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Adopted July 10, 2017
Land Use Bylaw 1385/17
STURGEON COUNTY
BYLAW 1385/17
LAND USE BYLAW
STURGEON COUNTY, MORINVILLE, ALBERTA
BYLAW 1385/17 BEING A BYLAW OF STURGEON COUNTY, MORINVILLE, ALBERTA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REPEALING BYLAW 819/96, AND ADOPTING THE LAND USE BYLAW.
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to replace the Land Use Bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Sturgeon County, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled,
pursuant to the authority conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c.M-26
and amendments thereto, enacts as follows:
1.
That Bylaw 1385/17 is to be cited as the "Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw".
2.
That Schedule "A" attached hereto is hereby adopted as part of this Bylaw.
3.
That Bylaw 819/96 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
4.
That this Bylaw shall come into force and take effect 60 days following third reading.
Read a first time this 24th day of January 2017.
Read a second time this 27th day of June 2017.
Read a third time this 10th day of July 2017.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER(CAO)
If any portion of this bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid
portion must be severed and the remainder of the bylaw is deemed valid.
CONSOLIDATED STURGEON COUNTY LAND USE BYLAW 1385/17
Adopted by Council on July 10, 2017
UPDATED: September 8, 2025
This document is consolidated into a single publication for the convenience of users. The Official Bylaw
and all amendments thereto are available from the Legislative Services Department and should be
consulted in interpreting and applying this Bylaw. In the case of any dispute the original Bylaw must be
consulted.
BYLAWS CONSOLIDATED WITH BYLAW 1385/17
1397/17 Adopted by Council on December 12, 2017
1395/17 Adopted by Council on March 27, 2018
1405/18 Adopted by Council on June 26, 2018
1407/18 Adopted by Council on June 26, 2018
1414/18 Adopted by Council on February 26, 2019
1416/18 Adopted by Council on August 28, 2018
1418/18 Adopted by Council on October 23, 2018
1421/18 Adopted by Council on January 22, 2019
1425/18 Adopted by Council on February 12, 2019
1432/19 Adopted by Council on June 11, 2019
1436/19 Adopted by Council on September 10, 2019
1441/19 Adopted by Council on June 25, 2019
1457/19 Adopted by Council on March 10, 2020
1458/19 Adopted by Council on September 8, 2020
1460/19 Adopted by Council on January 14, 2020
1463/19 Adopted by Council on January 14, 2020
1465/19 Adopted by Council on March 10, 2020
1495/20 Adopted by Council on June 30, 2020
1496/20 Adopted by Council on June 30, 2020
1461/19 Adopted by Council on August 25, 2020
1502/20 Adopted by Council on August 11, 2020
1510/20 Adopted by Council on November 10, 2020
1514/20 Adopted by Council on November 24, 2020
1537/21 Adopted by Council on May 13, 2021
1551/21 Adopted by Council on September 14, 2021
1560/21 Adopted by Council on December 14, 2021
1561/21 Adopted by Council on January 11, 2022
1568/21 Adopted by Council on December 14, 2021
1570/22 Adopted by Council on April 12, 2022
1571/22 Adopted by Council on July 12, 2022
1581/22 Adopted by Council on July 12, 2022
1584/22 Adopted by Council on May 3, 2022
1587/22 Adopted by Council on May 24, 2022
1591/22 Adopted by Council on August 23, 2022
1597/22 Adopted by Council on November 15, 2022
1605/22 Adopted by Council on February 28, 2023
1613/23 Adopted by Council on March 14, 2023
1615/23 Adopted by Council on March 28, 2023
1620/23 Adopted by Council on March 14, 2023
1621/23 Adopted by Council on June 13, 2023
1622/23 Adopted by Council on June 13, 2023
1609/23 Adopted by Council on June 27, 2023
1607/22 Adopted by Council on July 4, 2023
1631/23 Adopted by Council on September 5, 2023
1624/23 Adopted by Council on September 26, 2023
1634/23 Adopted by Council on November 14, 2023
1639/23 Adopted by Council on February 13, 2024
1632/23 Adopted by Council on February 27, 2024
1647/24 Adopted by Council on March 26, 2024
1642/23 Adopted by Council on April 23, 2024
1645/23 Adopted by Council on April 23, 2024
1649/24 Adopted by Council on May 28, 2024
1670/24 Adopted by Council on March 25,2025
1672/25 Adopted by Council on April 8, 2025
1662/24 Adopted by Council on May 14, 2025
1676/25 Adopted by Council on May 27, 2025
1675/25 Adopted by Council on July 15, 2025
1665/24 Adopted by Council on August 26, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1
ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................................................... 1
PART 2
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS............................................................... 18
PART 3
BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCESS .............................................................................. 29
PART 4
ENFORCEMENT .......................................................................................................... 31
PART 5
GENERAL REGULATIONS ......................................................................................... 33
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS ........................................................................................... 42
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SIGN REGULATIONS .................................................................................................. 60
PART 8
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS ................................................................................. 71
PART 9
PARKING REGULATIONS .......................................................................................... 75
PART 10
LAND USE DISTRICTS ............................................................................................... 81
PART 11
PRIMARY INDUSTRY DISTRICTS ............................................................................. 82
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RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ........................................................................................ 101
PART 13
STURGEON VALLEY SOUTH 1609/23 ..................................................................... 115
PART 14
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ....................................................................................... 157
PART 15
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS .......................................................................................... 163
PART 16
OTHER DISTRICTS ................................................................................................... 173
PART 17
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS ............................................................................... 183
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OVERLAYS ................................................................................................................ 216
PART 19
DEFINITIONS FOR USES ......................................................................................... 223
PART 20
MAPS ......................................................................................................................... 233
Tables
Variances ..................................................................................................................... 22
Fines ............................................................................................................................. 32
Home-Based Business Requirements ......................................................................... 51
Maximum Number of Recreational Vehicles Allowed on a Parcel ............................... 53
Number of Shipping Containers allowed on a Parcel without a development permit
1560/21......................................................................................................................... 55
Commercial and Institutional Landscape Standards .................................................... 73
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Industrial Landscape Standards ................................................................................... 73
Heavy Industrial Landscape Standards........................................................................ 74
Minimum Parking Standards ........................................................................................ 76
Minimum On-Site Parking Stall Requirements ............................................................. 77
Variance Assessment Criteria .................................................................................... 118
Landscaping and Screening Standards ..................................................................... 121
Figures
Figure 1.1:
Abut ................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1.2:
Adjacent .......................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 1.2A:
Average Grade - Typical ................................................................................................ 4
Figure 1.2B:
Average Grade - Corner Lot .......................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.3:
Balcony ........................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.4:
Deck ............................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 1.5:
Garage Suites ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 1.6:
Garden Suites ................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 1.7:
Setback ......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 1.8:
Storey and Storey, Half ................................................................................................ 14
Figure 5.1:
Location of Development on Corner Parcels ............................................................... 33
Figure 5.2:
[REMOVED] 1632/23 ................................................................................................... 38
Figure 5.3:
Elements Not Included in the Meaurement of Height ................................................... 39
Figure 5.4:
Elements Included in the Calculation of Parcel Coverage ........................................... 40
Figure 5.5:
Permitted Yard Encroachments ................................................................................... 40
Figure 5.6:
Corner Parcel Restrictions ........................................................................................... 41
Figure 7.1:
Sign Types .................................................................................................................... 60
Figure 7.2:
Sign Types .................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 9.1:
Parking Stall Standards ................................................................................................ 76
Figure 13.1:
Block and Subdivision Standards ............................................................................... 135
Figure 13.2A:
Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 138
Figure 13.2B:
Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 138
Figure 13.2C: Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 139
Figure 13.2D: Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 139
Figure 13.3:
Townhouse Separation Distance ............................................................................... 140
Figure 13.4:
Building Profile Standards - Building Height .............................................................. 141
Figure 13.5:
Building Profile Standards - Building Footprint .......................................................... 142
Figure 13.6:
Block and Subdivision Standards ............................................................................... 147
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Figure 13.7:
Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 149
Figure 13.8:
Building Placement Standards ................................................................................... 150
Figure 13.9:
Building Profile Standards (35du/nrha) ...................................................................... 151
Figure 13.10:
Building Profile Standards (40 du/nrha) ..................................................................... 151
Figure 13.11:
Fascia Sign ................................................................................................................. 152
Figure 13.12:
Projecting Sign ........................................................................................................... 153
Figure 13.13:
Wall Sign .................................................................................................................... 154
Figure 13.14:
Canopy Sign ............................................................................................................... 155
Figure 13.15:
Freestanding Sign ...................................................................................................... 155
Figure 18.1:
Minimum Separation Distances for Heavy Industrial Facilities .................................. 218
Figure 19.1:
Duplex ........................................................................................................................ 226
Figure 19.2:
[REMOVED] 1560/21 ................................................................................................. 226
Figure 19.3:
[REMOVED] 1587/22 ................................................................................................. 227
Figure 19.4:
[REMOVED] 1587/22 ................................................................................................. 227
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PART 1
ADMINISTRATION
TITLE
This Bylaw is the Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw and is referred to throughout as "this Bylaw".
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate and control the use and development of land and buildings within
Sturgeon County. This Bylaw:
(a)
divides Sturgeon County into districts;
(b)
prescribes in each district the uses that are permitted and discretionary;
(c)
describes purposes for which land and buildings may be used within each district;
(d)
establishes the number of dwelling units permitted on a parcel of land;
(e)
establishes the duties of the Development Authority;
(f)
establishes a method of making decisions on applications for development permits including the
issuance of development permits; and
(g)
identifies the manner in which notice of the issuance of a development permit is to be given.
The Bylaw shall be applied in a manner that serves to implement statutory plans which have been
adopted by the County, as well as the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development
Regulation and provincial land use policies.
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION
Nothing contained within this Bylaw and no approval, permit or agreement issued hereunder relieves any
person from the requirement to comply with the provisions of any other applicable federal, provincial or
municipal law nor the provisions of any caveat, easement or other instrument affecting a building or land.
ENACTMENT
The provisions of this Bylaw come into effect 60 days after receiving third reading by Council and the
repeal of Land Use Bylaw 819/96, as amended (hereafter referred to as the "effective date").
No provision of any other Bylaw with respect to districting, development control, development schemes
and land use classifications shall hereafter apply to any parts of the County described in this Bylaw,
except as specifically provided for in this Bylaw.
Subject only to the provisions in the Municipal Government Act regarding non-conforming uses and
notwithstanding the effect it may have on rights, vested or otherwise, the provisions of this Bylaw govern
from the effective date onward.
Notwithstanding Subsection 1.4.3., any application for development permit deemed complete prior to this
Bylaw coming into effect, will be processed and decided upon under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw
819/96 unless the 1developer signs a consent form to have the application processed against the
provision of this Bylaw.
MEASUREMENTS AND INTERPRETATION
Measurements listed shall adhere and comply to the stated Metric measurements. Imperial
measurements are included for reference only. If a discrepancy exists within this Bylaw between the two
measurements, the Metric measurements shall be referenced and adhered to.
Any measurement greater than the exact prescribed regulation shall be considered in excess of the
requirement and shall not be rounded down.
1 1632/23: All further references to "applicant" replaced with "developer".
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Internal references in this Bylaw shall be interpreted in accordance with the following numbering
convention:
1 Part
1.1 Section
1.1.1 Subsection
1.1.1(a) Paragraph
1.1.1(a)(i) Subparagraph
1.1.1(a)(i)(A) Clause
Notwithstanding the definitions in Section 1.6 and Part 18, the Municipal Government Act as amended,
takes precedence in the case of a dispute on the meaning of any words or clauses herein.
The words "shall" and "must" require mandatory compliance except where a variance has been granted
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act or this Bylaw.
The word "should" advises compliance or adherence (discretionary).
The word "may" means "recommended for best practice".
Words, phrases and terms not defined in this part may be given their definition in the Municipal
Government Act or the Safety Codes Act. Other words shall be defined by the Canadian Oxford
Dictionary or given their usual and customary meaning.
1632/23
The terms "municipality" or "County" in this Bylaw shall refer to the municipal corporation of Sturgeon
County in the Province of Alberta, unless otherwise noted.
The term "Council" in this Bylaw shall refer to the Council of the municipal corporation of Sturgeon County
in the Province of Alberta, unless otherwise noted.
In a case where more than one overlay applies to a parcel, the regulations in the most restrictive overlay
shall take precedence.
If life safety will not be reduced, the Development Authority may accept a dimensional tolerance of up to
2% of any dimension within the bylaw without a variance.
1632/23
TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are defined for the purposes of interpreting the provisions of this Bylaw. (Definitions
for uses are located in Part 18 of this Bylaw):
Abut means immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used with respect to a parcel or development
area, means that the development area or parcel physically touches upon another development area or parcel, and
shares a parcel boundary with it. (See Figure 1.1)
Figure 1.1:
Abut
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Adjacent means contiguous or would be contiguous if not for a river, stream, railway, road or utility right-of-way or
reserve land and any other land identified in this Bylaw as adjacent land for the purpose of notifications. (See Figure
1.2)
Figure 1.2:
Adjacent
Aerodrome see airport.
Agricultural use means the growing, raising, managing and/or sale of livestock, crops, food, horticulture and agri-food
related value-added enterprises including education, motivated either by profit or lifestyle. This does not include
Cannabis Production and Distribution.
1405/18
Airport means any area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) or other supporting surface used,
designed, prepared, equipped or set apart for use either in whole or in part for the commercial arrival, departure,
movement or servicing of aircraft thereon or associated therewith.
Amenity area means a space which is provided for active or passive recreation and enjoyment of the occupants of a
development. Such an area may be for either private or communal use and may be under individual or common
ownership.
Average grade means the ground elevation determined by averaging the highest elevation point and lowest elevation
point along the front parcel line.
1609/23
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Figure 1.2A:
Average Grade - Typical
1609/23
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Figure 1.2B:
Average Grade - Corner Lot
1609/23
Balcony means a covered or uncovered deck attached to a principal building, more than 0.6m (2ft) above grade and
does not have direct access to the ground. (See Figure 1.3)
Figure 1.3:
Balcony
Bare land unit means land described as a unit in a condominium plan by reference to boundaries governed by
monuments placed pursuant to the provision of the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c.S-26, respecting subdivision.
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Basement means a portion of a building or dwelling, partly or wholly below grade and has no more than 1.8m of its
clear height above grade and lies below the finished level of the floor directly above. A basement does not constitute
a storey for the purpose of this Bylaw.
1432/19; 1587/22
Block length means the distance between intersections of through streets, such distance being measured along the
longest street bounding the block and from the right-of-way line of the two (2) intersecting streets.
1609/23
Building means anything constructed or placed on, in, over or under land but does not include a highway or public
road or a bridge forming part of a highway or public road.
Buffer means an area that prevents or mitigates the impact of incompatible uses with one another and may include
but is not limited to a row of trees, shrubs, earth berm or fencing.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer means a person appointed by the County to enforce bylaws.
Campsite means a delineated area or site typically within a campground intended for occupancy by tents and
recreational vehicles on a limited temporary basis and is ancillary to an approved use of the parcel.
1597/22
Cannabis means cannabis plant, fresh cannabis, dried cannabis, cannabis oil and cannabis plant seeds and any
other substance defined as cannabis in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as amended from time to time
and includes edible products that contain cannabis.
1405/18
Cannabis accessory means cannabis accessory as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as
amended from time to time.
1405/18
Cartage means the transportation of goods or materials by heavy vehicles, that typically involves a tractor unit and a
trailer.
1421/18
Clean Fill means soil that has been excavated from uncontaminated sites that cannot or will not be reused at the site
where the soil was excavated. This soil must meet the following criteria: naturally occurring clay, silt, sand, gravel and
rocks up to 6 inches. Clean fill cannot contain any debris or any of the following materials: sod and grass; wood,
branches and twigs; large rocks; garbage; construction materials; processed materials such as compost; dried hydro-
vac processed residue; engineered fill products; re-used or recycled aggregate products; dried pond sediments; water
treatment sludge; pea gravel; etc.; and mixed loads containing any of the above material.
1662/24
Commencement means the alteration of a parcel to further construction of the proposed development.
Commercial trailer means a non-motorized vehicle towed by a motorized vehicle. It is commonly used for the
transport of goods and materials related to the operation of a home-based business.
Common amenity area means an indoor or outdoor space designed for active or passive recreational uses provided
for the use of all occupants of a development.
Common wall means a wall erected at, or upon, a line separating two or more parcels of land, each of which is, or is
capable of being, a separate legal parcel.
1609/23
Concept plan means a scaled drawing providing a two-dimensional layout of what is planned to be constructed on a
parcel and how it will be serviced. A concept plan is not a planning document.
Construction Fill means material that has been procured from a supplier. This may be aggregates such as sand, marl
or gravel or otherwise engineered or processed. Construction fill cannot contain any debris or any of the following
materials: sod and grass; wood, branches and twigs; garbage; construction materials; processed materials such as
compost; dried hydro-vac processed residue; re-used or recycled aggregate products; dried pond sediments; water
treatment sludge; etc.; and mixed loads containing any of the above material. Construction fill is not earth or soil.
1662/24
Council resolution means a formal decision made following a vote by Council.
Crushing means the operation of an industrial crusher designed to process raw aggregate into finer materials.
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Deck means an unenclosed platform or series of platforms with direct access to the ground. (See Figure 1.4)
Figure 1.4:
Deck
Deck, covered means a platform or series of platforms with a roof attached to and forming part of the same building,
with direct access to the ground. A covered deck may be enclosed by glass or other screening.
Density means a form of measurement representing the ratio of dwelling units or parcels per net hectare.
Designated Officer means the County Commissioner of the County and those delegated by the County
Commissioner, and incorporates the powers, duties and functions as established by the Municipal Government Act
and the associated bylaws enacted by Council.
Developer means a person or agency required to obtain a permit or approval, or one that has possession of a valid
permit or approval.
Development means:
(a)
An excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; or
(b)
A building, addition to a building, replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing in, on,
over 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 in or is likely to
result in a change in the use of the land or building, or
(d)
A change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results
in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or building.
Development Agreement means a contract between a municipality and a developer establishing an agreement over
the development of land. These agreements can include provisions for the servicing of lands, payment of off-site
levies and security and are required as a condition of a development permit or subdivision approval.
1632/23
Development Authority means the body established as such by the County's Development Authority Bylaw and is
responsible for receiving, considering, and issuing decisions on applications for development under this Bylaw.
1591/22
Development mix means a variation in the building form and/or type along the block length such that the block is not
comprised of only one built form and/or type for its entire length.
1609/23
Development permit means a document that is issued under this Bylaw and authorizes development. A development
permit is separate and distinct from a safety codes permit.
Discretionary use means a use of land or buildings described in the district regulations of this Bylaw for which a
development permit may be issued with or without conditions, and which conforms to this Bylaw.
Dwelling means a self-contained living quarter containing one dwelling unit;
Dwelling, Temporary means a dwelling, single detached or mobile home on a non-permanent foundation which is to
be used as a dwelling unit for a temporary period of time as determined by the Development Approving Authority and
includes an Agricultural Dwelling or a Family Care Dwelling.
1432/19
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Dwelling unit means a complete building or self-contained portion of a building, containing kitchen, living, sleeping
and sanitary facilities intended as a permanent residence and having an independent entrance either from the outside
of the building or through a common area inside the building.
Easement means a registered right to use land, generally for access to another parcel or as a right-of-way for a utility
minor or major.
Elevation means a drawing made in projection on a vertical plane to show a building façade or, is a geographic
location referencing its height above or below a fixed reference point.
Encroachment means any development or landscaping improvement which crosses over a parcel line, easement or a
setback.
Environmentally significant lands means, as defined in the Municipal Development Plan, all lands in the County that
are:
(a)
a swamp;
(b)
a gully, ravine or coulee;
(c)
an escarpment;
(d)
a natural drainage course;
(e)
riparian lands adjacent to the beds and shores of rivers, streams, creeks, watercourses and natural drainage
courses;
(f)
wetlands;
(g)
lands subject to flooding, including flood risk areas, floodways and flood fringes;
(h)
hazardous lands;
(i)
natural areas including forest, woodlands, meadows and prairies; or
(j)
contaminated lands.
Event means a limited term commercial activity or gathering that may include entertainment, food and beverage
services, additional parking, and other additional services. Examples may include weddings, ceremonies, retreats,
parties, corporate functions, concerts, tradeshows, markets, and farm-to-table dinners.
1597/22
Excavation means any breaking of ground, except common household gardening.
Exterior storage means the storage of material and equipment associated with use, but excludes the maximum
number of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and commercial trailers allowed and associated with the use.
1560/21
Extraction means the stripping and stockpiling of soil, overburden and aggregate materials and the transport of said
materials.
Farmstead means the developed portion of an agricultural parcel which is generally comprised of a dwelling and
various improvements related to the raising or production of crops or livestock. A farmstead may include accessory
buildings, accessory agricultural buildings and shelterbelts.
Fence means a vertical physical barrier constructed for the purposes of marking a boundary, limiting visual intrusion,
preventing unauthorized access or sound abatement.
Floor area means the sum of the areas of all floors of a building measured to the outside surface of exterior walls and
the centre line of fire walls but not including the floor areas of basements, attached garages, verandahs or
breezeways.
1560/21
Foundation means the lower portion of a building, usually concrete or masonry, including the footings which transfer
the weight of the building to the ground.
Frontage means the length of a parcel adjacent to a road boundary measured along the front parcel line, or upon a
specified parcel line determined by the Development Authority where a parcel does not abut a road.
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Full municipal servicing means the provision of both a municipal waterline and a municipal sanitary line to a parcel or
development. This does not include the provision of such services by private or co-op means, nor does it include the
provision of only one of these municipal services.
Garage Suite means a separate single storey dwelling unit developed within or above a detached garage or attached
to the side or rear of a detached garage which shall be accessory to a principal dwelling.
1432/19; 1587/22
Figure 1.5:
Garage Suites
1432/19; 1587/22
Garden Suite means a separate single-storey dwelling unit which shall be accessory to a principal dwelling.
1432/19; 1587/22
Figure 1.6:
Garden Suites
1432/19; 1587/22
Glazing means a part of a wall or window, made of glass. Common types of glazing that are used in architectural
applications include clear and tinted float glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass as well as a variety of coated
glasses.
1609/23
Golf course means an outdoor facility designated primarily for the game of golf. Accessory uses may include office,
retail sales, golf driving range or practice facility or both, food and beverage service and other commercial uses
typically associated with a clubhouse facility.
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Grade means the final ground elevations for controlling the flow of surface water on a lot upon completion of topsoil,
landscaping and/or vegetation.
Grading means any work, operation or activity resulting in a disturbance of the earth. This includes but is not limited to
the removal of topsoil or borrow, the stockpiling, excavating, trenching, backfilling, filling, land leveling, recontouring
and grading. This does not include tree clearing, dugouts or the installation or removal of any landscaping.
1662/24
Grading plan means a plan or drawing prepared by a practicing professional engineer showing contours and grade
elevations for the existing topography, and providing the proposed ground surface elevations at a given site on a
parcel to demonstrate positive major drainage away from any buildings, structure or adjacent parcels.
Guest unit means an attached or detached room, cottage, cabin, yurt or campsite that is designed to be used as
temporary accommodations for one or more people. All guest units provide for sleeping and sanitation, although
sanitation may be provided through shared bathrooms. A guest unit may be equipped with a partial kitchen.
1560/21, 1597/22
Hard surface means a durable surface which may be constructed of concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel, or other
durable rigid materials suitable for all-weather pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Hauling means the transport of materials off-site through the local or provincial road network.
Hazardous lands mean lands that are, or may be, inappropriate for subdivision or development due to inherent or
natural environmental hazards, such as susceptibility to flooding, erosion, poor drainage, organic soils, steep slopes
or any physical condition or limitation that, if developed, may lead to the deterioration or degradation of the
environment, cause property damage or loss of life. Additional hazards may include but are not limited to surface and
subsurface features, such as active and abandoned gas/oil well, mines, unstable slopes, areas exhibiting subsidence
and other natural or man-made features.
Height see Section 5.12
Highway means land that is authorized by a highway authority to be used or surveyed for use as a public highway
and includes a bridge forming part of a public highway and any structure incidental to the public highway.
Industrial Hemp means a crop of a cannabis plants or any part of that plant in which the concentration of
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is 0.3% or less in the flowering heads or leaves. Industrial hemp is not a type of
Cannabis as defined in this Bylaw.
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Infill subdivision means the further subdivision of an existing subdivided parcel within a location where the subdivision
pattern is already established, for the purposes of increasing density or development activity.
Land and Property Rights Tribunal means the Land and Property Rights Tribunal established under the Land and
Property Rights Tribunal Act.
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Land fragmentation means when a natural or man-made boundary, such as a stream or river, transportation network
or registered drainage course, physically divides the landscape. Lands identified as riparian zones or intermittent
(unregistered) natural or man-made drainage ways do not constitute grounds for fragmentation.
Landowner means:
(a)
In the case of land owned by the Crown in Right of Alberta or the Crown in Right of Canada, the Minister of the
Crown having the administration of the land.
(b)
In the case of any other land:
(i)
the purchaser of the fee simple estate in the land under an agreement for sale that is subject of a
caveat registered against the Certificate of Title in the land and any assignee of the purchaser's interest
that is the subject of a caveat registered against the Certificate of Title; or
(ii)
in the absence of a person described in (i) above, the person registered under the Land Titles Act, RSA
2000, c.L-4 as the owner of the fee simple estate in the land.
Landscaping means the added features to a site or development through the use of:
(a)
natural elements consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, hedges, grass and other ground cover, and
(b)
hard elements consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick, stone, concrete, tile and wood, excluding
monolithic concrete and asphalt.
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Lane means a road that is primarily intended to give access to the rear of buildings and parcels.
Loading space means an on-site parking stall reserved for temporary parking for the purpose of loading or unloading
goods and materials.
Lot see Parcel
Manager means the manager of the County department appointed by the County Commissioner that is responsible
for administering this Bylaw, or their delegate(s).
Marginal Fill means earth material that contains debris including sod and grass; wood, branches and twigs, and large
rocks; But does not contain garbage; construction materials; processed materials such as compost; dried hydro-vac
processed residue; engineered fill products; used or recycled aggregate products; dried pond sediments.
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Memorandum of Agreement means a written document which outlines the objectives of a development between
Sturgeon County and the developer. This document shall be registered on title for the duration of the development.
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Municipal Government Act means the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c.M-26, and any amendments or
successor legislation along with its associated regulations.
Municipal improvements mean all improvements within publicly owned lands and rights-of-way. This includes, but is
not limited to roads, sidewalks, water, sanitary, stormwater connections and lateral lines, ditches, utilities, municipal
reserves and traffic signage.
Municipal violation tag means a County-issued notice or ticket that alleges a Bylaw offence and provides a person
with the opportunity to pay an amount to the County in lieu of prosecution for the offence.
Natural area means a geographic area having a physical or cultural individuality developed through natural growth,
rather than design or planning and is destined for conservation, preservation or restoration of natural features,
biodiversity, ecological processes, and/or for cultural significance.
Net residential hectare means the land required for residential purposes within a residential neighbourhood. This
excludes Environmental and Municipal Reserve, roads (including local, collector and arterial), public utilities,
stormwater management facilities, and commercial, industrial, and institutional lands.
Non-conforming building means, as defined in the Municipal Government Act, a building that:
(a)
is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction on the date that this Bylaw or any amendment thereof
affecting the building or land on which the building is situated becomes effective; and
(b)
on the date this Bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective does not, or when constructed will not,
comply with this Bylaw.
Non-conforming use means, as defined in the Municipal Government Act, a lawful specific use:
(a)
being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully under construction, at the date
this Bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the land or building becomes effective; and
(b)
that on the date this Bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective does not, or in the case of a building
under construction will not, comply with this Bylaw.
Off-site means a location other than the parcel which is the subject of a development.
On-site means a location on the parcel which is the subject of a development.
Overlay means a regulatory tool within the Land Use Bylaw applied to a geographic area to alter or specify
regulations for permitted and discretionary uses in otherwise appropriate Districts, in order to achieve the local
planning objectives in specially designated areas as determined by the Municipal Development Plan, other statutory
plan or study adopted by Council.
Parcel means a lot as shown on an official plan as defined in the Surveys Act that is filed in the Land Titles Office.
Parcel area means the total land area of a parcel.
Parcel, corner means a parcel at the intersection of two or more roads other than alleys or lanes.
Parcel coverage means the total percentage of the parcel area covered by all buildings or structures which are
located higher than 0.6m (2ft) above grade.
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Parcel depth means the distance between the front and rear parcel lines as measured perpendicularly or radially from
the mid-point of the front parcel line.
Parcel line or boundary means a boundary delineating the edge of the parcel.
Parcel width, in the case of a rectangular parcel means the distance measured between the two side lot lines where it
abuts the road. In the case of an irregularly shaped lot such as a pie-shaped parcel, the width shall be the horizontal
distance between the side parcel lines at 9m (29.5ft) from the front parcel line. For reverse pie-shaped parcels, the
parcel width is the horizontal distance between the side parcel lines measured 22m (72.2ft) from the front parcel line.
For other parcels where the parcel width cannot be reasonably calculated by these methods, the Development
Authority shall determine the mean parcel width having regard to access, shape and buildable area of the parcel, and
the mean parcel width and location of buildings on abutting parcels.
Parking stall means a space delineated and set aside for the parking of one vehicle.
Peace Officer means a person as defined in the Peace Officer Act, S.A. 2006, c. P-35.
Permeable Surface means a surface that can be penetrated by water and includes, but is not limited to, soil, soft
landscaping, concrete permeable pavers, loose granular materials, asphalt crush or other material approved by the
Development Authority. Does not include hardscaped asphalt, concrete, traditional pavers, or packed gravel.
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Permitted use means a use of land or building or structures described in the district regulations of this Bylaw which
conform to all applicable regulations of this Bylaw, for which a development permit shall be issued by the
Development Authority with or without conditions.
Planning document means a tool used to provide long-range or current land use planning direction, in accordance
with the Municipal Development Plan. It can refer to either a regional or local planning document.
Planning document, local means, as established by the Municipal Development Plan, a planning tool that provides
detailed information on a site-specific parcel regarding the current land use, subdivision or development. The
document builds upon and supports the regional planning document and provides additional details regarding the
implementation of the plan.
Planning document, regional means, in accordance with the Municipal Development Plan, a planning tool that
provides general information about land use planning and investment for a large spatial area in the County (or
Neighbourhood). Examples include, but are not limited to Intermunicipal Development Pans, Area Structure Plans
and Area Redevelopment Plans.
Play structure means a commercially manufactured construction that is designed for children to play on or in.
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Practicing professional includes but is not limited to an engineer, architect, landscape architect, planner, surveyor,
biologist or geoscientist who is registered/licensed and in good standing with a professional organization constituted
under an Act, practices under the organization's code of ethics and is subject to the organization's disciplinary action.
Pre-Subdivision Multi-lot means residential land that is being prepared for future multi tot residential development.
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Principal building means a building which constitutes the primary purpose for which the parcel is used and is the main
building among one or more buildings on the site. The principal building shall be determined by the Development
Authority.
Principal dwelling means the main dwelling unit on a parcel, typically the first dwelling unit constructed on a parcel.
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Principal use means the primary purpose for which a building, development area or parcel is used in the opinion of
the Development Authority. There shall be no more than one principal use on a parcel, except where indicated by this
Bylaw.
Private property means a property that is not defined as public property.
Projection means that portion of a building which extends horizontally beyond the foundation of a building, but is not
constructed on the foundations, and may include, but is not limited to eaves, balconies, canopies, awnings, and
uncovered decks. An accessory building is not considered a projection.
Provincial violation ticket means a "violation ticket" as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedures Act,RSA 2000,
c.P-34.
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Public property means, except for highways, any property owned, held or controlled by the County or other public
authority.
Public right-of-way means any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, or alley or similar place which is owned
or controlled by a governmental entity.
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Quarter section means a parcel of land equaling 64.7 ha (160 ac) more or less.
Rail-Related means any activity, building or structure that is related to the operation or maintenance of a railway,
railyard and associated infrastructure, or requires access to railway infrastructure for transport.
Reclamation means the restoration of a parcel or development area in a manner that will accommodate future land
use and development.
Recreational vehicle means a wheeled structure designed to provide seasonal and/or temporary living quarters for
travel or recreational purposes which may or may not be a motor vehicle itself. Typical examples are travel trailers,
motor homes, truck campers and tent trailers. A recreational vehicle is not a dwelling.
Recycled Fill means processed material such as re-used or recycled aggregate products, construction materials,
dried sediments etc. that is classified as a beneficial use of waste by the Waste Control Regulation or has been
otherwise approved as uncontaminated by a qualified professional.
Retaining wall means a structure constructed to withstand lateral pressure in order to hold back earth, loose rock or
similar materials, but does not include a foundation wall.
Right-of-way means an area of land required to accommodate a utility alignment or public road and includes:
(a)
a statutory road allowance;
(b)
a utility corridor or public road created by dedication;
(c)
a utility corridor or public road created by a subdivision plan or survey plan; or
(d)
a public road created by easement or other similar agreement allowing public traffic.
Road means a road right-of-way designed and constructed for public vehicular traffic. This does not include an alley
or lane.
Road, arterial means a public road designed to accommodate medium to high traffic volumes for local and regional
trips.
Road, collector means a public road that is designed to accommodate medium traffic volumes which connects local
and arterial roads and also provides direct property access.
Road, local means a public road that is designed to accommodate low traffic volumes which provides direct access to
rural and urban development such as country residential and estate areas, hamlets and industrial areas.
Road surface means that portion within the road right-of-way referred to as the carriage way which is intended for
motor vehicle passage.
Road use agreement means an agreement between the County and a developer that determines the restrictions and
procedures for road use by individuals or companies with extensive or continuous haul projects.
Safety code permit means a building, gas, plumbing, private sewage or electrical permit issued in accordance with the
Safety Codes Act, RSA 2000, c. S-1.
Screening means a fence, berm or natural landscaping or combination of these used to visually and physically
separate areas.
Secondary suite means a dwelling unit developed within, or attached to, a principal dwelling.
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Self-supported means supported by one or more columns, uprights, or braces in or upon the ground that are not
attached to, and do not form part of a building.
Setback means the perpendicular distance that a development shall be set back from the front, side and rear parcel
boundaries or rights-of-way as specified in the particular district in which the development is located. The minimum
horizontal distance is measured perpendicularly from the nearest point of development or specified portion thereof, to
the parcel boundary, excluding corner cuts. (See Figure 1.7)
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Figure 1.7:
Setback
Silica sand means sand that is made up of at least 95% silicon dioxide and less than 0.6% iron oxide.
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Shelterbelt means an established row(s) of mature trees which are intentionally planted and/or arranged by nature in
a manner that has historically protected a property or development from the wind.
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Statutory plan means a Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan or Area
Redevelopment Plan adopted pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
Stockpiling means a pile of topsoil, subsoil or overburden that is temporarily stored on a parcel.
Storey means that portion of a building which is situated between the top of any floor and the top of the floor above it,
or the ceiling if there is no floor above. If the top of the floor directly above a basement is more than 1.8m (5.9ft)
above grade, the basement shall be considered a storey. (See Figure 1.8)
Storey, half means the living space contained under a peaked roof. (See Figure 1.8)
Figure 1.8:
Storey and Storey, Half
Street exposure means the elevation, frontage, or façade of a building.
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Stripping means any activity that removes or significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise stabilized soil surfaces,
including clearing and grubbing operations.
Structural alteration means any change or addition to the supporting members of a structure, including the
foundations, bearing walls, rafters, columns, beams and girders.
Studio means an enclosed space used by a person engaged in artistic employment or instruction in painting,
sculpture, photography, music, dancing, dramatics, literature or similar occupations.
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Subdivision means the division of a parcel of land by an instrument, as per the Municipal Government Act.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board means a group of members appointed by Council in accordance with the
Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw.
Substantial completion means a stage of a construction or building project including the completion of exterior
features (i.e. siding, roofing, windows, steps and landings, and decks/railings).
Topsoil means the A Horizon of soil as defined in the Field Handbook for the Soils of Western Canada or as
otherwise identified by a qualified professional.
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Use means the purpose or function of land or building as determined by the Development Authority.
Value Added Agricultural Processing means storage and upgrading of agricultural products for distribution or sale
through value added processes such as mixing, drying, canning, fermenting, applying temperature, chemical,
biological or other treatments to plant matter, the cutting, smoking, aging, wrapping and freezing of meat, or similar
production methods.
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Variance means a deviation from a regulation listed in this Bylaw.
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Vehicle, commercial means a unit which includes a multi-axle vehicle or trailer, used in relation to a home-based
business. Commercial vehicles are those considered to require a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 driver's license.
Vehicle, passenger means a vehicle which is considered to require a Class 5 driver's license.
Verandah means a roofed, open-air gallery or porch and is attached to the outside of a dwelling unit.
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Washing or Wash plant means a structure incidental to secondary processing which is used to clean and remove
sediments from aggregate materials.
Waste As defined by the Waste Control Regulation.
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Work camp means a residential complex used to house camp workers by various contracting firms on a temporary
basis. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the camp is usually made up of a number of mobile units,
clustered in such fashion as to provide sleeping, eating, recreation, and other basic living facilities. The units may be
dismantled and removed from the parcel from time to time.
Yard means the required open space unoccupied by any building, unless otherwise permitted in this Bylaw. (Figure
5.1)
Yard, front flanking means that portion of a parcel on a corner parcel abutting the front flanking parcel line extending
from the front yard to the rear yard. The front flanking yard is situated between the front flanking parcel line and the
nearest wall of the principal building. (Figure 5.1)
Yard, front means a yard extending across the full width of a parcel from the front parcel line to the front wall of the
main building situated on the parcel. (Figure 5.1)
Yard, rear means a yard extending across the full width of a parcel from the rear parcel line to the rear wall of the
main building situated on the parcel. (Figure 5.1)
Yard, side means a yard extending across the full length of the parcel from the side parcel line to the sidewall of the
main building situated on the parcel. (Figure 5.1)
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Zero Lot Line means a development on a lot where one side setback is reduced to 0m and the other side setback
includes a maintenance and access easement acting as a setback.
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NON-CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
The Municipal Government Act shall apply in the case of non-conforming uses and buildings.
If a development permit has been issued on or before the day on which this Bylaw or an amendment of
this Bylaw comes into force in the County and this Bylaw would make the development in respect of
which the development permit was issued a non-conforming use or non-conforming building, the
development permit continues in effect in spite of the coming into force of this Bylaw.
A non-conforming use of land or a building may be continued but if that use is discontinued for a period of
six consecutive months or more, any future use of the land or building shall conform with this Bylaw.
A non-conforming use of part of a building may be extended throughout the building but the building,
whether or not it is a non-conforming building, may not be enlarged or added to and no structural
alterations shall be made to it or in it.
A non-conforming use of part of a parcel may not be extended or transferred in whole or in part to any
other part of the parcel and no additional buildings may be constructed on the parcel while the non-
conforming use continues.
A non-conforming building may continue to be used, but the building may not be enlarged, added to,
rebuilt or structurally altered except:
(a)
to make it a conforming building;
(b)
as the Development Authority considers necessary for the routine maintenance of the building; or
(c)
in accordance with the variance powers of the Development Authority provided for in Section 2.8
of this Bylaw.
If a non-conforming building is damaged or destroyed by more than 75 percent of the value of the building
above its foundation, the building may not be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance with this Bylaw.
The land use or the use of a building is not affected by a change of ownership or tenancy of the land or
building unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw or as a condition of a development permit.
If a building becomes non-conforming solely due to a change in a parcel boundary as required by the
County for the purpose of road widening and the building no longer meets the required setback, the
building will be considered to be compliant with this Bylaw.
A temporary dwelling that was approved under Land Use Bylaw 819/96 may be allowed to remain
pursuant to this Bylaw, forgoing the renewal of a development permit that was valid on the date of the
passing of this Bylaw and shall be considered a non-conforming building. Should a temporary dwelling
comply with the regulations of an accessory dwelling unit under Section 6.1A and the definition of a single
detached dwelling, a development permit application to change the use may be applied for.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Development Authority is the Authority created by the establishment of a Development Authority
Bylaw.
A Development Authority, acting as the Development Authority:
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(a)
shall receive and review development permit applications to determine if they are complete;
(b)
may refer for comments, a development permit application, to any municipal, federal, or provincial
department or any other agency, body or individual deemed appropriate;
(c)
may consider and make a decision on any application for a permitted or discretionary use;
(d)
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(e)
shall keep and maintain, for inspection by the public, during normal office hours, a copy of this
Bylaw, as amended; a register of all development permit applications and the decisions; and shall
ensure that copies of this Bylaw and amendments are available to the public at the fee prescribed
by Council;
(f)
shall perform other such duties as described elsewhere in this Bylaw;
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(g)
shall perform such duties as are established under this Bylaw to enforce this Bylaw in
conformance with the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulations
and the provincial land use policies; and
(h)
with respect to DC districts, consider and make a decision on an application where Council has
delegated the decision-making authority with direction that it considers appropriate.
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Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall perform such duties as are specified in the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw, and Part 2 of this Bylaw.
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
General Purpose
These districts are intended to enable Council to exercise control over the use and development of parcels
or buildings. These districts provide for developments that, due to their unique characteristics, innovative
design, or unusual site constraints, require specific regulation unavailable in other districts.
General Application
(a)
There are two means of application for DC districts:
with regulations - The owner of a site may apply to amend this Bylaw to add a new DC
district that would apply to an area or parcel. As part of the Bylaw amendment, a district
would be created which would detail uses, requirements and provisions that would apply to
the subdivision and/or development of the parcel or area; or
without regulations - The owner of a site may apply to redistrict a site to DC, without the
creation of parcel or area specific uses, requirements, or regulations. In this case, an
application for a development permit will be considered based upon the merits of the
respective proposal that is brought forward by the owner of the site, and would rely on the
guidance and policies of any applicable planning document.
(b)
DC districts shall only be applied where the following conditions are met:
the development is, in the opinion of Council, considered appropriate for the site, having
regard to the policies and objectives of any plan, statutory or otherwise, this Bylaw, and
compatibility with the scale and character of surrounding development;
the use of any other district to accommodate the development would, in the opinion of
Council, result in potential conflicts with existing or future surrounding development, should
the full development potential of such a district be utilized; and
the development is of a unique form or nature not contemplated or reasonably regulated by
another district.
Statutory Plans
A decision on any development permit application under a DC district shall have regard for any statutory
plan affecting the lands the DC district applies to.
Appeals
(a)
On a decision for development permit applications made by Council, there is no ability to appeal.
(b)
Where the decision of a development permit application is under the authority of the
Development Authority, the ability to appeal is available subject to Section 685(4)(b) of the
Municipal Government Act.
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Decisions can be rendered on development permit applications for signs by the manager in accordance
with Part 7 of this Bylaw.
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PART 2
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PROCESS
CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw or in the Municipal Government Act:
(a)
no development shall be undertaken within the County unless a development permit has been
issued; and
(b)
no person shall carry out or continue a development except in accordance with the terms and
conditions of a development permit.
PERMIT FEES
A schedule of the current permit fees shall be established by Council resolution and will be applicable to
applications contemplated under this Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The following developments do not require a development permit provided that the proposed
development is in conformance with the applicable regulations of this Bylaw and shall be carried out or
performed in accordance with all other applicable legislation, regulations and bylaws:
(a)
the maintenance or repair of a building if the work does not include structural alterations;
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(b)
the completion of a development which was under construction in accordance with a lawful
development permit issued before the effective date of this Bylaw, provided that the development
is completed within a period of twelve months from the date this Bylaw comes into effect, unless
an extension to this period has been granted by the Development Authority;
(c)
municipal improvements that have been approved as part of a Development Agreement, such as,
but not limited to: reservoir, lift station, pump house, entrance feature or gate, sound attenuation
wall;
(d)
trail improvements and accessory uses (included but not limited to benches, bike-racks, garbage
bins or lighting);
(e)
a play structure;
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(f)
a temporary building or structure on a parcel where:
the temporary building or structure is on the same parcel as the principal building under
construction;
the temporary building or structure is not located on any road or utility right-of-way;
the temporary building or structure conforms to the setbacks of the applicable district; and
the temporary building or structure is removed within 30 days of substantial completion of the
approved development and at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(g)
the placement of shipping containers in accordance with Section 6.27 of this Bylaw;
(h)
the erection of a fence or other enclosure which is no higher than 1.83m (6ft) in height;
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(i)
extensive agriculture;
(j)
extensive livestock;
(k)
confined feeding operation;
(l)
the erection of freestanding flagpoles, lightning rods and other poles not exceeding 4.5m (14.8ft)
in height from grade;
(m)
the use of a building or part thereof as a temporary voting station, a candidate's campaign office
or any other official temporary use in connection with a federal, provincial, municipal or school
board election or referendum;
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(n)
uncovered decks that project into the rear and/or side yard, and are less than 0.6m (2ft) above
grade;
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(o)
grading that is part of a development for which a development permit has been issued or in
accordance with an executed Development Agreement;
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(p)
in all districts, construction of an accessory building that is less than 10m² (107.6ft2) in floor area,
if the development complies with the provisions of this Bylaw;
(q)
solar collectors for micro generation mounted on a wall or roof of a building;
(r)
those uses and developments exempted under the Municipal Government Act and regulations
thereto;
(s)
above and underground petroleum tanks as registered by the Alberta Safety Codes Authority;
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(t)
above-ground swimming pools and above-ground hot tubs subject to meeting the applicable
setbacks of the district;
(u)
a telecommunication tower and antenna system;
(v)
a sport court, except for in the R1, R2, R3 and R4 districts in accordance with Section 6.31 of this
Bylaw;
(w)
the storage of recreational vehicles in accordance with Section 6.20 of this Bylaw,
(x)
utility, minor;
(y)
an accessory, agricultural building within the AG district; and
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(z)
Industrial Hemp
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The following developments do not require a development permit provided that the proposed
development is in conformance with applicable regulations of this Bylaw but may require a safety code
permit.
(a)
The repair or replacement of a building that is destroyed by a natural disaster or fire providing:
the original building was not a non-conforming use;
the original building was permitted;
the replacement building will be located in the same location as the original;
the replacement building will be of the same size and footprint as the original; and
the replacement building will be used for the same purpose(s) as the original.
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
An application for a development permit shall be made to the Development Authority on the proper
application form. All development permit applications shall adhere to the minimum requirements outlined
within the latest version of Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards and include the
following:
(a)
a completed application form with the signature of the landowner(s) or an agent authorized by the
landowner(s) to make application;
(b)
a statement of the proposed use of all parts of the land and buildings;
(c)
a copy of the Certificate of Title for the subject property, issued within 30 calendar days prior to
the application date;
(d)
a minimum of three copies of a site plan at a size and scale satisfactory to the Development
Authority, showing all of the following as required:
the legal land description;
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front, rear and side yard setbacks;
north arrow;
the exact location of existing and proposed buildings,
outlines of roof overhangs and dimensions;
provision for on-site loading and vehicle parking;
location of, and dimensions of access and egress points to the site;
hard surfacing, landscaping and identification of surface treatment for all areas;
existing and proposed fencing;
existing and proposed sign locations;
all right-of-ways and easements within or abutting the subject property; and
location of lighting and lighting standards, hydrants and utility fixtures;
(e)
a minimum of three copies of the foundation plans, floor plans and elevations;
(f)
the estimated project value of the proposed development, excluding land;
(g)
identification of existing and abandoned well and battery sites;
(h)
a Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation when required;
(i)
such fee and deposit as is prescribed by Council resolution from time to time, and
(j)
the estimated commencement and completion dates;
In addition to the above, the Development Authority may require an application for a development permit
to include on the site plan the following:
(a)
all adjacent roads and highways;
(b)
any existing and proposed municipal services;
(c)
existing and proposed site grades and drainage patterns;
(d)
the location and boundaries of the bed and shore of any permanent stream or waterbody that is
contained on or bounds the property as defined by an Alberta Land Surveyor;
(e)
landscaping information, including the vegetation that is to be retained and removed being clearly
identified and detailed planting plan with general type, size, number, spacing and height of
plantings; and
(f)
related proposed development such as sidewalks, patios, playgrounds and other similar features.
