Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (Consolidated April 21, 2026)
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DELTA ZONING BYLAW
No. 7600, 2017
Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017
Consolidated for Reference Purposes Only
April 21, 2026
Adopted: April 9, 2018
From time-to-time, the Zoning Bylaw is amended. Please refer to the online version of the
bylaw at https://delta.civicweb.net/document/177229 to ensure you are referring to the
current consolidation.
Current information as to individual parcel zoning should be obtained from the Community
Planning and Development Department of the City of Delta.
This document contains a consolidation of the text of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" and
incorporating amendments pursuant to Bylaws No. 7593, 7646, 7777, 7792, 7795, 7807, 7819, 7850,
7855, 7859, 7868, 7873, 7878, 7880, 7881, 7898, 7900, 7936, 7953, 7955, 7987, 7992, 8008, 8025,
8033, 8040, 8045, 8047, 8052, 8063, 8078, 8097, 8116, 8144, 8159, 8191, 8204, 8216, 8217, 8221,
8237, 8242, 8273, 8278, 8282, 8285, 8296, 8301, 8313, 8325, 8341, 8349, 8377, 8379, 8383, 8385,
8391, 8393, 8394, 8409, 8413, 8426, 8429, 8430, 8455, 8460, 8468, 8480, 8496, 8506, 8507, 8508,
8521, 8533, and 8552.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1
ENACTMENT..........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1
Title....................................................................................................................................................................1-1
PART 2
INTERPRETATION.................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1
Definitions......................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2
Interpretation Provisions...................................................................................................................... 2-36
PART 3
ZONES......................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1
Creation of Zones.........................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2
Zone Boundaries..........................................................................................................................................3-4
PART 4
APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE................................................................................................4-1
4.1
Application.....................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2
Compliance.....................................................................................................................................................4-1
4.3
Conditional Use of Land............................................................................................................................4-1
4.4
Lawful Non-Conformity............................................................................................................................4-2
4.5
Applications in Process.............................................................................................................................4-2
PART 5
ENFORCEMENT....................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1
Offences...........................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2
Penalties..........................................................................................................................................................5-1
PART 6
GENERAL REGULATIONS..................................................................................................................6-1
6.1
Use of Land.....................................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1
Uses Permitted in All Zones............................................................................................................6-1
6.1.2
Uses Permitted in Specific Zones..................................................................................................6-1
6.1.3
Uses Prohibited in All Zones...........................................................................................................6-5
6.1.3A Clarification of Cannabis in Relation to Bylaw Definitions.................................................6-5
6.1.4
Uses Prohibited in Specific Areas or Zones...............................................................................6-5
6.1.5
Lighting, Sound, Vibrations, Emissions and Noxious Uses Control..................................6-6
6.1.6
Occupancy Of Existing Dwelling During Construction Of New Dwelling.......................6-6
6.1.7
Boarders................................................................................................................................................6-7
6.1.8
Accessory Dwelling Units................................................................................................................6-7
6.1.9
Storage or Parking of Vehicles, Boats and Equipment..........................................................6-9
6.1.10 Home Occupations.............................................................................................................................6-9
6.1.11 Secondary Residential Accommodation.................................................................................. 6-12
6.1.12 Caretaker Dwelling Unit................................................................................................................ 6-12
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6.1.13 Security guard Dwelling Unit...................................................................................................... 6-12
6.1.14 Adaptable Dwelling Unit............................................................................................................... 6-12
6.1.15 Household Recycling & Collection Facility............................................................................. 6-13
6.1.16 Liquor Stores in Comprehensive Development Zones....................................................... 6-13
6.1.17 Brew Pubs.......................................................................................................................................... 6-13
6.1.18 Distribution of Prescription Drugs........................................................................................... 6-13
6.1.19 Drug Store and Pharmacy Location.......................................................................................... 6-13
6.1.20 Veterinary Clinics............................................................................................................................ 6-14
6.1.21 Outdoor Storage and Display of Goods.................................................................................... 6-14
6.2
Siting, Size and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures........................................................ 6-14
6.2.1
Setback Requirements................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.2.2
Waterfront Setbacks on Centennial Parkway........................................................................ 6-15
6.2.3
Waterfront Setbacks on Beach Grove Road South of 16 Avenue.................................... 6-16
6.2.4
Waterfront Setbacks from Georgia Strait................................................................................ 6-17
6.2.5
Special Setbacks from Street Centrelines............................................................................... 6-20
6.2.6
Setback from International Boundary..................................................................................... 6-21
6.2.7
Reduced Rear Setback.................................................................................................................... 6-21
6.2.8
In-ground Basement....................................................................................................................... 6-22
6.2.9
Basement Related Depressions.................................................................................................. 6-24
6.2.10 Permitted Projections into Required Setbacks..................................................................... 6-25
6.2.11 Garage Projections.......................................................................................................................... 6-26
6.2.12 Outdoor Swimming Pool Siting.................................................................................................. 6-28
6.2.13 Distance Between Buildings........................................................................................................ 6-28
6.2.14 Height of Buildings and Structures........................................................................................... 6-28
6.2.15 Dormers.............................................................................................................................................. 6-30
6.2.16 Accessory Structures...................................................................................................................... 6-30
6.2.17 Floor Space Ratio and Floor Area Calculation...................................................................... 6-31
6.2.18 Maximum Impermeable Area.......................................................................................................6-33
6.2.19 Alternative Energy Devices...........................................................................................................6-34
6.2.20 Waste Management......................................................................................................................... 6-34
6.3
Subdivision.................................................................................................................................................. 6-37
6.4
Temporary Use Permits......................................................................................................................... 6-37
PART 7
LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND AMENITY SPACE..............................................................7-1
7.1
General Landscape Regulations............................................................................................................7-1
7.2
Visibility Adjacent to Intersections and Streets.............................................................................7-2
7.3
Landscaping in Residential Zones........................................................................................................7-2
7.4
Landscaping and Screening in Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial,
Health Care and Public Zones.................................................................................................................7-3
7.5
Fences...............................................................................................................................................................7-4
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7.6
Retaining Walls.............................................................................................................................................7-5
7.7
Indoor and Outdoor Amenity Space....................................................................................................7-6
PART 8
OFF-STREET PARKING........................................................................................................................8-1
8.1
General Requirements...............................................................................................................................8-1
8.2
Specific Requirements for Residential Uses.....................................................................................8-1
8.3
Specific Requirements for Non-Residential Uses..........................................................................8-2
8.4
Calculation of Required Parking Spaces............................................................................................8-2
8.5
Development and Maintenance Standards.................................................................................... 8-13
8.6
Bicycle Parking.......................................................................................................................................... 8-18
PART 9
OFF-STREET LOADING.......................................................................................................................9-1
9.1
General Requirements...............................................................................................................................9-1
9.2
Required Loading Spaces.........................................................................................................................9-1
9.3
Development and Maintenance Standards.......................................................................................9-2
PART 10
AGRICULTURE ZONES......................................................................................................................10-1
10.10 A1: Agriculture Zone............................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.20 A2: Golf Course and Agriculture Zone...........................................................................................10-14
10.30 A3: Urban Interface Agriculture Zone...........................................................................................10-16
PART 11
SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES................................................................................11-1
11.10 RS1: Single Detached Residential 1 Zone....................................................................................... 11-1
11.20 RS2: Single Detached Residential 2 Zone....................................................................................... 11-3
11.30 RS3: Single Detached Residential 3 Zone....................................................................................... 11-6
11.40 RS4: Single Detached Residential 4 Zone....................................................................................... 11-8
11.41 RS4A: Single Detached Residential 4A Zone...............................................................................11-10
11.50 RS5: Single Detached Residential 5 Zone.....................................................................................11-12
11.60 RS6: Single Detached Residential 6 Zone.....................................................................................11-14
11.70 RS7: Single Detached Residential 7 Zone.....................................................................................11-16
11.80 RSC: Single Detached Residential Coach House Zone.............................................................11-18
11.90 RSF: Single Detached Residential Floating Home Zone.........................................................11-22
PART 12
DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONES......................................................................................................12-1
12.10 RD1: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 1 Zone..................................................................... 12-1
12.20 RD2: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 2 Zone..................................................................... 12-4
12.30 RD3: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 Zone..................................................................... 12-7
12.40 RD4: Infill Duplex Residential Zone................................................................................................12-10
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PART 13
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONES..............................................................................................13-1
13.10 RH40: Strata House Residential 40 Zone....................................................................................... 13-1
13.20 RT40: Townhouse Residential 40 Zone.......................................................................................... 13-4
13.21 RT50: Townhouse Residential 50 Zone.......................................................................................... 13-6
13.22 RT62: Townhouse Residential 62 Zone.......................................................................................... 13-8
13.24 RT76: Townhouse Residential 76 Zone........................................................................................13-10
13.26 TH-2: Townhouse Residential 2 Zone...........................................................................................13-12
13.30 RA20: Apartment Residential 20 Zone..........................................................................................13-14
13.32 RA112: Apartment Residential 112 Zone....................................................................................13-16
13.33 RA120: Apartment Residential 120 Zone....................................................................................13-18
13.45 RA180R: Apartment Townhouse Residential 180 Rental Zone..........................................13-21
13.50 RA6: Apartment Residential 6 Zone...............................................................................................13-23
PART 14
COMMERCIAL ZONES......................................................................................................................14-1
14.10 C1: Core Commercial Zone................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.11 C1A: Core Commercial A Zone............................................................................................................ 14-4
14.12 C1C: Core Commercial Cannabis Zone............................................................................................ 14-6
14.20 C2: Community Commercial Zone..................................................................................................... 14-7
14.21 C2A: Neighbourhood Commercial Zone......................................................................................... 14-9
14.30 C3: Tourist Commercial Zone............................................................................................................14-12
14.40 C4: Service Station Commercial Zone............................................................................................14-14
14.41 C4A: Service Station Commercial A Zone.....................................................................................14-16
14.42 C4B: Highway Commercial Zone......................................................................................................14-18
14.45 C4C: Car Wash Commercial Zone.....................................................................................................14-20
14.50 C5: Private Recreation Zone...............................................................................................................14-21
14.51 C5A: Limited Private Recreation Zone...........................................................................................14-22
14.60 CS1: Service Commercial 1 Zone......................................................................................................14-23
14.65 CS2: Service Commercial 2 Zone......................................................................................................14-25
PART 15
MIXED USE ZONES............................................................................................................................15-1
15.10 MULW: Mixed Use Ladner Waterfront Zone................................................................................. 15-1
15.20 MUPGE: Mixed Use Port Guichon East Zone................................................................................. 15-5
15.30 MUL: Mixed Use Ladner Zone...........................................................................................................15-11
15.40 MU6: Mixed Use Apartment 6 Zone................................................................................................15-14
15.41 MU6R: Mixed Use Apartment 6 Rental Zone..............................................................................15-17
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PART 16
INDUSTRIAL ZONES..........................................................................................................................16-1
16.10 I1: Low Impact Industrial Zone.......................................................................................................... 16-1
16.15 I1S: Special Low Impact Industrial Zone........................................................................................ 16-4
16.20 I2: Medium Impact Industrial Zone.................................................................................................. 16-6
16.21 I2C: Medium Impact Industrial Cannabis Zone........................................................................... 16-8
16.30 I3: Extraction Industrial Zone...........................................................................................................16-10
16.40 I4: Marine Terminal Industrial Zone..............................................................................................16-12
16:50 I5: River Industrial Zone......................................................................................................................16-13
16.60 I6: Waterfront Industrial Zone..........................................................................................................16-14
16.70 I7: High Impact Industrial Zone.......................................................................................................16-16
16.80 I8: Airport Terminal Industrial Zone.............................................................................................16-17
PART 17
HEALTH CARE ZONES......................................................................................................................17-1
17.10 HC: Health Care Zone.............................................................................................................................. 17-1
17.50 HS: Health Care Services Zone............................................................................................................ 17-3
PART 18
PUBLIC ZONES....................................................................................................................................18-1
18.10 P: Public Use Zone.................................................................................................................................... 18-1
18.11 P1A: Childcare Zone (deleted)............................................................................................................ 18-3
18.12 P1B: Community Service Zone........................................................................................................... 18-4
18.20 P2: Public Sanitary Landfill Zone....................................................................................................... 18-5
18.30 PR: Public Parks and Recreation Zone............................................................................................. 18-6
18.35 PF1 Funeral Home 1 Zone.................................................................................................................... 18-8
18.40 FS: Foreshore Zone................................................................................................................................18-10
PART 19
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES..............................................................................19-1
19.1
Intent.............................................................................................................................................................. 19-1
19.2
List of Comprehensive Development Zones and Amendment Bylaws.............................. 19-1
PART 20
SEVERABILITY AND REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAW.............................................................20-1
20.1
Severability.................................................................................................................................................. 20-1
20.2
Repeal of Previous Bylaw...................................................................................................................... 20-1
PART 21
ADOPTION DATE...............................................................................................................................21-1
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PART 22
SCHEDULES.........................................................................................................................................22-1
22.1
Schedule A: Zoning Maps...................................................................................................................... 22-1
22.2
Schedule B: Front Lot Lines of Double Fronting and Waterfront Lots.............................. 22-3
22.3
Schedule C: Scott Road Corridor......................................................................................................22-18
22.4
Schedule D: Transit-Oriented Area Parking................................................................................22-19
22.5
Schedule E: Migrant Farm Worker Housing................................................................................22-20
22.6
Schedule F: Frequent Transit Area..................................................................................................22-22
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PART 1
ENACTMENT
1.1
TITLE
1.1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017".
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PART 2
INTERPRETATION
2.1
DEFINITIONS
2.1.1
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
A
Accessible parking space
means a space within a lot, building or structure for the parking of a
motor vehicle designed to accommodate people with disabilities.
Accessory building
means a building that
(a) is customarily used in conjunction with the principal use of a lot and
may accommodate an accessory use,
(b) is situated on the same lot as the principal use, and
(c) does not share a common wall or roof with the principal structure on
the lot.
Accessory dwelling unit
means a coach house, garden suite or secondary suite, accessory to a
dwelling unit in a single detached dwelling or a duplex dwelling.
Accessory dwelling unit
occupancy permit
means a permit issued by the General Manager, Development, indicating
that an accessory dwelling unit may be used or occupied.
Accessory farm dwelling unit
means dwelling unit that is accessory to a farm house.
Accessory farm
residential facilities
means the following buildings, accessory structures or improvements
associated with a farm house, additional farm house, accessory farm
dwelling unit, or home occupation on a farm:
(a) attached or detached garages or carport;
(b) decorative landscaping;
(c) attached or detached household greenhouse or sunroom;
(d) residential-related workshop, tool and storage sheds;
(e) artificial ponds not serving farm drainage or irrigation needs; and
(f) residential related recreation areas such as, but not limited to,
swimming pools and tennis courts.
Accessory structure
means a structure that
(a) is customarily used in conjunction with the principal use of a lot and
may accommodate an accessory use,
(b) is situated on the same lot as the principal use, and
(c) does not share a common wall or roof with the principal structure
on the lot.
Amend
BL 7992, 2020
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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Accessory use
means a use that is
(a) customarily ancillary, subordinate and exclusively devoted to
a specified principal use, and
(b) carried out on the same lot as that principal use.
Adaptable dwelling unit
means a dwelling unit that is designed and constructed in compliance
with the requirements for such units in the British Columbia Building Code
and to facilitate future modification to fixture and counter heights.
Additional farm house
means a single detached dwelling or manufactured home on a farm which
is used as a residence by:
(a) a full time employee of the farm or
(b) migrant farm worker(s).
Adult entertainment
means any of the following uses:
(a) the use of any premises for performances by exotic dancers;
(b) the use of any premises for the offering of rental, use, viewing or sale
of an object (other than a contraceptive), commodity, good, material,
device, machine or entertainment which is designed or intended to
be used in or is a depiction of, or the provision of a service involving
a sexual act;
(c) the use of any premises to display or sell adult magazines
using more than 3 linear metres of shelving, being a maximum of
1 m in depth.
Adult magazine
means any pamphlet or magazine which contains a visual image or
representation of nudity or depicts sexual conduct.
Adult video store
means any premises in which a person licensed as an adult film retailer
under the Motion Picture Act sells or rents adult films, as defined under
that Act.
