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City of Dawson Creek
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw No. 4625, 2026
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF DAWSON CREEK
BYLAW NO. 4625, 2026
A Bylaw of the Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek (hereinafter called "the City") to manage
development within the City of Dawson Creek.
WHEREAS, the Local Government Act enacts that a municipality may regulate how land, buildings and
other structures may be used; and
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Dawson Creek, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
This Bylaw may be cited as "ZONING BYLAW NO. 4625, 2026".
The following schedules are attached to and form part of this Bylaw:
a.
Schedule A - Zoning Bylaw Text
b.
Schedule B - Zoning Bylaw Map
c.
Schedule C - Floodplain
d.
Schedule D - Creek Bank and Erosion Hazard Zones
e.
Schedule E - Flood Construction Level Elevations
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or map in this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid
by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid provision shall be severed and the
decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Bylaw.
Bylaw No. 4582, 2024, cited as "The City of Dawson Creek Zoning Bylaw No. 4582, 2024" and all
amendments thereto as they apply to the City of Dawson Creek are hereby repealed.
READ a first time this 9th day of March, 2026.
READ a second time this 9th day of March, 2026.
PUBLIC NOTICE provided this 20th day of March, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 30th day of March, 2026.
READ a third time this 11th day of May, 2026.
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT'S APPROVAL this 8th day of June, 2026.
ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 2026.
The Corporate Seal of THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF DAWSON CREEK was affixed in the presence
of:
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Darcy Dober, Mayor
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Tab Young, Corporate Officer
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Table of Contents
Schedule A - Zoning Bylaw Text
1
Basic Provisions ................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Purpose .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Application ............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Conformity .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.4
Metric Units ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.5
Figures ...................................................................................................................................... 1
2
Administration .................................................................................................. 2
2.1
Uses and Regulations .................................................................................................... 2
2.2
Compliance with Other Bylaws and Legislation ......................................... 2
2.3
Inspection .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.4
Violation .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.5
Offences and Penalties ................................................................................................. 3
2.6
Enforcement ........................................................................................................................ 3
3
Interpretation .................................................................................................. 4
3.1
Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 4
4
Establishment of Zones ......................................................................... 20
4.1
Designation of Zones .................................................................................................. 20
4.2
Location of Zones ........................................................................................................... 21
4.3
Delineation of Zones..................................................................................................... 21
5
General Regulations ................................................................................. 22
5.1
Application ......................................................................................................................... 22
5.2
Agricultural Land Reserve ....................................................................................... 22
5.3
Flood Control Requirements ................................................................................. 22
5.4
Uses Permitted in Any Zone ................................................................................... 23
5.5
Uses Permitted in Required Setback Areas ................................................. 23
5.6
Location and Siting of Buildings and Structures ..................................... 24
5.7
Principal Buildings and Structures per Parcel ........................................... 24
5.8
Setback Exceptions ...................................................................................................... 24
5.9
Height Exceptions ......................................................................................................... 24
5.10
Site Clearance at Intersections ............................................................................. 25
5.11
Temporary Use Permits ............................................................................................. 25
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5.12
Fences and Screening ................................................................................................ 25
5.13
Accessory Buildings and Structures ................................................................. 26
5.14
Secondary Suites ............................................................................................................ 27
5.15
Accessory Dwelling Units ......................................................................................... 27
5.16
Short Term Rentals ....................................................................................................... 28
5.17
Home Occupations ...................................................................................................... 28
5.18
Bed and Breakfast ......................................................................................................... 29
5.19
Metal Storage Containers......................................................................................... 29
5.20 Artist Studios .................................................................................................................... 30
5.21
Cannabis Production, Distribution and Sale ............................................... 30
5.22 Portable Structures ....................................................................................................... 31
6
Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations ........................ 32
6.1
Off Street Parking or Storage of Large Vehicles, Trailers, Boats or
Equipment in Residential Zones ......................................................................... 32
6.2
Exemption of Downtown Area and C-2 Zones from Off-Street
Parking and Loading Requirements ................................................................ 32
6.3
Exemption of Existing Buildings from Off-Street Parking and
Loading Requirements .............................................................................................. 32
6.4
Number of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces .............................. 33
6.5
Location ................................................................................................................................ 33
6.6
Loading Space ................................................................................................................. 34
6.7
Parking Spaces ................................................................................................................ 34
6.8
Surfacing & Grading of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces ... 37
6.9
Accessible Parking Spaces ...................................................................................... 37
6.10
Lighting ................................................................................................................................ 38
7
RS-1 - Single Detached Dwelling Zone ......................................... 43
8
RS-2 - Single Detached and Duplex Zone ................................ 45
9
RS-3 - Manufactured Housing Zone ............................................. 47
10
RM-1 - Low Density Multiple Housing Zone .............................. 49
11
RM-2 - Medium Density Multiple Housing Zone ................... 52
12
RM-3 - High Density Multiple Housing Zone ............................ 55
13
RMH-1 - Manufactured Home Park Zone ................................... 57
14
C-1 - Local Commercial Zone ............................................................ 59
15
C-2 - General Commercial Zone...................................................... 61
16
C-3 - Highway Commercial Zone .................................................... 64
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C-4 - Service Commercial Zone ...................................................... 66
18
INS-1 - Institutional Zone ........................................................................ 69
19
INS-2 - Municipal Use Zone ................................................................... 71
20
P-1 - Parks and Natural Areas Zone ............................................. 73
21
P-2 - Recreation and Culture Zone ............................................... 74
22
P-3 - Exhibition Grounds Zone .......................................................... 76
23
M-1 - Light Industrial Zone ................................................................... 78
24
M-2 - Heavy Industrial Zone ................................................................ 81
25
A - Agricultural Zone ............................................................................... 84
26
AV - Aviation Use Zone .......................................................................... 86
27
CD-1 - Comprehensive Development One Zone ................ 88
28
CD-2 - Comprehensive Development Two Zone ................ 91
29
CD-3 - Comprehensive Development Three Zone .......... 93
Schedule B - Zoning Bylaw Map
Schedule C - Floodplain
Schedule D - Creek Bank and Erosion Hazard Zones
Schedule E - Flood Construction Level Elevations
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Schedule A
Zoning Bylaw Text
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1
Basic Provisions
1.1
Purpose
1.1.1
The purpose of this Bylaw is to provide a clear and efficient framework for land use
management and implementation of the vision expressed in the Official Community
Plan, which aims to:
a) create a compact, complete community;
b) develop an environmentally friendly, community-oriented transportation
system;
c) increase energy-efficiency and the use of renewable energy;
d) use water responsibly and efficiently to ensure a clean and sustainable supply;
e) re-use resources and decrease waste;
f)
enhance green space to support both community and ecological uses;
g) encourage vibrant arts and culture;
h) foster social well-being through health, housing, and education;
i)
ensure participation in an open and accountable government; and
j)
foster economic development that supports the community's goals.
1.2
Application
1.2.1
This Bylaw applies to all land, surface of water, buildings and structures within the
boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek.
1.3
Conformity
1.3.1
Land, including the surface of water, must not be subdivided or used and buildings and
structures must not be developed, constructed, erected, altered, modified, converted,
enlarged, reconstructed, placed, located, maintained or used except as specifically
permitted in this Bylaw.
1.3.2
Except for lawful non-conforming uses or development approved by a development
variance permit, temporary use permit, or a Board of Variance order, uses, buildings,
and structures in each zone or area shall be in accordance with the uses and regulations
listed in the zone. All unidentified uses are prohibited.
1.3.3
Lawful non-conforming uses and buildings are subject to provisions of the Local
Government Act.
1.4
Metric Units
1.4.1
Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw.
1.5
Figures
1.5.1
All figures used in this Bylaw are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.
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2 Administration
2.1
Uses and Regulations
2.1.1
Uses, buildings and structures in each zone shall be in accordance with the uses listed
in the zone and all associated bylaw regulations and other applicable requirements,
except for the regulations and applicable requirements of development approved by
development permit, development variance permit, or an order of the Board of
Variance.
2.1.2
Where this Bylaw sets out both general and specific regulations that could apply to a
situation, the specific regulation shall apply.
2.2 Compliance with Other Bylaws and Legislation
2.2.1
In addition to this Bylaw, a person is responsible for ascertaining and complying with
the requirements of all other applicable municipal bylaws, or Provincial or Federal
statutes and regulations.
2.2.2
The requirements of the Development Permit Areas included within the Official
Community Plan apply in addition to the regulations in this Bylaw.
2.3 Inspection
2.3.1
The individuals identified in Table 1 of this Bylaw are hereby authorized to enter, at all
reasonable times, any day of the week, onto any property that is subject to regulation
under this Bylaw to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being adhered
to.
2.4 Violation
2.4.1
Every person who:
a) violates any provision of this Bylaw
b) causes or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of
any of the provisions of this Bylaw
c) neglects or omits to do anything required under this Bylaw
d) carries out, causes or permits to be carried out any development in a manner
prohibited by or contrary to any of the provisions of this Bylaw
e) fails to comply with an order, direction or notice given under this Bylaw
f)
prevents or obstructs or attempts to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry
of an officer onto property under Section 2.3 shall be deemed to be guilty, upon
summary conviction, of an offence under this Bylaw.
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2.5 Offences and Penalties
2.5.1
This Bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed for the purpose
under the Community Charter and listed in the City of Dawson Creek Municipal Ticket
Information System Bylaw, or by means of a bylaw notice issued pursuant to the City of
Dawson Creek Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw.
2.5.2
The persons appointed to the job positions or titles identified in Table 1 of this Bylaw are
designated as Bylaw Enforcement Officers for the purposes of issuing tickets under this
Bylaw and bylaw notices under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw.
Table 1: Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers
Designated Bylaw Enforcement Officers
Building Inspector
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
City Planner
Director of Development Services
General Manager of Major Infrastructure and Development
2.6 Enforcement
2.6.1
Any person designated as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the City of Dawson
Creek's Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw or Municipal Ticket Information System
Bylaw, as amended from time to time, is hereby authorized and empowered to enforce
the provisions of this Bylaw.
2.6.2
Each day that an offence against this Bylaw continues shall be deemed a separate and
distinct offence.
2.6.3
A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is liable to a fine of not more than
$10,000.00.
2.6.4
Any penalty imposed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be in addition to, and not in substitute
for, any other penalty or remedy imposed pursuant to any other applicable statute, law,
or legislation.
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3 Interpretation
3.1
Definitions
In this Bylaw:
ABUTTING means sharing a parcel boundary or separated only by a street, lane, walkway,
stream, utility parcel, underground pipeline, power line, drainage ditch, watercourse, or similar
feature.
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a building or structure separate from the
principal building located on the same parcel, but does not include an accessory dwelling unit.
Figure 1: Accessory Building
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is ancillary to the use of the principal
building on the same parcel. An accessory dwelling unit:
a) is a self-contained residential accommodation unit, and
b) has cooking, sleeping and bathroom facilities, and
c) is secondary to a principal building located on the same property.
ACCESSORY USE means a use which is ancillary to the use of the principal building on the
same parcel or to a principal use of the same parcel.
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AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING means the process of adding value to an agricultural
commodity or product by physical, biological or other means, including but not limited to
fermentation, cooking, canning, smoking or drying.
AGRICULTURE means a use providing for the growing, rearing, cultivating, producing, and
harvesting of agricultural products, other than cannabis, as well as poultry and livestock,
including the storage and sale on an individual farm of the products harvested, reared or
produced on that farm, and the storage of farm machinery, implements and supplies, and
repair to farm machinery and implements, used on that farm. Agriculture does not include
manufacturing, processing, storage and repairs not specifically included in this definition.
AGRI-TOURISM
ACCOMMODATION
means accommodation
or camping secondary,
incidental and compatible with an agri-tourism activity.
AIRPORT USE means any area of land designed or set aside for the landing and take-off of
aircraft, including all necessary facilities for the housing or maintenance of aircraft and fuel, as
well as related office, hangar, and terminal uses.
AISLE means the area used by motor vehicles for access to and from off-street parking spaces
but does not include an access driveway.
AMENITY SPACE means an outdoor or indoor space provided in a development and
specifically designed for cultural, social and recreation activities and, except as specifically
permitted in the zone, not used for commercial purposes. Such spaces may include, but are
not limited to, open spaces, community meeting spaces, sports and fitness facilities, tennis
courts, garden patches, and children's play structures.