Other information may be required by the Development Authority to determine how a proposed
development may impact land uses in the vicinity. Additional information shall be prepared by a practicing
professional and may include, but is not limited to:
(a)
agricultural impact assessment;
(b)
biophysical assessment;
(c)
business plan;
(d)
emergency response plan;
(e)
environmental impact assessment;
(f)
environmental site assessment;
(g)
erosion and sediment control plan;
(h)
farm verification;
(i)
fiscal impact assessment;
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(j)
flood hazard mapping study;
(k)
geotechnical report;
(l)
groundwater report;
(m)
historical resources impact assessment;
(n)
landscape plan;
(o)
noise attenuation study;
(p)
parking assessment;
(q)
real property report;
(r)
reclamation plan;
(s)
risk assessment report;
(t)
site grading or drainage plan;
(u)
site servicing plan;
(v)
slope stability report;
(w)
traffic impact assessment;
(x)
tree preservation plan;
(y)
topographical survey;
(z)
wetland conservation plan; and
(aa) any other report, study, plan or information.
COMPLETE APPLICATIONS
The Development Authority shall determine within 20 days after the receipt of a development permit
application whether it is complete in accordance with the information requirements of this Bylaw.
The Development Authority shall inform the developer by electronic or standard mail within 20 days after
the receipt of a development permit application that the application is considered complete.
1407/18; 1632/23
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS
An application for a development permit shall not be considered complete by the County until such time
as the requirements of Section 2.4 have been met to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
If an application for a development permit does not contain all the necessary information or does not
contain sufficient details to complete an evaluation of the application and to make a proper decision, the
Development Authority shall deem the application to be incomplete and inform the developer by
electronic or standard mail within 20 days after the receipt of a development permit application that the
application is considered incomplete.
When notifying a developer that their development permit application is incomplete, the Development
Authority must inform the developer that any outstanding documents and information referred to in the
notice must be submitted by a date set out in the notice or a later date agreed on between the developer
and the Development Authority in order for the application to be considered complete.
The Development Authority shall inform the developer by electronic or standard mail within 20 days after
the receipt of the updated application, that the application is considered complete or incomplete.
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REFERRALS
Development permit applications for discretionary uses which are located within 1.6km (1mi) of an
adjacent municipality shall be referred to the said municipality for comments.
Development permit applications that include developments over 15m (49.2ft) in height; sanitary land fill;
food garbage disposal; sewage lagoon; open water reservoir which are located within the Bird Hazard
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Area of the Edmonton Garrison Heliport Zoning Regulations, shall be referred to CFB Edmonton for
comments.
1432/19, 1632/23
All development permit applications which are located within 1.6km (1mi) of the boundary of a parcel
districted AP, shall be referred to the relevant provincial or federal authority managing the license for the
airport (e.g. Edmonton Airports, Transport Canada) for comments.
The Development Authority shall provide notification of a development permit application for heavy
industrial use to affected landowners within a minimum of 1.6km (1mi) of the subject parcel to allow
opportunities for public consultation prior to the Development Authority rendering its decision.
DECISION PROCESS
A complete application for a development permit will be considered by the Development Authority who:
(a)
shall approve with or without conditions an application for a permitted use where the proposed
development conforms to this Bylaw;
(b)
may approve with or without conditions an application for a discretionary use, where the
proposed development conforms to this Bylaw;
(c)
may refuse an application for a discretionary use, where the proposed development does not
conform to this Bylaw; or
(d)
shall not accept an application for a use which is not a listed permitted use or discretionary use in
the applicable district.
Notwithstanding Paragraph 2.8.1(c), the Development Authority may consider an application for a
development that does not conform with this Bylaw, if in its opinion:
(a)
the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed for the land or building in this Bylaw;
and
(b)
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.
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In exercising their discretion under Subsection 2.8.2, the Development Authority shall consider the
general purpose and intent of the appropriate district and the following requirements:
except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, there shall be no variance from the regulations
prescribing dwelling unit density or parcel coverage;
a variance from the provisions in this Bylaw shall not be granted when the variance will
knowingly cause a building or use to not comply with federal, provincial, or other municipal
regulations, including the Safety Codes Act; and
variance requests to height, setbacks, and other regulations that may affect the conformance
of a structure with municipal, provincial, or federal regulations shall be circulated to affected
departments for review and comment prior to a decision on the application for the
development permit.
A variance request shall include justification as to why the regulation cannot be adhered to.
The Development Authority may issue a variance in accordance with Table 2.1 and Paragraph 2.8.6(a):
Variances
District
Percentage of variance that may be
granted by the Development
Authority
AG - Agriculture
0.1 - 50%
AG2 - Agriculture 2
0.1 - 50%
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District
Percentage of variance that may be
granted by the Development
Authority
R1 - Country Residential
0.1 - 40%
R2 - Country Estate Residential
0.1 - 40%
R3 - Hamlet Unserviced
0.1 - 40%
R4 - Hamlet Serviced
0.1 - 40%
R5 - Multi-Family
0.1 - 25%
R6 - Modular Dwelling
0.1 - 40%
R7 - Urban Residential
0.1 - 50%
HR - Hamlet Reserve
0.1 - 25%
IND - Integrated Neighbourhood
0.1 - 50%
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
0.1 - 50%
C1 - Highway Commercial
0.1 - 25%
C2 - Local Hamlet Commercial
0.1 - 25%
C3 - Neighbourhood Commercial
0.1 - 25%
I1 - Rural Industry Support
0.1 - 50%
I2 - Local Industrial
0.1 - 50%
I3 - Medium Industrial Unserviced
0.1 - 50%
I4 - Medium Industrial Serviced
0.1 - 50%
IR - Industrial Reserve
0.1 - 50%
AP - Airport Support
0.1 - 50%
EP - Environmental Preservation
0.1 - 25%
INS - Institutional
0.1 - 25%
POS - Public Open Space
0.1 - 25%
PU - Public Utility
0.1 - 25%
REC - Recreational
0.1 - 25%
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(a)
The Development Authority may approve a variance in excess of Table 2.1 if any of the following
criteria apply:
there are practical difficulties in complying with the affected regulation(s) due to the use,
character, situation or location of land or a building which are generally not common to other
sites in the same Land Use District;
potential impacts on adjacent properties or roadways and measures to mitigate such impacts
have been addressed in the application;
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(b)
At the discretion of the Development Authority, variances in excess of what is prescribed in Table
2.1 and where circumstances are not supported by Paragraph 2.8.6(a) shall be refused.
1632/23
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT CONDITIONS
In making a decision, the Development Authority may impose such conditions as are appropriate and as
are specifically required by this Bylaw, permanently or for a limited time period.
As a condition of a development permit approval, the Development Authority may require that the
developer enter into a Development Agreement with the municipality to do any or all of the following:
(a)
construct or pay for the construction of:
a road(s) or upgrades to a road(s) required to give access to the development;
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a pedestrian walkway system to serve the development or to give access to an adjacent
development; or
on-site or other parking facilities and loading and unloading facilities.
(b)
to construct, install or pay for any municipal improvements and/or utilities which will be needed to
serve the development;
1407/18
(c)
pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy imposed by bylaw; and
(d)
provide an auto-renewable and irrevocable letter of credit or cash to secure performance of the
conditions of the approval.
To ensure compliance with a Development Agreement, the County may register a caveat under the Land
Titles Act against the Certificate of Title of the property being developed. This caveat shall be discharged
when the obligations to be assumed by the developer under the agreement have been fulfilled.
While not limiting the generality of the Development Authority's discretion as outlined herein, in making a
decision regarding development permit applications the Development Authority may require the following
conditions:
(a)
adherence to additional information as may be required under Subsection 2.4.3;
(b)
adherence to a groundwater monitoring and groundwater protection program;
(c)
adherence to a community benefits plan;
(d)
adherence to community and neighbourhood consultation;
(e)
adherence to provincial and federal regulatory compliance;
(f)
adherence to specified hours, days, months or years of operation;
(g)
limiting the time that a development permit may continue in effect;
(h)
compliance with applicable statutory plans;
(i)
any such other conditions as may be reasonably required, and
(j)
the payment of deposits as per the County's Fees and Charges Schedule.
(k)
shall conform to the submitted plans and shall not be moved, altered, or enlarged except where
authorized by the permit; and
(l)
adhere to a stormwater management plan;
1407/18; 1632/23
Notwithstanding any provision or requirements of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may establish a
more stringent standard for a discretionary use when the Development Authority deems it necessary to
do so.
NOTICE OF DECISION
The decision of the Development Authority on an application for a development permit shall be given to
the developer in the form of a Notice of Decision.
The Notice of Decision must be in writing, specify the date on which the decision was made and contain
any other information required by the regulations of this Bylaw.
The Notice of Decision must be given or mailed by electronic or standard mail to the developer, and
advertised on the Sturgeon County website on the same day the decision is made.
1632/23
Where a development permit has been issued for a discretionary use and, where applicable, for a
development permit issued in a DC district or a development permit for a variance to a regulation, the
Development Authority shall mail a notice by electronic or standard mail on the same day the decision is
made to adjacent landowners and municipalities as per Section 2.7.
At the discretion of the Development Authority, notification may be expanded beyond the adjacent
landowners or the criteria identified in Section 2.7.
1407/18
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The notices referred to in Subsections 2.10.2 and 2.10.3 shall indicate:
(a)
the date the decision was made;
(b)
the location and use of the subject site;
(c)
the decision of the Development Authority;
(d)
that a development permit does not come into effect until after the 21-day appeal period has
ended and no appeals have been submitted;
1407/18
(e)
that a development permit appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board may be
made by any person affected by the issuance of a development permit for discretionary use or
the granting of a variance, or the refusal of a development permit, pursuant to the provisions of
the Municipal Government Act;
(f)
that the Land and Property Rights Tribunal will hear appeals of the Development Authority
decisions where the land is the subject of an application is:
the subject of a license, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the Natural
Resources Conservation Board, Energy Resources Conservation Board, Alberta Energy
Regulator, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board or Alberta Utilities Commission; or
the subject of a license, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the Minister of
Environment and Protected Areas; and
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(g)
the address where a copy of the development permit may be viewed or obtained.
Where an appeal has been made on a development permit, the development permit shall not come into
effect until a decision allowing the development has been made by the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board or the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.
1632/23
When the Development Authority refuses an application for a development permit, the decision shall
outline the specific reasons for the refusal and the time periods during which the developer can make an
appeal and to whom.
The Development Authority shall provide notification of a development permit decision for a natural
resource extraction or secondary processing use to all landowners within a minimum of 1.6km of the
subject parcel.
1607/22
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Development Authority shall issue a development permit after completion of the following:
(a)
approval or conditional approval of the application;
(b)
the delivery of an irrevocable letter of guarantee or letter of credit, if required;
(c)
the execution and delivery of a Development Agreement pursuant to Subsection 2.9.2 if
applicable;
(d)
the payment of the development permit fee,
(e)
the payment of any costs associated with a third-party review of the application, and
(f)
the payment of any applicable securities or deposits.
The date of approval of a development permit shall be:
(a)
the date upon which the Development Authority approves the development permit application;
(b)
in case of an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the date upon which the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or the Land and Property Rights Tribunal renders a
written decision approving the development permit; or
1632/23
(c)
in the case of an appeal or leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal, the date that the Alberta Court
issues its decision and any appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from the determination of the
Alberta Court of Appeal has been finally determined.
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If the development authorized by a permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of its
issuance, or is not carried out with reasonable diligence, the development permit approval ceases and the
development permit is deemed to be void, unless an extension to this period has previously been granted
by the Development Authority.
Where a development permit is issued for a site where any other development permit has been approved,
all previous development permits shall be invalid if the physical aspects of the development conflict with
each other, or both could not occur simultaneously on the site in conformity with the regulations of this
Bylaw.
Where a Development Permit is requested to be revised, a new application shall be submitted with the
following taken into consideration:
(a)
If a revision is requested within 12 months from the date of the Notice of Decision, and it does not
change the nature of the use, expiry, or approval, it may be considered a revision and an
application for only the changes may be considered.
(b)
The Development Authority may approve a change to supporting documents included in Section
2.4 within 12 months of the Notice of Decision if the changes meet the intent of the original
approval.
1632/23
CANCELLATION OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Development Authority may cancel or suspend a development permit, by written notice in
accordance with Part 4 of this Bylaw to the development permit holder, in the case of the following:
(a)
the application for the development permit contains a misrepresentation;
(b)
the application for development permit was incomplete, in that relevant facts were omitted;
(c)
the conditions of the development permit are not fulfilled or are not in the process of being
fulfilled;
(d)
the proposed development has deviated from the approved drawings;
(e)
the developer fails to comply with a Stop Order as per the Municipal Government Act; or
(f)
the development permit was issued in error.
1432/19
.2
Notwithstanding Subsection 2.12.1, the Development Authority shall not cancel a development permit
that has been approved by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the Land and Property
Rights Tribunal, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, or the Alberta Court of Appeal.
1632/23
.3
Notice of the Development Authority's decision to cancel or suspend the development permit shall be
provided in writing by ordinary mail to the landowner, to the developer of the development permit and
adjacent landowners and such notice shall state the reasons for the cancellation of the development
permit.
1432/19
.4
Any person who undertakes development or causes or allows any development after a development
permit has been cancelled, shall discontinue such development immediately and shall not resume
such development until a new development permit has been approved by the Development Authority
and is valid pursuant to Section 2.11 of this Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DEEMED REFUSED
An application for a development permit is, at the option of the developer, deemed to be refused if the
decision of the Development Authority is not made within 40 days after the application has been deemed
complete, unless the developer has entered into an agreement with the Development Authority to extend
the 40 day period.
RE-APPLICATION
Where an application for a development permit has been refused, another application for a development
permit on the same site for the same or similar use of land may not be submitted by the same or any
other developer until at least six months after the date of the refusal or such lesser time period as
determined by the Development Authority.
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APPEAL
An appeal may be made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board where the Development
Authority:
(a)
refuses an application for a development permit;
(b)
fails to issue a decision in accordance with Section 2.13 of this Bylaw and the development
permit is deemed refused;
(c)
issues a development permit subject to conditions;
(d)
grants or refuses to grant a variance; or
(e)
issues an order under Part 4 of this Bylaw.
In addition to Subsection 2.15.1, any person affected by an order, decision, or development permit made
or issued by a Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
1432/19
An appeal may be made to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal where the land is:
(a)
The subject of a license, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the Natural
Resources Conservation Board, Energy Resources Conservation Board, Alberta Energy
Regulator, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board or Alberta Utilities Commission; or
(b)
The subject of a license, permit, approval, or other authorization granted by the Minister of
Environment and Protected Areas.
1632/23
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD HEARING
Pursuant to Section 686(2) of the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board must hold an appeal hearing within 30 days of the receipt of a notice of appeal.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must give at least five days' notice in writing of the
hearing:
(a)
to the appellant;
(b)
to the Development Authority whose order, decision or development permit is the subject of the
appeal; and
(c)
to those required to be notified pursuant to Subsection 2.10.3 of this Bylaw and any other person
that the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board considers to be affected by the appeal and
should be notified.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must make available for public inspection before the
commencement of the hearing all relevant documents and materials respecting the appeal, including:
(a)
the application for the development permit, the decision and the notice of appeal; or
(b)
the order under Part 4 of this Bylaw.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD AT THE HEARING
At the hearing, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must hear:
(a)
the appellant or any person acting on behalf of the appellant;
(b)
a municipality or any of those to whom the application was referred under Section 2.7;
(c)
the Development Authority from whose order, decision or development permit the appeal is
made, or the person acting on his/her behalf, and
(d)
any other person who claims to be affected and that the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board agrees to hear or someone acting on that person's behalf.
DECISION OF THE BOARD
In determining an appeal, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board:
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(a)
shall comply with the provincial land use policies;
(b)
must have regard for but is not bound by statutory plans and the Subdivision and Development
Regulations;
(c)
may confirm, revoke or vary the order, decision or development permit or any condition attached
to it or may make or substitute an order, decision or development permit of its own;
(d)
may make an order or decision or issue or confirm the issuance of a development permit even
though the proposed development does not comply with this Bylaw if, in its opinion, the proposed
development conforms with the prescribed use for the land or building as defined in this Bylaw,
and would not:
unduly interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring properties; and
materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring properties.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must give its decision in writing together with reasons
for the decision within fifteen days of concluding the hearing.
COURT OF APPEAL
Pursuant to Section 688 of the Municipal Government Act, an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal on a
question of jurisdiction or law with respect to:
(a)
a decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; or
(b)
the Land and Property Rights Tribunal on a decision of an appeal under Section 619 of the
Municipal Government Act, an intermunicipal dispute under Division 11 of the Municipal
Government Act or a subdivision appeal.
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An application for permission to appeal pursuant to Subsection 2.19.1 must be filed and served within 30
days after the issuance of the decision sought to be appealed, and notice of the application must be given
to:
(a)
the County;
(b)
the Land and Property Rights Tribunal or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; and
1632/23
(c)
any other person(s) that the judge directs.
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PART 3
BYLAW AMENDMENT PROCESS
AMENDMENTS OF BYLAW
Any amendment to this Bylaw shall be made by an amending bylaw pursuant to Section 692 of the
Municipal Government Act, following a public hearing in accordance with Section 230 of the Municipal
Government Act.
At the discretion of the manager, a developer may be required to submit documentation in support of a
proposed amendment prior to First Reading of the amendment to this Bylaw.
If the proposed amendment to this Bylaw is contradictory to an adopted statutory plan(s) or planning
document, the manager shall advise the developer that an amendment must be made to the statutory
plan(s) or planning document prior to, or concurrently with, the amendment to this Bylaw.
If deemed necessary, and in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Council
may initiate an amendment to this Bylaw affecting any parcel of land without the landowner's consent.
Where an application to amend this Bylaw is refused, another application with respect to the same parcel
or site for a change in land use designation shall not be accepted until at least six months after the date of
refusal, unless:
(a)
otherwise directed by Council; or
(b)
new information related to the amendment is submitted by the developer and is deemed to be
substantially different by the Development Authority.
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
All applications for amendment to this Bylaw shall be made to the manager in writing and shall, unless
initiated by Council, be signed by the landowner or the landowner's agent authorized in writing.
An application to redistrict a parcel of land shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a)
the name, physical and email address and phone number of the developer and the landowner of
the subject parcel and a notice of who will act as the contact person for the application;
(b)
a letter of authorization signed by all landowner(s), their agent, or other persons having legal or
equitable interest in the land, unless the application is initiated by Council;
(c)
if applicable, the municipal address(es) of the subject parcel of land(s);
(d)
a copy of the Certificate of Title for the subject parcel(s), issued within thirty days prior to the
application date;
(e)
copy of any restrictive covenant(s) or caveats registered on the Certificate of Title;
(f)
a written statement from the developer explaining the reasons for the proposed amendment and
how the amendment conforms with any relevant statutory plan(s) or planning document(s);
(g)
a properly dimensioned map of an appropriate scale indicating the parcel of land(s) to be
amended, its relationship to existing land uses within a 1km (0.6mi) radius of the boundaries of
the parcel of land(s) and including any prominent geographic or natural features;
(h)
the appropriate fee as amended from time to time by Council resolution;
(i)
any other information as established by this Bylaw; and
(j)
any other information or documents required by the manager or Council.
An application for a text amendment to this Bylaw shall include the following:
(a)
a written statement from the developer explaining the reasons for the proposed Bylaw
amendment and how the amendment conforms with relevant statutory plan(s) or planning
document(s);
(b)
the exact content of the proposed text amendment;
(c)
the appropriate fee as amended from time to time by Council resolution;
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(d)
a description of how the proposed text amendment may affect properties or developments of a
similar nature;
(e)
any other information as established by this Bylaw; and
(f)
any other information deemed necessary by the manager, Council, or established by this Bylaw.
Notwithstanding Subsection 3.2.3 of this Bylaw, an application shall not be accepted which proposes a
text amendment affecting a use or regulation on a particular parcel only. In such instances, the developer
shall instead be requested to either alter the application so that the proposed text amendment would be
applicable to all properties or developments of a similar nature, or apply to redistrict the particular parcel
to a more appropriate district.
The manager or Council may refuse to accept an application to amend this Bylaw if the required
information has not been supplied or if the information is of inadequate quality to properly evaluate the
application.
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Upon receipt of a complete application for amendment to this Bylaw, and prior to second reading of the
amending bylaw, the manager shall cause the matter to be advertised in accordance with the Public
Notification Bylaw.
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The manager may require that the developer hold at least one public meeting prior to the public hearing.
Notwithstanding Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, this Bylaw may be amended without giving notice or holding a
public hearing, if the amendment constitutes a clerical (which can include mapping), technical,
grammatical or typographical error or does not materially affect this Bylaw in principle or substance,
pursuant of Section 692(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
The manager shall require that a notification of a public hearing for any redistricting to a DC - RE
Resource Extraction - Direct Control District or RE - Resource Extraction district be provided to all
landowners within a minimum of 1.6km of the subject parcel to support public consultation opportunities
during the redistricting process.
1607/22
PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, during a public hearing, Council:
(a)
must hear any person, group of persons or person representing them, who claims to be affected
by the proposed amendment and who has complied with the procedures outlined by Council; and
(b)
may hear any other person who wishes to make representations and whom Council agrees to
hear.
After considering the representations made to it and any other matter it considers appropriate, Council
may:
(a)
give another reading to the amendment bylaw;
(b)
refer the amendment application back to Administration to request further information, clarification
or for another reason;
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(c)
make an amendment to the amending bylaw and proceed to pass it without further advertisement
or hearing(s); or
(d)
defeat the amendment bylaw.
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PART 4
ENFORCEMENT
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Municipal Government Act shall apply in the case of Stop Orders issued where this Bylaw is
contravened.
CONTRAVENTION
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to
be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do or
refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or fails to comply
with any order, notice, or direction given under this Bylaw, commits an offence. Each calendar day that a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offence.
No person shall authorize or undertake any development that is not consistent with the description,
specifications or plans that were the basis for issuing a development permit under this Bylaw.
No person shall contravene or fail to comply with a condition of a development permit issued under this
Bylaw or a Development Agreement entered pursuant to a development permit or a subdivision approval.
RIGHT OF ENTRY
Pursuant to Section 542 of the Municipal Government Act, a Designated Officer may enter into or upon
any land or structure within the County for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Bylaw or the
Municipal Government Act and the regulations thereunder.
After reasonable notice to the landowner or occupant in accordance with the Municipal Government Act,
a Designated Officer may enter the property at reasonable times (generally taken to mean between 7:30
a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) to ascertain if the requirements of this Bylaw are being met.
A person shall not prevent or obstruct a Designated Officer from carrying out any official duty under this
Bylaw. If consent is not given, the County may apply for an authorizing order (e.g. Order of Court of
Queen's Bench).
STOP ORDERS
A Stop Order may be issued in circumstances where development, land use or use of a building is not in
accordance with:
(a)
this Bylaw;
(b)
Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act;
(c)
the Subdivision and Development Regulation;
(d)
a development permit;
(e)
a Development Agreement; or
(f)
a subdivision approval.
A Stop Order will be issued by the Development Authority or a Designated Officer and delivered to the
appropriate recipient by a Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer or via registered mail.
A Stop Order shall be made by written order directed to the landowner, the person in possession of the
land or buildings or the person responsible for the contravention, or all of the above to conduct the
following as specified:
(a)
stop the development or use of the land or building in whole or in part;
(b)
demolish, remove or replace the development; and/or
take other measures as specified in the Stop Order to bring the development, use or activity into
compliance with the pertinent regulations.
A Stop Order shall include the following information:
(a)
the text of the regulation being violated;
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(b)
a timeline of when the order must be carried out;
(c)
the actions that must take place to bring the lands or activity into compliance, if possible and
(d)
the recipients right to appeal the order.
If the Stop Order is not complied with, the County, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, may
enter upon the land or building and take such action as is necessary to carry out the Stop Order, or may
apply to the Court of Queen's Bench to pursue a Court Order to achieve compliance.
The County's costs of carrying out any actions required for compliance with the Stop Order may be added
to the tax roll of the land subject to the order.
The County may register a caveat with respect to a Stop Order in the Land Titles Office, provided that the
caveat is discharged when the order has been complied with.
In a DC district, Council may delegate its authority to a Designated Officer to undertake enforcement
actions.
PENALTIES AND FINES
A person who violates or contravenes the provisions of this Bylaw or permits a violation of this Bylaw, is
guilty of an offence, and is liable for the penalty/fine set out in Table 4.1, or if no penalty/fine is specified
in Table 4.1 for the particular offence for a fine upon conviction of not less than $250.00 and not more
than $10,000 and, in addition, an additional fine for every calendar day the offence continues.
A Peace officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue, with respect to an offence under this Bylaw, a
provincial violation ticket or Municipal violation tag.
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Where a provincial violation ticket or Municipal violation tag specifies a fine amount in accordance with
Table 4.1, a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine amount may be made.
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Fines
Bylaw Reference
General Description of Offence
Minimum Penalty/Fine
Sections 2.1 and 4.2
Contravening approved
development permit or conditions of
approved development permit.
$500 for first offence
$1,000 for second and following
offences.
Section 2.12
Developing with expired
development permit or continuing
development after development
permit cancellation.
$1,000
Subsection 4.2
Contravention of any part of this
bylaw.
$500 for the first offence
$1000 for the second and
following offences.
Subsection 4.2.1
Failing to comply with any order
issued under Section 4.4 of this
Bylaw,
$1,000
Subsection 4.3.3
Obstruction of a Peace Officer or
Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
$1,000
The penalties and offences indicated in Table 4.1 are supplementary to the Municipal Government Act,
under which any person who commences a development and fails to obtain a development permit or
comply with a condition of a development permit is guilty of an offence.
With respect to a sign placed or erected in contravention of this Bylaw on a public parcel that is not
subject to a lease or license of occupation, the appearance of the name of an individual, business or
organization on the sign, whether for the purpose of declaring ownership of the sign or advertising
thereon, is at first sight proof that the individual, business or organization caused or permitted the sign to
be placed on the parcel, and that individual, business or organization shall be deemed responsible for the
referenced contravention.
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PART 5
GENERAL REGULATIONS
The regulations included in this Part are in addition to those in Section 2.4 and shall apply to all districts, unless the
district regulations state otherwise, in which case the district regulations shall prevail.
ACCESS TO A PARCEL
The Development Authority shall not approve a development permit unless provision for access is
included with the application for a development permit, to the satisfaction of Engineering Services.
The Development Authority may impose a condition of the development permit, requiring the developer to
enter into a development agreement with the County to construct or pay for the construction or upgrading
of a road necessary to serve the development.
BARE LAND CONDOMINIUMS
A bare land unit shall comply with all the general regulations of this Bylaw and with the regulations
applicable to the district within which the bare land unit is located as if the unit were a parcel.
With the exception of common property lines on semi-detached or attached units, no building on a bare
land unit may encroach on any property line, utility easement or right-of-way.
A bare land condominium plan shall be treated in all respects as though it were a plan of subdivision and
shall comply with all requirements for a subdivision, including but not limited to:
(a)
adequate pedestrian and vehicle access;
(b)
provision of supply of water, electrical power, gas and sanitary sewer and storm drainage; and
(c)
sequencing and timing of construction of all buildings and servicing.
CORNER PARCELS
A parcel abutting two or more roads shall have one front yard and one front flanking yard, as determined
by the Development Authority.
The front yard property line of a parcel is the shortest parcel line or boundary that abuts a road.
Figure 5.1:
Location of Development on Corner Parcels
DESIGN, CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF BUILDINGS
The quality of the exterior treatment and design of all buildings shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority and shall be compatible with other buildings in the vicinity, unless the building is
intended to set an improved standard of design, character or appearance.
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The exterior finish of a building shall be completed within two years of the date of the development permit
issuance unless otherwise stipulated by the development permit.
DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL
In all districts which allow a dwelling, only one dwelling shall be permitted per parcel as the principal
dwelling, all others shall be considered as Accessory Dwelling Units unless otherwise specified in
Sections 6.1A, 6.13A, and Parts 10 through 17 of this Bylaw.
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EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ABANDONED WELLS
No development shall encroach on or be erected on an easement or right-of-way unless the owner of the
encroaching structure has obtained written consent from the owner or licensee to which the easement or
right-of-way has been granted.
Setbacks from abandoned well, pipeline and sour gas facilities shall be in compliance with provincial and
federal requirements.
EXTERIOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY
Exterior storage of goods and materials associated with an approved development permit shall be kept in
a clean and orderly manner at all times and shall be screened from roads and adjacent residential uses to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Exterior storage is not permitted within the required front yard or flanking front yard setback of a parcel.
Exterior display of goods and materials shall normally be temporary and shall be arranged and
maintained in a clean and orderly manner. The location of an exterior display shall be to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
Any exterior storage or display shall not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood or
materially interfere with the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels.
Any exterior storage or display shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation or occupy any
required parking stalls.
FENCES AND SCREENING
Screening in the form of fences, hedges, landscaped berms or other means is required for commercial
and industrial parcels along the parcel lines abutting a residential land use. Such screening shall be at
least 1.83m (6ft) in height. Length and width of the screening shall be at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
1432/19
No fence or wall shall:
1560/21
(a)
in any residential district, exceed 1.83m (6ft) in height in a rear yard or side yard not abutting a
public road without an approved variance;
1432/19
(b)
in any residential district, except for the AG and R1 districts, exceed 1m (3.3ft) in height in a front
yard or flanking front yard abutting a public road without an approved variance;
1432/19
(c)
in any AG district, for extensive livestock purposes, exceed 2.44m (8.0ft) in height;
1432/19
(d)
in any commercial or industrial district, exceed 2.44m (8.0ft) in height;
1432/19
(e)
in any district, exceed the sight triangle requirements as specified in Section 5.18; or
(f)
in any residential district, include any barbed wire.
The Development Authority, in considering an application, may impose conditions requiring the retention
of trees, or additional plantings, or other screening of such a type and extent that is considered
necessary.
In exercising the discretion of a variance, the Development Authority shall have regard to sightlines and
safety on a road or abutting driveway.
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FUNCTIONAL PLANNING STUDIES FOR ROADS
Notwithstanding the setback provisions identified in any particular district, the Development Authority and
any Appeal Board shall require a minimum front, flanking front, side or rear yard setback be increased to
protect the right-of-way identified for roads for which the County has prepared and accepted a Functional
Planning Study or which have been incorporated into the County's Transportation Master Plan.
GRADING
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General
(a)
The Development Authority shall consider applications that only include Grading as a
discretionary use within the relevant land use district of this Bylaw unless otherwise exempted.
(b)
A development permit is required for Grading if the project involves any of the following unless
otherwise stated:
(i)
The infill of a dugout
(ii)
the parcel is located within a flood risk area;
(iii)
the excavation or infill of land is within or disturbing a natural wetland or drainage
course;
(iv)
the project may impede or interfere with the natural flow of surface water onto adjacent
lands or in public ditches; or
(v)
the proposed recontouring of land changes the grade by more than 0.60m (2.0ft),
including stockpiling or removal of soil;
(vi)
the excavation or infill of land is located within 10m (32.8ft) of a parcel line;
(vii)
the site grading disturbance involves an area of more than 4,000m² (0.4ha)(43,055ft²) or
affects a volume of more than 2,400m³; or
(viii)
earth material is removed from the site.
(c)
In addition to the application requirements for a development permit, a developer may also be
required to provide additional information including but not limited to:
(i)
a pre-development site survey showing the existing conditions of the land to include
topography, vegetation, drainage channels or ditches, natural wetlands and water
courses.
(ii)
a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the disturbed area with setbacks to
parcel lines, the direction of flow of existing and proposed surface drainage with
proposed grade elevations, proposed berm location with specifications (height/width)
and existing or proposed access.
(iii)
the source and volume of fill to be removed from or brought onto the site.
(iv)
a temporary stockpile location plan.
(v)
a detailed description of the operation or development with proposed start and end date
of the project to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; and
(vi)
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan if required by the General Municipal Servicing
Standards.
(d)
Written consent or approval from the province shall be provided to the County prior to grading
activity occurring on the parcel if a natural drainage course or wetland is affected as defined
under the Water Act. A Wetland Assessment and Impact Report (WAIR) may be required to be
submitted as part of an application.
(e)
Filling in excess of 1.5m in depth is considered a deep fill, and a restrictive covenant may be
required to be registered on title in accordance with General Municipal Servicing Standards.
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(f)
On Development sites that contain higher value soil than the proposed fill material, the higher
value soil shall be stripped and stockpiled on the site prior to placement of fill material for
reclamation of the site or used in landscaping.
(g)
The developer shall be responsible for obtaining and coordinating all aspects of utility crossing or
proximity agreement(s), as needed, at their sole expense.
(h)
A Road Use Agreement shall be entered into with the County if the development requires heavy
vehicle hauling of material that exceeds five (5) trips (~50m³) to or away from the same
destination or project in a 24-hour period, or more than twelve (12) trips (~120m³) over three or
more days.
(i)
Stockpiling shall only be considered on a temporary basis. The stockpiling of any materials that
does not form an integral part of a wider development proposal on the parcel, that, in the opinion
of the Development Authority, will create a visual detriment to the surrounding area, shall not be
permitted.
(j)
Drainage measures undertaken as part of a development shall not negatively impact adjacent
parcels by way of flooding or inundation through the redirection of surface water. If the drainage
of a development is found to affect adjacent parcels, all mitigating measures required to remedy
the problem including drainage structures, drainage easements and retaining walls shall be at the
sole expense of the landowner of the parcel where the mitigating measures are required.
(k)
The developer shall provide a grading security deposit in accordance with the County's Fees and
Charges Bylaw, as amended.
(l)
An as-built grading drawing prepared by a qualified professional may be required.
Material
(a)
If topsoil is proposed to be removed from the site or otherwise disrupted, a county Soil
Conservation Officer shall review and render a decision that may include conditioning of
decisions on topsoil removal in accordance with the Soil Conservation Act.
(b)
Any material brought onto a parcel may, at any time, require soil testing to ensure compliance
with best practices. This may include testing for agricultural soil borne pests (including, but not
limited to Clubroot of Canola), hydrocarbons, or Tier 1 or 2 soil analysis to be completed by an
accredited laboratory and/or qualified professional at the sole expense of the developer, and the
results be submitted to the County.
(c)
Material with sample results found to contain agricultural soil borne pests, or hydrocarbons and
soil analysis that exceed regulatory limits or best practices shall be removed, remediated or
managed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority at the Developer's sole expense.
(d)
Clean fill or Marginal fill proposed to be brought into a parcel shall be tested for agricultural soil
borne pests and a Tier 1 soil analysis to be completed by an accredited laboratory and/or
qualified professional at the sole expense of the developer prior to hauling. Additional tests shall
be required, if the volume of material is significant or fill is procured from additional sites.
(e)
Only Clean fill or Marginal fill may be used for Grading on agricultural land used for the purposes
of growing crops or raising of livestock.
(f)
Construction Fill proposed to be brought into a parcel shall provide a Safety Data Sheet specific
to the product to the county and may be required to be included within a drawing detailing how
the product will be used.
(g)
Recycled Fill proposed to be brought into a parcel shall be accompanied by a report by a
qualified professional stating the product is nonhazardous, a Safety Data Sheet shall be provided
and baseline Tier 1 soil analysis of the site to the satisfaction of the Development Authority shall
be provided prior to hauling. Waste not approved in such a matter shall be removed to an
authorized waste management facility and the site reclaimed.
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(a)
These regulations apply to all lands districted under Part 14, 15, 16 and comparable Direct
Control districts under Part 17.
(b)
The Development Authority shall consider applications for Grading as a permitted use within the
relevant land use district of this Bylaw.
(c)
In addition to the application requirements for a development permit, a developer may also be
required to provide additional information including but not limited to:
a pre-development site survey showing the existing conditions of the land to include
topography, vegetation, drainage channels or ditches, natural wetlands and water courses;
a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the disturbed area with setbacks to parcel
lines, the direction of flow of existing and proposed surface drainage with proposed grade
elevations, proposed berm location with specifications (height/width) and existing or proposed
access.
Cut - Fill Plan illustrating the proposed cut, and fill requirements, existing and proposed
contour elevations (existing contours at 0.5m intervals preferred, not to exceed 1.0m
maximum)
Stormwater Management Plan to address capacity of existing systems and requirements to
accommodate new flows with supporting calculations.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan if required by the General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(d)
Grading under this section shall adhere to an approved Stormwater Management Plan/Lot
Grading Plan and an as-built drawing shall be required as a condition of development.
Residential
(a)
These regulations apply to all lands districted under Part 12, 13 and comparable Direct Control
districts under Part 17.
(b)
The Development Authority shall consider applications for Grading for PreSubdivision Multi-lot
as a permitted use within the relevant land use district of this Bylaw.
(c)
A developer Grading for a Pre-Subdivision Multi-lot shall be required to provide additional
information including but not limited to:
a pre-development site survey showing the existing conditions of the land to include
topography, vegetation, drainage channels or ditches, natural wetlands and water courses;
a site plan showing the location and dimensions of the disturbed area with setbacks to parcel
lines, the direction of flow of existing and proposed surface drainage with proposed grade
elevations, proposed berm location with specifications (height/width) and existing or proposed
access.
Cut - Fill Plan illustrating the proposed cut, and fill requirements, existing and proposed
contour elevations (existing contours at 0.5m intervals preferred, not to exceed 1.0m
maximum)
Stormwater Management Plan to address capacity of existing systems and requirements to
accommodate new flows with supporting calculations.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan if required by the General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(d)
A development permit is required for Grading and the Development Authority shall consider
applications that only include Grading as a discretionary use within the relevant residential land
use district of this Bylaw. if the project involves any of the following:
the proposed recontouring of land changes the grade by more than 0.1m and the excavation
or infill of land is located within 1m of a parcel line; or
the site grading disturbance involves an area of more than 1000m² (0.1ha) (10,764ft²) or
affects a volume of more than 100m³. Or
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the proposed recontouring of land would affect volume, direction or velocity of surface
drainage or stormwater runoff.
(e)
In addition to the application requirements for a development permit, a developer shall provide a
Lot Grading Plan prepared and stamped by a qualified professional unless an approved Overall
Stormwater Management/Lot Grading Plan is in current effect for the parcel.
(f)
Grading of Residential parcels shall adhere to an approved Overall Stormwater Management/Lot
Grading Plan and be in accordance with General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(g)
At any time, a landowner may be required to submit a Lot Grading Certificate, at the landowner's
sole expense, if unauthorized alterations appear to result in surface drainage conflicts for
neighbouring parcels or County rights of way.
(h)
Notwithstanding the above, requirements for a Lot Grading Plan may be exempted if, in the
opinion of the Development Authority, the proposed development would not negatively impact
grades or stormwater runoff.
HAZARDOUS LANDS
Where a parcel abuts or contains a natural slope, coulee, ravine or valley of 3m or more of valley depth,
with or without a waterbody present, the setbacks from the top of bank shall be determined by a slope
stability report in accordance with Section 4.3 of the Municipal Development Plan.
1632/23
For the purpose of determining the setback required under Subsection 5.11.1, the valley depth is the
vertical distance measured between the top of bank and the toe of the slope. For valleys that are
composed of one or more benches, the valley depth is the vertical distance measured between the top of
bank of the bench on which the development is to be located and the top of bank of the lower bench.
1632/23
Notwithstanding any district regulation to the contrary, no development shall be allowed within 15m
(49.2ft) of any slope of 15% or greater, unless a lesser or greater amount is identified as acceptable in a
slope stability report prepared by a practicing professional engineer.
1632/23
Figure 5.2:
[REMOVED] 1632/23
The Development Authority may require that the top of bank or toe of slope be identified by survey
completed by an Alberta Land Surveyor.
Notwithstanding that a proposed development conforms in all respects with this Bylaw, where the
application is for development on parcels that are or may be subject to flooding or subsidence, the
Development Authority shall refuse a development permit application unless confirmation is provided from
a practicing professional engineer demonstrating that the development can be made suitable for the
building area.
HEIGHT
The height of a building shall be determined by calculating the vertical distance between the grade at the
exterior wall (or design grade for development that is not built) and the highest point of the building.
On sloping ground, height shall be considered the average of the height at the highest and lowest grade.
In determining the highest point of a building, elements that are not essential to the structure of the
building shall not be considered (see Figure 5.3), including but not limited to the following:
(a)
elevator housing;
(b)
mechanical housing;
(c)
roof entrances;
(d)
ventilation fans;
(e)
skylights;
(f)
solar collectors;
(g)
wind energy systems;
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(h)
steeples;
(i)
antennas;
(j)
smokestacks or chimneys;
(k)
fire walls;
(l)
parapet walls; and
(m)
flagpoles.
Figure 5.3:
Elements Not Included in the Meaurement of Height
INDUSTRIAL USES
In addition to the requirements of Subsections 2.4.1 and 2.4.2, the Development Authority may require
the developer for a development permit within an industrial district or for an industrial use to provide the
following information in addition to the general requirements of the application for a development permit:
1597/22
(a)
type of industry;
(b)
size of building;
(c)
number of employees;
(d)
estimated water demand and proposed source;
(e)
type of effluent and method of treatment,
(f)
transportation routes to be used;
(g)
the need for any ancillary work (pipelines, rail spurs, roads, etc.); and
(h)
any additional information required by the Development Authority.
LIGHTING
Any outdoor lighting for any development shall be located and arranged so that:
(a)
no direct rays of light are directed at any adjacent parcels;
(b)
indirect rays of light do not adversely affect any adjacent parcels; and
(c)
direct and indirect rays of light do not interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic control devices.
PARCEL COVERAGE
Parcel coverage shall be calculated as a percentage by dividing the total amount of building footprint on a
parcel by the total parcel area.
For the purposes of calculating parcel coverage, the building footprint shall not include hard surfacing
(such as driveways).
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For the purposes of calculating parcel coverage, the building footprint shall include:
(a)
the principal building;
(b)
any accessory building or carport;
(c)
any porch or verandah;
1560/21
(d)
any floor area of an upper storey that projects beyond the perimeter of the ground floor; and
(e)
any deck 0.6m (2ft) or more above grade.
1560/21
Figure 5.4:
Elements Included in the Calculation of Parcel Coverage
Accessory, agricultural buildings approved by the Natural Resources Conservation Board for the
purposes of operating a Confined Feeding Operation are not to be considered when calculating parcel
coverage.
1407/18
PERMITTED YARD ENCROACHMENTS
An eave, canopy, bay window, a cantilevered wall section or chimney may project over or onto a required
yard setback to a maximum of 0.6m (2ft).
Decks which are less than 0.6m (2ft) in height or steps of a verandah may project over a required rear
yard setback to a maximum of 1.5m (4.9ft).
1560/21
Figure 5.5:
Permitted Yard Encroachments
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RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
A development permit is required when a building is moved to a new location, either within a parcel, or
from one parcel to another.
Notwithstanding Subsection 5.17.1, this excludes buildings not requiring a development permit as listed in
Section 2.3.
Any foundation remaining on a parcel that is not demolished subsequent to the removal of a building shall
be secured by fencing or other means in order to ensure public safety.
SIGHT TRIANGLES
No buildings, fences, signs, trees, shelterbelts, haystacks or other similar obstructions to visibility which
are more than 1m (3.3ft) above road grade shall be located within the sight triangle along the intersection
of roads as specified in the Sturgeon County General Municipal Servicing Standards and as illustrated in
Figure 5.6.
The location of any shelterbelts shall be located no closer than a minimum of 20m (65ft) from the centre
line of the adjoining rural roadway or 30m (100ft) from the centre line of the adjoining rural roadway where
two rural roads intersect.
1560/21
Notwithstanding Subsection 5.18.1, corner parcel restrictions for development abutting provincial
highways shall be determined by Alberta Transportation.
1560/21
Figure 5.6:
Corner Parcel Restrictions
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PART 6
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
The regulations included in this Part are in addition to those in Section 2.4 and apply to all districts, unless the district
regulations state otherwise, in which case the district regulations shall prevail.
ACCESSORY USE, ACCESSORY BUILDING AND ACCESSORY AGRICULTURAL
BUILDING
Unless otherwise indicated in a district, accessory uses and buildings are:
(a)
permitted in all districts where the principal use is a permitted use in that same district and for
which a development permit has been issued; and
(b)
discretionary in all districts where the principal use is a discretionary use in that same district and
for which a development permit has been issued.
An accessory building or an accessory agricultural building shall not be used as a dwelling unless
approved as an accessory dwelling unit under Section 6.1A or a surveillance suite under Section 6.32.
1432/19; 1587/22
Where an accessory building is attached to a principal building by a roof, an open or enclosed structure
above grade or a floor or foundation which is above grade, it is to be considered part of the principal
building and not as an accessory building and shall adhere to the appropriate principal building setback
regulations.
Except as otherwise provided for in this Section, for any district, an accessory building or use is not
permitted on a parcel without a principal building or use being previously developed on the parcel.
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.1.4 and on a vacant parcel, the Development Authority may accept a
development permit application for an accessory building concurrent with a development permit
application for a principal building, subject to both buildings being constructed within the specified time
frame approved by the development permit.
1407/18
An accessory agricultural building shall comply with the prescribed setbacks for an accessory building in
the applicable district.
An accessory building or accessory agricultural building shall be set back a minimum of 1.9m (6.2ft) from
the principal building.
[REMOVED] 1560/21
6.1A
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT 1587/22
General Regulations
(a)
A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit shall be considered per principal dwelling and
shall be subordinate to the principal dwelling in all districts except AG-Major and AG-Minor
parcels within the Agriculture District, and within the IND-Integrated Neighbourhood District,
which may allow up to two accessory dwelling units.
1609/23
(b)
An accessory dwelling unit located within or attached to a principal dwelling as a secondary
suite shall be a permitted use in the AG and R1 Districts.
(c)
Shall be constructed on a foundation which may or may not include a basement.
1632/23
(d)
Shall not be separated from the principal dwelling by condominium conversion or
subdivision.
(e)
Shall be designed and finished to match or compliment the exterior finish of the principal
dwelling.
(f)
Accessory dwelling units should connect to municipal water and sanitary services where
available.
(g)
An application for an accessory dwelling unit shall verify that the development meets the
current Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice.
(h)
Provision for on-site parking shall be in accordance with Part 9 of this Bylaw.
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(i)
Shall not be permitted on the same parcel containing a group home (major or minor), farm
help accommodation, bed and breakfast, or visitor accommodation.
1609/23; 1632/23
(j)
Shall have an entrance separate from any vehicle entrance and be either from a common
indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the structure.
(k)
The minimum distance between an accessory dwelling unit and principal dwelling shall be
4.8m (15.7ft) or as per the Alberta Building Code.
(l)
Accessory dwelling units developed as garden or garage suites shall meet the development
regulations for accessory buildings of the applicable district.
Accessory Dwelling Unit floor area
(a)
Maximum floor area of Accessory Dwelling Units shall be: 115m2 (1,237ft2) in the R1
district and on AG-Residential parcels within the AG and AG2 Districts, and 80m2
(861sqft) in all other residential districts. There shall be no maximum floor area regulations
on AG-Major and AG-Minor parcels within the AG and AG2 Districts, or within the IND-
Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD-Commercial Mixed-Use District.
1609/23; 1632/23
(b)
Notwithstanding the above, an accessory dwelling unit located entirely within a basement
may have a maximum floor area up to the gross floor area of the main floor of the
principal dwelling.
(c)
Specifically for accessory dwelling units developed within an accessory building such as a
detached garage, the combined floor area shall not exceed the maximum floor area
regulations for an accessory building of the applicable district.
(d)
Specifically in determining maximum floor area for accessory dwelling units shared
mechanical rooms, stairways and attached garages shall be excluded from the floor area
calculations.
BED & BREAKFAST 1560/21
Bed and breakfast developments shall:
(a)
be an accessory use in the dwelling;
(b)
have a maximum of four guest rooms in the AG district and two guest rooms in all residential
districts;
(c)
not alter the external appearance of the dwelling in any manner which, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, is inconsistent with the existing character of the neighbourhood; and
(d)
not include a kitchen or food preparation facilities within the guest rooms.
[REMOVED] 1560/21
A parcel containing a bed and breakfast use shall not contain an accessory dwelling unit.
