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Proposed *New* Land Use District: 'D
- CS' Direct Control
- Supportive Living
10.27A
'D- CS' Direct Control - Supportive Living
Purpose
10.27A.1
The purpose of this Direct Control District is
to:
-
Allow for the continued operation of a supportive
living accommodation within an
existing building.
-
Provide for a site
- specific regulatory framework that
reflects the operational
characteristics of the
use.
-
Ensure compatibility with the surrounding Hilltop
Commercial development.
-
Maintain the general commercial character and function of
the area while
accommodating a community
- serving use.
Uses
10.27A.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses for the D-CS, Direct Control - Supportive Living ,
District are outlined in Table 10.27A.2.
Table 10.2 7A.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
o Accessory Use
- customarily incident
al to
permitted uses
o Assisted Living Facility
Signs:
o A- Board Sign
o Canopy Sign
o Fascia Sign
o Freestanding Sign
o Inflatable Sign
o Portable Sign
o Projecting Sign
o Community Support Services
directly
related to resident care
o Health or social services ancillary to
the
primary uses
o Office uses that are limited to the
administration of the primary
use
Signs:
o Banner Sign
o Entrance Feature
Sign
o Off - Site Portable Sign
o Roof Sign
Site Standards
10.27A.3 In addition to the Regulations contained in Sections 6 and 7, standards which shall
apply to every development in the D-CS District are outlined in Table 10.27A.3.
Proposed *New* Land Use District: 'D
- CS' Direct Control
- Supportive Living
Table 10. 27A.3 Site Standards
Regulation
Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
750.0m²
Site Width (Minimum):
25.0m
Site Depth (Minimum):
30.0m
Front Setback (Minimum):
6.0m
There shall be no parking, loading, storage, or any other similar
use permitted within 3.0m of the front property line.
Side Setback (Minimum):
3.0m
Rear Setback (Minimum):
6.0m
Site Coverage (Maximum):
50% for buildings
Building Height (Maximum):
15.0m
Development Regulations
10.27A.4 All development shall be contained within the existing building footprint unless
otherwise approved by the Development
Authority.
10.27A.5 The external appearance of the building shall maintain a commercial character
consistent with the surrounding Highway Commercial
area.
10.27A.6 All required parking shall be provided on the development site. The
Development Authority may relax parking requirements, having regard to the
nature of the use, resident needs, and staffing levels
.
10.27A.7 On- site management shall be provided to ensure the orderly operation of the
facility.
10.27A.8 Landscaping and screening shall be maintained to minimize visual and operational
impacts on adjacent
properties.
a. All areas of a site not covered by buildings,
storage, parking or vehicular
maneuvering areas shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority; and
b. Fencing shall be provided abutting to all residential
or reserve properties, to the
satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
10.27A.9 No outdoor storage or activities shall be permitted that would conflict with
adjacent commercial uses. Unless written permission is granted by
the
Development Authority, no person shall display goods, products, materials, or
equipment outside of a building.
Proposed *New* Land Use District: 'D
- CS' Direct Control
- Supportive Living
General Provisions
10.27A.10 Except as otherwise specified in this Direct Control District, the regulations of the
Hilltop Commercial (C
- 7) District shall apply.
10.27A.11 The Development Authority may impose additional conditions
to ensure
compatibility with surrounding uses and to address site
- specific considerations.
10.27A.12 If the use of the site as a supportive or assisted living accommodation ceases for
a period exceeding six consecutive months, the Development Authority may
require the property to be rezoned to an appropriate land use district prior to
reoccupation.
Additional Regulations
10.27A.13 Any building, structure, or landscape features within or adjacent to a pipeline or
utility right of way shall provide horizontal clearance in accordance with the
standards established by the applicable provincial regulations and the Town of
Whitecourt
10.27A.14 Each lot shall have not more than two (2) access ways or approach roads to any
street or roadway and shall be laid out having regard to continuity of traffic flow,
the safety of vehicles and avoidance of dangerous intersections to the satisfaction
of the D evelopment Authority.
10.27A.15 The number and design of any access provided to a highway from a development
or service road shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors.
10.27A.16 The design, siting, external finish, and architectural appearance of all buildings,
including any accessory buildings or structures and signs shall, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority, comply with
the "Stone and Wood"
theme described in the Whitecourt Vitalization Plan.
10.27A.17 Building faces fronting Highway 43 shall be at least 20% wood or stone, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
10.27A.18 All drainage shall be contained to pre
- development rates, or as otherwise approved
by the Development Authority.