ANIMAL SHELTER means a facility used for the adoption, boarding, impounding, selling, and
care of domestic animals.
APARTMENT means a building consisting of five or more dwelling units.
ART GALLERY means premises used for the exhibition or sale of works of art, which may
include the collection or preservation of works of art, primarily for the recreation and cultural
education of the public.
ARTIST STUDIO means the use of premises for the creation or production of creative writing,
dance, drawing, live music, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture or taxidermy, theatre or
video. In a residential zone, the use of artist studio, including the sale of products and services,
is secondary to the primary residential use of the premise.
ASSEMBLY HALL means a building, or part of a building, used for the gathering of an
association, organization, or club for meetings, ceremonies, social events, or similar group
activities, and may include accessory food services and amenity space.
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP means the use of premises for the sale, servicing, storage and
mechanical repair of passenger vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, all-terrain vehicles
and other similar light recreational vehicles. This use does not include body repair shops.
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AUTOMOTIVE RENTAL means the use of premises for the storage, display, minor maintenance
and rental of new or used passenger vehicles such as cars, vans and light pick-up trucks.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE means the use of premises for the servicing and mechanical repair of
passenger vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, all-terrain vehicles and other similar light
recreational vehicles including the installation, sale and storage of automobile parts and
related accessories, and includes transmission shops, muffler shops, tire shops and auto glass
shops. This use does not include body repair shops.
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING means the keeping of bees in accordance with the City of Dawson
Creek Animal Responsibility Bylaw.
BACKYARD HEN KEEPING means the keeping of adult female domesticated fowl of the
species gallus gallus domesticus in accordance with the City of Dawson Creek Animal
Responsibility Bylaw.
BASEMENT means a floor level of a building that is located partially or fully underground.
BED AND BREAKFAST means accessory temporary tourist accommodation within a single
detached dwelling, which may include the service of breakfast to guests utilizing the
accommodation.
BICYCLE PARKING SPACE means the space to store a bicycle including the infrastructure and
equipment to enable secure and convenient storage.
BODY REPAIR SHOP means premises used for the repair and painting of the bodies of
passenger vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, all-terrain vehicles, farm machinery,
recreational vehicles, and heavy equipment.
BREWERY means the use of facilities for brewing and manufacturing beer and/or cider as
authorized under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Selling of beer and beer products is
permitted as an accessory use.
BUILDING means a structure wholly or partly enclosed by a roof supported by walls, columns
or air pressure, and used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals or property, but
does not include tents and recreational vehicles.
BULK FUELING STATION means any building or land used or intended to be used for the sale
or storage of vehicle fuels or lubricants, either through the use of keys, cards or service
attendants, but does not include a gas station. A bulk fueling station may include accessory
retail sales of other motor vehicle related products, a convenience store, and a restaurant.
CAMPGROUND means an area of land, managed as a unit, providing seasonal temporary
accommodation in tents, tent trailers, travel trailers recreational vehicles and campers. This use
does not include the residential use of such accommodation or the long-term storage of
recreational vehicles.
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CANNABIS means any part of a cannabis plant including its preparations and derivatives but
does not include:
a) a non-viable seed of a cannabis plant,
b) a mature stalk of a cannabis plant, without any leaf, flower, seed or branch, and fiber
derived from such stalks, and
c) the root or any part of the root of a cannabis plant.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY means the use of premises for cultivating, distributing,
growing, packaging, processing, producing, selling, storing or testing of cannabis or any
products containing or derived from cannabis as authorized under the federal Cannabis Act.
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE means premises licensed under the Cannabis Control and
Licensing Act for the retail sale of cannabis.
COMMERCIAL DAYCARE means any type of facility licensed under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act that provides group daycare programs for nine (9) or more children.
COMMERCIAL PARKING means premises which provide, on a rental basis, space for the
parking of motor vehicles.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL means a commercial facility used for training, instruction or
certification in specific occupations, skills or services. Typical subjects include, but are not
limited to, beauty and esthetics, business, dance or music, driver training, hair dressing, and
secretarial services.
COMMERCIAL AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISE means a commercial establishment where
permanent buildings or structures have been erected for the purpose of entertainment,
including but not exclusive to; video games, movie theatres, pinball, billiards, bowling alley,
mini golf, coin operated games, and indoor or electronically operated rides.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means premises providing residential care of persons and
licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
COMMUNITY CENTRE means a building or part of a building used for the gathering of groups
or persons for civic, educational, recreational, political or social purposes.
COMMUNITY GARDEN means an area used for the non-commercial growing of plants for
personal use or consumption by the grower and maintained by volunteers and/or non-profit
groups.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a retail store supplying groceries and other daily household
necessities to the immediate surrounding area but does not include cannabis retail stores.
COUNCIL means the Council of the Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek.
CULTURAL SITE means the use of premises for the collection, preservation and public
exhibition of works, objects, buildings, structures, or land of cultural, historical, Indigenous,
scientific, or artistic value.
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DAYCARE means the use of the building licensed as required under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act that provides daycare programs for eight (8) or less children and is typically
operated out of a residence as a home occupation. Where a daycare program serves more than
eight (8) children, and/or is located in a commercial building, it shall be deemed a Commercial
Daycare and regulated in accordance with the applicable definition and provisions.
DENSITY means the number of dwellings per unit of area of land.
DISTILLERY means the use of facilities licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act for
distilling and manufacturing spirits.
DORMITORY means a building or part of a building used as group living quarters for a student
body, religious order, or other groups as an accessory use to a college, university, boarding
school, convent, monastery, hospital, or other similar uses. Dormitories may contain communal
dining rooms and kitchens.
DUPLEX means a building containing two dwelling units each having its own principal access.
DWELLING UNIT means a building, or self-contained portion of a building, containing
sleeping, cooking and bathing facilities intended as a permanent residence and having an
independent entrance either directly from the outside of the building or through a common
area inside the building.
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE means the use of land for the preservation, protection, and restoration
of natural ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES means a facility for public services including police,
fire protection, rescue, and ambulance.
EMERGENCY SHELTER means the use of a building operated by government agencies, non-
profit
organizations,
or
faith-based
organizations
for
the
provision
of
temporary
accommodation of one or more individuals for the purpose of providing emergency and
support services.
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE means the use of a building or outdoor facility for practicing equestrian
skills and hosting equestrian events.
EVENTS CENTRE means a facility for performances and events such as musicians, rodeos,
trade shows, large sporting events, and private social events.
FARMER'S MARKET means an open air or fully or partly covered market, for the sale directly
by the producers of regional fresh, dried or frozen fruit and vegetables, meat and seafood, dairy
products, plants, locally prepared and ready-to-eat foods and regional artisanal crafts.
FENCE means a structure serving as an enclosure, barrier or boundary, and includes arbour,
archway, gate, pergola, screen trellis and wall.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION means a facility for the provision of financial and investment services
by a bank, credit union, financial planner or advisor, insurance company, investment dealer,
mortgage broker, or related businesses and may include a drive thru facility.
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FITNESS CENTRE means the commercial use of premises for the maintenance, on a one-to-
one basis or in a group session, of physical fitness including health centres, gyms, racquet and
ball courts, and studios for yoga and pilates.
FLOOR AREA means the total area of all floors in a building located above grade, measured to
the outside surface of exterior walls or the centreline of party walls, excluding any stairwells
and elevator shafts.
FLOODPLAIN means the area shown on Schedule C of this Bylaw, that is subject to flooding
based on an annual exceedance probability of 0.5% (annual exceedance probability represents
the statistical likelihood that a specified flood level, flow, or event will occur in any given year).
FLOODWAY means the area that is subject to floodwaters equal to or greater than a depth of
1 metre based on an annual exceedance probability of 0.5%.
FLOOD BOUNDARY means the extrapolated high-water mark of the 200-year flood as shown
and delineated on the Natural Assets Map contained in Schedule I of the Official Community
Plan.
FLOOD CONSTRUCTION LEVEL means an elevation relative to the Canadian Geodetic Vertical
Datum that is used to establish the elevation of the underside of a wooden floor system (or top
of concrete slab) for habitable buildings. The flood construction level is the sum of the 0.5%
annual exceedance probability flood level and the 0.6 metre freeboard, as shown on Schedule
E of this Bylaw.
FLOOD FRINGE means the area that is subject to floodwaters less than a depth of 1 metre
based on an annual exceedance probability of 0.5%.
FLOOD LEVEL means the known or estimated maximum water elevation that occurred during
the 200-year flood in Dawson Creek at any given location, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Flood Boundary and Flood Level. See Schedules C, D, and E of this Bylaw to reference the
locations of Floodplains, 15 metre Creek Buffer, and Flood Construction Levels in the City.
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FOURPLEX means a building containing only four principal dwelling units, each having its own
principal access.
FREEBOARD means a vertical distance that is added to water levels as a safety margin to
account for uncertainties in the calculation of and localized increased in water levels. The City
uses a freeboard of 0.6 metres above the 0.5% annual exceedance probability flood level.
FREEBOARD AREA means the area with a 0.5% annual exceedance probability flood depth of
0 metres, which may be subject to localized increases in water levels of less than 0.6 metres in
depth.
FUNERAL SERVICE means the provision of services related to the interment or cremation of
deceased persons, including the holding of memorial services.
GAMING FACILITY means premises used or intended to be used for games on which money
may be wagered and includes bingo halls, casinos, games of chance, slot machines, and video
lottery terminals.
GAS STATION means premises used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels, lubricating oils
and motor vehicle accessories and the mechanical servicing of motor vehicles and may include
the accessory retail sale of other automobile-related products, but does not include motor
vehicle sales or body repair shops.
GOLF COURSE includes driving ranges, pro shops and club houses serving food and beverages
but may include accessory mini-golf facilities.
GOVERNMENT USE means the use of land for the provision of governmental services and
includes schools, colleges and universities, post offices, administration offices, detention and
correctional centres, and law courts.
GRADE means the average of the elevations of natural grade or finished grade, whichever is
lower, where a building comes into contact with the ground surface of the parcel, measured
at the midpoints of the exterior walls of the building.
GREENHOUSE means a use for the display and retail sale of plants and/or trees, garden and
landscaping materials and supplies, garden furniture and may include the sale of incidental
refreshments while the greenhouse is open to the public, and the sale of seasonal fresh fruit
and produce.
HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY means a building used for the provision of human physical or
mental health services on an out-patient basis. Typical uses include acupuncture clinics,
chiropractors, dental and medical offices, health and wellness clinics, massage therapists,
naturopaths, optometrists, physical therapy clinics, medical laboratory and counseling
services.
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Figure 3: Grade
HEIGHT means the vertical distance between the highest point of a building and ground
surface directly below that highest point, and is determined as follows:
a) for buildings with flat or dome roofs, the highest point is the highest point of the
building,
b) for buildings with pitched roofs, the highest point is the highest ridge of the building,
and
c) for buildings with gambrel roofs, the highest point is the highest ridge of the building.
Figure 4: Height
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HOME OCCUPATION means an occupation or profession accessory to the use of a dwelling for
residential purposes.
HOSPITAL means an institution that is operated primarily for the reception and both the short-
and long-term treatment of persons suffering from illness, injury or disability. A hospital may
include supporting functions such as cafeteria, laundry services, maintenance services, out-
patient services, pharmacy services, and storage facilities.
HOTEL means a building which contains sleeping units intended for the accommodation of
the traveling public and may contain accessory assembly, commerce, entertainment, indoor
recreation, or restaurant uses and premises licensed for onsite consumption of alcoholic
beverages.
INDOOR RECREATION CENTRE means a facility for sports and active recreation that is
conducted indoors and available to the public. Typical uses include, but are not limited to
arenas, racquet and ball courts, indoor swimming pools, and running tracks.
INDUSTRIAL TRADE SCHOOL means a facility containing classrooms, labs, or equipment for
training in trades areas. Typical subjects include boiler operations, carpentry, electronics, gas
fitting, mechanical maintenance, pipe fitting, and welding.
KENNEL means any building, structure, compound, group of pens or cages, and/or lot where
dogs and/or cats are held.
LANDSCAPING means a vegetated area or garden that has a mix of ground cover, plants,
shrubs and trees or hard landscaping, including paving stones, decorative stonework, retaining
walls or other architectural elements.