1560/21; 1587/22
CAMPGROUND
A concept plan satisfactory to the Development Authority shall be submitted with the development permit
application. The concept plan shall:
(a)
identify and address public safety concerns, incompatible land use issues, environmentally
significant lands, development constraints and the topography of the site;
(b)
include a plan for the development area, including the number of stalls and sequence of the
development proposed, including the preliminary layout of campsites and the general location of
the transportation networks, land use, public utilities and reserve land. Road widths, parcel
access and egress, emergency access, parking areas, storage areas, washroom and laundry
areas and recreational areas shall also be addressed;
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Roads leading to a proposed campground may be required, as a condition of development approval, to
be brought into a condition necessary to sustain the volume and type of traffic to be generated by the
proposed campground in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
Campsite Requirements:
(a)
Minimum stall size:
width - 6m (19.7ft);
length - 16m (52.5ft).
(b)
Minimum natural or landscaped buffer between stalls: 4.6m (15ft).
Vehicle Access and Road Requirements
(a)
The location and number of access points to a campground from a road shall be in accordance
with Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(b)
All access points shall be designed to accommodate two-way traffic.
(c)
All campsites shall be accessible by means of an internal road with a minimum width of 3m (9.8ft)
for one-way traffic, or 6m (19.7ft) for two-way traffic.
Amenity and Recreation Areas:
(a)
A minimum of 5% of the total area of a campground shall be set aside as amenity/recreation
spaces and placed in suitable locations.
(b)
Pedestrian circulation routes to public facilities and major recreational activity areas shall be
provided.
(c)
Recreational areas shall not be located where it would intrude on the privacy of adjacent
campers.
Utility Services Requirements:
(a)
Sewage disposal, water supply and electrical servicing shall meet all relevant provincial and
federal regulations.
(b)
Utility and telecommunication services shall be located below ground.
(c)
A sewage disposal facility (dump station) that is easily accessible and separated from campsites
and amenity spaces shall be provided.
(d)
Washroom facilities shall be provided in centralized locations.
Post Development
An as-built grading plan shall be provided within three months of completion of final grading to ensure
that the campground was constructed in accordance with the approved plans for which the development
permit was issued.
6.3A
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, STANDARD 1436/19
The developer shall obtain and demonstrate compliance with all relevant Alberta Gaming, Liquor and
Cannabis Commission and Health Canada regulations, and other relevant provincial and federal
regulations, as a condition of development permit approval.
Cannabis production and distribution facility, standard shall not be located within 400m of an existing
dwelling on an adjacent parcel. Distances shall be measured between closest property lines of the
subject parcels.
The Development Authority may require additional landscaping in addition to the regulations described in
Part 8 of this Bylaw.
A noise impact assessment may be required by the Development Authority. If deemed necessary, a
mitigation plan for noise impacts may also be required.
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A Development Permit application for a cannabis production or distribution facility, standard shall include
a detailed proposed plan for the development area that includes but is not limited to:
(a)
parcel layout;
(b)
the area and dimensions of the distribution warehouses, including floor plans and building
elevations;
(c)
security plans;
(d)
lighting plans;
(e)
location, dimensions, and surfacing of parcel access and egress; and
(f)
a grading plan demonstrating that the proposed use and site design does not interfere with site
grading or drainage onto any road or adjacent parcel.
The Development Authority may require the developer to hold a public engagement session prior to the
review and a decision on the permit application and to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Any development shall be designed to mitigate all off-site nuisance factors including excessive noise,
odour, traffic, dust, and other impacts to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. A mitigation plan
shall be provided at the time of development permit application to demonstrate that these nuisance
factors have been mitigated.
Measures to ensure appropriate security requirements shall be proposed by the developer, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority. The Development Authority may require changes to the
outdoor security plans as proposed.
All activities related to the use must be located indoors.
6.3B
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, MICRO 1436/19
The developer shall obtain and demonstrate compliance with all relevant Alberta Gaming, Liquor and
Cannabis Commission and Health Canada regulations, and other relevant provincial and federal
regulations, as a condition of development permit approval.
A cannabis production and distribution facility, micro shall not be located within 100m of an existing
dwelling on an adjacent AG districted parcel. Distances shall be measured between the closest exterior
walls of the subject uses.
A cannabis production and distribution facility, micro shall not be located within 300m of an existing
dwelling on a parcel districted R1-R6. Distances shall be measured between the closest exterior walls of
the subject uses.
A cannabis production and distribution facility, micro shall not be located within 150m of:
i. A provincial healthcare facility;
ii. A school;
iii. A school or municipal and school reserve.
The 150m distance shall not be reduced by the Development Authority. Distance shall be
measured between the closest exterior walls of the aforementioned uses.
A cannabis production and distribution facility, micro must be located a minimum of 6.0m from rear and
side property lines and a minimum of 35.0m from front property lines. No variance to this distance shall
be permitted.
The Development Authority may require additional landscaping in addition to the regulations described in
Part 8 of this Bylaw.
A noise impact assessment may be required by the Development Authority. If deemed necessary, a
mitigation plan for noise impacts may also be required.
A Development Permit application for a cannabis production and distribution facility, micro shall include a
detailed proposed plan for the development areas that includes but is not limited to:
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(a)
parcel layout;
(b)
the area and dimensions of the distribution warehouses, including floor plans and building
elevations;
(c)
security plans;
(d)
lighting plans;
(e)
location, dimensions, and surfacing of parcel access and egress; and
(f)
a grading plan demonstrating that the proposed use and site design does not interfere with site
grading or drainage onto any road or adjacent parcel.
The Development Authority may require the developer to hold a public engagement session prior to the
review and a decision on the permit application and to the satisfaction of the development authority.
(a)
The Development Authority may stipulate Sturgeon County's involvement with the public
engagement, at their discretion.
Any development shall be designed to mitigate all off-site nuisance factors including excessive noise,
odour, traffic, dust, and other impacts to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Measures to ensure appropriate security requirements shall be proposed by the developer to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority. The Development Authority may require changes to the
outdoor security plans as proposed.
All activities related to the use must be located indoors.
Only one cannabis production and distribution, micro development shall be permitted per parcel.
6.3C
CANNABIS RETAIL SALES 1436/19
Hours of operation shall be restricted at the discretion of the Development Authority.
The developer shall demonstrate how the proposed development meets or exceeds regulations put in
place by the Alberta, Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission for such a development.
The developer shall demonstrate that sufficient lighting is included on the site for security and safety
purposes to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
The Development Authority may require landscaping or screening measures to ensure the proposed
development is compatible with nearby and adjacent land uses.
CAR WASH
The Development Authority shall consider the location of on-site activities such as vehicle queuing and
vacuum cleaning that may adversely affect adjacent properties and may require additional screening or
yard setbacks.
A minimum of four in-bound queuing spaces shall be provided and one outbound queuing space for each
entrance into a car wash facility. The Development Authority may require a greater number of inbound
spaces. A variance may be issued to the minimum required queuing spaces where the design of the
development and number of entries warrants a reduction.
CHILD CARE FACILITY
A child care facility shall comply with the provisions of the Provincial Day Care Regulations concerning
site requirements, development standards and licensing.
When submitting an application for a child care facility, the developer shall address the following to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority:
(a)
on-site staff parking and drop-off requirements associated with the proposed development
pursuant to Part 9 of this Bylaw;
(b)
existing land uses in the area, and
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(c)
techniques proposed by the developer to buffer any impact on existing adjacent land uses, if
required.
No portion of a parcel used for a child care facility, including the building and, where provided, outdoor play
space, shall be located within 50m (164ft) of a service station or a gas bar. This distance shall be measured
from the pump island, fill pipes, vent pipes or service station or gas bar building, depending on whichever
is closest to the child care facility.
On-site outdoor play spaces shall be securely fenced.
In a residential district, outdoor play space may be allowed in any yard, providing it is designed to limit
any interference with other uses or the peaceful enjoyment of adjacent residential parcels through
fencing, landscaping, buffering and the location of fixed play equipment.
In any non-residential district, the outdoor play space shall not be located in any yard that abuts a road or
rail unless the design, size and other characteristics of the proposed play space mitigate the potential
impact from the road or rail traffic upon children using the play space.
All development permit applications for child care facilities shall include:
(a)
plans that show all building elevations;
(b)
floor plans that show indoor play and rest areas, including the location of windows; and
a plan for the development area that shows the required on-site parking, drop-off facilities and,
where provided, on-site outdoor play areas, including the location and type of fixed play
equipment, fencing, landscaping and any buffering to be provided.
CONTRACTOR SERVICE MAJOR AND MINOR
The conditions of the development permit for a contractor service, major or minor may include, but are not
limited to the following:
(a)
the hours of operation;
(b)
the amount and placement of exterior storage; and
(c)
additional landscaping regulations above those proposed in Part 8 of this Bylaw.
6.6A
DATA PROCESSING FACILITY 1570/22, 1672/25
Development permits for Data Processing Facility (minor) are issued for up to five years and will require a
new permit prior to expiry.
The Development Authority may require additional landscaping and screening in addition to the
regulations described in Part 8 and Section 5.8 of this Bylaw.
The Development Authority may require a noise impact assessment. If deemed necessary, a noise
mitigation plan that includes a noise monitoring system may be required.
REMOVED 1672/25
Data Processing Facility (minor) developments shall be designed to mitigate all off-site nuisance factors
including excessive noise, odour, traffic, dust, and other impacts to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority. A mitigation plan shall be provided at the time of development permit application to
demonstrate that these nuisance factors have been mitigated.
A Data Processing Facility (minor) shall be a maximum of 2ha in facility footprint or operating area. The
operation area includes buildings and parking areas.
DECK
An unenclosed deck, at a height greater than 0.6m (2ft) above grade, shall:
(a)
require a development permit;
(b)
meet the setback requirements for a principal building in the applicable district; and
(c)
be included in the calculation of parcel coverage.
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A covered deck shall:
(a)
be considered an addition to the principal building and require a development permit;
(b)
be included in the calculation of parcel coverage according to the applicable district; and
(c)
meet the setback requirements for a principal building in the applicable district.
6.7A
DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE, AND AGRICULTURE SUPPORT
SERVICES 1597/22
A development permit application for Diversified Agriculture and Agriculture Support Service shall include
a detailed proposed plan for the development area that includes but is not limited to:
(a)
hours and season of operation;
(b)
peak site visits;
(c)
anticipated noise;
(d)
traffic volume and routing;
(e)
servicing;
(f)
site plan showing existing and proposed buildings, including outdoor areas open to the public;
(g)
signage;
(h)
occupancy of all current or proposed buildings including temporary buildings and farm buildings;
(i)
equipment and/or material storage;
(j)
number of employees;
(k)
number of commercial vehicles; and
(l)
any other information that the Development Authority considers necessary.
The business shall not generate noise, smoke, steam, dust, odour, fumes exhaust, vibration, heat, glare,
or refuse matter considered offensive or excessive by the Development Authority.
The Development Authority shall create an intensity matrix to assist in determining impacts of proposed
development and may require conditions of development in accordance with section 2.9. The intensity
matrix should also be used to determine a proposal's use between the Intensive Agriculture, Diversified
Agriculture and Agriculture Support Service uses.
DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT
A drive-through restaurant shall not be located on a parcel which in the opinion of the Development
Authority cannot safely accommodate vehicle circulation and access.
The Development Authority may require greater setbacks than those established in the applicable district
taking into consideration adjacent land uses and vehicle circulation and access.
A minimum of six on-site queuing spaces shall be provided from the order window (first window to serve
customers).
Queuing spaces shall be a minimum of 6m (19.7ft) long and 2.8m (9.2ft) wide.
The queuing space shall not overlap with any parking stalls or drive aisles.
Drive aisles shall have a sufficient turning radius to accommodate vehicle entrance to the drive-through
aisle.
No pedestrian access into the premises shall cross the drive-through aisle.
Where the drive through aisle is adjacent to a residential district, screening shall be provided in
accordance to Section 5.8 of this Bylaw.
Garbage bins shall be enclosed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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DUGOUT
The minimum setback distance that shall be maintained between a new dugout and a parcel line is as
follows:
(a)
front yard: 40m (131.2ft);
(b)
side yard: 15m (49.2ft) or 40m (131.2ft) if abutting a public road; and
(c)
rear yard: 15m (49.2ft).
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.9.1, where a dugout existed prior to the passing of this bylaw, the dugout
will not be subject to the prescribed setbacks.
DUPLEX
A duplex shall have full municipal servicing available before a development permit will be issued.
Each dwelling shall have separate, individual and direct access to grade.
REMOVED 1609/23
A duplex shall not contain a home-based business level 3.
1609/23
EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
Where limited overnight stays (during events only) are proposed, it may be considered as an accessory
use.
A proposed equestrian facility that abuts an existing R1 land use district shall:
(a)
maintain a 20m (65.6ft) setback from the abutting property line to any accessory building used for
the equestrian facility;
(b)
maintain a 20m (65.6ft) setback from the abutting property line to any proposed overnight stay
area to the discretion of the Development Authority; and
(c)
provide screening along those areas abutting the property line, to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
6.11A
EVENT VENUE & COMMUNITY BUILDING 1597/22
The business shall not generate noise, smoke, steam, dust, odour, fumes exhaust, vibration, heat, glare
or refuse matter considered offensive or excessive by the Development Authority. At all times the privacy
of the adjacent residential dwelling(s) shall be preserved and shall not, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, unduly interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring or adjacent parcels.
The Development Authority may require any or all of the following with a development permit application
or as a condition for an event venue or community building:
(a)
operations outline or plan, including number of attendees, peak site visits, hours and season of
operation, signage, and servicing;
(b)
traffic impact assessment
(c)
emergency response plan
(d)
surveyed site plan;
(e)
noise impact assessment. If deemed necessary, a noise mitigation plan that may include a noise
monitoring system may also be required;
(f)
community and neighbourhood consultation plan; and/or
(g)
any other information required by the Development Authority.
Development shall provide adequate garbage receptacles and resources, to remove all garbage from the
parcel.
For an Event Venue, the operator must reside in an onsite dwelling and be in attendance for every event.
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1632/23
EXPLOSIVES STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, DETONATION AND DISPOSAL
All storage, handling and distribution of explosive materials shall be in accordance with federal legislation
and regulations, including the Explosives Act, RSC 1985, c.E-17.
All explosives storage sites shall be fenced with security type fencing to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority and so designed as to restrict entrance by unauthorized persons.
All setbacks from adjacent uses shall be in accordance with federal legislation and regulations, including
the Explosives Act.
The Development Authority may require any or all of the following with a development permit application
for storage, handling, distribution, detonation and/or disposal of explosives:
(a)
an environmental impact assessment;
(b)
a copy of any federal applications and evidence of federal approvals;
(c)
an emergency response plan and risk assessment;
(d)
identification of truck haul routes;
(e)
details of security measures to be undertaken; and
(f)
any other information required by the Development Authority.
FAMILY DAY HOME
A family day home:
(a)
shall not be located in a dwelling containing a home-based business level 2 or level 3, and
1609/23
(b)
may require privacy screening for outdoor play areas;
In evaluating an application for a family day home development, the Development Authority shall
consider:
(a)
on-site staff parking and drop-off requirements associated with the proposed development
pursuant to Part 9 of this Bylaw;
(b)
existing land uses in the area; and
(c)
techniques proposed by the developer to buffer the impact on existing adjacent uses, if required.
6.13A
FARM HELP ACCOMMODATION 1432/19
Proof of operations as intensive agriculture, extensive agriculture, or extensive livestock or equestrian
facility use of the same parcel shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Farm help accommodation shall not exceed a maximum of four buildings, grouped together on a parcel,
with each building containing a maximum of eight sleeping units, bathroom facilities, and a common
kitchen, dining, and living area.
Accessory dwelling units shall be included in the maximum number of farm help accommodation buildings
on a parcel.
1560/21; 1587/22, 1632/23
GROUP HOME MAJOR AND MINOR
A parcel containing a group home, major or minor shall not contain an accessory dwelling unit.
1432/19; 1587/22
HANGARS
A development permit application is required to construct a hangar as a permitted use in any district.
In evaluating an application for a hangar development, the Development Authority shall only consider the
setback requirements in the applicable district.
All hangars are subject to the Safety Codes Act.
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HOME-BASED BUSINESS
All home-based businesses shall require a development permit.
Where a new dwelling is being constructed, a home-based business development permit application will
not be accepted by the Development Authority until verification that the dwelling is suitable for occupancy
has been obtained.
A development permit application for a home-based business shall include a description of the proposed
business, an estimate of the anticipated number of business visits daily and per week during 'average'
and 'peak' seasons, location, and area of equipment and/or material storage associated with the
proposed business and details respecting the provision of parking and deliveries.
No more than one level 2 or 3 home-based businesses shall be allowed on one parcel.
Home-based businesses shall comply with the requirements provided in Table 6.1:
Home-Based Business Requirements
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Business
Size
(maximum)
-
10% of the gross
floor area of the
dwelling
-
30% of the gross floor
area of the dwelling
-
Area of accessory
building(s) at the
discretion of the
Development Authority
-
30% of the gross floor
area of the dwelling
-
100% of the gross
floor area of accessory
building(s) at the
discretion of the
Development Authority
Equipment
and/or
material
storage
-
Shall be located
within the dwelling
-
No exterior storage. Any
storage shall be located
within the dwelling or
accessory building(s).
-
Exterior storage shall
not exceed 1% of the
parcel size in
accordance with
Section 5.7
Client traffic
generation
(maximum)
-
None permitted
-
Eight vehicle visits per
24-hour period in the AG
district
-
Four vehicle visits per
24-hour period in all
other districts
-
Ten vehicle visits per
24-hour period
Non-resident
employees
on site
(maximum)
-
None permitted
-
Two
-
Four
Commercial
vehicles
(maximum)
-
None permitted
-
One (not exceeding
4,800kg if located in a
residential district)
-
Three
Commercial
trailers
(maximum)
-
None permitted
-
One
-
Three
Passenger
vehicles
(maximum)
-
One
-
One
-
Two
Hours of
operation
-
No limit
-
7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
-
7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m.
Additional
on-site
parking stall
requirements
In accordance with Part 9
Signage
In accordance with Part 7
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An application for a home-based business level 2 or 3 shall include measures to mitigate impacts to
adjacent parcels.
The home-based business shall not generate noise, smoke, steam, odour, dust, fumes exhaust, vibration,
heat, glare or refuse matter considered offensive or excessive by the Development Authority. At all times,
the privacy of the adjacent residential dwelling(s) shall be preserved and shall not, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, unduly interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring or
adjacent parcels.
A development permit issued to the developer is non-transferable. Should the developer move or sell the
business, the permit will become void.
[REMOVED] 1560/21; 1587/22; 1632/23
KENNEL AND ANIMAL BOARDING
Kennel and animal boarding shall not be located within 300m (984.3ft) of a dwelling on an adjacent
parcel.
The maximum number of animals to be kept on-site shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
Kennel and animal boarding facilities shall:
(a)
be adequately designed and located to reduce impact of noise on adjacent parcels;
(b)
not allow animals to be outdoors between the hours of 10:00p.m. and 7:00a.m.; and
(c)
require any outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas to be fenced and which shall:
not be located within a front or flanking front yard;
be visually and acoustically screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; and
not be allowed if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the existence of outdoor pens,
runs or exercise areas is incompatible with the use of adjacent parcels.
6.17A
LANDSCAPING CONTRACTOR SERVICE 1407/18; 1432/19
The business shall not generate noise, smoke, steam, dust, odour, fumes exhaust, vibration, heat, glare
or refuse matter considered offensive or excessive by the Development Authority. At all times the privacy
of the adjacent residential dwelling(s) shall be preserved and shall not, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, unduly interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring or adjacent parcels.
Landscaping contractor service shall not be allowed on a parcel containing a home-based business level
2 or 3.
An application for a landscaping contractor service shall include measures to mitigate impacts to adjacent
parcels.
All hard landscaping materials related to the business shall be kept within a screened storage area and
shall not be located within the yard setbacks.
Vehicles, equipment, trailers, and machinery associated with the business shall be parked indoors or
outdoors in a location that is not visible from a roadway or adjacent properties.
The number of vehicles and equipment allowed on the parcel shall be at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
The number of non-resident employees on site shall not exceed ten (10).
Hours of operation shall be determined by the Development Authority having regard for both the
operations and activities of the proposed landscaping contractor service and adjacent parcels.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
In mixed use developments:
(a)
residential entrances shall be designed separate from commercial or institutional entrances; and
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(b)
buildings shall be designed and oriented to face all public roads, other than a lane.
OUTDOOR STORAGE
The following additional regulations shall apply:
(a)
yard and storage areas shall be hard surfaced;
(b)
all storage shall be screened; and
(c)
encroachment of storage areas into setbacks shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
The storage of recreational vehicles shall comply with the provisions in Table 6.2 and the provisions of
this Section:
1632/23
Maximum Number of Recreational Vehicles Allowed on a Parcel
District
Maximum number of recreational vehicles allowed
on a parcel without a development permit
AG - Major
5
AG - Minor
5
AG - Residential
3
AG2 - Agriculture 2
5
RE - Resource Extraction
0
R1 - Country Residential
3
R2 - Country Estate Residential
1
R3 - Hamlet Unserviced
1
R4 - Hamlet Serviced
1
R5 - Multi-Family
1
R6 - Modular Dwelling
1
R7 - Urban Residential
1
HR - Hamlet Reserve
0
IND - Integrated Neighbourhood
0
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
0
C1 - Highway Commercial
0
C2 - Local Commercial
0
C3 - Neighbourhood Commercial
0
I1 - Rural Industry Support
0
I2 - Local Industrial
0
I3 - Medium Industrial Unserviced
0
I4 - Medium Industrial Serviced
0
I5 - Heavy Industrial
0
IR - Industrial Reserve
0
AP - Airport Support
0
EP - Environmental Preservation
0
INS - Institutional
0
POS - Public Open Space
0
PU - Public Utility
0
REC - Recreational
0
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1609/23; 1632/23
The storage of recreational vehicles in excess of the maximum amount for a district as listed in Table 6.2,
shall be considered a recreational vehicle storage facility and will require a development permit.
Notwithstanding the contents of Table 6.2, those lands located in the Alberta Industrial Heartland, District
I5 and utilized for extensive agricultural or intensive agricultural purposes, qualify for the same
exemptions as allowed for under AG-Major, AG-Minor and AG-Residential in Table 6.2.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITY 1463/19
Prior to rendering a decision on a development permit application for any use, the developer shall (if
required) submit an associated Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation and, if
requested by the County/Alberta Transportation, a current traffic impact assessment.
A recreational vehicle storage facility shall require a development permit in accordance with the
appropriate district regulations and shall comply with the following to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority:
(a)
access and egress to the facility should be provided via a local or collector road. Access and
egress via a highway or an arterial road is discouraged;
(b)
the facility shall be designed such that all vehicles shall enter and exit the facility in a forward
direction;
(c)
vehicular access to the parcel and internal vehicular circulation shall be hard surfaced;
(d)
upgrades to accesses or roads shall be in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal
Servicing Standards for commercial land uses; and
(e)
perimeter fencing and landscaping to screen storage areas from the abutting road and adjacent
parcels shall be provided.
A development permit application for a recreational vehicle storage facility shall include a detailed
proposed plan for the development area that includes but is not limited to:
(a)
parcel layout, including the location and dimensions of storage areas and drive aisles;
(b)
the number of recreational vehicles and storage equipment to be stored on-site;
(c)
security and lighting;
(d)
location, dimensions and surfacing of parcel access and egress;
(e)
proposed hours of operation; and
(f)
site drainage demonstrating that the proposed use and site design does not interfere with site
grading or drainage onto any road or adjacent parcel.
A security deposit as determined by the Development Authority shall be required and held by the County
until such time that the developer completes the conditions of approval.
An as-built grading plan shall be provided within three months of completion of final grading to ensure that
the development was constructed in accordance with the approved plans for which the development
permit was issued.
RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITY
The developer shall obtain and demonstrate compliance with all relevant Alberta Utility Commission and
other provincial and federal permits, approvals and licenses.
An environmental impact assessment and/or noise impact assessment may be required by the
Development Authority.
The Development Authority may require additional landscaping in addition to the regulations described in
Part 8 of this Bylaw.
The Development Authority may require the development permit application to include a proposal for the
reclamation of the parcel, prepared by a practicing professional.
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SALES CENTRE
Parcels containing residential sales centres shall be located and developed such that their impacts on
surrounding roads and residential development are minimized. In deciding upon an application, the
Development Authority shall take into consideration the scale of the sales centre and its proximity to
existing development.
The developer shall demonstrate that sufficient parking is available on or adjacent to the parcel.
The siting and development of sales centre buildings shall comply with the regulations of the district
applicable to the parcel.
A sales centre shall not operate for a period greater than twenty-four months unless a new development
permit is obtained and shall be removed from the parcel to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
once this period lapses.
A sales centre shall have hard surface access for pedestrians.
SECONDARY DWELLING [REMOVED] 1587/22
SUITES [REMOVED] 1587/22
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
A parcel for a proposed semi-detached dwelling shall have, and be connected to, full municipal servicing.
REMOVED 1609/23
1432/19; 1587/22
A semi-detached dwelling shall not contain a home-based business level 3.
1609/23
SHIPPING CONTAINER
The maximum number of shipping containers without a development permit shall comply with the
provisions in Table 6.3 and the provisions of this Section:
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Number of Shipping Containers allowed on a Parcel without a development permit 1560/21
District
Maximum number of shipping
containers allowed on a parcel without a
development permit
AG - Major
5
AG - Minor
3
AG - Residential
1
AG2 - Agriculture 2
5
RE - Resource Extraction
5
R1 - Country Residential
1
R2 - Country Estate Residential
0
R3 - Hamlet Unserviced
0
R4 - Hamlet Serviced
0
R5 - Multi-Family
0
R6 - Modular Dwelling
0
R7 - Urban Residential
0
HR - Hamlet Reserve
1
IND - Integrated Neighbourhood
0
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
0
C1 - Highway Commercial
3
C2 - Local Commercial
1
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District
Maximum number of shipping
containers allowed on a parcel without a
development permit
C3 - Neighbourhood Commercial
3
I1 - Rural Industry Support
5
I2 - Local Industrial
3
I3 - Medium Industrial Unserviced
5
I4 - Medium Industrial Serviced
5
I5 - Heavy Industrial
5
IR - Industrial Reserve
5
AP - Airport Support
3
EP - Environmental Preservation
0
INS - Institutional
1
POS - Public Open Space
1
PU - Public Utility
1
REC - Recreational
2
DC - Direct Control
As per the designated decision-making
authority
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Shipping containers shall have an exterior finish to match or compliment the exterior finish of the principal
building or shall be screened from view to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
1560/21
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.27.1, one shipping container may be stored on-site if required for
temporary storage associated with the construction or development of a parcel and shall be further
regulated through the development permit conditions.
All shipping containers shall meet the minimum setbacks for accessory buildings of the applicable district.
1432/19
Shipping containers shall be used for storage purposes only and shall not be used to store dangerous or
hazardous materials or as a dwelling.
Shipping containers in excess of the noted amount for a district as listed in Table 6.3, shall be considered
discretionary and will require a development permit.
1560/21
Structurally altered or modified shipping containers shall be considered under the regulations of Section
6.1 Accessory Use, Accessory Building and Accessory Agricultural Building and shall conform to the
Alberta Building Code.
1560/21
Shipping containers shall not be stacked except for in the AP, I2, I3, I4 and I5 land use districts.
SHOOTING RANGE
Prior to submitting an application for a development permit, a developer shall obtain, provide and
demonstrate ongoing compliance with all relevant provincial and federal permits and licenses.
The term of the development permit shall be equivalent to the expiry of the official shooting range
approval provided by the Chief Firearms Officer of Alberta.
The Development Authority may require mitigation measures to address noise generated by the shooting
range. This may include, but is not limited to, landscaping, screening, fencing and berming.
The hours of operation shall be determined by the Development Authority, but those hours shall require
all gun fire to cease at sunset at an outdoor shooting range.
Appropriate signage to alert the surrounding community of the location of the shooting range shall be
erected along the parcel boundaries to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The signage shall
contain the business name and contact information.
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The developer shall provide a reclamation plan to the satisfaction of the Development Authority as part of
an application for a development permit.
SHOW HOME
The conditions of the development permit for a show home may include but are not limited to the
following:
(a)
restricting any public viewing of the show home until the road to the show home is hard surfaced
to municipal standards; and
(b)
limiting the operation of the show home for a period in excess of 24 months unless the
development permit is renewed at the discretion of the Development Authority.
When a show home use ceases to operate, a development permit is required to convert the development
to a dwelling for residential occupancy.
Development permits may be issued prior to the registration of a phase of a subdivision providing that the
phase has received approval by the Subdivision Authority, there is a Development Agreement in place
and there is a hardsurfaced road constructed from the municipal road to the show home in accordance
with the Development Agreement. The developer shall also enter into a show home agreement with the
County.
SOLAR COLLECTOR
A freestanding solar collector will be considered an accessory building and shall require a development
permit and shall meet the development regulations of the applicable district.
A solar collector located on a roof or wall of a building does not require a development permit in
accordance with Section 2.3 of this Bylaw.
6.30A
SOLAR FARMS 1560/21
The minimum setback distances shall be:
(a)
10m (32.8ft) from the edge of a road right-of-way to the fence of the solar farm, or greater based
on road right-of-way requirements, and subject to the discretion of the development authority.
(b)
5m (16.4ft) from a parcel line not adjacent to a road right-of-way.
Setbacks from residences shall be determined in accordance with current Alberta Utilities Commission
(AUC) Rule 012: Noise Control requirements (or any successor regulation) and not by any setback
established by the municipality.
The minimum setback for the solar farm infrastructure from environmental features shall be established in
accordance with the Alberta Environment and Parks Wildlife Branch (AEP-WM) guidelines and where
applicable, accepted by AEP-WM.
SPORT COURT
Subject to Subsection 6.31.2, a development permit is not required for a sport court in accordance with
Section 2.3 of this Bylaw if the sport court complies with the following:
(a)
a sport court shall not be located in the front yard or flanking front yard of a property and shall at
minimum meet the side and rear yard setbacks applicable to the relevant district;
(b)
any lighting fixtures shall be installed with light directed into the sport court. Any light shall be
deflected away from public roads, surrounding buildings and/or adjacent parcels;
(c)
the use of a sport court shall not be organized for profit; and
(d)
the use of a sport court shall not be for public use.
A development permit for a sport court is required if any of the following are applicable:
(a)
the total parcel coverage (including the sport court and all buildings) exceed 25% of the parcel
area;
(b)
the total area of the sport court exceeds 200m2 (2,152.8ft2);
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(c)
any light poles exceed 3m (9.8ft) in height; or
(d)
any rink boards or fences exceed 1.83m (6ft) in height.
1432/19
As part of a development permit application, the Development Authority may require the following:
(a)
the location of the sport court and relevant measurements and coverage;
(b)
landscaping and fencing measures to screen the sport court from surrounding properties;
(c)
location, type and height of boards (if any);
(d)
location, type and height of light poles (if any);
(e)
a drainage plan for the disposal of water (from rink in spring or when rink is no longer in use); and
(f)
any other information required by the Development Authority.
SURVEILLANCE SUITE
The maximum number of surveillance suites per parcel shall be one.
A development permit for a surveillance suite is considered void if the use or development with which the
surveillance suite is associated ceases or is removed.
The maximum floor area of a surveillance suite shall be 70m2 (753.5ft2).
Where a surveillance suite is attached to the principal building on a parcel by a roof, an open or enclosed
structure, a floor or a foundation, it is to be considered a part of the principal building.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA SYSTEM
All telecommunication tower and antenna systems which include masts, towers and other supporting
structures (telecommunication facilities) are federally regulated and are exempt from obtaining a
development permit. If the proposed tower is over 15m in height, an application for a Proposed
Telecommunications Tower and Antenna System is required. Following the application process, the
manager will issue a letter acknowledging that the relevant municipal process has been completed in
accordance with the County's protocol and will include recommendations regarding the proposal where
necessary.
1560/21
TEMPORARY ASPHALT PLANT AND TEMPORARY CONCRETE BATCH PLANT
The period for a development permit for the operation of a temporary asphalt plant or temporary concrete
batch plant shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority based on the scope of the project.
A temporary asphalt plant or temporary concrete batch plant shall not be located within 400m (1,312.3ft)
of a dwelling.
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.34.2, a temporary asphalt plant or temporary concrete batch plant may be
permitted within 400m (1,312.3ft) of a dwelling as agreed to in writing by the resident(s) of the existing
dwelling.
TOPSOIL SCREENING
A development permit application shall include but is not limited to the following:
(a)
A detailed description of the operation with proposed start and end date of the project, anticipated
number of visitors daily and per week during 'average' and 'peak' season, hours of operation, the
source and amount of material to be removed or brought onto the parcel and techniques
proposed to mitigate any noise or dust generated from the use that may impact adjacent land
uses;
(b)
a site plan of the development area which shall include:
access and egress designed to accommodate two-way traffic to control entry and departure
of vehicles and to minimize interference with neighbouring uses and traffic flow in accordance
with Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards;
location of internal roads;
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the proposed location of the screening equipment;
the proposed location and dimensions of any stockpile or berm; and
any existing buildings and their uses; and
(c)
A grading plan shall be required if the development impedes or interferes with the natural flow of
surface water onto adjacent lands or public road rights-of-ways.
All setbacks shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority.
Any lighting shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.14.
The hours of operation for topsoil screening shall take place only within the hours specified by the
Development Authority. The Development Authority shall have regard to but is not bound by the following
guidelines:
(a)
8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday to Friday; and
(b)
8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. Saturday to Sunday and Statutory Holidays.
TOWN HOUSE
The maximum number of dwelling units that can be consecutively attached is six.
VETERINARY CLINIC
A veterinary clinic shall comply with the following regulations:
(a)
all animals being kept overnight shall be within a building; and
(b)
any enclosures, runs or outdoor pens shall be located on the parcel in such a manner that the
keeping of animals does not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties.
6.37A
VISITOR ACCOMMODATION 1560/21
The number of guest units shall not exceed 10 units in the AG and AG2 land use districts. Any proposal
containing 11 or more guest units shall apply for a redistricting.
1632/23
A guest unit shall not exceed 55m² (600ft²) in floor area.
Washroom facilities shall be provided.
Public roads leading to a proposed visitor accommodation may be required, to be brought into a condition
necessary to sustain the volume and type of traffic to be generated by the proposed visitor
accommodation in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
Adequate garbage receptacles shall be provided, utilized and maintained.
[REMOVED] 1597/22
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM
A wind energy system is an accessory building and requires a development permit.
In addition to the requirements of Section 2.4 of this Bylaw, development permit applications for wind
energy systems shall follow Alberta's Micro-generation regulation.
The total height of a wind energy system may exceed the maximum allowable height of the applied
district by a maximum of 2m (6.6ft).
A wind energy system shall comply with the following:
(a)
there shall be a limit of one wind energy system per parcel;
(b)
setbacks from buildings and parcel lines shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority;
(c)
a wind energy system shall have a minimum blade clearance of 7.6m (24.9ft) from grade.
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PART 7
SIGN REGULATIONS
PURPOSE
The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that signs:
(a)
do not disrupt the orderly and safe flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic;
(b)
do not unduly interfere with the amenities of the district in which they are located;
(c)
do not materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels; and
(d)
are not in an overall state of dilapidation, disrepair or abandonment.
APPLICABILITY
The regulations contained within this Part shall apply to all signs that are posted, placed or erected on
both private property and public property.
Unless otherwise indicated herein, the County Bylaw 1127/07 regulates signage that is posted, placed or
erected on County road rights-of-way.
Notwithstanding Subsection 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 regulations do not apply to municipal signs or signs that are
posted, placed or erected in accordance with a contractual arrangement between the County and another
party.
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, the definitions set out in the following Section shall be used in addition to those established
in Section 1.6 and Part 18 of this Bylaw.
A-board sign means an A-shaped, temporary sign with no external supporting structure that is set upon, but not
attached to, the ground. (See Figure 7.1)
Animated or digital sign means a sign that uses movement, video or changing/flashing of lighting or text.
Awning or canopy sign means a sign incorporated upon or within an awning. (See Figure 7.1)
A-board Sign
Awning Sign
Billboard
Figure 7.1:
Sign Types
Banner sign means a temporary sign constructed from a non-rigid fabric in a banner style which is attached to a pole
or other structure.
Billboard means a sign displaying only third party advertising, primarily self-supporting and may be permanently
affixed to the ground. (See Figure 7.1)
Community notice board means a structure erected by the County for the purpose of posting temporary community
notices.
Construction site identification sign means a temporary sign erected on a construction site for the purpose of
advertising or providing information related to the referenced construction project.
Developer marketing sign means a temporary sign promoting vacant properties or show homes within a subdivision.
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Development directional sign means a temporary sign placed or erected for the purpose of guiding or directing
pedestrian or vehicular traffic to new subdivisions, new home areas, or show homes.
Directional sign means a private sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic, including ingress and egress signs and
parking signs.
Election sign means a temporary federal, provincial, municipal or school election sign or any other temporary sign
connected with the holding of an election conducted in accordance with federal, provincial or municipal law. For the
purposes of this Bylaw, a sign connected with a scheduled vote of the electorate (a process referred to by the Local
Authorities Election Act, RSA 2000, c.L-21) shall be considered an election sign.
Fascia sign means a sign attached, etched or painted on a building. A wall mural shall not be considered a fascia
sign. (See Figure 7.2)
Flag sign means a sign constructed of fabric hung from a pole.
Freestanding sign means a sign anchored into the ground on a standard base or column permanently affixed to the
ground and not attached to any building or other structure, and may display signage for a single or multiple tenants of
the parcel. (See Figure 7.2)
Illumination means the lighting of any sign by artificial means.
Low profile sign means a freestanding sign not exceeding 2m (6.6ft) in height that incorporates a design and building
material accentuating the architectural theme of the building or buildings adjacent to its location.
Motor vehicle sign means a sign placed on, placed within or attached to the exterior of a motor vehicle, which
advertises or promotes the business for which the motor vehicle is being used, or the sale of that motor vehicle, in the
form of a "for sale" sign, provided that the motor vehicle is parked entirely on a private property or entirely on the
property of an approved vehicle sale and rental use.
Fascia Sign
Freestanding Sign
Portable Sign
Projecting Sign
Figure 7.2:
Sign Types
Municipal sign means a sign erected or placed by or on behalf of a municipality.
Neighbourhood identification sign means a sign that displays the name of a County neighbourhood or business park.
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Pedestrian-oriented sign means designed, scaled and located in such a way that the primary purpose of the sign is to
provide information to pedestrians and cyclists.
Portable sign means a temporary sign, with changeable copy, designed to be readily relocated. (See Figure 7.2)
Projecting sign means a sign that is attached to, supported by, and extends at least 0.5m (1.6ft) outward from, a
building. Neither a canopy sign nor an awning sign shall be considered a projecting sign. (See Figure 7.2)
Real estate sign means a temporary sign erected or placed for the purpose of advertising real property for sale, lease
or rent.
Roof sign means a sign attached to the roof of a building or parapet of a building.
Self-supported means supported by one or more columns, uprights, or braces in or upon the ground that are not
attached to, and do not form part of a building.
Sign means a device or structure erected or placed for the purpose of providing direction or providing information on
such things as a development, business, product, service, location, event or person.
Sign area means the areas of a sign that are available for copy (excluding the main support structure). The sign area
of a multiple faced sign is the area of all faces.
Sign height means the vertical distance measured at right angles from the highest point of the sign or sign structure to
the finished grade directly below.
Temporary sign means a sign, not permanently installed or in a fixed position for a limited period of time.
Third party advertising means advertising of a product or activity that is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on
the parcel upon which the sign is located.
Traffic control device means any sign, signal, marking or device placed, marked or erected by the County for the
purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
Window sign means a sign placed on or inside a window that faces outward and is intended to be seen from the
outside.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Notwithstanding any other regulations of this Bylaw:
(a)
signs shall not be constructed or located such that they may be confused with or detract from a
traffic control device, municipal sign or other municipal device;
(b)
signs shall not be constructed or located such that they interfere with the safe or orderly
movement of pedestrians, cyclists or motor vehicles or the sight lines required under this or any
other bylaw;
(c)
a sign displaying a neighbourhood name shall be consistent with any County neighbourhood
naming policy;
(d)
a sign height shall not exceed the maximum building height allowed in the applicable district;
(e)
the illumination of a sign shall not negatively affect, nor pose a safety hazard to, an adjacent
property or area;
(f)
wiring and conduits for electrified signs shall be concealed from view;
(g)
signs shall be designed and constructed to ensure:
the durability of the sign (taking into account whether it is a permanent or temporary sign);
the compatibility of the sign with adjacent development; and
the compatibility of the sign with the architecture of the building frontage on the property;
(h)
if a sign fits within two or more sign categories then:
it shall be a permitted use if it is a permitted use under each sign category;
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it shall be a discretionary use if it is a discretionary use under at least one applicable sign
category; and
it shall comply with all regulations applicable to each category of sign;
(i)
signs on public property in a residential district shall:
not exceed 1.5m² (16.1ft2) in sign area, unless otherwise authorized under this Bylaw;
not exceed 3m (9.8ft) in sign height, unless otherwise authorized under this Bylaw; and
be self-supported or wall-mounted signs, unless otherwise authorized under this Bylaw; and
(j)
signs displaying third party advertising on trailers and shipping containers are prohibited in all
districts.
Unless otherwise stated hereunder, all signs shall have a development permit in compliance with this
Bylaw.
Quality, aesthetic character and finishing of sign construction shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
Signs shall not be permitted within 0.8km (0.5mi) of a highway unless prior approval from Alberta
Transportation has been obtained.
APPLICATION FOR SIGN PERMITS
No person shall place, replace, erect or use any sign without first obtaining a development permit, except
as provided in Section 7.6, or where stated otherwise in this Bylaw.
The Development Authority may issue a development permit if the sign complies with the provisions of
this Bylaw.
In addition to the requirement of Section 2.4 of this Bylaw, an application for a development permit to
erect a sign shall include the following:
(a)
the name and address of:
the sign company responsible for the sign;
the owner of the sign; and
the landowner of the parcel or premises upon which the sign is to be erected;
(b)
a site plan designating the following location details:
location of the proposed signage;
the distance to a public road surface; and
the distance to aerial power lines from freestanding signs;
(c)
a plan showing the following construction details:
the overall dimensions of the sign and the total sign area;
the height of the top and the bottom of sign above the average ground level at the face of the
building or sign;
the method of illumination; and
such other information as the Development Authority may require; and
(d)
whenever the conditions of installation require unusual structural provisions, the Development
Authority may require that a structural drawing be prepared by and bear the seal of a practicing
professional engineer.
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC TYPES OF SIGNS
A-board sign
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(a)
An A-board sign is a permitted use in industrial or commercial districts and no development
permit is required provided the sign:
does not exceed 0.8m² (8.6ft2) in sign area;
does not exceed 1m (3.3ft) in sign height;
is not located on a public utility lot; and
maintains a separation distance of 10m (32.8ft) from another A-board sign.
Animated or digital sign
(a)
An animated or digital sign is a discretionary use in all industrial, all commercial and the INS
district subject to the issuance of a development permit.
Awning and canopy sign
(a)
Awning and canopy signs shall be considered a permitted use subject to the issuance of a
development permit, and:
may be located in commercial and industrial districts; and
may be located in a residential district which allows for multiple dwellings provided that such
signs are limited to on-site name and address identification.
(b)
An awning or canopy sign shall:
not exceed a maximum vertical dimension of 1.5m (4.9ft), unless otherwise stated;
on a one storey building, not extend more than 30cm (11.8in) above the roof or parapet;
on a building with more than one storey, not extend more than 75cm (29.5in) above the floor
of the second storey (and in any event, shall not extend over the bottom of any second storey
windowsill);
provide a minimum vertical clearance of 2.5m (8.2ft) from finished grade to the bottom of the
sign; and
not extend beyond the width of the building frontage except where the sign is wrapped
around a corner, in which case it shall extend for a distance that is equal to the width of the
sign.
Banner sign
(a)
A banner sign is a permitted use in the all commercial, all industrial, the AG and INS districts and
no development permit is required provided the sign is placed on a parcel for a period not
exceeding 48 total hours in a calendar month.
(b)
Notwithstanding Paragraph 7.6.4(a) upon the issuance of a development permit and at the
discretion of the Development Authority, a banner sign may be placed for more than 48 hours in
the INS district provided the sign is used to advertise a non-profit or charity event. The
development permit shall state the period of time (up to 30 consecutive days) that the banner
sign may be erected.
(c)
A banner sign is a discretionary use in residential districts and requires a development permit.
(d)
A development permit for a banner sign is valid for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Following
the expiration of the development permit, the parcel shall remain free of banner signs for a
minimum of 30 consecutive days. Banner signs can be displayed on a property for a maximum of
90 days in a calendar year.
(e)
A banner sign that is attached to the side of a building shall comply with the dimensional
regulations for fascia signs.
Billboard
(a)
As a discretionary use subject to the issuance of a development permit, a billboard may be
located in the AG, industrial, and commercial districts.
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(b)
A billboard shall:
be a self-supported or wall-mounted sign;
not exceed 30m² (322.9ft2) in sign area;
not exceed 8m (26.2ft) in sign height;
be located a minimum of 30.5m (100ft) from a road surface intersection;
be located a minimum of 100m (328.1ft) from a residential district;
be located a minimum of 400m (1,312.3ft) from another billboard;
be located a minimum of 25m (82ft) from any freestanding sign;
subject to Subparagraph 7.6.5(b)(iv), be located a minimum of 3m (9.8ft) from all parcel lines;
and
not project beyond the boundary of a parcel upon which the billboard is located.
Construction site identification sign
(a)
A construction site identification sign is a permitted use in all districts and no development permit
is required provided that the sign:
is a self-supported or wall-mounted sign;
does not exceed 3.5m (11.5ft) in sign height;
does not exceed 5m² (53.8ft2) in sign area; and
is not erected for a period longer than 12 months from the issuance of a safety code permit
relating to the construction project.
Development directional sign
(a)
A development directional sign is a permitted use in a residential district and no development
permit is required provided that the sign:
be a self-supported sign;
not exceed 1.5m² (16.1ft2) in sign area;
not exceed 3m (9.8ft) in sign height;
be located a minimum of 30.5m (100ft) from a road surface intersection;
is not erected for a period longer than 36 months; and
is included in a Development Agreement which addresses the placement of a development
directional sign.
Developer marketing sign
(a)
A developer marketing sign shall be allowed only as part of a Development Agreement.
(b)
A developer marketing sign is a permitted use in a residential district, and no development permit
is required provided that the sign:
is a self-supported sign;
is not illuminated;
is located in a subdivision or development that is subject to a Development Agreement which
addresses the placement of a developer marketing sign;
does not exceed 3m² (32.3ft2) in sign area;
does not exceed 3m (9.8ft) in sign height; and
is not erected for a period longer than 36 months.
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Directional sign
(a)
A directional sign is a permitted use and subject to the issuance of a development permit, may be
located in the commercial, industrial, AG and INS districts.
(b)
A directional sign shall:
be a self-supported or wall-mounted sign;
not exceed 3m² (32.3ft2) in sign area;
not exceed 2.5m (8.2ft) in sign height; and
be located a minimum of 30.5m (100ft) from a road surface intersection.
(c)
A directional sign shall not include advertising copy, with the exception of a logo.
Election sign
(a)
Election signs are permitted uses in all districts and no development permits are required
provided that:
such signs are removed within three days after the election;
the consent of the landowner or occupant is obtained;
such signs are not attached to fences, trees or utility poles; and
the sign indicates the name of the sponsor.
Fascia sign
(a)
A fascia sign is a permitted use in the commercial, industrial, AG and INS districts and no
development permit is required provided that the sign does not exceed 0.5m² (5.4ft2) in sign area.
(b)
Subject to the issuance of a development permit, a fascia sign in excess of 0.5m² (5.4ft2) in sign
area may be located in the all commercial, all industrial, the AG and INS districts.
(c)
A fascia sign:
shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 2.5m (8.2ft) from finished grade to the bottom of
the sign;
shall not extend more than 30cm (11.8in) in height above a building or parapet; and
shall not extend more than 40cm (15.7in) outward from the supporting building's frontage.
Flag sign
(a)
A flag sign is a permitted use in all districts and no development permits are required provided
that the sign:
be decorative; or
promotes the buying or selling of a product, or the supply of services that are available on the
parcel on which the flag sign is located.