Agri-tourism
means tourist activities on a farm which promote agricultural themes and
may include, but are not limited to:
(a) farm tours;
(b) special events with an agricultural theme;
(c) demonstration gardens;
(d) agricultural heritage exhibitions;
(e) cart, sleigh and tractor rides;
(f) horse facilities and livestock kept for the purpose of shows;
(g) cattle driving;
(h) petting zoos;
(i)
dog trials;
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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(j)
harvest festivals;
(k) corn mazes;
but excludes the operation of on-farm gathering.
Agricultural liquid waste
means any waste by-product of farming that has less than 20%
solids, and includes agricultural waste water and silage juices, but does
not include
(a) food waste that is diverted from residential, commercial or
institutional sources, or
(b) waste materials derived from non-agricultural operations.
Agricultural liquid waste
storage facility
means lands, buildings or structures used to collect agricultural
liquid waste.
Agricultural products
means products derived from activities numbered (a) to (g) in the
definition of farming, excluding agricultural solid waste, agricultural
liquid waste and mushroom growing medium.
Agricultural site area
means the total area of that portion of a lot that is covered by
(a) all principal buildings and accessory buildings or structures greater
than 10 m2 in area measured to the outermost edge of exterior walls
excluding farm house, accessory farm dwelling unit, additional farm
house and accessory farm residential facilities, and
(b) hard-surfaced areas such as those paved with asphaltic concrete,
excluding driveways, circulation areas, staff and visitor parking
areas and areas used exclusively for parking of farm vehicles.
Agricultural site coverage
means the percentage (%) of a lot covered by the agricultural site area.
Agricultural solid waste
means any waste by-product of farming, including manure, used
mushroom growing medium, and agricultural vegetation waste, that has
20% or more solids and will not flow when piled, but does not include
(a) food waste that is diverted from residential, commercial or
institutional sources,
(b) waste materials derived from non-agricultural operations, or
(c) wood waste derived from land clearing, construction or demolition.
Agricultural solid waste
storage facility
means land, buildings or structures used to contain agricultural solid
waste or biosolids from agricultural sources, prior to its use or disposal.
Agricultural waste water
means water which contains any unwanted or used products or by-
products of agriculture such as milk, fertilizers, pesticides, detergent,
acids, phosphates, chlorine and manures.
Ammunition
means "ammunition" as defined in Part III of the Criminal Code.
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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Animal daycare
means a use located within a building which offers care for household pets,
but excludes overnight boarding.
Animal grooming
means the provision of professional hygienic care and cleaning services
to domestic animals.
Apartment building
means a residential building containing 3 or more dwelling units on a lot,
where each dwelling unit has its principal access from a common
entrance or hallway, while ground level dwelling units may have direct
ground level access to the lot, street or lane.
Arbor
means a structure which has a substantially open roof, and is open on all
sides except that when combined with a fence, in which case its lower
portion may be solid up to the maximum height permitted for the fence.
An arbor may be a freestanding structure or attached to another structure.
Arterial street
means a street classified as "Arterial" on Map 8 Road Hierarchy forming
part of "The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No.
3950, 1985".
Arts school
means a school carried on for training or instruction in languages and the
arts, including drama, dance, painting, sculpture and photography, but
excluding music, except as incidental to any of those arts activities.
Assembly hall
means premises used for the gathering of persons for religious,
charitable, philanthropic, civic, cultural, or political purposes, and
includes banquet halls and places of worship, but excludes
educational facilities.
Attic
means the space situated wholly between the roof of a building and the
ceiling of the uppermost storey, including gable ends.
Auction room
means premises used to operate auction sale businesses, which may
include an accessory retail business.
Auto detailing
means the thorough cleaning of a motor vehicle, both interior and
exterior.
Automotive body shop
means premises used to provide structural repair or finishing services for
motor vehicles, including painting and metal plating.
Automotive services
means a business that provides maintenance or repair services for motor
vehicles and may include auto detailing, but excludes an automotive body
shop, a car wash and a service station.
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Average lot depth
unless otherwise specified in a particular zone, means the lesser of
the average of the lengths of the side lot lines and the horizontal distance
between the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the
rear lot line.
Side lot line a
Side lot line b
x
Mid point
Rear lot line
Front lot line
The lesser of:
and x
a + b
2
B
Banquet hall
means premises used to hold banquets, dances, meetings, weddings and
similar events at which meals are served and which may be licenced to
serve liquor.
Basement
means a portion of a building located below the first storey, but does not
include a crawl space.
Basement access depression
means a depression that is constructed more than 0.6 m below the lesser
of the existing grade and the finished grade at any point along the
depression's perimeter within a lot for providing exterior pedestrian
access to and from an in-ground basement.
Bathroom
means a room containing at least one toilet, one washbasin and one
bathtub or shower.
Bed and breakfast unit
means a room occupied or intended to be occupied for the temporary
accommodation of paying guests, for whom meals may also be provided
as part of the paid service.
Beehive
means an enclosed structure constructed for bees to live and raise
their young.
Bees
means the insect Apis mellifera.
Bicycle space
means a space for the parking of one bicycle or electric motor assisted
cycle.
Biofuel
means liquid fuels derived from organic materials such as plant and
animal matter and include ethanol, biodiesel, methanol and bio-butanol.
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
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Boarder
means an individual renting and occupying a sleeping unit whether or not
they are provided with meals.
Boat building and repair
means the manufacturing, servicing and mechanical or structural repair
of boats and the sale, installation or servicing of related accessories and
parts, and may include the temporary storage of boats.
Boat moorage
means the attachment of a boat or other marine vessel to a wharf, dock or
float, or to a mooring buoy that is anchored to the bed of a body of water.
Bong
means a filtration device or apparatus used for smoking cannabis, tobacco
or other herbal substances.
Brew pub
means premises where beer, wine, and/or spirits, which are
manufactured on site, are served and sold under appropriate licences
issued by the British Columbia Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
Brewery
means a licensed establishment for the brewing and manufacturing
of beer.
Building
means any structure, enclosed wholly or partially by a roof or roofs,
supported by walls, columns or posts and used or intended to be used for
supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
Building depth
means the greatest distance measured perpendicularly between the
building's exterior wall facing the front lot line and its exterior wall facing
the rear lot line.
Building envelope
means the area of a lot within the lines formed by all required setbacks.
Building official
means a person or persons designated by the City as a building inspector,
plumbing inspector or plan checker, and includes the supervisors of the
persons holding these positions.
Business Licence
means a valid licence obtained from the City to carry on a business, trade,
profession or other occupation, issued and approved pursuant to the
"Delta Business Licence Bylaw No. 7670, 2017.
C
Cannabis dispensary
means a premises used for the sale, barter, distribution or dispensing of
cannabis or any products containing or derived from cannabis, or the
advertising or offering of such items for sale, barter, distribution or
dispensing.
Cannabis production
means the growing, cultivation, drying, testing, packaging, storage or
distribution, including barter or sale, of cannabis or any products
containing or derived from cannabis.
Cannabis research and
development
means the systematic research, testing, data collection and manipulation,
or technical or scientific development of cannabis or any products
containing or derived from cannabis, and may include a research
laboratory, but does not include cannabis production.
Car wash
means a building or structure containing facilities for washing and
cleaning motor vehicles, including tunnel car washes, coin-operated
automatic car washes, and coin-operated self-service car washes, and may
include the provision of auto detailing services.
Amend
BL 7881, 2019
Amend
BL 8480, 2025
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Caretaker dwelling unit
means a self-contained dwelling unit provided on a lot for the
accommodation of an owner or employee working on the same lot and
includes a dwelling unit for the accommodation of a minister or person in
a similar capacity for a place of worship on the same lot, but does not
include a security guard dwelling unit.
Cash for gold
means premises used to carry on the business of purchasing gold, silver
or other precious metals for credit or cash.
Cellar
means that portion of a building between two floor levels which
(a) is partly or wholly underground,
(b) has more than one-half of its height, measured from the floor to the
underside of the floor system directly above, below the adjacent
finished grade around the entire exterior of the building, and
(c) has a height less than 1.95 m measured from the floor to the
underside of the floor system directly above.
Cemetery
means premises used for the interment of human remains or
memorialisation of the deceased, and may include facilities for
memorial services.
Channelized stream
means a permanent or relocated watercourse that has been diverted,
straightened or diked.
Charitable casino
means premises for which a gaming event licence has been issued by the
Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch of the Province of British
Columbia to a charitable or religious organization, which event shall have
a duration of not more than two consecutive days.
Cheque cashing centre
means premises, other than those of a financial institution, used to carry
on the business of cashing cheques or negotiable instruments for a fee
charged or chargeable to the payee of the cheque or the payee's agent.
Chicken coop
means a structure that is used to house hens, including but not limited to
roosting areas, nesting boxes, and feeding areas.
Chicken run
means a structure that is used to contain hens, comprised of a fenced and
roofed outdoor area.
Childcare facility
means premises used for the care of children, including group child care,
preschool, family child care, occasional child care, multi-age child care,
in-home multi-age child care, and child minding, all as defined, licensed
and regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and
Child Care Licensing Regulation B.C. Reg. 332/2007.
City
means the City of Delta.
Civic use
means the use of land, buildings or structures by the City or the provincial
or federal government for public purposes, and includes community
centres, fire halls, libraries, museums, city hall and police stations.
Amend
BL 7987, 2020
Amend
BL 7987, 2020
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Club
means a facility maintained and used by and for members of a social,
athletic, recreational, fraternal, benevolent, patriotic or veterans
organization, or non-profit society, not operated primarily for pecuniary
gain, and may include accessory food and beverage service, but does not
include an assembly hall, a private smoking club, a cannabis dispensary,
cannabis production, or cannabis research and development.
Coach house
means a dwelling unit that is located together with a garage in an
accessory building on a lot.
Coffee shop
means premises used to prepare, serve and sell beverages, snacks and
light meals.
Cogeneration facility
includes the combined heat and power engine and all additional
components needed to achieve the production and transfer of heat and
electricity from the engine to the greenhouse or interconnection site.
Cold storage facility
means premises used for the cooling, freezing and cold storage of
perishables such as food and flowers, including manufacturing of ice.
Collector street
means a street classified as "Collector" on Map 8 Road Hierarchy forming
part of "The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No.
3950, 1985".
Combined heat and
power efficiency
means useful energy output by a combined heat and power engine divided
by fuel input, based on a 100% load.
Combined heat and
power engine
means an engine that produces both electricity and thermal energy for
heating or cooling from a single fuel input.
Commercial vehicle
includes
(a) any motor vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle weight over 5,500 kg,
(b) any motor vehicle having permanently attached to it a truck or
delivery body,
(c) a hearse, a limousine, a motor bus or van that is designed to carry
more than 10 persons, a road building machine, a taxi, a tow vehicle
and a tractor,
(d) any combination of truck, truck tractor, semi-trailer and trailer,
(e) a motor vehicle having a compression release braking system installed
or employed in addition to the standard braking systems, and
(f) other vehicles as specified by regulation of the Lieutenant Governor
in Council pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act.
Communication systems
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the operation of radio
and television broadcasting, telephone, telegraph, cable and other
communication systems.
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BL 7795, 2018
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Community care facility
means premises for the accommodation and care of persons who require
continuing assistance due to age, medical infirmity or disability. A
community care facility may or may not be licensed under the Community
Care and Assisted Living Act.
Community centre
means a multi-purpose facility that offers a variety of programs of a
recreational, social, informational or instructional nature, and may
include an indoor recreation facility or outdoor recreation facility.
Community garden
means the non-commercial use of land by members of a community for
the growing of fruits, vegetables, and native and ornamental plants on
individual or shared plots.
Community services
means services provided by a government or non-profit organization to
members of the community, including counseling, support, volunteer
assistance, and administration related thereto. This use does not include
a cannabis dispensary, methadone clinic or methadone dispensary.
Composting
means the biological and chemical decomposition of organic matter,
under controlled circumstances, which includes a thermophilic phase.
Confined livestock area
means an outdoor, non-grazing, non-crop area where livestock, farmed
game or poultry are confined by fences, structures or topography. This
includes, but is not limited to, feed lots, exercise yards, holding areas,
poultry ranges, paddocks, corrals, outdoor riding arenas and turnout
pens. It does not include seasonal feeding areas.
Constructed ditch
means a human-made watercourse constructed for the purpose of
draining or irrigating land but does not include a surface drain.
Construction equipment
means any equipment or device designed and intended for use in
construction or material handling, including, but not limited to, air
compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, bulldozers,
tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers,
generators, off-highway haulers and trucks, ditchers, compactors, rollers,
pumps, concrete mixers, graders and other material handling equipment.
Construction services
means the use of land, buildings and structures for office and storage
purposes for contractors offering services related to the construction of
buildings, roads, bridges, pipelines or communications facilities, including
site preparation, landscaping or irrigating of land.
Convenience store
means a store which sells groceries, flowers, confectioneries or other
convenience items at retail, but does not include a drug store, cannabis
dispensary, methadone clinic, methadone dispensary or pharmacy.
Cooking facilities
means equipment, devices or appliances that can be utilized to prepare a
meal within a dwelling unit and includes a sink, countertop, gas or electric
range or stove, counter-top cooking unit, or any other such culinary
facility or any combination of such culinary facilities, and includes the
arrangement of service lines which provide the energy source used or
intended to be used to operate such facilities.
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Cooperative association
means an association as defined in the Cooperative Association Act as
amended from time to time, which was incorporated for farm purposes.
Cottage business
means offices for marine related services and professions, artists'
studios, craft and artisan-based workshops, seasonal fish smokehouses,
accessory sales, and rental or display of goods produced by the resident
operating the cottage business only.
Crawl space
means that portion of a building which is located below the first storey or
basement and has a height of not more than 1.2 m measured from the
floor or surface of the ground to the underside of the floor system directly
above it.
Cultural facility
means a museum, archive, gallery, library, interpretation centre, theatre
for the performing or recorded arts or similar facility.
D
Decommission
in relation to an accessory dwelling unit means the removal of cooking
facilities, including the permanent capping of gas lines, and the removal of
electric range or stove receptacles and related circuit breakers and the
hood fan of the range or stove and connected ventilation, that form part of a
an accessory dwelling unit.
Detention pond
means a body of water, either constructed or natural, used to store
water, including storm water run-off or snowmelt, but excluding
agricultural waste water and waste water, for later use or release into a
drainage system.
Distillery
means a licensed establishment for the distilling and manufacturing
of spirits.
Dormer
means an architectural element that projects from below the roof ridge of
the primary sloping roof surface of a building for the purpose of
fenestration or providing a living area, or for aesthetic purposes only, and
typically employs a gable or shed roof
Drive-in restaurant
means premises used to prepare, sell and serve food and beverages for
consumption by customers seated in motor vehicles parked on
the premises.
Drive-through restaurant
means premises used to prepare and sell food and beverages that are
provided to customers in motor vehicles for consumption elsewhere.
Drug store
means a retail store containing a pharmacy that fills a broad range of
prescriptions and devotes at least 65% of its floor area to the display and
sale of general merchandise, and health and beauty products, other than
prescription drugs, and does not include a cannabis dispensary or
methadone dispensary.
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
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Duplex dwelling
means a building containing 2 dwelling units divided horizontally or
vertically, with each dwelling unit having a separate exterior entrance and
where permitted by this Bylaw, a secondary suite. For a side-by-side
duplex dwelling, the length of the common wall shall not be less than 15%
of the exterior perimeter of the smaller dwelling unit, measured
horizontally. A single detached dwelling with a secondary suite is not
considered a duplex dwelling for the purposes of this Bylaw.
Dwelling unit
means one or more habitable rooms containing cooking facilities, eating,
living and sleeping areas and bathroom facilities, and occupied or
constructed to be occupied by a person or persons living together as a
single household unit.
E
Edge planning area
means those lands included and within 150 m of the boundary of the
Agricultural Land Reserve.
Education facility
means schools and other premises used for the provision of educational
programs, and may include libraries, museums, and other repositories of
artifacts or similar objects, but excludes trade schools.
Electric motor assisted cycle
means a motor assisted cycle, as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act, that
meets the criteria prescribed in the Motor Assisted Cycle Regulation
B.C. Reg. 151/2002.
Electric vehicle
means a motor vehicle that is powered partially or entirely by a
rechargeable battery that runs an electric motor.