LANE means a public thoroughfare that provides a secondary means of vehicular access to a
parcel, at the side or rear of the parcel.
LARGE VEHICLE means a vehicle in excess of 5,500 kg GVW. Large vehicles may include such
vehicles as commercial transport vehicles, buses, delivery vehicles, tow trucks and dump trucks
LARGE VEHICLE CAR WASH means a commercial enterprise providing facilities for the
washing or cleaning of large vehicles.
LIQUOR PRIMARY ESTABLISHMENT means premises licensed under the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act where the primary purpose is the service of liquor rather than food, such as pubs,
bars, lounges, and night clubs.
LIVE-WORK USE means the use of premises as a dwelling together with any commercial use
permitted in the zone.
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SALES means the display, sale, rental, and repair of heavy
machinery and equipment for agricultural or industrial purposes.
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MANUFACTURED HOME means a dwelling unit built in an enclosed factory environment in
one or more sections, intended to be occupied in a place other than of its manufacture,
constructed to the current CSA Z240 (Mobile Home) or CSA A277 (Modular Home) standard. A
manufactured home does not include a recreational vehicle.
MANUFACTURED HOME LOT means an area of land situated within a manufactured home
park and designated for the location of one manufactured home, together with permitted
additions, including yard areas, parking areas, and accessory structures. The boundaries of a
manufactured home lot are defined by the parcel lines of the individual lot within the
manufactured home park.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a parcel or parcels on which are installed or intended
to be installed two or more manufactured homes which are occupied or intended to be
occupied for residential purposes and may include common recreation facilities and common
laundry facilities but does not include retail stores. The boundaries of a manufactured home
park are defined by the parcel lines that demarcate the RMH-1 zoned parcel.
MANUFACTURING PLANT means premises used for the fabrication, processing, assembly,
treating, preparing, inspecting, altering, adapting, or finishing of materials or things in order to
produce finished goods or components thereof.
METAL STORAGE CONTAINER means a prefabricated metal container or box specifically
manufactured for the transportation of goods by rail, ship or large vehicle.
MICRO BREWERY means the use of facilities licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act for brewing and manufacturing a maximum of 160 hectolitres of beer and/or cider per
annum and may include accessory retail sales, restaurant, tours and tastings.
MICRO DISTILLERY means the use of facilities licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing
Act for distilling and manufacturing a maximum of 100,000 litres of spirits per annum and may
include accessory retail sales, restaurant, tours and tastings.
MINI STORAGE means a building or group of buildings containing lockers available for rent for
the storage of household or commercial goods.
MIXED USE means a building that has commercial uses located on the ground floor with
residential uses located on the upper floors of the building.
MOTEL means a building or buildings containing accommodation units intended for the
traveling public, with parking on the premises for each accommodation unit. Units have
individual access directly from the exterior and may or may not provide cooking facilities.
MUNICIPAL USE means a use provided by a local government and includes, but is not limited
to, administrative offices, utilities and related infrastructure, recycling and composting depots,
public works yards and accessory commercial uses.
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NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high water mark of any creek, lake, river, stream or
other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual,
and so long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark on the soil of the bed of the body of
water a character distinct from that of its banks, in vegetation, as well as in the nature of the
soil itself.
NORMAL GROUND ELEVATION means the elevation of the ground as determined by
geographic methods such as LIDAR and usually depicted using contour lines. Where a parcel
is graded to achieve a uniform elevation, the normal ground elevation may be considered as
the uniform elevation achieved by grading at the discretion of the General Manager of Major
Infrastructure and Development or designate.
OFFICE means the use of a building or part thereof for the conduct and administration of a
business, practice of a profession, or conduct of public administration and includes business,
professional, and trade offices.
OUTDOOR RECREATION means buildings, structures, or spaces for sports, active recreation,
performing, and cultural arts conducted outdoors that are available to the public. Typical uses
include, but are not limited to amphitheatres, basketball courts, outdoor gyms, outdoor
swimming pools, tennis courts, driving ranges, skateboard parks and sports fields.
PADDOCK AND STABLES means buildings, structures, or enclosed spaces for the purposes of
sheltering, penning, or boarding livestock, including horses and cattle, [as defined by the
Livestock Act].
PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held, or into which land is
subdivided, including a strata lot within a bare land strata plan, but does not include a public
thoroughfare or access route.
a) EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE means a side parcel boundary which is common to the
parcel and a street.
b) FRONT PARCEL LINE means a parcel boundary common to the parcel and a street,
provided that in respect of a corner parcel, the front parcel line is the shortest parcel
boundary common to the parcel and a street.
c) INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE means a side parcel line which does not abut a street.
d) PARCEL AREA means the area contained within parcel boundaries, measured on a
horizontal plane and expressed in square meters.
e) PARCEL COVERAGE means the percent of the parcel area covered by buildings or
structures, including accessory buildings or structures but excluding parking areas,
decks, patios, driveways, walkways and similar impermeable surfaces.
f)
PARCEL WIDTH means the dimension of a parcel between the two side parcel lines
measured 7.5 m from the front parcel line.
g) REAR PARCEL LINE means the boundary of a parcel which lies the most opposite to
and does not intersect the front parcel line.
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PASSENGER VEHICLE means a car, van, truck or other vehicle used primarily for personal use,
having not more than two axles.
PASSENGER VEHICLE CAR WASH means a commercial enterprise providing facilities for the
washing or cleaning of passenger vehicles.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a commercial establishment that provides
direct personal goods or services to persons involving the health, beauty, or grooming of a
person. Such services include, but are not limited to, barber shops, beauty salons, tailor shops,
laundry, dry cleaning, tattoo parlour, piercing parlour, watch repair and shoe repair shops.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means the use of premises for religious worship, including, but not
limited to a church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel, or religious meeting room.
PORTABLE STRUCTURE means a structure designed for temporary use, including storage,
which is not connected to public utilities. Portable structures include fabric shelters and tents,
but do not include metal storage containers. Human habitation is not permitted in a portable
structure.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building which occupies the major or central portion of a
parcel, is the chief or main building on a parcel, or constitutes the primary purpose for which
the parcel is used.
Figure 5: Parcel
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Figure 6: Principal Building
PRINCIPAL USE means the primary purpose for which land, buildings, or structures are used.
PUBLIC AUCTION means the sale by auction of items such as antiques, art and collectibles,
heavy machinery, vehicles and agricultural related items, but does not include the sale by
auction of animals.
PUBLIC PARKING means a parking area used solely for the parking of motor vehicles under
5,500 kg gross vehicle weight.
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY means a facility used to provide utilities for public consumption,
benefit, convenience or use including telecommunications, water treatment, storage or
supply, wastewater collection or treatment, stormwater collection or detention, irrigation,
heating fuel, electric power, district heat, and solid waste management.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicle intended as temporary accommodation for travel,
vacation, or recreational use and includes travel trailers, motor homes, slide-in campers,
chassis-mounted campers, and tent trailers.
RESTAURANT means a commercial establishment which prepares and serves food and
beverages to customers and may include a drive-thru facility or catering services.
RETAIL STORE means a building where goods are offered or kept for sale at retail, including
storage of limited quantities of such goods, but does not include cannabis retail stores.
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SALVAGE YARD means land or buildings used for disassembling, repairing, storing or wrecking
automobiles, tires and parts, usually for parts or scrap metal resale.
SCREENING means a visual barrier on a parcel effectively limiting the view or enclosing the
parcel from adjacent parcels and public thoroughfares and is broken only by access driveways,
lanes and walkways. Screening can be done with fencing or landscaping using shrubs, trees, a
wooden fence, masonry wall, or by a combination of these.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained accessory dwelling unit located within and forms
part of a single detached dwelling or duplex.
SECURITY OPERATOR UNIT means an accessory dwelling unit, or a dwelling unit within a
building or portion of a building, provided by an employer to offer on-site accommodation for
individuals employed on the property as security personnel of an industrial establishment.
SETBACK means the minimum distance required by this Bylaw between a building, structure
or use and each of the respective parcel lines.
Figure 7: Setbacks
SHOPPING MALL means a building, or set of buildings, which contain a variety of retail stores,
restaurants, personal service establishments, financial institutions, cannabis retail stores, and
entertainment facilities. Shopping malls may share common services and parking facilities.
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SHORT TERM RENTAL means the rental of a dwelling unit or portion thereof for periods of less
than 30 days.
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING means a building containing only one dwelling unit and is
completely separated by open space on all sides from any other structure, except its own
garage or carport. This use includes manufactured housing that conforms to the CSA A277
(Modular Home) standard but does not include the CSA Z240 (Mobile Home) standard. Where
permitted, a single detached dwelling may contain a secondary suite.
SMALL APPLIANCE SALES AND REPAIR means the sale, rental, service or repair of tools,
household appliances and equipment, machines and light construction or farm equipment
(under 500 kg).
SOCIAL SERVICE CENTRE means the non-commercial use of premises on a drop-in basis for
providing information, referrals, counseling, advocacy, health care services, activity spaces, or
dispensing of aid, food or clothing.
STORAGE YARD means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials
and equipment, logs, lumber and new building materials, monuments and stone products,
public service and utility equipment or other goods, materials, products, vehicles, equipment
or machinery are stored, bailed, piled, handled, sold, or distributed, and does not include a
salvage yard or fuel storage.
STOREY means that portion of a building which is situated between the top of any floor and
the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top
of such floor and the ceiling above it. A storey may not exceed 3.5 m in height.
STREET means a thoroughfare which provides the primary means of vehicular access to an
abutting parcel or parcels.
STRUCTURE means any construction fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water but
does not include concrete or asphalt paving, or similar surfacing of a parcel.
TOWNHOUSE means a building divided into five or more dwelling units located side by side
under one roof, each dwelling unit having its own principal access and sharing at least one
common wall with another dwelling unit.
TRADE CONTRACTOR means land and buildings used for the provision of contract services
including, but not limited to electrical, fabricating, flooring, heating, painting, plumbing,
refrigeration, roofing, landscaping, septic services, oilfield services, and ventilation and air
conditioning. A trade contractor use does not include outdoor storage of materials not related
to the contractor's trade services.
TRIPLEX means a building containing only three principal dwelling units, each having has its
own principal access.
VETERINARY CLINIC means a facility used for care, boarding, training, treatment or grooming
of small animals and includes retail sales of associated products. Typical accessory uses include
pet grooming salons and daytime boarding but does not include the sale of animals.
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL means a facility used for the care, treatment, quarantining, boarding,
breeding, training or grooming of animals and includes retail sales of associated products. This
includes such uses as large animal veterinary hospitals, boarding and breeding kennels, but
does not include the sale of animals.
WAREHOUSING means the receipt, storage and handling of bulk goods and merchandise and
the dispatch and distribution of goods and merchandise to other destinations and may also
include wholesale sales.
WHOLESALE means to sell bulk goods and merchandise.
YARD means the area created between a parcel line and the principal building as determined
by the setback.
a) EXTERIOR SIDE YARD means that portion of a corner parcel extending from the front
yard to the rear yard and lying between the side parcel line adjacent to the flanking
street and the closest side of the principal building.
b) INTERIOR SIDE YARD means that part of the site extending from the front yard to the
rear yard and lying between the side parcel line abutting another parcel and the closest
side of the principal building.
c) FRONT YARD means that part of the site lying between the front parcel line and the
front of the principal building and extending across the full width of the site.
d) REAR YARD means that part of the site lying between the rear parcel line and the rear
of the principal building and extending across the full width of the site.
Figure 8: Yard
ZONE means a zone established under this Bylaw.
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4 Establishment of Zones
4.1
Designation of Zones
4.1.1
All lands within the boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek are divided into zones
identified in Column I and described in Column II of Table 2. The correct name of each
zone created by this Bylaw is set out in Column I while the amplification found in
Column II of Table 2 is for convenience only.
