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Land Use Bylaw 2024-02
Adopted September 11, 2024
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Table of Contents
PART A - THE APPROVALS PROCESS ............................................................. 1
1
ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................. 1
TITLE .......................................................................................................................................... 1
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 1
APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................. 1
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION ............................................................................................. 1
OTHER LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 2
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES ................................................................................. 2
SEVERABILITY ............................................................................................................................. 2
2
RULES OF INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................ 2
3
DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .................................................. 3
4
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES ............................................................................................... 5
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL AUTHORITIES ................................................................................... 5
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES .................................................................. 5
VARIANCE POWERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ............................................................ 6
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................... 7
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES ..................................................................... 7
5
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS ...................................................... 9
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................. 9
NOTICE OF COMPLETE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION ............................................................. 10
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND APPLICATION REFERRAL ............................................................ 10
DECISION PROCESS - DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY .................................................................... 11
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND NOTICE OF DECISION ................................................................ 13
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ..................................................................................................... 14
COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT ........................................................ 15
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS AND PERMITS .............................................................................. 15
6
APPEALS ...........................................................................................................................17
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION APPEALS ............................................................................. 17
7
BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCESS .........................................................................................18
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LAND USE BYLAW ...................................................................... 18
Schedule 'A'
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ENFORCEMENT .................................................................................................................19
OFFENCES ................................................................................................................................ 19
ENTRY AND INSPECTION .......................................................................................................... 19
ORDERS ................................................................................................................................... 19
VIOLATION TICKETS AND PENALTIES ........................................................................................ 20
PART B - GENERAL REGULATIONS .............................................................. 22
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GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS ....................................................................................22
APPLICABILITY .......................................................................................................................... 22
DESIGN, CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE .................................................................................. 22
DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL ............................................................................................... 22
OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ............................................ 22
SCREENING .............................................................................................................................. 22
UTILITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................ 23
SITE GRADING AND DRAINAGE ................................................................................................. 23
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS ..................................................................................................... 24
YARD SETBACKS AND PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ...................................................................... 24
FENCES .................................................................................................................................... 26
CORNER LOTS, REVERSE CORNER LOTS AND IRREGULAR LOTS ................................................. 27
PARKING AND LOADING ........................................................................................................... 28
VEHICLE ENTRANCES AND EXITS .............................................................................................. 32
DRIVE THROUGHS AND VEHICLE-ORIENTED DESIGNS ............................................................... 32
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................ 32
PART C - SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS ......................................................... 34
10 SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS ..............................................................................................34
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ............................................................................................................ 35
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS .................................................................................................. 35
HOME OCCUPATIONS .............................................................................................................. 37
BED AND BREAKFASTS ............................................................................................................. 38
MANUFACTURED DWELLINGS .................................................................................................. 38
PET CARE SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 38
AUTO BODY SHOPS .................................................................................................................. 38
GAS BARS AND SERVICE STATIONS ........................................................................................... 39
CAR WASHES ........................................................................................................................... 39
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CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY ............................................................................................ 39
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 40
PART D - SIGNS .......................................................................................... 42
11 SIGN REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................................42
SIGN AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................. 42
SIGN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 42
GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS .................................................................................................. 43
SIGN TYPES .............................................................................................................................. 43
SIGN TYPE 1 - UNDER CANOPY SIGN REGULATIONS ................................................................. 45
SIGN TYPE 2 - CANOPY SIGN REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 45
SIGN TYPE 3 - FASICA SIGN REGULATIONS ................................................................................ 46
SIGN TYPE 4 - PROJECTING SIGN REGULATIONS ....................................................................... 46
SIGN TYPE 5 - ROOF SIGN REGULATIONS .................................................................................. 46
SIGN TYPE 6 - FREESTANDING SIGN REGULATIONS .................................................................. 46
SIGN TYPE 7 - BILLBOARD SIGN REGULATIONS ......................................................................... 47
SIGN TYPE 8 - A-BOARD SIGN REGULATIONS ........................................................................... 47
SIGN TYPE 9 - PORTABLE SIGN REGULATIONS .......................................................................... 47
PART E - DISTRICTS .................................................................................... 49
12 DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................49
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS ................................................................................................ 49
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ............................................................................................................. 50
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS .................................................................................................... 50
13 R-1 - DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT .............................................................................51
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 51
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 51
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 51
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 51
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 52
14 R-G - GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ...............................................................................53
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 53
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 53
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 53
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REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 53
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 54
15 CB -CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ......................................................................................55
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 55
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 55
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 55
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 56
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 56
16 HWY-C - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT .......................................................................57
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 57
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 57
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 57
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 58
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 58
17 I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ...................................................................................................59
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 59
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 59
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 59
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 60
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 60
18 P-1 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT ..........................................................................................61
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 61
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 61
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 61
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 61
19 UR - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT .........................................................................................62
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................. 62
PERMITTED USES ..................................................................................................................... 62
DISCRETIONARY USES .............................................................................................................. 62
REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 62
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 62
PART F - DEVELOPMENT OVERLAYS ............................................................ 64
20 OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT OVERLAYS ...........................................................................64
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PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................... 64
21 UNDERMINING AREA HAZARD OVERLAY ............................................................................65
UNDERMINING AREA HAZARD MAP ......................................................................................... 65
UNDERMINING AREA USES AND REGULATIONS ........................................................................ 66
PART G - DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 67
22 DEFINITIONS .....................................................................................................................67
PART H - LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP ........................................................... 86
23 LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP .................................................................................................86
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PART A - THE APPROVALS PROCESS
1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE
The title of this Bylaw shall be the Land Use Bylaw of the Village of Standard.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to direct the orderly, economic and beneficial development
and use of land within the Village of Standard in accordance with the vision of the
Village of Standard Municipal Development Plan. This is achieved through this Bylaw by
regulating and controlling development, or where necessary, prohibiting development
without infringing on the rights of individuals for any public interest except to the extent
that is for the overall greater public interest.
APPLICATION
This Bylaw shall apply to the whole of the Village of Standard being all lands and
buildings contained within its corporate limits.
No person shall commence any development within the Village of Standard except in
conformity with this Bylaw.
Compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw does not exempt any person from the
requirements of any adopted statutory plan, including the Municipal Development Plan,
Intermunicipal Development Plans and Area Structure/Redevelopment Plans.
No development shall be undertaken within the Village of Standard unless an
application for it has been approved and a development permit has been issued except
for those items listed in Section 3 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION
The Village of Standard Land Use Bylaw 02-2012, as amended, is hereby repealed and
will cease to have effect on the day this Bylaw comes into force. This Bylaw comes into
force on the date of the third and final reading.
An application for a subdivision, development permit or amendment to this Bylaw
submitted prior to the coming into force of this Bylaw shall be evaluated under the
provisions of the Village of Standard's Land Use Bylaw 02-2012, as amended.
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OTHER LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to this Bylaw, an applicant is responsible for complying with any other
applicable federal, provincial, or municipal legislation, bylaw or policy, licensing or
permitting regime, or approval process. The applicant is also responsible for complying
with the conditions of any caveat, covenant, easement or other instrument affecting a
building or land.
The Village of Standard is not responsible for nor does the Village of Standard have any
obligation whatsoever to determine what other legislation may apply to a development,
nor to monitor or enforce compliance with such legislation.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
Non-conforming buildings and non-conforming uses shall be treated in accordance with
the Act, and any amendments thereto.
A non-conforming building may continue to be used, and the building may be enlarged,
added to, rebuilt or structurally altered, if at the discretion of the Development
Authority, the alterations do not substantially increase the extent of non-conformance
and are within all other requirements of the Bylaw.
Nothing in this Bylaw diminishes or in any way affects the power of the Development
Authority to issue a development permit which makes a non-conforming building
conforming through the granting of a relaxation of the requirements or rules to which
the existing building does not conform.
A non-conforming building that is damaged or destroyed by fire or other natural
disaster greater than 75% of the value of the building above its foundation shall be
allowed to be repaired or rebuilt.
SEVERABILITY
In the event any portion of this Bylaw is found invalid by a Court of Law or is overturned
by a superior jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions of the Bylaw shall not be
affected.
2 RULES OF INTERPRETATION
Where a word is used in the singular, such a word may also mean plural.
Where a masculine or impersonal pronoun or adjective is used, such a word may also
mean the feminine or impersonal pronoun or adjective.
Where a word is used in the present tense, such a word may also mean the future tense.
The word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual.
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The words "shall" and "must" require mandatory compliance except where a variance or
relaxation has been granted pursuant to the Act or this Bylaw. "May" means a choice is
available, with no particular direction or guidance intended.
Words, phrases, and terms not defined in this Bylaw may be given their definition in the
Act or the Safety Codes Act. Other words shall be given their usual and customary
meaning.
Where a regulation involves two or more conditions or provisions connected by the
conjunction "and" means all the connected items shall apply in combination; "or"
indicates that the connected items may apply singly; and "and/or" indicates the items
may apply singly or in combination.
For ease of reference:
words that are Capitalized and Bold denote uses defined in Part G Definitions;
words that are italicized and bold denote general terms defined in Part G
Definitions;
words that are italicized reference federal or provincial legislation or
regulations thereunder; and
all other words must be given then plain and ordinary meaning as the context
requires.
3 DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This Section does not negate the requirement of obtaining all required permits, as
applicable, under the Safety Codes Act or any other provincial or federal statute.
The following developments shall not require a development permit:
any use or development exempted under section 618(1) of the Act;
any use or development exempted by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
pursuant to section 618(4) of the Act;
Telecommunication Structures (refer to the Village of Standard
Telecommunication Structures Policy adopted by Council regarding the issuance
of letters of concurrence or non-concurrence);
the completion and use of a building which was lawfully under construction at
the date this Bylaw came into effect provided the building is completed in
accordance with the terms and conditions of any development permit(s)
granted;
the completion of a building that did not require a development permit under
the previous Land Use Bylaw and which was lawfully under construction
provided the building is completed within twelve (12) months from the date
this Bylaw came into effect;
an official notice, Sign, placard or bulletin required to be displayed pursuant to
provisions of federal, provincial or municipal legislation; and
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the use of a building or part thereof for a federal, provincial, or municipal
election, referendum or plebiscite.
The following developments shall not require a development permit, but must
otherwise comply with all other provisions of this Bylaw (example: setbacks, parking,
building height, etc.):
the carrying out of works, maintenance or repair to any building provided that
such works:
i.
do not include structural alterations that would affect any regulations in
this Land Use Bylaw, or
ii.
do not change the use or the intensity of use of the structure or building;
interior renovations to a building which do not:
i.
create an additional Dwelling Unit,
ii.
increase parking stall requirements, or
iii.
result in the change of use or the intensity of use of a building;
the temporary placement or construction of a building, works, plants or
machinery needed in connection with the construction of a development for
which a development permit has been issued for the period of those
operations;
the use of land for, or the maintenance or repair of works, services and Utilities
on publicly owned or administered land carried out by or on behalf of federal,
provincial, municipal or public authorities or private Utilities under special
agreement with the Village of Standard;
a Home Occupation that meets the definition of a Home Occupation - Minor
(See Section 10.3 Home Occupations);
landscaping that was not required as part of a valid development permit;
the construction of a patio;
the erection, construction or maintenance of gates, fences, walls, or other
means of enclosure in accordance with this Bylaw (see Section 9.10 Fences);
an Accessory Building which does not exceed 9.3 m2 (100.0 ft2) in floor area
when listed as a permitted use in that district (See Section 10.1 Accessory
Buildings);
the construction, maintenance and repair of private walkways, pathways,
driveways, and similar works;
satellite dishes and other forms of communications structures for private use;
demolition of a building (a building permit is required);
renewable energy systems (See Section 9.15 Renewable Energy Systems);
electric vehicle charging station within a Parking Lot or parking stall of an
approved development;
Extensive Agriculture; and
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the installation of a Sign.
4 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL AUTHORITIES
The Development Authority shall exercise powers and perform duties on behalf of the
Municipality in accordance with the Act.
The Development Authority is:
the Development Officer while carrying out his or her functions or duties under
this Bylaw and/or the Act;
the Municipal Planning Commission while exercising development powers or
duties under this Bylaw and/or the Act; or
where the context of this Bylaw permits in Direct Control Districts, the Council.
Development Officer
The office of the Development Officer is hereby established to act on behalf of Council
in those matters delegated by the Bylaw and in such matters as Council may instruct
from time to time.
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission, established by Bylaw in accordance with the Act,
shall perform such duties as are specified in this Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES
The Development Authority must administer all development permit applications in
accordance with this Bylaw and decide upon all development permit applications.
The Development Authority must refuse to accept a development permit application
where the prescribed fee for a development permit has not been paid.
The Development Authority may refuse to deem complete a development permit
application where:
the information required by this Bylaw is not provided; or
the quality is inadequate or insufficient to properly evaluate the application.
The Development Authority must make available for inspection, during office hours, all
applications and decisions for development permits, subject to any legislation in force.
The Development Authority must collect fees according to the schedule approved by
Council.
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The types of development permit applications a Development Authority may consider
are a development permit for:
a permitted use that complies with all requirements of this Bylaw;
a permitted use that does not comply with all requirements of this Bylaw;
a discretionary use that complies with requirements of this Bylaw; and
a discretionary use that does not comply with all requirements of this Bylaw.
The Development Authority must issue the following notices and acknowledgements on
development permit applications:
notice of complete application;
notice of incomplete application;
notice of decision; and
notice of refusal/deemed refusal of an application.
Development Officer
The Development Officer shall:
receive, consider and decide on an application for a development permit for
those uses listed as permitted uses for the relevant Land Use District which:
i.
comply with the minimum standards; or
ii.
otherwise comply with the minimum standards, but require relaxation of
any measurable standard in accordance with Subsection 4.3.2;
receive, and refer with recommendations to the Municipal Planning
Commission for its consideration and decision, any application for a
development permit which has been assigned to it for consideration and
decision.
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission shall decide on an application for:
those uses listed as discretionary uses
similar uses as described in Subsection 5.3.8;
the relocation of buildings as described in Section 9.8; and
those uses listed as permitted uses and requires a relaxation of any measurable
standard in accordance with Subsection 4.3.3.
VARIANCE POWERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Development Authority may approve a development permit application for a
permitted use or discretionary use where the proposed development does not comply
with all of the applicable requirements and rules of this Bylaw if, in the opinion of the
Development Authority:
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the proposed development would not unduly interfere with the amenities of
the neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or
value of neighbouring properties; and
the proposed development conforms with a use prescribed by this Bylaw for
that land or building.
Development Officer
The Development Officer, at its discretion, may relax the development standards up to
10% of that requirement.
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission, at its discretion, may relax the development
standards above 10% of that requirement.