Electric vehicle charger
means a complete assembly and device for providing Level 2 charging
power transfer to, and information exchange with, an electric vehicle
installed at a parking space equipped with an energized electric vehicle
outlet or junction box.
Electric vehicle energy
management system
means a system used to control the timing and rate of charging for an
electric vehicle charger by employing monitors, communications
equipment, controllers, timers and other applicable devices to enable load
sharing for multiple electric vehicles to charge on a shared circuit
simultaneously.
Energized electric
vehicle outlet
means a connected point in an electrical wiring installation to which
sufficient current is supplied, and an outlet provided, to enable the use or
installation of an electric vehicle charger.
Equestrian facility
means any land, buildings, structures or improvements used for
keeping horses, and may include the provision of horse boarding
services, horse training and riding lessons.
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
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Existing grade
means the topographic elevation (in Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum)
prior to any land alteration or construction, as established on a legal
survey plan prepared by a registered British Columbia land surveyor.
Exotic dancers
means persons who give a performance during which either a substantial
portion or all of their body is not covered by clothing.
Exterior side lot line
means a lot line, not being the front lot line or rear lot line, common to a
lot and a flanking street.
F
Family
has the same meaning as household.
Farm
means an area of land whose primary use is for farming and which
(a) consists of one or more lots, all of which are operated by a farm
owner and managed as a single business unit, and
(b) is classified as a farm under the Assessment Act.
Farm alcohol production
facility
means an "alcohol production facility" as defined in the Agricultural Land
Reserve Use Regulation, B.C. Reg. 30/2019, as amended from time to
time, and includes Ancillary Uses as defined in that regulation.
Farm cannabis processing
means wet trimming, drying, sorting, milling, packaging, storing, testing,
destruction or other processing of cannabis grown on the lot but does not
include cannabis production.
Farm home plate
means all of that portion of a lot including or located between a farm
house, accessory farm dwelling unit, additional farm house and any
associated accessory farm residential facilities.
Farm home plate:
migrant farm
worker housing
means all of that portion of a lot which includes or is located between
migrant farm worker housing, outdoor amenity space, and accessory
buildings used solely by migrant farm workers for recreation or storage of
their personal items.
Farm house
means a single detached dwelling or mobile home or modular home used
for the accommodation of one family, a member of which operates the
farm on the lot on which the single detached dwelling, mobile home or
modular home is located.
Farm retail area
means the aggregate inside and outside floor area dedicated to farm
retail sales, but does not include parking areas, driveways, office space,
change rooms, lunchrooms, washrooms or areas for processing or
product storage.
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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Farm retail sales
means the retail sale of
(a) agricultural products,
(b) products of on-farm processing and on-farm product preparation,
(c) manure and spent mushroom compost, and
(d) non-agricultural items
to the general public for personal or general household consumption.
Farm vehicle
means motor vehicle defined as farm tractors and implements of
husbandry in the Motor Vehicle Act, as amended from time to time.
Farming
means the use of land, buildings or structures for any of the following:
(a) growing, producing, raising or keeping animals and plants, including
(i) cannabis, only when grown in accordance with the criteria
prescribed in Section 10.10.13(c),
(ii) apiculture,
(iii) poultry, and
(iv) the growing of mushrooms,
and the primary products of those plants or animals, but does not
include the breeding of pets or operating a kennel;
(b) cultivation in plantations of any specialty wood crops or specialty
fibre crops prescribed by the Minister responsible for Agriculture;
(c) turf production, with approval under the Agricultural Land
Commission Act, if required;
(d) raising or keeping of farmed game by a person licensed to do so
under the Animal Health Act;
(e) raising or keeping of fur-bearing animals by a person licensed to do
so under the Animal Health Act;
(f) raising or keeping of exotic animals prescribed by the Minister
responsible for Agriculture;
(g) a British Columbia licensed winery or cidery, provided that the use is
in accordance with all conditions in the Agricultural Land
Commission Act and all regulations or orders pursuant thereto;
(h) the following farm activities to enable uses (a) to (g) above of the
farm on that lot:
(i)
clearing, draining, irrigating or cultivating land;
(ii)
using farm machinery, equipment, devices, materials
and structures;
(iii) applying fertilizers, manure, pesticides, biological control
agents, including ground and aerial spraying;
(iv) storage of agricultural products and the products of on-farm
processing and on-farm product preparation.
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
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Fence
means a structure used as an enclosure or for screening purposes, and
includes gates and walls, but excludes retaining walls and arbors.
Film production studio
means premises used for the production of motion pictures, videos,
television or sound recordings, but does not involve the presence of an
audience.
Financial institution
means premises used for the operation of a chartered bank, trust
company, finance company, credit union, mortgage company or
investment company, but excludes drive-through facilities and cheque
cashing centres.
Finished grade
means:
(a) the topographic elevation (in Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum) as
identified on the lot grading plan most recently approved by the City,
or
(b) the existing grade where there is no lot grading plan that has been
approved by the City.
Firearm
means a firearm as defined in Part III of the Criminal Code, excluding
those devices referred to in Subsection 84(3) of the Criminal Code.
Firearms business
means the selling, bartering, warehousing, storing, distributing, repairing,
maintaining or manufacturing of ammunition or firearms for gain or profit.
First storey
means the uppermost storey having its floor level not more than 2 m
above finished grade.
Flanking street
means a street, excluding a lane, abutting a lot line which is not the front
lot line or the rear lot line.
Flat roof
means a roof with a slope less than 3 vertical to 12 horizontal.
Floating home
means a structure located on the surface of water incorporating a
floatation system and containing one dwelling unit only, and intended
for or being used or occupied for residential purposes on the water
and not for navigation.
Floor area
means the area of any floor of a building measured to the outside of the
exterior walls and includes the area occupied by interior walls and
partitions. Floor area of a portion of a building is measured from the
middle of common walls to the outside of exterior walls, or between the
middle of common walls where such portion is not bounded by an
exterior wall.
(Deleted Floor area- additional farm house definition)
(Deleted Floor area- farm house definition)
Amend
BL 8078, 2022
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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Floor area - migrant farm
worker housing
means the total area contained within the exterior walls of a building
measured to the exterior sheathing excluding
(a) any common laundry, washroom or storage facility areas and
mechanical rooms, and
(b) open balconies, decks, terraces and exterior steps.
Floor space ratio
unless otherwise specified in a particular zone, means the figure obtained
when the total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot is divided by the lot
area, subject to the following:
(a) certain floor area may be excluded from the calculation pursuant to
Section 6.2.17(a);
(b) any high ceiling floor area shall be counted twice in the calculation
pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b) for a single detached dwelling and a
duplex dwelling.
Front elevation
means the elevation of a building or structure, or portion thereof, as
viewed from the front lot line.
Front lot line
unless otherwise specified in a particular zone, means the lot line or lot
lines common to a lot and an abutting street other than a lane, provided
that:
(a) for a corner lot, the lot line or lot lines with the shortest dimension
abutting a street shall be the front lot line;
(b) only for the purpose of siting a new dwelling in the RS and RD zones,
the owner of a corner lot may choose which is the fronting street and
which is the flanking street, and the front lot line shall be the lot line
common to the lot and the chosen fronting street;
(c) only for the purpose of establishing the setback requirements on a
panhandle lot, the front lot line shall be the rear lot line of the lot or
lots situated between the fronting street and the principal portion of
the panhandle lot;
Fronting Street
Front lot line
Panhandle
lot
Adjacent
lot
(d) for the double fronting and waterfront lots shaded on Schedule B,
despite Subsections (a), (b) and (c), the front lot line shall be the lot
line indicated on the Schedule;
(e) For waterfront lots along River Road West, the front lot line shall be
the lot line closest to the River Road West right-of-way.
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Fronting street
means a street, excluding a lane, adjacent to a front lot line.
Funeral home
means premises used for the preparation of the dead for burial or
cremation and the holding of funeral services, including the display,
storage and sale of caskets and other related funeral supplies, but not the
cremation of human remains.
G
Gaming activity
means the use of land, buildings or structures for any game of chance
played with cards, dice or other mechanical or electronic device or
machine for money, token or anything of value, excluding:
(a) Charitable casino,
(b) Lottery tickets,
(c) Club Keno, Chaser or other electronic games of chance which are
initiated by the purchase of a ticket from a Club Keno Corner located
within a liquor primary establishment licensed by the British Columbia
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch or from a lottery ticket vendor
licensed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, and
(d) Pull tabs, only as part of a Club Keno Corner located within a liquor
primary establishment licensed by the British Columbia Liquor
Control and Licensing Branch.
Garage
means a building, or a portion of a principal building or an accessory
building, that is used for the parking of one or more motor vehicles and is
totally enclosed with a roof, walls, and one or more doors.
Garbage storage space
means the centralized space allocated within a building or structure or on
a lot for communal deposit and temporary storage of garbage between
collection days.
Garden shop
means premises used for the sale of trees, plants and flowers and
associated gardening and landscaping supplies and equipment.
Garden suite
means a dwelling unit that is located within a detached accessory
structure with no attached garage, on the same lot as a principal structure.
General Manager,
Development
unless otherwise specified, means the General Manager, Development of
the City or their delegate.
General Manager,
Engineering
unless otherwise specified, means the General Manager, Engineering of
the City or their delegate.
Golf course
means par 3, executive, pitch and putt and regulation golf courses.
Greenhouse
means a structure which is covered with translucent material, used for
growing plants and is of sufficient size for persons to work within.
Greenhouse operation
means the use of a greenhouse on a farm for the purpose of growing plants.
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Gross floor area
means the total floor area of all storeys contained within the exterior
walls of a building and includes the floor area of any half storey, any
stairwell in each storey, and any garage that forms part of the building.
Gross leasable floor area
means the total floor area of a building designed for tenant occupancy and
exclusive use, including basements and upper floors.
H
Half storey
means
(a) an attic which has a finished or unfinished floor and a floor area less
than 50% of the floor area of the storey immediately below it,
(b) an in-ground basement, or
(c) a cellar.
Hazardous waste
means "hazardous waste" as defined in the Hazardous Waste Regulation
B.C. Reg. 63/88 under the Environmental Management Act, including
(a) dangerous goods if they
(v) are no longer used for their original purpose, and
(vi) meet the criteria for Class 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 or 9 of the federal
dangerous goods regulations,
including those that are recycled, treated, abandoned, stored or
disposed of, intended for recycling, treatment or disposal or in
storage or transit before recycling, treatment or disposal,
(b) PCB wastes,
(c) biomedical wastes,
(d) wastes containing dioxin,
(e) waste oil,
(f) waste asbestos, waste pest control product containers and wastes
containing pest control products, including wastes produced in the
production of treated wood products using pest control products,
(g) leachable toxic waste,
(h) waste containing tetrachloroethylene,
(i)
wastes listed in Schedule 7 of the Hazardous Waste Regulation B.C.
Reg. 63/88, and
(j)
waste containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon,
but does not include
(k) household refuse that is collected from residential premises,
(l)
domestic sewage,
(m) dangerous goods that are defective, surplus or otherwise not usable
for their intended purpose and that are in the process of being
returned directly to a manufacturer or supplier,
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(n) asphalts and tars used in the manufacture of asphaltic concrete and
roofing materials,
(o) waste wood products treated with wood preservatives or wood
protection products registered under the Pest Control Products
Act (Canada),
(p) household hazardous waste that
(vii) is removed from a return collection facility in accordance with an
authorization from the owner of the return collection facility, and
(viii)
is to be reused for its originally intended purpose,
(q) wood ash, or pulp mill dregs and grit, that would be hazardous
waste only because they are classified under the federal dangerous
goods regulations as Class 8, or
(r) waste that
(ix) has a pH greater than or equal to 2.0 and less than or equal to
12.5, and
(x) would be a hazardous waste only because it is classified under the
federal dangerous goods regulations as Class 8 because of pH.
Hazardous waste facility
means premises used for the receiving, collecting, sorting, repackaging or
transfer of hazardous waste.
Health care office
means premises used for the provision of out-patient physical or mental
health services on an out-patient basis of a preventive, diagnostic,
treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative or counselling nature by physicians,
dentists, physiotherapists, provincially licensed massage therapists,
psychologists, psychiatrists, naturopaths or other health care
practitioners, and includes medical laboratories, but excludes cannabis
dispensaries, massage parlours, mental health facilities, methadone clinics,
methadone dispensaries, pharmacies and polyclinics.
Health spa
means premises used for physical and emotional treatment of persons,
and may contain fitness facilities and pool facilities, but excludes massage
parlours.
Hen
means a female egg-laying chicken. For the purposes of this bylaw, hens
are included in the group referred to as poultry
Highway
means a street, road, lane, bridge, or any other way intended for the use of
the public, but does not include a waterway.
Home improvement supplies
means products used for the improvement of homes and properties,
including lumber, building materials, paint, flooring, hardware, plumbing
materials and garden supplies and similar materials and supplies.
Home occupation
means a business carried on as an accessory use to a dwelling unit by a
person residing in the dwelling unit.
Hookah
means a single or multi-stemmed device used for smoking cannabis,
tobacco or other herbal substances, including dried fruit and vegetables.
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Hospital
means premises providing accommodation and medical care for sick,
injured or infirm patients, and designated as a hospital or licensed as a
private hospital under the Hospital Act.
Hotel
means an establishment which provides accommodation to persons
requiring temporary lodging while absent from their normal or
permanent place of residence, which contains
(a) tourist accommodation units,
(b) a lobby, and
(c) a guest registration area,
and may also contain the following accessory uses:
(a) a coffee shop;
(b) a restaurant;
(c) a liquor primary establishment;
(d) a banquet hall;
(e) retail sales;
(f) recreation facilities.
Household
means an individual or 2 or more persons related by blood, marriage,
common law marriage or adoption or a group of not more than 4
unrelated non-transient persons living together in one dwelling unit as a
single housekeeping unit, and includes live-in employees of the household.
Household goods repair
means a business that provides repair services for consumer household
products, including appliances, bicycles, computers and similar products,
but excluding motor vehicles.
Household hazardous waste
means a hazardous waste that
(a) results from any of the following activities or uses involving anything
in any product category as defined in the Recycling Regulation B.C.
Reg. 449/2004 under the Environmental Management Act:
(xi) a domestic activity at a residence,
(xii) personal use, or
(xiii) a person's use in relation to their own residence,
and
(b) under a regulation of the Province of British Columbia must be
accepted at a return collection facility.
Household hazardous
waste facility
means premises used for the receiving, collecting, sorting, repackaging or
transfer of household hazardous waste, but excluding storage of household
hazardous waste for a period greater than 2 years.
Household pets
means animals or birds customarily domesticated in the Province of British
Columbia, excluding horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or poultry.
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Household recycling and
collection facility
means premises used for the collection, sorting, compaction and
temporary storage of empty beverage containers, including recyclable
glass, metal, plastic and polycoated cartons, and electronic equipment,
but specifically excluding
(a) processing of recyclable material other than compaction, and
(b) collection and storage of antifreeze, flammable liquids, gasoline,
lubricating oil, paints, pesticides, solvents and other hazardous
materials and substances.
I
Impermeable material
means buildings, structures, asphalt, concrete, brick, stone, and wood,
grouted pavers and other surfaces that prevent water from penetrating
into the ground beneath.
In-ground basement
means that portion of a building between two floor levels which has more
than 50% of its total exterior perimeter wall area, measured from the
finished floor to the top of the floor system directly above it, below the
lower of the existing grade and the finished grade. For the purposes of
this definition, existing grade and finished grade are measured along the
exterior walls of the building, disregarding localized depressions for
driveways and walkways.
Independent school
means an independent school as defined in the Independent School Act.
Indoor amenity space
means an indoor space which is provided for the private use of owners,
tenants or employees for recreational, social and cultural activities, and
may include recreational, sports or fitness facilities, libraries, meeting
rooms, or workshops, and not for commercial purposes. Guest rooms
without cooking facilities may also be provided as indoor amenity space in
multi-unit residential zones.
Indoor amenity space:
migrant farm worker housing
means an indoor space which is provided for the private use of the
migrant farm workers approved for that farm, and may be used for
recreational, social and cultural activities, and not for commercial or
residential purposes.