(b)
A flag sign shall:
have a minimum clearance of 3.5m (11.5ft) from the bottom edge of the flag to grade;
be set back a minimum of 1m (3.3ft) from any property line;
have a separation distance of 5m (16.4ft) from any other sign on-site, other than another flag
sign;
be limited to a maximum of:
one flag on a parcel less than 0.25 ha (0.6 ac) and with a frontage of 30m (98.4ft) or less;
three flags on a parcel less than 0.25 ha (0.6 ac) and with a frontage greater than 30.0m
(98ft);
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four flags on a parcel greater than 0.25ha (0.6ac) but less than 1ha (2.47ac); and
six flags on a parcel greater than 1ha (2.47ac);
be freestanding and not attached to any other sign or structure;
have a maximum height of 5m (16.4ft);
have a maximum sign area of 2.8m² (30.1ft2); and
be removed:
upon completion of the subdivision for which it is advertising;
upon removal of a temporary sales office for which it is advertising;
upon residential occupancy of a show home for which it is advertising;
within 36 months from the date of approval of a development permit for a residential
sales centre; or
whichever comes first.
Freestanding sign
(a)
A freestanding sign is a permitted use and requires a development permit in:
commercial and industrial districts;
AG and INS districts; and
residential districts which allow for multiple dwellings provided that the sign is for name and
address identification only.
(b)
A freestanding sign shall:
not exceed 7.5m² (80.7ft2) in sign area unless the parcel upon which the sign is located has a
frontage wider than 30m (98.4ft) (in which case the sign may be up to 1m² (10.8ft²) larger for
each additional 15m (49.2ft) of frontage);
not exceed 10m (32.8ft) in sign height;
be located a minimum of 3m (9.8ft) from all parcel lines abutting a road; and
not project beyond the boundary of the parcel upon which it is located.
(c)
notwithstanding Subparagraph 7.6.13(b)(i), the maximum sign area for a low-profile freestanding
sign shall be 2.5m2 (26.9ft2);
(d)
In a commercial district, a freestanding sign shall be separated by a minimum of 25m (82ft) from
any other freestanding sign or a billboard.
(e)
No more than one freestanding sign is allowed per parcel.
(f)
Notwithstanding Paragraph 7.6.13(d), in all commercial and all industrial districts where there are
multiple tenants on one parcel, the Development Authority may issue a development permit for
one additional freestanding sign.
Home-based business and bed and breakfast sign
(a)
Development permits are not required and are a condition of a development permit for a home-
based business and bed and breakfast sign.
(b)
Signage associated with a home-based business or bed and breakfast shall be regulated in
accordance with the following requirements:
one on-site, commercially produced sign to identify the business;
sign dimensions shall be a maximum of 1m (3.3ft) in length and 0.6m (2ft) in height;
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the sign shall, displayed as a window sign, be affixed to the building or be located in the front
yard adjacent to the front parcel boundary and either be self-supporting or attached to
existing fencing; and
no off-site signage associated with a home-based business is permitted.
Neighbourhood identification sign
Neighbourhood identification signs are subject to a Development Agreement, may be located in all
districts and do not require a development permit.
Portable sign
(a)
A portable sign is a permitted use in the all commercial, all industrial, the AG, INS and POS
districts and requires a development permit.
(b)
Portable signs shall not be located in residential districts.
(c)
Portable signs shall:
not exceed 5m² (53.8ft2) in sign area;
not exceed 2.5m (8.2ft) in sign height;
be located no less than 1.5m (4.9ft) from any parcel line; and
maintain a separation distance of 30m (98.4ft) from another portable sign.
(d)
In the INS and AG districts, portable signs are limited to a maximum of one sign per parcel.
(e)
In industrial and commercial districts, portable signs are limited to a maximum of one sign per
90m (295.3ft) of parcel frontage.
(f)
A development permit for a portable sign is valid for a maximum of 90 days.
Projecting sign
(a)
A projecting sign is a permitted use in commercial and industrial districts and requires a
development permit.
(b)
A projecting sign shall:
not exceed 0.5m² (5.4ft2) in sign area;
be placed so that the distance between the nearest edge of the sign and the building to which
it is attached does not exceed 0.3m (1ft);
provide a minimum vertical clearance of 2.5m (8.2ft) from finished grade to the bottom of the
sign;
have clearance from any electrical power lines or other utilities and provide for safe
pedestrian movement or any other activities or use underneath the projecting sign;
except for corner parcels, be located at right angles to the building facade;
complement the architecture and coordinate with other streetscape improvements and
development;
on a one-storey building, not extend more than 0.3m (1ft) above the roof or parapet; and
on a building with more than one storey, not extend more than 0.75m (2.5ft) above the floor
of the second storey (and in any event, shall not extend over the bottom of any second storey
windowsill).
Real estate sign
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(a)
A real estate sign is a permitted use in all districts, and no development permit is required,
provided:
that the sign is a self-supported or wall-mounted sign;
in a residential district:
has a maximum sign area of 1.5m² (16.1ft2); and
has a maximum height of 1.8m (5.9ft);
in a commercial, industrial, INS or AG district:
has a maximum sign area of 6m² (64.6ft2); and
has a maximum height of 4m (13.1ft);
the sign is located a minimum of 1.5m (4.9ft) from all parcel lines; and
that the sign advertises only the parcel upon which the sign is located.
(b)
No more than two real estate signs are allowed per parcel.
Roof sign
(a)
A roof sign is a permitted use in all industrial and all commercial districts and requires a
development permit.
(b)
A roof sign shall not exceed 8m² (86.1ft2) in sign area.
(c)
The maximum vertical dimension of a roof sign is 3m (9.8ft), however the vertical dimension of
the sign plus the building height shall not exceed the maximum height allowances in the district.
(d)
No more than one roof sign is allowed per building.
(e)
A roof sign shall not overhang a building.
(f)
A roof sign may be illuminated.
Other signs
(a)
Subject to any other applicable provision of this Section, a development permit is not required for:
signs posted or exhibited inside a building;
window signs;
motor vehicle signs, provided the vehicle is not temporarily or permanently parked for the
purpose of displaying the sign;
signs located on a community notice board;
signs erected pursuant to a Development Agreement;
emergency or warning signs placed on a public building, parcel or utility right-of-way; and
the erection/placement of signage in accordance with the following requirements or
situations:
a sign, signboard, billboard or advertising material within a highway right-of-way,
provided a permit has been issued by Alberta Transportation;
official notices, signs, placards or bulletins required or permitted to be placed pursuant to
the provisions of federal, provincial or municipal legislation;
municipal address numbers or letters displayed on parcel to which they refer; and
signs or advertisements related to the functions or work of the municipality or other public
authority.
Owner's Responsibility
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(a)
Neither the granting of a development permit for a sign nor the approval of the plans nor any
inspections made by the Development Authority shall in any way relieve the owner from full
compliance with this Bylaw or other applicable legislation.
(b)
All signs shall be kept in a safe, clean and tidy condition and may be required to be renovated or
removed if not properly maintained.
(c)
The owner of a sign shall permit the Designated Officer to enter the landowner's parcel at any
reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting the sign or administering or enforcing this Bylaw.
(d)
Unless otherwise allowed in this Bylaw, no person shall attach anything to an existing permitted
sign for which a development permit has been issued unless a new development permit is issued
for such addition.
Enforcement
(a)
In addition to the enforcement regulations established by Part 4 of this Bylaw, the subsequent
regulations shall apply to signs within the County.
(b)
The Development Authority may, by notice in writing:
direct the owner to correct the condition of any sign or remove any sign within thirty days of
receipt of the notice where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, that condition or sign
constitutes a violation of this Bylaw or any development permit hereunder, has become
unsightly or is unsafe;
order the owner to stop work on a sign if it is proceeding in contravention of this Bylaw; and/or
order the owner to stop work on a sign if a development permit has not been issued.
(c)
Removal and Impoundment of Signs
In addition to pursuing any other remedy referenced under this Section, a Designated Officer
may cause to be immediately removed and/or impounded any sign:
placed in contravention of a provision of this Bylaw;
where, in his or her opinion, the sign is in a state of extensive disrepair; or
where safety concerns or emergency conditions may justify such removal.
A sign removed under Paragraph 7.6.22(c) shall be delivered to a storage facility where it will
remain impounded until claimed by an individual, business or organization referenced on the
sign.
If an impounded sign is not reclaimed within 30 days of the individual, business, or
organization being notified (either verbally or in writing) of the sign's removal, the County may
dispose of the sign in any manner it deems appropriate.
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PART 8
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
The regulations included in this Part apply to all districts, unless the district regulations state otherwise.
GENERAL LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
The Development Authority may require that site landscaping be provided in conjunction with, and
addressed as part of, any development permit for multi-family, industrial, commercial and institutional
uses.
Landscaping may be required as a condition of a development permit involving existing development if
the proposed development enlarges or increases the intensity of use as determined by the Development
Authority.
As a condition of the development permit where a landscaping plan is required, the Development
Authority shall require all landscaping to be completed within two years of the issuance of development
permit approval. This includes paving required for a commercial business operation and if necessary,
landscaping in accordance with a landscape plan approved as part of the development permit consistent
with Section 8.2 to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The landowner, developer and/or
successor or assignees shall be solely responsible for the necessary landscaping and proper
maintenance of the development parcel.
The provision of site landscaping is a continuing obligation of a development permit and shall be installed
and maintained in accordance with accepted horticultural practices and consistent with the approved
landscape plan, if it is required as a condition of the development permit.
Any retaining wall exceeding 1.2m (3.9ft) in height shall be designed by a practicing professional engineer
and inspected after construction by a practicing professional engineer. The landowner shall provide to the
County the design and inspection report, both bearing the seal and signature of a practicing professional
engineer. If such retaining wall was not approved as part of the development permit for the principal use
on the parcel, a separate development permit for the retaining wall and grading must be obtained.
LANDSCAPE PLAN
At the discretion of the Development Authority, a landscape plan may be required as part of the
application for a development permit and the plan shall be prepared by a landscape architect or a person
qualified to perform such work.
Where a landscape plan is required it will be added as a condition of the development permit and shall be
deemed approved for construction only upon approval of the overarching development permit.
The landscape plan shall include information for the proposed site as well as all adjacent boulevards and
existing property, drawn at a size and/or scale satisfactory to the Development Authority and clearly
indicates and accurately identifies the following:
(a)
name of the project and/or developer;
(b)
site area in hectares proposed to be landscaped, as well as the percentage of the parcel area;
(c)
north arrow, the parcel lines, dimensions of the subject site and identification of adjacent land
uses;
(d)
location of all existing and proposed utilities and easements, including storm sewers, catch
basins for site drainage and overhead utilities;
(e)
location of all existing and proposed buildings, parking areas, driveways and entrances;
(f)
location of all existing plant materials to be retained on the subject site;
(g)
location of all new plant materials being proposed for the subject site;
(h)
proposed trees, shrubs, flower beds and ground covers labeled with a key to a cross-referenced
plant list identifying the common and botanical names, quantity, size and method of planting,
grass mix for sod and/or seed;
(i)
vegetation planting details for installation;
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(j)
location of all proposed landscape furniture and/or landscape amenities for the subject site
including height of fencing and screen walls; and
(k)
all other physical features, existing or proposed, including berms, walls, fences, outdoor furniture,
lighting and decorative paving.
Any changes to an approved landscape plan require a new approval of the Development Authority prior to
the landscaping being installed.
The Development Authority may consider an application for a development permit that does not provide
all the information required by Subsection 8.2.3 if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the
information provided is sufficient to show that the landscaping provisions of the Bylaw can be met.
LANDSCAPE APPROVAL
Landscaping, including location, design, extent of plantings and other landscaping treatments provided,
shall be subject to approval of the Development Authority, taking into consideration, in its sole discretion,
the following criteria:
(a)
landscaping shall be clustered in planting beds to represent a natural arrangement on the site;
(b)
as required by the Development Authority, any undeveloped portion of site may be required to be
graded, contoured and seeded, or left to recover to its natural condition;
(c)
all plant material shall meet the horticultural standards of the most current edition of the "Guide
Specifications for Nursery Stock" by the Canadian Nursery Trade Association; and
(d)
all tree/shrub planting required pursuant to Sections 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7 shall be suitable to
Edmonton region plant hardiness zones.
SECURITIES FOR LANDSCAPING
The Development Authority may require as a condition of a development permit approval, a guaranteed
security from the property developer or landowner in a form acceptable by the Development Authority.
The amount of the required security shall be based upon projected cost of the landscaping, shall be
calculated by the developer or landowner, and shall be based on information provided in the approved
landscape plan. If in the reasonable opinion of the Development Authority, these projected costs are
inadequate, the Development Authority may establish a higher landscaping cost for the purposes of
determining the amount of the landscaping security.
Where development on a site is approved in phases, the landscaping security need only be provided on
that portion of the site approved in each phase plus the amount required to minimally landscape the
balance of the site should future development not proceed in a timely fashion. The landscaping security
shall be required in subsequent phases on the remainder of the site at the time these phases are
approved for development.
In the event that the developer or landowner does not complete the required landscaping or fails to
maintain the landscaping in a healthy condition and the proceeds from the security are insufficient for the
County to complete the required work, should it elect to do so, then the developer or landowner shall pay
such deficiency to the County immediately upon being invoiced. The County shall provide an accounting
to the developer or landowner indicating how the proceeds of the security were applied, within 60 days of
completing or maintaining the landscaping.
Upon receipt of a written request from the parties involved in the development, including but not limited to
the property developer or landowner, condominium association or the issuer of the security, an inspection
of the finished landscaping may be scheduled by the Development Authority.
Landscaping inspections shall comply with the following:
(a)
inspections shall be conducted only during the normal growing season, approximately May 1st
through November 1st;
(b)
the Development Authority shall perform the landscaping inspection within 30 days of receipt of
the inspection request subject to Paragraph 8.4.6(a); and
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(c)
upon approval of the landscaping by the Development Authority, the security, unless otherwise
drawn upon, shall be fully released.
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the remainder of this Section, all development on lands designated C1, C2, C3 and INS
shall be subject to the following landscape standards:
Commercial and Institutional Landscape Standards
Planting
Standard
Minimum Landscaping Area
for Sites
On sites smaller than 1ha (2.47ac), a minimum of 10%, or as
otherwise required by the Development Authority, of the site
area shall be landscaped.
On sites larger than 1ha (2.47ac), a minimum of 60%, or as
otherwise required by the Development Authority, of the
required front and side yard setbacks of the site shall be
landscaped.
Trees
One tree for every 40m² (430.6ft²) of landscaped area, to a
minimum of four trees, at a proportion of approximately 1:1 of
deciduous and coniferous trees, provided that where new tree
plantings are otherwise required, existing trees that comply
with the minimum tree sizes can be used.
Shrubs
One shrub for every 60m² (645.8ft²) of landscaped area shall
be provided.
Minimum Tree Sizes
Deciduous trees shall be a minimum 63.5mm (2.5in) caliper
measured 457.2mm (18in) from ground level.
Coniferous trees shall be 2.4m (7.9ft) in height.
Note: Where the calculation of the required number of trees and shrubs results in fractions of trees and
shrubs, the values shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the remainder of this Section, all development on lands designated I2, I3 and I4 shall be
subject to the following landscape standards:
Industrial Landscape Standards
Planting
Standard
Minimum Landscaping
Area for Sites
A minimum uninterrupted landscaped yard of 3m (9.8ft) in width shall be
required adjacent to any public road. This includes yards adjacent to
public lands or reserve lands that are adjacent to collector, arterial roads
and highways.
Trees
One tree for every 40m² (430.6ft²) of landscaped area, to a minimum of
four trees, at a proportion of approximately 1:1 of deciduous and
coniferous trees, provided that where new tree plantings are otherwise
required, existing trees that comply with the minimum tree sizes can be
used.
Shrubs
One shrub for every 60m² (645.8ft²) of landscaped area shall be
provided, to a minimum of six shrubs.
Minimum Tree Sizes
Deciduous trees shall be a minimum 63.5mm (2.5in) caliper measured
457.2mm (18in) from ground level.
Coniferous trees shall be a minimum 2.4m (7.9ft) in height.
Note: Where the calculation of the required number of trees and shrubs results in fractions of trees and
shrubs, the values shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
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Notwithstanding the remainder of this Section, all development on lands designated I5 shall be subject to
the following landscape standards:
Heavy Industrial Landscape Standards
Planting
Standard
Minimum Landscaping
Area for Sites
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Trees
One tree for every 60m² (645.8ft²) of landscaped area, to a minimum of
four trees, at a proportion of approximately 1:1 of deciduous and
coniferous trees, provided that where new tree plantings are otherwise
required, existing trees that comply with the minimum tree sizes can be
used.
Shrubs
One shrub for every 80m² (861.1ft²) of landscaped area shall be
provided, to a minimum of six shrubs.
Minimum Tree Sizes
Deciduous trees shall be a minimum caliper 63.5mm (2.5in) measured
457.2mm (18in) from ground level.
Coniferous trees shall be a minimum 2.4m (7.9ft) in height.
Note: Where the calculation of the required number of trees and shrubs results in fractions of trees and
shrubs, the values shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the remainder of this Section, all development on lands within the R5 district that
incorporates town house and/or apartment uses on a single parcel may be subject to the following
landscape standards, at the discretion of the Development Authority:
(a)
a minimum of 20% of the parcel area should be landscaped, including all areas of the parcel not
covered by buildings or parking; and
(b)
including one deciduous or coniferous tree and four shrubs for each dwelling unit on the parcel.
LANDSCAPING VARIANCES
The Development Authority may, where the Development Authority considers it appropriate, vary any or
all of the landscaping regulations of this Bylaw. Before granting a variance to the landscaping standards
of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may require the developer to submit a report from a qualified
landscape professional, such as a horticulturist or landscape architect, explaining and justifying the
variance.
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PART 9
PARKING REGULATIONS
ACCESS TO PARKING FACILITIES
Parcel access and egress areas shall be hard surfaced and in accordance with Sturgeon County's
General Municipal Servicing Standards.
ON-SITE PARKING FACILITIES
All required on-site parking facilities shall only be used for the purpose of accommodating the vehicles of
clients, customers, employees, members, residents or visitors in connection with the building or use for
which the parking facilities are provided, unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. On-
site parking facilities shall not be used for driveways, access or egress, commercial repair work, display,
sale or storage of goods of any kind.
All on-site parking facilities shall be so constructed that:
(a)
every on-site parking stall provided shall be hard surfaced if the access is from a road or lane
which is hard surfaced; parking areas shall be paved or of a gravel mixture in accordance with
the Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards; and
(b)
each parking area shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all stormwater runoff. In no
case shall drainage be allowed to cross a sidewalk or parcel boundary unless otherwise
approved by the Development Authority.
Employee parking is encouraged to be provided at the side or rear of principal buildings.
On-site parking facilities shall have adequate lighting for the entire parking facility. Such lighting shall be
directed away from adjacent parcels and where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, they would
have adverse effects.
OFF-SITE PARKING FACILITIES
Off-site parking facilities shall only be used for the purpose of accommodating the vehicles of clients,
customers, employees, members, residents or visitors in connection with the building or use for which the
off-site parking facilities are provided, unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. Off-site
parking facilities shall not be used for driveways, access or egress, commercial repair work, display, sale
or storage of goods of any kind.
All off-site parking facilities shall be so constructed that:
(a)
every off-site parking stall provided shall be hard surfaced if the access is from a road or lane
which is hard surfaced; parking areas shall be paved or of a gravel mixture in accordance with
the Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards; and
(b)
each parking area shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all stormwater runoff. In no
case shall drainage be allowed to cross a sidewalk or parcel boundary unless otherwise
approved by the Development Authority.
Off-site parking facilities shall have adequate lighting for the entire parking facility. Such lighting shall be
directed away from adjacent properties, and where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, they
would have adverse effects.
At the discretion of the Development Authority, the developer may be required to implement off-site
improvements determined necessary to ensure the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians destined
between the off-site parking facility and the building or use for which the off-site parking facility is
provided. Such off-site improvements may include (but are not limited to) crosswalks, sidewalks, signage,
lighting and landscaping.
PARKING STALL REQUIREMENTS
The minimum dimensions of maneuvering aisles and parking stalls shall be in accordance with the
regulations identified in Table 9.1.
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Minimum Parking Standards
Parking
Angle
in Degrees
(see A in
diagram)
Width of
Stall
in Metres
(see B in
diagram)
Depth of Stall
Perpendicular
to
Maneuvering
Aisle in Metres
(see C in diagram)
Width of Stall
Parallel to
Maneuvering
Aisle in Metres
(see D in diagram)
Overall Depth
in Metres
(see E in diagram)
Width of
Manoeuvrings
Aisle in Metres
(one-way)
(see F in diagram)
0
2.7
(8.9ft)
2.7
(8.9ft)
7.0
(23ft)
9.1
(29.9ft)
3.6
(11.8ft)
30
2.7
(8.9ft)
5.2
(17.1ft)
5.5
(18ft)
14.0
(45.9ft)
3.6
(11 8ft)
45
2.7
(8.9ft)
5.8
(19ft)
4.0
(13.1ft)
15.2
(49.9ft)
3.6
(11.8ft)
60
2.7
(8.9ft)
6.1
(20ft)
3.1
(10.2ft)
18.2
(59.7ft)
6.0
(19.7ft)
90
2.7
(8.9ft)
6.1
(20ft)
2.7
(8.9ft)
19.5
(64ft)
7.3
(24ft)
Stalls accessed directly from a public right-of-way
90
2.7
(8.9ft)
5.5
(18ft)
2.2
(7.2ft)
N/A
N/A
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Figure 9.1:
Parking Stall Standards
The minimum number of on-site parking stalls required for each building or use shall be as identified in
Table 9.2. To seek a reduction in the minimum number of on-site parking stalls the developer shall
provide a traffic/parking study prepared by a practicing transportation planning or engineering
professional which endorses a reduction in the minimum number.
In the case of a use not specifically listed in Table 9.2, the minimum required number of on-site parking
stalls shall be the same as for a similar use as determined by the Development Authority, unless an
alternative recommendation is endorsed by a traffic and/or parking study prepared by a practicing
transportation planning or engineering professional. Where the development falls within more than one
use, the minimum required number of spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for each of the uses.
In order to seek a reduction in the minimum number of on-site parking stalls the developer shall provide a
parking assessment prepared by a practicing transportation planning or engineering professional which
endorses a reduction in the minimum number required.
For the purposes of ensuring adequate parking supply, the parking requirements listed in Table 9.2 shall
apply to both on-site and off-site parking facilities.
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Minimum On-Site Parking Stall Requirements
Residential
Minimum parking stall requirements
Apartment
Town house
1 per bachelor or 1-bedroom unit, plus
1.5 per 2-bedroom unit, plus
2 per 3-bedroom unit, plus
1 visitor stall per 7 dwelling units
Family day home
Group home, major and minor
2 per 5 clients
Home-based business, level 2 and 3
1 per non-resident employee, client parking will be at
the discretion of the Development Authority, and 1 per
commercial vehicle.
Duplex
Semi-detached dwelling
Single detached dwelling
2 per dwelling unit
Accessory dwelling unit
1 for 80m² and under
2 for over 80m²
1432/19; 1587/22
Commercial
Minimum number of parking stalls
Bed and breakfast
1 per guest room (in addition to the requirements for a
single detached dwelling)
Bulk fuel sale
1 per fueling station, plus 4 for staff
Car wash
Service station
3 per 100m² (1,076.4ft2) of gross floor area of building
only, plus 1 per gas pump
Child care facility
1 per 4 children
Commercial school
0.8 stalls per student based on projected maximum
capacity
Diversified Agriculture
2 per 100m² of gross floor area of public buildings and
0.5 per 100m² of outdoor areas open to the public.
or
At the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of a parking assessment.
Drive-through restaurant
Eating and drinking establishment
1 per 4 seating spaces, plus 4 for staff
Equestrian facility
At the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of a parking assessment
Equipment sale, service and rental
Vehicle sale and rental
2 per 100m2 (1,076.4ft2) of gross floor area
Event Venue
1 per 3 seating capacity
Funeral home
1 per 4 seats
Government service
Professional, office and business service
3.4 per 100.0m2 (1,076.4ft2) of gross floor area
Hotel
Motel
1 per guest room, plus 1 per 3 staff on maximum shift
Integrated highway facility
At the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of proposed uses and in consideration of
a parking assessment if deemed required
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Commercial
Minimum number of parking stalls
Retail sale
Retail sale, liquor
3 per 100m2 (1,076.4ft2) gross floor area, up to 2,000m2
(21,527.8ft2); then an addition 4 stalls for every
additional 100m2 gross floor area
Storage facility
1 per 93m2 (1,001 ft2) gross floor area
Vehicle sale and rental
2 per 100m2 (1,076.4ft2) gross floor area
Veterinary clinic
2 per examination table, plus 4 for staff
Visitor accommodation
1 per guest unit
1560/21, 1597/22
Industrial
Minimum parking stall requirements
Administrative building
1 per 50m2 (538.2ft2) gross floor area
Asphalt plant
Fleet service
Gas processing plant
Heavy industrial
Rail spur
Rail yard
Renewable energy facility
Transloading facility
At the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of the parking assessment
Auctioneering establishment
1 per 93m2 (1,001 ft2)
Surveillance suite
1 per unit
Any industrial use not listed separately
in this Section
1 stall per 100m2 (1,076.4ft2) gross floor area for the first
2,000m2(21,527.8ft2), then 1 stall per 500m2; or 1 stall per
3 employees, or at the discretion of the Development
Authority in consideration of a parking assessment
Institutional
Minimum parking stall requirements
Community building
1 per 3 seating capacity
School (elementary and junior high)
1 per 20 students based on projected maximum capacity,
plus 1 per employee
School (senior high)
1 per 4 students based on project maximum capacity,
plus 1 per employee
Protective and emergency service
1 per 40m2 (430.6ft2) of gross floor area
Public/Private library and cultural facility
1 per 40m2 (430.6ft2) of gross floor area
Recreation facility, indoor
Recreation facility, outdoor
At the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of a parking assessment
Religious assembly
1 per 3 seating capacity
Residential care facility
2 for every 5 beds
1647/24
Permission to share parking stalls may only be granted by the Development Authority in the following
circumstances:
(a)
the developments are in close proximity to each other and within 200m (656.2ft) of the parcel on
which the parking stalls are located;
(b)
the primary operational natures of the developments result in peak parking demand that does not
occur simultaneously, thereby minimizing the likelihood of an undersupply of parking spaces; and
(c)
the Development Authority is satisfied, as the third signee of the agreement, that the agreement
between the landowners of the parcels/developments for the sharing of parking stalls is to be
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permanent (and registered on the Certificate of Title) unless an alternative permanent
arrangement is made that is satisfactory to the Development Authority.
Where a building is enlarged, or altered, or a change in the use occurs in such a manner as to cause a
more intensive use of that building, provisions shall be made for the additional parking stalls in
accordance with this Section. The calculations shall be based on the number of additional parking stalls
required as a result of the enlargement, alteration or change in the use of the building, in addition to
parking stalls that may have been removed due to the enlargement or alteration.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
Accessible parking stalls shall:
(a)
be provided in accordance with the Safety Codes Act in effect at the time of the development
permit application, for which no discretion exists;
(b)
be included, by the Development Authority, in the calculation of the applicable minimum parking
stall requirements, and
(c)
be identified as parking spaces for the disabled through the use of appropriate signage, in
accordance with provincial standards.
Accessible parking stalls shall be located in close proximity to the building entrance on a level surface.
Accessible parking stalls shall be arranged in a way that users of wheelchairs are not required to pass
behind parked vehicles.
In the case of a building with multiple public entrances, a minimum of one accessible parking stall shall be
located near each entrance.
Accessible parking stalls shall be designed in accordance with "Barrier-Free Design Guidelines" of the
Safety Codes Act.
ON-SITE LOADING REQUIREMENTS
A loading space shall be designed and located so that all vehicles using that space can be parked and
manoeuvred entirely within the bounds of the site before moving onto adjacent roads. Vehicles cannot
back from public roads onto the site. All movements crossing the parcel line shall be forward. The
Development Authority may require turning movement diagrams to ensure satisfactory maneuverability
criteria.
A loading space situated within a setback distance from a road or lane shall not be counted for the
purposes of this Section. Loading zones shall not be located in the front yard of a site that fronts a public
road with less than a 6m (19.7ft) setback.
A loading space shall be a minimum width of 3m (9.8ft) and a minimum depth of 9.2m (30.2ft) and
maintain a minimum overhead clearance of 4.3m (14.1ft).
Minimum loading space dimensions may be changed by the Development Authority having regard to the
types of vehicles that are likely to use the loading spaces.
Loading space shall be hard surfaced in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing
Standards.
Loading spaces shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all stormwater runoff. In no case shall
drainage be allowed to cross a sidewalk or parcel boundary unless otherwise approved by the
Development Authority.
Loading space requirements for uses other than those set out in this Section shall be determined by the
Development Authority, having regard to similar uses for which specific loading facility requirements are
set.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Development Authority, the required on-site loading space for any use
shall be as follows:
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(a)
a minimum of one loading zone space per apartment/semi-detached dwelling in excess of twenty
dwelling units; an additional loading space shall be required for each additional forty units. The
loading spaces shall be located within 20m (65.6ft) of building entry doors.
BICYCLE PARKING
In addition to the required vehicular parking, bicycle parking may be provided at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
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PART 10
LAND USE DISTRICTS
ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE DISTRICTS
Land use districts and the associated district provisions are established for the County in accordance with
Parts 10 through 17 of this Bylaw.
The land use districts map, which forms Schedule 1 of this Bylaw, divides the County into districts and
specifies the district provisions applicable to particular lands.
Provisions listed in Parts 5 through 9 comprise all general and specific development regulations, signage,
landscaping and parking regulations and shall govern any permitted and discretionary uses listed within
all land use districts.
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PART 11
PRIMARY INDUSTRY DISTRICTS
AG - AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates traditional agricultural operations and the supportive services that are
essential to grow and sustain the agricultural industry. This district distinguishes between major, minor
and residential where:
AG-Major are tracts of land 16ha (39.5ac) or larger in size;
AG-Minor are parcels between 4ha (9.8ac) and 15.9ha (39.3ac); and
AG-Residential are parcels smaller than 4ha (9.8ac).
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory dwelling unit****
Accessory dwelling unit****
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Bed and breakfast
Agricultural support service
Diversified Agriculture
Auctioneering establishment**
Dugout
Cannabis production and distribution, micro
Dwelling, single detached
Community garden
Family day home
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Farm help accommodation
Equestrian facility***
Group home, minor
Group home, major
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Home-based business, level 3
Home-based business, level 2
Kennel and animal boarding
Intensive agriculture
Landscaping contractor service***
Solar farm
Temporary asphalt plant**
Temporary concrete batch plant**
Topsoil screening
Veterinary clinic
Visitor accommodation***
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Only allowed on AG-Major parcels
*** Only allowed on AG-Major and AG-Minor parcels
**** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
1407/18; 1432/19; 1436/19; 1560/21; 1570/22; 1587/22, 1597/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
(a)
Unless otherwise indicated within a planning document, a quarter section in the AG district of
64.7ha (160ac) shall contain a maximum combined density of four parcels, comprised of:
two AG - Major parcels of approximately 32.4ha (80ac) each or alternative sizes necessary
due to land fragmentation; and
two AG - Residential parcels (one of which may be subdivided from each AG - Major parcel
having a minimum size of 32.4ha (80ac) in accordance with Paragraph 11.1.3(e) of this
Bylaw).
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(b)
Notwithstanding Subparagraph 11.1.3(a)(ii), the Subdivision Authority may consider the
subdivision of a second AG - Residential parcel from the same 32ha (80 ac) AG parcel when all
of the following criteria are met:
no other parcel has been subdivided from the abutting 32ha (80 ac) AG parcel on that same
quarter section; and
no secondary dwelling exists on the abutting 32ha (80 acre) AG parcel on that same quarter
section; and
such a location would assist in preserving agricultural land and/or avoid a site constraint on
the abutting 32ha (80 ac) AG parcel on that same quarter section related to access,
topography, a pipeline, or other hazard or land use conflict; and
the landowner of the abutting 32ha (80 ac) AG parcel on that same quarter section provides
their written consent and furthermore allows the County to register a restrictive covenant
agreeing to forgo any future opportunity for subdivision or a secondary dwelling pursuant to
this Bylaw.
(c)
Where an AG - Major parcel is either smaller or larger than the conventional 64.7ha (160ac)
and/or 32.4ha (80ac) parcel size (e.g. due to the presence of a redistricted parcel(s), or surveying
anomalies due to river lots or land fragmentation), the subdivision regulations are as follows:
AG - Major parcels between 16ha (39.5ac) and 47.9ha (118.4ac) shall be considered
equivalent to a 32.4ha (80ac) AG parcel (i.e. half a quarter section).
AG - Major parcels between 48ha (118.5ac) and 79.9ha (197.5ac) shall be considered
equivalent to a 64.7ha (160ac) AG parcel (i.e. a full quarter section).
AG - Major parcels of 80ha (197.6ac) or larger shall be considered equivalent to a 64.7ha
(160ac) AG parcel (i.e. a full quarter section) plus any additional subdivision potential beyond
64.7ha (160ac) in accordance with the proportions referenced in Subparagraph 11.1.3(c)(i),
(ii) or (iii).
(d)
AG - Minor parcels shall be considered equivalent to an AG - Residential parcel and therefore
have no further subdivision potential.
(e)
The maximum size of an AG - Residential parcel shall be 1ha (2.47ac), unless a larger area is
essential to:
encompass mature shelterbelts, existing buildings or any other related features associated
with an existing farmstead (however, additional farmland will not be compromised to
accommodate a septic system, the setback distances associated with a septic system, a
dugout, or an extensive area of fencing); and/or
mitigate any site constraints which could otherwise significantly limit the development
potential of a 1ha (2.47ac) parcel or create land use conflicts - such as but not limited to
setback distances from pipelines, low-lying or steep topography, inaccessible portions of land
or land fragmentation (however, additional farmland will not be compromised when a site
constraint could equally be addressed by modifying the location and/or dimensions of the
proposed 1ha (2.47ac) parcel).
Development Regulations
Front yard and flanking front
yard setbacks
Principal building
35m (114.8ft)
Accessory building or accessory,
agricultural building
20m (65.6ft)
Side yard and rear yard
setbacks
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building or accessory,
agricultural building
3m (9.8ft)
1432/19
Additional Development Regulations for AG-Minor parcels
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Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding the variance provisions in Section 2.8 of this Bylaw, the Development Authority
shall not accept a variance to the uses within this district based on parcel size.
1407/18
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
465m2 (5,005.2ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
Additional Development Regulations for AG-Residential parcels
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
230m2 (2,475.7ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
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11.1A
AG 2 - AGRICULTURE 2 DISTRICT 1597/22
General Purpose
This district accommodates diversified agricultural development that has a greater effect on local road
infrastructure and neighbouring parcels due to increased levels of traffic and visitors.
AG-Major are tracts of land 16ha (39.5ac) or larger in size;
AG-Minor are parcels between 4ha (9.8ac) and 15.9ha (39.3ac); and
AG-Residential are parcels smaller than 4ha (9.8ac).
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Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Agricultural support service
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Auctioneering establishment
Cannabis production and distribution, micro
Bed and breakfast
Event Venue
Community garden
Topsoil screening
Diversified Agriculture
Dugout
Dwelling, single detached
Equestrian facility
Farm help accommodation
Intensive agriculture
Kennel and animal boarding
Landscaping contractor service
Veterinary clinic
Visitor accommodation
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
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Subdivision Regulations
At the discretion of the Subdivision Authority, as per section 11.1.3 of the AG - Agriculture District.
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Development Regulations
Front yard and flanking front
yard setbacks
Principal building
35m (114.8ft)
Accessory building or accessory,
agricultural building
20m (65.6ft)
Side yard and rear yard
setbacks
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building or accessory,
agricultural building
3m (9.8ft)
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Additional Development Regulations
a.
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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RE - RESOURCE EXTRACTION DISTRICT 1607/22
General Purpose
This district provides for the extraction and processing of on-site natural resources on lands. Once the
reclamation process is complete, redistricting to the appropriate use is required.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Temporary asphalt plant
Accessory, use
Temporary concrete batch plant
Natural resource extraction
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Secondary processing
1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
(a)
Development regulations for this district are at the discretion of the Development Authority in
consideration of all application information.
(b)
Natural resource extraction activities having a disturbance area of less than 5.1ha (12.6ac) on a
parcel at any time, including any associated infrastructure, stockpiles connected with the pit shall
not be permitted.
(c)
The operating area of a natural resource extraction and secondary processing use shall not be
located less than:
400m (1,312.3ft) from the outside wall of an existing dwelling or the district boundary of a
multi-lot subdivision, hamlet, or area subject to an approved planning document that includes
residential development.
Notwithstanding Subparagraph 11.2.4(c)(i), natural resource extraction of silica sand shall not
be located less than 800m (2,624.6ft) from the outside wall of an existing dwelling or the
district boundary of a multi-lot subdivision, hamlet, or area subject to an approved planning
document that includes residential development.
Notwithstanding the above prescribed setbacks, the operating area of a natural resource
extraction and secondary processing use has no defined setback from an existing dwelling
located on the subject parcel.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
Landscaping Regulations
(a)
The natural resource extraction and secondary processing operation shall be landscaped in such
a manner as to mitigate nuisance produced by the development and operations, which may
include features such as, but not limited to, the installation of a berm and/or fence around the
perimeter of the excavation area.
(b)
At the discretion of the Development Authority, landscaping or screening may be required along
the front, rear, or side yard parcel boundaries adjacent to public, residential or other land uses.
(c)
Restricted and noxious weeds are to be controlled by the developer to prevent the spread of
weeds to neighbouring lands in accordance with provincial regulations.
Site Access and Traffic Regulations
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In addition to the Parking Regulations contained in Part 9 of this Bylaw, the following regulations shall apply
to all development in this district:
(a)
At the discretion of the Development Authority, a traffic impact assessment may be required with
a development permit application.
(b)
All access to the natural resource extraction and secondary processing development area shall
be approved by the Development Authority. Access to the development areas shall be developed
in a manner that ensures safe and efficient truck movement and adequate site drainage. All
access to development areas and/or off-site improvements are at the sole expense of the
developer.
(c)
For development areas located within 0.8km (0.5mi) of a highway, the developer shall provide the
Development Authority with an approved permit obtained from Alberta Transportation.
(d)
A road use agreement, between the County and the developer of a natural resource extraction
and/or secondary processing use shall be required (where Sturgeon County roads will be utilized)
and shall be a condition of the development permit, and shall include the following terms and
conditions:
The speed of haul vehicles shall be limited to 60km/h, or a different speed as identified in a
road use agreement for safety purposes.
The developer shall maintain the roads daily during operations haulage. This maintenance
shall keep the road surfaces in the same condition as they were prior to operations
commencing.
No engine retarder brakes shall be allowed:
A. within 500 meters of a dwelling unit, and
B. where signs prohibit the use of engine retarder brakes
The developer is responsible for dust suppression on all gravel surfaced roads that will be
used under a road use agreement.
All drivers must be provided with an orientation to the requirements of hauling and road use
agreement provisions in Sturgeon County.
The overloading of any trucks is strictly prohibited.
All loaded trucks shall be covered by tarps.
The road use agreement shall also include haul routes, anticipated maintenance, dust control
methods, security, signage, and participation in the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association's
Central Truck Registry numbering system and other related clauses and provisions deemed
necessary by Sturgeon County.
(e)
Offsite improvements to municipal infrastructure that are identified as per the recommendations
of a traffic impact assessment shall be completed at the sole expense of the developer prior to
the operation of natural resource extraction or secondary processing and shall require a separate
Development Agreement with Sturgeon County.
Stripping
Topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled on-site for future reclamation prior to commencing operations.
Reclamation
A proposal to reclaim a natural resource extraction or secondary processing area shall be included in the
development permit application.
Operational Hours
(a)
Natural resource extraction may operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(b)
Secondary processing:
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All operations should be considered to operate on a 12-hour/day shift Monday to Friday basis
unless site or operational conditions warrant consideration of extended operational hours.
Where extended hours are being considered (less than 24hrs/day 7 days per week), the
hours may be based upon consideration of site characteristics, results of noise-modelling
analysis, feedback from landowners within the minimum separation distance, and on-site
noise suppression applications.
Hours for Hauling
(a)
The removal of natural resources from the pit location (hauling) shall take place only within the
hours specified by the Development Authority. The Development Authority shall have regard to,
but is not bound by, the following guidelines:
6:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Monday to Friday; and
8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Saturday to Sunday and Statutory Holidays.
Dust and Noise
(a)
The developer shall:
Prevent noise from becoming an annoyance to adjacent landowners at the request of, and to
the satisfaction of, the Development Authority. Required prevention may include, but not be
limited to, locating stockpiles and berms to act as sound barriers and using methods of
minimizing or reducing noise created by machinery and equipment. Installation of noise
monitors may be required as a condition of a development permit.
Ensure compliance with provincial legislation regarding dust and air quality.
Water Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
(a)
Adherence is required to Sturgeon County's Groundwater Management Plans and Ground Water
Monitoring Program, where applicable.
(b)
Where a water well report is required, adherence is required to the necessary mitigation
measures in the report and the hydrogeological impact assessment.
Application Requirements
A development permit application for natural resource extraction and secondary processing shall include,
but is not limited to the following:
(a)
A copy of the application for registration under the Code of Practice for Pits;
(b)
A copy of any application for approvals under the Water Act, and
(c)
Supplemental information addressing those stated under Subparagraph 11.2.4 to 11.2.12 of this
Bylaw.
Community Communications Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing
Uses
(a)
The developer of all their natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations shall
be required as a condition of the development permit to host a community event annually to
engage with surrounding communities.
(b)
The community event shall adhere to the following criteria.
The developer must host a community event and invite all landowners:
A. within 1.6km(1mi) of the boundaries of the parcel where natural resource extraction or
secondary processing has been approved; and
B. adjacent to haul routes for the natural resource extraction or secondary processing
operation, as identified in related road use agreements.
Notice of the community event must be mailed a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the
open house (invitations must be postmarked a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the
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community event); and provide an alternate opportunity for information provision and
discussion for those community members unable to attend the community event.
The community event must be hosted with a minimum of one (1) representative from
Sturgeon County's administration in attendance.
The community event must include an opportunity for residents to ask questions and discuss
topics of interest with the developer.
A report summarizing the results of the community event must be provided to Sturgeon
County within three months of the date of the community event.
(c)
The developer must provide landowner communications on a semi-annual basis.
(d)
These semi-annual landowner communications must:
be sent by mail;
be sent to all landowners of parcels:
A. adjacent to the haul route, and
B. that are located within 1.6km of the parcel with natural resource extraction or secondary
processing operations.
Provide updates on relevant information about the operation, including but not limited to:
A. updates on quarterly monitoring or reporting results, and
B. any changes or updates regarding the operation that may affect or be noticed by
surrounding parcels.
(e)
The developer must post signage on the parcel on which natural resource extraction or
secondary processing is occurring or expected to occur. The sign placed shall:
be a condition of the development permit for a natural resource extraction or secondary
processing, and not require a separate sign permit under this Bylaw;
utilize the standard sign design for natural resource extraction or secondary processing
operations, as identified by Sturgeon County;
identify the purpose for which the lands are to be used;
identify the approximate time over which extraction of the lands will take place;
identify the location where additional information may be obtained;
identify the company name and contact information where the public may discuss and request
information, and
be placed in a location easily visible to the public.
Approval Timelines
(a)
Development permits for the purpose of natural resource extraction and secondary processing in
the County are issued for five years and will require a new permit (renewal) every five years
thereafter until a final reclamation certificate is received from the Provincial Government.
A report prepared by a practicing professional shall be submitted with a development permit
application for renewal addressing progression of pit activities, amendments to any previous
approvals and the estimated lifespan of the pit.
(b)
Natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations that currently hold a valid
development permit as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw are permitted to continue. Once the
development permit has expired or where an amendment to the operation is proposed, a new
development permit shall be required and is subject to the provisions of this Bylaw.
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RE-DC - RESOURCE EXTRACTION - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 1607/22; 1632/23
General Purpose
The purpose of this district is to provide for the extraction and processing of on-site natural resources that,
due to their unique characteristics and/or site conditions, require specific direction unavailable in the
conventional RE - Resource Extraction District and allows for reduced setbacks and specific performance
and development standards as determined by Council.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Temporary asphalt plant
Accessory, use
Temporary concrete batch plant
Natural resource extraction
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Secondary processing
1672/25
Decision Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is the Development Authority and the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
(a)
Natural resource extraction activities having a disturbance area of less than 5.0ha (12.4ac) on a
parcel at any time, including any associated infrastructure, stockpiles connected with the pit shall
not be permitted.
(b)
Council is to consider the proposal operating area of natural resource extraction and/or a
secondary processing use against the impacts to adjacent land uses to determine a suitable
setback that is less than:
400m (1,312.3ft) from the outside wall of an existing dwelling to the nearest edge of the
operating area of a natural resource extraction and secondary processing use.
in the case of the extraction of silica sand, 800m (2,624.6ft) from the outside wall of an
existing dwelling or from the district boundary of a multi-lot subdivision, hamlet, or area
subject to an approved planning document that includes residential development.
(c)
The operating area of a natural resource extraction or secondary processing use shall not be
located within any setback areas as determined in the Code of Practice for Pits.
(d)
Setbacks from any Sturgeon County roads are to be determined by the Development Authority
based on engineering requirements and Sturgeon County's roadway classifications.
(e)
Mining sequences shall be planned to commence extracting the resources and progressively
reclaim in areas that pose the most impact to adjacent dwellings and identified sensitive areas.
In accepting an application for the redistricting of land to a Resource Extraction DC District, the following
pre-Application Community Consultation Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary
Processing Uses requirements will apply:
(a)
An application for natural resource extraction and/or an application for secondary processing shall
require a pre-application community consultation, as noted in paragraph11.3.6(m) of this Bylaw.
(b)
The pre-application community consultation shall adhere to the following criteria.
The developer must host an open house and invite all residents who reside:
A. Within 1.6km (1mi) of the boundaries of the parcel subject to the application for natural
resource extraction or secondary processing, and
B. Adjacent to anticipated haul routes for the natural resource extraction or secondary
processing application (as identified in the haul route plan specified in paragraph
11.3.6(g) of this Bylaw);
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Notice of the open house must be mailed a minimum of (2) weeks in advance of the open
house (invitations must be postmarked a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the open
house); and
A. Provide an alternate opportunity for information provision and discussion for those
community members unable to attend the open house.
The open house must be hosted with a minimum of one (1) representative from Sturgeon
County's administration in attendance.
The open house must include an opportunity for landowners to ask questions and discuss
topics of interest with the developer.
(c)
A report summarizing the results of the open house event must be provided to Sturgeon County
in accordance with the application requirements in paragraph 11.3.6(m) of this Bylaw.
(d)
Results from the pre-application community consultation may inform any other condition deemed
appropriate by the Development Authority.
In considering an application for the redistricting of land to a Resource Extraction DC District as complete,
an application shall include, but is not limited to the following:
(a)
a copy of the application for registration under the Code of Practice for Pits;
(b)
a copy of any application for approvals under the Water Act, and any other provincial or federal
regulations;
(c)
for development areas located within 0.8km (0.5mi) of a highway, an approved permit obtained
from Alberta Transportation;
(d)
a traffic impact assessment, where deemed to be required by Sturgeon County;
(e)
a traffic related implementation plan that demonstrates how all traffic-related performance
standards, monitoring and reporting requirements, as specified under paragraph 11.3.7(a) of this
Bylaw will be met;
(f)
a site access plan;
(g)
a haul route plan identifying all County roads to be utilized during hauling;
(h)
a track out management plan that identifies how roadways will be cleaned and maintained;
(i)
a noise impact assessment deemed by a designated professional to assess the impacts of the
operations;
(j)
a noise related implementation plan that demonstrates how all noise related performance
standards, monitoring, and reporting requirements, as specified under paragraph 11.3.7(c) of this
Bylaw, will be met;
(k)
an air quality impact assessment;
(l)
an air quality implementation plan that demonstrates how all air quality related performance
standards, monitoring, and reporting requirements, as specified under paragraph 11.3.7(d) of this
Bylaw, will be met;
(m)
evidence and results of pre-application community consultation undertaken in accordance with
the requirements of subsection 11.3.5 of this Bylaw;
(n)
a community communications plan, that identifies how the requirements of paragraph 11.3.7(f) of
this Bylaw will be met;
(o)
a water well report, for applications with operating areas within 800m (½mi) of a single dwelling, or
1200m (3/4mi) of a multi-lot subdivision;
(p)
a hydrological impact assessment, where required by the Province of Alberta or where a potential
impact is identified through the water well report required in paragraph 11.3.6(o) of this Bylaw;
(q)
an implementation plan to mitigate identified effects that the aggregate operation might have on
the local water table, based on the hydrological impact assessment, where applicable;
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(r)
a site-specific stormwater management plan that indicates the specific techniques to be used
within the pit to responsibly manage surface drainage so as not to negatively impact positive
surface drainage conditions situated up or downstream of the proposed operation;
(s)
an emergency response plan; and,
(t)
a visual impact assessment,
(u)
expected number and type of jobs and expected economic impact,
(v)
any other study, report or assessment required to assess the application.