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY
The Subdivision Authority, as established by bylaw, shall perform duties on behalf of the
municipality in accordance with the Act, the Land Use Bylaw and all relevant Village of
Standard planning documents.
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES
The Subdivision Authority must administer all subdivision applications in accordance
with this Bylaw and decide upon all subdivision applications.
The Subdivision Authority must refuse to accept a subdivision application where the
prescribed fee for a subdivision application has not been paid.
The Subdivision Authority may refuse to deem complete a subdivision application
where:
the information required is not provided; and/or
the quality is inadequate to properly evaluate the application.
The Subdivision Authority shall:
keep and maintain for the inspection of the public copies of all decisions and
ensure that copies of same are available to the public at a reasonable charge;
keep a register of all applications for subdivision, including the decisions therein
and the reasons therefore;
receive all applications for subdivision including the prescribed application fees
and decide upon all applications in accordance with the Regulation and the
Land Use Bylaw with consideration of all comments received through
circulation;
issue the following notices and acknowledgements on subdivision applications:
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i.
notice of complete application;
ii.
notice of incomplete application;
iii.
notice of decision; and
iv.
notice of refusal/deemed refusal of an application.
A notice shall be issued to the applicant on the form created by the Subdivision
Authority and sent by email where consent has been granted by the applicant,
otherwise it shall be sent by mail;
except for subdivision applications not required to be circulated under the Act,
circulate applications for subdivision for comments to an adjacent municipality
when the original parcel boundaries are adjacent to the municipal boundary or
where an intermunicipal development plan requires;
prepare, sign and transmit all notices of decision to the relevant agencies in
accordance with the Regulation;
ensure all conditions are complied with prior to endorsement to the satisfaction
of the municipality; and
endorse Land Titles instruments to effect the registration of the subdivision of
land.
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5 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
An application for a development permit shall be completed and submitted to the
Development Authority in writing, in the form required by the Development Authority,
and shall be accompanied by the prescribed development permit fee and application
submission requirements, including:
authorization of the registered landowner;
a site plan (drawn to scale) showing the following:
i.
legal description and north arrow;
ii.
area and dimensions of the parcel boundaries, showing the required
front, rear, and side yards, if any;
iii.
existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way, including dimensions
and type of easement, if applicable;
iv.
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings,
structures, or uses on the parcel and the measured distance to property
line;
v.
identification of existing and proposed roads or lanes that will provide
access to the development;
vi.
any provision for off-street parking stalls and loading stalls; and vehicle
entrances to and exits from the parcel; and
vii.
existing site grades at the corners of the parcel, and at the corners of
existing and proposed buildings;
statement or site plan of existing and proposed Utility services (i.e. on-site or
municipal);
statement of the current and proposed use of the lands;
the estimated dates of commencement and completion; and
the presence of abandoned oil and gas wells in accordance with the Regulation.
The Development Authority may also require additional information in order to assess
the conformity of a proposed development with this Bylaw before consideration of the
development permit application shall commence. Such information may include, but is
not limited to:
current copy of Certificate of Title, and copies of any restrictive covenants,
utility rights-of-way, easements, or Village of Standard caveats registered on
the Title(s);
floor plans, elevations and section drawings;
written rationale supporting any requested variances;
samples or representations of exterior building finishing materials and colors;
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stormwater management, grading or landscaping plans, prepared by a qualified
professional;
a Real Property Report, prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor, showing the
location and distances of any existing buildings, waterbodies, trees or other
physical features on or adjacent to the parcel being developed;
in the case of the placement of an already constructed or partially constructed
building on a parcel of land, information relating to the age and condition of
the building and its compatibility with the District in which it is to be located;
an assessment by a qualified professional of any potential flooding or
subsidence or slope stability hazard that may, in the sole opinion of the
Development Authority, affect the subject parcel;
where a proposal is considered to have a significant environmental impact, the
Development Authority may request the applicant to have an environmental
evaluation or report prepared and submitted or undertake its own
environmental evaluation regarding the proposed development, at the cost of
the applicant;
a construction management plan; and
a copy of an application made and approval given in relation to a development
under 619 of the Act, or any other Provincial or Federal approval.
Notwithstanding 5.1.1 and 5.1.2, at the discretion of the Development Authority,
additional information, plans or reports may be required to adequately render a
decision on an application.
In the case where an application for a development permit has been refused pursuant
to this Bylaw or ultimately after appeal to an Appeal Body, the submission of a
subsequent application for a development permit on the same parcel and for the same
or similar use of the land by the same or any other applicant may not be accepted by the
Development Authority for at least six (6) months after the date of the previous refusal.
NOTICE OF COMPLETE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
Within the timeframe specified in the Act, a notice of complete application or
incomplete application shall be issued to the applicant on the form created by the
Development Authority and sent by email where consent has been granted by the
applicant, otherwise it shall be sent by mail.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND APPLICATION REFERRAL
Prior to making a decision on a development permit for a discretionary use or an
application for a permitted use that requires a variance, the Development Officer shall
post a notice of application. The notice of application must be posted in a conspicuous
location on the subject parcel for a minimum of 10 days.
The Development Officer may refer for comment any matter or any application for a
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development permit to any agency or authority it deems necessary.
Applications for development permits on parcels within an area covered by an
Intermunicipal Development Plan shall be referred to the other municipality for review
and comment in accordance with the requirements of the Plan.
A notice of application or referral must state the location and details of the application
being circulated, how more information can be obtained, the date comments are due by
and to whom the comments must be sent to.
Having received a reply on a matter referred to any person, municipality, agency or
authority, the Development Authority shall make a decision giving due consideration to
the comments received.
After the time period identified in the circulation notice from the date of referral, the
application may be dealt with by the Development Authority whether or not comments
have been received.
DECISION PROCESS - DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Permitted Use Permits That Meet All Requirements
Where a development permit application is for a permitted use in a building or on a
parcel and the proposed development conforms to all of the applicable requirements
and rules of this Bylaw, the Development Authority must approve the application and
issue the development permit. The Development Authority may impose such conditions
as required to ensure compliance with this Bylaw.
Permitted Use Permits That Do Not Meet All Requirements
Where a development permit application is for a permitted use in a building or on a
parcel and the proposed development does not conform to all of the applicable
requirements and rules of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may:
refuse to approve the development permit application; or
approve the development permit application; and may:
i.
grant a relaxation of the requirement or regulation to which the proposed
use does not conform; or
ii.
impose such conditions as required to ensure compliance with this Bylaw.
The Development Authority may, as a condition of approving a development permit
that does not comply with all of the applicable requirements and rules of this Bylaw
require the applicant to conform to a higher standard than required by the applicable
rules if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, conformance to a higher standard
will off-set any impact of granting the relaxation.
Discretionary Use Permits
When making a decision on a development permit for a discretionary use the
Development Authority must take into account:
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any plans and policies affecting the parcel;
the purpose statement in the applicable Land Use District;
the appropriateness of the location and parcel for the proposed use;
the compatibility and impact of the proposed development with respect to
adjacent parcels and the neighbourhood;
the merits of the proposed development;
the utility servicing requirements;
access, parking and transportation requirements;
vehicle and pedestrian circulation within the parcel;
the impact on the public transportation system; and
sound planning principles.
The Development Authority may approve a development permit application for a
discretionary use, and may impose such conditions considered appropriate or
necessary, which may include:
limiting hours of operation;
limiting number of patrons;
establishing landscaping requirements;
requiring noise attenuation;
requiring special provisions be made for parking;
regarding the location, character and appearance of a building;
regarding the grading of a parcel or such other procedures as is necessary to
protect the parcel from other developments or to protect other developments;
establishing the period of time during which a development may continue; and
ensuring the development is compatible with surrounding uses.
The Development Authority may refuse a development permit application for a
discretionary use even though it meets the requirements and rules of this Bylaw.
Applications the Development Authority Must Refuse
The Development Authority must refuse a development permit application when the
proposed development:
is for a use that is not listed as either a permitted use or discretionary use in
the Land Use District; or
is for a use containing a restriction in its definition that is not met by the
proposed use.
Similar Use Permits
In the case where a proposed specific use of land or a building is not provided for in any
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District in the Bylaw, the Municipal Planning Commission may determine that such use
is similar in character and purpose to the definition of a permitted use or discretionary
use prescribed for a particular District.
Temporary Use Permits
If an application is made for a development that is identified as temporary in this Bylaw,
the Development Authority may consider and approve a development for a specific
period of time, not exceeding one (1) year, unless otherwise allowed in this Bylaw.
Where a temporary development permit is issued in accordance with this Bylaw and the
specified time period lapses, it is the responsibility of the applicant to request extension
or renewal of the permit.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND NOTICE OF DECISION
A development permit issued for a permitted use in compliance with the regulations
and standards of this Bylaw, or a development permit issued by Council pursuant to a
Direct Control District, comes into effect on the date that the decision is made.
When a development permit is approved for a discretionary use or for a permitted use
in which a variance has been granted, the Development Authority shall:
provide a notice of decision to the applicant of the approval;
immediately mail a notice in writing to all owners of land adjacent to the
subject parcel;
immediately post a notice of the decision conspicuously on the parcel the
development permit has been issued;
issue a development permit after the appeal period has expired, subject to
5.5.5.
A development permit issued pursuant to Subsection 5.5.2 does not come into effect
until twenty-one (21) days after the date the notice of decision is posted on the parcel.
Any development proceeded with by the applicant prior to the expiry of this appeal
period is done solely at the risk of the applicant.
The notices indicated in Subsection 5.5.2 must state:
the legal description and the street address of the parcel of the proposed
development;
the uses proposed for the subject development;
any discretion that was granted in the approval of the development, whether by
use or by interpretation of this Bylaw, and any variation or relaxation in
regulation that was made by the Development Authority when the
development permit was approved;
the date the development permit was approved; and
how an appeal may be made to the Appeal Body and the deadline for such
appeal.
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Where an appeal is made pursuant to Section 6.1 Appeals of this Bylaw, a development
permit which has been granted shall not come into effect until the appeal has been
determined and the development permit has been confirmed or modified.
When the Development Authority refuses an application for a development permit, the
notice of refusal shall be issued to the applicant. The notice of refusal shall contain
reasons for the refusal.
After the issuance of a development permit, a Development Authority may suspend or
revoke a development permit in writing to the applicant at any time:
where the development permit was issued on the basis of incorrect
information, fraud, non-disclosure, or misrepresentation on the part of the
applicant; or
where the development permit was issued in error.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Where a development permit application does not demonstrate that the proposed
development conforms to all the applicable requirements of this Bylaw, the
Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing the development permit, require
the applicant to amend specific elements of the plans to conform with the applicable
requirements.
The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a development permit for a
permitted use or discretionary use, require the applicant to make satisfactory
arrangements for the supply of Utilities including, but not limited to natural gas, cable,
water, electric power, sewer service, or any one or more of them including payment of
the cost of installation or construction of any such Utility or facility by the applicant.
The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a development permit for a
permitted use or discretionary use, require the applicant enter into an agreement with
the Village of Standard to do any or all of the following:
to construct or pay for the construction of a road required to give access to the
development;
to construct or pay for the construction of:
i.
a pedestrian walkway system to serve the development, or
ii.
pedestrian walkways to connect the pedestrian walkway system serving
the development with a pedestrian walkway system that serves or is
proposed to serve an adjacent development, or both;
to install or pay for the installation of a public Utility that is necessary to serve
the development, whether or not the public Utility is, or will be, located on the
land that is the subject of the development;
to construct or pay for the construction of:
i.
off-street or other parking facilities, and
ii.
loading and unloading facilities;
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to pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy imposed by bylaw; and
to give security to ensure that the terms of the agreement under this section
are carried out.
The Village of Standard may register a caveat pursuant to the provisions of the Act and
the Land Titles Act in respect of an agreement under Subsection 5.6.3 against the
Certificate of Title for the land that is the subject of the development. Said caveat shall
be discharged when the agreement has been complied with.
The Development Authority may attach conditions to a development permit which may
include adherence to engineering standards, the completion of any required reports and
studies, and phasing requirements.
COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT
If the development authorized by a development permit is not commenced within
twelve (12) months from the date granted or carried out with reasonable diligence the
development permit is deemed to be void, unless an extension request for the time
period is submitted in writing by the applicant and granted by the Development
Authority. The extension request must provide reasons for the request.
If the development authorized by a development permit is not completed within two (2)
years of the date of issue or as otherwise specified within a development permit, the
development permit is deemed to be void, unless an extension request for the time
period is submitted in writing by the applicant and granted by the Development
Authority. The extension request must provide reasons for the request.
For the purposes of this Bylaw, commencement includes excavation, but does not
include fencing, or demolition on the parcel, or obtaining permits.
The approval or issuance of a development permit does not authorize commencement
of construction except in conjunction with all other required permits and conditions of
the development permit.
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS AND PERMITS
Direct Control Districts shall only be used for the purpose of providing for land or
developments that, due to their unique characteristics or unusual site constraints,
require specific regulation unavailable in other Land Use Districts.
Direct Control Districts shall not be used in substitution of any other Land Use District in
this Bylaw that could be used to achieve the same result either with or without
variances to this Bylaw.
Upon receipt of a completed application for a development permit pursuant to a Direct
Control District, the Council may, prior to making a decision, refer the application to the
Development Authority, any municipal department or external agency for comment.
Prior to deciding upon the development permit application before it, the Council may
provide public notice through means and to whom it considers necessary, that a
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decision on a development permit pursuant to a Direct Control District is to be made
and that Council may afford an opportunity to any interested person to make
representation on the application and shall take into account any such representations
made when giving final consideration to the said application.
Direct Control Bylaws that were passed pursuant to previous Land Use Bylaws and are
denoted on the Land Use District Maps:
are hereby incorporated into and form part of this Bylaw as if repeated herein
at length; and
notwithstanding the definitions contained in this Bylaw, each Direct Control
Bylaw must assume only those meanings for the terms contained therein that
were intended at the date of the original passage.
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6 APPEALS
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION APPEALS
Appeals in respect of decisions on development permit applications are governed by the
Act.
Where the Development Authority:
refuses or fails to render a decision on an application for a development permit;
or
approves an application for a development; or
issues an order under this Bylaw;
the person applying for the permit or affected by the order, or any other affected
person, as the case may be, may appeal to the Appeal Body within the dates outlined in
the Act.
An appeal with respect to a decision on a subdivision application is governed by the Act
and the Regulation.
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7 BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LAND USE BYLAW
Council may at any time initiate an amendment to this Bylaw.
Any owner of a parcel, his authorized agent, or other persons having legal or equitable
interest in the parcel may apply to have the Land Use District of the parcel changed
through an amendment to this Bylaw.