Indoor recreation facility
means an enclosed building used and equipped for the conduct of sports,
leisure, health and fitness activities, where patrons are predominantly
participants and not spectators, including, but not limited to, arenas,
gymnasiums, swimming pools, curling rinks, ice rinks, bowling alleys,
billiard halls, rock climbing facilities, dance, martial arts or yoga studios
and indoor racquet courts, but excluding massage parlours and
shooting ranges.
Interior side lot line
means a lot line, not being the front lot line or rear lot line, common to more
than one lot, to a lot and a lane, or to a lot and a pedestrian or cycling path.
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K
Kennel
means the use of land, buildings or structures to contain or board dogs,
cats or other animals.
L
Landscaping
means any combination of trees (including existing trees and native
shrubs), plant material, lawns, decorative boulders, sculptures,
decorative fences, arbors and the like, arranged and maintained so as to
enhance the environment and embellish the appearance of a lot or
where required by this Bylaw to screen a lot or a use on a lot. This does
not include parking spaces, aisles, driveways, walkways, other areas
surfaced with impermeable materials, gravel or bark mulch used as a
groundcover, or areas overgrown with uncontrolled weeds. The terms
landscape and landscaped have a corresponding meaning to landscaping.
Lane
means a narrow highway that provides access to an abutting lot, but shall
not include a half road.
Level 2 charging
means electric vehicle charging level as defined by SAE International's
J1772 standard that requires a circuit with a minimum 40-amp 240-volt
supply, with a minimum performance level of 12 kWh over an 8 hour
overnight period per electric vehicle charger, assuming all parking spaces
are in use by a charging electric vehicle.
Licensed gross vehicle weight
means the gross vehicle weight for which a vehicle is licensed.
Licensed net vehicle weight
means the net vehicle weight for which a vehicle is licensed.
Liquor primary establishment
means premises for which a liquor primary licence has been issued by
the Province of British Columbia Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
where the primary purpose is the service of liquor, as opposed to food,
such as pubs, bars, lounges and night clubs.
Liquor store
means a retail store selling primarily wine, beer, liquor or other alcoholic
beverages for consumption elsewhere, but does not include a wine store.
Lot
means
(a) a parcel of land created by subdivision under the Land Title Act,
(b) a parcel of land created by the filing in the Land Title Office of a bare
land strata plan, but does not include any common property or
limited common property (as those terms are defined in the Strata
Property Act) associated with such parcel of land, or
(c) all the land within a strata plan other than a bare land strata plan.
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
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Lot coverage
unless otherwise specified in a particular zone, means the percentage (%)
of a lot covered by all buildings and structures that extend more than 0.6
m above the ground surface, but does not include any multi-unit
residential, commercial or industrial parking structure whether above or
below the finished grade, up to 3 m in height, the roof of which is designed
and constructed to be used as a public or private open space.
Lot line
means any line which forms the legally defined boundary of a lot.
Lot width
means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the
minimum front setback line except
(a) for an irregular shaped lot, it is the shortest distance between the 2
side lot lines, which adjoin each end of the minimum front setback
line, measured in a straight line that coincides with at least one point
on the front setback line without encroaching into the front setback
area, and
(b) for a panhandle lot, it is the length of the lot line which is common to
the lot and the abutting street.
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Low impact industry
means the manufacturing, processing, testing, assembling, finishing or
packaging of goods or materials that
(a) takes place entirely inside a building,
(b) does not cause glare, sound or vibration impact that exceeds the
maximum amount set out in Section 6.1.5, and
(c) is not offensive to the neighbouring areas by reason of smoke,
dust or other airborne particles, odour, heat, or electrical or
electronic interference,
but excluding any cannabis production, cannabis research and
development, hazardous waste facility, household hazardous waste facility,
solid waste facility, fat or oil rendering or refining, fish processing, leather
tanning, natural gas or oil production, and processing of radioactive
materials.
M
Machine shop
means premises used for the shaping, fabricating, joining and repairing of
materials by means of machines or tools, including the use of welding
equipment.
Manufactured home
means a residential structure containing at least one bathroom,
manufactured as a dwelling intended to be occupied in a place other than
that of its manufacture, and designed to be ready for occupancy upon
arrival on the site.
Manufacturing
means the production, fabrication or processing of raw materials into
finished goods or products with the use of machinery or equipment, and
includes refining, packaging and distribution of products created on the
premises, but excludes cannabis production, cannabis research and
development, incineration, power generation and recycling.
Marina
means premises, including the surface of water, used for the docking,
launching, mooring and storage of boats and other marine vessels, as well
as sale or rental of boats. It may also include ancillary facilities such as
laundry and bathroom facilities, and marine accessories sales and rental.
Marine fuelling
means a marine-based facility with fuel storage and pumping equipment
used for the sale of marine fuels and lubricating oils as well as a limited
range of marine boat parts, equipment and accessories.
Massage
means the act of kneading, massaging, manipulating, rubbing, stimulating
or touching by any means a person's body or part thereof, but does not
include massage treatment given by a person duly licensed or registered
under any statute of the Province of British Columbia governing such
activities other than the Community Charter.
Massage parlour
means any premises where a massage is performed, offered or solicited
for a fee.
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
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Maximum height
means
(a) for the purpose of determining the maximum height for a landscape
screen, fence, arbor or retaining wall, the maximum vertical distance
as specified in Part 7 of this Bylaw, and
(b) for the purpose of determining the maximum height for a principal
structure or an accessory structure, the upper limit of the vertical
building envelope or as otherwise specified in a particular zone of
this Bylaw.
Mental health facility
means a private mental health facility licensed under the Mental Health
Act, or a provincial mental health facility designated under the Mental
Health Act.
Methadone clinic
means premises used principally to prescribe or dispense methadone to
persons and may include the provision of counseling and other support
services to those persons.
Methadone dispensary
means premises, the primary activity of which is the selling of methadone
or the filling of methadone prescriptions for persons.
Mid-roof
means the mean level between the top of the ridge of a pitched roof and
the eaves of the roof.
Migrant farm worker
means a labourer from a country other than Canada who engages
temporarily in farm work as a participant in either the Federal Seasonal
Agricultural Worker Program or the Pilot Project for Occupations
Requiring Lower Levels of Formal Training (National Occupation
Classifications C and D), as amended or replaced from time to time.
Migrant farm worker housing
means a manufactured home or an additional farm house used solely for
the purpose of providing cooking, sanitary and sleeping facilities for
migrant farm workers.
Miniature golf
means a novelty golf game played with a putter on a miniature course
usually having tunnels, bridges, sharp corners and obstacles.
Mixed use residential building
means a building containing dwelling units which occupy more than
50% of the gross floor area of the building, with commercial or other
non-residential uses occupying the lower floor or floors, but does not
include secondary residential accommodation.
Mobile home
means a factory built dwelling unit, manufactured to the CAN/CSA Z240
(Mobile Home) standard, capable of being moved from place to place on
an integrated chassis and where permitted by this Bylaw, placed on a
foundation complying with CSA Z240.10.1 Site Preparation, Foundation
and Anchoring of Manufactured Homes.
Modular home
means a manufactured single detached dwelling constructed to the CAN/
CSA A277 (Modular Homes) standard.
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Motel
means an establishment which provides accommodation to persons
requiring temporary lodging while absent from their normal or
permanent place of residence, which contains
(a) tourist accommodation units,
(b) a lobby, and
(c) a guest registration area,
and may also contain the following accessory uses:
(a) a coffee shop;
(b) a restaurant;
(c) retail sales;
(d) recreation facilities.
Motor vehicle
means a vehicle, not run on rails, that is designed to be self propelled or
propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires or on
board storage batteries, but does not include an electric motor assisted
cycle or a motorized wheelchair.
Mushroom growing medium
means a composted mixture that is used or intended to be used for
growing mushrooms.
N
Natural boundary
of the Fraser River
means the visible high water mark of the Fraser River where the presence
and action of the water are so common and usual and so long continued
in all ordinary years as to mark, upon the soil of the bed of the river a
character distinct from that of the banks thereof in respect to vegetation
as well as in respect to the soil itself.
Natural stream
means a watercourse that has not been created or altered by humans and
perennially or intermittently contains surface water, but does not include
a channelized stream or constructed ditch.
Nature park
means any area of land or tidal water which is used or intended to be
used for education or conservation of the natural environment, habitats,
plants, wildlife, or species at risk, and may include structures such as
boardwalks, trails and trail signage.
Neighbourhood café
means premises used for the preparation, service and sale of food and
non-alcoholic beverages to the public for immediate consumption, and
includes such uses as a coffee shop, juice bar or ice cream parlour, but
excludes a restaurant, a drive-in restaurant and a drive-through restaurant.
Non-motorized
recreational equipment
means bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards, windsurfers, surfboards, rafts,
tubes, hiking gear, sports equipment, and similar recreation equipment.
Nucleus colony
means a colony of not more than 5 removable frames primarily used for
raising and storing queen bees.
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Nursery
means premises used for the growing and sale of trees, plants and flowers,
and sale of associated gardening and landscaping supplies and equipment,
but does not include a cannabis dispensary, cannabis production or cannabis
research and development.
O
Occupancy permit
means the permission or authorization in writing by a building official to
occupy a building or structure for the approved occupancy.
OCP designation
means the land use designation applicable to a lot as designated in the
Future Land Use Plans forming part of "The Corporation of Delta Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985".
Off-track betting
means the use of land, buildings or structures for teletheatre wagering,
simulcast wagering or satellite wagering.
Office operation
means the use of land, buildings or structures primarily for conducting the
administrative functions of a business, profession, service, industry,
government or like activity, but does not include a health care office, cannabis
dispensary, methadone clinic, methadone dispensary or polyclinic.
Official Community Plan
means "The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan
Bylaw No. 3950, 1985".
On-farm composting
means the controlled biological oxidation and decomposition, on a farm,
of agricultural solid waste, manure, straw, vegetative waste, wood waste,
ground paper, hog fuel, mill ends, wood chips, bark or sawdust, but
excluding demolition waste, construction waste, tree stumps, branches,
logs or log ends. It does not include composting for the purpose of or
resulting from mushroom growing medium preparation or storage.
On-farm gathering
means the use of agricultural land for an event which may or may not be
agricultural in nature.
On-farm processing
means the transformation of agricultural products, on a farm, by
processes, including mixing, smoking, drying, canning, size reduction,
fermentation, or treatment by heat, cold, chemical or biological means, to
increase the market value or convenience to the consumer, the
preparation of feed for livestock, poultry, farmed game, or fur bearing
animals located on the farm, and mushroom growing medium preparation
and storage, but does not include the processing, preparation or sale of
hot or cold food items for on-site consumption, on-farm composting and
on-farm soilless medium production.
On-farm product preparation
means cleaning, sorting, separating, grading, packing and other methods
of preparing agricultural products on a farm.
Outdoor amenity space
means an open space free of roadways and parking areas, and primarily
intended for the enjoyment and recreational use of the occupants of the
buildings for which such space is provided.
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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Outdoor recreation facility
means the use of land and accessory buildings or structures for sports and
active recreation conducted outdoors, not including shooting ranges.
Typical uses include tennis courts, ball fields, lacrosse boxes, athletic
tracks and fields, playgrounds, swimming pools, outdoor racquet courts,
miniature golf and lawn bowling greens.
P
Panhandle lot
means a lot which abuts the rear lot line of another lot on the same
fronting street, and is accessed from that street by a narrow strip of land.
Parallel parking space
means a parking space located parallel to the edge of a highway, driveway,
parking aisle or curb.
Parking space
means a space within a lot, building or structure for the parking of a
motor vehicle.
Parks and public open space
means any area of public land which is used or intended to be used by the
public for recreation purposes, and may include community gardens and
outdoor recreation facilities.
Pawn shop
means premises used to carry on the business of granting credit to
individuals for personal, family or household purposes with
(a) security interests in consumer goods taken into possession, or
(b) consumer goods purchased under express or implied agreements or
undertakings that the goods may be repurchased by the sellers.
Permitted projections
means projections from the face of a building or portion of a building
permitted in Section 6.2.10 of this Bylaw.
Permitted use
means a use of land, buildings, structures or the surface of water
expressly authorized by this Bylaw, including a principal use and an
accessory use for a particular zone, and a use permitted by Parts 4 and 6
of this Bylaw.
Personal services
means a business that provides individualized services to a customer,
including aesthetician, barbering, beauty services, dry cleaning,
hairdressing, laundromat, piercing, photography, shoemaking, tailoring
services, and tattooing, but excluding massage parlours.
Pharmacy
means premises licensed as a pharmacy under the Pharmacy Operations
and Drug Scheduling Act, but does not include a cannabis dispensary or
methadone dispensary.
Pitched roof
means a roof with a slope equal to or greater than 3 vertical to 12 horizontal.
Polyclinic
means an integrated medical services operation that provides a
combination of services that may include health care offices, medical
laboratories and other related medical services, together with a
pharmacy or a drug store, all in one location, but excludes a cannabis
dispensary, a methadone clinic and a methadone dispensary.
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Power generation
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the generation of electricity
or other forms of energy for distribution to users not on the property.
Principal building
means any building that accommodates a principal use.
Principal farm building
means any building that accommodates the main use or uses of a farm, but
does not include any accessory farm buildings.
Principal structure
means any structure that accommodates a principal use.
Principal use
means a use specified as a principal use in a zone.
Printing, publishing
and allied industries
means an industry that carries out printing of any kind, engraving,
blueprinting, duplicating, or that publishes newspapers, books,
magazines or other printed material.
Private smoking club
means a social or recreational club, whether or not operated for profit,
including the premises of a fraternal organization at which attendance is
limited to members of the club, and where smoking is done or practised,
but does not include a residential building or any dwelling units.
Public utility
means a system, work, plant, equipment or service, whether owned or
operated by the City or by a corporation regulated under a Federal or
Provincial statute, which furnishes any of the following services and
facilities to or for the use of the public:
(a) communication by way of telephone, optical cables or other cables;
(b) public transportation by bus or railway;
(c) supply and distribution of water;
(d) collection and disposal of sewage or stormwater;
(e) production, transmission and delivery of gas or electricity or
another form of energy;
(f) collection of garbage or recyclable material;
but excludes a cogeneration facility and independent power generation.
Purpose-built rental
means a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building or mixed use
residential building that is purposely designed and built to provide rental
accommodation, and that is classified as residential rental tenure or
subject to a housing agreement or registered covenant.
Amend
BL 8204, 2022
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R
Rear lot line
means the lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line, or the
point of intersection of side lot lines if all lot lines intersect the front lot
line. Distances shall be measured between the midpoints of the lot lines.
Recording studio
means premises used for rehearsing, recording and producing audio,
video, radio, television, motion pictures and similar productions, and
includes related audience seating areas and administrative offices.
Recreation vehicle
means a vehicle which is designed to provide temporary living
accommodation for travel, vacation or recreational use, and may be self
propelled, towed or transported.
Recreational marine vessel
means a non-commercial boat or personal watercraft.
Recyclable material
means a used product, substance or container, excluding hazardous waste,
that:
(a) is managed as a marketable commodity by the owner or operator of
a site; or
(b) is intended to be used in the manufacture of a new product.
Recycling
means the receiving, cleaning, sorting, baling, packaging, processing,
treating, transfer or composting of solid waste, recyclable material or
hazardous waste for the primary purpose of reselling or reusing
materials which are no longer used for their originally intended
purpose, but excludes
(a) auto dismantling or salvage and sale of auto parts,
(b) backyard composting,
(c) composting of waste generated on a farm for use on that farm, and
(d) storage of solid waste or hazardous waste for a period greater than
2 years.
Recycling storage space
means the centralized space located within a building or structure or on a
lot for communal deposit and temporary storage of recyclable material
between collection days.
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Research and development
means activities related to the innovation, introduction and improvement
of products and processes.
Residential rental tenure
means in relation to a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building or
mixed use residential building, a tenant's right to possession as a rental
unit under a tenancy agreement as contemplated under the Residential
Tenancy Act.
Restaurant
means premises used to prepare, serve and sell food and beverages to the
public for consumption on the premises or elsewhere, and includes a
take-out restaurant, but excludes a drive-in restaurant, a drive-through
restaurant and a liquor primary establishment.