Table 2: Designation of Zones
Column I
Zones
Column II
Title Elaboration
R Zones
Residential Zones
RS-1
Residential - Single Detached Dwelling Zone
RS-2
Residential - Single Detached and Duplex Zone
RS-3
Residential - Manufactured Housing Zone
RM-1
Residential - Low Density Multiple Housing Zone
RM-2
Residential - Medium Density Multiple Housing Zone
RM-3
Residential - High Density Multiple Housing Zone
RMH-1
Residential - Manufactured Home Park Zone
C Zones
Commercial Zones
C-1
Local Commercial Zone
C-2
General Commercial Zone
C-3
Highway Commercial Zone
C-4
Service Commercial Zone
INS Zones
Institutional Zones
INS-1
Institutional Zone
INS-2
Municipal Use Zone
P Zones
Public Zones
P-1
Parks and Natural Areas Zone
P-2
Recreation and Culture Zone
P-3
Exhibition Grounds Zone
M Zones
Industrial Zones
M-1
Light Industrial Zone
M-2
Heavy Industrial Zone
A Zones
Agricultural & Airport Aviation Use Zones
A
Agricultural Zone
AV-1
Aviation Use Zone
CD Zones
Comprehensive Development Zones
CD-1
Comprehensive Development One
CD-2
Comprehensive Development Two
CD-3
Comprehensive Development Three
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4.2
Location of Zones
4.2.1
The location of each zone is delineated, marked, and identified on Schedule B of this
Bylaw.
4.3
Delineation of Zones
4.3.1
Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined parcel boundary, watercourse,
or street and where the distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the
boundary shall be determined by scaling from Schedule B.
4.3.2
Where a zone boundary is shown on Schedule B as following a street, rail right of way,
or watercourse, the centerline of the street, rail right of way or watercourse shall be the
zone boundary.
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5 General Regulations
5.1
Application
5.1.1
Except as otherwise specified in this Bylaw, Section 5 applies to all zones established
under this Bylaw.
5.2 Agricultural Land Reserve
5.2.1
All lands designated as "Agricultural Land Reserve" pursuant to the Agricultural Land
Commission Act are subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act,
and all conditions, orders and regulations thereto.
5.3 Flood Control Requirements
5.3.1
Notwithstanding any other regulations of this Bylaw, no building or any part thereof
shall be constructed, reconstructed, moved or extended, nor shall any manufactured
home or unit, modular home or structure be located:
a) within 15.0 m of the natural boundary of the Dawson Creek, the South Dawson
Creek and the Ski Hill Creek shown on Schedule D or within the 0.5% AEP
floodway shown on Schedule C of this Bylaw.
b) within the 0.5 % AEP flood fringe shown on Schedule C, the underside of the
floor system or the top of any pad supporting any space or room, including a
manufactured home, that is used for dwelling purposes, business or the
storage of goods must meet or exceed the flood construction level shown on
Schedule E. The exact flood construction level for a property is to be
determined in consultation with City staff.
c) within the freeboard area shown on Schedule C, development may occur at
normal ground elevation provided that structures are not used for human
habitation. Any goods of significant value that may be damaged by floodwater
must be placed at least 0.6 m above normal ground elevation. Structures used
for human habitation must be constructed at least 0.6 m above the normal
ground elevation.
d) within the erosion hazard zones shown on Schedule D of this Bylaw.
5.3.2
Where landfill is used to achieve the required elevation set out in Section 5.3.1 b), no
portion of the landfill shall be within the setback distance required in Section 5.3.1 a)
and the face of the landfill slope shall be adequately protected against erosion from
floodwaters.
5.3.3
The City of Dawson Creek assumes no liability for damage caused by floodwater. By
developing in the floodplain, the property owner is considered to be aware of the
impact of floodwater and assumes all liability for any damage to property or goods.
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5.4 Uses Permitted in Any Zone
5.4.1
Except where specifically excluded or for lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve,
the following uses, buildings and structures are permitted in every zone:
a) municipal public works yard
b) parks, open space, community gardens, playgrounds and playing fields, multi-
use trails and ecological reserves
c) pipelines, telecommunication towers and wires, traffic control devices, clock
towers and underground utility systems
d) place of worship
e) public utility facilities for transmission of water, sewage, electrical power,
telephone, natural gas, cable television and other similar services (but not
including sewage treatment plants or electrical substations), and individual
parcels for the facilities are exempt from minimum parcel area requirements
provided that a covenant is granted to the City under s. 219 of the Land Title
Act restricting the use of the parcel to the public utility facilities
f)
rights-of-way for public transportation facilities
g) underground telecommunication lines and cables and telephone exchange
buildings
5.5 Use Permitted in Required Setback Areas
5.5.1
No building, structure, object or portion thereof shall be located within a setback
required in this Bylaw except the following:
a) arbour, trellis, fish pond, and flag pole
b) community information board
c) display yard and parking spaces provided that the display yard or parking
spaces are not located within 1.0 m of a side parcel line
d) eave, gutter, cornice, sill, belt course, bay window, chimney, or other similar
feature provided that such projections do not exceed 1.0 m
e) fence
f)
open porch, balcony, canopy, awning, patio, deck or terrace provided that such
projection does not exceed 50% of the depth of a required setback
g) public art
h) sign, so long as it aligns with City Bylaws
i)
stairs providing access to a building
j)
storage yard or loading spaces provided that the storage yard or loading
spaces are not located between the front building line and the front parcel line
k) street furniture or garbage receptacle
l)
outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts provided that such pool or tennis
court is not located between the front building line and the front parcel line
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5.6 Location and Siting of Buildings and Structures
5.6.1
No principal or accessory buildings or structures shall be sited or located closer to a
parcel line than the front, interior side, exterior side, and rear setbacks specified in this
Bylaw in respect of that parcel line.
5.6.2
A building shall not be sited on a parcel line, except for multiple unit dwellings where
the party wall separating two dwelling units is located on an interior side parcel line.
5.7 Principal Buildings and Structures per Parcel
5.7.1
Unless otherwise specified, only one principal building or structure is permitted per
parcel.
5.8 Setback Exceptions
5.8.1
Where a parcel with a width less than the required minimum existed on the date of
adoption of this Bylaw, the setback requirements of this Bylaw do not apply in the
following cases:
a) on a parcel in an R Zone, the required minimum setback from the side parcel
line is reduced to 10% of the parcel width, provided that the setback on any one
side is not less than 1.0 m, unless otherwise specified in the R Zone regulations
of this Bylaw
b) on a corner parcel in an R Zone, the required minimum setback from the
exterior side parcel line is reduced to 2.0 m provided that for every 1.0 m or part
thereof of reduction in required setback from the side parcel line, the required
minimum setback from the front parcel line is increased by an equivalent
amount, unless otherwise specified in the R Zone regulations of this Bylaw
5.8.2
Where a front parcel line is not perpendicular to the side parcel lines of a parcel, a
building may be sited such that the mid-point of the front building face is not less than
7.5 m from the front parcel line but in no case shall any portion of the building be less
than 4.0 m from the front parcel line.
5.9 Height Exceptions
5.9.1
Any of the following structures may exceed the maximum height regulations of this
Bylaw:
a) chimney
b) communications tower
c) dome or cupola
d) rooftop mechanical appurtenance screened from view from the street
e) monument
f)
solar panels
g) spire
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h) storage silo
i)
trellis, arbour, archway, and pergola
j)
turbine used for the production of wind energy
k) water tower
5.10 Site Clearance at Intersections
5.10.1
No landscaping, screening, fencing, building, structure or object may be planted or
erected to a height greater than 1.0 m above the established grade of the street within
the space indicated in blue in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Site Clearance Triangles
5.11 Temporary Use Permits
5.11.1
All areas within the boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek are designated as an area
for the issuance of Temporary Use Permits.
5.11.2
Where appropriate, a Temporary Use Permit may be issued for up to three years.
5.11.3
Temporary Use Permits may only apply for one renewal for the same use.
5.11.4
An application to renew a Temporary Use Permit shall be submitted before the current
permit expires.
5.12 Fences and Screening
5.12.1
Screening having a height of not less than 1.8 m shall be provided by the owner of a
parcel located in a Cor M-Zone along all parcel boundaries that abut parcels designated
in this Bylaw as an R-Zone. Screening materials can be any combination of evergreen
plantings, wood or masonry material.
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5.12.2 Screening required by this Bylaw shall be provided by the owner of the parcel at the
time of development of a use, building or structure on the parcel, and shall be
constructed, erected, installed or planted prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit
by the City.
5.12.3 Dumpsters shall be screened in the manner prescribed below:
a) screening shall be a minimum height of 1.8 m
b) three (3) sides of the dumpster shall be screened
c) screening materials can be any combination of evergreen planting, wood
fencing, or masonry material
5.12.4 The screening height shall be determined by measurement from the average grade
level within 1.0 m of both sides of the screening material.
5.12.5 On any parcel used for residential and comprehensive development purposes:
a) a fence located in the setback between the front building line and the front
parcel line shall not exceed 1.2 m in height
b) a fence located in the setback between the front line and the rear parcel line
shall not exceed 1.8 m in height
5.12.6 On any parcel used for commercial, public, and institutional purposes:
a) a fence located in the setback between the front building line and the front
parcel line shall not exceed 1.8 m in height
b) a fence located in the setback between the front building line and the rear
parcel line shall not exceed 1.8 m in height
5.12.7 On any parcel used for industrial, aviation and agricultural purposes:
a) a fence located in the setback between the front building line and the front
parcel line shall not exceed 1.8 m in height
b) a fence located in the setback between the front building line and the rear
parcel line shall not exceed 2.4 m in height
5.12.8 Mechanical appurtenances placed on the roof of a buildings must be screened from
view and not cover more than 10% of the roof area of a building.
5.13 Accessory Buildings and Structures
5.13.1
Accessory buildings or structures must be built either simultaneously or after the
principal building on the parcel has been erected.
5.13.2 Accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the following regulations:
a) on any parcel located in an R Zone, the total combined floor area of accessory
buildings and accessory structures shall not exceed 72.5 m2 per parcel
b) on any parcel located in the RMH-1 Zone, the total combined floor area of
accessory buildings and accessory structures shall not exceed 18.5 m2 per
dwelling unit on the parcel
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c) on any parcel located in the RMH-1 Zone, all accessory buildings and structures
must be constructed on a non-permanent foundation
5.14 Secondary Suites
5.14.1
Where expressly permitted in a zone, secondary suites shall comply with all of the
following regulations:
a) only one secondary suite is permitted on a parcel occupied by a single
detached dwelling
b) a maximum of two secondary suites are permitted on a parcel occupied by a
duplex (one per dwelling unit)
c) secondary suites must meet current BC Building Code regulations, as
amended from time to time
d) the owner of the parcel on which a secondary suite is being rented is required
to hold a City business licence
e) secondary suites shall not be subdivided or strata titled
f)
secondary suites shall be used for residential purposes only and shall be rented
for periods of not less than one month
g) off street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 5
h) in the CD-1 Zone, secondary suites are permitted within duplexes, triplexes,
and townhouses
5.15 Accessory Dwelling Units
5.15.1
Where expressly permitted in a zone, accessory dwelling units shall comply with all of
the following regulations:
a) a maximum of two accessory dwelling units will be permitted on a parcel
occupied by a single detached dwelling
b) a maximum of two accessory dwelling units will be permitted on a parcel
occupied by a duplex (one per dwelling unit)
c) accessory dwelling units must meet current BC Building Code regulations, as
amended from time to time
d) the owner of the parcel on which an accessory dwelling unit is being rented is
required to hold a City business licence
e) accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided or strata titled
f)
the floor area of an accessory dwelling unit must be at least 26.0 m²
g) accessory dwelling units shall be used for residential purposes only and shall
be rented for periods of not less than one month
h) an accessory dwelling unit is only permitted if it is located within 90.0 m of a
fire hydrant and is situated on a parcel that has at least 2.0 m unobstructed
access from the street at the front of the parcel or from a flanking street
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i)
the width of a parcel on which an accessory dwelling unit is situated must be
at least 10.0 m
j)
the maximum height of a building containing an accessory dwelling unit is 8.0 m
k) all portions of an accessory dwelling unit must be:
i.
within 7.9 m of the rear parcel line
ii.
at least 4.9 m from the single detached dwelling or duplex on the parcel
iii.
at least 0.6 m from the rear parcel line
l)
the parcel coverage of the accessory dwelling unit must not exceed 15% of the
parcel area
m) off street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 5
n) in the CD-1 Zone, one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per duplex unit
5.16 Short Term Rentals
5.16.1
Short-term rentals are permitted in all residential zones.