All applications for amendments of this Bylaw shall be made using the approved form,
accompanied by:
the prescribed fee;
a statement of the applicant's interest in the land;
a title search for the land affected or other documents satisfactory to the
Village of Standard that supports the applicant's interest in the said land;
any drawings, plans or maps required by the Village of Standard; and
any other documents as required by the Village of Standard.
All amendments to this Land Use Bylaw shall be made by Council by bylaw and in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the Act.
The Council, in considering an application for an amendment to this Land Use Bylaw,
shall refer a copy of the proposed amendment to the following agencies:
Palliser Regional Municipal Services;
Wheatland County if, the proposed amendment:
i.
affects land on the boundary with Wheatland County; or
ii.
may otherwise have an effect on Wheatland County; or
such other persons or agencies as it considers necessary for comment.
If an application for an amendment to this Bylaw has been refused by Council, Council
may not accept an application for an amendment for the same use on the same parcel
for twelve (12) months from the date of the refusal.
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8 ENFORCEMENT
OFFENCES
Any owner, lessee or occupant of land or a building, or the owner of a structure or a
Sign thereon, who with respect to such land, building, structure or Sign, contravenes,
causes, or allows a contravention of any provision of the Bylaw commits an offense.
Any person who commences or continues development for which a development permit
is required but has not been issued, has expired, has been revoked or suspended, or
which is in contravention of a condition of a development permit under the Bylaw
commits an offense.
Any person who prevents or obstructs the Development Authority or a Designated
Officer from carrying out any official duty under the Bylaw or the Act commits an
offense.
A Designated Officer may enforce the provisions of the Bylaw, or the conditions of a
development permit pursuant to the Act.
Nothing in this Bylaw diminishes or in any way affects the rights of the Village of
Standard pursuant to the Act, or at common law to seek an entry order, order for
compliance, injunction or any other order to obtain compliance with this Bylaw.
ENTRY AND INSPECTION
Pursuant to the Act, an authorized person may only enter land or a building for the
purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act and the Regulation, or this Bylaw if:
the owner or person in possession of it gives his consent to the entry; or
the entry is authorized by an Order of the Court of King's Bench; and
only for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act and the Regulation, or
this Bylaw.
ORDERS
Pursuant to Section 645 of the Act where an offense under the Bylaw occurs, the
Development Officer may by written notice, order the owner or the person in
possession of the land or buildings, or the person responsible for the contravention to:
stop the development or use of the land or buildings in whole or in part as
directed by the notice; or
demolish, remove or replace the development; or
carry out any other actions required by the notice so that the development or
use complies with the Bylaw.
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A person who receives an order referred to in Subsection 8.3.1 above may appeal to the
Appeal Body in accordance with Section 6 Appeals of this Bylaw.
Where the Council or a person appointed by it carries out an order the Council shall
cause the costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the order to be added to the tax
roll of the parcel of land and the amount:
is deemed for all purposes to be a tax imposed under the Act from the date it
was added to the tax roll; and
it forms a special lien against the parcel of land in favour of the Municipality
from the date it was added to the tax roll.
VIOLATION TICKETS AND PENALTIES
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, a Peace Officer is hereby authorized
and empowered to immediately issue a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial
Offences Procedures Act, as amended, to any person who the Peace Officer has
reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
The violation ticket shall specify the alleged offence committed by the person to whom
the violation ticket is issued and require voluntary payment.
The violation ticket shall be served upon the alleged offender personally, or if the
defendant cannot be conveniently found, by leaving it for the defendant at the
defendants place of residence with a person on the premises who appears to be at least
18 year of age, or by mailing a copy to such person at their last known address.
Where contravention of this Bylaw is of a continuing nature, further violation tickets
may be issued provided that no more than one violation ticket shall be issued for each
calendar day that the contravention continues.
Where a violation ticket is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the person or company to
whom the violation ticket is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offense, pay
to the Village of Standard the minimum penalty specified in Table 1: Minimum Specified
Penalties. If no penalty is specified in for the particular offence, the minimum specified
penalty shall be $500.00.
Table 1: Minimum Specified Penalties
Offence
First Offence
Second Offence and
Additional Offences
Failure to obtain a development permit
$250
$500
Failure to obtain a development permit for a
Sign
$100
$200
Failure to comply with development permit
conditions
$500
$1000
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Failure to comply with District regulations
$500
$1000
Failure to comply with any other regulation
or standard of the Bylaw
$250
$500
Fines for second and additional offences noted in Table 1: Minimum Specified Penalties
are for when the offence has occurred within a twelve (12) month period of the previous
offence.
Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent a Peace Officer from issuing Summons for the
mandatory court appearance of any person or company who contravenes any provision
of this Bylaw.
Any person who is guilty of an offence and is liable upon summary conviction to a fine
not less than $100.00 and not exceeding $10,000 per violation after conviction and
costs, and upon failure to pay the fine and costs, to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding 30 days unless such fine and costs are sooner paid.
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Part B - General Regulations
9 GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
APPLICABILITY
These regulations within Section 9 General Land Use Regulations, shall apply to all
developments within the Village of Standard, unless otherwise exempted.
Where any regulation in this section may be in conflict with any regulation of a given
Land Use District in Part E or the Specific Use Regulations in Part C, the regulation in
the District or Specific Use Regulation shall take precedence.
DESIGN, CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE
The design, use of materials, construction, character, location and appearance on the
parcel of any development, structure, fence or Sign in any District must be, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority, compatible and complimentary with other
developments in the area.
DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL
No person shall construct or locate more than one Dwelling Unit on a parcel unless it is
otherwise permitted in this Land Use Bylaw.
OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
No person shall keep or permit in any part of a yard on a parcel in a residential district
an industrial or commercial vehicle of more than 7,300 kg (16,094 lbs) GVW for longer
than is reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle, except for recreational
vehicles or vehicles approved in conjunction with a Home Occupation - Major.
SCREENING
For commercial, industrial and Apartment developments, garbage and waste material
must be stored in weather proof and animal proof containers. Garbage and waste
material storage must be screened from public roads, excluding lanes.
Commercial and industrial developments abutting a parcel with a principal residential
use shall be screened from view on an interior side parcel line or rear parcel line, to the
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satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Where permitted, outdoor storage areas of commercial and industrial materials and
equipment shall be screened from adjacent parcels and public roads.
On corner lots within the corner visibility setback, screening shall be a maximum of 1.0
m (3.3 ft) in height above grade to ensure public safety and/or good visibility for traffic
and pedestrian purposes.
UTILITY SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Development Authority must confirm there is adequate sewage collection,
treatment and disposal, water supply treatment and distribution, stormwater collection
and storage and road capacity necessary to serve a development.
A development shall not be permitted if the development is not served by:
the municipal sewer and water system; or
at the discretion of the Development Authority, a provincially approved private
system.
Where a proposed use may release contaminants or other deleterious substances into
the municipal sewer system, the Development Authority may require an applicant to
submit plans and reports prepared by a qualified professional to evaluate the potential
impact on the sewer system and propose mitigations.
The Development Authority may require a fats, oil and grease (FOG) interceptor, an oil
and grit separator or other such interceptor, and/or a test manhole to be installed
where a use may release contaminants or other deleterious substances into the
municipal sewer system.
Stormwater run-off shall be contained on-site or disposed of in a manner acceptable to
the Village of Standard and/or as required in a stormwater management report
prepared by a qualified professional.
SITE GRADING AND DRAINAGE
Parcel grades and building elevations shall be established to ensure effective drainage
and prevent drainage from one parcel to another, except where drainage conforms to
an approved subdivision drainage plan.
The owner of a parcel shall be responsible to ensure that grading is maintained over
time to provide effective drainage. Where maintenance of a common drainage swale or
path at a property line is required, the responsibility of maintenance lies with the
owners of both parcels. Where a drainage swale or path is established within an
easement or right-of-way on a parcel, swale grades shall be maintained, and the swale
shall be kept free of any obstructions.
Where retaining walls are necessary or proposed in any development, such walls shall
be developed with professional quality and shall not negatively affect abutting parcels
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due to site elevations or drainage.
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
Notwithstanding Section 3 Development Not Requiring A Development Permit, a
development permit shall be required for the relocation of any building to any parcel in
the Village of Standard.
A development permit for the relocation of a building may include conditions of
approval that:
the building and the proposed location of the building meets the requirements
of the Land Use District in which the building is to be located;
the building is compatible with the character of the neighbourhood in which the
building is to be relocated to; and
the building be renovated to a satisfactory condition within a specified time.
YARD SETBACKS AND PERMITTED PROJECTIONS
In all districts, the minimum yard setbacks do not apply to:
construction wholly beneath the surface of the ground;
exterior finishing materials on a principal building provided the material does
not project more than 0.1 m (0.33 ft) into any yard;
driveways, parking stalls and sidewalks;
fences, patios and retaining walls; and
landscaping.
Where a building or buildings on the parcel are planned as a comprehensive site and
are divided by condominium such that the building contains units that are on separate
lots or Titles, the district yard setbacks do not apply within the development, but shall
apply from the property line of abutting lots.
Residential Projections
Residential building projections specified in Subsections 9.9.4 to 9.9.10 into or over a
required yard setback shall not require a variance (Figure 1: Permitted Projections Into
Yard Setbacks).
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Figure 1: Permitted Projections Into Yard Setbacks
The following projections may be permitted to a maximum of 0.61 m (2.0 ft) into the
required front yard setback:
eaves,
shade projections, and
chimneys.
The following projections may be permitted to a maximum of 1.52 m (5.0 ft) into the
required front yard setback:
balconies,
stairways and landings, and
uncovered decks.
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The following projections may be permitted to a maximum of 0.61 m (2.0 ft) into the
required side yard setback:
eaves,
shade projections,
stairways and landings greater than 0.6 m above grade, and
chimneys.
The following projections may be permitted to a maximum of 100% of the required side
yard setback:
stairways and landings no more than 0.61 m (2.0 ft) above grade.
The following projections may be permitted to a maximum of 2.0 m (6.6 ft) into the
required rear yard setback:
eaves,
balconies,
chimneys,
shade projections,
stairways and landings and
uncovered decks.
A cantilever or bay window may project a maximum of 0.61 m (2.0 ft) into any required
yard setback provided the projection does not exceed:
30% of the surface area of the wall to a maximum of 3.65 m (12.0 ft) in width,
whichever is the greater, or
40% of the surface area of the wall to a maximum of 4.57 m (15.0 ft) in width,
whichever is the greater, for any façade facing a road.
FENCES
In all districts except industrial districts, the maximum height above grade of a fence
located within a yard shall be in accordance with Table 2: Maximum Fence Height in a
Yard.
Table 2: Maximum Fence Height in a Yard
Yard
Maximum Fence
Height From Grade
Rear
2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Interior side
2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Front
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Exterior Side
2.0 m (6.6 ft)
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In industrial districts the maximum height of a fence is 2.8 m (9.2 ft).
On corner lots within the corner visibility setback, fences shall be a maximum of 1.0 m
in height to ensure public safety and/or good visibility for traffic and pedestrian
purposes.
Materials used to construct fences shall be wood, brick, stone, concrete, or metal or
other acceptable material to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, and shall be
aesthetically acceptable and in general conformity with adjacent development.
CORNER LOTS, REVERSE CORNER LOTS AND IRREGULAR LOTS
The parcel lines and yards of corner lots shall be determined by the following (Figure 2:
Corner Lot and Reverse Corner Lot):
the front parcel line of a corner lot is the shortest property line abutting a
road;
the exterior side parcel line of a corner lot is the longest property line abutting
a road;
the interior side parcel line of a corner lot is the longest property line abutting
a parcel; and
the rear parcel line of a corner lot is the shortest property line abutting a
parcel or lane.
Notwithstanding 9.11.1 or anything else in this Bylaw, the Development Authority may
determine a corner lot to be a reverse corner lot (Figure 2: Corner Lot and Reverse
Corner Lot).
The Development Authority shall determine the front, rear and side yards of a reverse
corner lot by taking into account:
the general pattern and location of existing buildings on adjacent parcels;
the size and geometry of the corner lot;
the ability to create sufficient privacy on the parcel and privacy for adjacent
parcels;
ensuring safe traffic movement at the intersection, considering the primary flow
of traffic and access to the parcel; and
the general aesthetics, considering the location and height of fencing and
hedges.
For parcels other than corner lots which have frontage on two roads, or for parcels
which are not rectangular in shape, the Development Authority shall determine the
yard designations.
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Figure 2: Corner Lot and Reverse Corner Lot
PARKING AND LOADING
The minimum off-street parking and loading requirements of this Bylaw shall be met for
all developments, including for an addition to an existing building.
The development of a new parking area, or the expansion or reconfiguration of an
existing parking area requires a development permit.
Developments containing or providing for more than one use shall provide parking
stalls equal to the sum of the requirements for the individual uses.
All parking stalls and loading stalls required by this Bylaw shall be located on the same
parcel as the development except where the provisions within a Land Use District allow
for shared parking strategies.
Parking stalls shall be provided in accordance with Table 3: Minimum Residential
Parking Requirements and Table 4: Minimum Non-Residential Parking Requirements,
and:
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shall be calculated on the basis of number of Dwellings Units, or gross floor
area, or where the term "seats" is used shall be calculated on the basis of fire
occupancy ratings;
where the calculation of the required number of parking stalls results in a
fractional number, the requirements shall be rounded up to the nearest full
stall; and
where the parking stall requirements of a development are not specified in this
Bylaw, the Development Authority shall be guided by the standards for similar
uses.
Table 3: Minimum Residential Parking Requirements
RESIDENTIAL USES
PARKING STALLS REQUIRED
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Manufactured
Dwelling, Duplex
1 per Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached
1 additional parking stall per Dwelling Unit
Apartment
Attached Housing
1.5 per Dwelling Unit
Bed and Breakfast
1 additional parking stall per guest bedroom
Care Facility
0.5 stalls per resident room or Dwelling Unit
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Table 4: Minimum Non-Residential Parking Requirements
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
PARKING STALLS
REQUIRED
Automotive Sales
Cannabis Production Facility
Contractor Services, Major
Hospital
Storage Yard
Truck and Freight Terminal
Wrecker and Salvage
1 per 92.9 m2
(1000.0 ft2) of
gross floor area
Agricultural Supply Depot
Artist Studio
Auction Facility
Auto Body Shop
Automotive Repair and Service
Building Supply Centre
Bulk Fuel Station
Cannabis Retail Sales
Car Wash
Child Care Centre
Contractor Services
Convenience Store
Equipment Rental Shop
Heavy Equipment Sales and
Service
Laundry Facility
Liquor Store
Personal Service Establishment
Pet Care Services
Print Shop
Veterinary Clinic
Warehousing and Distribution
2 per 92.9 m2
(1000.0 ft2) of
gross floor area
Amusement Centre
Clinic
Cultural Establishment
Financial Institution
Gas Bar and Service Station
Office
Retail Store
Wholesale Outlet
3 per 92.9 m2
(1000.0 ft2) of
gross floor area
Drinking Establishment
Eating and Drinking Establishment 1 per 4 seats
Educational Institution
Elementary and Junior High Schools:
Senior High School and higher:
1 per classroom
4 per classroom
Hotel/Motel
1 per guest suite
Worship Facility
1 per 12 seats
Athletic and Recreational Facility,
Indoor
Athletic and Recreation al Facility,
Outdoor
Food Processing, Storage and Sales
Funeral Home
Greenhouse
Manufacturing - Heavy
Manufacturing - Light
Recycling Depot
At the discretion
of the
Development
Authority
Self-Storage Facility
1 per 2 self-
storage units
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A minimum of one (1) loading stall shall be required per non-residential building, unless
it can be otherwise demonstrated to the Development Authority that loading can
reasonably take place on the parcel without a dedicated loading stall, or that it can be
shared amongst multiple developments and/or tenants to minimize the number of
loading stalls required.