Retail sales
means the sale of goods, wares or merchandise to the general public for
personal or household consumption, and includes department stores,
food stores and drug stores, but excludes convenience stores, garden shops,
liquor stores, cannabis dispensaries, methadone clinics, methadone
dispensaries, service stations, stand-alone pharmacies and wine stores, and
the sale of aircraft, boats, mobile homes, modular homes, motor vehicles,
recreation vehicles, trailers and similar conveyances.
Retaining wall
means a structure supported by or sunk into land to hold back soil or rock
from a building, structure or area.
Rooster
means a male chicken.
S
Sanitary landfill
means a site used primarily for the storage, baling, packing, processing,
treatment and disposal of solid waste not including hazardous waste other
than waste asbestos.
Secondary residential
accommodation
means one or more dwelling units in a building which accommodates
primarily non-residential uses, and does not include a caretaker dwelling
unit or a security guard dwelling unit.
Secondary suite
means an accessory dwelling unit that is located within a single
detached dwelling or duplex dwelling, meets the BC Building Code and
has been issued an accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit.
Deleted Secondary suite occupancy permit definition.
Self storage
means a facility that provides separate, individual storage units for rent
to the general public for self service storage of personal goods, materials
and equipment.
Seniors congregate housing
means a building or portion of a building containing dwelling units for elderly
residents and includes a communal dining area and associated kitchen, social
and recreational areas, and provision of services for residents.
Amend
BL 8078, 2023
Amend
BL 8052, 2021
Amend
BL 7987, 2021
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
Amend
BL 8394, 2023
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8379, 2024
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Separation distance
means an area free of any buildings and structures.
Service station
means premises used principally for the sale of fuels, electrical energy,
lubricating oils and accessories for motor vehicles, and may include
accessory repairing and maintenance services for motor vehicles, but
excludes an automotive body shop.
Setback
means the horizontal distance from a lot line, or other feature specified in
a regulation in this Bylaw, to the outermost projection of a building or
structure, other than a structure or feature that is specifically permitted
within a minimum setback area in this Bylaw.
Shipping container
means an enclosed container originally designed for the transportation of
freight, whether or not it is actually being used for such a purpose.
Shopping centre
means a comprehensively planned commercial development providing
a combination of retail shopping, personal services and office uses for
the community.
Single detached dwelling
means a detached residential building containing one dwelling unit and,
where permitted by this Bylaw, a secondary suite. It includes a modular
home, but excludes a mobile home.
Sleeping unit
means one or more habitable rooms containing facilities for living and
sleeping but not including cooking facilities, and occupied or intended to
be occupied by a boarder, client or customer.
Smoking
means holding or otherwise controlling or using a lighted cigarette, cigar,
bong, hookah, pipe, activated e-cigarette as defined in the Tobacco and
Vapour Products Control Act, or other device burning tobacco, cannabis
or any products containing or derived from cannabis, or any other herbal
substance, including dried fruits and vegetables.
Soil-based farming
means the use of land for the growing of plants outdoors in soil. This
includes such activities as clearing, draining, irrigating and cultivating the
soils of a lot, using farm machines, equipment, devices and materials, as
well as harvesting, storing, sorting, cleaning, grading and packaging
products grown on a lot.
Soilless medium
means a material that is manufactured for the growing of plants and may
contain natural soils or organic compounds such as peat and bark, but
excludes mushroom growing medium.
Solar energy system
means a device which relies upon solar radiation as an energy source for
the generation of electrical or thermal energy for on-site consumption.
Solid waste
means dry waste or recyclable material from residential, commercial,
industrial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources,
other than hazardous waste, liquid waste, biomedical waste, semi-solid
waste and radioactive waste.
Solid waste facility
means premises used for the recycling of solid waste or recyclable
material or both and excludes sanitary landfills.
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
Amend
BL 7880, 2020
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Sports rehabilitation centre
means a facility that provides integrated therapeutic planning and
rehabilitation for sports related injuries.
Stairwell
means an opening in a floor that accommodates only a flight of stairs.
Storey
means that portion of a building, other than a crawl space and a half
storey, 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 basement other than an
in-ground basement is considered to be a storey.
Strata house
means a residential building for ground oriented housing containing 2 to
4 dwelling units. Each building shall have a mix of unit sizes, including at
least one of each of the following:
(a) a studio or 1-bedroom unit;
(b) a 2- or 3-bedroom or larger unit.
Strata lot
means a parcel of land shown on a strata plan other than a bare land
strata plan, but does not include any common property or limited
common property (as those terms are defined in the Strata Property Act)
associated with such parcel of land.
Street
has the same meaning as highway.
Structure
means a construction of any kind whether fixed to, supported by or sunk
into land or water.
Surface drain
means a temporary or permanent trench used to drain surface water
around a farm building or farm structure, or between crop rows.
T
Tandem parking
means 2 parking spaces, one behind the other, with a shared access to a
driveway, drive aisle or street.
Temporary use
means the use of a lot or lots, for a short period of time, which is not a use
permitted in the zone of the lot or lots.
Theatre
means premises used for dramatic, musical or other live or recorded
artistic performances, but excludes cinemas, movie theatres and drive-in
theatres.
Tourist accommodation unit
means one or more habitable rooms which contain a sleeping area with
bathroom facilities, and which may also contain cooking facilities, for the
accommodation of the travelling public on a daily or weekly basis.
Townhouse
means a residential building or buildings, each of which contains 3 or more
dwelling units that share one or more party walls with an adjacent dwelling
unit, and each dwelling unit has a separate exterior entrance either at or
near finished grade or from the roof deck of a parking structure.
Amend
BL 8391, 2024
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
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Trade school
means premises used for instruction in an industrial occupation such as
bricklaying, carpentry, electrical wiring, motor vehicle mechanics, plumbing,
sheet metal work and similar occupations typically requiring a period of
apprenticeship.
Transportation
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the provision of air,
water, railway, truck, bus or taxi transportation services, including repair
and maintenance and services incidental to transportation. This use
excludes storage, repair, cleaning, modifying and outdoor storage of
shipping containers.
U
Underground parking
means a building or part thereof where parking spaces are accommodated
and the roof of which, or the finished floor next above is not more than
0.6 m above the finished grade of the immediately adjacent land, except
for local depressions for driveways and walkways.
Upland area
means all or that portion of a lot located inland from the natural boundary
of the Fraser River.
Use
means the purpose for which any lot, land, site, surface of water, building or
structure is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained.
Utility trailer
means a vehicle without motive power that is commonly used for the
transport of goods, materials or equipment.
V
Van accessible parking space
means an accessible parking space within a lot, building or structure for the
parking of a motor vehicle with platform lifts, side ramps or other mobility
assistance designed to accommodate people with disabilities.
Vehicle
means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be
transported or drawn on a highway, but does not include a device designed
to be moved by human power, a device used exclusively on stationary rails
or tracks, an electric motor assisted cycle or a motorized wheelchair.
Amend
BL 7992, 2020
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Vertical building envelope
means a 3-dimensional space which is determined in accordance with
Section 6.2.14(e) of this Bylaw and above which buildings and structures
may not project.
Veterinary clinic
means premises used by one or more licensed veterinarians and
associated staff to provide medical, surgical and general health care
treatment of domestic animals, and may include indoor boarding during
the period of treatment.
W
Warehousing, wholesaling
and distribution
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the storage and
distribution of goods, excluding cannabis and anything containing or
derived from cannabis, in large quantities by a warehouse operator, a
distributor, a manufacturer, or a supplier who sells the goods at wholesale
or at retail at other locations.
Waste oil
means automotive lubricating oil, cutting oil, fuel oil, gear oil, hydraulic oil
or any other refined petroleum based oil or synthetic oil, and any material
or substance containing such oil in a total concentration greater than 3%
by weight, where the oil through use, storage or handling has become
unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss
of original properties.
Security guard dwelling unit
means a self-contained dwelling unit provided on a lot for the
accommodation of security or surveillance personnel associated with an
operation located on the same lot, but does not include a caretaker
dwelling unit.
Water area
means that portion of a lot extending from the natural boundary of the
Fraser River to the boundary of the lot in the Fraser River, and any
permitted water occupancy area, which may include land, land covered by
water or both, that is owned, leased or managed by the Province of
British Columbia.
Water occupancy area
means an area of land, land covered by water or both pursuant to a lease,
licence or other authorization from the Province of British Columbia.
Water oriented recreation
means leisure activities on or in the water such as fishing, swimming,
boating and water skiing.
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
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Wind energy device
means a device to generate, collect, store or distribute mechanical power
or electricity converted from wind.
Wine store
means a retail store that sells exclusively wine and no other alcoholic
beverages for consumption elsewhere.
Winery
means a licensed establishment for the fermenting and manufacturing
of wine.
Wrecked motor vehicle
means a motor vehicle that
(a) is not licensed for the current year, and not situated in and enclosed
by a building, or is not capable of being moved by its own motive
power, and not situated in and enclosed by a building, or
(b) is reduced to parts, frames, or bodies not situated in and enclosed by
a building.
Y
Yard
means the area of a lot between the building faces of a principal structure
and the lot line opposite to those building faces, extending across the full
width of the lot in the case of a front or rear yard, or across the full depth
of the lot in the case of an interior or exterior side yard.
Z
Zone
means one of the areas into which the City has been divided, as specified
in this Bylaw and identified in Schedule A.
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2.2
INTERPRETATION PROVISIONS
2.2.1
In this Bylaw, defined terms are shown in italic type except for those in headings.
2.2.2
Despite the provisions contained in this Bylaw, the General Manager, Development may, at their
discretion, determine the average lot depth, lot width, front lot line, interior side lot line, exterior
side lot line, rear lot line, building depth and vertical building envelope for lots whose shape is
not clearly addressed in this Bylaw.
2.2.3
In this Bylaw, a reference to any bylaw of the City is a reference to that bylaw as amended,
whether amended before or after the effective date of this Bylaw.
2.2.4
A sidenote to a regulation or provision, shaded in a
paintbrush format as shown in the example to the
right, does not form part of this Bylaw, and must be
considered to have been added for convenience of
reference only.
2.2.5
In this Bylaw:
(a) where "dBA" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "decibel";
(b) where "ha" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "hectares";
(c) where "kg" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "kilograms";
(d) where "m" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "metres";
(e) where "mm" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "millimetres";
(f) where "m2" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "square metres";
(g) where "MWe" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "mega-watts
of electricity";
(h) where "N/A" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "not applicable";
(i)
where "RD" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean any Duplex Residential zone found in
Section 12 of this Bylaw;
(j)
where "RS" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean any Single Detached Residential zone
found in Section 11 of this Bylaw;
(k) where "UPH" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "units
per net hectare";
(l)
where "%" is used following a number, this shall be interpreted to mean "percent";
(m) where "<" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "less than";
(n) where ">" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "greater than";
(o) where "≤" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "less than or equal to";
(p) where "≥" is used, this shall be interpreted to mean "greater than or equal to".
2.2.6
For multi-unit residential or mixed use zones, if the lot area is reduced due to road dedication,
the lot area for the purpose of calculating density will be based on the lot area prior to the road
dedication.
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 3 | ZONES | Page 3-1
PART 3
ZONES
3.3
CREATION OF ZONES
3.3.1
The area of the City to which this Bylaw applies is divided into the following zones:
Zone
Zone Symbol
Zone Delegation
Agriculture
A1
Agriculture Zone
A2
Golf Course and Agriculture Zone
A3
Urban Interface Agriculture Zone
Single
Detached
Residential
RS1
Single Detached Residential 1 Zone
RS2
Single Detached Residential 2 Zone
RS3
Single Detached Residential 3 Zone
RS4
Single Detached Residential 4 Zone
RS4A
Single Detached Residential 4A Zone
RS5
Single Detached Residential 5 Zone
RS6
Single Detached Residential 6 Zone
RS7
Single Detached Residential 7 Zone
RSC
Single Detached Residential
Coach House Zone
RSF
Single Detached Residential
Floating Home Zone
Duplex
Residential
RD1
Duplex/Single Detached
Residential 1 Zone
RD2
Duplex/Single Detached
Residential 2 Zone
RD3
Duplex/Single Detached
Residential 3 Zone
RD4
Infill Duplex Residential Zone
Amend
BL 7880, 2020
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
Amend
BL 8273, 2023
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Zone
Zone Symbol
Zone Delegation
Multi-unit
Residential
RH40
Strata House Residential 40 Zone
TH-2
Townhouse Residential 2 Zone
RT40
Townhouse Residential 40 Zone
RT50
Townhouse Residential 50 Zone
RT62
Townhouse Residential 62 Zone
RT76
Townhouse Residential 76 Zone
RA6
Apartment Residential 6 Zone
RA20
Apartment Residential 20 Zone
RA112
Apartment Residential 112 Zone
RA120
Apartment Residential 120 Zone
RA180R
Apartment Townhouse Residential 180
Rental Zone
Commercial
C1
Core Commercial Zone
C1A
Core Commercial A Zone
C1C
Core Commercial Cannabis Zone
C2
Community Commercial Zone
C2A
Neighbourhood Commercial Zone
C3
Tourist Commercial Zone
C4
Service Station Commercial Zone
C4A
Service Station Commercial A Zone
C4B
Highway Commercial Zone
C4C
Car Wash Commercial Zone
C5
Private Recreation Zone
C5A
Limited Private Recreation Zone
Service Commercial
CS1
Service Commercial 1 Zone
CS2
Service Commercial 2 Zone
Mixed Use
MULW
Mixed Use Ladner Waterfront Zone
MUPGE
Mixed Use Port Guichon East Zone
MUL
Mixed Use Ladner
MU6
Mixed Use Apartment 6 Zone
MU6R
Mixed Use Apartment 6 Rental Zone
Amend
BL 7792, 2019
Amend
BL 7850, 2019
Amend
BL 8426, 2024
Amend
BL 8052, 2021
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8063, 2021
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
Amend
BL 8508, 2025
Amend
BL 8521, 2025
Amend
BL 8521, 2025
Amend
BL 8853, 2025
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PART 3 | ZONES | Page 3-3
Zone
Zone Symbol
Zone Delegation
Industrial
I1
Low Impact Industrial Zone
I1S
Special Low Impact Industrial Zone
I2
Medium Impact Industrial Zone
I2C
Medium Impact Industrial Cannabis Zone
I3
Extraction Industrial Zone
I4
Marine Terminal Industrial Zone
I5
River Industrial Zone
I6
Waterfront Industrial Zone
I7
High Impact Industrial Zone
I8
Airport Terminal Industrial Zone
Health Care
HC
Health Care Zone
HS
Health Care Services Zone
Public
P
Public Use Zone
P1A
Childcare Zone
P1B
Community Service Zone
P2
Public Sanitary Landfill Zone
PR
Public Parks and Recreation Zone
PF1
Funeral Home 1 Zone
FS
Foreshore Zone
Comprehensive
Development
CDZ
Comprehensive Development Zone
3.3.2
The location of each zone established by this Bylaw is shown on the Delta Zoning Maps
attached as Schedule A, which forms part of this Bylaw.
3.3.3
In addition to the zones set out in Section 3.1.1, Schedule A indicates Comprehensive
Development Zones established under the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977".
3.3.4
The Comprehensive Development Zones referred to in Section 3.1.3 are marked with an
asterisk (*) on Schedule A.
Amend
BL 7873, 2019
Amend
BL 7646, 2019
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3.4
ZONE BOUNDARIES
3.4.1
Where a zone boundary is shown in Schedule A as following a street, lane or railway line, the
centreline of the street, lane or railway line shall be the zone boundary.
3.4.2
Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line, and where the distances are not
specifically indicated on Schedule A, the location of the zone boundary shall be determined by
scaling from Schedule A.
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PART 4
APPLICATION AND COMPLIANCE
4.1
APPLICATION
4.1.1
The regulations of this Bylaw shall apply to all lands and the surface of water within the
boundaries of the City other than the lands and water surfaces in Comprehensive Development
Zones established under "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977".
4.1.2
Where more than one regulation pertaining to setback or height is applicable, all those
regulations shall apply. Where there is a lack of consistency between two or more regulations
pertaining to setback or height, the most stringent regulation shall apply.
4.2
COMPLIANCE
4.2.1
No person shall cause or permit land, buildings, structures or the surface of water to be used in
contravention of this Bylaw, except as expressly authorized in accordance with the Local
Government Act.