In considering regulations for the redistricting of land to a Resource Extraction DC District, Administration
will prepare an analysis of the proponent's redistricting application for Council's consideration. The
analysis will utilize a defined methodology that considers the expected Economic, Environmental and
Social impacts of the proposed development. Based on this site-specific evaluation, stakeholder input and
other factors. Council may impose specific performance standards listed below as regulations for the
proposed district. These regulations will form conditions of the subsequent development permit.
(a)
Transportation Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
A road use agreement, between the County and the developer of a natural resource
extraction and/or secondary processing use shall be required (where Sturgeon County roads
will be utilized) and shall be a condition of the development permit, and shall include the
following terms and conditions:
A. The speed of haul vehicles shall be limited to 60km/h, or a different speed as identified in
a road use agreement for safety purposes.
B. The developer shall maintain the roads daily during operations haulage. This
maintenance shall keep the road surfaces in the same condition as they were prior to
operations commencing.
C. No engine retarder brakes shall be allowed:
a.
within 500 meters of a dwelling unit, and
b.
where signs prohibit the use of engine retarder brakes.
D. The developer is responsible for dust suppression on all gravel surfaced roads that will be
used under a road use agreement.
E. All drivers must be provided with an orientation to the requirements of hauling and road
use agreement provisions in Sturgeon County.
F.
The overloading of any trucks is strictly prohibited.
G. All loaded trucks shall be covered by tarps.
H. The road use agreement shall also include haul routes, anticipated maintenance, dust
control methods, security, signage, and participation in the Alberta Sand and Gravel
Association's Central Truck Registry numbering system and other related clauses and
provisions deemed necessary by Sturgeon County.
The developer shall adhere to the methods identified in the track out management plan
submitted with the application.
Offsite improvements to municipal infrastructure that are identified as per the
recommendations of a traffic impact assessment shall be completed at the sole expense of
the developer prior to the operation of natural resource extraction or secondary processing
and shall require a separate Development Agreement with Sturgeon County.
All accesses to the natural resource extraction and/or secondary processing use area shall
be approved by the Development Authority. Access to the development areas shall be
developed in a manner that ensures safe and efficient truck movement and adequate site
drainage. All access to development areas and/or off- site municipal improvements are at the
sole expense of the developer.
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(b)
Water Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
Adherence is required to Sturgeon County's Groundwater Management Plans and Ground
Water Monitoring Program, where applicable.
Where a water well report is required, adherence is required to the necessary mitigation
measures in the report and the hydrogeological impact assessment.
Adherence to the measures identified in the implementation plan, as required in paragraph
11.3.6(g).
(c)
Noise Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
Noise attenuation methods (as identified in the noise impact assessment) shall include, but
not be limited to:
A. installing noise attenuation infrastructure in recommended locations (as identified in the
noise impact assessment) on the parcel;
B. locating stockpiles and berms to act as sound barriers to impacted areas;
C. using methods of minimizing or reducing noise created by machinery and equipment
related to the natural resource extraction or secondary processing use; and
D. ensuring noise reducing mufflers are fitted on all hauling trucks to be used.
Noise limits at the subject property's parcel lines of operation sites shall not exceed:
A. 75 dBA (Leg (1 hour)), between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday;
B. 55 dBA (Leg (1 hour)), on Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holiday, and between the
hours of 7:00 p.m.PM to 7:00 a.m., Monday to Friday; and
C. notwithstanding the above, if ambient noise levels already exceed decibel levels outlined
above, noise levels shall not exceed 5 dBA (Leg (1 hour)) above existing ambient noise
levels.
Noise monitoring and reporting shall be required as a development permit condition in
accordance with the following requirements:
A. Monitors shall be sited and installed on the subject property's parcel lines, subject to the
location recommendations of the submitted noise impact assessment.
B. Quarterly reports on noise levels and evidence of compliance with subparagraph
11.3.7(c)(ii) of this Bylaw are required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
C. Annual reports conducted by a qualified third party to provide quality assurance on
reported noise levels and compliance with subparagraph 11.3.7(c)(ii) of this Bylaw are
required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
D. Notwithstanding the above, noise monitoring and reporting shall not be required during
months where extraction, processing, and hauling are not occurring. The developer must
provide notification to Sturgeon County prior to the first date of any month that operations
and associated monitoring will not be conducted.
Notwithstanding the above, noise limits, monitoring and reporting requirements specified in
subparagraphs 11.3.7(c)(i through iii) of this Bylaw shall not apply at portions of parcel lines
of the parcel which border another parcel districted as:
A. RE - Resource Extraction districts and
B. I5 - Heavy Industrial district
Notwithstanding the above, noise limits and monitoring and reporting requirements as
specified in subparagraphs 11.3.7(c)(i through iii) of this Bylaw shall not apply at parcel lines
where there is no dwelling within 800m (½mi) of that parcel line.
(d)
Air Quality Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
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Air quality protection methods shall include, but not be limited to, the following methods
(subject to the recommendations of the submitted air quality impact assessment):
A. locating pit accesses away from residential accesses, where possible;
B. treating access routes with dust suppressant, to prevent dust from trucks and other
moving equipment, in accordance with an approved road use agreement;
C. setting truck speed limited, as outlined in clause 11.3.7(a)(i)(A) of this Bylaw;
D. secondary processing facilities must be enclosed or sited at the bottom of a pit, where
possible;
E. ensuring all truck loads are covered with tarps, as outlined in clause 11.3.7(a)(i)(G) of this
Bylaw;
F.
perimeter vegetation, seeding berms and stockpiles, or other erosion control methods;
G. limiting the area(s) of active extraction open at any one time by performing progressive
reclamation and extraction, and
H. ensuring compliance of PM2.5 air quality levels as identified in the Alberta Ambient Air
Quality Objectives.
Air Quality monitoring and reporting shall be required as a development permit condition in
accordance with the following requirement:
A. Monitors shall be sited and installed in the locations as recommended by the air quality
impact assessment.
B. Quarterly reports on air quality levels and compliance with clause 11.3.7(d)(i)(H) of this
Bylaw are required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
C. Annual reports, conducted by a qualified third party to provide quality assurance on
reported air quality levels and compliance with clause 11.3.7(d)(i)(H) of this Bylaw are
required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
Notwithstanding the above, air quality monitoring and reporting requirements specified in
subparagraph 11.3.7(d)(ii) of this Bylaw shall not apply at portions of parcel lines of this
parcel which border another parcel districted as:
A. RE - Resource Extraction districts and
B. I5 - Heavy Industrial district
Notwithstanding the above, air quality monitoring and reporting requirements as specified in
subparagraph 11.3.7(d)(ii) of this Bylaw shall not apply at parcel lines where there is no
dwelling within 800m (½mi) of that parcel line.
(e)
Landscaping and Visual Impacts for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing
Uses
All natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations shall require
landscaping in such a manner as to mitigate visual impacts from the development and
operations, which may include features such as, but not limited to:
A. The installation of a berm and/or fence around the perimeter of the excavation area.
B. Existing vegetation be retained where possible.
C. Equipment be stored away from parcel lines where possible and in the least obtrusive
location possible.
D. Restricted and noxious weeds are to be controlled by the developer to prevent the spread
of weeds to neighbouring lands in accordance with provincial regulations.
The community consultation results from the pre-application consultation as specified in
paragraph 11.3.5(c) of this Bylaw, shall inform landscaping or screening that may be required
along the operating boundaries of the pit.
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Visual impact monitoring and reporting shall be required as a development permit condition in
accordance with the following requirements:
A. Quarterly reports on visual impacts and compliance with subparagraphs 11.3.7(e)(i
through iii) of this Bylaw and recommendations adopted from the community consultation,
are required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
B. Annual reports to provide quality assurance on reported visual impacts and compliance
with subparagraphs 11.3.7(e)(i through iii) of this Bylaw and recommendations adopted
from the community consultation, are required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
(f)
Community Communications Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary
Processing Uses
The developer of natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations shall be
required as a condition of the development permit to host a community event annually to
engage with surrounding communities.
The community event shall adhere to the following criteria.
A. The developer must host a community event and invite all landowners:
a.
within 1.6km (1mi) of the boundaries of the parcel where natural resource
extraction or secondary processing has been approved; and
b.
adjacent to haul routes for the natural resource extraction or secondary
processing operation, as identified in related road use agreements.
B. Notice of the community event must be mailed a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of
the open house (invitations must be postmarked a minimum of 14 days prior to the date
of the community event) and provide an alternate opportunity for information provision
and discussion for those community members unable to attend the community event.
C. The community event must be hosted with a minimum of one (1) representative from
Sturgeon County's administration in attendance.
D. The community event must include an opportunity for residents to ask questions and
discuss topics of interest with the developer.
E. A report summarizing the results of the community event must be provided to Sturgeon
County within three months of the date of the community event.
The developer must provide landowner communications on a semi-annual basis
These semi-annual landowner communications must:
A. be sent by mail;
B. be sent to all landowners of parcels:
a.
adjacent to the haul route, and
b.
are located within 1.6km of the parcel with natural resource extraction or
secondary processing operations.
C. provide updates on relevant information about the operation, including but not limited to:
a.
updates on quarterly monitoring or reporting results, and
b.
any changes or updates regarding the operation that may affect or be noticed by
surrounding parcels.
The developer must post signage on the parcel on which natural resource extraction or
secondary processing is occurring or expected to occur. The sign placed shall:
A. be a condition of the development permit for natural resource extraction or secondary
processing and not require a separate sign permit under this Bylaw;
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B. utilize the standard sign design for natural resource extraction or secondary processing
operations, as identified by Sturgeon County;
C. identify the purpose for which the lands are to be used;
D. identify the approximate time over which extraction of the lands will take place;
E. identify the location where additional information may be obtained;
F.
identify the company name and contact information where the public may discuss request
information, and
G. be placed in a location easily visible to the public
(g)
Operational Hours for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
Natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations may operate:
A. between 6:00a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and
B. between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Statutory Holidays.
Extended or varied hours may be approved by the Development Authority. In such cases, the
hours will be based upon consideration of site characteristics, results of a noise-modelling
analysis, feedback from community consultation, location of haul routes and hauling
accesses, and on-site noise mitigation measures.
The removal of natural resources from the pit location (hauling) shall take place only within
the hours specified by the Development Authority. The Development Authority shall have
regard to, but is not bound by, the following guidelines:
A. 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; and
B. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Statutory Holidays
Extended or varied hours may be approved by the Development Authority. In such cases, the
hours will be based on the consideration of site characteristics, results of a noise-modelling
analysis, feedback from community consultation, location of haul routes and hauling
accesses, and on-site noise mitigation measures.
(h)
Stripping Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
Topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled on-site for future reclamation prior to commencing
operations.
Reclamation Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
(a)
A proposal to reclaim a natural resource extraction or secondary processing area shall be
included in the development permit application.
Approval Timelines
(a)
Development permits for the purpose of natural resource extraction and secondary processing in
the County are issued for five years and will require a new permit (renewal) every five years
thereafter until a final reclamation certificate is received from the Provincial Government.
A report prepared by a practicing professional shall be submitted with a development permit
application for renewal addressing progression of pit activities, amendments to any previous
approvals and the estimated lifespan of the pit.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw, where applicable.
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RE-DC2 - RESOURCE EXTRACTION - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 2 1665/24
General Purpose
The purpose of this district is to provide for the extraction and processing of on-site natural resources
that, due to their unique characteristics and/or site conditions, require specific direction unavailable in the
conventional RE - Resource Extraction District and allows for reduced setbacks and specific performance
and development standards as determined by Council.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Temporary asphalt plant
Accessory, use
Temporary concrete batch plant
Natural resource extraction
Data processing facility
Secondary processing
Temporary asphalt plant within SE-20-054-26-W4M
Decision Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is the Development Authority and the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
(a)
Natural resource extraction activities having a disturbance area of less than 5.0ha (12.4ac) on a
parcel at any time, including any associated infrastructure, stockpiles connected with the pit shall
not be permitted.
(b)
The operating area of natural resource extraction and/or a secondary processing use shall
adhere to the following setbacks, as illustrated on the Surrounding Residence Plan Set.
59.6 m (196 ft) from the residence within the SW-20-054-26 W4M (LINC 0023 031 230)
356.9 m (1171 ft) from the residence within the SE-30-054-26 W4M (LINC 0013 606 579)
43.6 m (143 ft) from the residence within the SW-29-054-26 W4M (LINC 0029 198 140)
127.7 m (419 ft) from the residence within the SE 29-054-26-W4M (LINC 0023 031 313)
154.5 m (507 ft) from the residence within the NE-20-054-26 W4M (LINC 0021 223 565)
91.8 m (301 ft) from the residence within the Block 1 Plan 3310RS (LINC 0019 234 889)
Distances from the operations to dwellings constructed after the date of the adoption of this
Bylaw shall not be considered.
(c)
Mining sequences shall be planned to commence extracting the resources and progressively
reclaim in areas that pose the most impact to adjacent dwellings and identified sensitive areas.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
Landscaping Regulations
(a)
Restricted and noxious weeds are to be controlled by the developer to prevent the spread of
weeds to neighboring lands in accordance with provincial regulations.
Site Access and Traffic Regulations
In addition to the Parking Regulations contained in Part 9 of this Bylaw, the following regulations shall
apply to all development in this district:
(a)
All access to the operating area of the pit shall be approved by the Development Authority.
Access to the development areas shall be developed in a manner that ensures safe and efficient
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truck movement and adequate site drainage. All access to development areas and/or off-site
improvements are at the sole expense of the developer.
(b)
For development areas located within 0.8km (0.5mi) of a highway, the developer shall provide the
Development Authority with an approved permit obtained from Alberta Transportation.
(c)
A road use agreement, between the County and the developer of a natural resource extraction
and/or secondary processing use shall be required (where Sturgeon County roads will be utilized)
and shall be a condition of the development permit, and shall include the following terms and
conditions:
The speed of haul vehicles shall be limited to 60km/h, or a different speed as identified in a
road use agreement for safety purposes.
The developer shall maintain the roads daily during operations haulage. This maintenance
shall keep the road surfaces in the same condition as they were prior to operations
commencing.
No engine retarder brakes shall be allowed:
within 500 meters of a dwelling unit, and
where signs prohibit the use of engine retarder brakes
The developer is responsible for dust suppression on all gravel surfaced roads that will be
used under a road use agreement.
All drivers must be provided with an orientation to the requirements of hauling and road use
agreement provisions in Sturgeon County.
The overloading of any trucks is strictly prohibited.
All loaded sales trucks shall be covered by tarps.
The road use agreement shall also include haul routes, anticipated maintenance, dust control
methods, security, signage, and participation in the Alberta Sand and Gravel Association's
Central Truck Registry numbering system and other related clauses and provisions deemed
necessary by Sturgeon County.
Stripping
Topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled on-site for future reclamation prior to commencing operations.
Reclamation
A proposal to reclaim a natural resource extraction or secondary processing area shall be included in the
development permit application.
Operational Hours
(a)
Natural resource extraction may operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(b)
Secondary processing may operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(c)
Temporary asphalt plants within SE-20-054-26 W4M may operate 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
Hours for Hauling
The removal of natural resources from the pit location (hauling) may take place 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
Dust and Noise
(a)
The developer shall:
Prevent noise from becoming an annoyance to adjacent landowners at the request of, and to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority. Required prevention may include, but not be
limited to, utilizing noise reducing mufflers on haul trucks, locating stockpiles and berms to act
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as sound barriers to impacted areas and using methods of minimizing or reducing noise
created by machinery and equipment related to the natural resource extraction or secondary
processing use.
Perform mitigation measures to limit the movement of dust from the pit.
Ensure compliance of PM2.5 air quality levels as identified in the Alberta Ambient Air Quality
Objectives.
(b)
Air Quality monitoring and reporting shall be required as a development permit condition in
accordance with the following requirements:
Monitors shall be sited and installed in locations with consideration of residents within 400m
to ensure impacts are minimized, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Annual reports on air quality levels and compliance with clause 11.3.12(a)(iii) of this Bylaw
are required to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
Annual reports conducted by a qualified third party to provide quality assurance on reported
air quality levels and compliance with subparagraph 11.3.12(a)(iii) of this Bylaw are required
to be submitted to Sturgeon County.
Notwithstanding the above, air quality monitoring and reporting shall not be required during
months where extraction, processing, and hauling are not occurring. The developer must
provide notification to Sturgeon County prior to the first date of any month that operations and
associated monitoring will not be conducted.
Water Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing Uses
(a)
Adherence is required to Sturgeon County's Groundwater Management Plans and Ground Water
Monitoring Program, where applicable.
Application Requirements
(a)
A development permit application for natural resource extraction and secondary processing shall
include, but is not limited to the following:
A copy of the application for registration under the Code of Practice for Pits;
A copy of any application for approvals under the Water Act, and
Supplemental information addressing those stated under Subparagraph .4 to .13 of this
(REDC2) Bylaw.
Community Communication Requirements for Natural Resource Extraction and Secondary Processing
Uses
(a)
The developer of all their natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations shall
be required as a condition of the development permit to host a community event annually to
engage with surrounding communities.
(b)
The community event shall adhere to the following criteria.
The developer must host a community event and invite all landowners:
A. within 1.6km(1mi) of the boundaries of the parcel where natural resource extraction or
secondary processing has been approved; and
B. adjacent to haul routes for the natural resource extraction or secondary processing
operation, as identified in related road use agreements.
Notice of the community event must be mailed a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the
open house (invitations must be postmarked a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the
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provide an alternate opportunity for information provision and discussion for those community
members unable to attend the community event.
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The community event must be hosted with a minimum of one (1) representative from
Sturgeon County's administration in attendance.
The community event must include an opportunity for residents to ask questions and discuss
topics of interest with the developer.
A report summarizing the results of the community event must be provided to Sturgeon
County within three months of the date of the community event.
(c)
The developer must provide landowner communications on a semi-annual basis.
(d)
These semi-annual landowner communications must:
be sent by mail;
be sent to all landowners of parcels:
A. adjacent to the haul route, and
B. that are located within 1.6km of the parcel with natural resource extraction or secondary
processing operations.
Provide updates on relevant information about the operation, including but not limited to:
A. updates on quarterly monitoring or reporting results, and
B. any changes or updates regarding the operation that may affect or be noticed by
surrounding parcels.
(e)
The developer must post signage on the parcel on which natural resource extraction or
secondary processing is occurring or expected to occur. The sign placed shall:
be a condition of the development permit for a natural resource extraction or secondary
processing, and not require a separate sign permit under this Bylaw;
identify the purpose for which the lands are to be used;
identify the location where additional information may be obtained;
identify the company name and contact information where the public may discuss and
request information, and
be placed in a location easily visible to the public.
Approval Times
(a)
Development permits for the purpose of natural resource extraction and secondary processing in
the County are issued for five years and will require a new permit (renewal) every five years
thereafter until a final reclamation certificate is received from the Provincial Government.
A report prepared by a practicing professional shall be submitted with a development permit
application for renewal addressing progression of pit activities, amendments to any previous
approvals and the estimated lifespan of the pit.
(b)
Natural resource extraction and secondary processing operations that currently hold a valid
development permit as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw are permitted to continue. Once the
development permit has expired or where an amendment to the operation is proposed, a new
development permit shall be required and is subject to the provisions of this Bylaw.
Other
The developer must complete and execute a:
(a)
Development Agreement for operations and reconstruction of Range Road 264
(b)
Road Closure Agreement for Range Road 264
To the satisfaction of Sturgeon County.
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PART 12
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R1 - COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
To provide for multi-lot residential subdivisions in rural areas where parcel size is determined through
limited servicing availability and associated regulations. Parcels in this district are generally larger than
ones found in the R2 district and accommodate uses in a residential context.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Dwelling, single detached
Bed and breakfast
Group home, minor
Dugout
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Family day home
Group home, major
Home-based business, level 2
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
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Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area
0.8ha (2ac), if connected to a municipal sanitary line
1ha (2.47ac), if no municipal sanitary line
Parcel density
Maximum 50 parcels per 64.7ha (160ac)
Infill subdivision
Further subdivision of existing parcels where the proposed parcels do not
meet the minimum parcel area and/or the prescribed parcel density, shall
be subject to the recommendations of an approved local planning
document.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
12m (39.4ft)
Abutting collector road
35m (114.8ft)
Flanking front yard
10m (32.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft) or 10% of the parcel
width, whichever is lesser, not to be
less than 2.5m (8.2ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
8m (26.2ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
230m2 (2,475.7ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
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Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Access to residential parcels shall in all cases be from a local or collector road constructed for the
subdivision.
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R2 - COUNTRY ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates multi-lot estate residential subdivisions with the provision of both municipal
water and sanitary services. Parcels in this district are generally smaller than ones found in the R1 district
and provides for uses in a residential context.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory, use*
Accessory, building*
Dwelling, single detached
Accessory, use*
Group home, minor
Bed and breakfast
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Family day home
Group home, major
Home-based business, level 2
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
1432/19; 1587/22
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area
0.2ha (0.5ac)
Minimum parcel width
25m (82ft)
Parcel density (all new multi-lot
subdivisions)
Maximum 5 parcels per hectare
Minimum 2 parcels per hectare
Infill subdivision
Further subdivision of existing parcels where the proposed
parcels do not meet the minimum parcel area and/or the
prescribed parcel width, shall be subject to the
recommendations of an approved local planning document. All
proposed parcels and the remnant parcel must connect to full
municipal servicing and be accessed via a road, local.
1613/23
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
12m (39.4ft)
Flanking front yard
10m (32.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
3m (9.8ft), or 10% of parcel width,
whichever is the lesser, but shall not be
less than 2.5m (8.2ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
8m (26.2ft)
Minimum floor area
Principal building
100m2 (1,076.4ft2)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
140m2 (1,506.9ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
35%
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Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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R3 - HAMLET UNSERVICED DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates residential development within traditional County hamlets that have municipal
servicing constraints and are limited to private or communal sources, only partial municipal servicing or
areas of the hamlet where provision of servicing cannot be accommodated.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory, use*
Accessory, building*
Dwelling, single detached
Accessory, use*
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Bed and breakfast
Dugout
Family day home
Group home, minor
Home-based business, level 2
Parking facility
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
1407/18; 1432/19; 1587/22
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area
0.8ha (2ac), unless:
- a smaller size would be more compatible with the average size of
neighbouring parcels within the hamlet; and
- the developer can demonstrate that private sewage disposal requirements
can be accommodated; and
- the parcel is no less than 0.2ha (0.5ac).
Parcel density
Maximum of 5 parcels per hectare
Infill subdivision
Further subdivision of existing parcels where the proposed parcels do not
meet the minimum parcel area and/or the prescribed parcel density, shall
be subject to the recommendations of an approved local planning
document.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local or collector road
5.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
140m2 (1,506.9ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
35%
1407/18
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Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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R4 - HAMLET SERVICED DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates residential development within traditional County hamlets that have full
municipal servicing available.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory, use*
Accessory, building*
Duplex
Accessory, use*
Dwelling, semi-detached
Bed and breakfast
Dwelling, single detached
Family day home
Group home, minor
Group home, major
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Home-based business, level 2
Parking facility
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
1432/19; 1587/22
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area
0.055ha (0.14ac)
Minimum parcel width
18m (59.1ft1)
Parcel density
No more than 15 lots per hectare.
Infill subdivision
Further subdivision of existing parcels where the proposed parcels do
not meet the minimum parcel area and/or the prescribed parcel
density, shall be subject to the recommendations of an approved local
planning document.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local or collector road
5.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
2.5m (8.2ft)
Zero lot line where common wall is present
Minimum rear yard setback
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum height
Principal dwelling
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
140m2 (1,506.9ft2)
Maximum parcel coverage
35%
1407/18
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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R5 - MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district will accommodate a range of residential development forms including a semi-detached
dwelling, duplex, and/or town house. This district can be applied in hamlets where full municipal servicing
is available.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Duplex
Apartment
Dwelling, semi-detached
Family day home
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Mixed use development
Town house
Parking facility
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision Regulations for Duplex
Interior Parcel
Exterior Parcel
Minimum parcel area
0.055ha (0.14ac)
Minimum parcel width
9m (29.5ft)
12m (39.4ft)
Subdivision Regulations for Semi-Detached Dwelling
Interior Parcel
Exterior Parcel
Minimum parcel area
0.025ha (0.06ac)
0.036ha (0.09ac)
Minimum parcel width
7.5m (24.6ft)
12m (39.4ft)
Subdivision Regulations for Town House
Interior Parcel
Exterior Parcel
Minimum parcel area
0.2ha (0.5ac)
0.28ha (0.69ac)
Minimum parcel width
6m (19.7ft)
8.5m (27.9ft)
Subdivision Regulations for Apartment
Minimum parcel area
0.2ha (0.5ac)
Maximum density
35 units per net hectare
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Front yard
5.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Apartment
3m (9.8ft)
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Town house, semi-detached
dwelling
Zero lot line where common wall
is present
2.4m (7.9ft) from end units
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
All other uses
1.5m (4.9ft), or 10% of parcel
width, whichever is the greater
Maximum height
Apartment
14.5m (47.6ft)
Accessory buildings
4.6m (15.1ft)
All other uses
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
All uses
55%
Common amenity area,
outdoor
Apartment, residential care
facility
7.5m2 (80.7ft2) per dwelling unit
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
No outdoor parking, trash collection or outdoor storage areas shall be developed within 3.0m
(9.8ft) of any parcel line that abuts a parcel districted to allow a single detached dwelling as a
permitted use.
(c)
A solid screen fence with a minimum height of 1.83m (6ft) shall be installed along all side and
rear parcel boundaries that abut a site districted to allow a single detached dwelling as a
permitted use.
1432/19
(d)
A chain link fence may be provided in lieu of Paragraph 12.5.8(c) provided that a landscaped
buffer with a minimum width of 1.5m (4.9ft) is provided to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(e)
Mixed use development shall only include uses that are listed as permitted and discretionary.
.9
Common amenity area
(a) The common amenity area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided into multiple areas. The
amenity area shall include outdoor open space that provides adequate area for unstructured passive or
active recreation to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, as well as two or more of the
following:
playground equipment;
benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
gazebo or other shelter;
patio or courtyard;
gardens, or
other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the residents for the specific
development under consideration.
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R6 - MODULAR DWELLING DISTRICT 1432/19
General Purpose
This district accommodates leasehold residential development in the form of modular dwellings and
maintains the character of land lease communities.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Community building
Modular Dwelling
Family day home
Recreational facility, outdoor
Sales Centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1560/21
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area (modular home park)
1.0ha (2.47ac)
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
Front yard
4.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
3.0m (9.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Modular Dwelling
2.5m (8.2ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Modular dwelling
2.5m (8.2ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum height
Modular dwelling
5.0m (16.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Community building
At the discretion of the
Development Authority
Maximum floor area
Modular dwelling
160.5m2 (1728ft2)
Accessory building
32.7m2 (352ft2)
Minimum separation distance
between modular dwellings
5.0m (16.4ft)
Dwelling density
Any proposal containing more than 4 (four) modular dwellings per
lot, shall be subject to the recommendations of an approved local
planning document.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Each modular dwelling shall be located on a hard surface.
(c)
Utilities shall be underground and internal roads shall be hard-surfaced, well-drained, and
maintained.
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(d)
Modular dwellings and amenity areas within the development shall be connected by a hard-
surfaced pedestrian walkway that shall be a minimum of 1.0m (3.3ft) in width.
(e)
For modular home parks consisting of more than 50 units, two separate means of access shall be
provided. This may be in the form of a boulevard road with a central dividing strip so that in the
event of a blockage on one side, the other side is available for two-way emergency traffic.
(f)
Where a dwelling structure already exists that does not conform to the definition of a modular
dwelling, that structure shall be allowed to remain. However, any replacement of said structure
shall conform to the definition of a modular dwelling.
Parking
(a)
In addition to Part 9 Parking Regulations, the additional regulations shall apply to this District:
Provision shall be made for visitor parking at the ratio of one space for every three modular
dwellings. Visitor parking may be dispersed throughout the property or in a central location
within the modular home park.
(b)
patio or courtyard
Common Amenity Area(s)
(a)
A minimum of 10% of the gross site area shall be set aside for dedicated amenity area.
(b)
The dedicated common amenity area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided into
multiple area. The amenity area shall include outdoor open space that provides adequate area for
unstructured passive or active recreation to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, as well
as two or more of the following:
playground equipment;
benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
gazebo;
patio or courtyard;
gardens; or
other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the residents for the specific
development under consideration.
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R7 - TRANSITIONAL VALLEY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1620/23
General Purpose
This district will accommodate a range of residential development forms. This district is to be used within
area identified as Valley Core Reserve within the Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan and
applicable areas of the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan where full municipal servicing is
available.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Duplex
Accessory dwelling unit**
Dwelling, single detached
Apartment
Dwelling, semi-detached
Child care facility
Home-based business, level 1 (office)
Group home, minor
Family day home
Mixed use development
Parking facility
Town house
Sales centre
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
Subdivision Density
The maximum density shall be 20du/nrha.
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum Parcel Width
Minimum Parcel
Depth
Parcels adjacent to existing multi-lot
residential development as identified by a
Planning document.
25m (82ft)
30m (98.4ft)
All Other Parcels
6m or
9m on corner parcels
30m (98.4ft)
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard
setback
Front yard
5.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
Minimum rear yard
setback
Accessory building
1.2m (3.9ft)
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum Rear Lane
setbacks
Accessory building
1.2m (3.9ft) and;
3.5m (11.5ft) from any vehicle access door.
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum side yard
setback
Minimum side yard
setback
Apartment
3m (9.8ft)
Town house, semi-detached
dwelling
Zero lot line where common wall is present
2.4m (7.9ft) from end units
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Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
All other uses
Zero lot line where common wall is present
1.2m (3.9ft)
Maximum height
Apartment
14.5m (47.6ft)
Accessory buildings
4.6m (15.1ft)
All other uses
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel
coverage
All uses
55%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
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HR - HAMLET RESERVE DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district reserves lands adjacent to existing County hamlets by permitting limited temporary land use
and extensive agricultural uses that will not limit or compromise the hamlet's ability to accommodate
future growth. This district shall be implemented in conjunction with a local planning document being
established for the associated hamlet.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Dugout
Community garden
Dwelling, single detached**
Home-based business, level 1 (office)**
Home-based business, level 2 **
Recreational vehicle storage facility
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Only where an approved dwelling is existing prior to this district coming into effect.
Subdivision Regulations
The Subdivision Authority shall not consider the premature subdivision of lands within this district until
such time as a planning document is approved by Council that identifies the future development pattern
for the lands within this district.
Development Regulations
All development regulations shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority having regard to the
Municipal Development Plan, and the future expansion of growth in the adjacent hamlet.
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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PART 13
STURGEON VALLEY SOUTH 1609/23
ADMINISTRATION
Sturgeon Valley Vision
The Sturgeon Valley is an attractive and unique community that maintains a small-scale community feel
with development characteristics reflecting the proud agricultural history of the County. This community
will be innovative through incorporating elements that drive a clean energy economy, reduces our carbon
footprint, and protects natural key environmental features such as waterways, tree stands, and wildlife.
This community will also showcase a comprehensive active transportation network that connects to
parks, natural spaces, and key commercial hubs throughout the community. A safe, connected, green,
and unique community full of life.
Notwithstanding any other section within this Land Use Bylaw, the regulations contained within Part 13
shall be applied to those lands identified as being part of the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan.
Where contradictions occur between what is described in Part 13 and other sections of this Bylaw, Part
13 shall apply.
The selection of materials, colours, and façade elements within the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood
District and the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District are just as important as the built form and its
interface with the public right-of-way to meet the Sturgeon Valley Vision. To that end, developers shall be
required to submit an Outline Plan prior to applying for re-districting and subdivision, which will include
Architecture and Urban Design Standards.
When an application is submitted for re-districting, subdivision, or development permit, the Development
Authority shall assess the application against the approved Outline Plan. Applications that are in non-
compliance with the approved Outline Plan may be declined.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
In addition to those requirements outlined in Section 2.4 Application for Development Permit and in
subsection 13.2.2, an application for a development permit for lands within the Sturgeon Valley South
Area Structure Plan shall demonstrate to the Development Authority compliance with the approved
Outline Plan that applies to the property.
In addition to the above, and those requirements outlined in Section 2.4 Application for Development
Permit, the Development Authority may require an application for a development permit for lands
districted as IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District to
include the following information as required:
(a)
Elevation drawings depicting entrance features, materials, roof articulations, exterior colours;
(b)
A landscape plan with a detailed planting plan indicating vegetation that is to be removed or
retained, and the general type, size, number, spacing and height of plantings, and how the
landscape plan interfaces with surrounding properties and the public realm; and
(c)
Urban design elements and their location, including detailed product descriptions.
Development permit applications shall be assessed by the Development Authority against the approved
Outline Plan that applies to the property. For developments* requiring a registered architectural
professional or a registered engineering professional involvement as per the Alberta Building Code
application drawings must be authorized by the qualified professional.
*NOTE: A development requiring this is typically a building with more then 4 dwellings units or greater
than 300 m2 in area.
An application for subdivision for lands districted as IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District or CMUD -
Commercial Mixed-Use District shall demonstrate to the Subdivision Authority compliance with the
approved Outline Plan that applies to the property.
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Subdivision Application Process
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Development Permit Process
VARIANCE APPLICATIONS
A variance to the regulations contained within Part 13 may be sought where the proposed development
will not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or materially interfere with or affect the
use, enjoyment, or value of neighbouring parcels of land and the use conforms with the use prescribed for
the land or building described in Part 13 of this Land Use Bylaw.
The intent of establishing regulations is to remedy, mitigate or avoid a potential impact and/or land use
conflicts that could unduly interfere with the amenities, character, and enjoyment of a neighbourhood. In
both the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District, there is a
strong focus on urban design and the interface between the public and private realms, with regulations
primarily intended to support an enjoyable human experience. However, it is recognized that there may
be circumstances where a variance is sought to the regulations to support site specific development that
aligns with and does not undermine the fundamental intent of the district. In this context, the following
matrix table outlines what would be assessed by the Development or Subdivision Authority when an
application seeks a variance to one of the regulations outlined in Table 13.1: Variance Assessment
Criteria.
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Variance Assessment Criteria
X = this indicates the items that Development Authority shall consider in assessing an application for a
variance relating to a specific regulation where applicable.
In relation to the assessments, the following is what would be considered under each item including how
the change could undermine policy contained within the approved Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure
Plan and any applicable Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, and/or deviate from the approved Outline
Plan. Any application could incorporate design methods to demonstrate how it would mitigate any
potential impacts, e.g., landscaping and/or approach to design elements.
(a)
Accessibility
The assessment would look at one or all of the following to determine if requirements are
compromised by the change in the regulation or applicable to the site-specific amendment being
sought:
Active transportation;
Vehicular movement; and/or
Universal accessibility
Regulations
Assessment
Criterion
Parcel
Width
Block
Length
Mid
Block
Crossing
Primary
and
Secondary
Frontage
Setback
Side
Setback
Rear
Setback
Building
Height
Secondary
Frontage
Setback
Parcel
Coverage
Accessibility
X
X
X
Community
Character
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Building
Dominance
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Invasion of
Privacy
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Shadowing
X
X
X
X
Sight Lines
X
X
X
Safety
X
X
X
X
Functionality
X
X
Infrastructure
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Stormwater
Management
X
X
X
X
Interface with
Public Realm
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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This should be assessed based on the immediate local environment and in context to the larger
transportation network.
(b)
Community Character
The intent of the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
District is to create unique communities that will be driven by the Architecture and Urban Design
Standards as part of an approved Outline Plan. Any variance sought would be assessed on
whether the amendment would undermine the design intent of the community or be contrary to
the intent of the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan, applicable Neighbourhood Area
Structure Plan, and approved Outline Plan.
(c)
Building Dominance
The variance will be assessed in context to the scale of the built form being developed within the
community and whether the infringement to the regulation would result in the building becoming a
dominant feature when viewed from the public realm, neighbouring property or in overall context
of the community.
(d)
Invasion of Privacy
The variance would be assessed on whether the change in the regulation results in the building
or layout of the land creating space where a neighbouring property is unduly affected by an
increase, or greater increase, in the occupant's ability to view into neighbouring properties
outdoor or indoor living space, including bedrooms, bathrooms and living rooms.
(e)
Shadowing
If the variance results in an increase to the scale of the building, the application will be assessed
to determine the impact of shadowing on neighbouring properties or outdoor public gathering
spaces such as parks. The shadowing study shall be completed based on the summer and winter
solstice, at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
(f)
Sight Lines
The variance will be assessed on whether there is an impact on sight lines in context to safety for
traffic or pedestrian movement and considering an assessment based on Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
(g)
Safety
The variance will be assessed based on potential safety risks that may not be covered through
the Alberta Building Code or the County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(h)
Functionality
The assessment will identify the intent of the regulation and determine whether the variance
undermines the intent of the policies contained within the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure
Plan and adopted Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, principles of universal accessibility,
connectivity and in relation to the safe movement of all forms of transportation at key crossing
points.
(i)
Infrastructure
The assessment will identify whether the proposed variance will impact existing infrastructure in
relation to utilities, transportation and/or parks.
(j)
Stormwater Management
The assessment will determine whether the change has an impact on the existing stormwater
model and whether it will adversely impact the existing stormwater system. This could involve
carrying out stormwater modeling to confirm the system can accommodate the increase in
stormwater runoff.
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(k)
Interface with the Public Realm
The assessment will demonstrate that the interface between the private and public realm is not
adversely affected. This will involve assessing the variance in context to the Sturgeon Valley
South Area Structure Plan, adopted Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan, and the applicable
approved Architectural and Urban Design Standards.
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ENFORCEMENT
Enforcement for lands districted as IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial
Mixed-Use District shall be in accordance with Section 4: Enforcement of the Sturgeon County Land Use
Bylaw.
Enforcement measures may be undertaken for development not in compliance with the regulations,
including those identified in the approved Outline Plan including the Architecture and Urban Design
Standards, in alignment with the authority provided to the Development Authority in this Bylaw, and
through the Municipal Government Act.
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
Landscaping elements are important for the transition and interface between the public right-of-way and
the private realm, contributing to a sense of place. Landscaping components are intended to establish or
reinforce the character and scale of the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD -
Commercial Mixed-Use District.
(a)
Developers shall be responsible for embedding landscaping and screening standards into the
Architecture and Urban Design Standards submitted as part of an Outline Plan. The standards as
identified in Table 13.2: Landscaping and Screening Standards are minimum requirements for
what would be considered to form part of the Architecture and Urban Design Standards that the
County shall use to assess applications.
(b)
Additional landscaping and screening standards can be presented when the development permit
is submitted that demonstrate meeting the intent of the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District
and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District.
(c)
All landscaping standards should include Low Impact Design elements, in accordance with
Sturgeon County's Low Impact Development Design Guidelines.
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Landscaping and Screening Standards
Landscaping & Screening Standards
Development Standards
Where the standards found in the section below contradict Part 8
Landscaping Regulations, these standards shall apply.
Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
Prepare a list of vegetation types that are to be utilized. All tree and
shrub plantings shall be based on the Sturgeon County climatic
growing zone, constraints of location, effectiveness in screening
where required to do so, resistance to disease and insect attack,
cleanliness, appearance, and ease of maintenance.
Tree Location
Trees shall be located throughout the parcel, with a primary focus
being on integrating the Frontage Type and screening parking,
loading, or waste areas.
Tree location shall be integrated with the streetscape.
Tree and Shrub Sizes
Each shrub shall be at least 300mm deciduous height or 450mm
coniferous spread, at the time of planting.
Each tree shall be at least 1.8m in height, at the time of planting.
Screening/Fencing
Screening shall be required to screen all waste disposal areas and
loading areas.
A fence, wall, or screening abutting a public right-of-way along the
rear or side parcel lines shall be located within 0.15m of the parcel line
of the private property.
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0m in height within a
principal frontage or 1.8m in height on any other portion of the parcel.
A fence, wall, or screening exceeding 1.0m in height that fronts onto a
collector or arterial roadway shall be landscaped within the public
right-of-way to break up the perceived visual impact of the fence, wall,
or screening and add visual interest.
Notwithstanding the above, a fence, wall, or screening may exceed
the prescribed maximum height for noise mitigation purposes, at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
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Landscaping and Screening Standards (Example Only)
FRONTAGE TYPE STANDARDS
The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines to incorporate into the Architecture and Urban Design
Standards as part of an Outline Plan for appropriate frontage types and establish standards that are
appropriate to use within the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-
Use District. Frontages are the components of a building that provide an important transition and interface
between the public right-of-way and the private realm. They are intended to establish or reinforce the
character and scale of the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District and CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
District.
Developers shall be responsible for embedding frontage type standards into the Architecture and Urban
Design Standards submitted as part of an Outline Plan. The following frontage type standards provide a
guideline for what would be considered to form part of the Architecture and Urban Design Standards.
Additional frontage types can be presented at the time of development and/or subdivision that
demonstrate meeting the intent of the frontage interface with the public realm.
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Frontage Type: Arcade (Example only)
Description
The Arcade Frontage Type is a covered walkway with habitable space above, that acts as a quasi-public
space. An arcade is intended to provide pedestrian circulation along the building's frontage and should
be extended far enough from the building to provide adequate protection and circulation space for
pedestrians. An arcade is intended for buildings within ground floor commercial uses and while it is
common along public courtyards and walkable streets, they may be used along collector or local roads,
as well as buffers between internal parking and buildings.
Size (minimum)
Depth
A 3.0m minimum (measured from the building facade outward).
Ground floor height
clearance
B 4.25m minimum (measured from grade to the lowest point of the arcade).
Miscellaneous
Arcades must have a consistent depth along a continuous frontage.
Arcade Frontages must be used in conjunction with the standards for the Shopfront Frontage Type.
If there is a conflict between the standards, the Arcade Frontage Type prevails.
Hardscaping shall be contiguous and integrated with the public sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
All development using Arcade Frontage Type shall be universally accessible.
Arcade Frontage Type (Example Only)
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Frontage Type: Forecourt (Example only)
Description
The Forecourt Frontage Type occurs when the main façade of the building is at or near the frontage line,
and a small portion of the building is setback, creating a small courtyard space. The space could be
used as an entry court or shared garden space for buildings that contain residential uses, or as
additional seating areas for commercial uses.
Size (minimum)
Width of forecourt
A 4.0m minimum.
Depth of forecourt
B 6.0m maximum.
Miscellaneous
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles shall be incorporated into the
design of any Forecourt Frontage Type.
Forecourt Frontages must be used in conjunction with the standards for the Shopfront Frontage
Type. If there is a conflict between the standards, the Forecourt Frontage Type prevails.
All development using Forecourt Frontage Type shall be universally accessible.
Forecourt Frontage Type (Example Only)
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Frontage Type: Gallery (Example only)
Description
The Gallery Frontage Type has an entrance feature attached to the principal building that cantilevers or
projects away from the building that acts as a quasi-public space. This frontage type is intended for
buildings with ground-floor commercial, office and retail uses.
Size (minimum)
Depth
A 3.0 m minimum (measured from the building façade outward).
Ground floor height
clearance
B 3.0 m minimum (measured from grade to the lowest point of the
entrance feature).
Width
C 30% minimum of the parcel width.
Miscellaneous
Galleries must have a consistent depth along a continuous frontage.
Where appropriate, the width of the entrance feature may be seamlessly continued to adjacent
buildings.
Galleries may project into the public realm over a sidewalk, but not into a road.
Gallery Frontages must be used in conjunction with the standards for the Shopfront Frontage
Type. If there is a conflict between the standards, the Gallery Frontage Type prevails.
Hardscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public sidewalk with no
grade adjustments.
All development using Gallery Frontage Type shall be universally accessible.
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Gallery Frontage Type (Example Only)
Frontage Type: Shopfront (Example only)
Description
The Shopfront Frontage Type is a frontage type where the main façade of the building is placed at or
near the frontage line with an at-grade entrance oriented towards the public realm. This frontage type is
intended for buildings with ground-floor commercial, office, and retail uses, and has substantial glazing
at the sidewalk level. This frontage may include an awning or similar structure that projects over the
entrance, and at times, into the public realm. This frontage type may be used in conjunction with other
frontage types.
Size (minimum)
Depth of recessed entries
A 1.5m maximum.
Width of recessed entries
B 6.0m maximum, measured linearly from the initial point of the recess.
Projecting Entrance Features
Projection
C 1.5m maximum, measured linearly from the building facade.
Ground floor height
clearance
D 3.0m minimum.
Encroachment
Entrance features may encroach into the public realm. In such instances,
an encroachment agreement shall be required.
Miscellaneous
A minimum of 50% of ground floor commercial, office and retail facades fronting onto a public
realm, other than a rear lane, shall have clear glazing.
Hardscaping shall be contiguous and integrated with the public sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
When a shopfront frontage type is setback from a primary or secondary frontage, hardscaping shall
be provided that extends from the entrance(s) to the building to the public realm for integration to
the pedestrian network. Areas not hardscaped that fall within the setback area shall be landscaped
in accordance with the landscaping and screening standards section and to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
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On corner parcels, the façade treatment shall wrap around the building to provide a consistent and
contiguous frontage.
All development using Shopfront Frontage Type shall be universally accessible.
Shopfront Frontage Typer (Example Only)
Shopfront Frontage Type (Example Only)
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Frontage Type: Common Yard (Example only)
Description
The Common Yard Frontage Type includes a planted frontage where the façade is set back from the
front parcel line. The principal frontage is unfenced and visually continuous with adjacent yards,
supporting a common landscape with parking provided via rear lane.
Size (minimum)
Width
A 1.2 m minimum from outside edge of building element included in the
entrance feature.
Miscellaneous
B Where a porch is included, it shall project at least 1.2 m from the front façade, not including
stairs, and shall be equal to or greater than the width of the entrance feature. This may encroach
into the setback.
Common Yard Frontage Type (Example Only)
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Frontage Type: Front Attached Garage (Example only)
Description
The Front Attached Garage Frontage Type includes a driveway and attached garage located with a front
entrance feature perpendicular to the principal thoroughfare.
Entrance Feature
Width
A 1.2 m minimum from outside edge of building element included in the entrance
feature.
Depth
B 1.2 m minimum from exterior foundation projection of the entrance feature.
Miscellaneous
Entrance features shall be wholly visible from the principal thoroughfare.
C All driveways shall extend a minimum of 5.5 m from the parcel line to the garage foundation
except on a rear lane.
Driveways shall be no wider than the garage door.
Where possible, curb cut widths shall be minimized.
The principle entrance or the porch shall extend to beyond the garage.
H Where an attached garage is provided, there must be liveable space above the garage that
covers at least 90% of the garage floor area.
Front Attached Garage Frontage Type (Example Only)
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Frontage Type: Porch & Fence (Example only)
Description
The Porch & Fence Frontage Type includes a planted frontage where the façade is set back from the
front parcel line with an attached porch. A fence at the front parcel line provides separation from the
public realm.
Entrance Feature
Width
A 1.2 m minimum from outside edge of building element included in the
entrance feature.
Depth
B 1.2 m minimum from exterior foundation projection of the entrance feature.
Height
C 1.2 m minimum from exterior foundation projection of the entrance feature.
Miscellaneous
D Front fences shall be no higher than 1.0 m. This may encroach into the setback.