Stall Design and Dimensions
Parking stalls and loading stalls shall be designed and constructed, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority:
to be contained entirely on the parcel and not cause interference with
pedestrian or vehicular movements on adjacent parcels, roads or sidewalks;
and
with the appropriate curbs, curb cuts or wheel stops where required.
All parking stalls and loading stalls shall have direct access to a public road or
maneuvering aisle with adequate access to a public road.
Parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the dimensions stated in Table 5:
Minimum Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions. Where more complex parking area designs
are requested (such as interlocking stalls), the design shall be reviewed based on best
practices for parking area design, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Table 5: Minimum Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions
Parking angle
(degrees)
Stall width parallel to aisle
Stall depth (m)
Aisle width (m)
Dwelling Units
Other Uses
90 (perpendicular)
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
2.6 m (8.5 ft
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
7.3 m (24.0 ft)
75
2.6 m (8.5 ft)
2.8 m (9.2 ft)
6.3 m (20.7 ft)
6.1 m (20.0 ft)
60
2.9 m (9.5 ft)
3.2 m (10.5 ft)
6.4 m (21.0 ft)
5.2 m (17.1 ft)
45
3.6 m (11.8 ft)
3.9 m (12.8 ft)
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
0 (Parallel)
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
2.6 m (8.5 ft)
6.7 m (22.0 ft)
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Loading stalls shall be designed in accordance with the following:
a minimum of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) wide and 10.0 m (32.8 ft) in length, and no less
than 3.5 m (11.5 ft) overhead clearance; and
access to the space shall be such that no backing and turning movements of
vehicles cause interference with traffic on the adjacent roads or lanes.
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VEHICLE ENTRANCES AND EXITS
Vehicle entrances and exits shall be located at least 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from the corner
along a property line at the intersection of two (2) or more roads.
All vehicle entrances and exits onto a highway shall be approved by the Provincial
highway authority, or as approved within an Area Structure Plan.
The Development Authority may require that entrances and exists for vehicles be
separate, one-directional, and/or adequately signed.
DRIVE THROUGHS AND VEHICLE-ORIENTED DESIGNS
Drive throughs and vehicular oriented designs may only be allowed if the Development
Authority is satisfied that such designs do not adversely affect the functioning of
surrounding roads, traffic circulation or adjacent uses.
The following regulations shall apply to the design of maneuvering aisles and queuing
spaces:
must be screened from existing residential uses and not be located within 19.8
m (65.0 ft), except where separated by a building;
may be located in a required setback area if there are no safety or nuisance
concerns identified with adjacent uses;
must not provide direct access to any parcel or road; and
must not interfere with other vehicular or pedestrian movements.
For Eating Establishments with a drive through:
ordering windows or order boards must not be located within 19.8 m (65.0 ft) of
a parcel with a principal residential use; and
a minimum of five (5) queuing spaces shall be provided per order board or
ordering window.
For uses which provide drive through automotive services, the following minimum
queuing spaces are required:
Gas Bars and Services Stations: one (1) queuing space per fuel pump or service
bay; and
Car Washes: two (2) queuing spaces per bay.
Queuing spaces shall be a minimum of 2.7 m (9.0 ft) in width and 6.4 m (21.0 ft) in
length and provide sufficient space for the turning and maneuvering of vehicles.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
Renewable energy systems attached to a principal building or Accessory Building shall:
not extend above the peak of a roof;
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not generate noise, in the opinion of the Development Authority, which affects
the amenity or enjoyment of an adjacent residential use.
Renewable energy systems that are freestanding must meet the height and setback
regulations for an Accessory Building within the applicable Land Use District.
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Part C - Specific Use Regulations
10 SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS
QUICKLINKS
(click on the below links to jump to each section):
10.1
Accessory Buildings
10.2
Accessory Dwelling Units
10.3
Home Occupations
10.4
Bed and Breakfasts
10.5
Manufactured Dwellings
10.6
Pet Care Services
10.7
Auto Body Shops
10.8
Gas Bars and Service Stations
10.9
Car Washes
10.10
Cannabis Production Facility
10.11
Small Wind Energy Systems
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ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Accessory Buildings must be secondary and subordinate to the principal building or
principal use on the same parcel.
The determination of whether a use, building or structure is considered accessory shall
be at the discretion of the Development Authority.
An enclosed structure which is attached to the principal building by a roof, a floor or a
foundation is not an Accessory Building and is to be considered part of the principal
building.
An Accessory Building shall not be used as a Dwelling Unit unless approved in
accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw.
No Accessory Building shall be located in the front yard of a parcel in a residential
district.
The minimum yard setbacks of an Accessory Building in any district shall be 1.0 m in the
rear yard and side yards.
Accessory Buildings - Fabric Covered
Accessory Buildings - Fabric Covered shall be:
setback a minimum of 3.0 m (9.9 ft) from any structure or equipment that
contains open flames (i.e. fire pits or other open flame accessories); and
kept in good condition and the fabric not frayed or damaged.
Within residential districts Accessory Buildings - Fabric Covered must not:
exceed 20.44 m2 (220.0 ft2) in floor area; and
be used in a manner that would cause or create a nuisance by way of noise,
vibration or dust to impact the privacy and enjoyment of adjacent residential
uses or the amenities of the neighbourhood.
Accessory Buildings - Shipping Container
A maximum of one Accessory Building - Shipping Container shall be allowed per parcel
in a residential district.
An Accessory Building - Shipping Container shall not be used as a structure for installing
or displaying a Sign.
The Development Authority must require the exterior surface of an Accessory Building
- Shipping Container be finished to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
An Accessory Dwelling Unit may be developed only in those Land Use Districts where it
is listed as a permitted use or discretionary use.
The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining a
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building permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
A maximum of one (1) Accessory Dwelling Unit is allowed per parcel.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit must not be separated from the principal residential use on
a parcel by the registration of a condominium or subdivision.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
The maximum floor area of an Accessory Dwelling Unit - Detached shall not exceed
80.0 m2 (861.0 ft2), excluding any internal common areas that are accessible and
intended to be used by residents of both Dwelling Units.
The maximum building height of an Accessory Dwelling Unit - Detached shall be 6.0 m
(19.7 ft) and shall not exceed the height of the principal building.
Attached Accessory Dwelling Units
The maximum floor area of an Accessory Dwelling Unit - Attached shall not exceed 40%
of the gross floor area of the principal Dwelling Unit or 80.0 m2 (861.0 ft2), whichever is
the lesser. Internal areas for stairways and landings or common areas that are
accessible and intended to be used by residents of both Dwelling Units shall not be
included in the floor area of the Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Notwithstanding 10.2.7, where an Accessory Dwelling Unit - Attached occupies:
the basement within a one-storey Detached Dwelling; or
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the second storey of a two-storey Detached Dwelling;
the Accessory Dwelling Unit - Attached may occupy a maximum of 50% of the gross
floor area of the building.
HOME OCCUPATIONS
In accordance with Section 3 - Development Not Requiring a Development Permit, a
Home Occupation - Minor does not require a development permit.
The Development Authority may issue a temporary development permit for a Home
Occupation - Major for a period not exceeding one (1) year. An applicant may seek
renewal for a Home Occupation permit each year.
Where the applicant for the Home Occupation is not the registered owner of the
Dwelling Unit proposed to be used for a Home Occupation, the applicant shall provide
to the Development Authority written authorization from the registered owner(s).
A Home Occupation shall not include any activity or operation which will cause or create
a nuisance by way of noise, dust, and/or smoke or other nuisance that is not
characteristic of a residential use.
Home Occupation - Minor
A Home Occupation - Minor shall meet all of the following criteria:
located within the principal Dwelling Unit only;
no on-site employees other than the residents of the Dwelling Unit (all
employees must reside on the premise or work remotely);
no outdoor storage; and
occupies less than 15% of the gross floor area of the Dwelling Unit.
A maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign for a Home Occupation - Minor may be displayed in
accordance with Section 11.7.4.
Home Occupation - Major
A Home Occupation - Major shall be determined as any Home Occupation which meets
one or more of the following criteria:
located within an Accessory Building;
requires on-site employees other than the residents of the Dwelling Unit;
requires parking of a commercial vehicle associated with the Home Occupation;
includes outdoor storage; or
the gross floor area for the Home Occupation is 15% or greater but does not
exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the Dwelling Unit.
A maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign or Freestanding Sign for a Home Occupation - Major
may be displayed in accordance with Subsections 11.7.4 or 11.10.4.
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BED AND BREAKFASTS
Bed and Breakfasts shall:
not provide cooking facilities in guest rooms;
not change the residential character or external appearance of the building;
provide off-street parking stalls in accordance with Section 9.12.5; and
have a maximum of two (2) guest rooms.
A maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign or Freestanding Sign for a Bed and Breakfast may be
displayed, in accordance with Subsections 11.7.4 or 11.10.4.
The Development Authority may issue a development permit for a maximum of two (2)
years for a Bed and Breakfast.
MANUFACTURED DWELLINGS
Manufactured Dwellings constructed greater than eight (8) years at the time of
development permit application may not be approved at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
In determining the suitability of a Manufactured Dwelling for placement on a parcel,
consideration shall be given to its condition and appearance in context with the
adjacent parcels.
The undercarriage of a Manufactured Dwelling shall be screened from view by the
foundation or by skirting within 30 days of placement of the Manufactured Dwelling.
All accessory structures such as stairways and landings, patios, decks, and skirting shall
be of complementary quality and design to the Manufactured Dwelling.
All Manufactured Dwellings shall be provided with stairways and landings to all
entrances within 30 days of their placement.
PET CARE SERVICES
Pet Care Services shall be designed, constructed and operated in a manner to prevent a
nuisance to any adjacent residential use or other adjacent uses in regard to factors such
as noise, odors and waste. Outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas may be
allowed at the discretion of the Development Authority.
The Development Authority may, as a condition of a development permit for a Pet Care
Service, limit the maximum number of animals that may be kept at any one time.
AUTO BODY SHOPS
All buildings and outdoor storage areas related to the Auto Body Shop must be
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oriented on the parcel to minimize any potential adverse effects on adjacent uses.
An Auto Body Shop may include activities associated with the use located outside of a
building provided any areas of the parcel used for outdoor storage are fenced to a
height of 2.4 m, and the fence is a solid fence of either metal or wood to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
GAS BARS AND SERVICE STATIONS
Gas Bars and Service Stations shall comply with the following standards, in addition to
those standards in Section 9.13 Drive Throughs and Vehicle-Oriented Designs:
no part of a service station building, or any pump island shall be within 6.0 m of
front, side or rear parcel lines;
a front yard of no less than 12.0 m (39.4 ft);
no pumping island closer than 4.5 m (14.8 ft) to a building;
vehicle entrances from a road shall be located at the discretion of the
Development Authority and shall not exceed 10.7 m (35.1 ft) in width; and
the parcel boundaries of a Gas Bar and Service Station, other than those
fronting a road, shall be appropriately screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
CAR WASHES
Car Washes shall comply with the following standards in addition to those standards in
Section 9.13 Drive Throughs and Vehicle-Oriented Designs:
the minimum parcel area shall be 557.4 m2 (6,000.0 ft2). In the case of Gas Bars
and Service Stations including Car Washes, the minimum parcel area shall be
1,115.0 m2 (12,378.5 ft2);
receptables for the purpose of disposing of garbage and waste shall be provided
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; and
all parts of the parcel to which vehicles may have access shall be hard surfaced
and drained.
All buildings and outside activity areas related to the Car Wash must be oriented on the
parcel to minimize any potential adverse effects on adjacent uses.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
The Development Authority may require for a complete application for a Cannabis
Production Facility, the submission of a waste management plan completed by a
qualified professional, which includes but is not limited to:
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the quantity and characteristics of liquid and solid waste material discharged by
the facility;
the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and solid waste
material discharged by the facility; and
the incineration of waste products and method of treatment of airborne
emissions, including odours.
The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining
any other approval, permit, authorization, consent or license that may be required to
ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial or other municipal legislation.
As a condition of a development permit and prior to the operation of the facility, the
developer must provide a copy of the current license for all activities associated with
cannabis production as issued by Health Canada.
All processes and functions related to a Cannabis Production Facility must be fully
contained within a building including all loading stalls and docks, garbage receptacles
and waste material.
A Cannabis Production Facility shall not include outdoor storage of goods, materials or
supplies.
A Cannabis Production Facility shall not be allowed to operate on a parcel with any
other use.
A Cannabis Production Facility must include equipment in the ventilation system
designed and intended to remove odours from the air where it is discharged from the
building.
SMALL WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Upon deeming an application for a Small Wind Energy System complete, the
Development Authority shall circulate a notification of the proposal to adjacent parcels
prior to making a decision.
The maximum height of a tower shall be:
25.0 m (82.0 ft) where the parcel area is no less than 0.2 ha (0.5 ac) and no
greater than 0.4 ha (1.0 ac); and
no maximum tower height for parcels that are greater than 0.4 ha (1.0 ac) in
area.
The tower base of a Small Wind Energy System shall be no closer to the property line of
a parcel than the total system height. No part of the tower structure, including guy wire
anchors, shall extend closer than 3.0 m (9.9 ft) to the property line of the parcel.
The tower base of a Small Wind Energy System shall be no closer to a Dwelling Unit or
Public Building on an adjacent parcel than the total system height of the Small Wind
Energy System.
Notwithstanding 10.13.3 and 10.13.4, the Development Authority may grant a
relaxation to the setback requirements if the adjacent parcel owner(s) grant an
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easement for the Small Wind Energy System.
Notwithstanding 10.13.4, the Development Authority may require a greater setback
where shadow flicker will negatively impact the use and enjoyment of an adjacent
parcel.