4.2.2
No person shall cause or permit any contravention of the provisions of this Bylaw governing
the size, dimensions or siting of uses, buildings or structures, except as expressly authorized in
accordance with the Local Government Act.
4.2.3
No person shall subdivide land in contravention of this Bylaw.
4.3
CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND
4.3.1
Land, buildings, structures and the surface of water shall be used only for the principal uses and
accessory uses set out in the applicable zone or other uses permitted pursuant to Parts 4 and 6
of this Bylaw or a land use contract. Any uses not specifically permitted are prohibited.
4.3.2
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, the uses permitted in each zone shall be
conditional upon
(a) the compliance with all applicable regulations as set out in Part 6 of this Bylaw,
(b) the provision of landscaping, screening and amenity space as set out in Part 7, off-street
parking as set out in Part 8, and off-street loading as set out in Part 9 of this Bylaw, and
(c) the following services and facilities having been provided and being immediately available
to and adequate for each parcel of land, including the surface of water, each use to be
carried out thereon and each unit of every building or structure to be erected or placed
thereon to the applicable standards set out in the "Delta Subdivision and Development
Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015":
(i)
Sanitary sewer, water, on-site fire protection and drainage works;
(ii)
Highways abutting and serving the land, including boulevards, landscaping, street
lighting, underground wiring, sidewalks and transit service facilities.
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4.3.3
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, any accessory use permitted in a zone shall be
conditional upon the lawful presence and operation on the same lot of any permitted principal
use in that zone to which the use is accessory.
4.3.4
Where land in a zone cannot be used for the principal uses set out in that zone due to the
unavailability or inadequacy of services and facilities required for those uses under
Section 4.3.2, such land may be used for the principal uses and accessory uses set out in the
A1 zone subject to immediate availability and adequacy of city services and facilities to serve
each parcel of land, each use to be carried out thereon and each unit of every building or
structure to be erected or placed thereon. For the purpose of this section, city services and
facilities mean sanitary sewer, water, on-site fire protection, drainage and highway works to the
standards specified for the A1 zone as set out in the "Delta Subdivision and Development
Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015".
4.4
LAWFUL NON-CONFORMITY
4.4.1
Uses, buildings, structures, parking spaces or loading spaces that satisfied a previous zoning
bylaw under Division 5 of Part 14 of the Local Government Act but do not comply with this
Bylaw may be permitted, subject to the provisions in Division 14 of Part 14 of the Local
Government Act.
4.5
APPLICATIONS IN PROCESS
4.5.1
Despite the zone or zones shown on Schedule A to this Bylaw, those lots, including the surface of
water, which are the subject of any application in process referred to in Sections 4.5.2 to 4.5.7
inclusive shall be subject to the regulations of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" to the
extent that the regulations are directly or indirectly engaged by the application. These lots shall
be subject to this Bylaw after the application is
(a) completed and, for a zoning amendment application, after amendments to this Bylaw have
been adopted to incorporate the substance of the amendment, or
(b) otherwise closed.
4.5.2
Zoning Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge and Heritage Bylaw Applications
The following applications shall be considered applications in process and shall continue to be
processed under the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" together with their accompanying
applications, if any:
(a) a zoning amendment application if the pertinent bylaw has already received first reading
prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017";
(b) a land use contract discharge application if the pertinent bylaw has already received first
reading prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017";
(c) a heritage revitalization agreement application if the pertinent bylaw has already received
first reading prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017".
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4.5.3
Applications for Varying Zoning Bylaw Provisions
An application for a development variance permit, development permit or heritage alteration
permit to vary one or more provisions of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" that
(a) does not involve an application referred to in Section 4.5.2, and
(b) Council has, prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017",
(i)
referred to a public hearing, or
(ii)
given approval for permit issuance with conditions
shall be considered an application in process and shall continue to be processed under the
"Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" together with its accompanying applications, if any.
4.5.4
Development Permit and Heritage Alteration Permit Applications Not Varying Zoning
Bylaw Provisions
An application for a development permit or heritage alteration permit that
(a) does not involve an application referred to in Section 4.5.2 or 4.5.3, and
(b) has been received in a complete form prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No.
7600, 2017"
shall be considered an application in process and shall be processed in accordance with the
"Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977", unless the applicant agrees in writing that the "Delta
Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" should apply.
4.5.5
Subdivision Applications
An application for a subdivision of land received in a complete form prior to adoption of the
"Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" shall be considered in accordance with Section 511 of the
Local Government Act.
4.5.6
Building Permit Applications
An application for a building permit shall be processed in accordance with the "Delta Zoning
Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" if the applicant has submitted such request in writing to the General
Manager, Development and the application has been received in a complete form
(a) prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017",
(b) within 2 months after adoption of the bylaw or issuance of the permit pertinent to the
application processed under Section 4.5.2, 4.5.3 or 4.5.4, or
(c) within 2 months after approval of an application considered under Section 4.5.5 to
subdivide the land on which the building would be constructed.
4.5.7
Business Licence Applications
An application for a business licence shall be processed in accordance with the "Delta Zoning
Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" if the applicant has submitted a request for such processing in writing
to the General Manager, Development and the licence application has been received in a
complete form prior to adoption of the "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017".
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 5 | ENFORCEMENT | Page 5-1
PART 5
ENFORCEMENT
5.1
OFFENCES
5.1.1
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw, suffers or permits any act or
thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw or neglects to do or refrains from doing any act
or thing required to be done by any of the provisions of this Bylaw commits an offence and is
subject, on summary conviction under the Offence Act, to the penalties imposed in Section 5.2,
and each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offence.
5.1.2
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, obstruct or seek or attempt to prevent or
obstruct any city officer or employee or other duly authorized person in or from the carrying
out of any of their duties under this Bylaw.
5.2
PENALTIES
5.2.1
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw shall upon summary conviction be
liable to a penalty of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or
to both.
This Bylaw may also be enforced by means of the City of Delta's "Municipal
Ticketing Information Bylaw No. 6639, 2007" and "Delta Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw
No. 7009, 2011".
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PART 6 | GENERAL REGULATIONS | Page 6-1
PART 6
GENERAL REGULATIONS
6.1
USE OF LAND
6.1.1
USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
The following uses are permitted in all zones:
(a) civic uses;
(b) public utility, provided that:
(i)
the use is necessary on the subject lot for the safe and efficient operation of the
utility or service,
(ii)
the utility or service is available to the general public,
(iii) the site area is no smaller than the minimum size lot allowed under the zone of
the subject lot, except that in the agricultural zones the minimum site area shall be
0.4 ha,
(iv)
maximum height restrictions and minimum setback requirements shall be those
of the zone in which the use is to be located but shall not apply to water towers,
hydro transmission towers or radio transmission towers, and
(v)
a landscaped strip at least 1.5 m wide is maintained along all the lot lines except
where vehicular or pedestrian access is provided;
(c) outdoor amenity space, excluding golf courses and golf driving ranges;
(d) parks and public open space, excluding golf courses and golf driving ranges;
(e) off-street parking accessory to an existing use that is permitted by this Bylaw;
(f) childcare facility, subject to the necessary approvals from Fraser Health Authority and,
where appropriate, the Agricultural Land Commission. In residential and agricultural
zones, the childcare facility is limited to a home occupation use.
6.1.2
USES PERMITTED IN SPECIFIC ZONES
(a) Auction Rooms
Auction rooms are permitted in the C1, C1A, CS1, CS2, I1 and I2 zones provided the
following conditions are met:
(i)
only commodities for personal or household consumption shall be offered for
auction, including but not limited to household appliances and household furniture;
(ii)
despite Subsection (i), in the I1 and I2 zones, the commodities offered for auction
may include agricultural machinery or implements, airplanes, motor vehicles,
automotive accessories, boats, large machinery or implements, modular and
prefabricated structures, including mobile homes and modular homes, motorcycles,
trucks or any commodities of a similar nature.
(b) Charitable Casinos
A charitable casino shall be permitted as an accessory use to an assembly hall, place
of worship, hotel, community centre, government building and club use in the P, P1B, PR,
C1, C1A, C3 and C5 zones for not more than 100 days per calendar year at any
particular location.
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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(c) Shipping Containers
(i)
Unless otherwise expressly stated as a principal use or accessory use, the outdoor
storage of shipping containers is not permitted in any zone.
(ii)
The outdoor storage of shipping containers is permitted as an accessory use on a lot
in all industrial zones provided that no more than 20 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent
Units) are on the lot.
(iii) Subsections (i) and (ii) do not apply to those industrially zoned lots located within
the areas shown as shaded on the maps below:
6.1.2 (c)(iii)
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6.1.2 (c)(iii)
(iv)
In all industrial zones other than the I4 Zone, the outdoor storage of shipping
containers on a lot shall meet the following minimum setback requirements:
(1) 7.5 m from a front lot line;
(2) 5 m from an exterior side lot line;
(3) 5 m from an interior side lot line or rear lot line, the
setback from which may be reduced to 2 m if no
stacking occurs;
(4) 7.5 m or the height of the shipping containers,
whichever is greater, from any lot line that adjoins a zone which does not
permit the outdoor storage of shipping containers.
(v)
The use of a shipping container as an accessory structure, including a storage unit,
is permitted only on
(1) lots being used for farming in the A1 zone or the Agricultural Land Reserve,
(2) lots being used for a public school or an independent school, or
(3) lots being used for a civic use
subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in the zones where the lots
are located.
See Section 7.4.6
for screening
regulations
Amend
BL 7880, 2020
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(d) Urban Agriculture
(i)
Keeping of not less than 2 and not more than 4 hens is permitted on a lot in any
RS or RD zone subject to the following conditions:
(1) hens shall only be kept for personal, non-commercial use, and shall not be kept
for the purposes of selling meat, eggs, manure, or other products;
(2) no roosters shall be permitted;
(3) a chicken coop and chicken run shall comply with the minimum setback
regulations for an accessory structure in the applicable zone and
Section 6.2.13(b);
(4) the maximum height for a chicken coop and chicken run shall be 1.8 m;
(5) the combined area of a chicken coop and chicken run shall not exceed 10 m2
(ii)
The keeping of bees is permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling or
duplex dwelling or in any P zone subject to the following conditions:
(1) not more than 2 beehives and 2 nucleus colonies shall be kept on lots equal to or
less than 1,000 m2 in area;
(2) not more than 4 beehives and 4 nucleus colonies shall be kept on lots larger
than 1,000 m2 in area;
(3) each beehive and nucleus colony shall comply with one of the following
siting requirements:
(3.1) raised to a minimum of 2.5 m above the finished grade;
(3.2) located at a minimum of 7.5 m from all lot lines; or
(3.3) behind a continuous fence or hedge of a minimum of 1.8 m in height
located parallel to an adjacent property line and extending a minimum of
6 m horizontally beyond the beehive or nucleus colony in each direction.
(e) Yard and Garage Sales
Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, craft sales, yard sales and garage sales, or any
combination thereof, are permitted within any RS, RD or MUPGE zone as an accessory use
to a single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling use on the same lot on not more than three
days per calendar year. This limitation does not apply to a cottage business.
(f) Keeping of Household Pets
(i)
Subject to Subsections (ii) and (iii), keeping of household pets is permitted as an
accessory use to a dwelling unit in an agriculture, residential, commercial, mixed use,
industrial or public zone.
(ii)
A maximum of 2 dogs over the age of 4 months are permitted.
(iii) A maximum of 4 pigeons or game birds are permitted.
(g) On any lot within the Urban Containment Boundary, except when zoned A1, where the
permitted uses include a single detached dwelling or a duplex dwelling, the maximum
number of dwelling units permitted on a lot is as follows:
(i)
On a lot less than or equal to 280 m2, a maximum of three dwelling units are
permitted.
(ii)
On a lot greater than 280 m2, a maximum of four dwelling units are permitted.
(iii) On a lot greater than 280 m2 and located in the Frequent Transit Area in Schedule F,
a maximum of six dwelling units are permitted.
Amend
BL 7987, 2020
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
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(h) Subject to the maximum number of dwelling units permitted, the following uses
are permitted:
(i)
A single detached dwelling, maximum of one per lot.
(ii)
A duplex dwelling, maximum of one per lot.
(iii) Detached accessory dwelling units, maximum of two per lot.
(iv) Notwithstanding the above, for lots within the Agricultural Land Reserve, a
maximum of one farm house, one secondary suite and one accessory farm dwelling
unit is permitted.
(v)
Notwithstanding the above, for lots not within the Urban Containment Boundary
and not within the Agricultural Land Reserve, a maximum of one single detached
dwelling, one secondary suite and either one garden suite or one coach house
is permitted.
6.1.3
USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES
Unless otherwise specifically permitted in this Bylaw, the following uses are prohibited in all
zones, including all Comprehensive Development zones:
(a) commercial manufacture or processing of ammunition;
(b) gaming activity;
(c) cannabis dispensary;
(d) cannabis production;
(e) cannabis research and development;
(f)
off-track betting;
(g) use of a vehicle, trailer or boat as a residence.
6.1.3A
CLARIFICATION OF CANNABIS IN RELATION TO BYLAW DEFINITIONS
Despite any definition in this Bylaw
(a) unless specifically referred to, cannabis and any products containing or derived from it are
deemed to be excluded from the definition of any term; and
(b) any of the activities referred to in the definitions of cannabis dispensary, cannabis
production or cannabis research and development are only permitted in a zone where such
use is expressly permitted.
6.1.4
USES PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIC AREAS OR ZONES
(a) Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, the following uses are prohibited on any lot,
regardless of zone, within the Scott Road Corridor, as set out in Schedule C to this Bylaw:
(i)
adult entertainment;
(ii)
adult video store;
(iii)
cash for gold;
(iv)
cheque cashing centre;
(v)
firearms business;
(vi)
massage parlour;
(vii) pawn shop;
(viii) private smoking club.
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
Amend
BL 7795, 2018
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(b) Unless otherwise specifically permitted in a zone, collection or storage of hazardous waste,
household hazardous waste, radioactive waste, semi-solid waste or solid waste is prohibited.
6.1.5
LIGHTING, SOUND, VIBRATIONS, EMISSIONS AND NOXIOUS USES CONTROL
(a) In all commercial, mixed use and industrial zones:
(i)
Any lighting used to illuminate any building exteriors or exterior areas on a lot shall
be so arranged that all direct rays of light illuminate only the intended building
exteriors or exterior areas and not any adjoining premises or street.
(ii)
Glare emanating from any source on a lot shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at any
point beyond any boundary of the lot of any time.
(iii) Sound emanating from any source on a lot shall not exceed 65 dBA at any point
beyond any boundary at any time.
(iv)
Recurrent vibration emanating from any source on a lot shall not exceed a particle
velocity of 0.20 mm per second at any point beyond any boundary of the lot at any
time.
(v)
Uses which are noxious, or otherwise undesirable due to the creation of smoke, dust
or other airborne particles, odour, heat or electrical or electronic interference, for the
neighbourhood or any reasonable person in the vicinity of such uses shall not be
permitted.
(b) No use shall be conducted in contravention of the Public Health Act.
(c) Subsections (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) do not apply to the farming operations which are
permitted in this Bylaw.
(d) Subsection (ii) does not apply to the crop and animal raising and nursery uses that are
permitted in the RS2 zone.
6.1.6
OCCUPANCY OF EXISTING DWELLING DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING
In the A1 and any residential zone other than the RSF zone, an owner may continue to use and
occupy an existing dwelling on a lot, while a new dwelling is under construction on the same lot
under a valid building permit, until the new dwelling is issued an occupancy permit provided
that all of the following conditions are met:
(a) the owner, prior to the issuance of the building permit for the new dwelling, has executed
and delivered to the City a Section 219 covenant
(i)
providing assurance to the City, including deposit of security, that the existing
dwelling shall be demolished or removed, at the owner's expense, upon completion
of the new dwelling,
(ii)
authorizing the City to cause the demolition or removal of the existing dwelling at
the owner's expense if, for any reason, the owner neglects or refuses to complete the
demolition or removal of the existing dwelling within 30 days after issuance of the
occupancy permit to the new dwelling, and
(iii) agreeing that the City may draw upon the security deposited to pay for the costs
incurred by the City to cause the demolition or removal of the existing dwelling and,
if the security is not sufficient to cover the costs, the owner shall pay the balance
owing to the City, and if the balance is not paid, the City shall be authorized to
recover the amount of the invoice from the lands in the same manner as it would be
able to collect unpaid city taxes;
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(b) the Section 219 covenant required in Subsection (a) shall be in a form acceptable to the City
and registerable in the Land Title Office in priority of all charges and encumbrances which
may have been registered against the title to the lot except those specifically approved in
writing by the City or in favour of the City;
(c) the security stated in Subsection (a) shall be in a form satisfactory to the City and in an
amount sufficient to cover all the costs of the City to cause the demolition or removal of
the existing dwelling, including costs of administration and supervision thereof;
(d) the owner, prior to the issuance of the building permit for the new dwelling, has deposited
with the City the security stated in Subsections (a) and (c).