5.16.2 Short-term rentals are required to hold a City business license.
5.16.3 Short-term rentals are required to adhere to all provincial regulations as applicable.
5.17 Home Occupations
5.17.1
Where expressly permitted in a zone, home occupations shall comply with the following
regulations:
a) the owner of the home occupation must be a resident of the principal dwelling
unit
b) the home occupation must be conducted entirely within a dwelling unit or
within an accessory building permitted by this Bylaw
c) only one home occupation is permitted per parcel
d) no person will be employed in a home occupation who is not a resident of the
dwelling unit in which the home occupation is taking place
e) a home occupation is not permitted in a dwelling that has a secondary suite
f)
a home occupation may include such occupations as accountant, artist studio,
barber, beautician, financial advisor, massage therapist, real estate agent, tax
consultant, and other similar occupations
g) the owner or tenant of the parcel on which the home occupation is located is
required to hold a City business licence
h) the home occupation shall not involve the parking of vehicles in excess of 5,500
kg Gross Vehicle Weight, except for the purpose of making deliveries to the
premises
i)
no outdoor storage of materials, containers or finished products shall be
permitted
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j)
there shall be no external display or advertisement other than an unlit sign not
exceeding 0.25 m2 in area, bearing only the name and occupation of the owner
k) off street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 5
5.18 Bed and Breakfast
5.18.1
Where expressly permitted in a zone, bed and breakfasts shall comply with all the
following regulations:
a) the bed and breakfast shall be located within a single detached dwelling
b) the owner of the bed and breakfast shall permanently reside in the building in
which the bed and breakfast guests are accommodated
c) the maximum number of guest bedrooms is 3, accommodating no more than
6 bed and breakfast guests at any one time
d) there shall be no external display or advertisement other than an unlit sign not
exceeding 0.25 m2 in area and aligns with other City Bylaws
e) the owner of the parcel on which the bed and breakfast is located is required
to hold a City business licence
f)
bed and breakfast accommodation shall be provided for periods of less than
one month
g) off street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 5
5.19 Metal Storage Containers
5.19.1
Metal storage containers are only permitted in the R Zones under the following
conditions:
a) metal storage container may not be located within a fire lane
b) no human occupancy of a metal storage container is permitted
c) a metal storage container may be used only:
i. as temporary storage during construction on the parcel, provided that
the container is not placed prior to the issuance of a building permit
authorizing the construction and is removed within 14 days of the
issuance of the occupancy permit; or
ii. as temporary storage during alteration or renovation of a building on
the parcel, for a maximum of 90 days; or
iii. as an accessory building or structure to a principal building if the
container's colours align with the colours of the principal dwelling, and
the container is screened from adjacent properties and rights-of-way
with solid fencing, landscaping or by being placed behind, between or
within buildings
d) the number of metal storage containers located on a parcel shall not exceed 1
for temporary use and 1 for accessory use
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5.19.2 Metal storage containers are only permitted in C Zones, INS Zones, M Zones, P-2 Zones,
and P-3 Zones as accessory buildings or structures under the following conditions:
a) the number of metal storage containers located on a parcel shall not exceed 1
for the first 0.4 ha or less of parcel area and 1 container per each additional 0.4
ha of parcel area, to a maximum of 10 per parcel
b) a metal storage container may not be placed prior to the issuance of a building
permit
c) metal storage containers shall only be used for storage that is accessory to the
operation of the principal use located on the parcel
d) metal storage containers may not be stacked
e) metal storage containers shall not be located on a required parking or loading
space, on driveways or within fire lanes
f)
metal storage containers shall be sited according to the accessory building
siting regulations in this Bylaw and shall not be located between the principal
building and any street frontage, except a lane
5.20 Artist Studios
5.20.1 Where an artist studio is combined with a residential unit, the studio may only be used
by the individuals permanently residing in the residential unit associated with, and
forming an integral part of, the artist studio.
5.20.2 The maximum size for an artist studio when combined with a residential unit shall be
500 m2.
5.21 Cannabis Production, Distribution and Sale
5.21.1
No person shall use any land or building for the production, distribution or sale of
cannabis, except:
a) the indoor or outdoor cultivation of up to four cannabis plants as a non-
commercial accessory use of residential premises, in accordance with the
Cannabis Control and Licensing Act
b) the commercial cultivation of cannabis in the Agricultural Land Reserve as a
permitted farm use under the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation,
provided that no cannabis plant is grown indoors or outdoors within 60.0 m of
any zone in which any permitted principal use is residential
c) the indoor commercial cultivation of cannabis outside the Agricultural Land
Reserve in an A, M-1 or M-2 zone in which such use is expressly permitted by
this Bylaw, provided that no cannabis plant is grown within 60.0 m of any zone
in which any permitted principal use is residential
d) the retail sale of cannabis in a cannabis retail store in any zone in which such
use is expressly permitted by this Bylaw, as authorized under the Cannabis
Control and Licensing Act, provided that no part of the premises used for the
display or sale of cannabis is located within 150.0 m of:
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i.
any park as defined in City Bylaws
ii.
any playing field
iii.
any parcel on which a school or college is located
iv.
any other premises used for the display or sale of cannabis
v.
any other premises for which a provincial retail cannabis sales licence
has been issued and remains in effect, whether or not the premises are
in use
vi.
any other premises for which the Council or its delegate has
recommended the issuance of a provincial retail cannabis sales licence,
unless the licence applicant has withdrawn their application
5.22 Portable Structures
5.22.1 Portable structures are permitted in A, C, I, and P zones under the following conditions:
a) for a maximum period of 30 days in conjunction with a special event
b) portable structures may not be located in the required setback area for an
accessory building
5.22.2 Portable structures are permitted in R zones under the following conditions:
a) one portable structure not exceeding 30 m2 in area is permitted
b) portable structures are permitted solely as an accessory building or structure
to a permitted use
c) portable structures may only be located in the rear yard
d) portable structures must comply with the required setbacks for an accessory
building or structure
5.22.3 Portable structures are permitted in M and AV zones under the following conditions:
a) one portable structure per parcel is permitted
b) portable structures must comply with the required setbacks for an accessory
building or structure
c) on M parcels that abut or are located across a road from R parcels, a portable
structure is permitted for a maximum period of 30 days
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6 Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations
6.1
Off Street Parking or Storage of Large Vehicles,
Trailers, Boats or Equipment in Residential Zones
6.1.1
A maximum of one operating and licensed vehicle used for commercial purposes and
not exceeding 5,500 kg gross vehicle weight is permitted outside of a building in an R
Zone.
6.1.2
No person shall park or store a large vehicle, a dismantled or wrecked vehicle, a boat, a
trailer or construction equipment outside of a building in an R Zone except:
a) large vehicles or equipment temporarily required for the ongoing
construction, repair and servicing or maintenance of the premises
b) one dismantled or wrecked vehicle for a period of not more than 15 consecutive
days
c) one boat or vessel not exceeding a keel length of 11.0 m
d) one recreational vehicle not exceeding an overall length of 14.0 m; human
habitation is not permitted
e) one tow truck that is permitted per City Bylaws
6.2 Exemption of Downtown Area and C-2 Zones from Off-
Street Parking and Loading Requirements
6.2.1
Parcels within the area delineated in Figure 11 are exempted from providing off-street
parking and loading spaces contained in this Section 6.
6.2.2
Commercial uses within the C-2 zone are exempted from providing off-street parking
spaces contained in this Section provided that the required parking as per Table 5 is
fewer than five spaces.
6.2.3
Required off-street parking spaces as per Table 5 may be reduced by four for any parcel
within the C-2 zone, provided that Table 5 requires five or more spaces.
6.3 Exemption of Existing Buildings from Off-Street Parking
and Loading Requirements
6.3.1
The regulations contained in this Section do not apply to buildings, structures and uses
existing as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw, provided that off-street parking and
loading spaces existing at the time of adoption of this Bylaw shall be maintained in
accordance with this section for any addition to an existing building and structure or
change or addition to the existing use after adoption of this Bylaw.
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6.4 Number of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces
6.4.1
The minimum number of required off-street parking spaces, accessible off-street
parking spaces, loading spaces, and bicycle parking spaces shall be calculated as
follows:
a) the minimum number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces required for
a class of building is calculated according to Table 4 and Table 5 of this Bylaw
b) the minimum required number of off-street loading spaces required for a class
of building is calculated according to Table 6 of this Bylaw
c) in respect to a class of building permitted under this Bylaw which is not
specifically referred to in Column I of Table 5 or Table 6, the number of off-street
parking and loading spaces is calculated on the basis of the requirements for
the most similar class of building that is listed in Table 5 or Table 6
d) excluding required accessible parking spaces, where the calculation of the
required off-street parking spaces results in a fraction, a parking space need
not be provided in respect of the fraction
e) where seating accommodation is the basis for a requirement under this
Section and consists of benches, pews, booths or similar seating
accommodation each 0.5 m of width of such seating shall be deemed to be
one seat
f)
the required number of bicycle parking spaces for a class of building is
calculated according to Table 7 of this Bylaw
6.5 Location
6.5.1
The location of required off-street parking shall be as follows:
a) off-street parking and loading spaces for residential uses in an R Zone must be
located on the same parcel as the residential use
b) in the case of multi-unit residential buildings and excluding accessible parking
spaces, off-street parking and loading spaces may be located on another
parcel within 40.0 m of the building served, provided the owner of the parcel
on which the off-site parking is located grants a covenant, registrable under
the Land Title Act, to the City restricting the use of the parcel, in whole or in
part, to off street parking for the multi-unit residential building
c) Except for R zones, off-street parking spaces may be located on parcels other
than the parcel containing the building they serve, provided the off-street
parking space is located within 120.0 m of the building and the owner of the
parcel on which the parking is located grants a covenant, registrable under the
Land Title Act, to the City restricting the use of the parcel, in whole or in part,
to off street parking for the building served
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d) notwithstanding Section 6.5.1 c), off-street parking spaces for a parcel zoned C-
2 may, at the option of the owner or occupier, be:
i.
provided on the same parcel as the building or use they serve
ii.
located on parcels other than the parcel containing the building or use
they serve provided the off-street parking spaces are located within
250.0 m of the building they serve and the owner of the parcel on which
the parking is located grants a covenant, registrable under the Land
Title Act, to the City restricting the use of the parcel, in whole or in part,
to off street parking for the building served
iii.
provided through a cash-in-lieu payment to the City of Dawson Creek
in the amount of $5,500 per parking space required, for the provision of
new, and maintenance of existing, public off-street parking facilities
6.5.2
Where possible in C, I, and P zones, consider implementing a shared use parking
arrangement with neighbouring properties to better utilize parking at complementary
times of the day and night. This agreement shall be registered by a covenant.
6.6 Loading Space
6.6.1
Required off-street loading spaces must be located on the same parcel as the building
or use they serve.
6.6.2
Each off-street loading space required by this Bylaw shall not be less than 9.0 m long
and 3.7 m wide and must not have a vertical clearance of less than 3.7 m.
6.7 Parking Spaces
6.7.1
Each off-street parking space required by this Bylaw shall not be less than 3.0 m wide
and 7.0 m long and must not have a vertical clearance less than 2.2 m.
6.7.2
A required parking space may not be separated from the street or lane by another
parking space, unless for the same residential unit.
6.7.3
Adequate provision shall be made for individual ingress or egress by vehicles to all
parking spaces at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles, having
widths not less than indicated in Table 3:
Table 3: Minimum Maneuvering Aisle Width, Stall Width, and Stall Length by Angle of Aisle
Angle of
Manoeuvring Aisle
Minimum
Manoeuvring
Aisle Width
Minimum
Stall Width
Minimum
Stall Length
0° to 45°
3.5 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
46° to 60°
5.0 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
61° to 90°
7.0 m
3.0 m
7.0 m
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6.7.4
Multiple housing, commercial or institutional zones require parking spaces to be visible
through the use of line painting.
6.7.5
Where parking spaces are provided, whether covered or uncovered, they must be
designed so that vehicles are not required to back onto the street.
Figure 10: Parking Configurations
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Figure 11: Downtown Parking and Loading Exemption Area
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6.8 Surfacing & Grading of Off-Street Parking and Loading
Spaces
6.8.1
Excluding industrial zones, all off-street parking and loading spaces and access aisles
shall be surfaced with permeable paving, asphalt, concrete or similar pavement to
provide a surface that is durable and dust free.
6.8.2
Notwithstanding Section 6.10.1, in the M-1 zone, a parking area with four or more parking
spaces shall be surfaced with permeable paving, asphalt, concrete, or brick pavers.