Noise from a Small Wind Energy System shall not negatively impact the use and
enjoyment of an adjacent parcel by increasing the ambient background noise, in the
opinion of the Development Authority. A report, prepared by a qualified professional,
may be required to determine the sound level of the Small Wind Energy System
measured at the property line.
The Development Authority may consider visual impact concerns where there is
significant historical or scenic value associated with the proposed siting of a Small Wind
Energy System.
If the active production of electricity from a Small Wind Energy System is discontinued
for two years or more, the Small Wind Energy System shall be removed. Upon
termination of the use, the entire facility shall be removed, and the installation site shall
be restored to a natural state.
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Part D - Signs
11 SIGN REGULATIONS
SIGN AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION
The issuance of a development permit for a Sign located adjacent to a highway does
not preclude any approvals or permits required by the Provincial highway authority.
No Sign shall be erected on or affixed to municipal property without the prior consent of
the Village of Standard.
Variances may be granted to sign area where the Sign scale and design integrates with
the architectural elements and scale of the building and adjacent buildings.
Where a Sign is no longer related to a business, product or event located on the same
parcel as the Sign, the Sign must be removed by the owner of the Sign or the owner of
the parcel on which the Sign is located.
Where a Sign contravenes the regulations of this Bylaw or the terms of a development
permit, the owner of the parcel or the owner of the Sign shall remove the Sign or
relocate or repair the Sign such that it complies with the Bylaw or the development
permit within the timelines specified in the written warning or order.
The Village of Standard may remove any Sign that remains in contravention of this
Bylaw and an order, and/or may refuse to issue a development permit for a Sign on the
parcel for a period of three (3) months.
SIGN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
An application for a development permit for a Sign that does not meet the standards of
this bylaw shall be completed and submitted to the Development Authority in writing,
in the form required by the Development Authority accompanied by the prescribed
development permit fee and application submission requirements, including:
authorization of the registered landowner;
current copy of Certificate of Title, and copies of any restrictive covenants,
utility rights-of-way, easements, or Village of Standard caveats registered on
the Title(s);
a site plan (drawn to scale) showing the following:
i.
legal description and north arrow;
ii.
area and dimensions of the parcel boundaries, including the front, rear,
and side yards, if any;
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iii.
existing and proposed easements and rights-of-way, including dimensions
and type of easement, if applicable;
iv.
the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Signs, buildings,
structures, or uses on the parcel;
v.
identification of existing and proposed roads or lanes that will provide
access to the development;
vi.
any provision for off-street parking stalls and loading stalls; and vehicle
entrances to and exits from the parcel; and
a drawing showing the width, sign height and sign area of the Sign, including
the proposed sign content and sign content area;
a description or drawing showing the Sign materials and colors; and
a written rationale for the variance request.
GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
No Sign shall resemble or conflict with a traffic sign, signal or device.
All Signs shall be designed and manufactured to a professional standard of quality, to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
The design and location of a Sign on a building shall complement the architectural
elements and materials of the building.
Buildings shall be designed to incorporate Signs into the building as an integrated
architectural element.
All Sign lighting shall be designed to illuminate the Sign only.
A Sign shall not be located to obstruct the movement or free and clear vision of a
pedestrian or motorist, or cause conflict with any required parking area.
All Signs shall be kept in a safe, clean, tidy and legible condition and may, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, be required to be renovated or removed if not
kept in a safe, clean, tidy or legible condition.
SIGN TYPES
Sign types are identified and defined as follows:
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#
Sign Types
Definition
1
Under Canopy
Sign
means a Sign that is suspended from or below the ceiling or roof of an
awning or canopy.
2
Canopy sign
means a Sign that is mounted, painted or otherwise attached to an
awning, canopy or marquee.
3
Fascia Sign
means a Sign mounted directly on to the building fascia, which does
not project more than 0.3 m from the building and is generally
mounted above the business entrance.
4
Projecting Sign
means a Sign, other than a Canopy Sign or Fascia Sign, which is
attached to and projects more than 0.3 m horizontally from a structure
or building face.
5
Roof Sign
means any Sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof or on
top of or above the parapet of a building.
6
Freestanding Sign
means a Sign supported independently of a building or wall, or by way
of columns, concrete foundation, uprights, braces, masts, or poles
mounted in or upon grade.
7
Billboard Sign
means a means a Sign supported independently of a building or wall
that advertises goods, services or facilities which directs a person to a
different parcel on which the Billboard Sign is located and where the
sign content can be periodically replaced.
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8
A-board Sign
means a temporary sign which is set on the ground, built of two
similar pieces of material and attached at the top by a hinge(s) so as to
be self-supporting when the bottom edges are separated from each
other (i.e. sandwich board sign).
9
Portable Sign
means a temporary sign that is not permanently affixed to a building,
structure, or the ground, but does not include A-board Signs as
defined in this Bylaw.
When a Sign cannot be clearly categorized as one of the sign types as defined in this
Bylaw, the Development Authority shall determine the sign type and any and all
applicable standards.
SIGN TYPE 1 - UNDER CANOPY SIGN REGULATIONS
Under Canopy Signs shall:
be for a business located on the main or second floor of the building in which it
is located within;
be located below the eaveline or parapet of the building;
have a maximum sign area of 0.5 m2 (5.4 ft2); and
have a minimum height clearance of 2.7 m (8.6 ft) from grade or any sidewalk
below.
A business shall have a maximum of one (1) Under Canopy Sign per frontage.
SIGN TYPE 2 - CANOPY SIGN REGULATIONS
Canopy Signs shall:
have a minimum height clearance of 3.0 m (9.9 ft) from grade or any sidewalk
below;
not project above the roof;
be set back a minimum of 0.61 m (2.0 ft) from a curb;
not project greater than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from the face of the building; and
not exceed 9.0 m2 (96.6 ft2) in sign area.
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SIGN TYPE 3 - FASICA SIGN REGULATIONS
Fascia Signs shall:
be located on the building frontage directly adjacent to the business;
not exceed 20% in sign area of the building face to which the Sign is attached;
and
not project above the roof or canopy greater than 1.0 m.
A business shall have a maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign per frontage.
In a residential district, a maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign may identify an Apartment,
Worship Facility or Child Care Facility that does not exceed 1.5 m2 (16.1 ft2) in sign
area.
A maximum of one (1) Fascia Sign for a Home Occupation - Minor or Home Occupation
- Major, or Bed and Breakfast may be displayed with a maximum sign area of 0.3 m2
(3.2 ft2).
SIGN TYPE 4 - PROJECTING SIGN REGULATIONS
Projecting Signs shall:
have a minimum height clearance of 3.0 m (9.9 ft) from grade or any sidewalk
below;
not project above the roof greater than 0.3 m (0.1 ft);
be set back a minimum of 0.61 m (2.0 ft) from a curb;
not project more than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from the face of the building; and
not exceed 9.0 m2 (96.6 ft2) in sign area.
A business shall have a maximum of one (1) Projecting Sign per frontage.
SIGN TYPE 5 - ROOF SIGN REGULATIONS
Roof Signs shall:
appear as an architectural blade with no visible support structures;
not exceed 9.0 m2 (96.6 ft2) in sign area; and
not extend beyond the periphery of the roof on which it is located.
SIGN TYPE 6 - FREESTANDING SIGN REGULATIONS
In a commercial or industrial district, Freestanding Signs shall:
not exceed 9.0 m (29.5 ft) in sign height;
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not exceed a maximum sign area of 1.5 m2 (16.1 ft2);
be a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from a curb or 0.6 m (1.97 ft) from a property
line, whichever is the greater distance; and
In a residential district a maximum of one (1) Freestanding Sign may identify an
Apartment, Worship Facility or Child Care Facility that does not exceed 1.5 m2 (16.1 ft2)
in sign area and 3.6 m (11.8 ft) in sign height.
In an Urban Reserve district, one (1) Freestanding Sign may identify a use which does
not exceed 1.0 m2 (10.8 ft2) in sign area and 6.0 m (19.7 ft) in sign height.
A maximum of one (1) Freestanding Sign for a Home Occupation - Major or Bed and
Breakfast may be displayed with a maximum sign area of 0.3 m2 (3.2 ft2) and 1.0 m (3.3
ft) height above grade.
SIGN TYPE 7 - BILLBOARD SIGN REGULATIONS
Billboard Signs shall:
be a maximum of 3.0 m (9.9 ft) tall by 12.0 m (39.3 ft) wide;
be located no closer than 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from a property line abutting a
highway;
be located no farther than 18.3 m (60.0 ft) from a property line abutting a
highway;
have a minimum clearance of 3.0 m (9.9 ft) from grade;
not exceed 8.0 m (26.2 ft) in sign height above grade; and
be a minimum of 305.0 m (1000.7 ft) from any other Billboard Sign.
SIGN TYPE 8 - A-BOARD SIGN REGULATIONS
A-Board Signs shall:
be placed only within the frontage area of the business;
not disrupt pedestrian traffic on a sidewalk;
not be illuminated; and
not exceed 2.4 m2 (25.8 ft2) in sign area (with the height twice the width).
Only one (1) A-board Sign shall be permitted per business.
SIGN TYPE 9 - PORTABLE SIGN REGULATIONS
A maximum of one (1) Portable Sign may be displayed on a parcel per business provided
the Sign does not:
exceed 6.6 m2 (71.0 ft2) in sign area;
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exceed 3.0 m (9.9 ft) in sign height; and
is not located in the corner visibility setback.
A Portable Sign shall not be located on a parcel so as to conflict with any required
parking areas, loading stalls, or walkways.
A Portable Sign must be stabilized and anchored that ensures the Sign will not be
unintentionally moved or blown over.
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Part E - Districts
12 DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATION
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the Municipality is divided into the following Land Use
Districts.
Short Title
District Name
Residential Districts
R-1
Detached Residential District
R-G
General Residential District
Commercial Districts
CB
Central Business District
HWY-C
Highway Commercial District
Industrial Districts
I
Industrial District
Miscellaneous Districts
P-1
Public Service District
UR
Urban Reserve District
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DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The locations and boundaries of the Land Use Districts are shown on the Land Use
District Maps in Part G Land Use Districts Map, which forms part of this Bylaw.
The locations of boundaries shown on the Land Use Districts Map shall be governed by
the following rules:
where a boundary is shown as following the municipal boundary, it shall be
deemed to follow the municipal boundary;
where a boundary is shown as approximately following a property line, it shall
be deemed to follow the property line; and
where a boundary is shown to follow the shoreline of a bank of a waterbody, it
follows that line.
Where the exact location of the boundary of a Land Use District cannot be determined,
using the rules in Subsection 12.2.2 above, the Council, on its own motion or on a
written request, shall fix the location:
in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Bylaw; and
with the appropriate degree of detail required.
The location of a district boundary, once fixed, shall not be altered except by an
amendment of this Bylaw.
When any road is closed, the roadway lands have the same district as the abutting
lands. When abutting lands are governed by different districts, the centre of the road is
the district boundary.
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
Direct Control Districts provide for development that, due to its unique characteristics,
unusual site conditions, or innovative design, requires specific regulations unavailable in
other Land Use Districts. Land Uses within a Direct Control District shall be determined
by Council.
Direct Control Districts may not be substituted for any other Land Use District if the
same outcome can occur in that Land Use District through the approval of a variance or
relaxation to development standards.
Where Council deems there are sufficient and appropriate regulations within a Direct
Control Bylaw, authority to approve development within the Direct Control District may
be delegated to the Development Authority.
Appeals within a Direct Control District shall be in accordance with the Act.
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13 R-1 - DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for low density residential development and other compatible residential
neighbourhood uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the R-1 - Detached Residential District:
Accessory Building*
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Manufactured*
Home Occupation - Minor*
Park
Sign** (Sign type 3, 6)
Utilities
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the R-1 - Detached Residential District:
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Accessory Dwelling Unit - Attached*
Accessory Dwelling Unit - Detached*
Bed and Breakfast*
Child Care Centre
Cultural Establishment
Dwelling, Duplex
Home Occupation - Major*
Public Building
Worship Facility
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
REGULATIONS
The minimum parcel area is 464.0 m2 (4,994.5 ft2), except:
279.0 m2 (3,003.1 ft2) for each Dwelling Unit of a Duplex Dwelling; and
326.0 m2 (3,509.0 ft2) for a Duplex Dwelling with a side yard abutting a road.
The minimum parcel width is 15.2 m (50.0 ft), except:
9.1 m (30.0 ft) for each Dwelling Unit of a Duplex Dwelling; and
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10.6 m (35.0 ft) for a Duplex Dwelling with a side yard abutting a road.
The minimum front yard setback is 4.0 m (13.1 ft).
The minimum side yard setback is 1.52 m (5.0 ft), except an exterior side yard where it
is 3.0 m (9.9 ft).
The minimum rear yard setback is 8.0 m (26.2 ft).
The minimum gross floor area of a principal Dwelling Unit is 89.0 m2 (958.0 ft2).
The maximum parcel coverage including all buildings is 50%, where Accessory Buildings
may comprise up to a maximum of 10% of the total parcel coverage.
The maximum building height of a principal building is 9.0 m (29.5 ft).
The maximum building height of an Accessory Building is 5.0 m (16.4 ft).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the minimum front yard setback, the minimum length of a driveway in
a front yard is 6.0 m (19.7 ft).
The minimum width of a Manufactured Dwelling is 7.3 m (24.0 ft).
The design and appearance of a Manufactured Dwelling shall be to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority, and may be required to include enhanced design elements
that add visual interest such as:
a porch or veranda on the front façade;
horizontal wall articulation on the front façade;
the use of thick columns or brackets on roof overhangs;
dormers, gables, cross gables or varied pitches for articulated roof lines;
large or bay windows on the front façade, with strong window trim;
architectural features or other detailing over entrances;
changes in exterior siding materials, textures and colors to break up long wall
expanses; and
the use of trim and moldings that contrast the exterior siding.
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14 R-G - GENERAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for a variety of densities of residential development and other compatible
residential neighbourhood uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the R-G - General Residential District:
Accessory Building*
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Manufactured*
Home Occupation - Minor*
Park
Sign** (Sign type 3, 6)
Utilities
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the R-G - General Residential District:
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Apartment
Attached Housing
Bed and Breakfast*
Child Care Centre
Cultural Establishment
Care Facility
Educational Institution
Home Occupation - Major*
Public Building
Worship Facility
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
REGULATIONS
The minimum parcel area is:
929.0 m2 (10,000.0 ft2) for an Apartment;
for Attached Housing:
i.
186.0 m2 (2,002.1 ft2) for an internal Dwelling Unit;
ii.
233.0 m2 (2,508.0 ft2) for an end Dwelling Unit;
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iii.