6.1.7
BOARDERS
(a) A maximum of 2 boarders are permitted in a single detached dwelling provided that it does
not contain a secondary suite.
(b) A maximum of 4 boarders are permitted in a farm house or an additional farm house.
In any RD zone, a maximum of 2 boarders shall be permitted in each of the 2 dwelling
units of a duplex dwelling provided that the dwelling unit does not contain a secondary
suite.
(c) In the MUPGE zone, a maximum of 2 boarders are permitted in 1 dwelling unit only, either
in the upland area or in the adjacent water area, but not in both.
6.1.8
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(a) The following shall apply to any accessory dwelling unit:
(i)
An accessory dwelling unit is only permitted when the single detached dwelling, farm
house or dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling is not occupied by boarders or does not
contain a community care facility;
(ii)
The floor area of each accessory dwelling unit shall be less than 50% of the gross
floor area of the single detached dwelling, farm house or dwelling unit of a duplex
dwelling excluding the floor area of an attached garage;
(iii) An accessory dwelling unit shall not be used, occupied, allowed to be used or
occupied, or advertised for rent unless
(1)
a valid accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit has been issued for such
accessory dwelling unit, and
(2)
all conditions of the accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit have been and
continue to be satisfied.
(iv)
An accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit shall be posted within the accessory
dwelling unit and be clearly visible to the occupants;
(v)
An accessory dwelling unit occupancy permit may be revoked if it is determined that
false or incomplete information was provided or if changes have been made to the
accessory dwelling unit such that, in the opinion of the General Manager,
Development, the accessory dwelling unit is not suitable to occupy from a health and
safety point of view;
(vi)
If a person decommissions an accessory dwelling unit, the decommissioning work is to
be approved by the General Manager, Development;
(vii) Following completion of the work required to decommission an accessory dwelling
unit, no person shall re-establish that accessory dwelling unit, uncap any gas line,
reinstall or replace any stove receptacle, circuit breaker, cooking facilities or hood
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fan or connect or reconnect any ventilation that formed part of an accessory
dwelling unit.
(b) Including the provisions in 6.1.8(a) above, the following shall apply to secondary suites:
(i)
no part of a secondary suite shall be located in an attic of the single detached
dwelling, farm house or dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling;
(ii)
not more than one secondary suite is permitted in each single detached dwelling,
farm house or dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling;
(c) Including the provisions in 6.1.8(a) above, the following shall apply to garden suites:
(i)
The maximum height of a garden suite shall be:
Maximum Storeys
1.5
Maximum height to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof
4 m
Maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
5.5 m
(ii)
The minimum setbacks for a garden suite are as follows:
Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
Exterior Side Yard
1.5 m
Rear
1.5 m
(iii) Garden suites shall be no closer to the front lot line than the front face of the
single detached dwelling, farm house or duplex dwelling on the lot.
(iv) Garden suites are not permitted to have basements, in-ground basements, or
roof decks.
(d) Including the provisions in 6.1.8(a) above, the following shall apply to coach houses.
(i)
The maximum height of a coach house shall be:
Maximum Storeys
2
Maximum height to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof
6.75 m
Maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
8 m
(ii)
The minimum setbacks for a coach house are as follows:
Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
Exterior Side Yard
1.5 m
Rear
1.5 m
(iii) Coach houses shall be no closer to the front lot line than the front face of the
single detached dwelling, farm house or duplex dwelling on the lot.
(iv) Coach houses are not permitted to have basements, in-ground basements, or
roof decks.
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BL 8507, 2025
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BL 8507, 2025
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6.1.9
STORAGE OR PARKING OF VEHICLES, BOATS AND EQUIPMENT
(a) In all zones, storage or parking of vehicles, boats and equipment shall not occupy any
portion of the landscaping provided and maintained on a lot.
(b) In all zones except the CS2 and industrial zones, storage of wrecked motor vehicles is
prohibited on any lot.
(c) In all residential zones and the MUPGE zone, storage or parking of commercial vehicles is
prohibited on any lot.
(d) In all residential zones and the MUPGE zone, storage or parking of construction equipment
is prohibited on any lot.
(e) In the RS and RD zones and, despite Section 4.1.1 of this Bylaw, any comprehensive
development zone established under "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" or "Delta
Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977" which permits a single detached dwelling or a duplex
dwelling, storage or parking of vehicles and boats is permitted on a lot subject to the
following conditions:
(i)
all residential parking spaces required by Section 8 must be provided;
(ii)
despite Section 6.1.9(c) the parking of up to 2 commercial vehicles is permitted;
(iii) the parking of vehicles shall be limited to:
(1)
4 motor vehicles, each of which shall not exceed the following maximum
weights where applicable:
(1.1) 3,000 kg in licensed net vehicle weight;
(1.2) 5,500 kg in licensed gross vehicle weight;
(2)
1 recreation vehicle or utility trailer which does not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed
net vehicle weight, licensed gross vehicle weight or both, whichever applicable;
and
(3)
1 boat;
(iv)
it shall be wholly contained within the lot;
(v)
the commercial vehicle, recreation vehicle, utility trailer or boat
(1)
must be licensed and registered to the owner or occupier of the lot; and
(2)
shall be stored or parked such that it does not obstruct the street or the use of
other parking spaces required on the lot;
(vi)
the commercial vehicle
(1)
must be an asset of a commercial business based in Delta with a valid Delta
business licence that is held by the owner or occupier of the residential lot;
(2)
parking of commercial vehicles is only permitted if the required number of
parking spaces as per Section 8.4.2 is met for the number of dwelling units
contained on lot; and
(3)
shall be included within the total number of motor vehicles permitted on a lot.
(f) Subsection (e)(iii) shall apply to a lot containing a single detached dwelling or duplex
dwelling regardless of whether the single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling contains an
accessory dwelling unit or one or more boarders, except that 1 additional motor vehicle
that does not exceed the maximum weights set out in Subsection (e)(iii) (1) may be stored
or parked on the lot in lieu of 1 permitted recreation vehicle, utility trailer or boat.
(g) Subsections (c) and (e)(iii) shall not apply to any vehicle, trailer or similar conveyance that
is parked for no more than 12 hours on a lot solely for the purpose of delivery of chattels,
materials or services to the lot.
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6.1.10
HOME OCCUPATIONS
The use of buildings and structures for home occupations shall satisfy all of the following provisions:
(a) Location
(i)
A home occupation shall be completely enclosed within a dwelling unit to which it is
accessory or within an accessory building of the dwelling unit.
(ii)
A home occupation shall not alter the residential appearance and character of the
building in which it is located.
(b) Floor Area
The total floor area used for home occupations shall not exceed 50 m2 or 20% of the gross
floor area of the dwelling unit to which it is accessory, whichever is the lesser, except for a
childcare facility for no more than 8 children licensed under the Community Care and
Assisted Living Act and the Child Care Licensing Regulation B.C. Reg. 332/2007.
(c) Operation
(i)
A home occupation shall be conducted only by persons residing in the dwelling unit
in which the home occupation is carried on.
(ii)
Not more than 2 persons residing in a dwelling unit shall be engaged in home occupations.
(iii) Despite Subsection (i), where a licensed childcare facility for no more than 8
children is permitted in a dwelling unit, not more than 2 persons, at least one of
whom shall be a resident of the dwelling unit, shall be engaged in the operation of
the facility.
(iv)
(Deleted not more than 1 vehicle associated with home occupations shall be parked
or stored on the lot where the home occupations are carried on, and such vehicle
shall not exceed 3,000 kg in licensed net vehicle weight and 5,500 kg in licensed gross
vehicle weight, whichever applicable.)
(v)
A home occupation shall not require installation of any mechanical equipment
except such as would ordinarily be used for household or hobby purposes.
(vi)
All materials, equipment and products associated with a home occupation shall be
stored within a building.
(vii) A home occupation shall not discharge, create or generate
(1) any offensive odours, or toxic or noxious matter or vapours,
(2) any offensive smoke, dust, noise, heat, glare or radiation,
(3) any recurrent ground vibration exceeding a particle velocity of 0.20 mm per
second at any point beyond the premises in which it is located at any time,
(4) any electrical or electronic interference,
(5) a significant increase in traffic attributable to the home occupation, and
(6) additional parking on adjacent streets.
(viii) A home occupation shall not involve the sale of any commodity on the premises
other than the principal product of a home craft.
(ix)
A home occupation requires a business licence from the City.
(x)
A home occupation, with the exception of a licensed childcare facility, is limited to a
maximum of 2 clients at a time.
(d) Consent in Writing
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(i)
Where a home occupation is permitted in a dwelling unit of a duplex, townhouse or
apartment building, prior to the issuance of a business license, consent to the home
occupation shall be obtained in writing from the owners of the building, or the
manager in the case of a building for which the owners have designated a building
manager, and in that event the manager's consent shall be accompanied by evidence
in writing of such designation as the building manager.
(ii)
Where a home occupation is permitted in an accessory dwelling unit of a single
detached dwelling, farm house or a dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling, consent to the
home occupation shall be obtained in writing from the owners of the single detached
dwelling, farm house or a dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling, or the manager in the
case of a single detached dwelling or a dwelling unit of a duplex dwelling for which
the owners have designated a building manager, and in that event the manager's
consent shall be accompanied by evidence in writing of such designation as the
building manager, prior to the issuance of a business licence.
(e) Home Occupation Uses
(i)
Only the following uses are permitted as home occupations:
(1) animal grooming, limited to a maximum of two animals at a time, provided the
dwelling unit is directly accessed from outside;
(2) businesses practiced entirely by phone or online;
(3) business telephone and mailing address only of a self-employed artisan
or professional;
(4) childcare facility for no more than 8 children licensed under the Community
Care and Assisted Living Act and the Child Care Licensing Regulation B.C.
Reg. 332/2007;
(5) craft making;
(6) instruction on academics, art, dance or music;
(7) office only for a sales representative who does not carry or handle goods or
products offered for sale;
(8) office only for an a self-employed accountant, architect, business management
consultant, contractor, designer, income tax consultant, or insurance agent,
lawyer, notary, planner, or similar low-impact professional services;
(9) personal services, except dry cleaning or laundromat;
(10) repair of small household appliances and equipment;
(11) upholstery or furniture repair;
(12) other uses that in the General Manager, Development's opinion, are similar in
their impact on the residential environment to the foregoing uses.
(ii)
Despite Subsection (i), a childcare facility may only be operated in a single detached
dwelling or duplex dwelling if there is no accessory dwelling unit, or boarders on
the lot.
(iii) The following uses are not permitted as home occupation uses:
(1) adult entertainment;
(2) agent or distributor of goods or products manufactured or produced
elsewhere for the purpose of wholesale or retail;
(3) cannabis dispensary;
(4) cannabis production;
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BL 8159, 2023
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BL 8282, 2023
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BL 8285, 2023
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BL 8394, 2024
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BL 8159, 2023
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(5) cannabis research and development;
(6) dance school for more than 2 students at any one time;
(7) kennel or stable;
(8) machine shop;
(9) massage parlour;
(10) methadone clinic;
(11) methadone dispensary;
(12) office of a chiropractor, dental mechanic, dentist, doctor, optometrist or other
similar professional that in the General Manager, Development's opinion, is
similar in its impact on the residential environment to the foregoing uses;
(13) orchestra and band training and practising;
(14) real estate or land development office;
(15) salvage or repair of motor vehicles.
6.1.11
SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION
Unless otherwise expressly provided for in the Bylaw, secondary residential accommodation
shall comply with all of the following provisions:
(a) the secondary residential accommodation shall be contained in the same building as the
non-residential use;
(b) except access thereto, a secondary residential accommodation use shall not be located in
the 10.5 m of the ground floor of any building that is nearest to the front lot line;
(c) the total floor area of the secondary residential accommodation, including all related common
areas, shall be less than 50% of the gross floor area of the building in which it is located.
6.1.12
CARETAKER DWELLING UNIT
(a) Unless otherwise specified in a zone, where a caretaker dwelling unit is permitted, it shall be
(i)
limited to 1 such dwelling unit per lot,
(ii)
located within the same building as the principal use, and
(iii) limited to 90 m2 in floor area.
(b) Despite Section (a) (iii), a caretaker dwelling unit for the accommodation of a minister or
person in a similar capacity for a place of worship shall be limited to 330 m2 in floor area,
and may be located in an accessory structure.
6.1.13
SECURITY GUARD DWELLING UNIT
(a) Unless otherwise specified in a zone, where a security guard dwelling unit is permitted,
it shall be:
(i)
limited to 1 such dwelling unit per lot,
(ii)
located within the same building as the principal use, and
(iii) limited to 50 m2 in floor area or 15% of the floor area of the principal building in
which it is located, whichever is the lesser.
(b) No security guard dwelling unit is permitted on
(i)
a lot that is less than 2 ha in area, or
(ii)
a strata lot.
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6.1.14
ADAPTABLE DWELLING UNIT
A minimum of 20% of all single-storey units in an apartment building or mixed use residential
building shall be constructed as adaptable dwelling units.
6.1.15
HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING & COLLECTION FACILITY
(a) Where a household recycling and collection facility is permitted in a commercial zone, it is
subject to the following conditions:
(i)
it shall be wholly contained within a fully enclosed building;
(ii)
it shall not occupy more than 300 m2 in floor area.
(b) Where a household recycling and collection facility is permitted in an industrial zone, it is
subject to the following conditions:
(i)
all collection and compaction activities shall be conducted wholly within a fully
enclosed building or structure;
(ii)
all recyclable materials shall be stored either
(1) within a building or structure, or
(2) outdoors in a storage container located in a compound secured by a fence not
less than 1.6 m in height;
(iii) the outdoor storage compound shall not be located
(1) in the minimum front setback or an exterior side setback area, and
(2) less than 30 m from any lot line adjoining a lot zoned for a residential or health
care use.
6.1.16
LIQUOR STORES IN COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
Despite the terms of any Comprehensive Development zone, where a liquor store is permitted
in such zone, it shall comply with all of the following regulations:
(a) A liquor store shall not be located within 1 km from another liquor store;
(b) A liquor store shall not exceed 186 m2 in floor area, excluding the area used for ancillary
office, storage, washrooms and shipping and receiving.
6.1.17
BREW PUBS
Unless otherwise specified in a zone, where a brew pub is permitted, the total combined floor area
for manufacturing and warehousing, wholesaling and distribution shall be limited to 250 m2.
6.1.18
DISTRIBUTION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
The dispensing, prescribing, or offering for sale of prescription drugs is prohibited except at a
drug store, pharmacy, methadone clinic, methadone dispensary or hospital, or at the offices of a
licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian.
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6.1.19
DRUG STORE AND PHARMACY LOCATION
(a) A drug store, a stand-alone pharmacy, or a polyclinic containing a drug store or pharmacy
shall be located no less than 400 m from any lot line of a lot occupied by
(i)
a drug store,
(ii)
a stand-alone pharmacy,
(iii) a polyclinic containing a drug store or pharmacy, or
(iv)
a food store or department store containing a pharmacy.
(b) Despite the terms of any Comprehensive Development Zone, where a pharmacy is
permitted in such zone, it shall be located no less than 400 m from any lot line of a lot
occupied by
(i)
a drug store,
(ii)
a stand-alone pharmacy,
(iii) a polyclinic containing a drug store or pharmacy, or
(iv)
a food store or department store containing a pharmacy.
6.1.20
VETERINARY CLINICS
Where a veterinary clinic is permitted, it is subject to all of the following conditions:
(a) animals may be kept overnight for medical reasons only;
(b) the boarding of animals is not permitted.