6.8.3
For all zones:
a) all off-street parking and loading spaces and access aisles must be graded or
drained to properly dispose of all surface water in accordance with City Bylaws
b) in no case shall drainage of parking or loading areas be allowed to cross
sidewalks or public rights-of-way or be connected to the City's municipal storm
drainage system if adjacent to the subject site
i.
all parking spaces that abut a landscaped area shall be bordered by a
curb or wheel stop
6.9 Accessible Parking Spaces
6.9.1
Each accessible motor vehicle parking space must be:
a) at least 4 m in width, at least 7.0 m in length and have vertical clearance of at
least 2.75 m,
b) located as close as possible to a main accessible building entrance, and
c) clearly identified with a sign as an accessible parking space.
6.9.2
A portion of the parking spaces required by this Bylaw must be accessible parking
spaces and shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Table 4: Accessible Parking Requirements
Total Minimum Required Spaces
(as per Table 5)
Required Spaces for Accessible Parking
Less than 4
0
4 - 20
1
21 - 75
2
76 - 125
4
126 - 200
6
201 +
4 spaces plus 1 for any 100 required spaces
or fraction thereof in excess of 200
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6.10 Lighting
6.10.1
Every parking area must have a minimum maintained lighting of at least 5 lux
throughout.
6.10.2 All lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall be certified "Dark Sky Friendly" and
arranged to prevent direct light from shining onto adjacent parcels or streets.
Table 5: Minimum Required Off-street Parking Spaces
Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Minimum Required Number of Spaces
Residential
Residential Uses Not Listed
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Accessory Dwelling Unit (in
Residential Zones)
1 per bedroom up to a maximum of 2 per accessory
dwelling unit, in addition to the required spaces for the
principal residential dwelling unit
Apartment
1 per bedroom up to a maximum of 2 per dwelling unit,
and additional visitor spaces representing 15% of total
spaces required for apartments to be clearly marked as
visitor parking
Bed and Breakfast
1 per guest room, in addition to the required spaces for
the principal residential dwelling unit
Community Care Facility
1 per 3 patient beds, 1 per resident staff, and 1 visitor
parking space per 3 patient beds
Duplex
2 per dwelling unit
Fourplex
2 per dwelling unit
Home Occupation
1 per home occupation, in addition to the required
spaces for the principal residential dwelling unit
Manufactured Home Park
2 spaces per dwelling unit, and additional visitor spaces
representing 15% of total spaces required for
manufactured homes to be clearly marked as visitor
parking
Secondary Suite
1 per bedroom up to a maximum of 2, in addition to the
required spaces for the principal residential dwelling unit
Single Detached Dwelling
2 per dwelling unit
Townhouse
2 per dwelling unit, and additional visitor spaces
representing 15% of total spaces for townhouse units to
be clearly marked as visitor parking
Triplex
2 per dwelling unit
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Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Minimum Required Number of Spaces
Commercial
Commercial Uses Not Listed
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Accessory Dwelling Unit (in
Commercial Zones)
1 per dwelling unit
Automotive Dealership, Service
1 per 70 m2 of retail floor space plus 1 per service bay
Automotive Rental
1 per 70 m2 of retail floor space plus 1 per rental vehicle
Campground
1 per campsite, and additional visitor spaces representing
15% of total spaces required for campsites to be clearly
marked as visitor parking
Commercial School
1 per 50 m² of gross floor area
Delivery, Express Facility
1 per 200 m2 of gross floor area
Funeral Service
1 per 4 seats
Gaming Facility
Minimum of 10 spaces per 100 m² gross floor area
Gas Station
2 per service bay
Golf Course
4 spaces per tee
Health Services Facility
1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
Hotel/Motel
1 per guest room
Liquor Primary Establishment
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
Live-Work Use
1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
Micro Brewery/Micro Distillery
1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
Mixed Use
1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
Movie Theatre
1 per 4 seats
Office
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
Passenger Vehicle Car Wash
1 per 75 m² of gross floor area plus 1 per service bay
Personal Service Establishment 1 per 20 m² of gross floor area
Restaurant
1 per 5 seats
Shopping Mall
1 per 20 m² of gross leasable floor area
Taxi Dispatch Office
1 per operating taxi
Veterinary Clinic
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
Veterinary Hospital
1 per 70 m2 of gross floor area
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Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Minimum Required Number of Spaces
Institutional
Institutional Uses Not Listed
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Accessory Dwelling Unit
(in Institutional Zones)
1 per dwelling unit
Arena
1 per 4 seats
Assembly Hall
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
College/University
10 per classroom
Dormitory
1 per bedroom
Equestrian Centre
1 per 20 m2 gross floor area of viewing space
Events Centre
1 per 4 seats
Government Use
1 per 30 m2 of gross floor area
Hospital
1 per 2 beds for employee parking and 1 per 4 beds for
visitor parking
Indoor Recreation Centre
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
Office
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
Performing Arts Theatre
1 per 4 seats
Place of Worship
1 per 8 seating places
Elementary/Junior High School
2 per classroom
High School
10 per classroom
Social Service Centre
1 per 30 m² of gross floor area
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Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Minimum Required Number of Spaces
Industrial
Industrial Uses Not Listed
1 per 100m2 of gross floor area
Accessory Dwelling Unit
(in Industrial Zones)
1 per dwelling unit
Body Repair Shop
1 per 70 m2 of gross floor area
Brewery
1 per 40 m2 of gross floor area
Distillery
1 per 40 m2 of gross floor area
Frozen Food Locker, Ice Plant
1 per 70 m2 of gross floor area
Industrial Trade School
10 per classroom
Laboratory
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Large Vehicle Car Wash
1 per 75 m² of gross floor area plus 1 per service bay
Machinery and
Equipment Sales
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Mini Storage
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Manufacturing Plant
1 per 10 m² of gross floor area
Nursery and Greenhouse
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Public Auction
1 per 10 m2 of gross floor area
Sign Shop
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Storage Yard
1 per 200 m² of gross floor area, 1 per 400 m² of gross
area up to 400 m² and 1 per 100 m² of gross area
thereafter
Warehousing
1 per 200 m² of gross floor area, 1 per 400 m² of gross
area up to 400 m² and 1 per 100 m² of gross area
thereafter
Wholesale
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Aviation
Aviation Uses Not Listed
1 per 40 m² of gross floor area
Airport Use
1 per 40 m2 of gross floor area
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Table 6: Minimum Required Off-Street Loading Spaces
Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Minimum Required
Number of Spaces
Police Station, Fire Station
1 where floor area is 40 m2 or more
Post Office
1 per 25 m2 of gross floor area
Apartment with floor area of 465 m2 or more
1
Office Building, Hospital, Hotel Club or Lodge, Arena, Gymnasium, Auditorium, Utility,
School:
a) Less than 2,800 m2 in total floor area
1
b) 2,801 m2 to 5,600 m2 in total floor area
2
c) Each additional 5,600 m2 of fraction thereof
1 additional
Retail Store, Airport and Industrial use including warehouse except in a C-2 Zone:
a) Less than 475 m2 in total floor area
1
b) 476 m2 to 2,300 m2 in total floor area
2
c) 2,301 m2 to 4,600 m2 in total floor area
3
d) Each additional 4,600 m2 for fraction thereof
1 additional
Table 7: Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
Column I
Use of a Building or Parcel
Column II
Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces
Apartment, Townhouse
0.2 per dwelling unit
Retail, Restaurant and Office
0.2 per 100 m2 gross floor area greater than 100 m2
Elementary/Junior High School
4 spaces per classroom
High School
6 spaces per classroom
College/University
2 spaces per classroom
Other Uses
0.15 per 100 m2 gross floor area greater than 100 m2
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RS-1 - Single Detached Dwelling Zone
6.11 Permitted Uses
6.11.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RS-1 Zone
a.
Principal Uses
i.
community care facility
ii.
single detached dwelling
b.
Accessory Uses
i.
accessory buildings and structures
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
bed and breakfast
vi.
home occupation
vii.
secondary suite
6.12 Regulations
6.12.1
On a parcel located in the RS-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
300 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
10.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
RS-1
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure Located On
the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure Located On
the Same Parcel
1.5 m
g) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
11.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
i)
Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
j)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
k) Minimum Width of Principal Building and Accessory Dwelling Units
7.5 m
l)
Maximum Number of Principal Buildings per Parcel
1
m) Maximum Number of Residential Buildings per Parcel
(excluding Community Care Facility)
3
n) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Parcel
(excluding Community Care Facility)
4
6.13 Other Regulations
6.13.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
6.13.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
6.13.3
The minimum front parcel line setback of principal buildings and accessory buildings
does not apply where the subject parcel is abutting a parcel in the same zone with
existing lesser front parcel line setbacks. In these instances, setbacks of principal
buildings and accessory buildings from the front parcel line must be the greater of 5 m
and the least setback of buildings on the abutting parcel or parcels.
6.14 Site Specific Regulations
6.14.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, the minimum setback for a
maximum of 1 accessory building from the rear parcel line shall be 0.33 m on the parcel
legally described as:
a) Lot 1, Section 16, Township 78, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River
District, Plan EPP110716.
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7 RS-2 - Single Detached and Duplex Zone
7.1
Permitted Uses
7.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RS-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
community care facility
ii.
duplex
iii.
single detached dwelling
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
bed and breakfast
vi.
home occupation
vii.
secondary suite
7.2 Regulations
7.2.1
On a parcel located in the RS-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
i.
For single detached dwelling
300 m2
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
525 m2
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
300 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For single detached dwelling
10.0 m
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
15.0 m
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
9.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
RS-2
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure
Located On the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
11.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
i.
For single detached dwelling
50%
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
60%
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
60%
j)
Minimum Width of Principal Building and Accessory Dwelling Units
7.5 m
k) Maximum Number of Principal Buildings per Parcel
1
l)
Maximum Number of Residential Buildings per Parcel (excluding
Community Care Facility)
3
m) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Parcel (excluding
Community Care Facility)
4
7.3 Other regulations
7.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
7.3.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
7.3.3
The minimum front parcel line setback of principal buildings and accessory buildings
does not apply where the subject parcel is abutting a parcel in the same zone with
existing lesser front parcel line setbacks. In these instances, setbacks of principal
buildings and accessory buildings from the front parcel line must be the greater of 5 m
and the least setback of buildings on the abutting parcel or parcels.
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8 RS-3 - Manufactured Housing Zone
8.1
Permitted Uses
8.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RS-3 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
community care facility
ii.
manufactured home
iii.
single detached dwelling
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
bed and breakfast
vi.
home occupation
vii.
secondary suite
8.2 Regulations
8.2.1
On a parcel located in the RS-3 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
300 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
10.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
4.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
2.1 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
4.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.9 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure Located On
the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
11.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
j)
Minimum Width of Principal Building and Accessory Dwelling Units
3.0 m
k) Maximum Number of Principal Dwellings per Parcel
1
l)
Maximum Number of Residential Buildings per Parcel (excluding
Community Care Facility)
3
m) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Parcel (excluding
Community Care Facility)
4
8.3 Other Regulations
8.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
8.3.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
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9 RM-1 - Low Density Multiple Housing Zone
9.1
Permitted Uses
9.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RM-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
community care facility
ii.
duplex
iii.
fourplex
iv.
single detached dwelling
v.
townhouse
vi.
triplex
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
amenity space
iv.
backyard beekeeping
v.
backyard hen keeping
vi.
bed and breakfast
vii.
home occupation
viii.
secondary suite
9.2 Regulations
9.2.1
On a parcel located in the RM-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Site Area per Parcel
i.
For single detached dwelling
300 m2
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
525 m2
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
262.5 m2
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
262.5 m2
v.
For fourplex or townhouse building
1,050 m2
RM-1
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For single detached dwelling
10.0 m
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
15.0 m
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
7.5 m
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
7.5 m
v.
For fourplex or townhouse building
7.5 m per ground-
oriented dwelling unit
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure
Located On the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings
11.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
(excluding Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
i.
For single detached dwelling
50%
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
60%
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
60%
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
63%
v.
For townhouse building
75%
j)
Minimum Width of Principal Buildings and Accessory
Dwelling Units
7.5 m
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9.3 Other Regulations
9.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
9.3.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
9.3.3
The minimum site area requirement for single detached dwellings does not apply to
parcels created by subdivisions that were registered on or before the date of adoption
of this Bylaw.