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IND - INTEGRATED NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is intended to facilitate a primarily residential community that provides a variety of housing
options while creating the opportunity to integrate walkable, neighbourhood-level commercial and
business opportunities at intersections. This district respects established communities by promoting
transitional densities and reflects the unique character and history of Sturgeon County. Innovative,
emerging technologies that create a modern, resilient, and functioning community are encouraged and
development is contiguous to avoid fragmentation of existing agricultural lands. The interface between
buildings and the public right-of-way will focus on design and layout to reflect the identity and character of
the area.
IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District Aspirations
Uses
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Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Bed and breakfast
Accessory, use
Child care facility
Accessory dwelling unit
Group home, major
Apartment
Group home, minor
Community building
Home-based business (level 2)
Community garden
Live-work unit
Duplex
Modular dwelling
Dwelling, semi-detached
Neighbourhood mixed-use development
Dwelling, single detached
Professional, office and business
Family day home
Recreation facility, indoor
Home-based business (level 1)
Recreation facility, outdoor
Public/Private library and cultural facility
Religious assembly
Public/Private park
Residential care facility
School
Sign
Show home
Solar collector
Townhouse
Utility, Minor
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Use Standards
Regulations found in Parts 5 to 9 of the Land Use Bylaw apply unless incompatible with the listed
regulations below:
Use
Standards
Accessory dwelling unit
A maximum of any two (2) accessory dwellings may be located on
the same parcel.
Windows shall be placed and sized to minimize direct views of
adjacent parcel(s) through one or more of the following methods:
o
Off-setting window placement to limit direct view into a window
of an adjacent parcel;
o
Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with landscaping
features; and/or
o
Placing larger windows to face a rear lane, flanking public right-
of-way, or other dwelling on the same parcel.
Apartment
A landscape plan is required as part of the development permit
application for apartment uses that aligns with the approved
Architecture and Urban Design Standards as provided in an Outline
Plan.
Live-work unit
When development permit application is received for a live-work unit,
the developer shall be required to specify the business use within the
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Use
Standards
live-work unit. If the business use changes, a new development
permit shall be required to specify the new business use.
Working spaces shall be directly accessible from the public right-of-
way, or internal roads or common spaces.
Live-work developments may not include a Free Standing sign.
Neighbourhood
mixed-use development
Parcels intended for neighbourhood mixed-use development shall
have an area no larger than 2,500 m2.
A neighbourhood mixed-use development shall only be permitted at
intersections.
A neighbourhood mixed-use development shall be no more than 12m
in height measured from the average grade along the front parcel
line, unless integrated as part of an apartment development, where
the maximum height for apartment use shall apply. This excludes
any mechanical equipment or amenity spaces.
A neighbourhood mixed-use development should include small-scale
commercial uses at ground level intended to serve the local
neighbourhood.
Public/Private park
Public/Private parks shall be integrated with the public right-of-way,
the built form, and any established recreation or trails master plan.
Public/Private parks shall include gathering spaces and/or plazas.
Public/Private parks should form part of the overall stormwater
management and incorporate Low Impact Design elements, in
accordance with Sturgeon County's Low Impact Design Guidelines.
Townhouse
Townhouses shall require a minimum 2.4m separation distance
between another set of townhouses.
Parking for townhouse developments shall only be permitted in the
rear of the development, facing a lane or communal parking area.
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Residential Density
Residential density shall be in alignment with the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan (SVSASP)
and Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan.
Block and Subdivision Standards
Block/ Subdivision Standards
Subdivision Regulations
Parcel Width
A 4.2m minimum.
Block Regulations
Block Length
B 240.0m maximum, measured from the boundary of one public
right-of-way to the next public right-of-way as shown in the diagram.
C Where the block ends in a cul-de-sac, the maximum length shall
not exceed 120.0m measured from the centreline of the intersecting
street to the curb at the end of the bulb.
Pedestrian-Oriented
Development -
Mid-Block Crossing
A mid-block pedestrian crossing shall be provided if the block
exceeds more than 200.0m in length measured by the continuous
length of private property.
D The location of this crossing shall not be located within 100.0m of
the ends of the block, measured from the front of curb to the mid-
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point of the mid-block crossing unless it forms part of a trail
connection, in which case the bulb-out shall be integrated into the
trail system.
Where a trail extends to the frontage of the road and continues on
the opposite side of the road, the mid-block crossing shall be located
at the intersect to provide easy continuation of the trail system.
Pedestrian-Oriented
Development -
Intersections
At intersections bulb-outs should be provided to improve the safety of
the pedestrian crossing.
Bulb-outs are not required in the following circumstances:
o
the public right-of-way forms a cul-de-sac;
o
at traffic-controlled intersections; or
o
at roundabouts.
Miscellaneous
Subdivision and Block
Regulations Variances
Standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing utilities, or
other similar constraints. Variances to subdivision regulations are at
the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Low Impact Design (LID)
All developments within the IND - Integrated Neighbourhood District
should incorporate Low Impact Design elements, in accordance with
Sturgeon County's Low Impact Design Guidelines as part of the
subdivision design.
Development Design
As part of an Outline Plan, developers shall be required to submit Architecture and Urban Design
Standards. Any subsequent development permit or subdivision application shall demonstrate to
the applicable Approval Authority compliance with the approved Architecture and Urban Design
Standards that apply to the property.
Figure 13.1:
Block and Subdivision Standards
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Building Placement Standards
Building Placement Standards
Principal Buildings
Primary Frontage
Setback
A 3.0m minimum.
M Apartments - 6.0m minimum.
B Where a garage is fronting the public right-of-way and not located
with access to a rear lane, the dwelling must be setback 5.5m from the
front boundary line;
H Where an attached garage is provided, there must be liveable space
above the garage that covers at least 90% of the garage floor area.
Secondary
Frontage* Setback
C 2.4m minimum when adjacent to the public right-of-way.
Side Setback
D 1.2m minimum except where a Zero Lot Line or common wall applies.
N Apartments - 3.0m minimum.
J Townhouses shall require 2.4m separation distance between another
set of townhouses.
Zero Lot Line
Side Setback
S Where a Zero Lot Line applies to one side of the parcel the other side
setback shall be 1.5m minimum.
Developments without access to a rear lane are not permitted to have
Zero Lot Lines.
A private maintenance easement shall be registered on titles adjacent to
the Zero Lot Line that provides a 0.3m eave encroachment easement
where no eave shall be closer than 0.9m to the eave of the adjacent
building; a 0.6m footing encroachment easement, and provides sufficient
access for maintenance of both properties. All utilities and parcel grading
shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Apartments are not permitted to have Zero Lot Lines.
Rear Setback
E 1.2m minimum.
O Apartments - 3.0m minimum.
Accessory Buildings
Primary Frontage
Setback
X 5.5m minimum.
Side Setback
Y 1.0m minimum except where a Zero Lot Line or common wall applies.
Zero Lot Line
Side Setback
V Where a Zero Lot Line applies to one side of the parcel the other side
setback shall be 1.5m minimum.
A private maintenance easement shall be registered on titles adjacent to
the Zero Lot Line that provides a 0.3m eave encroachment easement
where no eave shall be closer than 0.9m to the eave of the adjacent
building; a 0.6 m footing encroachment easement, and provides sufficient
access for maintenance of both properties. All utilities and parcel grading
shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Rear Setback
Z 1.2m minimum except where a garage accessing a rear lane is
provided it shall be
E 2.2m minimum.
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Miscellaneous
Outdoor Amenity
Space
F Parcels containing a dwelling unit shall provide a minimum of 24m2 of
outdoor amenity space,
G of which one of either the length or width shall be a minimum of
6.0m. This does not include apartment uses.
*NOTE: Secondary frontage is only applicable when the development is located on a corner parcel.
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Figure 13.2A:
Building Placement Standards
Figure 13.2B:
Building Placement Standards
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Figure 13.2C:
Building Placement Standards
Figure 13.2D:
Building Placement Standards
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Figure 13.3:
Townhouse Separation Distance
Building Profile Standards
Building Profile Standards
Building Height
Principal Building
A 12m maximum within the lands designated 35 du/nrha and 40
du/nrha in the Sturgeon Valley South ASP, measured from the
average grade along the building frontage. Maximum height excludes
pitched roofs and mechanical equipment.
B Apartment - 16m maximum within the lands designated 35
du/nrha in the Sturgeon Valley South ASP, measured from the
average grade along the building frontage. Maximum height excludes
pitched roofs, mechanical equipment, and non-enclosed amenity
space structures.
C Apartment - 24m maximum within the lands designated 40
du/nrha in the Sturgeon Valley South ASP, measured from the
average grade along the building frontage. Maximum height excludes
pitched roofs, mechanical equipment, and non-enclosed amenity
space structures.
Accessory Building
D 8m maximum, measured from the average grade along the
building frontage. Maximum height excludes pitched roofs, mechanical
equipment, and non-enclosed amenity space structures.
Building Footprint
Parcel Coverage
Z 75% maximum total parcel coverage, inclusive of a 20%
maximum coverage for Accessory Buildings.
A minimum of 15% of the total parcel area must be a permeable
surface.
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Design Standards
Mechanical
Equipment
Shall be screened or incorporated into the roof envelope, where
appropriate.
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Corner Parcels
Buildings located on a corner parcel shall have the same materials
and architecture detail on all publicly accessible exposures.
Corner parcels include all publicly accessible exposures including
public rights-of-ways, Reserve lands, walking trails, and other lands
owned by the municipality and accessible to the public.
Allowable Projections
into Setbacks
Balcony, sign, awning, accessibility features, eave, cantilever,
chimney/fireplace, HVAC equipment.
Architecture and Urban
Design Standards
Development permit applications shall demonstrate to the
Development Authority compliance with the approved Outline Plan
that applies to the property, including the approved Architecture and
Urban Design Standards.
Figure 13.4:
Building Profile Standards - Building Height
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Figure 13.5:
Building Profile Standards - Building Footprint
Frontage Type Standards
(a)
The purpose of this section is to identify frontage types that are appropriate to use within the IND
- Integrated Neighbourhood District. Frontages are the components of a building that provide an
important transition and interface between the public right-of-way and the private realm. They are
intended to ensure development establishes or reinforces the character and scale of the IND -
Integrated Neighbourhood District.
(b)
Developers shall be responsible for embedding frontage type standards into the Architecture and
Urban Design Standards submitted as part of an Outline Plan and is further described in Section
13.1 Administration.
(c)
The following frontage types are considered to be appropriate within the IND - Integrated
Neighbourhood District:
Common Yard
Front Attached Garage
Porch and Fence
Forecourt
Shopfront
Sign Standards
Signs shall only be permitted as part of a Neighbourhood Mixed-Use Development or Live-work use
where required for a commercial use. For all regulations pertaining to signs, refer to subsection 13.8.9
Sign Standards of the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District and Part 7 Sign Regulations.
Parking and Loading
One (1) parking stall per dwelling unit shall be provided for all residential uses. For all other uses there
shall be no parking or loading minimums. Refer to Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw Section 9.4 Parking
Stall Requirements for parking stall and parcel design standards.
Development Permits
Development Permits application shall be assessed by the Development Authority against the approved
Outline Plan including the approved Architecture and Urban Design Standards.
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CMUD - COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is intended to complement the surrounding residential form by allowing a wide variety of
building types to accommodate a range of boutique commercial, retail, office, service, and civic-related
uses with a small to medium building footprint, with opportunities to incorporate residential uses above
the ground floor or towards the rear of the property. This district encourages attractive and interesting
spaces for people to gather and socialize, with a focus on building form and design, and its interface with
the public right-of-way. This district is generally located along arterial corridors or at the intersection of two
collector corridors that carry higher volumes of traffic. This district also seeks to incorporate design
elements that capture the rural character and natural landscape.
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use Aspirations
Uses
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Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Cannabis consumption venue
Accessory, use*
Commercial school
Apartment
Contractor service, minor
Brewery, winery, distillery
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Child care facility
Family day home
Community building
Government services
Community garden
Group home, minor
Craft workshop
Home-based business (level 2)
Eating and drinking establishment
Protective and emergency services
Home-based business (level 1)
Service station
Hotel
Telecommunication tower and antenna system
Live-work units
Veterinary clinic
Mixed use development
Professional, office and business service
Public/Private library and cultural facility
Public/Private park
Recreation facility, indoor
Retail sale
Retail sale, cannabis
Retail sale, liquor
Studio
Sales centre
Solar collector
Townhouses
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Use Standards
Use
Standards
Apartment
Apartment uses shall only be permitted above the first floor when
facing a public right-of-way.
Apartment uses may have entrances facing a public right-of-way
when the apartment use is above the first floor.
Apartments may be standalone buildings with no integrated uses
if the apartment is not abutting a road frontage.
Cannabis consumption
venue
When assessing development permit applications for cannabis
consumption venues, the Development Authority shall consider
the compatibility with existing and future developments.
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Child care facility
See Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw 6.5 Child Care Facility for
applicable regulations.
Commercial school
Commercial schools are not permitted on the ground floor within
the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District when facing a public
right-of-way.
Contractor service,
minor
Contractor service, minor uses should only be permitted when
the entrance is not oriented towards the public right-of-way.
The Development Authority shall assess development permit
applications for Contractor service, minor based on the following:
o
Compatibility with surrounding uses;
o
Integration of the façade treatment and frontage type with
those immediately surrounding it; and
o
Façade orientation in relation to the public right-of-way.
Craft workshop
When located on the ground floor, craft workshop uses shall
have the retail component of the development accessible and
oriented towards the public right-of-way.
Equipment sale, service
and rental, minor
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor uses should only be
permitted when the entrance is not oriented towards the public
right-of-way and the operation is of a small scale with no impact
on the overall site.
The Development Authority shall assess development permit
applications for Equipment sale, service and rental minor uses
based on the following:
o
Compatibility with surrounding uses; and
o
Façade orientation in relation to the public right-of-way.
Home-based business
Home Based Businesses Level 1 and 2 are the only allowed
home based businesses within the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-
Use District and must be located within a Dwelling or Accessory
Building to the dwelling.
See Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw 6.16 Home-Based
Business for additional applicable regulations.
Live-work unit
When development permit application is received for a live-work
unit, the developer shall be required to specify the business use
within the live-work unit. If the business use changes, a new
development permit shall be required to specify the new
business use.
Working spaces shall be directly accessible from the public right-
of-way, or internal roads or common spaces.
Mixed use development
See Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw 6.18 Mixed Use
Development for regulations.
Public/Private park
Public/Private parks, including pocket parks, shall be integrated
with the public right-of-way, the built form, and any established
recreation or trails master plan.
Public/Private parks are required to include gathering spaces
and/or plazas.
Public/Private parks should include Low Impact Design elements,
in accordance with Sturgeon County's Low Impact Development
guidelines.
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Townhouses
Townhouse should only be permitted within the CMUD -
Commercial Mixed-Use District as part of a mixed-use
development when the dwelling entrances are not oriented
towards the public right-of-way.
Parking for townhouse developments shall only be permitted in
the rear of the development, facing a lane or communal parking
area.
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Residential Density
Residential density shall be in alignment with the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan (SVSASP).
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Block and Subdivision Standards
Block/ Subdivision Standards
Subdivision Regulations
Parcel Width
A 4.2m minimum
Block Regulations
Block Length
B 130.0m maximum, measured from the boundary of one
public right-of-way to the next public right-of-way as shown in
Block and Subdivision Standards.
Notwithstanding the above, where a main access to the
internal or rear of the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District
is provided, the access can be used as measuring the block
length.
Pedestrian Oriented
Development - Mid
Block Crossing
C A mid-block pedestrian crossing shall be provided if the
block exceeds more than 100.0m.
D The location of this crossing shall not be located within
50.0 m of the ends of the block, measured from the front of
curb to the mid-point of the mid-block crossing, unless it
follows a trail network.
Intersections
E At intersections, bulb-outs shall be provided to improve
safety for pedestrians.
Notwithstanding the above, bulb-outs are not required in the
following circumstances:
o
At traffic-controlled intersections; or
o
At roundabouts.
Miscellaneous
Subdivision and Block
Regulations Variances
Standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints. Variances to subdivision
regulations are at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Low Impact Design
All developments within the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use
District should incorporate Low Impact Design elements, in
accordance with Sturgeon County's Low Impact Development
Design Guidelines.
Development Design
Architecture and Urban
Design Standards
As part of an Outline Plan, developers shall be required to
submit Architecture and Urban Design Standards for approval
from the Development Authority. Any subsequent development
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permit or subdivision application shall demonstrate to the
applicable Approval Authority compliance with the approved
Architecture and Urban Design Standards that apply to the
property.
Figure 13.6:
Block and Subdivision Standards
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Building Placement Standards
Building Placement Standards
Principal Buildings
Primary and secondary*
frontage setback
(no front parking)
A 0.0 m minimum.
1632/23
B 3.0 m maximum.
1632/23
Primary and secondary*
frontage setback
(with front parking)
X 10.0 m minimum - 25.0 m maximum.
Y A minimum of 3.0 m landscape or screening buffer between
the front parking and the public right-of-way is required.
Z A minimum of a 1.8 m sidewalk is required between the front
parking and the building facade.
Side setback
C 0.0 m maximum or D greater than 3.0 m when adjoining
the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District.
E 3.0 m minimum when adjoining any other district. The 3.0 m
setback shall be landscaped.
Rear setback
F 3.0 m minimum when adjoining any other district and shall
be landscaped. Exceptions may be given when adjoining any
other district through a rear lane.
Accessory Buildings
Primary and secondary**
frontage setback
G 10.0 m minimum.
Side and rear setback
H 3.0 m minimum.
* Secondary frontage may be increased to accommodate outdoor seating or retail space integrated
with the public right-of-way.
** Secondary frontage is only applicable when the development is located on a corner parcel.
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Figure 13.7:
Building Placement Standards
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Figure 13.8:
Building Placement Standards
Building Profile Standards
Building Profile Standards
Building Height
Principal building
35 du/nrha
A 18.0m maximum, within the lands designated as 35 du/nrha,
measured from the average grade along the front parcel line.
Maximum height excludes pitched roofs, mechanical equipment, and
non-enclosed amenity space structures.
Principal building
40 du/nrha
B 26.0m maximum, within the lands designated as 40 du/nrha,
measured from the average grade along the front parcel line.
Maximum height excludes pitched roofs, mechanical equipment, and
non-enclosed amenity space structures.
Accessory building
C 8.0m maximum. Maximum height excludes pitched roofs,
mechanical equipment, and non-enclosed amenity space structures.
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Figure 13.9:
Building Profile Standards (35du/nrha)
Figure 13.10:
Building Profile Standards (40 du/nrha)
Frontage Type Standards
(a)
The purpose of this section is to identify frontage types that are appropriate to use within the
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District. Frontages are the components of a building that provide
an important transition and interface between the public right-of-way and the private realm. They
are intended to ensure development that establishes or reinforces the character and scale of the
CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District.
(b)
Developers shall be responsible for embedding frontage type standards into the Architecture and
Urban Design Standards submitted as part of an Outline Plan and is further described in Section
13.1 Administration.
(c)
The following frontage types are considered to be appropriate within the CMUD - Commercial
Mixed-Use District:
Arcade
Forecourt
Gallery
Shopfront
Sign Standards
Within the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District, Fascia, Projecting, Wall, and Canopy signs are
permitted; Freestanding signs are at the discretion of the Development Authority. Signs shall adhere to
the regulations in Part 7 Sign Regulation and to the following regulations:
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Sign Type - Fascia
Description
A fascia sign is a sign placed flat and parallel to the face of a building or against a projecting
entrance feature.
Regulations
Maximum sign area
A 15% of building frontage at ground level.
Accessory building
B 50.0 cm above the top of the vertical face of the wall, roof line or
structure to which they are attached.
Sign orientation
On a building frontage or on a projecting entrance feature.
Figure 13.11:
Fascia Sign
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Sign Type - Projecting
Description
A projecting sign is a sign that projects away from the building facade, sometimes into the public
right-of-way.
Regulations
Maximum sign area
A
Maximum projection:
1.8 m
Maximum sign area:
3.3 m2
Maximum projection
(above building)
B 50.0 cm above the top of the vertical face of the wall, roof
line or structure to which they are attached.
Minimum vertical clearance
C 3.0 m measured from grade to the bottom of the sign.
Sign orientation:
On a business frontage.
Maximum number of signs
One (1) per business frontage, unless frontage exceeds
15.0m, then additional projecting signs are permitted for each
additional 15.0 m.
Encroachment
Projecting signs may encroach on the public right-of-way of
roads and rear lanes provided that the sign does not project
over that part of the road or rear lane where vehicles may
travel. Any encroachment requires Development Authority
approval.
Figure 13.12:
Projecting Sign
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Sign Type - Wall
Description
A wall sign is a signage type where the contents of the sign are mounted upon the face of the wall
or painted upon a wall or window surface. Murals are exempt from this regulation.
Regulations
Maximum sign area
A 15% of the building frontage at ground level.
Maximum sign projection
(from facade)
B 40.0 cm from the front of the facade.
Minimum vertical clearance
C 3.0 m measured from grade, when the wall sign is
projecting out from the facade.
Encroachment
Projecting signs may encroach on the public right-of-way of
roads and rear lanes provided that the sign does not project
over that part of the road or rear lane one which vehicles
may travel. Any encroachment requires an approved
encroachment agreement.
Figure 13.13:
Wall Sign
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Sign Type - Canopy
Description
A canopy sign is a signage type where the contents of the sign form part of a canopy.
Regulations
Visibility
A Font size shall be a minimum of 20.0 cm in height.
Figure 13.14:
Canopy Sign
Sign Type - Free Standing
Description
A free-standing sign is a sign affixed to a structure permanently attached to the ground and is not
connected in anyway to any building or other structure.
Regulations
Maximum sign area
A 9.1 m2
Maximum height
B 4.5 m
Minimum height
C 3.0 m
Maximum number of signs
One (1) per parcel, unless business frontage exceeds 50.0 m,
then additional projecting signs are permitted for each
additional 50.0 m.
Figure 13.15:
Freestanding Sign
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Parking and Loading
Within the CMUD - Commercial Mixed-Use District, there are no parking or loading minimums. Refer to
Sturgeon County Land Use Bylaw Section 9.4 Parking Stall Requirements for parking stall and parcel
design standards.
Development Permits
Development Permits application shall be assessed by the Development Authority against the approved
Outline Plan including the approved Architecture and Urban Design Standards.
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PART 14
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C1 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district will accommodate commercial and retail uses largely intended to service the travelling public
to be found in close proximity to the convergence of regionally significant roads. Developments in this
district are standalone that require significant setbacks and are not compatible with residential
development.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Bulk fuel sale
Car wash
Community Building
Hotel
Drive-through restaurant
Motel
Eating and drinking establishment
Park and ride
Integrated highway facility
Retail sales, cannabis
Retail sale
Surveillance suite
Retail sale, liquor
Temporary asphalt plant
Service station
Temporary concrete batch plant
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19, 1597/22
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
15m (49.2ft)
Minimum flanking front yard setback
15m (49.2ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height
15m (49.2ft)
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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C2 - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district will accommodate a range of low intensity retail and commercial services within hamlets,
Sturgeon Valley and industrial parks. Where applicable development shall consider the impact to
surrounding residential uses and address any utility servicing constraints.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Child care facility
Car wash
Community Building
Drive-through restaurant
Contractor service, minor
Eating and drinking establishment
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Mixed use development
Government service
Retail sales, cannabis
Professional, office and business service
Service station
Recreation facility, indoor
Veterinary clinic
Retail sale
Retail sale, liquor
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19, 1597/22
Subdivision Regulations
Interior Parcel
Exterior Parcel
Minimum parcel area
0.1ha (0.25ac)
0.2ha (0.5ac)
Maximum parcel area
1ha (2.47ac)
1.5ha (3.7ac)
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks
At the discretion of the Development Authority, having regard to the
character of the parcel, and surrounding development.
Maximum height
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum density
3 dwelling units in a mixed use development
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Wherever feasible, vehicular access should be from the flanking road, or lane.
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C3 - NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district will accommodate commercial uses and may provide a combination of shops, services,
offices, entertainment, accommodation, and government services located on the same parcel. The types
of developments within this district are of moderate intensity, primarily serving the needs of a community
and are designed to ensure pedestrian-friendly parking areas with landscaping components.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Car wash
Contractor service, minor
Child care facility
Funeral home
Commercial school
Hotel
Community Building
Integrated highway facility
Drive-through restaurant
Mixed use development
Eating and drinking establishment
Motel
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Retail sales, cannabis
Government service
Storage facility
Professional, office and business service
Vehicle sale and rental
Recreation facility, indoor
Veterinary clinic
Retail sale
Retail sale, liquor
Service station
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19, 1597/22
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be 0.5ha (1.2ac).
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking front
yard setbacks
5m (16.4ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Abutting a residential district
8m (26.2ft)
All other cases
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
50%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Cross-lot access easement agreements shall be required in cases where multiple buildings share
a single parcel, or where a single development area consists of multiple parcels.
(c)
In cases where multiple buildings share a single development site, all buildings shall be
considered principal buildings.
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(d)
All pedestrian walkway systems shall be linked between building entrances, roads, sidewalks and
parking areas.
(e)
In multi-building complexes, a consistent architectural concept shall be maintained through the
use of complementary building design, articulation, material and colours.
(f)
On-site parking, loading and unloading shall be hard surfaced.
(g)
Loading and unloading areas shall be located only at the side or rear of the principal building, and
screened from view from any public road.
(h)
Access to individual parcels shall in all cases be from a local or collector road constructed to
Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(i)
Adjacent parking areas on adjacent parcels may connect to one another in order to facilitate off
road vehicular movement from one development to the next.
(j)
Vacant, undeveloped or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
(k)
No redistricting to this district, development within this district or subdivision of a parcel within this
district shall be approved without the adoption of a local planning document for the area by
Council.
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C4 - HEARTLAND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 1561/21
General Purpose
This district will accommodate commercial uses and may provide a combination of shops, services,
offices, entertainment, accommodation, and government services located on the same parcel. The types
of developments within this district are of moderate intensity, primarily serving the needs of a community
and are designed to ensure pedestrian-friendly parking areas with landscaping components.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Car wash
Compost facility
Drive-through restaurant
Contractor service, minor
Eating and drinking establishment
Integrated highway facility
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Retail sales, cannabis
Protective and emergency service
Storage facility
Retail sale
Vehicle sale and rental
Retail sale, liquor
Veterinary clinic
Service station
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking front yard setbacks
5m (16.4ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
50%
Additional Development Regulations
a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
b)
Cross-lot access easement agreements shall be required in cases where multiple buildings
share a single parcel, or where a single development area consists of multiple parcels.
c)
In cases where multiple buildings share a single development site, all buildings shall be
considered principal buildings.
d)
All pedestrian walkway systems shall be linked between building entrances, roads, sidewalks,
and parking areas.
e)
In multi-building complexes, a consistent architectural concept shall be maintained using
complementary building design, articulation, material and colours.
f)
On-site parking, loading, and unloading shall be hard surfaced.
g)
Loading and unloading areas shall be located only at the side or rear of the principal building
and screened from view from any public road.
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h)
Access to individual parcels shall in all cases be from a local or collector road constructed to
Sturgeon County's General Municipal Servicing Standards.
i)
Adjacent parking areas on adjacent parcels may connect to one another to facilitate off road
vehicular movement from one development to the next.
j)
Vacant, undeveloped, or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
k)
No redistricting to this district, development within this district or subdivision of a parcel within
this district shall be approved without the adoption of a local planning document for the area by
Council.
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PART 15
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I1 - RURAL INDUSTRY SUPPORT DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is intended to provide for land uses of a rural context that support the County's primary
industries by providing value-added activities through the processing or distribution of materials derived
from the agriculture or natural resource sectors. This district is applied to parcels outside of the County's
designated industrial parks and when the location is vital to the success of primary industry operations.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Auctioneering establishment
Agriculture support service
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Dugout
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Gas processing plant
General industrial
Intensive agriculture
Outdoor storage
Rail spur
Rail yard
Veterinary clinic
Surveillance suite
Temporary asphalt plant
Temporary concrete batch plant
Topsoil screening
Transloading facility
Warehousing
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1570/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
Parcel area to be provided in accordance with an approved local planning document.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Maximum parcel coverage
50%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
The Development Authority may require an emergency response plan as a condition of a
development permit to ensure that emergency services requirements for fire, rescue and
ambulance can be met.
(c)
Any development shall mitigate all off-site nuisance factors including excessive noise, vibration,
odour, traffic, unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection, dust and the harbouring of
restricted or noxious weeds to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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I2 - LOCAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates a range of lower intensity industrial uses near areas of residential
development. These uses shall incorporate mitigation measures in order to reduce their impact to the
surrounding community. Permitted and discretionary uses reflect municipal utility servicing capacity and
safety considerations.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Agricultural support service
Car wash
Crematorium
Commercial school
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Contractor service, minor
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Fleet service
Funeral home
General industrial
Kennel and animal boarding
Service station
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Surveillance suite
Storage facility
Vehicle sale and rental
Veterinary clinic
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1570/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
The maximum parcel area shall be 0.4ha (1ac).
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking front
yard setbacks
Local road
12m (39.4ft)
Collector road
20m (65.6ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
60%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
On-site parking, loading and unloading shall be hard surfaced.
(c)
Loading and unloading areas shall be located only at the side or rear of the principal building, and
screened from view from any public road.
(d)
Access to individual parcels shall in all cases be from a local or collector road constructed to
County standards.
(e)
Adjacent parking areas on adjacent parcels may connect to one another in order to facilitate off-
road vehicular movement from one development to the next.
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(f)
Vacant, undeveloped or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
(g)
A development shall operate such that no nuisance factor is created or apparent outside the
boundaries of the parcel. Nuisance factors include excessive noise, vibration, odour, traffic,
unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection, dust and the harbouring of restricted or
noxious weeds.
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I3 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL UNSERVICED DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district provides for low and medium intensity industrial uses on parcels with limited servicing located
within a planned industrial park. Any nuisance factor should be limited beyond the boundaries of the
parcel.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Agricultural support service
Dugout
Auctioneering establishment
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Cannabis production and distribution facility, micro
General industrial
Cannabis production and distribution facility, standard
Rail spur
Commercial school
Salvage yard
Contractor service, major
Surveillance suite
Contractor service, minor
Transloading facility
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Vehicle sale and rental
Fleet service
Kennel and animal boarding
Outdoor storage
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Storage facility
Topsoil screening
Warehousing
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19; 1570/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be 0.6ha (1.5ac).
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking front
yard setbacks
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum side yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Zero lot line where common wall is present
Minimum rear yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Maximum height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Maximum parcel coverage
50%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding the setbacks in Subsection 15.3.4, rail spur may be permitted within the
development setback at the discretion of the Development Authority.
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(c)
Access to individual parcels should be from a local road and may be considered from a collector
road as per County standards.
(d)
Vacant, undeveloped or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
(e)
Any development shall mitigate all off-site nuisance factors including excessive noise, vibration,
odour, traffic, unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection, dust and the harbouring of
restricted or noxious weeds to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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I4 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL SERVICED DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district provides for a broad range of compatible medium intensity industrial uses on fully serviced
parcels within planned industrial park locations. These uses may require appropriate exterior storage or
exterior manufacturing and processing activities which shall be considered accessory to a principal use
on a parcel. Any nuisance factor should be of limited impact beyond the boundaries of the parcel.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Dugout
Agricultural support service
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor
Auctioneering establishment
Outdoor storage
Bulk fuel sale
Rail yard
Cannabis production and distribution facility, micro
Sales Centre
Cannabis production and distribution facility, standard
Salvage yard
Commercial school
Temporary asphalt plant
Contractor service, major
Temporary concrete batch plant
Contractor service, minor
Vehicle sale and rental
Crematorium
Data Processing Facility (major)
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Fleet service
Gas processing plant
General industrial
Kennel and animal boarding
Rail spur
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Storage facility
Topsoil screening
Transloading facility
Warehousing
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19; 1570/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be 0.4ha (1 ac).
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking front yard
setbacks
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum side yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Zero lot line where common wall is present
Minimum rear yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
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Maximum height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Maximum parcel coverage
70%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding the setbacks in Subsection 15.4.4, rail yard or rail spur may be permitted within
the development setback at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(c)
Access to individual parcels shall in all cases be from a local road and may be considered from a
collector road as per County standards.
(d)
Vacant, undeveloped, or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
(e)
Any development shall mitigate all off-site nuisance factors including excessive noise, vibration,
odour, traffic, unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection, dust and the harbouring of
restricted or noxious weeds to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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I5 - HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district provides opportunity for major industrial uses, as identified within the Sturgeon County
Municipal Development Plan and the Alberta's Industrial Heartland Area Structure Plan. The uses have
significant impact on other non-industrial uses and, due to their appearance, noise, odour, risk of toxic
emissions or fire and explosion hazards, are incompatible with residential and other land uses. No future
residential development is contemplated within this district.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Agriculture support service
Bulk fuel sale
Auctioneering establishment
Cannabis production and distribution facility, micro
Commercial school
Cannabis production and distribution facility, standard
Contractor service, major
Data Processing Facility (major)
Dwelling, single detached - subject to
Paragraph 15.5.5(b)
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Dugout
Farm help accommodation**
Gas processing plant
Home-based business, level 3 - subject to
Paragraph 15.5.5(b)
General industrial
Natural resource extraction
Heavy industrial
Secondary processing
Home-based business, level 1 (office) - subject to
Paragraph 15.5.5(b)
Solar farm
Home-based business, level 2 - subject to Paragraph
15.5.5(b)
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Intensive agriculture
Renewable energy facility
Outdoor storage
Rail spur
Rail yard
Temporary asphalt plant
Temporary concrete batch plant
Topsoil screening
Transloading facility
Utility, major
Warehousing
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Only on parcels utilized for extensive agricultural or intensive agricultural purposes.
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Subdivision Regulations
At the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Additional Development Regulations
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(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Where a single detached dwelling existed prior to the passing of Bylaw 1118/07 (June 26, 2007),
it may be upgraded, expanded or rebuilt. If such a building is to be rebuilt and when necessary,
the location of the proposed replacement building will be subject to the approval of the
Development Authority.
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(c)
Where a development or use is to occur on two or more parcels of land, the Development
Authority may require as a condition of development permit that all parcels be consolidated.
(d)
The Development Authority may require an emergency response plan to be submitted as part of
a development permit to ensure that emergency services requirements for fire, rescue, and
ambulance are met.
(e)
[REMOVED] 1560/21
(f)
All development permit applications for heavy industrial uses may include proposed measures to
mitigate impacts on surrounding non-industrial properties to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority. Such measures include solid fencing, berming, landscaping, retention of natural
vegetation buffers, or a combination thereof.
(g)
Notwithstanding Part 8 of this Bylaw, vacant, undeveloped, or unused portions of a site shall be
maintained in grass, crop, landscaping materials or such other ground cover as deemed
appropriate by the Development Authority.
(h)
On-site parking areas shall be hard surfaced.
(I)
Natural resource extraction or secondary processing in this district shall follow the regulations
provided in Section 11.2 or Section 11.3 (in alignment with the corresponding setback from
dwellings).
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IR - INDUSTRIAL RESERVE DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district protects lands adjacent to or within planned industrial parks for future industrial use by
permitting limited interim or temporary land uses that do not compromise the future growth of the
associated industrial park. This district should be implemented in conjunction with a local planning
document being established for the associated industrial park.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Dugout
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Home-based business, level 1 (office) **
Home-based business, level 2 **
Outdoor storage
Parking facility
Rail spur
Temporary asphalt plant
Temporary concrete batch plant
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification
** Only where an approved dwelling unit is existing prior to this district coming into effect.
1570/22, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
The Subdivision Authority shall not consider the premature subdivision of lands within this district until
such time as a planning document is approved by Council, that identifies the future development pattern
for the lands within this district.
Development Regulations
All development regulations shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority having regard to the
Municipal Development Plan, and the future expansion and growth within or adjacent to the industrial
parks.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
All existing approved dwelling are considered non-conforming in terms of Section 1.6. No new
residential development shall be allowed in this district.
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PART 16
OTHER DISTRICTS
AJ - ALTERNATIVE JURISDICTION DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is to provide for lands that do not require a development permit when falling under the
jurisdiction of federal or provincial legislation.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Any use that is consistent with those uses,
activities and operations prescribed in the
appropriate superior legislation.
Development Regulations
(a)
A development permit is not required under this district if the development is exempted from this
Bylaw by reason of provisions in federal or provincial legislation or the developer being the crown,
a crown agency or a federal industry.
(b)
If for any reason (including a change in ownership or legislation) the lands to which this district
originally applies but subsequently becomes subject to the County's jurisdiction, the most
appropriate district, given the existing development on the lands and as confirmed by the
Development or Subdivision Authority, shall be applied.
1560/21
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AP - AIRPORT SUPPORT DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is intended to regulate development which is not federally regulated at airports or helipads.
The uses support and are compatible with the operations of the airport or heliport.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Aircraft sale and service
Bulk fuel sale
Protective and emergency service
Cannabis production and distribution facility, micro
Warehousing
Cannabis production and distribution facility, standard
Commercial school
Community Building
Contractor service, minor
Eating and drinking establishment
Equipment sale, service and rental, major
Fleet service
General industrial
Government service
Hotel
Motel
Outdoor storage
Parking facility
Professional, office and business service
Public/Private library and cultural facility
Retail sale
Sales centre
Service station
Storage facility
Surveillance suite
Temporary asphalt plant
Temporary concrete batch plant
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1436/19, 1597/22, 1647/24
Subdivision Regulations
The parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and
flanking front yard setbacks
1m (3.3ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Minimum side yard setback
3m (9.8ft)
Zero lot line where common wall is present
Maximum height
As determined by federal or provincial legislation
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Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
A Facility Alteration Permit approval shall be submitted with an application for a development
permit for land located within the Villeneuve Airport.
(c)
In addition to the requirements of Section 2.4 of this Bylaw, all development permit applications
shall include a site plan that identifies the boundaries of any lease areas subject to the
development permit application.
(d)
For the purposes of determining and regulating development, within this district, the lease
boundaries of the area subject to the development permit shall be interpreted as the boundaries
of a parcel.
(e)
In cases where a development abuts a residential district, a solid fence with a minimum height of
1.83m (6ft) shall be provided on the affected parcel line.
1432/19
(f)
The use or operation of a development on any land situated within the AP district shall not cause
any objectionable or dangerous condition that would interfere with the safe and efficient operation
of the airport and without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the development shall not
cause excessive:
smoke, dust, steam or other emissions;
toxic and noxious matters;
radiation, fire and explosive hazards, or
attraction of bird life.
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EP - ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district is intended to protect and preserve environmentally significant lands recognized as such by
the County and/or Province and includes Crown lands and lands designated as Environmental Reserve
through the Municipal Government Act.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Public/Private Park**
Public/Private Park
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
**Refer to Paragraph 16.3.3 (d) for further clarification.
1647/24
Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
All lands designated or to be designated as Environmental Reserve as defined by the Municipal
Government Act shall be districted accordingly under this Section.
(c)
Any development in this district requires an assessment of environmentally significant lands to be
completed in accordance with the Municipal Development Plan and to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(d)
For the purpose of this district, Public/Private Park listed as a permitted use shall be limited to
areas that fall within an approved recreational concept plan.
1647/24
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INS - INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district will accommodate the development of buildings and uses for the delivery of education,
health, government and other institutional services.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Cemetery
Child care facility
Community garden
Community building
Correctional institution
Funeral home
Crematorium
Government service
Dugout
Hospital
Eating and drinking establishment
Protective and emergency service
Parking facility
Public/Private library and cultural facility
Private camp or club
Religious assembly
Recreation facility, indoor
Residential care facility
Recreation facility, outdoor
School
Solar farm
Treatment centre
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1407/18; 1560/21, 1647/24
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority having regard for the
surrounding land uses and the scale of the proposed development.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and flanking
front yard setbacks
Abutting a local road
6m (19.7ft)
Abutting a collector or arterial road
35m (114.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
4.5m (14.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum Height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
1432/19
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
The Development Authority shall consider the configuration, location and adjacent land uses of
the development area when reviewing and evaluating parcel access and egress, drop-off areas
and staff and visitor parking areas.
(c)
The minimum setback for an outdoor recreation facility is the distance as determined by the
Development Authority in order to prevent the sport or recreation activity from interfering with
adjoining developments and to ensure the orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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POS - PUBLIC/PRIVATE OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 1647/24
General Purpose
This district is intended to accommodate the development of public and private lands to provide for
smaller-scale recreational and cultural activities that have limited on-site and off-site impacts.
1647/24
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Community garden
Community building
Public/Private Park
Dugout
Recreation facility, indoor
Recreation facility, outdoor
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1407/18, 1647/24
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and
flanking front yard setback
Abutting a local road
6m (19.7ft)
Abutting a collector or arterial road
35m (114.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
4.5m (14.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum Height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
1432/19
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
The minimum setback for an outdoor recreation facility is the distance as determined by the
Development Authority in order to prevent the sport or recreation activity from interfering with
adjoining developments and to ensure the orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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PU - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district provides for development associated with a system or works that is used to provide for
private and public services and may incorporate land designated as public utility lots (PUL). Development
may include, but is not limited to, pump stations, transformer stations, municipal storage facilities (yards),
stormwater facilities and rights-of-way areas.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Government service
Community garden
Utility, major
Data Processing Facility (minor)
Protective and emergency service
Public/Private Park
Rail spur
Renewable energy facility
Solar farm
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1560/21; 1570/22, 1647/24, 1672/25
Subdivision Regulations
Shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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REC - RECREATIONAL DISTRICT
General Purpose
This district accommodates development intended to provide commercial indoor and outdoor recreational
facilities and related land uses. These uses are larger in scale and may have greater on-site and off-site
impacts.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Dugout
Campground
Dwelling, single detached
Community building
Eating and drinking establishment - subject to
Paragraph 16.7.5(b)
Community garden
Hotel
Equestrian facility
Motel
Recreation facility, indoor
Parking facility
Recreation facility, outdoor
Recreation, outdoor motorized vehicle facility
Visitor accommodation
Recreational vehicle storage facility
Resort
Retail sale - subject to Paragraph 16.7.5(b)
Shooting range
Surveillance suite
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
1407/18; 1560/21
Subdivision Regulations
The minimum parcel area shall be determined by the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and
flanking front yard setbacks
Abutting a local road
6m (19.7ft)
Abutting a collector or arterial road
35m (114.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
4.5m (14.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum Height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
1432/19
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
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(b)
Eating and drinking establishment, and retail sale uses shall only be allowed as accessory to a
principal use.
(c)
The minimum setback for an outdoor recreation facility is the distance as determined by the
Development Authority in order to prevent the sport or recreation activity from interfering with
adjoining developments and to ensure the orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
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RVS - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE DISTRICT 1463/19
General Purpose
To establish a district that provides for the limited uses related to the operation of a Recreational vehicle
storage facility.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Dwelling, single detached
Storage facility
Dugout
Recreational vehicle sale and rental
Recreational vehicle storage facility
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision Regulations
At the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
All yard setback and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel Coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection 16.8.2 the number of dwelling units on a parcel must conform to
Section 5.5 of this Bylaw.
(c)
The number and location of shipping containers shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
(d)
The number of recreational vehicles sold per month shall be limited at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
(e)
Permits for recreational vehicle sales shall require an Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council
(AMVIC) license prior to approval of the permit, to ensure compliance with superior legislation.
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PART 17
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
DC1 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 1 - GENERAL
General Purpose
The purpose of this district is to provide for developments that, due to their unique characteristics and/or
site conditions, require specific direction unavailable in conventional land use districts. This district is not
intended to be used in substitution for any other land use district in this Bylaw that could be used to
achieve the same result.
Decision-Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is Council.
District Boundaries
Any parcel or portion thereof which Council wishes to assign direct control over as approved through the
defined amendment process in Part 3 of this Bylaw.
Uses
Any use deemed appropriate by Council.
General Requirements
(a)
In evaluating a proposed land use or development in a DC1 district, Council shall have regard for,
but not be limited to:
the existing use of the lands;
the general and special regulations as contained elsewhere in this Bylaw;
the land use Regulations of adjoining districts;
shall comply with the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision and Development Regulations,
Municipal Development Plan and any statutory plan or Outline Plan in effect specifically for
the purpose of directing the implementation and administration of this district; and
all parcel regulations shall be as determined by Council, who, in determining such
regulations, shall consider all information it obtains pursuant to the provisions of this Section
and comply with any applicable provisions of any statutory plan in effect. This district shall not
be used for lands which require subdivision as there are no underlying uses in this district.
(b)
The design, external finish, architectural appearance, siting, landscaping, screening and buffering
of any building or structure shall be to the satisfaction of Council so that there shall be general
conformity in such matters with respect to adjacent buildings, adequate protection afforded to the
amenities of the adjacent residential properties, and any objectionable aspects or potential
incompatibility with other uses and developments in adjacent districts is or can be minimized.
(c)
Notwithstanding any development permit application requirements to the contrary in the Bylaw,
and in addition to any requirements of the specified subdivision and development regulation or
any policies of the County, Council may specify the following additional application requirements
in the case of an application within a DC1 district:
to determine if the lands in question are suitable for and can physically support the use or
development in question, Council may require, before accepting an application as complete,
geotechnical analysis or any other engineering, environmental or technical assessment and
information it considers necessary to properly evaluate the application. Council will require
that the information required is prepared or substantiated by a practicing professional;
to the level of detail determined by Council, developers shall fully disclose the precise nature
and extent of the proposed use or development, including intended hours of operation, so
that applications can be thoroughly evaluated; and
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to assist in the comprehensive evaluation of a DC district application, Council may undertake,
or require that the developer undertake in a manner satisfactory to Council, a polling of the
adjacent and/or affected landowners.
Application Process and Decision
(a)
Prior to deciding upon a development permit application before it, Council may provide public
notice, through means and to whom it considers necessary, that a decision on a development
permit pursuant to a DC1 district is to be made and Council will afford an opportunity to any
interested person to make representations on the application and may take into account any such
representations made when giving final consideration to the application.
(b)
Council may approve, without or with any conditions deemed suitable, or refuse the application.
(c)
Council may also impose such conditions as Council finds appropriate to regulate the proposed
development including:
as a condition of approval, require that the developer enter into a Development Agreement
with the County pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and this Bylaw. To ensure
compliance with the conditions in the agreement, the County may be protected by caveat
registered in favour of the County;
set a time period for which the Development Agreement is to remain in effect;
as a condition of approval, require financial guarantees from the developer, in a form and
amount acceptable to the County, to secure performance of any of the conditions of the
approval;
revoke an approval in the case where satisfactory arrangements have not been made by a
developer for the supply of water, sewer, stormwater and road access, or any of them,
including payment of the costs of installing or constructing any such utility by the developer;
or
in the case of new construction, Council may require, as a condition of approval, that a
Surveyor's Certificate or Real Property Report, signed by an Alberta Land Surveyor, relating
to the building that is the subject of the development permit application, be submitted by the
landowner or developer upon completion of the building foundation, or siting in the case of
mobile or portable units on permanent foundations, and prior to commencement of framing or
further structural construction to ensure that the building is sited according to the provisions of
the development permit and this Bylaw.
(d)
Council may stipulate the times of day or week during which an approved use or development
may operate as well as the length of time its approval remains in effect.
(e)
As a condition of approval, Council may require, to their satisfaction, that an approved use or
development be screened from public thoroughfares and adjacent residential uses by a solid wall,
fence or other means.
(f)
When part of the site is to be used for outdoor display of goods or products for sale, lease or hire,
such display shall be arranged and maintained in a neat and tidy manner.
(g)
Council may approve a temporary development permit where Council is of the opinion that the
proposed use is of a temporary nature.
(h)
If at any time, in the opinion of Council, any of the provisions of this Bylaw have not been
complied with, Council or the Development Authority may utilize the enforcement mechanisms
available under the Municipal Government Act and this Bylaw.
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DC2 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 2 - PT. SE 25-56-26-W4M 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a DC district to accommodate an Environmental Collection and Storage Facility for used oil
as defined and regulated by the Alberta Public Health Act, RSA 2000, c.P-37, and Alberta Environment
and Parks guidelines.
1632/23
District Boundaries
This district applies to that portion of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 56, Range 26, and
West of the Fourth Meridian described as follows:
The northerly 122.5m (402ft) in perpendicular width of the westerly 161.1m (528.6ft) in perpendicular
width, containing 4.87 acres (1.97 ha) more or less.