279.0 m2 (3,003.1 ft2) for a Dwelling Unit with a side yard abutting a
road;
279.0 m2 (3,003.1 ft2) for each Dwelling Unit of a Duplex Dwelling, except 326.0
m2 (3,509.0 ft2) for a Duplex Dwelling with a side yard abutting a road; and
464.0 m2 (4,994.5 ft2) for a Detached Dwelling.
The minimum parcel width is:
30.5 m (100.0 ft) for an Apartment;
for Attached Housing:
i.
6.0 m (19.7 ft) for an internal Dwelling Unit;
ii.
7.5 m (24.6 ft) for an end Dwelling Unit;
iii.
9.0 m (29.5 ft) for a Dwelling Unit with a side yard abutting a road;
9.0 m (29.5 ft) for each Dwelling Unit of a Duplex Dwelling, except 10.5 m (34.5
ft) for a Duplex Dwelling with a side yard abutting a road; and
15.2 m (50.0 ft) for a Detached Dwelling.
The minimum front yard setback for a residential use is 4.0 m (13.1 ft), except 6.0 m
(19.7 ft) for an Apartment or other non-residential use.
The minimum side yard setback is 1.52 m (5.0 ft), except:
for a common property line of a Duplex Dwelling or Attached Housing where it
is zero; and
an exterior side yard where it is 3.0 m (9.9 ft).
The minimum rear yard setback is 8.0 m (26.2 ft).
The minimum gross floor area of a principal Dwelling Unit is:
37.0 m2 (398.3 ft2) for an Apartment;
56.0 m2 (602.8 ft2) for Attached Housing, a Duplex Dwelling and a
Manufactured Dwelling; and
89.0 m2 (958.0 ft2) for a Detached Dwelling.
The maximum parcel coverage including all buildings is 50%, where Accessory Buildings
may comprise up to a maximum of 10% of the total parcel coverage.
The maximum building height of a principal building is 9.0 m (29.5 ft).
The maximum building height of an Accessory Building is 5.0 m (16.4 ft).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the minimum front yard setback, the minimum length of a driveway in
a front yard is 6.0 m (19.7 ft).
For an Apartment or Attached Housing development with 10 or more Dwelling Units, a
minimum 15% of the parcel area shall be provided as a common amenity area.
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15 CB -CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for a centralized pedestrian oriented commercial and retail district, including
civic and cultural uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the CB - Central Business District:
Amusement Centre
Artist Studio
Clinic
Convenience Store
Cultural Establishment
Dwelling, Detached (existing)
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Financial Institution
Laundry Facility
Office
Park
Personal Service Establishment
Public Building
Retail Store
Sign** (Sign type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Utilities
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the CB - Central Business District:
Accessory Building*
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Apartment
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Automotive Repair and Service
Cannabis Retail Sales
Child Care Centre
Drinking Establishment
Dwelling Units (above the first storey)
Dwelling Unit (on the main floor accessory to
a commercial use)
Funeral Home
Hotel/Motel
Liquor Store
Parking Lot
Pet Care Services*
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
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REGULATIONS
The minimum parcel area is 233.0 m2 (2,508.0 ft2).
The minimum parcel width is 7.5 m (24.6 ft).
The minimum front yard setback is zero.
The minimum side yard setback is 1.0 m (3.3 ft), except:
zero where a fire wall is provided; or
3.0 m (9.9 ft) where abutting a parcel with a principal residential use.
The minimum rear yard setback is zero.
The maximum building height is 9.0 m (29.5 ft).
Notwithstanding Section 9.12 Parking and Loading, the Development Authority may
grant a relaxation or waive the minimum parking stall requirements within this district
where adequate on-street parking is available.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Parking stalls shall not be located in the front yard.
Apartments must, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority:
locate vehicle entrances and exits, parking stalls and loading stalls in such a
manner to minimize impact on adjacent uses;
integrate the building and site design with the surrounding neighbourhood
context; and
provide 15% of the parcel area as a landscaped area that functions as an
amenity area.
Dwelling Units shall have direct and separate access from any commercial use to the
ground level.
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16 HWY-C - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for a range of commercial uses that provide goods and services to the
travelling public, or that require locations adjacent to the highway and may require
areas of land for outdoor storage.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the HWY-C - Highway Commercial District:
Accessory Building*
Agricultural Supply Depot
Auction Facility
Automotive Repair and Service
Automotive Sales
Building Supply Centre
Car Wash*
Contractor Services - Minor
Dwelling, Detached (existing)
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Gas Bar and Service Station
Heavy Equipment Sales and Service
Office
Park
Parking Lot
Pet Care Services*
Public Building
Retail Store
Sign** (Sign type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Utilities
Warehousing and Distribution
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the HWY-C - Highway Commercial District:
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Amusement Centre
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Auto Body Shop*
Bulk Fuel Station
Cannabis Retail Sales*
Contractor Services - Major
Cultural Establishment
Drinking Establishment
Dwelling Units (above the first storey)
Dwelling Unit (on the main floor accessory to
a commercial use)
Equipment Rental Shop
Funeral Home
Hotel/Motel
Liquor Store
Recycling Depot
Self Storage Facility
Storage Yard
Truck and Freight Terminal
Veterinary Clinic
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Wholesale Outlet
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
REGULATIONS
The minimum parcel area is 929.0 m2 (10,000.0 ft2)
The minimum front yard setback is 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
The minimum side yard setback is 1.0 m (3.3 ft), except:
a zero side yard where a fire wall is provided;
one 6.0 m (19.7 ft) side yard to provide access to the rear of a building where
there is no secondary access from a road or lane;
6.0 m (19.7 ft) abutting a parcel with a principal residential use; and
3.0 m (9.9 ft) for an exterior side yard on a corner lot.
The minimum rear yard setback is 1.0 m (3.3 ft).
The maximum building height is 14.0 m (46.0 ft).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All parcels abutting a residential district shall be screened from view of the residential
district to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from roads.
A minimum of 10% of the front yard shall be landscaped in accordance with an
approved landscaping plan. Plant materials used in the landscaped area shall include
trees and/or shrubs and may include other materials such as garden beds and/or rock
features.
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17 I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for a range of manufacturing, warehousing and other industrial uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the I - Industrial District:
Accessory Building*
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Agricultural Supply Depot
Artist Studio
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor
Auto Body Shop*
Automotive Repair and Service*
Building Supply Centre
Bulk Fuel Station
Cannabis Production Facility*
Car Wash*
Contractor Services - Minor
Contractor Services - Major
Dwelling, Detached (existing)
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Equipment Rental Shop
Food Processing Storage and Sales
Gas Bar and Service Station
Grain Elevator and Seed Cleaning
Greenhouse
Heavy Equipment Sales and Service
Manufacturing - Light
Office
Public Building
Print Shop
Recycling Depot
Retail Store
Self-Storage Facility
Sign** (Sign type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Storage Yard
Truck and Freight Terminal
Utilities
Veterinary Clinic
Warehousing and Distribution
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the I - Industrial District:
Auction Facility
Manufacturing, Heavy
Park
Small Wind Energy System*
Waste Transfer Station
Wrecker and Salvage
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
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REGULATIONS
The minimum parcel area is 557.0 m2 (5,995.5 ft2)
The minimum parcel width is 15.2 m (50.0 ft)
The minimum front yard setback is 6.0 m (19.7 ft).
The minimum side yard setback is 1.52 m (5.0 ft), except:
a zero side yard where a fire wall is provided;
one 6.0 m (19.7 ft) side yard to provide access to the rear of a building where
there is no secondary access from a road or lane;
6.0 m (19.7 ft) abutting a parcel with a principal residential use; and
3.0 m (9.9 ft) for an exterior side yard on a corner lot.
The minimum rear yard setback is 6.0 m (19.7 ft), except a zero side yard where a fire
wall is provided.
The maximum building height is 14.0 m (46.0 ft).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For an application for an industrial development, the development permit application
shall contain the following information:
the type and nature of the industry, including the use of highly flammable or
explosive materials;
the estimated number of employees;
the estimated water demand and source;
the type of effluent and method of treatment;
transportation routes to be used; and
any accessory works required.
Fences shall not be of barbed wire construction below 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in height.
Outdoor storage shall not project above the height of screening.
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18 P-1 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To provide for recreational, educational, environmental and community uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the P-1 - Public Service District:
Accessory Building*
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor
Care Facility
Cultural Establishment
Educational Institution
Hospital
Park
Public Building
Utilities
Sign** (Sign type 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the P-1 - Public Service District:
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Campground
Cemetery
Child Care Centre
Clinic
Exhibition Grounds
Parking Lot
Small Wind Energy System*
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
REGULATIONS
The maximum building height of a principal building is 9.0 m (29.5 ft).
The maximum building height of an Accessory Building is 5.0 m (16.4 ft).
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19 UR - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT
PURPOSE
To reserve lands which are intended for future urban development and provide for the
continuation of low intensity agricultural land uses.
PERMITTED USES
The following uses are permitted uses in the UR - Urban Reserve District:
Accessory Building*
Accessory Building - Fabric Covered*
Bed and Breakfast*
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Manufactured*
Extensive Agriculture
Greenhouse
Home Occupation - Major*
Home Occupation - Minor*
Park
Utilities
Sign** (Sign type 3, 6, 7)
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
**See Section 11 Sign Regulations
DISCRETIONARY USES
The following uses are discretionary uses in the UR - Urban Reserve District:
Accessory Building - Shipping Container*
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor
Gravel and Sand Excavation and Storage
Public Building
Small Wind Energy System*
*See Section 10 Specific Use Regulations
REGULATIONS
The minimum front yard setback is 8.0 m (26.2 ft).
The minimum side yard setback is 5.0 m (16.4 ft).
The minimum rear yard setback is 8.0 m (26.2 ft).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
There shall be no subdivision of lands designated UR-Urban Reserve, excepting when:
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an Area Structure Plan, if required to be prepared by Council, has been adopted
by bylaw; or
a conceptual scheme, if required to be prepared by Council, has been adopted
by bylaw or resolution; and
a concurrent application for an amendment to this Bylaw has been approved by
Council.
The yard setbacks, parcel coverage, building height, landscaping or other design
requirements of all buildings and structures shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, who in making its decision on a development permit
application must consider:
the purpose of the UR - Urban Reserve District;
the existing and future uses of adjacent parcels.
Prior to approving a development permit application in the UR - Urban Reserve District,
the Development Authority must be satisfied that the proposed use will not prejudice
the future orderly development of the area.
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Part F - Development Overlays
20 OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT OVERLAYS
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
The purpose of a Development Overlay is:
to facilitate the implementation of specific goals and objectives contained in
adopted statutory plans, including the Municipal Development Plan, Area
Structure and Redevelopment Plans or conceptual schemes, including the
protection of preservation of areas having topographical or environmental
features or hazards that encompass large areas of the Village of Standard; or
for any other purpose deemed necessary by Council.
All Development Overlays shall be applied and interpreted such that the underlying Land
Use District and its regulations are read in conjunction with the Development Overlay,
but that the underlying Land Use District is considered subordinate when there is a
discrepancy between the two.
Lands subject to a Development Overlay are indicated on the Overlay Maps provided in
this section.
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21 UNDERMINING AREA HAZARD OVERLAY
UNDERMINING AREA HAZARD MAP
For parcels located in the undermining area as shown in Overlay Map 1, the
requirements of this Section apply.
Overlay Map 1: Undermining Hazard Map Overlay
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UNDERMINING AREA USES AND REGULATIONS
Only the following uses shall be allowed in the undermining area, when listed as either
a permitted use or a discretionary use in the underlying Land Use District:
Campground;
Extensive Agriculture;
Park;
Athletic and Recreational Facilities, Outdoor; and
Utilities.
Notwithstanding 21.2.1, the Development Authority may approve a development
permit application for any permitted use or discretionary use listed in the underlying
Land Use District where the results of an undermining report, prepared by a qualified
professional, indicates to the satisfaction of the Development Authority that the lands
are suitable for the intended development.
The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval of a development
permit in an undermining area that the developer undertake any mitigative measures,
actions or duties recommended in an undermining report.
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Part G - Definitions
22 DEFINITIONS
The following definitions pertain to terms and uses within the Land Use Bylaw.
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abut or abutting
means immediately contiguous to, or physically touching, and when used
with respect to a lot or a parcel, means that the lot or parcel physically
touches another lot, parcel, or development, and shares a property line
with it.
Accessory Building
means a use where a building or structure accommodates a use which is
related to, but is incidental or subordinate to, the use of the principal
building located on the same parcel. This includes buildings or structures
such as sheds, carports, detached garages and greenhouses.
Accessory Building -
Fabric Covered
means a use where a structure accommodates a use which is related to,
but is incidental or subordinate to, the use of the principal building located
on the same parcel. An Accessory Building - Fabric Covered is designed by
virtue of easy assembly and dismantling, commercially constructed of metal
or synthetic tube and fabric, plastic or similar materials, and covered with
waterproof sheeting, synthetic sheeting or plastic film.
Accessory Building -
Shipping Container
means a use where a shipping container accommodates an accessory use
which is related to, but is incidental or subordinate to, the principal use of
the parcel.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
means a self-contained Dwelling Unit that is subordinate to and under one
title with the principal residential use.
Accessory Dwelling Unit -
Attached
means a use where an Accessory Dwelling Unit is located within or
attached to the Detached Dwelling containing the principal residential use.
Accessory Dwelling Unit -
Detached
means a use where an Accessory Dwelling Unit is located on the same
parcel as, but within a separate one-storey building from the Detached
Dwelling.
accessory use
means a use which is related to, but is subordinate or incidental to the
principal use located on the same parcel.
Act
means the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of Alberta 2000, Ch.
M-26, as amended, and any parallel or successor legislation.
adjacent
means land that is contiguous to a parcel of land and includes land that
would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, river, stream, Municipal
Reserve or Environmental Reserve.
Agricultural Supply Depot means a use where goods, materials or services that support agricultural
activities are provided, whether retail, wholesale or in bulk. This includes
such goods and services as sale and storage of seeds, feeds, fertilizers,
chemical products, fuels, and lubricants but does not include the buying or
selling of farm produce or animals.
amenity area
means an indoor or outdoor space provided for the active or passive
recreation and enjoyment of the occupants of a development, which may
be for private or communal use and owned individually or in common.
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Amusement Centre
means a use where entertainment is provided to customers for a fee, which
may include, but is not limited to facilities such as bowling alleys, theaters,
axe throwing, golf simulator or mini golf, go-cart courses, and billiard
parlours.
Appeal Body
means the board hearing a subdivision or development permit appeal in
accordance with the Act.
Apartment
means a use where a building designed for residential use contains five (5)
or more Dwelling Units with a shared or common entrance.