9.3.4
Secondary suites and accessory dwelling units are only permitted as accessory uses for
parcels containing a single detached dwelling or duplex.
9.3.5
A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a
parcel occupied by a single detached dwelling.
9.3.6
A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a
parcel occupied by a duplex (one per dwelling unit).
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10 RM-2 - Medium Density Multiple Housing Zone
10.1 Permitted Uses
10.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RM-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
apartment
ii.
community care facility
iii.
duplex
iv.
fourplex
v.
single detached dwelling
vi.
townhouse
vii.
triplex
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
amenity space
iv.
backyard beekeeping
v.
backyard hen keeping
vi.
bed and breakfast
vii.
home occupation
viii.
secondary suite
10.2 Regulations
10.2.1
On a parcel located in the RM-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Site Area per Parcel
i.
For single detached dwelling
300 m2
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
525 m2
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
262.5 m2
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
262.5 m2
v.
For fourplex, townhouse or apartment building
1,050 m2
RM-2
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For single detached dwelling
10.0 m
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
15.0 m
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
7.5 m
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
7.5 m
v.
For fourplex, townhouse or apartment dwelling
7.5 m per
ground-
oriented
dwelling unit
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure Located On
the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
i.
For single detached dwelling
50%
ii.
For duplex on one parcel
60%
iii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
60%
iv.
For triplex divided into three parcels
63%
v.
For apartment dwelling
75%
j)
Minimum Width of Principal Buildings and Accessory Dwelling Units
7.5 m
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10.3 Other Regulations
10.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
10.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
10.3.3 The minimum site area requirement for single detached dwellings does not apply to
parcels created by subdivisions that were registered on or before the date of adoption
of this Bylaw.
10.3.4 Secondary suites and accessory dwelling units are only permitted accessory uses for
parcels containing a single detached dwelling or duplex.
10.3.5 A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a
parcel occupied by a single detached dwelling.
10.3.6 A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a
parcel occupied by a duplex (one per dwelling unit).
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11 RM-3 - High Density Multiple Housing Zone
11.1
Permitted Uses
11.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RM-3 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
apartment
ii.
community care facility
iii.
duplex
iv.
fourplex
v.
townhouse
vi.
triplex
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
amenity space
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
home occupation
11.2 Regulations
11.2.1
On a parcel located in the RM-3 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Site Area per Parcel
i.
For duplex on one parcel
525 m2
ii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
262.5 m2
iii.
For triplex divided into three parcels
262.5 m2
iv.
For fourplex, townhouse or apartment dwelling
1,050 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For duplex on one parcel
15.0 m
ii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
7.5 m
iii.
For triplex divided into three parcels
7.5 m
iv.
For fourplex, townhouse or apartment dwelling
7.5 m per
ground-
oriented
dwelling unit
RM-3
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11.3 Other Regulations
11.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
11.3.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
11.3.3
The minimum site area requirement for single detached dwellings does not apply to
parcels created by subdivisions that were registered on or before the date of adoption
of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
e) Minimum Setback between Any Building and Structure Located On
the Same Parcel
1.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
i.
For duplex on one parcel
60%
ii.
For duplex divided vertically into two parcels
60%
iii.
For triplex divided into three parcels
63%
iv.
For townhouse or apartment dwelling
75%
j)
Minimum Width of Principal Buildings and Accessory Dwelling Units
7.5 m
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12 RMH-1 - Manufactured Home Park Zone
12.1 Permitted Uses
12.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the RMH-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
community care facility
ii.
manufactured home
iii.
manufactured home park
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
bed and breakfast
vi.
home occupation
12.2 Regulations
12.2.1
On a parcel located in the RMH-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table and with the standards contained in the City
of Dawson Creek Manufactured Home Park (MHP) Bylaw:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for Manufactured Home Park
1.0 ha
b) Minimum Parcel Area for a Manufactured Home Lot
See MHP Bylaw
c) Minimum Parcel Width for Manufactured Home Park
50.0 m
d) Minimum Parcel Width for a Manufactured Home Lot
10.5 m
e) Maximum Parcel Coverage for a Manufactured Home Lot
See MHP Bylaw
f)
Minimum Setbacks for a Manufactured Home Lot
See MHP Bylaw
RMH-1
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12.3 Other Regulations
12.3.1
Other regulations with standards relevant to this zone are contained in the City of
Dawson Creek Manufactured Home Park Bylaw and City of Dawson Creek Subdivision
and Development Servicing Bylaw.
12.3.2 The minimum parcel area requirement for manufactured home park does not apply to
parcels created by subdivision that were registered on or before the date of adoption of
this Bylaw.
12.3.3 A maximum of one (1) accessory dwelling unit is permitted within a Manufactured
Home Park.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
g) Minimum Setbacks of Principal and Accessory Buildings and
Structures from the Manufactured Home Park
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
4.5m
h) Minimum Setbacks of Principal and Accessory Buildings and
Structures from a Manufactured Home Lot
i.
From front Manufactured Home Lot line
4.5 m
ii.
From interior side Manufactured Home Lot line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side Manufactured Home Lot line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear Manufactured Home Lot line
0.6 m
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13 C-1 - Local Commercial Zone
13.1 Permitted Uses
13.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
automotive service
ii.
commercial daycare
iii.
convenience store
iv.
fitness centre
v.
health services facility
vi.
live-work use
vii.
office
viii.
personal service establishment
ix.
restaurant
x.
retail store
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
13.2 Regulations
13.2.1
On a parcel located in the C-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
280 m2
b) Maximum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
10.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
6.0 m
C-1
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13.3 Other Regulations
13.3.1
The height of accessory buildings and structures may not exceed the height of the
principal building on the parcel.
13.3.2 Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when it is ancillary to a principal commercial
use, is fully screened or enclosed so as not to be visible from adjacent parcels or public
streets, and does not include derelict, scrap, or waste materials.
13.3.3 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
13.3.4 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
6.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
10.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
10.5 m
g) Maximum Parcel Coverage
75%
h) Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings or Structures per Parcel
1
i)
Maximum Parcel Area
1,000 m2
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14 C-2 - General Commercial Zone
14.1 Permitted Uses
14.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
art gallery
ii.
artist studio
iii.
assembly hall
iv.
automotive dealership
v.
automotive rental
vi.
automotive service
vii.
cannabis retail store
viii.
commercial amusement enterprise
ix.
commercial daycare
x.
commercial parking
xi.
commercial school
xii.
community care facility
xiii.
community centre
xiv.
convenience store
xv.
farmer's market
xvi.
financial institution
xvii.
fitness centre
xviii.
funeral service
xix.
gaming facility
xx.
gas station
xxi.
government use
xxii.
health services facility
xxiii.
hotel
xxiv.
liquor primary facility
xxv.
live-work use
xxvi.
micro brewery
xxvii.
micro distillery
xxviii.
mixed use
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xxix.
motel
xxx.
office
xxxi.
performing arts theatre
xxxii.
personal service establishment
xxxiii.
public parking
xxxiv.
public transportation depot
xxxv.
restaurant
xxxvi.
retail store
xxxvii.
shopping mall
xxxviii.
small appliance sales and repair
xxxix.
social service centre
xl.
veterinary clinic
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
14.2 Regulations
14.2.1
On a parcel located in the C-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
280 m2
b) Maximum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
7.5 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
0.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
0.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
0.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
0.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
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14.3 Other Regulations
14.3.1
Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when it is ancillary to a principal commercial
use, is fully screened or enclosed so as not to be visible from adjacent parcels or public
streets, and does not include derelict, scrap, or waste materials.
14.3.2 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
14.3.3 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with this Bylaw.
14.3.4 The height of accessory buildings and structures may not exceed the height of the
principal building on the parcel.
14.4 Site Specific Regulations
14.4.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, a passenger vehicle car wash is
permitted on the following parcel as described below:
a) The portion of Lot 1, Section 11, Township 78, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian
Peace River District, Plan 22830.
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15 C-3 - Highway Commercial Zone
15.1 Permitted Uses
15.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-3 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
assembly hall
ii.
automotive dealership
iii.
automotive rental
iv.
automotive service
v.
campground
vi.
cannabis retail store
vii.
commercial amusement enterprise
viii.
commercial parking
ix.
community centre
x.
delivery, express facility
xi.
farmer's market
xii.
financial institution
xiii.
fitness centre
xiv.
gaming facility
xv.
gas station
xvi.
health services facility
xvii.
hotel
xviii.
large vehicle car wash
xix.
micro brewery
xx.
micro distillery
xxi.
motel
xxii.
office
xxiii.
passenger vehicle car wash
xxiv.
personal service establishment
xxv.
public parking
xxvi.
public transportation depot
xxvii.
restaurant
xxviii.
retail store
C-3
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xxix.
small appliance sales and repair
xxx.
veterinary clinic
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
15.2 Regulations
15.2.1
On a parcel located in the C-3 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
280 m2
b) Maximum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
10.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
6.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
6.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Minimum Setback of Gasoline Service Pump from all Parcel Lines
4.5 m
h) Maximum Parcel Coverage
50%
15.3 Other Regulations
15.3.1
Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when it is ancillary to a principal commercial
use, is fully screened or enclosed so as not to be visible from adjacent parcels or public
streets, and does not include derelict, scrap, or waste materials.
15.3.2 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
15.3.3 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with this Bylaw.
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16 C-4 - Service Commercial Zone
16.1 Permitted Uses
16.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-4 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
artist studio
ii.
assembly hall
iii.
automotive dealership
iv.
automotive rental
v.
automotive service
vi.
body repair shop
vii.
bulk fueling station
viii.
cannabis retail store
ix.
commercial amusement enterprise
x.
community centre
xi.
delivery, express facility
xii.
farmer's market
xiii.
funeral service
xiv.
gaming facility
xv.
gas station
xvi.
laboratory
xvii.
machinery and equipment sales
xviii.
micro brewery
xix.
micro distillery
xx.
mini storage
xxi.
greenhouse
xxii.
office
xxiii.
passenger vehicle car wash
xxiv.
personal service establishment
xxv.
public auction
xxvi.
public transportation depot
xxvii.
radio, television and recording studio
xxviii.
restaurant
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xxix.
retail store
xxx.
sign shop
xxxi.
small appliance sales and repair
xxxii.
storage yard
xxxiii.
trade contractor
xxxiv.
veterinary clinic
xxxv.
veterinary hospital
xxxvi.
welding shop
xxxvii.
wholesale
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
16.2 Regulations
16.2.1
On a parcel located in the C-4 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
555 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
15.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
6.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
6.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
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16.3 Other Regulations
16.3.1
Outdoor storage shall be permitted only when it is ancillary to a principal commercial
use, is fully screened or enclosed so as not to be visible from adjacent parcels or public
streets, and does not include derelict, scrap, or waste materials.