Decision-Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is Council.
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Oil Recycling and Storage Facility as defined in the Public Health Act, (Alberta Regulation 250/85)
Waste Management Regulation and Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA
2000, c.E-12, and as governed by Alberta Safety Codes Authority.
1632/23
Development Regulations
(a)
All development shall comply with the requirements of Alberta Environment and the Petroleum
Tank Management Association.
(b)
More than 100,000 litres of used oil storage and/or filters on site shall be the responsibility of the
landowner or developer to provide maintenance and dust control for municipal roads as required
by the County.
(c)
No permanent buildings shall be constructed in this district unless the structure can be utilized for
agricultural purposes.
(d)
The district applicable to the lands described in Subsection 17.2.2 should be redistricted to an
appropriate district if and once the oil recycling and/or storage facility stops operating.
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DC3 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 3 - PLAN 042 6533, BLOCK 1, LOT 5; PLAN 782 3089,
BLOCK A & PT. NW 25-55-25-W4M 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a DC district that allows for the continued operation of a provincially-approved regional waste
management facility within the County as defined and regulated by the Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act, RSA 2000 c.E-12(EPEA) and the applicable regulations under that Act.
District Boundaries
This district applies to the following properties:
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Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 042 6533
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Block A, Plan 782 3089
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Lot 1, Plan 002 2509
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Northern half of NW 25-55-25-W4
1495/20
[REMOVED] 1591/22
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Class II landfill
Closure or transitional use
Compost facility
Hazardous waste collection centre
Incineration
Recycling collection centre
Recycling processing centre
Soil treatment
Utility, major
1560/21
Development Regulations
(a)
[REMOVED] 1591/22
(b)
All development shall comply with the requirements of applicable provincial legislation and
regulations.
(c)
All uses shall adhere to the standards set out in the latest editions of the Alberta Code of Practice
for Landfills, Standards for Landfills in Alberta, the Alberta Code of Practice for Compost
Facilities, and the Alberta Code of Practice for the Land Treatment and Disposal of Soil
Containing Hydrocarbons, as amended or replaced from time to time.
(d)
All site structures and buildings are to adhere to the Safety Codes Act.
(e)
All above-ground and underground storage tanks, along with associated piping, are to adhere to
the Safety Codes Act and the Alberta Safety Codes Authority.
1632/23
(f)
None of the listed uses shall be approved without prior evidence of site suitability to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
1591/22
(g)
Any other standards and design requirements specified by the Development Authority.
1591/22
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
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(b)
Processing, storage, and disposal of any waste not provided for under an approval or license
issued by Alberta Environment is prohibited within the DC3 district.
(c)
No application for a development permit under the DC3 district shall be considered complete
unless the developer has provided the following minimum information in support of the
application:
confirmation of conformity with the existing EPEA approval or license;
limitations and environmental concerns of the proposed development;
detailed site plan including setback or buffer distances between on-site and off-site
developments;
availability or provisions of necessary site servicing and utilities;
additional provincial regulatory approvals required;
anticipated traffic/road implications; and
any other matters that the Development Authority deems necessary.
1591/22
(d)
The Development Authority may require that additional application information be submitted with
any development permit application for the purpose of assessing the suitability of the proposed
development and considering the compatibility with the County's planning objectives, the site-
specific conditions and the surrounding land use.
1591/22
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DC4 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 4 - PT. NW 36-54-23-W4M 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a DC district to accommodate appropriate retail commercial and service uses, within the
context of Highway Commercial, at the intersection of major transportation corridors, to serve the
surrounding industrial business parks and/or the travelling public.
District Boundaries
This district applies to a portion of the northwest quarter of Section 36, Township 54, Range 23, West of
the Fourth Meridian.
[REMOVED] 1591/22
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Car wash
Drive-through restaurant
Eating and drinking establishment
Integrated highway facility
Retail sale
Retail sale, liquor
Service station
Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel area for
a commercial use
parcel
1ha (2.47ac)
Density
A maximum of 4 parcels will be permitted to be subdivided within the area
subject to this specific DC district.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard
setback
15m (49.2ft) where the front parcel line forms the boundary of a service
road right-of-way.
45m (147.6ft) where the front parcel line forms the boundary of a highway
or other public road.
Minimum side yard
setback
15m (49.2ft) where the side parcel line forms the boundary of a highway,
service road or other public road.
6m (19.7ft) from a side parcel line not abutting a public road or 10% of the
mean parcel width, whichever is lesser
Minimum rear yard
setback
15m (49.2ft) where the rear parcel line forms the boundary of a highway,
service road or other public road.
6m (19.7ft) from the rear parcel line not abutting a public road.
Maximum height of
accessory buildings and
minimum construction
standards
No accessory building shall exceed two full storeys in height (to a
maximum of 12m (39.4ft) or as required by the Development Authority.
All other site regulations and requirements shall be based upon the non-
residential type 3 commercial development proposed and shall be at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
Landscaping
requirements
Each parcel shall include a minimum 10% of the net developable land area
covered by landscaping. A landscape plan shall be submitted with an
application for a development permit for consideration within the decision
process.
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Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Development shall be in accordance with the requirements of a Roadside Development Permit
which will be required to be issued by Alberta Transportation prior to a development permit being
issued by the County.
(c)
Alberta Transportation, the City of Edmonton and the City of Fort Saskatchewan shall be notified
of any proposed subdivision or development permit application.
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DC5 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 5 - PLAN 162 1450, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 & SW 2-56-25-
W4M 1560/21
General Purpose
The purpose of this district is to provide for development on municipally-owned land of a wide range of
indoor and outdoor sport, recreational, social gathering, cultural, community activities and government
services serving the local and regional population.
District Boundaries
This district applies to Pt. SW-2-56-25-W4 containing 31.1ha (76.9ac), owned by the Town of Morinville,
and Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 162 1450 containing 20.2ha (49.9ac), owned by the County.
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Uses
Buildings and uses accessory to permitted uses
Government service
Multi-purpose sport, recreation and community centre
Multi-purpose sport, recreation and community lands
Municipal utility services - minor
For the purposes of this land use district, the following definitions for uses and terms apply to the land
uses described in Subsection 17.5.4. All other uses and terms are as defined elsewhere in this Bylaw.
(a)
Child care facility limited - means a development within or attached to a multi-purpose sport,
recreation and community centre providing facilities where care and supervision, but not overnight
accommodation, is provided to seven or more infants, pre-school children, kindergarten children,
and/or school-aged children as defined in the Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulation, as
amended. Typical uses include day care programs, out of school care programs, pre-school
programs and other programs where the primary purpose is the care and supervision of children.
(b)
Fitness and wellness facility - means a development within or attached to a multi-purpose sport,
recreation and community centre providing facilities for sports, fitness, wellness, personal training
and recreation activities where patrons are predominantly participants and any spectators are
incidental. Typical uses include athletic, health and fitness clubs, physical therapy and associated
services, dance, yoga and other similar studios, and other similar uses.
(c)
Multi-purpose sport, recreation and community centre - means municipally-owned development
providing for a wide range of indoor sport, recreational, social gathering, cultural and community
activities serving the local and regional population. Such development may accommodate
banquets, conventions, exhibitions, seminars, shows, displays, performances and incorporate
administrative offices, meeting/program rooms, fitness and wellness facilities, child care facilities
(limited), concession services, commercial kitchen/catering facilities, facilities for food and
beverage preparation and consumption, including licensed facilities, and provision of goods and
services in relation to all aforementioned activities.
(d)
Multi-purpose sport, recreation and community lands - means the development of municipally-
owned land for the provision of a wide range of predominantly outdoor sport, recreational, social
gathering, cultural and community activities serving the local and regional population. Such
development includes all natural and man-made open space, features, landscaping, facilities and
buildings on the municipally-owned land whether municipally operated or carried out by other
organizations pursuant to arrangements with the Town of Morinville. Typical uses/developments
include pedestrian trails and paths, landscaped buffers, playgrounds, water features, baseball
diamonds, football fields, soccer pitches, and similar outdoor sports fields, tot lots, band shells,
picnic grounds and areas to accommodate community exhibitions, festivals, tournaments and other
similar activities.
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(e)
Public utility - means a public utility as defined in the Municipal Government Act. A public utility
building means a building in which the proprietor of the public utility maintains its office or offices
and/or maintains or houses any equipment used in conjunction with the public utility.
(f)
Municipal utility services - minor - means a development of a public utility or a public utility building
or a government service function which, in the opinion of the Development Authority, is not likely to
have a major impact on the environment or on adjacent uses by virtue of potential emissions or
effects or appearance. Typical uses include vehicle, equipment and material storage yards for
utilities and services, snow dumping sites, surface reservoirs or storm water management facilities,
water towers, water treatment plants, power terminal and distributing substations, communications
towers, and gate stations for natural gas distribution.
Subdivision Regulations
Further subdivision may be considered at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority for public and
service uses (e.g. public utility lot) and shall be allowed with a minimum site area sufficient to
accommodate the proposed use.
Development Regulations
Development Standard
Minimum front, side and rear yard
setback for buildings/structures
At the discretion of the Development Authority who
shall take into account the general purpose and intent
of this district, the location and setbacks of adjacent
buildings, the safe and efficient movement of
pedestrians and motor vehicles and parking
requirements. Setbacks from Highway 642 as defined
by Alberta Transportation.
Maximum building height
The height of a building shall be at the discretion of
the Development Authority who shall take the
following into consideration:
a)
The topography of the parcel upon which the
building is or is to be situated as well as the
topography of immediately adjacent parcels and
the surrounding area.
b)
The height of a building shall be in keeping with
the surrounding area.
c)
The fire safety provisions of the Alberta Safety
Codes Act and regulations thereto, as may be
amended from time to time, and the capacity and
availability of firefighting equipment and
personnel.
Design, character and appearance
The design, siting, external finish, architectural
appearance and landscaping generally, of all
buildings, including any accessory buildings or
structures and signs shall all be to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority. The Development
Authority shall ensure an attractive presentation of the
site facing toward Highway 642.
On-site parking requirements
At the discretion of the Development Authority who
shall take into account the nature of the
use(s)/development(s) and the individual components
that may comprise them. As a guide, the
Development Authority may consider the provision of
1 space per 5 seats for areas with fixed seating; plus
1 space per 10 m² of gross floor area for all other floor
areas.
Pedestrian connectivity
At the discretion of the Development Authority who
shall ensure adequate pedestrian (non-motorized)
connectivity between the subject properties and to
the Town of Morinville.
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Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district may also be subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of
this Bylaw.
(b)
Until full development of the subject lands occurs, agricultural uses are permitted as an interim use
exempt from development permit approval.
Application Procedures
Upon receipt of a completed development permit application pursuant to this district, the Development
Authority may, prior to making a decision, refer the application to any municipal department or any other
external agency for comment. The Development Authority will consider any comments it receives from
such referrals but shall not be bound by them.
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DC6 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 6 - PLAN 022 6804, BLOCK 1, LOT 1 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that enables expansion associated with existing rail-related industrial
operations located adjacent to the Duagh Station lands along the Canadian National Coronado
Subdivision. Only industrial uses are to be allowed that maintain the role of rail-related operations.
1560/21
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Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use
Agricultural support service
Gas processing plant
General industrial
Outdoor storage
Rail equipment and vehicle rentals/sales agency
Rail spur
Surveillance suite
Transloading facility
Warehousing
Subdivision
Parcel size shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority, based on the specific needs of the
proposed use, but in no case shall it be less than 0.2 ha (0.5 ac).
Development Regulations
Front, side and rear yard setback
Minimum of 6m (19.7ft)
Parcel coverage
Maximum 50% for the combined area of all
principal and accessory buildings.
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Development permits shall not be approved unless the Development Authority is satisfied that:
there is adequate legal and physical access to appropriate transportation facilities;
there will be no significant negative impacts on the road systems and traffic generation;
the site is suitable for on-site sewage disposal and water supply;
there will be no substantial conflicts with adjacent land uses;
consideration for on-site hazards and other environmental issues has been taken; and
any other factors, which the Development Authority may consider necessary, have been met.
(c)
No application to redistrict the subject site to a conventional land use district can be supported
unless Council has first adopted an area structure plan or unless it is accompanied with an
associated application to adopt an area structure plan.
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(d)
No application to subdivide the subject site to create one or more new lots can be supported
unless Council has first adopted an area structure plan or unless it is accompanied with an
associated application to adopt an area structure plan. Lot line adjustment subdivision
applications are exempt from this regulation.
(e)
No operation or activity shall emit air and water contaminants in excess of the standards
prescribed by the Province of Alberta pursuant to the Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act.
(f)
Prior to rendering a decision on a subdivision application or a development permit application for
any use, the developer shall submit an associated Roadside Development Permit from Alberta
Transportation and, if requested by the County and/or Alberta Transportation, a current traffic
impact assessment.
(g)
Industrial Uses within this Direct Control District shall be limited to those uses associated with
Rail-Related uses.
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DC7 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 7 - PLAN 802 1495, BLOCK A
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited residential use provided for herein, and
for the storage, repair, servicing, processing and manufacturing uses on site using existing services, and
serves agricultural and industrial customers. Any nuisance factor shall not extend beyond the boundaries
of the site.
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Uses
Accessory, building
Agricultural support service
Dugout
Dwelling, single detached, that existed prior to Bylaw 1372/16 coming into effect
General industrial
Home Based Business Level 3
Surveillance suite
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
20m (65.6ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
At the Discretion of the Decision-Making
Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
All applications for development permits for the site shall be accompanied by a Traffic Impact
Assessment, which shall be submitted to and reviewed by Sturgeon County and Alberta
Transportation. No development shall commence on the site until Alberta Transportation has
issued a Roadside development permit.
(c)
Any outdoor storage on site shall not cover more than 20% of the total area of the site.
(d)
All outdoor storage shall be screened to the satisfaction of the development authority.
(e)
No structure shall exceed 557.42 m2 (6000 ft2) in floor area.
(f)
No operation or action shall emit air or water contaminants in excess of the standards prescribed
by the Province of Alberta pursuant to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
(g)
Surveillance suites shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.32 of the Land Use Bylaw. One
(1) surveillance suite may be permitted on this site.
(h)
Uses on-site approved by the Development Authority shall comply with Municipal Development
Plan policies.
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DC8 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 8 - PT. RIVER LOT 57 1502/20
General Purpose
To establish a Specific Development Control District to accommodate diverse housing options within a
residential community on parcels with full municipal servicing in the form of a single detached dwellings
and semi-detached dwellings.
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Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory dwelling unit**
Accessory, use*
Accessory, building*
Dwelling, semi-detached
Accessory, use*
Dwelling, single detached
Family day home
Home-based Business, level 1 (office)
Group home, minor
Home-based Business, level 2
Show home
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
** Refer to Section 6.1A for further clarification.
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Subdivision Regulations
Minimum parcel width
16m (52.5ft)
Development Regulations Area A Lots
Area A Lots
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
8m (26.2ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Accessory building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Maximum rear yard setback
Principal building
42m (137.8ft) as measured from the
front property line and no less than 50m
(164ft) from the top of bank
Minimum rear yard setback
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft) and no less than 50m (164ft)
from the top of bank
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
21m² (226ft²)
Maximum parcel coverage
45%
Development Regulations Area B Lots
Area B Lots
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
8m (26.2ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Accessory building
1.5m (4.9ft)
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Area B Lots
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
15m (49.2ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
41m² (411ft²)
Maximum parcel coverage
45%
Development Regulations Area C Lots
Area C Lots
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
5.5m (18ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Accessory building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
7m (23ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
21m² (226ft²)
Maximum parcel coverage
45%
Development Regulations Area D Lots
Area D Lots
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
8m (26.2ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Accessory building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
7.5m (24.6ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
21m² (226ft²)
Maximum parcel coverage
45%
Development Regulations Area E Lots
Area E Lots
Minimum front yard setback
Abutting a local road
8m (26.2ft)
Flanking front yard
4.5m (14.8ft)
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Area E Lots
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
2.4m (7.9ft)
Accessory building
1.5m (4.9ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
3m (9.8ft)
Maximum height
Principal building
12m (39.4ft)
Accessory building
4.6m (15.1ft)
Maximum floor area
Accessory building
21m² (226ft²)
Maximum parcel coverage
45%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw. If there are contradictory regulations between this district and any other part of this Bylaw,
the regulations of this district shall take effect unless stated otherwise.
(b)
Any principal dwelling or accessory building that is to be located less than 2.4m (7.9ft) from a
parcel line shall be subject to additional fire protection to the satisfaction of the County's
contracted Safety Codes inspection service provider and in accordance with the Safety Codes
Act.
(c)
Access to residential parcels shall be from an internal local or collector road constructed for the
subdivision.
(d)
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(e)
Variance requests shall be limited in scope to setbacks and shall be refused by the Development
Authority if the variance request would result in a dwelling unit or an accessory building to be
located less than 1.2m (3.9ft) from a parcel line.
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DC9 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 9 - PLAN 952 0743, LOT 1 1397/17
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for limited industrial uses provided for herein, servicing
agricultural and industrial customers.
1560/21
[REMOVED] 1560/21
[REMOVED] 1591/22
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Agricultural support service
Dugout
Dwelling, single detached, that existed prior to Bylaw 1385/17 coming into effect
Light industrial
Storage Facility
Warehousing, limited
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
20m (65.6ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
30%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
No operation or action shall emit air or water contaminants in excess of the standards prescribed
by the Province of Alberta pursuant to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
(c)
Uses on-site approved by the Development Authority shall comply with Municipal Development
Plan policies.
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(d)
Any exterior storage shall not exceed 2% of the parcel size and shall be subject to Section 5.7 of
this Bylaw.
(e)
A development shall operate such that any nuisance factors that are created or are apparent
outside the boundaries of the site are of limited impact. Nuisance factors include excessive noise,
vibration, odour, traffic, unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection, dust and the
harbouring of restricted or noxious weeds.
(f)
The maximum number of shipping containers shall not exceed 3 and be subject to Section 6.27.
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DC10 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 10 - PLAN 062 6752, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 1414/18
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the processing and distribution of medical
marijuana (cannabis) to licensed customers by a licensed developer by Health Canada and in
accordance with Health Canada regulations. No cultivation of medical marijuana (cannabis) shall be
permitted on the site. Any nuisance factor shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the site.
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Decision-Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is Council.
Uses
Accessory, building
Dugout
Processing and distribution of medical marijuana (cannabis)
Surveillance suite
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
35m (114.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district shall comply with the provisions of Section 2.4 of the Land Use
Bylaw.
(b)
No structure shall exceed 100 m2 (10,000 ft2) in floor area.
(c)
No operation or action shall emit air or water contaminants in excess of the standards prescribed
by the Province of Alberta pursuant to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
(d)
Surveillance suites shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.32 of the Land Use Bylaw.
(e)
The business shall not generate noise, smoke, odour, dust, fumes, exhaust, vibration, lighting,
refuse matter or traffic congestion considered offensive or excessive by the Development
Authority. At all times the privacy of adjacent residential dwellings shall be preserved and the
development shall not materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment, or value of
neighbouring properties.
(f)
Parking
One on-site parking stall shall be provided per employee.
On-site parking stall provided shall be hard surfaced; and each parking area shall be so
graded and drained as to dispose of all stormwater runoff. In no case shall drainage be
allowed to cross the parcel boundary unless otherwise approved by the Development
Authority.
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A loading space shall be designed and located so that all vehicles using that space can be
parked and maneuvered entirely within the bounds of the site before moving onto adjacent
roads. Vehicles cannot back from public roads onto the site. All movements crossing the
parcel line shall be forward. The Development Authority may require turning movement
diagrams to ensure satisfactory maneuverability criteria.
Parking Stall dimensions shall be as per section 9.4.1
Definitions
Processing and Distribution of Medical Marijuana (cannabis) means development where a federally
licensed facility is used for:
(a)
The processing, testing, and altering of raw or semi-finished medical marijuana (cannabis)
products;
(b)
The destruction or storing of medical marijuana (cannabis) products;
(c)
The packaging, shipping, or distribution of medical marijuana (cannabis) and related goods and
products.
This is for the production and distribution of marijuana (cannabis) products for medical purposes only, as
permitted under the Federal Government's regulations or any subsequent legislation which may be
enacted in substitution. No production, cultivation, and growth of cannabis is permitted as a component of
this use. No production, processing, or distribution of non-medical marijuana (cannabis) is permitted in
this use.
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DC11 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 11 - PLAN 192 2508, BLOCK 1, LOT 1
1421/18; 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited Industrial use provided for herein.
1560/21
[REMOVED] 1560/21
[REMOVED] 1591/22
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Fleet Service
Outdoor Storage
Surveillance Suite
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district shall comply with the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Prior to rendering a decision on a development permit application for any use, the developer shall
submit an approved Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation and, if requested
by the County and/or Alberta Transportation, a current traffic impact assessment.
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DC12 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 12 - PT. NE 19-55-26-W4M 1441/19
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited uses provided for herein.
1560/21
District Boundaries
A portion of the NE-19-55-26-W4M.
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Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Dwelling, single detached
Fleet service
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district shall comply with the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
A dwelling, single detached constructed within this district does not affect the ability of the
remainder of the parcel within the AG - Agriculture District to pursue any use listed under that
district.
(c)
All development in this district is subject to the recommendations contained within the Wetland
Desktop Assessment Report prepared by Basin Environmental Ltd. and dated March 2019.
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DC13 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 13 - PT. SE 6-55-27-W4M 1460/19
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited uses provided for herein.
1560/21
District Boundaries
A portion of the Pt. SE 6-55-27-W4M.
1560/21
Decision-Making Authority
In this district, the Decision-Making Authority is Council.
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Fleet service
Surveillance suite
Subdivision
At the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Prior to rendering a decision on a development permit application for any use, the developer shall
(if required) submit an associated Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation
and, if requested by the County and/or Alberta Transportation, a current traffic impact
assessment.
(c)
Access and egress to the facility should be provided via a local or collector road.
(d)
The facility shall be designed such that all vehicles shall enter and exit the facility in a forward
direction.
(e)
Vehicular access to the parcel and internal vehicular circulation shall be hard surfaced.
(f)
Upgrades to accesses or roads shall be in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal
Servicing Standards for commercial land uses.
(g)
Perimeter fencing and landscaping to screen storage areas from the abutting road and adjacent
parcels shall be provided.
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DC14 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 14 - LOT 11, ST. ALBERT SETTLEMENT 1461/19
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited recreational/industrial use provided for
herein, and the existing Fleet service business located on the property.
District Boundaries
Lot 11, St. Albert Settlement.
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Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Accessory, use
Dwelling, single detached
Campground
Fleet service
Outdoor storage
1591/22
Subdivision Regulations
Any future subdivision of the subject property will be at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority and
may require an amendment to this Bylaw.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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DC15 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 15 - S½ OF SW 32-57-23-W4M 1537/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited industrial uses provided for herein, and
the existing salvage and resale of automobile parts that are currently existing on the property.
District Boundaries
All that land contained within the legal boundaries of the parcel identified as the S½ of SW-32-57-23-
W4M.
[REMOVED] 1632/23
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Surveillance Suite
Salvage Yard
Subdivision Regulations
No further subdivision shall be allowed.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
35m (114.8ft) where the front parcel line forms the
boundary of a highway or other public road.
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height of accessory
buildings
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 4 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Development shall be in accordance with the requirements of a Roadside Development Permit,
which will be required to be issued by Alberta Transportation prior to a development permit being
issued by the County.
(c)
Prior to any further development taking place on the parcel, a wetland assessment needs to be
provided to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(d)
The number and location of shipping containers shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
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DC16 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 16 - PTN. SE 21-54-27-W4M 1537/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the distribution of explosives currently existing on
the property.
District Boundaries
All that land contained within the legal boundaries of the parcel identified a portion of SE 21-54-27-W4M.
[REMOVED] 1591/22
Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Explosives storage and distribution
Surveillance Suite
Subdivision Regulations
One further subdivision involving this direct control property may be permitted, subdividing the DC#
Portion of this parcel from the remaining portion of the parcel.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard setback
35m (114.8ft) where the front parcel line forms the
boundary of a public road.
Minimum side yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
6m (19.7ft)
Maximum height of accessory
buildings
12m (39.4ft)
Maximum parcel coverage
15%
Additional Development Regulations
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this Bylaw.
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DC17 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 17 - PLAN 942 3618, LOT 2 1465/19
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited uses provided for herein.
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Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Contractor service, major
Surveillance suite
*Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision
No further subdivision of the parcel shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
On-site parking shall be paved or of a gravel mixture in accordance with Sturgeon County's
General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(c)
One on-site parking stall shall be provided per employee.
(d)
Exterior storage of goods and materials shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner at all times
and shall be screened from the highway, road, and adjacent uses to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(e)
Screening and landscaping in the form of fences, hedges, landscaped berms or other means may
be required as part of an application for a development permit. If such work is required the plan
shall be prepared by a landscape architect or a person qualified to prepare such work, and the
work shall be undertaken in accordance with an approved Roadside Development Permit issued
by Alberta Transportation. A fence shall not exceed 2.44m (8.0ft) in height.
(f)
Any outdoor lighting shall be located and arranged so that no direct rays of light are directed
towards any adjacent parcels, indirect rays of light do not adversely affect any adjacent parcels,
and direct and indirect rays of light do not interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic control
devices.
(g)
Prior to rendering a decision on a development permit application for any use, the developer shall
submit an associated Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation and, if
requested by the County and/or Alberta Transportation, a current traffic impact assessment.
(h)
A maximum of six shipping containers may be located on the parcel.
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DC18 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 18 - PT. PLAN 962 0356, LOT 1 1496/20; 1560/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides the limited uses provided for herein.
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District Boundaries
This district applies to a portion of Lot 1, Plan 962 0356.
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Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Agricultural support service
Contractor service, major
Contractor service, minor
Fleet service
Outdoor storage
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision
No further subdivision on the parcel shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
On-site parking shall be paved or of a gravel mixture in accordance with Sturgeon County's
General Municipal Servicing Standards.
(c)
One on-site parking stall shall be provided per employee.
(d)
Exterior storage of goods and materials shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner at all times
and shall be screened from the highway, road, and adjacent uses to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(e)
Screening and landscaping in the form of fences, hedges, landscaped berms or other means may
be required as part of an application for a development permit. If such work is required the plan
shall be prepared by a landscape architect or a person qualified to prepare such work, and the
work shall be undertaken in accordance with an approved Roadside Development Permit issued
by Alberta Transportation. A fence shall not exceed 2.44m (8.0ft) in height.
(f)
Any outdoor lighting shall be located and arranged so that no direct rays of light are directed
towards any adjacent parcels, indirect rays of light do not adversely affect any adjacent parcels,
and direct and indirect rays of light do not interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic control
devices.
(g)
A maximum of six shipping containers may be located on the parcel.
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DC19 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 19 - PLAN 902 2530, LOT 1 1461/19
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for limited recreational vehicle storage and recreation.
District Boundaries
Lot 1 Plan 902 2530 and a ±1ha portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 042 3964.
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Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building
Accessory, building
Accessory, use
Accessory, use
Dwelling, single detached
Campground
Dugout
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility
Recreation facility, outdoor
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Subdivision Regulations
Any future subdivision of the subject property will be at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection 17.19.4 the number of dwelling units on a parcel must conform to
Section 5.5 of this Bylaw.
(c)
The number and location of shipping containers shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
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DC20 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 20 - PLAN 992 5589, LOT 1 1551/21
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited industrial uses provided for herein.
District Boundaries
This district applies to Plan 992 5589; Lot 1.
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Uses
Contractor Service, Major
Surveillance Suite
Accessory, building
Outdoor Storage
Subdivision Regulations
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Front yard and flanking front yard setbacks
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Side yard and rear yard setbacks
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Any exterior storage on site shall not cover more than 15% of parcel area.
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DC21 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 21 - PLAN 002 4376, LOT 1 1581/22
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited uses provided for herein.
District Boundaries
This district applies to Plan 002 4376; Lot 1.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Dugout
Campground**
Outdoor storage
Commercial school
Fleet service
Recreation, outdoor motorized vehicle facility
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification
** Refer to Section 17.21.6(e) for further clarification
Subdivision Regulations
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and
flanking front yard setbacks
6m (19.7ft)
Minimum side yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Zero lot line where common wall is present
Minimum rear yard setback
5m (16.4ft)
Maximum height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Maximum parcel coverage
70%
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Access to individual parcels shall in all cases be from a local road and may be considered from a
collector road as per County standards. Access from a provincial highway shall be at the
discretion of Alberta Transportation and be indicated within a Roadside Development Permit.
(c)
Vacant, undeveloped, or unused portions of a parcel shall be maintained in grass, landscaping
materials or such other ground cover as deemed appropriate by the Development Authority.
(d)
A development shall operate such that any nuisance factors that are created or are apparent
outside the boundaries of the industrial park is of limited impact. Nuisance factors include
excessive noise, vibration, odour, traffic, unsightliness, liquid or gaseous emanations, reflection,
dust and the harbouring of restricted or noxious weeds.
(e)
A campground may be considered within this district only as an accessory use to a recreation,
outdoor motorized vehicle facility.
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DC22 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 22 - PLAN 4491MC, LOT A 1571/22
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for the limited recreational uses provided for herein.
District Boundaries
This district applies to Plan 4491MC, Lot A.
Uses
Permitted Uses
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Administrative building
Recreation facility, indoor**
Recreation facility, outdoor**
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification
** Refer to Section 17.22.6(c) for further clarification
Subdivision Regulations
No further subdivision of the site shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
Minimum front yard and
flanking front yard setbacks
Abutting a local road
6m (19.7ft)
Abutting a collector or arterial road
35m (114.8ft)
Minimum side yard setback
Principal building
4.5m (14.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Minimum rear yard setback
Principal building
6m (19.7ft)
Accessory building
2.5m (8.2ft)
Maximum height
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
The minimum setback for a recreation facility, outdoor is the distance, as determined by the
Development Authority, in order to prevent the sport or recreation activity from interfering with
adjoining developments and to ensure the orderly flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(c)
For the purpose of this district, a recreation facility, indoor and recreation facility, outdoor shall be
limited to golfing, golfing related activities, and batting cages, as determined by the Development
Authority.
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DC23 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 23 - [RESERVED]
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DC24 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 24 - PLAN 7721026, BLOCK B 1670/24
General Purpose
To establish a Direct Control District that provides for limited commercial uses provided for herein.
District Boundaries
This district applies to a portion of Plan 7721026, Block B (110 26500 Hwy 44).
Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Vehicle Sale and Rental
Accessory, building*
Accessory, use*
Service Station
* Refer to Section 6.1 for further clarification.
Subdivision Regulations
No further subdivision of the Direct Control District area shall be permitted.
Development Regulations
All yard setbacks and heights
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Parcel coverage
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Additional Development Regulations
(a)
All development in this district is subject to the regulations stated in Parts 5 through 9 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Access and egress to the facility should be provided via a local or collector road.
(c)
The facility shall be designed such that all vehicles shall enter and exit the facility in a forward
direction.
(d)
Vehicular access to the parcel and internal vehicular circulation shall be hard surfaced.
(e)
Upgrades to accesses or roads shall be in accordance with Sturgeon County's General Municipal
Servicing Standards for commercial land uses.
(f)
For the purpose of this district a Service station means a development used for the servicing,
restoration, towing, and repair of recreational vehicles, and may include retail sales related to the
use.
(g)
Screening in the form of fences, hedges, landscaped berms or other means is required for Direct
Control District 24 parcels along the parcel lines abutting a residential land use. Such screening
shall be at least 1.83m (6ft) in height. Length and width of the screening shall be at the discretion
of the Development Authority.
(h)
No fence or wall shall exceed 2.44m (8.0ft) in height.
(i)
The Development Authority, in considering an application, may impose conditions requiring the
retention of trees, or additional plantings, or other screening of such a type and extent that is
considered necessary.
(j)
In exercising the discretion of a variance, the Development Authority shall have regard to
sightlines and safety on a road or abutting driveway.
(k)
The Development Authority may require additional landscaping and screening in addition to the
regulations described in Part 8 and Section 5.8 of the Bylaw.
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PART 18
OVERLAYS
DCO - DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINT OVERLAY
General Purpose
This overlay informs land owners of the presence of environmentally significant lands, lands to be
reclaimed and hazardous lands where additional requirements may be set by the Development Authority
before subdivision or development may occur.
Uses
The permitted uses specified in the underlying districts are permitted and the discretionary uses specified
in the underlying districts are discretionary, subject to the regulations concerning land use, as specified in
this overlay.
Application
This overlay applies to all lands identified in Schedule 2.
Subdivision Regulations
Pursuant to Paragraph 18.1.5(b), in instances where lands are not suitable for development or for
features that are identified as environmentally significant, the Subdivision Authority may require these
lands to be dedicated as Environmental Reserve, including the redistricting thereof to EP, or in an
Environmental Reserve Easement.
Development Regulations
(a)
The regulations provided in the DCO shall be in addition to the specified regulations of the
underlying district. Where there appears to be a conflict between the provisions of the overlay
and those of the underlying district, the provisions of the overlay shall take precedence and
effect.
(b)
Hazardous lands, environmentally significant lands and Aquatic Resources
In addition to the requirements of Subsections 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 of this Bylaw, when
considering an application for a development on lands that may include environmentally
significant lands, the Development Authority should require the submission of studies,
assessments and information prepared by a practicing professional in accordance with Section
4.3 of the Municipal Development Plan.
(c)
Environmental Site Assessment
In addition to the requirements of Subsections 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 of this Bylaw, where the
potential for prior contamination of a site exists, the County should require the submission of a
completed Phase I and II environmental site assessment in accordance with the Canadian
Standards Association to assess potential contamination and mitigation of a site.
(d)
Pursuant to Paragraph 18.1.5(b), in instances where lands are not suitable for development or for
features that are identified as environmentally significant and where public access is not required,
the Development Authority may require these lands to be dedicated in an Environmental Reserve
Easement.
(e)
Through consideration of the environmental review completed by a practicing professional, the
Development Authority may require additional setbacks for all developments adjacent to or
abutting environmentally significant lands.
(f)
Through consideration of the environmental review completed by a practicing professional, the
Development Authority may require additional development regulations including, but not limited
to, landscaping and low impact design principles for development of lands adjacent to or abutting
environmentally significant lands.
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HIO - HEAVY INDUSTRIAL OVERLAY
General Purpose
This overlay provides additional direction to lands in proximity to heavy industrial development in
accordance with the Alberta's Industrial Heartland Area Structure Plan. It restricts future development of
residential or assembly uses and therefore limits the risks to public safety and minimizes nuisance
associated with heavy industrial development.
Uses
(a)
The permitted uses specified in the underlying districts are permitted and the discretionary uses
specified in the underlying districts are discretionary, subject to the regulations concerning land
use, as specified in this overlay.
(b)
Notwithstanding Paragraph 18.2.2(a), the following uses shall be prohibited within the area
defined by Paragraphs 18.2.4(b) below:
Child care facility;
Family day home;
Group home, major;
Group home, minor;
Visitor accommodation;
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Accessory dwelling unit; and
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any other use that encourages the assembly of people, excluding farm help accommodation.
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Application
This overlay applies to all lands identified in Schedule 3.
Development Regulations
(a)
The regulations provided in the HIO shall be in addition to the specified regulations of the
underlying district. Where there appears to be a conflict between the provisions of the overlay
and those of the underlying district, the provisions of the overlay shall take precedence and
effect.
(b)
A minimum separation distance of 457m (1499.3ft) shall be maintained between the wall or edge
of the nearest heavy industrial use, to the outside wall or edge of a dwelling. This distance is
subject to further increase, based on the outcome of a risk assessment as per Section 2.4 of this
Bylaw.
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Figure 18.1:
Minimum Separation Distances for Heavy Industrial Facilities
(c)
A minimum 1.6km (1mi) reciprocal separation distance shall be maintained between the
boundary of a multi-lot subdivision, educational facilities, hospitals and other institutional land
uses and the boundary of the I5 district. Figure 18.1 generally illustrates the minimum reciprocal
separation distance. This distance is subject to further increase, based on the outcome of a risk
assessment as per Section 2.4 of this Bylaw.
(d)
A condition of development or subdivision approval for residential land uses shall include a
restrictive covenant to be registered on each title of the subject parcel notifying the landowner
that the dwelling could potentially be located near an incompatible use (i.e. heavy industrial).
(e)
Where a dwelling is located within the minimum separation distance, and existed prior to the date
of passing this Bylaw, the dwelling may be upgraded, expanded or rebuilt. The location of the
replacement building shall be subject to the approval of the Development Authority, considering
all prescribed setbacks and separations distance requirements as prescribed by this Bylaw and
applicable risk assessment.
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REO - RESOURCE EXTRACTION OVERLAY 1432/19
General Purpose
This overlay provides direction for the subdivision and development of lands where there is existing or
potential for future natural resource extraction and secondary processing activity.
Uses
The uses specified in the underlying districts remain in effect.
Application
This overlay applies to all lands identified in Schedule 4.
Subdivision Regulations
A condition of subdivision approval on parcels subject to this overlay shall include a restrictive covenant
to be registered on each title notifying the landowner that the new parcel could potentially be located near
an incompatible use (i.e. resource extraction).
Development Regulations
A condition of development approval for a building on a parcel subject to this overlay shall include a
restrictive covenant to be registered on title notifying the landowner that any dwelling could potentially be
located near an incompatible use (i.e., resource extraction).
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IFO - INTERMUNICIPAL FRINGE OVERLAY
General Purpose
The purpose of this overlay is to provide guidance for intermunicipal referrals related to subdivision,
development, bylaw amendments and appeals, and to regulate uses within a 2.4 km area extending
around the Town of Morinville's municipal boundary. These additional regulations are designed to
encourage collaborative land use planning, support compatible uses within the fringe, and reduce the
potential for land use conflict.
Application
The Intermunicipal Fringe Overlay is identified as a 2.4km area extending outward around the Town of
Morinville's municipal boundary, as shown on Schedule 5.
Development Regulations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw to the contrary, the following additional regulations shall
apply to all lands within the Intermunicipal Fringe Overlay:
(a)
NRCB referrals received by the County regarding new or expanding confined feeding operations
shall be referred to the Town of Morinville for formal review and comment prior to the County
providing response to the NRCB. The County shall incorporate into their response any
comments received from the Town of Morinville.
(b)
A maximum of four parcels per quarter section shall be permitted in the Agriculture District.
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(c)
Billboards signs affixed to the side of a trailer or container shall not be permitted.
(d)
In consultation with the Town of Morinville, and pursuant to Subsection 18.4.5, uses incompatible
with urban development may be approved at the discretion of the Development Authority, and
may be issued on a temporary or limited time basis, if deemed appropriate by the Development
Authority.
Subdivision Regulations - Agricultural
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw to the contrary, the following additional regulations shall
apply to all lands within the Intermunicipal Fringe Overlay:
(a)
Access Management for East Boundary Road (RR 252) and Cardiff Road (TWP RD 554)
An application for a proposed subdivision along East Boundary Road or Cardiff Road which
are under the direction, control, and management of the Town of Morinville shall not be
approved unless, in consultation with the Town of Morinville, the Subdivision Authority is
satisfied that:
existing and proposed accesses to the proposed and remnant parcels are consistent
with, and do not prejudice, access management plans approved by the Town of
Morinville for these roads;
where access management plans are conceptual or no access management plan is
in place which would be of sufficient detail to properly consider the application, the
Subdivision Authority shall, in consultation with the Town of Morinville, consider
sound transportation engineering practices in review of the application;
there would not be, in the opinion of the Subdivision Authority in consultation with
the Town of Morinville, an excessive number of access points onto the road; and,
sufficient road right-of-way is acquired by the County for improvements to the
roadway either as a condition of subdivision approval or by way of agreement with
the developer/landowner.
Intermunicipal Referral Regulations
Notwithstanding the applicable provisions of Section 2.7, the following applications located within the
Intermunicipal Fringe Overlay shall be referred to the Town of Morinville:
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(a)
Development permit applications for variances greater than what may be granted by the
Development Authority, as listed in Table 2.1: Variances, shall be refused.
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(b)
Discretionary Use, Subdivision, Bylaw Amendment, Appeal and Direct Control Districts
All applications for development permits for discretionary uses, subdivision, bylaw
amendments, appeals and all applications in Direct Control districts shall be referred to the
Town of Morinville for review and comment in advance of a decision being made.
The referral comments of the Town of Morinville shall be included in any documentation
presented to the decision-making authority.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall consider the Town of Morinville to be
affected in accordance with Section 2.16 where an appeal is filed within the Intermunicipal
Fringe Overlay.
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URO - URBAN RESERVE OVERLAY 1609/23
General Purpose
The purpose of this overlay is intended to allow for interim development without comprising the intent of
the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan (SVS ASP) and any subsequent local planning documents
formed under the SVS ASP.
Application
The Urban Reserve Overlay applies to the boundaries of the SVS ASP, as shown on Schedule 6, and
any future road alignments subject to Section 5.9 of this Bylaw.
Development Regulations
Development of lands subject to this overlay shall be conducted in a manner that does not conflict with
the general purpose of this overlay, subject to the following regulations:
(a)
Proposed development identified as a permitted use within the corresponding land use district
shall be considered discretionary.
(b)
Development permits may be issued in areas with an approved local planning document formed
under the SVS ASP for a maximum 5-year period, at which time the developer will need to re-
apply.
(c)
Development permits may be issued in areas outside an approved local planning document(s) for
up to a 10-year period, at which time the developer will need to re-apply.
(d)
Notwithstanding Paragraphs 18.5.3(b & c), development permits for residential uses and uses
accessory to residential development will not be time limited.
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Subdivision Regulation:
Subdivision of lands subject to this overlay:
(a)
may only be considered if the subdivision application is consistent with the SVS ASP and any
subsequent local planning documents formed under the SVS ASP; and
(b)
must be accompanied by a redistricting application for the corresponding lands.
(c)
Notwithstanding Subsection 18.5.4, applications received for the subdivision of lands designated
as AG - Agriculture within this Bylaw will be subject to the subdivision regulations of that district.
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PART 19
DEFINITIONS FOR USES
The following terms define the uses permitted or discretionary set out in Parts 10 through 17 of this Bylaw.
Accessory dwelling unit means a self-contained dwelling unit, that is located either within or on the same titled parcel,
and accessory to a principal dwelling and meets the Alberta Building Code. Accessory dwelling units within the same
building may or may not share access to the outside and/or other facilities with the principal dwelling. Accessory
dwelling units include but are not limited to garden suites; garage suites; and secondary suites.
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Accessory, agricultural building means a building associated with the operation of an agricultural use on the parcel on
which it is located, used for the housing of livestock, storage of farm produce or livestock feed, or for the storage or
maintenance of agricultural machinery. Such structures shall include grain bins or silos for the storage of on-farm
produced crop products, hay shelters, animal housing facilities and machine storage sheds. This use does not
include a detached garage or shop if the building is partially used for personal or residential use or Cannabis
Production and Distribution.
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Accessory, building means a building or structure that is incidental, subordinate and located on the same parcel as
the principal building, but does not include a building or structure used for human habitation and does not include
shipping containers, or Cannabis Production and Distribution or Cannabis Retail Sales.
1405/18
Accessory, use means the use of a building or land which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the
parcel on which it is located. This use does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution or Cannabis Retail
Sales.
1405/18; 1432/19
Administrative building means a standalone building for the purpose of providing office support to an on-site use. An
administrative building is not government services, professional, office and business services or surveillance suite.
Agricultural support service means the use of land, buildings and structures for the purposes of supplying and selling
of goods, materials, services directly and primarily related to the agricultural industry. The intensity of the operations
has significant land, transportation or water demands and may include off-site impacts that are licensed under
provincial or federal regulations. Typical uses include abattoirs; fertilizer plants; sale, cleaning and storage of seed
and feed. This may include ancillary uses, including, but not limited to, office, sales, technical, administrative support,
storage or warehousing. This does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution or Cannabis Retail Sales or
general industrial.
1405/18, 1597/22
Aircraft sale and service means a premise used for the sale, charter or rental of aircraft together with incidental
maintenance services and the sale of parts and of accessories.
Apartment means a building designed to accommodate three or more dwelling units that have a principle common
entrance and in which the dwelling units are arranged in a horizontal or vertical configuration.
Auctioneering establishment means buildings, land or both for the auctioning of goods and equipment including the
temporary storage of such goods and equipment. This does not include flea markets, pawnshops and retail second-
hand stores.
Bed and breakfast means an owner-occupied dwelling where four or fewer guest rooms are rented for periods of
fourteen days or less, with one meal provided on a daily basis to registered guests where such meals are prepared in
a residential kitchen. This use does not include a Cannabis Consumption Venue.
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Brewery, winery, distillery means the manufacturing, packing, bottling, canning of beer, wine, spirits, or other alcoholic
beverages for on-site or off-site consumption. These developments may include the preparation and sale of food for
on-site or off-site consumption.
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Bulk fuel sale means a development that provides petroleum products and other motor vehicle fluids in large
quantities, primarily to commercial or industrial vehicles and fleets. The development may include facilities for
cleaning, blending, or packaging of bulk oil, fuel or chemicals for redistribution or sale, but does not include the
manufacturing of these products.
Campground means a development intended for cabins, tents, trailers, or recreational vehicles used for temporary
overnight accommodation. A campground may include related accessory buildings, including, but not limited to,
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administrative offices, eating and cooking shelters, washroom and shower facilities, playgrounds, food concessions,
laundry facilities, fire pits, firewood storage, lighting, water supply, sewage disposal facilities, waste collection and
recycling facilities. A campground is not a work camp or private camp or club.
Cannabis Consumption Venue means a development, or any part thereof, licensed to sell Cannabis to the public for
consumption within the premises.
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Cannabis Production and Distribution means development used principally for one or more of the following activities
as it relates to cannabis:
(a)
the production, cultivation and growth of cannabis;
(b)
the processing of raw materials;
(c)
the making, testing, manufacturing, assembling or in any way altering the chemical or physical properties of
semi-finished goods and products;
(d)
the storage or transshipping of materials, goods and products; or
(e)
the distribution and sale of materials, goods and products to Cannabis Retail Sales stores or to individual
customers.
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Cannabis Production & Distribution, Micro means Cannabis Production & Distribution as defined herein, and is either:
(a)
In the case of a production facility, a cultivation area with a plant canopy area of less than 200m2 or as
otherwise defined by the Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144, as amended or replaced.
(b)
In the case of a processing and distribution facility, has an annual processing amount of less than 600
kilograms of dried cannabis, or as otherwise defined by the Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144, as
amended or replaced.
(c)
This also includes a Cannabis Nursery, as defined by the Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144.
1436/19; 1560/21
Cannabis Production & Distribution, Standard means Cannabis Production & Distribution as defined herein, and is
either:
(a)
In the case of a production facility, a cultivation area with a plant canopy area of greater than 200m2 or as
otherwise defined by the Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144, as amended or replaced.
(b)
In the case of a processing and distribution facility, has an annual processing amount of greater than 600
kilograms of dried cannabis, or as otherwise defined by the Cannabis Regulations SOR/2018-144, as
amended or replaced.
1436/19; 1560/21
Car wash means a development used for the purpose of washing motor vehicles.
Cemetery means, pursuant to the Cemeteries Act, RSA 2000, c.C-3, land that is set apart or used as a place for the
burial of dead human bodies or other human remains, or in which dead human bodies or other human remains are
buried.
Child care facility means a development used to provide care and supervision, but not overnight accommodation, to
seven or more children under the age of thirteen. Typical uses are day care centres, before and after school care and
pre-schools.
Class II landfill means a "Class II landfill" as defined in the Waste Control Regulation, and further excludes the
processing of hazardous waste or hazardous recyclables as those terms are defined in the Waste Control Regulation.
Without limiting the foregoing, a class II landfill may include all, or some of, the following:
(a)
Buildings and roads necessary for the operation and maintenance of, or customary incidental and
subordinate to, a class II landfill approved by Alberta Environment and Parks.
(b)
Any other structures, storage facilities, material handling facilities, trenches, roads, berms, monitoring wells
and other installations that is being used, or has been used, or held in connection with, the disposal or
storage of waste at the waste management facility.
Closure or transitional use means the construction of a final cover for a landfill cell (including placement of barrier
layer, subsoil and topsoil) and the development or use of lands for a closed landfill cell or other disturbed lands
(including the restriction, stabilization, contouring, maintenance, conditioning and reconstruction).