Artist Studio
means a use:
(a) where art is produced by individuals;
(b) that may include the instruction of art to individuals or groups;
and
(c) that may include the sale of art pieces produced by that use.
Athletic and Recreational
Facility, Indoor
means a use for the purpose of providing indoor active recreation or
athletic activities where patrons are predominantly participants and any
spectators are incidental. This includes but is not limited to gyms, athletic
studios, skating and hockey rinks, swimming pools, rifle, archery and pistol
ranges, and racquet courts.
Athletic and Recreational
Facility, Outdoor
means a use for the purpose of providing outdoor active recreation or
athletic activities. This includes but is not limited to golf courses, driving
ranges, sports fields, tennis courts, ice surfaces or rinks, athletic fields,
splash parks, bowling greens, and riding stables.
Attached Housing
means a use where a building designed for residential use consists of three
(3) or more Dwelling Units, each of which has an individual entrance to the
outdoors. This includes rowhouses, townhouses, triplexes and fourplexes.
Auction Facility
means use intended for the auctioneering of livestock, goods, equipment
and may include temporary storage of such goods and holding of the
livestock. This does not include on-site slaughtering such as an abattoir or
one-time on-site estate auction sales.
Auto Body Shop
means a use where the bodies, but not other parts, of motor vehicles are
repaired and painted.
Automotive Repair and
Service
means a use for the servicing and repair of motor vehicles within a
building, excluding an Auto Body Shop.
Automotive Sales
means a use where motor vehicles are sold or leased and stored on
portions of the parcel approved exclusively for storage or display, and may
have buildings for administrative functions associated with the use.
average grade
means the average elevation at the mid-point along the front parcel line
and the finished ground elevation at the rear of the building. (Refer to
building height)
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balcony
means a projecting platform on a building, which is greater than 0.6 m
above grade. A balcony is only accessible from within the building and is
enclosed by a railing. It may be cantilevered from the building or supported
from below.
basement
means that portion of a building between two floor levels which is wholly
or partially underground but has no more than 1.8 m of its clear height
above grade.
bay window
means a type of window that protrudes outwards from a wall.
Bed and Breakfast
means a use where sleeping accommodation, with or without meals, is
provided to guests within a principal Dwelling Unit.
boulevard
means that portion of a road which is public land and is often landscaped
or planted to distinguish private lands from the road.
buffer
means a row of trees, shrubs, earth berm, or fencing to provide visual
screening and separation between parcels and districts.
building
means anything constructed or placed on, in, over or under land that does
not include a highway or road.
building height
means the vertical distance measured from the average grade and the
highest point of a building, excluding a roof, stairway entrance, elevator
shaft, ventilating fan , skylight, steeple, chimney, smoke stack, fire wall or
parapet, flagpole, or similar devices not structurally essential to the
building.
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building permit
means a permit or document issued in writing by a designated Safety Code
Officer within the building discipline pursuant to the Safety Codes Act
authorizing the commencement of a use, occupancy, relocation,
construction, or demolition of any building.
Building Supply Center
means a use where building materials, household accessories and other
related goods are stored, offered, or kept for sale and may include outdoor
storage.
Bulk Fuel Station
means a use for the purpose of storing fuel for the distribution to
customers, typically for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.)
greater than 4,536 kg (10,000.0 lbs). This does not include a Gas Bar and
Service Station.
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Campground
means a use for the purpose of providing temporary accommodation for
the public in recreational vehicles or tents. A campground is not construed
to mean a use for the purpose of accommodating long-term or permanent
occupancy in recreational vehicles or Manufactured Dwellings. A
campground may include facilities such as an administration building and
laundry facilities.
Cannabis Production
Facility
means a use where Cannabis is for grown, produced, tested, destroyed,
stored or distributed in a federally approved and licensed facility. This does
not include Cannabis Retail Sales.
Cannabis Retail Sales
means a use where Cannabis is sold for consumption off the premises and
may include the retail sale or rental of merchandise. Cannabis Retail Sales
offers cannabis for sale from a federally approved and licenced facility and
has been licenced to operate by the Alberta Government.
canopy
means a non-retractable solid projection extending from the wall of a
building intended to be used as a protection against weather, other than
normal architectural features such as lintels, sills, mounding, architraves
and pediments, but includes a marquee.
cantilever
means a projection from the wall of a building to increase the useable
gross floor area. A cantilever does not have external bracing.
Car Wash
means a use intended for the washing, cleaning, or polishing of motor
vehicles.
Care Facility
means a use where a public or private facility provides for the care,
supervision or rehabilitation of individuals, or for palliative and end-of-life-
care, containing overnight accommodation and operated in accordance
with any relevant legislation or regulations of the Province of Alberta. Units
within a Care Facility may, at the discretion of the Development Authority,
be considered both long-term care units or Dwelling Units as these may be
for permanent residences for the occupants.
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Cemetery
means a use for the internment of the deceased or in which human bodies,
pets and/or animals or cremated remains have been buried. It may include
facilities such as a columbarium, mausoleum, memorial park and burial
grounds.
Child Care Centre
means a use where children are supervised and cared for, and may include
group day care, family daycare, nursing school, child minding, out of school
care, or specialized daycare. This does not include a dayhome.
Clinic
means a use where public or private medical, surgical, physiotherapeutic or
other professional healing treatment is provided, and includes but is not
limited to offices for medical, dentistry, physiotherapy, massage or
chiropractic services and Community Health Centres.
comprehensively planned
means a development where multiple Dwelling Units are located on a
single parcel or a parcel divided by bareland condominium and is serviced
by private roads and utilities.
condominium
means a condominium plan registered with the Land Titles Office that
complies with the requirements of the Condominium Property Act.
Confined Feeding
Operation
means a use where livestock is confined for the purpose of growing,
sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing and requires
registration or approval under the conditions set forth in the Agricultural
Operations Practices Act through the Natural Resources Conservation
Board.
construction
management plan
means a plan that considers all relevant aspects of demolition,
development and building work and outlines methods for avoidance and
mitigation of identified impacts. A construction management plan typically
addresses issues such as public safety, traffic control, operating hours,
control of noise and vibration, air quality and dust management,
stormwater and sediment control, site contamination, waste disposal and
materials re-use or recycling and weed control.
Contractor Services -
Major
means a use for the provision of contractor services in the building trades
and services, or road and utility construction where materials and
equipment may not be stored within a building and includes outdoor
storage.
Contractor Services -
Minor
means a use for the provision of contractor services primarily to individual
households and the accessory sale of goods normally associated with such
contractor services, and where all materials are kept within an enclosed
building, and there are no associated primary manufacturing activities. This
does not include the outdoor storage of goods or equipment.
Convenience Store
means a use where a limited range of household goods and groceries are
stocked and sold in small neighbourhood retail stores. This does not include
Cannabis Retail Sales.
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corner lot
means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more roads, or at the
intersection of two parts of the same road which parts have an intersection
of not more than 135 degrees.
corner visibility setback
means a triangular area formed on a corner lot by the two curb lines and a
straight line which intersects them 7.5 m (24.6 ft) from the corner where
they meet. In the case where there is no curb on one or more roads, 6.0 m
(19.7 ft) from the corner where they meet.
Council
means the duly elected Council of the Village of Standard.
Cultural Establishment
means a use which is available to the public for the purpose of assembly,
instruction, cultural or community activity and includes such things as a
library, museum, art gallery, community centre and similar activities.
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day home
means a type of Home Occupation - Major where temporary care,
development and supervision is provided within a Dwelling Unit for periods
not exceeding 24 consecutive hours to a maximum of six (6) children under
the age of 13 years, not including children under the age of 13 years who
permanently reside in the home.
deck
means a flat, floored concrete or wooden platform, elevated more than 0.6
m above grade and usually adjoining a building.
density
means a measure of development intensity expressed as a ratio of the
number of Dwelling Units to parcel area.
Designated Officer
means a position established by bylaw whereby Council has delegated
powers, duties, and/or functions.
development
means:
(a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; or
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(b) a building or an addition to, or replacement or repair of a
building and the construction or placing in, on or under land of
any of them; or
(c) a change of use of land or a building, or an act done in relation to
land or a building that results or is likely to result in a change in
the land or the building; or
(d) a change in the intensity of use of land or building that results in
or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land
or building.
Development Authority
means a person or persons appointed as a Development Authority as
contemplated by and in accordance with the Act.
Development Officer
means a person or persons appointed as a Development Officer as
contemplated by and in accordance with the Act.
development permit
means a document authorizing a development, issued by the Development
Authority pursuant to this Bylaw, and includes the plans and conditions of
approval.
discretionary use
means the use of land or of a building which is listed as such a use in a Land
Use District or a Direct Control District.
Drinking Establishment
means a use:
(a) where the primary function is the servicing of alcoholic beverages
for consumption on the premises and is licensed by Alberta
Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis. Typical businesses include taverns,
pubs, bars and nightclubs; and
(b) may include supplementary preparation and sale of food for
consumption on the premises.
drive through
means a business that is designed to include sales or service to an occupant
within a motorized vehicle which may include Eating and Drinking
Establishments, Financial Institutions, Car Washes, Gas Bars and Service
Stations.
Dwelling, Detached
means a use where a building designed for residential use contains one
principal Dwelling Unit.
Dwelling, Duplex
means a use where a building designed for residential use contains two
Dwelling Units, each having a separate entrance from the outside and may
be located one above the other or side-by-side.
Dwelling, Manufactured
means a use where a transportable, single or multiple section building
conforming to CSA standards at the time of construction that contains a
Dwelling Unit and when placed on a permanent foundation is ready for
residential use and occupancy. A Manufactured Dwelling includes such styles
known as modular homes, manufactured homes and Ready to Move (RTM)
Homes.
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Dwelling Unit
means a use where a building or a self-contained portion of a building
contains sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities for the residential use of one
or more people.
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easement
means a right to the limited use of land held by another, generally for
access to another parcel or as a right-of-way for a utility and is registered
on the parcel with the Land Titles Office in accordance with the Land Titles
Act.
eave
means the edges of the roof that overhang past the walls of a building that
primarily function to protect a building from rain and to provide
ventilation.
Eating and Drinking
Establishment
means a use where food and beverages are prepared and served and
includes supplementary alcoholic beverage service licensed by the Alberta
Gaming and Liquor Commission. This includes restaurants, cafes, and
cafeterias, and may include a drive though.
Educational Institution
means a use where persons are assembled for educational purposes within
buildings and structures, including classrooms, libraries, offices,
recreational facilities and other related facilities, and where dormitory
accommodations and common kitchen and dining facilities may also be
provided.
electric vehicle charging
station
means equipment that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in
vehicles.
environmental
evaluation
means a study or report prepared by a qualified professional that considers
relevant environmental impacts and mitigations related to a proposed
development, and may include considerations such as:
(a) fish or wildlife and associated habitat;
(b) vegetation, soils and terrain;
(c) groundwater or surface water;
(d) air quality; and
(e) cumulative effects.
Equipment Rental Shop
means a use for the rental of tools, appliances, office machines, light
construction equipment or similar items but not the rental of motor
vehicles.
Exhibition Grounds
means a use where land or buildings accommodate temporary events
including seasonal shows, conventions, conferences, seminars, product
displays or sale of goods, recreation activities, and entertainment
functions. This use may include accessory functions including food and
beverage preparation and service for on-premise consumption.
existing
means existing as of the effective date of this Bylaw.
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Extensive Agriculture
means a use where systems of tillage and animal husbandry through which
one may gain livelihood from large areas of land by the raising of crops or
the rearing of livestock either separately or in conjunction with one
another in unified operations and includes Accessory Buildings and other
structures incidental to the operation. This does not include a Confined
Feeding Operation, residential uses or a Cannabis Production Facility.
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fence
means a vertical physical barrier constructed out of typical building
material to prevent visual or unauthorized access, or both.
Financial Institution
means a use where banks, credit unions, trust companies and treasury
branches operate within a building and may include automated banking
machines and/or a drive through. This does not include businesses such as
a pawn shop.
fire wall
means a type of fire separation of non-combustible construction which
internally divides a building or separates adjoining buildings to resist the
spread of fire and which has a fire resistance rating.
floor area
means the area of a building or specified portion of a building, measured
to the outside surface of the exterior walls, or where buildings are
separated by fire walls, to the centre line of the common fire walls, and
excludes all mechanical equipment areas and all open areas inside a
building that do not contain a floor including atriums, elevator shafts,
stairwells and similar areas.
Food Processing, Storage,
And Sales
means a use where raw farm products, combined with other consumable
ingredients, produce marketable products for consumption that can be
easily prepared and served by the consumer, and where raw farm products
may be warehoused prior to being sold either directly to consumers or for
wholesale, and the selling of raw farm products either directly to
consumers or for wholesale.
frontage
means a property line of a parcel which abuts a highway or road.
Funeral Home
means a use where funerals are arranged and held, where the deceased are
prepared for burial or cremation, and where not more than one cremation
chamber is provided.
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Gas Bar and Service
Station
means a use where fuel, lubricating oils and minor accessories for motor
vehicles are sold and may include a portion of the premises for the
servicing and minor repairing of motor vehicles.
grade
means the geodetic elevation of the existing ground in an undisturbed
natural state or an approved design grade as described in a grading plan.
Gravel and Sand
Excavation and Storage
means a use where aggregate materials are excavated and/or stockpiled.
Grain Elevator and Seed
Cleaning
means a use where grain is stored and stockpiled in towers and includes
the cleaning of seeds to remove any debris or unwanted seeds.
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Greenhouse
means a use which is devoted to the commercial cultivation of vegetables,
flowers or other plants within a building, and where such vegetables or
plants may be sold wholesale or directly to the consumer.
gross floor area
means the sum of the areas of all above grade floors of a building
measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, or where buildings
are separated by fire walls, to the centre line of the common fire walls,
and includes all mechanical equipment areas and all open areas inside a
building that do not contain a floor including atriums, elevator shafts,
stairwells and similar areas. For greater clarity, a walk-out basement is not
included in the calculation of gross floor area, but Dwelling units in the
basement of an Apartment shall be included in the calculation of gross
floor area.
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Heavy Equipment Sales
and Service
means a use where farm and heavy industrial equipment is sold, rented and
serviced.
highway
means a road designated and classified as a provincial highway by the
Province of Alberta.
Home Occupation
means an occupation, trade, profession, or craft operated by an occupant
of a Dwelling Unit as an accessory use to the principal residential use of
the building pursuant to this Bylaw.
Home Occupation -
Major
means a use where a Home Occupation is operated which may be
detectable outside of the Dwelling Unit but does not negatively impact the
general residential nature of the neighbourhood.
Home Occupation -
Minor
means a use where a Home Occupation is operated which allows for
limited customer visits and deliveries but does not impact adjacent
residential uses beyond that of a typical Dwelling Unit.