16.3.2 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
16.3.3 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
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17 INS-1 - Institutional Zone
17.1 Permitted Uses
17.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the INS-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
assembly hall
ii.
cemetery
iii.
college, university
iv.
commercial daycare
v.
community care facility
vi.
community centre
vii.
emergency and protective services
viii.
government use
ix.
health services facility
x.
hospital
xi.
library
xii.
municipal use
xiii.
museum
xiv.
public parking
xv.
school
xvi.
social service centre
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
backyard beekeeping
iv.
backyard hen keeping
v.
dormitory
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17.2 Regulations
17.2.1
On a parcel located in the INS-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
17.3 Other Regulations
17.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
17.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
17.3.3 A dormitory may only be permitted as an accessory use to the principal uses of
educational or institutional facilities.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
835 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
25.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Unit)
17.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Unit
8.0 m
h) Minimum Width of Accessory Dwelling Unit
7.5 m
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18 INS-2 - Municipal Use Zone
18.1 Permitted Uses
18.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the INS-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
events centre
ii.
indoor recreation centre
iii.
municipal use
iv.
paddock and stables
v.
public parking
18.2 Regulations
18.2.1
On a parcel located in the INS-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
18.3 Other Regulations
18.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
835 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
25.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
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18.3.2
Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
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19 P-1 Parks and Natural Areas Zone
19.1 Permitted Uses
19.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the P-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
campground
ii.
cultural site
iii.
ecological reserves
iv.
outdoor recreation
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
19.2 Regulations
19.2.1
On a parcel located in the P-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
19.3 Other Regulations
19.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
19.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
835 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
25.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
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20 P-2 - Recreation and Culture Zone
20.1 Permitted Uses
20.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the P-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
arena
ii.
art gallery
iii.
assembly hall
iv.
community centre
v.
farmer's market
vi.
indoor recreation centre
vii.
museum
viii.
performing arts theatre
ix.
stadium
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
commercial daycare
iii.
fitness centre
iv.
golf course
v.
restaurant
vi.
retail store
20.2 Regulations
20.2.1 On a parcel located in the P-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
835 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
25.0 m
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20.3 Other Regulations
20.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
20.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
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21 P-3 - Exhibition Grounds Zone
21.1 Permitted Uses
21.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the P-3 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
community centre
ii.
equestrian centre
iii.
fairground
iv.
farmer's market
v.
museum
vi.
paddock and stables
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
concession stand
iii.
security operator unit
21.2 Regulations
21.2.1
On a parcel located in the P-3 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
835 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
25.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
7.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
10.5 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
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21.3 Other Regulations
21.3.1
General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
21.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Number of Security Operator Units per Parcel
1
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22 M-1 - Light Industrial Zone
22.1 Permitted Uses
22.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the M-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
agricultural processing
ii.
animal shelter
iii.
artist studio
iv.
automotive rental
v.
body repair shop
vi.
bulk fueling station
vii.
cannabis production facility
viii.
frozen food locker, ice plant
ix.
gaming facility
x.
greenhouse
xi.
industrial trade school
xii.
laboratory
xiii.
large vehicle car wash
xiv.
machine shop machinery and equipment sales
xv.
manufacturing plant
xvi.
micro brewery
xvii.
micro distillery
xviii.
mini storage
xix.
performing arts theatre
xx.
public auction
xxi.
retail store
xxii.
sheet metal shop
xxiii.
sign shop
xxiv.
small appliance sales and repair
xxv.
storage yard
xxvi.
trade contractor
xxvii.
veterinary clinic
xxviii.
veterinary hospital
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xxix.
warehousing
xxx.
welding shop
xxxi.
wholesale
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
iii.
security operator unit
22.2 Regulations
22.2.1 On a parcel located in the M-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
555 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
15.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Parcel Coverage
90%
h) Maximum Number of Security Operator Units per Parcel
1
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22.3 Other Regulations
22.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
22.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
22.3.3 Where a recreational vehicle is used to provide temporary on-site accommodation for
security personnel in lieu of a Security Operator Unit:
a)
the recreational vehicle shall be used on a temporary basis only;
b)
the recreational vehicle shall not be placed on a permanent foundation;
c)
the recreational vehicle shall not be permanently connected to water, sewer,
or other municipal servicing;
d)
the recreational vehicle shall not establish a residential use or dwelling unit for
the purposes of this Bylaw; and
e)
the use of the recreational vehicle shall be accessory and incidental to the
principal industrial use of the property.
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23 M-2 - Heavy Industrial Zone
23.1 Permitted Uses
23.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the M-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
agricultural processing
ii.
animal shelter
iii.
auto towing and storage
iv.
body repair shop
v.
brewery
vi.
bulk fueling station
vii.
cannabis production facility
viii.
distillery
ix.
fertilizer plant
x.
frozen food locker, ice plant
xi.
greenhouse
xii.
industrial trade school
xiii.
kennel
xiv.
laboratory
xv.
large vehicle car wash
xvi.
machine shop
xvii.
machinery and equipment sales
xviii.
manufacturing plant
xix.
metal storage container storage, sales and rentals
xx.
mini storage
xxi.
salvage yard
xxii.
public auction facility
xxiii.
sheet metal shop
xxiv.
sign shop
xxv.
slaughterhouse and meat packing
xxvi.
stock auction including feed parcels and stockyards
xxvii.
storage yard
xxviii.
trade contractor
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xxix.
veterinary clinic
xxx.
veterinary hospital
xxxi.
warehousing
xxxii.
welding shop
xxxiii.
wholesale
b) Accessory Uses:
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
security operator unit
23.2 Regulations
23.2.1 On a parcel located in the M-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
555 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
15.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
0.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
g) Maximum Parcel Coverage
90%
h) Maximum Number of Security Operator Units per Parcel
1
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23.3 Other Regulations
23.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
23.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
23.3.3 Where a recreational vehicle is used to provide temporary on-site accommodation for
security personnel in lieu of a Security Operator Unit:
a) the recreational vehicle shall be used on a temporary basis only;
b)
the recreational vehicle shall not be placed on a permanent foundation;
c)
the recreational vehicle shall not be permanently connected to water, sewer,
or other municipal servicing;
d)
the recreational vehicle shall not establish a residential use or dwelling unit for
the purposes of this Bylaw; and
e)
the use of the recreational vehicle shall be accessory and incidental to the
principal industrial use of the property.
23.3.4 For metal storage container sales and rentals in this zone:
a) the maximum number of metal storage containers as set out in Section 5 of
this Bylaw does not apply
b) metal storage containers may be stacked no more than 2 units high
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24 A - Agricultural Zone
24.1 Permitted Uses
24.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the A Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
agricultural processing
ii.
agriculture
iii.
agri-tourism accommodation
iv.
cannabis production facility
v.
single detached dwelling
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
iii.
backyard hen-keeping
iv.
bed and breakfast
v.
home occupation
vi.
secondary suite
24.2 Regulations
24.2.1 On a parcel located in the A Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set
out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
4.0 ha
b) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
c) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
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24.3 Other Regulations
24.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
24.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
d) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
Single Detached Dwellings
10.5 m
ii.
Buildings other than Single Detached Dwellings
17.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
17.0 m
f)
Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings and Structures per Parcel
1
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25 AV - Aviation Use Zone
25.1 Permitted Uses
25.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the AV-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
aerial applicator use
ii.
airport use
b) Accessory Uses
i.
automotive service
ii.
building material sales
iii.
office
iv.
retail store
v.
storage yard
vi.
warehousing
25.2 Regulations
25.2.1 On a parcel located in the AV-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
0.435 ha
b) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
60.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
3.0 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
3.0 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
3.0 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
lesser of 17.0 m
or 3 storeys
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
lesser of 17.0 m
or 3 storeys
AV
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25.3 Other Regulations
25.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
25.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
25.3.3 The accessory uses permitted in this Bylaw must comply with the following:
a) the accessory uses are only permitted in conjunction with a principal airport
use
b) the accessory uses must not occupy more than 20% of the gross floor area of
any airport hangar
c) the accessory uses within the airport hangar must be located within the south
half of the airport hangar
d) accessory uses are permitted within a building addition or free standing
building in addition to the airport hangar, to a maximum gross floor area
equivalent to 20% of the gross floor area of the airport hangar
e) the accessory uses as permitted in Section 26.1.1 b) must be located within a
maximum front parcel line setback of 23.0 m
25.4 Site Specific Regulations
25.4.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, water bottling and distribution is
only permitted on the parcel legally described as:
a) Lot 2, Section 12, Township 78, Range 15, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River
District, Plan PGP42279.
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26 CD-1 - Comprehensive Development One Zone
26.1 Permitted Uses
26.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the CD-1 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
apartment
ii.
community care facility
iii.
commercial daycare
iv.
convenience store
v.
duplex
vi.
fourplex
vii.
retail store
viii.
restaurant
ix.
single detached dwelling
x.
townhouse
xi.
triplex
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
secondary suite
26.2 Regulations
26.2.1 On a parcel located in the CD-1 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for Single Detached, Duplex or Commercial
Subdivisions
555 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Area for Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse and
Apartment Subdivisions
1,115 m2
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Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
c) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For Single Detached Dwellings
15.0 m
ii.
For Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse or Apartment
Dwelling
30.0 m
iii.
For Commercial Parcel
50.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
2.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
9.0 m
e) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
2.5 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.5 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
9.0 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
lesser of 10.5 m
or 2 storeys on
land that is
within 40 m of
the lane south
of 116th Avenue,
and otherwise
lesser of 16 m or
3 storeys
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures (excluding
Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height of Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Density
i.
For Single Detached Dwellings
N/A
ii.
For Townhouse Dwellings
25 dwelling
units/ha
iii.
For Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex, and Apartment Dwellings
50 dwelling
units/ha
j)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
35%
k) Minimum Building Width
6.0 m
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26.3 Other Regulations
26.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
26.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
26.3.3 For all residential dwellings, excluding single detached dwellings, and all commercial
uses:
a) those portions of a parcel not covered by buildings, structures, parking areas,
or walkways shall be fully landscaped.
26.3.4 One tree or three shrubs shall be planted for every 11.0 m or portion thereof along 17th
Street and along Adams Road.
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27 CD-2 - Comprehensive Development Two Zone
27.1 Permitted Uses
27.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in the CD-2 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
commercial daycare facility
ii.
duplex
iii.
single detached dwelling
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
accessory dwelling unit
iii.
bed and breakfast
iv.
home occupation
v.
secondary suite
27.2 Regulations
27.2.1 On a parcel located in the CD-2 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
400 m2
b) Minimum Site Area per Parcel
i.
For Single Detached Dwellings
400 m2
ii.
For Duplex Dwellings
650 m2
c) Minimum Parcel Width for New Subdivisions
i.
For Single Detached Dwellings
14.0 m
ii.
For Duplex Dwellings
15.0 m
d) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
CD-2
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27.3 Other Regulations
27.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
27.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
27.3.3 Notwithstanding Section 6 of this Bylaw, a minimum of one off-street parking space
must be provided for any accessory dwelling unit or secondary suite.
27.3.4 Off-street parking spaces may not directly access 17th Street.
27.3.5 Subject to Section 5.13.1, a secondary suite may be located within a single detached
dwelling or within each dwelling in a duplex.
27.3.6 Subject to Section 5.14.1, accessory dwelling units may be located on the same parcel as
a single detached dwelling or a duplex.
27.3.7 Notwithstanding Sections 5.14.1 and 28.2.1, an accessory dwelling unit must be:
a) on the rear side of the principal building
b) at least 4.9 m from the principal dwelling
c) at least 3.0 m from the rear parcel line
d) at least 1.2 m from the interior side parcel line
e) at least 3.0 m from the exterior side parcel line
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
e) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
f)
Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
12.0 m
g) Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
(excluding Accessory Dwelling Units)
5.0 m
h) Maximum Height for Accessory Dwelling Units
8.0 m
i)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
i.
For Single Detached Dwellings
50%
ii.
For Duplex without Accessory Dwelling Unit
60%
iii.
For Duplex with Accessory Dwelling Unit
70%
j)
Minimum Building Width for Single Detached Dwelling or Duplex
7.5 m
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28 CD-3 - Comprehensive Development Three
Zone
28.1 Permitted Uses
28.1.1
The following uses and no others are permitted in CD-3 Zone:
a) Principal Uses
i.
triplex
b) Accessory Uses
i.
accessory building or structure
ii.
backyard beekeeping
iii.
backyard hen keeping
iv.
home occupation
v.
secondary suite
28.2 Regulations
28.2.1 On a parcel located in the CD-3 Zone, no building or structure shall be constructed,
located or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the
regulations set out in the following table:
Column I
Matter to be Regulated
Column II
Regulations
a) Minimum Parcel Area for New Subdivisions
350 m2
b) Minimum Parcel Width
6.0 m
c) Minimum Setback of Principal Buildings
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
7.5 m
d) Minimum Setback of Accessory Buildings and Structures
i.
From front parcel line
7.5 m
ii.
From interior side parcel line
1.2 m
iii.
From exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
iv.
From rear parcel line
0.6 m
e) Maximum Height of Principal Buildings and Structures
10.5 m
f)
Maximum Height of Accessory Buildings and Structures
5.0 m
CD-3
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28.3 Other Regulations
28.3.1 General regulations applicable within this zone are located within Section 5 of this
Bylaw.
28.3.2 Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with Section 6 of this Bylaw.
28.3.3 Notwithstanding any other provision under this section, where an interior side wall of
the principal building is adjoined to the full length of the interior side wall of a
neighbouring principal dwelling, the parcel area may be reduced to 175 m2 and the
setback for a principal building from the interior side parcel line may be reduced to 0.0
m.
28.3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, a secondary suite is permitted within
a triplex dwelling unit within this zone.
g) Maximum Parcel Coverage
65%