Commercial school means a development used for training and instruction in a specific trade, skill or service operated
by an individual or company.
Community building means a building used for recreational, social, arts, events, or multi-purpose use without fixed
seats and primarily intended for local community purposes. Typical uses include community halls, community centres,
and community league buildings.
1597/22
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Community garden means the cultivation and harvesting of plant and animal products where the primary purpose is
supportive of community, educational, recreational, rehabilitative or social programming. Accessory uses may include
exterior storage, composting, and buildings for the operation of the site and the extension of the growing season. This
does not include agriculture support services or intensive agriculture or Cannabis Production and Distribution.
1405/18
Compost facility means an operation or facility that processes, transfers or stores compostable materials and
feedstocks. Operational processes may include but are not limited to screening, blending, addition of moisture,
chipping and grinding.
1560/21
Confined feeding operation means development defined and regulated through the Agricultural Operations and
Protection Act (AOPA), including fenced or enclosed land or buildings where livestock are confined for the purpose of
growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing and any other building or structure directly
related to that purpose but does not include residences, livestock seasonal feeding and bedding sites, equestrian
stable, auction markets, race tracks or exhibition grounds.
Contractor service, major means a premise used for the provision of building and construction services including
landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating and plumbing or similar services of a construction
nature which require exterior storage and warehouse space and may include manufacturing activities.
Contractor service, minor means a premise used for the provision of electrical, plumbing, heating, painting, carpentry
and similar contractor services primarily to individual households and the accessory sale of goods normally
associated with the contractor services where all materials are kept within an enclosed building, and there are no
accessory manufacturing activities.
Correctional institution means a detention or remand facility operated by or for the Government of Alberta to detain
arrested, charged or convicted persons pursuant to a law in force in Alberta.
Craft workshop means a building or part of a building used for trade, craft or guild for the manufacture primarily by
manual methods in small quantities, of craft articles such as leatherwork, upholstering, repair, finishing of antiques
and other art objects, pottery, woodwork, hand woven goods and similar articles, but shall not include metal spinning,
or furniture manufacturing, or refinishing of automobiles.
1609/23
Crematorium means a facility fitted with proper appliances for the purposes of cremation of human remains.
Data Processing Facility (major) means a building, dedicated space within a building, or a group of buildings used to
house computer systems and associated infrastructure and components for the digital processing of data.
1672/25
Data Processing Facility (minor) means a Data Processing Facility on a small footprint typically involving semi-
portable buildings and generation units using onsite energy such as solar, wind, or gas.
1570/22, 1672/25
Diversified Agriculture means an agricultural use that brings additional traffic or impacts to the parcel than activities
anticipated in the Extensive livestock or Extensive and Intensive agriculture uses. Typical activities include value
added agricultural processing, retail sales of agricultural products and products complementary and accessory to the
agricultural use, and allows for commercial experiences related to the enjoyment, education, or activities and events
related to farming or farm life but does not include events that are not primarily agricultural in nature such as
weddings, retreats, ceremonies and corporate functions. This use does not include home based business, visitor
accommodation, intensive agriculture, event venue, agriculture support services, Cannabis Production and
Distribution, or Cannabis Retail Sales.
1597/22
Drive-through restaurant means an eating and drinking establishment which includes drive-through food and
beverage pick-up services.
Dugout means an excavation of earth, rock, concrete or other material designed to retain water for household,
landscaping, stormwater management or general agricultural uses but does not include a lagoon for the purpose of
processing wastewater. A dugout includes a borrow pit.
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Duplex means a single building containing two dwelling units on the same site, with one placed over the other in
whole or in part with individual and separate entrances to each dwelling unit directly to the outdoors. (See Figure
19.1)
Figure 19.1:
Duplex
Dwelling, semi-detached means a dwelling unit containing not more than two dwelling units sharing a common
vertical wall, with no dwelling unit being placed over another in whole or in part. Each dwelling unit shall have a
separate and individual entrance at grade and conforms to the Safety Codes Act.
1560/21
Figure 19.2:
[REMOVED] 1560/21
Dwelling, single detached means a building containing one dwelling unit which is separate from any other dwelling
unit or building and that conforms to the Safety Codes Act. This excludes recreational vehicles and park models.
Eating and drinking establishment means an establishment where the primary purpose is the sale of prepared food
and beverages to the public for consumption on or off the premises, and may be licensed by the Alberta Gaming,
Liquor and Cannabis Commission. Such facilities may include live entertainment. This use does not include a
Cannabis Consumption Venue.
1436/19
Equestrian facility means a facility used for the training of riders or horses and may include the boarding of horses.
Equipment sale, service and rental, major means development where equipment including farm equipment and other
large commercial and industrial vehicles is kept for sale, lease service or rental to the public.
Equipment sale, service and rental, minor means development where equipment is kept for sale, lease, service or
rental to the public. The equipment may include items such as lawn and garden tools, floor cleaning equipment,
masonry tools, painting and decorating equipment, moving tools, plumbing tools, power tools and other similar
products, but does not include the rental of motor vehicles or heavy industrial equipment.
Event venue means a use primarily intended to hold events and includes the provision of facilities to enable
entertainment, public assembly, and/or the preparation of food and beverage services. This use does not include bed
and breakfast, recreation facilities, visitor accommodation, or home-based business.
1597/22
Explosives detonation and disposal means the burning and/or detonation of a maximum of 10 pounds of explosives at
one time, in accordance with all other applicable municipal, provincial and federal requirements.
Explosives storage and distribution means a development or use designed for the storage and/or distribution of
explosives as defined in the Explosives Act RSC 1985, c.E-17. This use is not considered a storage facility or outdoor
storage.
Extensive agriculture means an agricultural use including a system of tillage, which depends upon large areas of land
for the raising of crops and includes customer site visits that are associated with the operations. This does not include
Cannabis Production and Distribution.
1405/18
Extensive livestock means an agricultural use involving the rearing of livestock either in conjunction with or separate
from an extensive agricultural use, where the density of animals on the subject site is less than specified in the
confined feeding operation regulation. This use includes customer site visits that are associated with the operations.
Family day home means development accessory to a dwelling used to provide care and supervision, but not
overnight accommodation, for up to six children including the developer's own children.
Farm Help Accommodation means a dwelling unit occupied by persons that are an integral part of the operations of
an intensive agriculture; extensive agriculture; extensive livestock; or equestrian facility use of the same parcel.
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1432/19
Fleet service means the use of the parcel and/or building(s) for the parking and servicing of vehicles for the delivery of
people, goods, or services where such vehicles are not available for sale or long term lease. This may include, but is
not limited to, bus lines, commercial transport, cartage, and courier services. This use does not include warehousing.
1421/18
Funeral home means a development designed for the arrangement of funeral services and supplies to the public and
includes facilities intended for the preparation of dead human bodies for internment or cremation. This use does not
include a crematorium.
Garage suite [REMOVED] 1587/22
Figure 19.3:
[REMOVED] 1587/22
Garden suite [REMOVED] 1587/22
Figure 19.4:
[REMOVED] 1587/22
Gas processing plant means a plant that extracts impurities and by-products from natural gas. It also includes plants
that sequesters carbon in geological formations.
1676/25
General industrial means an industrial activity which does not create an adverse environmental impact or nuisance
beyond its immediate site, is compatible with other industrial and commercial uses in a concentrated setting and
involves the storage, manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, testing, repairing, processing or salvaging of goods and
materials. This does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution.
1405/18
Government service means development providing offices and facilities for, or services by, the municipal, provincial or
federal government. This does not include emergency service facilities.
Group home, major means the use of a dwelling as a facility which is authorized, licensed or certified by a public
authority as a social care facility intended to provide room and board for five or more residents, exclusive of staff, for
foster children or disabled persons, or for persons with physical, mental, social or behavioral challenges, and which
may be for the personal rehabilitation of its residents either through self-help or professional care, guidance and
supervision.
Group home, minor means the use of a dwelling as a facility which is authorized, licensed or certified by a public
authority as a social care facility intended to provide room and board for up to four residents, exclusive of staff, for
foster children or disabled persons, or for persons with physical, mental, social or behavioral challenges, and which
may be for the personal rehabilitation of its residents either through self-help or professional care, guidance and
supervision. This use does not include homes or half-way houses for persons under jurisdiction of the federal or
provincial justice systems or services.
Guest Ranch [REMOVED] 1560/21
Hangar means a building used to store or repair aircraft.
Hazardous waste collection centre means a facility used to collect and store hazardous recyclables such as but not
limited to waste oils, paints, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, batteries and general household hazardous wastes.
The hazardous recyclables may be temporarily stored onsite for eventual transfer and processing at an approved
facility.
Heavy industrial means a large-scale manufacturing or processing facility that may have impacts that extend beyond
the boundaries of the site, such as high volumes of heavy vehicle movement, or nuisance as a result of noise, smoke,
odour, dust, fumes, glare or humidity or hazard arising from fire explosion, radiation or contamination.
Home-based business means the accessory use of a dwelling, accessory buildings and parcel for an occupation,
trade, profession or craft to be operated by the permanent residents of the dwelling. This does not include Cannabis
Production and Distribution, Cannabis Retail Sales, or a Cannabis Consumption Venue.
1405/18; 1436/19
Hospital means an institutional development used to provide full service in-patient and out-patient health care to the
public.
Hotel means development used for the provision of rooms or suites for temporary sleeping accommodation where the
rooms have access from a common interior corridor(s). Hotels may include accessory food and beverage facilities,
meeting and convention rooms and retail sales. This use does not include a Cannabis Consumption Venue.
1436/19
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Incineration means a thermal waste treatment technology that involves converting waste into ash and heat, which is
to be used to generate electric power.
Integrated highway facility means a service station that caters to large commercial vehicles, such as semi-trailer
trucks, as well as intermediate-sized vehicles and passenger vehicles. This use may include an accompanying eating
and drinking establishment, retail store, a card lock or key lock motor vehicle fuel dispensing facility, as well as a rest
area for truck drivers including seating areas and shower and laundry facilities.
Intensive agriculture means a horticultural operation that generally operates on smaller tracts of land. Without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, this may include nurseries, greenhouses, market gardens, u-pick farms, and
tree farms. This use accommodates minimal site visits, typically on a seasonal basis, for customers purchasing of
strictly onsite farm products. This does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution or Cannabis Retail Sales.
1405/18, 1597/22
Kennel and animal boarding means a development used for the treatment, breeding, boarding or training of four or
more animals which are not owned by the resident of the dwelling unit on the parcel.
Landscaping contractor service means a construction related service which includes the storage of soft landscaping
materials such as plants, trees, and shrubs as well as hard landscaping materials such as rocks, pavers, ornaments,
crushed rock, shale, or other similar materials normally accessory to the service with limited exterior storage of
equipment and vehicles. This may include ancillary uses, including, but not limited to, sales, display, office, snow
removal services or technical support service. This use does not include intensive agriculture but may be accessory
to it.
1407/18
Laydown yard see outdoor storage.
Light industrial means an indoor industrial or manufacturing activity which, in the opinion of that Development
Authority, is of limited impact to adjacent properties (noise, glare, vibration, or airborne emissions) from outside of the
building that houses the operation, and may involve altering, assembling, fabricating, finishing, inspecting, making,
processing, producing, storage, treating or repairing, items either by hand or through the use of machinery. Industrial,
light may include the temporary storage of onsite motor vehicles, commercial for freight handling including pick-up,
delivery and transitory storage of goods incidental to motor freight shipment directly related to the principle use. Light
industrial may include small area of exterior storage of goods associated with the approved development.
1397/17
Live-work unit means a dwelling unit that includes working space accessible from the living area, reserved for and
regularly used by one or more residents of the dwelling unit, but does not include home based businesses. Working
space may be used for retail sales, personal services, studio for artists/ dancers/ designers/ musicians/
photographers, including production from finished materials, office, and school.
1609/23
Medical Marijuana Production Facility [REMOVED] 1436/19
Mixed use development means a single multi-storey building designed for more than one type of land use on the
same site. The composition of uses will typically be retail or offices on the ground floor, with residential units above.
Modular dwelling means a building containing one dwelling unit, constructed in a factory in one or more modules in
accordance with CSA A277 and the Safety Codes Act and is ready for occupancy on completion of installation on a
foundation, connection of services and other set-up in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
1432/19
Motel means the provision of rooms or suites for temporary lodging or housekeeping, where each room or suite has its
own exterior access. Motels may include accessory eating and drinking establishments, retail sales or professional,
office and business service.
Natural resource extraction means the quarrying and removal of raw materials including, but not limited to, sand, gravel,
clay, marl, earth or mineralized rock found on or under the site. Typical uses include but are not limited to quarries and
gravel pits. This does not include processing of raw materials transported to the site, sale of product or secondary
processing.
Neighbourhood mixed-use development means a building designed for more than one type of land use on the same
site. The composition of uses will typically be small-scale retail intended to serve the local neighbourhood within walking
distance on the ground floor, with residential uses above.
1609/23
Outdoor storage means the storage of equipment, goods and materials in the open air. This includes the storage of
items accessory to the principal use of a development, as well as laydown yards, vehicle or heavy equipment storage
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compounds, storage of construction material or modular trailers or storage unrelated to the principal use of the parcel
or site. This does not include a recreational vehicle storage facility.
1432/19
Park and ride means the use of a parking facility for public or private transport connections that allow commuters to
leave their vehicles and transfer to a bus or rail system, or carpool for the remainder of the journey. The vehicle is left
at the parking facility and retrieved when the owner returns.
Parking facility means a development designed for the parking of vehicles. This does not include a recreational
vehicle storage facility.
Private camp or club means a premise or land for the social or recreational activities of members of a non-profit,
religious, philanthropic organization or athletic group for educational training or instructional purposes generally with an
outdoor emphasis, with or without on-site campsites or cabins. A private camp or club may include facilities for sleeping,
eating, drinking and assembly purposes. A private camp or club is not a work camp or campground.
Professional, office and business service means a development used for the provision of professional, management,
personal care, administrative, consulting and financial services. Typical uses include offices for lawyers, accountants,
engineers, architects, real estate agents, medical, health, and dental offices and clinics, insurance brokers, office
support services, banks, loan offices, printing establishments, janitorial firms, professional services related to cleaning
and repair of personal effects including barbershops, hairdressers, tattoo studios, tailors, dressmakers, shoe repair
shops, dry cleaning establishments and laundromats. This does not include contractor service, major and minor.
Protective and emergency service means a public facility used by fire protection, police, ambulance or other such
services as a base of operations. This includes ancillary training facilities.
Public/Private library and cultural facility means development for the collection of literary, artistic, musical and similar
reference materials in the form of books, manuscripts, recordings and films for public or private use; or a development
for the collection, preservation and public or private exhibition of works or objects of historical, scientific or artistic value.
Typical uses include libraries, museums and art galleries.
1647/24
Public/Private park means development of public or private land specifically designed or reserved for active or passive
recreational uses or for educational, cultural or aesthetic purposes, and includes all natural areas and landscaped
areas. This includes but is not limited to playing fields, playgrounds, picnic grounds, trails, natural areas, water features
and related accessory buildings.
1647/24
Rail equipment and vehicle rentals/sales agency means the retail sale or rental of new or used rail/transloading
equipment or rail/transloading vehicles, together with incidental maintenance services, sales of parts and accessories.
Rail spur means a secondary track used by railroads to allow customers at a location to store, load and unload
railcars without interfering with other railroad operations.
Rail yard means a series of railroad tracks for storing, sorting, or loading/unloading, railroad cars and/or locomotives.
Recreation facility, indoor means a facility in which the public participates in recreational activities within a building.
Typical uses include amusement arcades, billiard or pool halls, bowling alleys, racquet courts, swimming pools,
gymnasiums, simulated golf facilities, and arenas. This may include retail sales and eating and drinking
establishments as an accessory use. This use does not include an Event Venue or Community Building.
1597/22
Recreation facility, outdoor means development providing facilities which are available to the public at large for sports
and active recreation conducted outdoors. Typical uses include golf courses, driving ranges, clubhouses, go-cart
tracks, sports fields, tennis courts, unenclosed ice surfaces or rinks, rodeo grounds, athletic fields, boating facilities,
swimming pools, bowling greens, riding stable and fitness trails. This use does not include a public/private park or
shooting range.
1647/24
Recreation, outdoor motorized vehicle facility means a facility for vehicular or motorized sports activities or both
conducted outdoors. This includes but is not limited to sport recreation facilities such as off highway vehicle and motor
vehicle race courses and boating facilities.
Recreational vehicle sale and rental means the sale or rental of new or used recreational vehicles, or boats. This use
may also include accessory maintenance services, and the sale of parts and accessories. This use does not include
equipment sale, service and rental, major or minor, nor a service station.
1463/19
Recreational vehicle storage facility means a principal or accessory use where recreational vehicles as well as boats
and all off-highway vehicles are stored outdoors on a parcel on a commercial basis when they are not in use. This
use does not include a campground or outdoor storage.
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Recycling collection centre means a drop-off point or facility for temporary storage of recoverable resources, such as
but not limited to newspapers, glassware, plastics and metal cans. This does not include the processing of hazardous
recyclables.
Recycling processing centre means an operation or facility in which recoverable resources such as but not limited to
newspapers, glassware, plastics and metal cans are conveyed through both automated and traditional sorting
processes, stored and/or prepared for transfer off-site.
Religious assembly means a development used for religious worship and related religious, philanthropic or social
activities and includes accessory rectories, manses, meeting rooms, food preparation, events, and service facilities,
parish house, classrooms, dormitories and other buildings. Typical uses include churches, mosques, temples,
synagogues, convents and monasteries.
1597/22
Renewable energy facility means a facility that generates, stores energy from a source that is naturally occurring and
replenishes after use for commercial distribution. Sources of renewable energy include wind, hydro, geothermal and
biomass. This does not include a solar collector or a solar farm.
1560/21
Residential care facility means a development consisting of a building that provides home-like accommodation,
meals, professional care and supervision for the elderly, and/or persons with physical or mental developmental
disabilities. This use does not include a hospital or a correctional institution.
Resort means a commercial development which offers guest and staff accommodation as well as complementary
recreational opportunities. The resort may include eating and drinking establishments, concessions, event venue and
picnic areas. This use does not include a Cannabis Consumption Venue.
1436/19, 1597/22
Retail sale means development used for the sale of consumer goods in an enclosed building, including such items as
groceries, confectionary, electronics, furniture and appliances. Retail sale does not include retail sale, liquor or vehicle
sale or rental. This does not include Cannabis Retail Sales.
1405/18
Retail sale, cannabis means a retail store licensed by the Province of Alberta where Cannabis and Cannabis
Accessories are sold to individuals who attend at the premises. This use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution.
1405/18
Retail sale, liquor means development used for the sale of alcoholic beverages to the public and licensed by the
province. Typical uses include wine and beer stores. This does not include Cannabis Retail Sales.
1405/18
Sales centre means a temporary building erected or moved onto a parcel to provide information about the type of
development occurring on the parcel or in other parts of a development area.
Salvage yard means any place where vehicles or other machinery is broken up and the parts saved and processed
for resale.
School means a publicly or privately supported development used for education and includes its administrative
offices. Typical uses include an elementary, secondary or post-secondary school.
Secondary dwelling [REMOVED] 1587/22
Secondary processing means activities following the removal of raw materials from an excavation to prepare it for
market, including but not limited to, crushing, screening, washing and sorting.
Secondary suite [REMOVED] 1587/22
Service station means a development used for the sale of automotive fuels and fluids, and/or the servicing,
restoration, towing, and repair of passenger vehicles, off-highway vehicles, or recreational vehicles, and may include
retail sales related to the use.
1432/19
Shipping container means a vessel previously used to transport goods now used for storage purposes. Shipping
containers are also commonly known as sea cans or intermodal shipping containers.
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Shooting range means an area provided with targets for the controlled practice of shooting. For the purpose of this
Bylaw, a shooting range is a recreational use and can be developed indoor or outdoor, in accordance with provincial
and federal regulations.
Show home means a permanent, unoccupied, residential dwelling which is constructed for the temporary use of
displaying to the public the type or character of dwelling to be constructed in other parts of the same development
area. Show homes may contain offices for the sale of other parcels or dwelling in the development area.
Sign see Part 7, Sign Regulations.
Soil treatment means a stationary facility designed, constructed or utilized and permitted by the waste management
facility to handle, store and treat or process contaminated soil, for the purpose of enabling treated soils to be reused
or disposed of within a class II landfill.
Solar collector means any device used to collect sunlight that is part of a system used to convert radiant energy from
the sun into thermal or electrical energy for onsite use. A solar collector is not a renewable energy facility or a solar
farm.
1560/21
Solar farm means a ground-mounted facility that uses solar power to generate energy of one megawatt or greater.
This use does not include a renewable energy facility or solar collector.
1560/21
Sport court means an outdoor permanent structure, located on the same parcel as, and incidental to, the dwelling and
is intended for recreational purposes of the residents of the dwelling. Typical uses include, but are not limited to,
hockey rinks, skating rinks, basketball courts and tennis courts. This use does not include a swimming pool or a
recreation facility, outdoor.
Storage facility means a self-contained building or group of buildings, containing lockers available for rent for the
storage of personal goods or a facility used exclusively to store bulk goods of a non-hazardous nature. All storage
shall be entirely contained within a building.
Surveillance suite means a secondary building or portion of a building used to provide on-site accommodation by the
employer for persons employed on the property, a residence for the site caretaker or operator of a commercial or
industrial establishment or for the on-duty security personnel for a use that is permitted in the district.
Telecommunication tower and antenna system means an exterior transmitting device used to receive and/or transmit
radio-frequency signals, microwave signals or other federally licensed communications energy transmitted from, or to
be received by, other antennas. Antenna systems include the antenna and may include amateur radio towers, a
supporting tower, mast or other supporting structure, a station and an equipment shelter.
Temporary asphalt plant means a structure which is used to make asphalt from aggregate materials for a limited
period of time and is typically associated with a road construction project.
Temporary building means a development that is incidental to the erection of a building or structure for which a
development permit has been issued under this Bylaw. A temporary building is not a dwelling.
Temporary concrete batch plant means a structure used to make concrete from aggregate materials and cement for a
limited period of time and is typically associated with facility or infrastructure construction.
Topsoil screening means a process using equipment to separate finer soil particles from larger pieces of debris such
as clay, twigs, rocks or stones and large plant roots.
Town house means three or more dwelling units joined in whole or in part at the side only, with no dwelling unit being
placed over another in whole or in part. This use does not include apartments.
Transloading facility means a facility used for the process of transferring product from one form of transport (e.g. truck
or pipeline) to another form of transport (e.g. rail or truck).
Treatment centre means a federal or provincial licensed live-in health care facility providing short-term
accommodation to provide therapy. This does not include a Correctional Institution.
1560/21
Utility, major means development for public or private utility infrastructure purposes which is likely to have a major
impact on the environment or adjacent land uses by virtue of their emissions, effect or appearance. Typical facilities
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would include sewage and/or water treatment plants, sewage lagoons, power generating stations, cooling plants and
incinerators.
Utility, minor means development for public or private utility infrastructure purposes which is both basic and common to
the development of a municipality and has relatively minor impact on the environment or adjacent land uses by virtue
of their emissions, effect or appearance. Typical facilities would include natural gas lines and regulating stations,
telephone lines, water and sewer lines, public roadways, drainage ditches, local electrical transmission and distribution
facilities and television cable lines.
Vehicle sale and rental means the sale or rental of new or used automobiles, off highway vehicles, recreational
vehicles or boats. This use may also include accessory maintenance services, sales of parts and accessories or
service station. This use does not include equipment sale, service and rental, major or minor.
1463/19
Veterinary clinic means a facility for the medical care and treatment of animals, and includes provision for their
overnight accommodation. The use of the facility as a kennel shall be limited to short-term boarding while the animals
are awaiting treatment or are recovering from treatment, and shall be accessory to the veterinary clinic use.
Visitor accommodation means the provision of guest units intended for temporary accommodation on a commercial
and seasonal basis and can include a common social/conference room(s), office, and commercial kitchen. Visitor
accommodation does not include a hotel, motel, resort, campground or Private camp or club.
1560/21
Warehousing means the use of a building and/or site primarily for the keeping of goods and merchandise, excluding
dangerous or hazardous materials, derelict vehicles thereof, or any waste material, or cannabis.
1405/18
Warehousing, limited means a commercial development which primarily involves the keeping of raw materials,
finished goods, and associated machinery and equipment. All warehousing must be contained entirely within a
building. This use does not include outdoor storage.
1397/17
Waste management facility means a parcel used primarily for the storage, processing, treatment and disposal of solid
and/or liquid wastes, which may have adverse environmental impact on adjacent site by virtue of potential emissions
and/or appearance. Typical uses include sanitary landfills, garbage transfer and compacting stations, recycling
facilities, incinerators, sewage lagoons, wrecking and scrap metal yards and similar uses. A waste management
facility includes a dry waste site, which may be used for the storage or disposal of waste concrete, non-noxious scrap
building materials and similar non-hazardous wastes.
Wind energy system means a micro wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower or vertical
axis turbines designed to capture updrafts, and associated control or conversion electronics and which is designed to
collect and distribute energy for personal use. This use is not a renewable energy facility.
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PART 20
MAPS
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP INTERPRETATION
Land use districts specified in Parts 10 through 17 of this Bylaw are described by their short form on the
Land Use District map Schedule 1 of this Bylaw.
District boundaries are delineated on the Land Use District map. When uncertainty arises regarding the
precise location of the boundary of a district, the following rules shall apply:
(a)
district boundaries shall follow parcel boundaries; and
(b)
district boundaries shall follow the municipal boundaries.
Any district boundaries not referenced specifically above shall be determined based on the scale of the
Land Use District map.
Where land use districts have been established to reflect a subdivision of land, the district(s) shall
conform to the Certificate of Title or plan of survey as registered in a land titles office.
District regulations do not apply to highways, roads, or any other public road right-of-way.
Notwithstanding Subsection 20.1.5, should an application to close a portion of any public road right-of-
way be approved by Council and registered at Alberta Land Titles, the districts applicable to the adjacent
parcels shall apply to the registered road closure area, and if those districts applicable to the adjacent
parcels are not the same, each such district shall apply to the centre line of the road closure area.
570
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
211
RD
RGE
210
RD
RGE
220
RD
RGE
230
RD
RGE
240
RD
RGE
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
RD 205
RGE
RD 204
RGE
RD 203
RGE
RD 202
RGE
RD 201
RGE
RD 212
RGE
RD 213
RGE
RD 214
RGE
RD 215
RGE
RD 221
RGE
RD 222
RGE
RD 223
RGE
RD 224
RGE
RD 225
RGE
RD 231
RGE
RD 232
RGE
RD 233
RGE
RD 234
RGE
RD 235
RGE
RD 241
RGE
RD 242
RGE
RD 243
RGE
RD 244
RGE
RD 245
RGE
RD 251
RGE
RD 252
RGE
RD 253
RGE
RD 254
RGE
RD 255
RGE
RD 261
RGE
RD 262
RGE
RD 263
RGE
RD 264
RGE
RD 265
RGE
RD 271
RGE
RD 272
RGE
RD 273
RGE
RD 274
RGE
RD 275
RGE
560
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 574
RD
TWP 564
RD
TWP 562
RD
TWP 554
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
280
RD
RGE
275
RGE
RD
274
RGE
RD
273
RGE
RD
272
RGE
RD
271
RGE
RD
265
RGE
RD
264
RGE
RD
262
RGE
RD
261
RGE
RD
255
RGE
RD
254
RGE
RD
253
RGE
RD
252
RGE
RD
251
RGE
RD
245
RGE
RD
244
RGE
RD
243
RGE
RD
242
RGE
RD
263
RD
RGE
RD
TWP 550
540
TWP
RD
560
TWP
RD
570
TWP
RD
580
TWP
RD
534
TWP
RD
542
TWP
RD
544
TWP
RD
552
TWP
RD
562
TWP
RD
564
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
574
TWP
RD
582
TWP
RD
545
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 554
RD
TWP 563
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 20 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
10
RD
RGE
RGE
RD 11
RGE
RD 12
TWP 58
TWP 57
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
TWP 54
TWP 55 CORRECTION LINE
TWP 53
TWP 54
10
RD
RGE
11
RGE
RD
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
FIFTH MERIDIAN
ST. ALBERT TRAIL
97th STREET
MANNING DRIVE
FIFTH MERIDIAN
570
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
211
RD
RGE
210
RD
RGE
220
RD
RGE
230
RD
RGE
240
RD
RGE
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
RD 205
RGE
RD 204
RGE
RD 203
RGE
RD 202
RGE
RD 201
RGE
RD 212
RGE
RD 213
RGE
RD 214
RGE
RD 215
RGE
RD 221
RGE
RD 222
RGE
RD 223
RGE
RD 224
RGE
RD 225
RGE
RD 231
RGE
RD 232
RGE
RD 233
RGE
RD 234
RGE
RD 235
RGE
RD 241
RGE
RD 242
RGE
RD 243
RGE
RD 244
RGE
RD 245
RGE
RD 251
RGE
RD 252
RGE
RD 253
RGE
RD 254
RGE
RD 255
RGE
RD 261
RGE
RD 262
RGE
RD 263
RGE
RD 264
RGE
RD 265
RGE
RD 271
RGE
RD 272
RGE
RD 273
RGE
RD 274
RGE
RD 275
RGE
560
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 574
RD
TWP 564
RD
TWP 562
RD
TWP 554
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
280
RD
RGE
275
RGE
RD
274
RGE
RD
273
RGE
RD
272
RGE
RD
271
RGE
RD
265
RGE
RD
264
RGE
RD
262
RGE
RD
261
RGE
RD
255
RGE
RD
254
RGE
RD
253
RGE
RD
252
RGE
RD
251
RGE
RD
245
RGE
RD
244
RGE
RD
243
RGE
RD
242
RGE
RD
263
RD
RGE
RD
TWP 550
540
TWP
RD
560
TWP
RD
570
TWP
RD
580
TWP
RD
534
TWP
RD
542
TWP
RD
544
TWP
RD
552
TWP
RD
562
TWP
RD
564
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
574
TWP
RD
582
TWP
RD
545
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 554
RD
TWP 563
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 20 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
10
RD
RGE
RGE
RD 11
RGE
RD 12
TWP 58
TWP 57
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
TWP 54
TWP 55 CORRECTION LINE
TWP 53
TWP 54
10
RD
RGE
11
RGE
RD
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
FIFTH MERIDIAN
ST. ALBERT TRAIL
97th STREET
MANNING DRIVE
FIFTH MERIDIAN
17
13
RGE. RD
18
29
24
6
-
RGE. RD
4
28
1
1
56
572
30
263
14
26
3
26
32
17
11
21
20
22
RGE. 23
31
7
RGE. RD
27
554
22
6
31
253
27
2
TWP. RD
13
25
1
263
RGE. RD
34
29
18
12
-
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
6
25
1
18
25
36
31
29
245
34
61
10
36
7
18
31
3
8
34
59
17
36
540
15
20
24
9
7
1
24
4
32
16
6
25
24
36
30
7
23
30
10
1
20
35
17
30
7
26
C
34
23
554
17
24
10
13
23
30
31
11
4
3
23
RGE. RD
TWP. RD
215
RGE. RD
2
23
8
4
16
I
55
12
17
36
29
TWP. RD
205
15
23
19
RGE. 26
260
25
9
35
14
22
36
15
4
35
11
10
16
21
270
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
TWP. RD
34
RGE. RD
22
13
563
34
2
21
9
230
RGE. 20
2
28
34
242
270
27
38
6
29
28
RGE. RD
545
23
4
27
8
20
15
-
13
15
RGE. RD
2
1
260
RGE. RD
28
34
28
4
RGE. RD
TWP. RD
7
21
10
31
19
19
7
-
7
13
3
25
252
23
23
18
212
23
27
6
6
28
33
8
34
10
20
26
14
4
20
7
3
33
4
27
14
26
4
7
24
24
RGE. RD
250
A
14
222
FA
55
14
56
14
26
20
36
27
FIFTH MERIDIAN
12
19
20
14
26
27
32
RGE. RD
19
33
32
TWP. RD
RGE. RD
IL
2
55
20
18
26
33
7
13
36
34
24
12
11
RGE. 25
33
12
2
26
23
4
10
TWP. RD
235
224
35
16
22
275
265
255
22
29
23
RGE. RD
562
11
33
RGE. RD
38
5
24
28
7
5
3
10
35
265
54
31
16
35
2
TWP. RD
25
28
RGE. RD
25
27
23
21
RGE. RD
11
17
4
14
255
275
30
20
5
8
TWP. RD
8
20
21
34
251
TWP. 54
29
5
30
35
13
36
RGE. RD
13
34
55
3
11
243
20
26
9
32
7
19
8
22
54
12
25
19
31
24
25
15
32
11
1
29
221
G
8
20
RGE. RD
35
15
13
25
26
580
58
31
25
23
20
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
17
18
31
15
21
36
RGE. RD
5
8
9
19
-
14
562
58
28
7
22
232
5
27
570
36
RGE. RD
262
54
4
16
25
18
2
RGE. RD
10
30
2
2
21
28
FIFTH MERIDIAN
6
4
31
11
22
16
9
RGE. RD
9
19
32
16
23
32
19
272
21
36
36
26
13
20
552
11
25
24
RGE. RD
2
RGE. RD
2
262
IK
58
7
21
TWP. RD
23
1
26
272
19
28
10
14
32
17
RGE. RD
18
RGE. RD
28
11
572
35
31
35
13
31
17
14
36
27
35
2
8
TWP. 57
2
5
16
22
15
29
58
1
55
15
29
6
25
29
22
34
19
28
16
RGE. RD
22
552
5
25
17
18
202
RGE. RD
8
1
8
5
12
25
32
214
28
57
8
5
12
TWP. RD
11
35
33
18
3
6
564
36
12
16
24
20
27
21
35
14
3
22
TWP. RD
24
31
10
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
5
13
27
33
23
20
271
63
8
20
8
231
10
31
26
18
271
-
22
5
RGE. 1
19
36
7
14
29
RGE. RD
261
544
22
17
57
241
TWP. RD
27
33
16
38
2
36
3
13
1
27
33
RGE. RD
30
27
20
57
TWP. RD
22
-
19
211
E
17
7
RGE. RD
25
27
26
34
TWP. 56
12
14
4
33
13
21
6
28
28
17
5
1
32
13
34
8
3
16 -
8
57
4
-
16
13
201
12A
1
6
13
RGE. RD
245
550
6
29
TWP. RD
-
2
9
-
13
33
34
33
RGE. RD
31
6
34
34
570
3
27
6
27
26
30
10
TWP. RD
3
16
14
13
20
24
13A
35
33
34
574
29
8
26
11
5
9
234
223
252
14
17
26
274
RGE. RD
2
10
30
18
RGE. 22
TWP. RD
24
12
30
17
23
10
22
11
264
RGE. RD
264
36
3
22
5
15
32
32
17
57
244
16
4
36
RGE. RD
274
19
8
8
60
16
18
25
534
TWP. 53
30
26
6
13
-
11
29
36
242
1
12
33
RGE. RD
12
32
26
-
22
25
36
31
1
57
13
29
30
11
16
21
11
10
-
30
12
24
TWP. RD
23
RGE. RD
2
4
24
16
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
9
16
-
19
13
16
204
6
10
30
3
33
560
31
30
-
7
10
28
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
4
-
31
35
261
-
5
29
TWP. RD
4
21
14
15
15
22
27
RGE. 27
RGE. RD
5
7
26
34
RGE. RD
9
25
3
10
1
19
30
15
3
9
12
17
RGE. RD
233
RGE. 21
14
33
18
273
RGE. RD
550
24
TWP. RD
23
35
35
5
27
3
-
243
21
56
12
14
273
31
3
9
16
22
39
23
20
9
22
15
16
RGE. RD
280
14
26
36
12
19
29
10
574
34
29
14
2
59
32
26
18
9
15
2
56
24
56
6
1
2
-
28
15
28
12
3
24
6
25
251
31
RGE. RD
35
3
19
26
31
RGE. RD
1
21
11
FB
6
7
1
5
11
18
32
29
TWP. RD
213
203
30
21
25
33
RGE. RD
10
19
32
32
34
1
13
1
7
21
23
36
TWP. RD
13
12
19
22
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
560
28
34
32
TWP. RD
15
11
12
21
RGE. 24
RGE. RD
254
1
TWP. RD
24
28
6
19
35
6
RGE. RD
12
23
18
-
TWP. 58
30
240
-
1
9
TWP. RD
26
26
8
31
RGE. RD
542
9
33
18
9
17
57
17
6
35
254
250
57
32
2
6
20
D
8
8
24
35
RGE. RD
7
TWP. 55
11
5
2
21
21
17
21
25
9
IJ
35
12
18
24
29
12
D
9
17
-
33
56
27
H
12
2
5
18
27
7
28
12
32
7
30
-
244
TWP. RD
582
220
23
22
24
24
35
9
18
28
35
RGE. RD
RGE. RD
15
564
35
30
210
µ
Date: 9/8/2025
Schedule 1
Land Use District Map
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District Legend
AG: Agriculture
AG2: Agriculture 2
AJ: Alternative Jurisdiction
AP: Airport Support
C1: Highway Commercial
C2: Local Commercial
C3: Neighbourhood Commercial
C4: Heartland Commercial
CMUD: Commercial Mixed-Use
DC: Direct Control
EP: Environmental Preservation
HR: Hamlet Reserve
I1: Rural Industry Support
I2: Local Industrial
I3: Medium Industrial Unserviced
I4:Medium Industrial Serviced
I5: Heavy Industrial
IND: Integrated Neighbourhood
INS: Institutional
IR: Industrial Reserve
POS: Public/Private Open Space
PU: Public Utility
R1: County Residential
R2: Country Estate Residential
R3: Hamlet Unserviced
R4: Hamlet Serviced
R5: Multi-Family
R6: Modular Dwelling
R7: Transitional Valley Residential
RE: Resource Extraction
REC: Recreational
RVS: Recreational Vehicle Storage
RE-DC2: Resource Extraction - Direct Control 2
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RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 20 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
TWP 58
TWP 57
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
TWP 54
TWP 55 CORRECTION LINE
TWP 53
TWP 54
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
FIF TH M ERIDIAN
570
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
211
RD
RG E
210
RD
RGE
220
RD
RGE
230
RD
RGE
240
RD
RGE
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
RD 205
RG E
RD 204
RG E
RD 203
RG E
RD 202
RG E
RD 201
RG E
RD 212
RG E
RD 213
RG E
RD
214
RG E
RD 215
RG E
RD 221
RG E
RD 222
RG E
RD 223
RG E
RD 224
RG E
RD 225
RG E
RD 231
RG E
RD 232
RG E
RD
233
RG E
RD 234
RG E
RD 235
RG E
RD 241
RG E
RD 242
RG E
RD 243
RG E
RD 244
RG E
RD 245
RG E
RD 251
RG E
RD 252
RG E
RD
253
RG E
RD 254
RG E
RD 255
RG E
RD 261
RG E
RD 262
RG E
RD 263
RG E
RD 264
RG E
RD 265
RG E
RD 271
RG E
RD
272
RG E
RD 273
RG E
RD 274
RG E
RD 275
RG E
560
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 574
RD
TWP 564
RD
TWP 562
RD
TWP 554
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
280
RD
RGE
275
RG E
RD
274
RG E
RD
273
RG E
RD
272
RG E
RD
271
RG E
RD
265
RG E
RD
264
RG E
RD
262
RG E
RD
261
RG E
RD
255
RG E
RD
254
RG E
RD
253
RG E
RD
252
RG E
RD
251
RG E
RD
245
RG E
RD
244
RG E
RD
243
RG E
RD
242
RG E
RD
263
RD
RG E
RD
TWP 550
540
TWP
RD
560
TWP
RD
570
TWP
RD
580
TWP
RD
534
TWP
RD
542
TWP
RD
544
TWP
RD
552
TWP
RD
562
TWP
RD
564
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
574
TWP
RD
582
TWP
RD
545
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 554
RD
TWP 563
10
RD
RGE
RG E
RD 11
RG E
RD 12
10
RD
RGE
11
RG E
RD
ST. ALBERT TRAIL
97th STREET
MANNING DRIVE
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Development Constraint Overlay
General Purpose
This overlay applies additional regulations to lands
where there is a high potential for a significant impact
on environmentally significant lands,
lands to be reclaimed and hazardous lands
Schedule 2
Development Constraint
Overlay Map
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Date: 2020-06-24
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RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 20 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 21 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 22 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 23 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
TWP 58
TWP 57
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
TWP 54
TWP 55 CORRECTION LINE
TWP 53
TWP 54
RGE 1 W 5 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 28 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 27 W 4 M
RGE 26 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 25 W 4 M
RGE 24 W 4 M
TWP 56
TWP 57
TWP 55
TWP 56
FIF TH M ERIDIAN
570
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
211
RD
RG E
210
RD
RGE
220
RD
RGE
230
RD
RGE
240
RD
RGE
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
RD 205
RG E
RD 204
RG E
RD 203
RG E
RD 202
RG E
RD
201
RG E
RD 212
RG E
RD 213
RG E
RD 214
RG E
RD 215
RG E
RD
221
RG E
RD 222
RG E
RD 223
RG E
RD 224
RG E
RD 225
RG E
RD 231
RG E
RD 232
RG E
RD 233
RG E
RD 234
RG E
RD 235
RG E
RD 241
RG E
RD 242
RG E
RD 243
RG E
RD 244
RG E
RD 245
RG E
RD 251
RG E
RD 252
RG E
RD 253
RG E
RD 254
RG E
RD 255
RG E
RD 261
RG E
RD 262
RG E
RD 263
RG E
RD 264
RG E
RD 265
RG E
RD 271
RG E
RD 272
RG E
RD 273
RG E
RD 274
RG E
RD
275
RG E
560
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 574
RD
TWP 564
RD
TWP 562
RD
TWP 554
250
RD
RGE
260
RD
RGE
270
RD
RGE
280
RD
RGE
275
RG E
RD
274
RG E
RD
273
RG E
RD
272
RG E
RD
271
RG E
RD
265
RG E
RD
264
RG E
RD
262
RG E
RD
261
RG E
RD
255
RG E
RD
254
RG E
RD
253
RG E
RD
252
RG E
RD
251
RG E
RD
245
RG E
RD
244
RG E
RD
243
RG E
RD
242
RG E
RD
263
RD
RG E
RD
TWP 550
540
TWP
RD
560
TWP
RD
570
TWP
RD
580
TWP
RD
534
TWP
RD
542
TWP
RD
544
TWP
RD
552
TWP
RD
562
TWP
RD
564
TWP
RD
572
TWP
RD
574
TWP
RD
582
TWP
RD
545
RD
TWP
RD
TWP 554
RD
TWP 563
10
RD
RGE
RG E
RD 11
RG E
RD 12
10
RD
RGE
11
RG E
RD
ST. ALBERT TRAIL
97th STREET
MANNING DRIVE
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Heavy Industrial Overlay
General Purpose
This overlay provides additional direction to lands in proximity
to heavy industrial development in accordance with the Alberta
Industrial Heartland Area Structure Plan. It will restrict future
development of residential or assembly uses and therefore limits
the risks to public safety and minimize nuisance associated with
heavy industrial development.
Schedule 3
Heavy Industrial
Overlay Map
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Date: 2020-06-24
Digital Link: CLICK HERE
RG E 2 1 W 4 M
RG E 2 0 W 4 M
RG E 2 2 W 4 M
RG E 2 1 W 4 M
RG E 2 3 W 4 M
RG E 2 2 W 4 M
RG E 2 4 W 4 M
RG E 2 3 W 4 M
RG E 2 5 W 4 M
RG E 2 4 W 4 M
RG E 2 6 W 4 M
RG E 2 5 W 4 M
RG E 2 7 W 4 M
RG E 2 6 W 4 M
RG E 1 W 5 M
RG E 2 7 W 4 M
TW P 58
TW P 57
TW P 56
TW P 57
TW P 55
TW P 56
TW P 54
TW P 55 C O RR ECTI O N L IN E
TW P 53
TW P 54
RG E 1 W 5 M
RG E 2 8 W 4 M
RG E 2 7 W 4 M
RG E 2 8 W 4 M
RG E 2 6 W 4 M
RG E 2 7 W 4 M
RG E 2 6 W 4 M
RG E 2 5 W 4 M
RG E 2 5 W 4 M
RG E 2 4 W 4 M
TW P 56
TW P 57
TW P 55
TW P 56
FIFTH M ERIDIA N
570
TW P
RD
572
TW P
RD
211
RD
RGE
210
RD
RG E
220
RD
RG E
230
RD
RG E
240
RD
RG E
250
RD
RG E
260
RD
RG E
270
RD
RG E
RD
205
RGE
RD 204
RGE
RD 203
RGE
RD 202
RGE
RD
201
RGE
RD
212
RGE
RD
213
RGE
RD
214
RGE
RD
215
RGE
RD
221
RGE
RD 222
RGE
RD 223
RGE
RD 224
RGE
RD
225
RGE
RD
231
RGE
RD
232
RGE
RD
233
RGE
RD
234
RGE
RD
235
RGE
RD
241
RGE
RD 242
RGE
RD 243
RGE
RD
244
RGE
RD
245
RGE
RD
251
RGE
RD
252
RGE
RD
253
RGE
RD
254
RGE
RD
255
RGE
RD
261
RGE
RD 262
RGE
RD 263
RGE
RD
264
RGE
RD
265
RGE
RD
271
RGE
RD
272
RGE
RD
273
RGE
RD
274
RGE
RD
275
RGE
560
RD
TW P
RD
TW P 574
RD
TW P 564
RD
TW P 562
RD
TW P 554
250
RD
RG E
260
RD
RG E
270
RD
RG E
280
RD
RG E
275
RGE
RD
274
RGE
RD
273
RGE
RD
272
RGE
RD
271
RGE
RD
265
RGE
RD
264
RGE
RD
262
RGE
RD
261
RGE
RD
255
RGE
RD
254
RGE
RD
253
RGE
RD
252
RGE
RD
251
RGE
RD
245
RGE
RD
244
RGE
RD
243
RGE
RD
242
RGE
RD
263
RD
RGE
RD
TW P 550
540
TW P
RD
560
TW P
RD
570
TW P
RD
580
TW P
RD
534
TW P
RD
542
TW P
RD
544
TW P
RD
552
TW P
RD
562
TW P
RD
564
TW P
RD
572
TW P
RD
574
TW P
RD
582
TW P
RD
545
RD
TW P
RD
TW P 554
RD
TW P 563
10
RD
RG E
RGE
RD
11
RGE
RD 12
10
RD
RG E
11
RGE
RD
ST. AL BE RT TRA IL
97 th STR EET
M ANN IN G D RI VE
Legend
Resource Extraction Overlay
General Purpose
This overlay provides additional direction for the development
of lands where there is a potential for future primary or secondary
processing activity, and to ensure that uses which are not related to
extraction activities are maintained and land use conflicts are
limited. It will apply additional regulations to lands within a specific
geographic area
Schedule 4
Resource Extraction
Overlay Map
Date: 2020-06-24
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Digital Link: CLICK HERE
Legend
Intermunicipal Fringe Overlay
General Purpose
The purpose of this overlay is to provide guidance for
intermunicipal referrals related to subdivision, development,
bylaw amendments and appeals, and to regulate uses
w ithin a 2.4 km area extending around the
Tow n of Morinville'
s municipal boundary.
Schedule 5
Intermunicipal Fringe
Overlay Map
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Digital Link: CLICK HERE
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28
ST. ALBERT
EDMONTON
STURGEON
COUNTY
Rge Rd 250
Rge Rd 251
Twp Rd 542A
Twp Rd 542
Coal Mine Rd
Sturgeon Rd
Rge Rd 250
Rge Rd 243
Rge Rd 244
Rge Rd 253
Rge Rd 252
Rge Rd 245
Rge Rd 245
Rge Rd 251
Rge Rd 243
Twp Rd 544
Rge Rd 252
Twp Rd 544A
Bellerose Dr
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Urban Reserve Overlay
Schedule 6
Urban Reserve
Overlay Map
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General Purpose
This overlay is intended to allow for interim development without
compromising the intent of the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure
Plan (SVSASP) and any subsequent local planning documents formed
under the SVSASP.
Date Created:12-APR-2023
Digital Link: CLICK HERE