Hotel/Motel
means a use where temporary or short-term sleeping accommodations are
provided in rooms or suites, which may contain kitchen facilities. This
definition includes hotels, motels, hostels and similar overnight
accommodations. This may include additional facilities or services such as
Eating and Drinking Establishments, meeting or banquet rooms, Personal
Service Establishments, a manager's suite and convention facilities.
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landing
means a platform that primarily functions as an entrance into a building.
Landings are a separate building element to balconies, decks and patios as
they are not intended to provide or function as an amenity area.
landscaped area
means that portion of a parcel which is required to be landscaped pursuant
to district regulations or conditions of approval of a development permit.
landscaped/landscaping
means the modification and enhancement of a parcel or a portion of a
parcel through the use of any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs, plants,
flowers, lawns, bark mulch or other ground cover, and hard landscaping
materials such as brick, stone, concrete tile or wood, but excludes all areas
used for a parking area or driveway.
lane
means a public thoroughfare usually less than 9.0 m wide typically
providing secondary access to one or more parcels. For the purpose of this
Bylaw, a lane is not a road.
Laundry Facility
means a use where clothes and other fabric goods are cleaned or pressed.
This includes businesses such as a laundromat and dry cleaners.
Liquor Store
means a use where alcoholic beverages are sold for off-site consumption
from a retail store licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
loading stall
means a space for parking a vehicle while it is being loaded or unloaded.
lot
means a lot as defined in the Act.
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Manufactured Dwelling
Park
means a use where a parcel of land under one Title is comprehensively
planned for the placement of Manufactured Dwellings for permanent
residential use. A Manufactured Dwelling Park may also include Accessory
Buildings and accessory uses such as maintenance buildings, amenity areas
and common facilities.
Manufacturing - Heavy
means a use where goods or products are fabricated, processed,
assembled, or packaged for distribution, where all or part of the processes
associated with the use are located outside of a building, and which may
generate a nuisance beyond the boundary of the parcel. Heavy
Manufacturing does not include a Cannabis Production Facility.
Manufacturing - Light
means a use where goods or products are fabricated, processed,
assembled, or packaged for distribution, where all of the processes
associated with the use are located inside of a building, and which does not
generate any nuisance beyond the boundary of the parcel. Light
Manufacturing does not include a Cannabis Production Facility.
Municipal Planning
Commission (MPC)
means the Municipal Planning Commission established by Bylaw pursuant
to the Act.
Municipality
means the Village of Standard.
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non-conforming building
means a building that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction
at the date a Land Use Bylaw affecting the building or the land on which
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the building is situated becomes effective and that on the date the Land
Use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or when fully constructed will not,
comply with the Land Use Bylaw.
non-conforming use
means a lawful, specific use being made of land or a building, or intended
to be made of a building lawfully under construction at the date a Land Use
Bylaw affecting the land or building becomes effective and that on the date
the Land Use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or in the case of a building
under construction will not, comply with the Land Use Bylaw.
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Office
means a use for the provision of professional, management, administrative,
and consulting services. This does not include a Clinic.
outdoor storage
means the storing, stockpiling, or accumulation of goods, equipment or
materials in an area that is open or exposed to the natural elements, and
includes vehicles, recreational vehicles and boats, waste materials, debris
or garbage.
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parcel
means the aggregate of the one or more lots described in a Certificate of
Title or described in a Certificate of Title by reference to a plan file or
registered in a Land Titles Office.
parcel area
means the total area of land within the parcel.
parcel coverage
means the percentage of the parcel area covered by the area of all buildings
including Accessory Buildings, and excludes balconies, bay windows,
canopies, shade projections, cornices, eaves and gutters, roof overhangs,
fire escapes, sills, stairways and landings, patios and decks or similar
projections.
parcel line, exterior side
means a property line, other than the front parcel line, which abuts a road.
parcel line, front
means the shortest property line that abuts a road, unless otherwise
determined by the Development Authority in accordance with this Bylaw.
parcel line, interior side
means a property line other than a front parcel line or rear parcel line,
which abuts another parcel or a lane.
parcel line, rear
means the property line which is opposite to and is not connected to the
front parcel line, excepting in the case for a reverse corner lot where the
rear parcel line is opposite to the exterior side parcel line.
parcel width
means the average horizontal distance between two side parcel lines.
Park
means a use where land is designated or reserved for active or passive
recreation, or to be left in a natural state, and/or areas of cultural or scenic
value. This may include facilities such as playgrounds, picnic grounds,
pathways and trails, landscaped buffers, gardens and fields.
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parking area
means an open area of land, above or underground, other than a road,
used for the parking of vehicles and shall include parking stalls, vehicle
entrances and exits, and maneuvering aisles.
Parking Lot
means a use where the primary purpose of the land is for the parking of
motor vehicles at grade, or in a parking structure which may be above or
below grade.
parking, off-street
means a parking area located on the same parcel as the building,
structure, or use.
parking stall
means a space within a building or parking area, for the parking of one
vehicle, excluding driveways, aisles, and ramps.
patio
means a platform, the height of which may be up to but does not exceed
0.6 m from grade, that may or may not be attached to a building.
permitted use
means the use of land or a building which is listed as such use in a Land Use
District or Direct Control District.
Personal Service
Establishment
means a use where personal services are provided to an individual which
are related to the care and appearance of the body or the cleaning and
repair of personal effects. This includes but is not limited to such
businesses as barber shops, hair and/or beauty salons, and tailors.
Pet Care Services
means a use where domestic pets are cleaned, groomed and cared for,
where no boarding or kenneling of any animals occurs, and may include the
incidental sale of products related to the services provided. This does not
include a Veterinary Clinic.
principal
means the main purpose for which a building or parcel is used.
Print Shop
means a use where retail photocopying and/or commercial printing service,
or industrial printing and publishing services, are provided.
property line
means the legal boundary of a parcel or lot.
Public Building
means a use where facilities or buildings that are owned or operated by, or
for, the Municipality, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government
or a corporation under federal or provincial statute, for the purpose of
furnishing services or commodities to, or for the use of, the inhabitants of
the municipality.
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qualified professional
means individuals with experience and training in a particular discipline
with a recognized degree, certification, license or registration.
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recreational vehicle
means a portable structure designed and built to be carried on a vehicle, or
a unit designed and built to be transported on its own wheels, to provide
temporary living accommodation for travel and recreational purpose and
includes, but is not limited to, such vehicles as a motor home, camper,
holiday (travel) trailer and a tent trailer, but does not include a Dwelling,
Manufactured.
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Recycling Depot
means a use where recyclable materials are collected, sorted and
transferred off-site for processing or manufacturing.
Regulation
means the Matters Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation
AR84/2022, as amended, and any parallel or successor legislation.
renewable energy system means a system that produces electrical power or heat to be used for on-
site consumption or heating requirements by means such as, but not
limited to, active and passive solar collectors, geothermal energy or heat
exchange systems. A renewable energy system may provide residual power
to the grid but is not intended to produce power primarily for resale.
residential use
means the use of a parcel for the purpose of a residence by a person or
persons and does not include use of the property for commercial purposes.
A residential use is one where the occupants have exclusive use for an
indefinite amount of time except in accordance with a tenancy agreement
under the Residential Tenancies Act or the Mobile Homes Site Tenancies
Act.
Retail Store
means a use where the primary function is for the sale of finished products
or goods to customers, and also includes rental services. This does not
include a Building Supply Centre, Cannabis Retail Sales, a Convenience
Store, a Liquor Store or Wholesale Outlet.
reverse corner lot
means a residential corner lot where the front façade of the Dwelling Unit
is oriented towards the longest property line which abuts a road which is
considered the front parcel line. The exterior side parcel line of a reversed
corner lot is the shorter property line which abuts a road.
road
means any public road, including the boulevards, sidewalks and
improvements, but excluding a lane, highway or private road.
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screening
means a fence, earth berm, or hedge used to visually separate between
parcels, districts or uses.
Self-Storage Facility
means a use:
(a) where goods are stored in a building;
(b) where the building is made up of separate compartments and
each compartment has separate access;
(c) that may be available to the general public for the storage of
personal items;
(d) that may include the administrative functions associated with the
use; and
(e) that may incorporate custodial quarters for the custodian of the
facility.
setback
means the minimum distance as required by the district between a
building, structure, or use, or from each of the respective property lines, or
from a natural boundary or other reference line.
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shade projection
means a structure that is attached to and projects from a building with the
intent of providing shade or cover, and may include a canopy, awning,
shade louvre, or pergola.
shipping container
means a large metal container with suitable strength for the shipping,
storage and handling of goods. Shipping containers are also commonly
known as sea cans or intermodal containers.
slope stability
means the stability of a slope, which is a function of the steepness, soil
material, moisture content, ground water condition, slope geometry and
vegetation cover.
Sign
means any device or fixture intended to convey information or to advertise
or attract attention to any person, business, matter, message, object or
event.
sign area
means the entire area of a Sign on which sign content is intended to be
placed. In the case where a Sign has sign content on more than one side of
the Sign, sign area means the average total area of all sides of the Sign. See
Sign Figure 3: Sign Area and Sign Content Area.
sign content
means the wording/lettering, message, graphics or content displayed on a
Sign.
sign content area
means a rectangular area formed by the extreme limits of the sign content,
including graphics related to the specific nature of the sign content. See
Figure 3: Sign Area and Sign Content Area.
Figure 3: Sign Area and Sign Content Area
sign height
means the vertical distance measured from the highest point of the Sign or
Sign structure to grade.
sign type
means the type of structure of a Sign (e.g. freestanding, portable) used to
convey the sign content.
Small Wind Energy
System
means a use where a wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind
turbine, a tower and associated control or conversion electronics which has
a rated capacity in accordance with the Alberta Utilities Commission
regulations and which is intended to primarily provide electrical power for
the on-site consumption requirements, either on or off-grid, and may
provide residual power to the grid but is not intended to produce power
specifically for resale.
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shadow flicker
means the repetitive moving shadows or reflection cast from the rotor
blades of a Small Wind Energy System as they pass through the sunlight.
Storage Yard
means a use:
(a) where goods, motor vehicles or equipment are stored when they
are not being used and may include long term storage where a fee
is paid;
(b) where the vehicles and equipment stored may also be serviced,
cleaned or repaired;
(c) that may involve the storage of construction materials;
(d) that does not involve the storage of any derelict vehicles or
derelict equipment;
(e) that does not involve the production or sale of goods as part of
the use; and
(f) that may have a building for the administrative functions
associated with the use.
storey
means the space between the top of any floor and the top of the next floor
above it, and if there is no floor above it, the portion between the top of
the floor and the ceiling above it.
storey, first
means the storey with its floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more
than 1.8 m (5.9 ft) above grade.
structure
means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground
or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground, but does
not include a fence or a Sign.
subdivision
means the division of a parcel by an instrument and the word "subdivide"
has corresponding meaning.
Subdivision Authority
means a person or body appointed as a Subdivision Authority in
accordance with the Act.
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Telecommunication
Structure
means a device that requires a permit from the Federal Government and is
used to receive and/or to transmit radio-frequency (RF) signals, microwave
signals, or other communications energy transmitted from, or to be
received by, other antennas. Telecommunication Structures include the
antenna, and may include a supporting tower, mast or other supporting
structure, and an equipment shelter. A Telecommunication Structure may
be freestanding or mounted on an existing building or structure.
temporary
means a limited period of time as decided by the Development Authority.
temporary sign
means any Sign designed or intended to be displayed for a short period of
time, including balloon signs, construction signs, political poster signs,
banner signs or any other Sign that is not permanently attached to a
supporting structure or building. A-Board Signs and Portable Signs are
temporary signs.
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Truck and Freight
Terminal
means a use where goods/freight are received, transferred, stored short-
term, and dispatched for transport by truck.
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undermining area
means lands where the presence of coal and methane gas and any
abandoned opening or excavation in, or working of, the surface or
subsurface for the purpose of working, recovering, opening up or proving
any coal, coal-bearing substance or methane gas, and includes abandoned
works, waste piles and machinery at or below the surface belonging to or
used in connection with any or all of the openings, excavations or workings.
use
means a permitted use or discretionary use.
Utility
means a use where a system or works are provided for treatment, storage
or distribution of one or more of the following:
(a) waterworks;
(b) sewage disposal;
(c) public transportation;
(d) irrigation;
(e) drainage;
(f) fuel;
(g) electric power;
(h) heat;
(i) waste management (excluding a Waste Transfer Station); and
(j) communications (excluding a Telecommunication Structure).
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vehicle, derelict
means any vehicle no longer in road worthy condition, in a state of
disrepair, wrecked or being dismantled but does not include vehicles stored
in buildings, commercial or farm vehicles or vehicles used for commercial
or industrial purposes on land designated for commercial or industrial use
in this Bylaw.
Veterinary Clinic
means a use for the medical treatment of animals and includes provision
for their overnight accommodation within the building only, and may
include associated office space. This does not include Pet Care Services.
violation ticket
means a ticket issued pursuant to Part II of the Provincial Offences and
Procedures Act and regulations enacted thereunder.
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Warehousing and
Distribution
means a use where goods are stored inside a building and transferred to
and from other locations. Warehousing and Distribution does not include
any manufacturing, display or sales of the goods, but may include
associated administrative functions.
Waste Transfer Station
means a use where solid waste materials are received from collection
vehicles and consolidated into larger vehicles for transport to the landfill.
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Wholesale Outlet
means a use where goods are sold for retail in larger quantities to other
retailers or direct to consumers.
Worship Facility
means a use for the purpose of spiritual worship. Examples include, but are
not limited to, churches, temples, mosques and synagogues.
Wrecker and Salvage
means a use:
(a) where derelict vehicles are stored, dismantled or crushed;
(b) where used motor vehicle parts may be sold;
(c) where motor vehicles in their complete and operable state are
not displayed or sold;
(d) that may have equipment used for crushing, dismantling or
moving motor vehicle parts; and
(e) that may have a building for administrative functions associated
with the use.
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yard
means any open space on a parcel, unoccupied and unobstructed and is the
distance between the property line to the foundation of the principal
building or the exterior finishing materials of an Accessory Building.
yard, exterior side
means the area of a parcel extending from the front foundation of the
principal building to the rear foundation of the principal building and
between the side foundation of the principal building to the exterior side
parcel line.
yard, front
means the area of a parcel extending across the full width of the parcel
between the front parcel line and the front foundation of the principal
building.
yard, interior side
means the area of a parcel extending from the front foundation of the
principal building to the rear foundation of the principal building and
between the side foundation of the principal building to the interior side
parcel line.
yard, rear
means the area of a parcel extending across the full width of the parcel
between the rear parcel line and the rear foundation of the principal
building
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All other words and phrases mean the same as they do in the Act.
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