6.1.21
OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY OF GOODS
(a) On lands in commercial zones where outdoor storage and
display of goods and materials are permitted, the following
provisions shall be complied with:
(i)
except in the case of nurseries in the CS zones, the area
used for outdoor storage and display shall be surfaced
with a hard or permeable treatment that is durable and dust-free;
(ii)
where lighting is provided, it shall be so arranged as to reflect the light onto the
outside storage and display area, and away from adjoining properties and streets;
(iii) no areas used for off-street parking or loading required by this Bylaw shall be used
for outdoor storage or display;
(iv)
prior to the establishment of an area for outdoor storage and display, the owner
shall submit to the General Manager, Development, to their satisfaction, a sketch or
survey of the lands to be used for outdoor storage and display in relation to all
buildings or other structures on the same lot, indicating compliance with this Bylaw.
6.2
SITING, SIZE AND DIMENSIONS OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
6.2.1
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise expressly provided for in this Bylaw, no part of a building or structure, except
for decks not more than 0.6 m in height, as measured from finished grade, and retaining walls,
shall be located closer to a lot line than the minimum setbacks specified in the relevant
sections of this Bylaw.
See Section 7.4.6
for screening
regulations for
storage
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6.2.2
WATERFRONT SETBACKS ON CENTENNIAL PARKWAY
(a) Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, for the lots fronting on Boundary Bay identified
on the maps below, no building or projection thereof, except eaves and gutters which may
project by no more than 0.6 m from the building face, shall be permitted closer to the
eastern lot line than the minimum setback determined by joining the points indicated on
the side lot lines of each of the lots shown on the maps below.
(b) A seawall may encroach into the minimum setbacks specified.
6.2.2 (a)
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6.2.3
WATERFRONT SETBACKS ON BEACH GROVE ROAD SOUTH OF 16 AVENUE
For principal structures and accessory structures on the lots fronting on Boundary Bay along
Beach Grove Road south of 16 Avenue, the following regulations shall apply:
(a) Despite the front setback specified for the RS and RD zones, the minimum front setback
shall be the greater of the minimum front setback specified in the applicable zone and
(i)
where the subject lot is located between two lots, each of which is occupied by a
principal structure, the average of the two front setbacks of the principal structures
on those lots immediately adjacent to and on either side of the subject lot, and
(ii)
where the subject lot is located between a lot without a principal structure and a lot
occupied by a principal structure, the average of the front setback of the principal
structure on the occupied lot and 15 m.
(b) where the subject lot is located between two lots without a principal structure, the
minimum front setback shall be as specified in the applicable zone;
(c) where the subject lot is flanked by a street or lane open to vehicular traffic, the minimum
front setback shall be as specified in the applicable zone;
(d) where the subject lot is flanked by a street, lane, alley or path which is used only for
pedestrian and cyclist access, Subsection (a) or (b) shall apply, as the case may be, as if
such street, lane, alley or path did not exist;
(e) A seawall may encroach into the minimum front setback specified.
6.2.3 (a)(i)
6.2.3 (a)(ii)
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6.2.4
WATERFRONT SETBACKS FROM GEORGIA STRAIT
Despite the front setback specified for the RS and RD zones, for principal and accessory
structures on the lots fronting on Georgia Strait shown shaded on the map below, the following
regulations shall apply:
6.2.4
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(a) where the subject lot is located between two lots, each of which is occupied by a principal
structure, the minimum front setback shall be the average of the two front setbacks of the
principal structures on those lots immediately adjacent to and on either side of the subject
lot, provided that any such average which exceeds 20 m shall be deemed to be 20 m;
(b) where the subject lot is located between a lot without a principal structure and a lot
occupied by a principal structure, the minimum front setback shall be the average of the
front setback of the principal structure on the occupied lot and 15 m;
(c) where the subject lot is located between two lots without a principal structure, the
minimum front setback shall be 0 m;
(d) where the subject lot is flanked by a street or lane open to vehicular traffic, the minimum
front setback shall be 0 m;
(e) where the subject lot is flanked by a street, lane, alley or path which is used only for
pedestrian and cyclist access, Subsection (a), (b) or (c) shall apply, as the case may be,
as if such street, lane, alley or path did not exist;
(f) a seawall may encroach into the minimum front setback specified.
6.2.4 (a)
6.2.4 (b)
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(g) for the purpose of this section, the front setback shall be measured from a straight line
connecting the end points of the lot lines at the present natural boundary as defined
by a Land Surveyor or, if indeterminate, the end points of the lot lines at the natural
boundary identified on the survey plan upon which the land title is based.
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BL 7878, 2019
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6.2.5
SPECIAL SETBACKS FROM STREET CENTRELINES
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, where the front lot line or exterior side lot line of a
lot abuts a street listed in the table below, no building or projection therefrom, except eaves and
gutters which may project by no more than 0.6 m from the building face, shall be permitted
closer to the centreline of the street than the setback specified in the table below.
Street
Setback from Street
Centreline to Building
Front Lot Line
(m)
Exterior Side Lot
Line (m)
LADNER
Crescent Drive:
57 Street to River Road
17.5
N/A
Ladner Trunk Road:
Chillukthan Slough to Highway 17A
18
18
Ladner Trunk Road:
Highway 17A to Anderson Place
21.5
18.5
River Road: Elliott Street to Highway 99
21
16.5
Westminster Avenue: full length
16.5
N/A
57 Street: Crescent Drive to Ladner Trunk Road
17.5
N/A
NORTH DELTA
Brooke Road: River Road to 84 Avenue
17.5
N/A
64 Avenue: Highway 91 to 11041 64 Avenue*
& 11685 64 Avenue* to 120 Street
21
16.5
72 Avenue: Blake Drive to 120 Street
17
16
96 Avenue: Dawson Crescent to 120 Street
17.5
N/A
116 Street: 96 Avenue to 72 Avenue
18.5
15.5
120 Street: 96 Avenue to Highway 10
20
18.5
TSAWWASSEN
1 Avenue: English Bluff Road to
Diefenbaker Wynd
16.5
N/A
12 Avenue: English Bluff Road to 53A Street
17.5
14.5
16 Avenue: 53A Street to 56 Street
17.5
N/A
52 Street: Highway 17 to 12 Avenue
21
16.5
56 Street: Highway 17 to 0 Avenue
19.5
16.5
AGR**
Ladner Trunk Road:
Anderson Place to 120 Street
18
18
*Addresses at the time of Bylaw adoption
**Agricultural area
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BL 7807, 2019
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BL 7807, 2019
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6.2.6
SETBACK FROM INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, all structures shall be set back from the international
boundary between Canada and the United States in accordance with the International
Boundary Commission Act (Canada).
6.2.7
REDUCED REAR SETBACK
Despite the minimum rear setback specified in the RS1 to 7, RD1, RD3 and RH40 zones, up to
50% of the width of a principal structure may encroach into the minimum rear setback area in
such zones provided that
(a) the encroachment is set back not less than 6 m from the rear lot line,
(b) a make-up space or spaces clear of any structures is provided elsewhere within the
building envelope,
(c) the total area of the make-up space or spaces is not less than the area of the encroachment,
(d) any dimension of the make-up space or spaces is not less than 2 m,
(e) in the case of the RD1, RD3 and RH40 zones, the average lot depth does not exceed 35 m, and
(f) a reduced rear setback may not be combined with permitted projections under Section
6.2.10(a), except for eaves, gutters, windows wells, or a basement access depression.
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6.2.8
IN-GROUND BASEMENT
(a) (Deleted requirement for no suite restrictive covenant.)
(b) For the purposes of calculating the total basement exterior wall area and the percentage of
in-ground exterior wall area,
(i)
the wall area shall be measured from the top of the basement slab to the top of the
floor system directly above the basement,
(ii)
finished grade and existing grade shall be measured around the building along each
exterior wall where it meets the ground, but disregarding localized depressions for
driveways and walkways,
(iii) a basement access depression and any window wells below finished grade shall be
considered to be below ground and not be taken into account in the calculation of
total basement exterior wall area and in-ground exterior wall area, and
(iv)
if no basement is proposed underneath a garage, the exterior wall of the garage and
the basement perimeter wall below it shall be excluded from the calculation.
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Garage
above
Basement
exterior wall
*Basement access depression and window wells
are considered to be below ground and are
not taken into account in the calculation of
in-ground exterior wall area and total
basement exterior wall area
Basement
access
depression*
Basement access
depression*
Window
well*
Plan View
Window
well*
E
f
e
A
A
a
a
c
d
C
D
F
A
B
C
E
D
F
Rear elevation
Left side elevation
Top of 1st floor
system
Top of basement slab
Lower of
existing grade and
finished grade
Top of 1st floor
system
Lower of
existing grade and
finished grade
Front elevation
Right side elevation
In-Ground Exterior Wall Area Calculation
(a+b+c+d+e+f)
Total in-ground exterior wall area
Total basement exterior wall area
(A+B+C+D+E+F)
In-ground exterior
wall area
Legend
Basement exterior
wall area
x 100 = % of in-ground exterior wall area
Top of basement slab
6.2.8 (b)
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6.2.9
BASEMENT RELATED DEPRESSIONS
(a) Only 1 basement access depression is permitted per single detached dwelling and 1 per
dwelling unit for a duplex dwelling.
(b) Only 1 set of stairs is permitted per basement access depression.
(c) The aggregate area of a basement access depression shall not exceed 12 m2, including the
stairs, measured from the interior of the required retaining walls.
(d) A basement access depression is not permitted in the front or exterior side yard.
(e) Where a basement access depression is located below a spanning structure from the first
storey to the ground level, the depression shall be located such that the spanning structure
is open to below on only one side.
(f)
Basement access depression and window wells shall be subject to the minimum setback
provisions for the principal structure.
6.2.9
6.2.9 (e)
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6.2.10
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS
(a) Subject to Subsections (c) to (f), in the A1, RS1 to 7, RD and RH40 zones, permitted
projections identified in the table below may encroach into a required minimum setback
area as follows, unless otherwise specified in the particular zone:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade.
Permitted in
the required
rear setback.
To no closer than
0.9 m for a
principal structure
or 0.6 m for an
accessory structure
from the interior
side lot line.
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade.
Eaves and gutters
To no closer
than 4.5 m for a
principal structure
or 11.3 m for an
accessory structure
from the front
lot line.
To no closer
than 5.5 m for a
principal structure
or 0.6 m for an
accessory structure
from the rear
lot line.
To no closer
than 0.9 m for a
principal structure
or 0.6 m for an
accessory structure
from the interior
side lot line.
To no closer
than 2.8 m for a
principal structure
or 5.8 m for an
accessory structure
from the exterior
side lot line.
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys, porches
and sundecks
By no more than
1.2 m and to no
closer than 4.5 m
for a principal
structure from the
front lot line.
By no more than
1.2 m and to no
closer than 5.5 m
for a principal
structure from the
rear lot line.
To no closer
than 0.9 m for a
principal structure
from the interior
side lot line.
To no closer
than 2.8 m for a
principal structure
from the exterior
side lot line.
Bay and box
windows, hutches
and fireplaces
By no more than
0.6 m and to no
closer than 4.5 m
for a principal
structure or 11.3 m
for an accessory
structure from the
front lot line.
By no more than
0.6 m and to no
closer than 5.5 m
for a principal
structure or 0.6 m
for an accessory
structure from the
rear lot line.
By no more than
0.6 m and to no
closer than 0.9 m
for a principal
structure or 0.6 m
for an accessory
structure from the
interior side lot line.
By no more than
0.6 m and to no
closer than 2.8 m
for a principal
structure or 5.8 m
for an accessory
structure from the
exterior side lot line.
Window wells (as
measured to the
outside of the
retaining wall)
By no more
than 1.5 m.
By no more
than 1.5 m.
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side lot line.
By no more
than 1.5 m.
Basement access
depressions
N/A
By no more than
4 m and to no
closer than 5.5 m
from the rear
lot line.
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side lot line.
N/A
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(b) Subject to Subsections (c) and (d), in all RT and RA zones, for a principal structure,
permitted projections identified in the table below may encroach into a required minimum
setback area as follows, unless otherwise specified in the particular zone.
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
To no closer than 3
m, and to no closer
than 2 m where the
setback is less than
5 m.
To no closer than 3
m, and to no closer
than 2 m where the
setback is less than
5 m.
To no closer than 3
m, and to no closer
than 1.2 m where
the setback is less
than 5 m.
To no closer than 3
m, and to no closer
than 2 m where the
setback is less than
5 m.
Eaves and gutters
0.6 m where the setback is less than 7.5 m and 0.9 m where the setback is 7.5 m or more.
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys, porches
and sundecks
(eaves)
1.5 m where the setback is 7.5 m or more,
1.2 m where the setback is 5 m or more
0.9 m where the setback is 3.5 m or more
0.6 m where the setback is 3 m or more
Bay and box
windows, hutches,
fireplaces &
chimneys
0.6 m where the setback is less than 7.5 m and 0.9 m where the setback is 7.5 m or more.
(c) Except for eaves, gutters, window wells, and basement access depressions the total width of
permitted projections measured parallel to the building face
(i)
shall not exceed 50% of the width of the respective face of the building in the front,
rear or exterior side setback areas, and
(ii)
shall not exceed 35% of the width of the respective face
of the building in the interior side setback area.
(d) A bay or box window or hutch shall not exceed 2.4 m in width.
(e) Exterior steps that are closer to the rear lot line than 5.5 m
shall not exceed 1 m in width.
(f) Despite Subsection (c), unenclosed covered porches may extend across the full face of a
building in the front or exterior side setback area.
(g) Eaves, gutters and stairs from the first storey to finished grade may project into setbacks
varied through a Development Variance Permit or by the Board of Variance, provided the
permitted projections regulations in Section 6.2.10(a) are satisfied.
6.2.11
GARAGE PROJECTIONS
(a) Front Entry Garage
(i)
Except in the MUPGE zone, the front elevation of an attached garage shall not project
forward by more than 3 m from the front elevation of the rest of the single detached
dwelling or duplex dwelling excluding
(1)
any recessed area, with walls on both sides, not more than 2 m wide, and
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(2)
any portion of the front elevation which is located within the rear half of the
building depth.
6.2.11 (a)(i)
maximum
3m
maximum 2m
Rear
Yard
Front
Yard
Driveway
Garage
(ii)
Where a required parking space is provided in the side yard immediately adjacent to
an attached garage, that portion of the front elevation of the dwelling behind the
parking space shall not be considered a front elevation for the purposes of
Subsection (i).
(b) Side Entry Garage
(i)
Subsection (a)(i) does not apply to side entry garages.
(ii)
Despite the minimum setback specified for a lot in the zone, a side entry garage may
project into the minimum front setback area to no closer than 5 m from the front lot
line in any RS zone other than the RSC zone and in any RD zone other than the RD2
zone.
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no closer
than 5m
side entry
Rear
Yard
Driveway
Front
Yard
Garage
6.2.11 (b)
See Section 6.2.5
for special
setback provisions
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6.2.12
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL SITING
(a) Outdoor swimming pools shall conform to the setback provisions for accessory structures
in this Bylaw.
(b) Despite Subsection (a) and Section 6.2.13(b), in a residential zone an outdoor swimming
pool may be located within the minimum front setback area provided it is located not less
than 1 m from any building or structure.
6.2.13
DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
(a) Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, where vehicular access is provided between
buildings located on a lot in any zone other than the RS, RD and MUPGE zones, the distance
between such buildings shall not be less than 9 m.
(b) In the RS and RD zones, the minimum horizontal distance between a principal building and
an accessory building shall be 1.5 m as measured at the building foundations, including
basement access depressions and windows wells.
6.2.14
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(a) Where more than one maximum height regulation is specified in the zone, including, but
not limited to, maximum storeys, maximum height to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof,
maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof, and maximum height to the top of the
structure, all must be complied with.
(b) Where a mix of flat and pitched roofs is provided on a structure, the maximum height
regulations pertaining to the flat roof and the pitched roof shall apply respectively.
(c) No part of a building or structure shall be higher than or extend outside the vertical
building envelope except for the following and as provided in Subsection (d):
(i)
chimneys;
(ii)
elevator penthouses;
(iii) fire towers;
(iv)
flag poles;
(v)
lighting equipment;
(vi)
mechanical equipment and screening thereof;
(vii) solar energy systems;
(viii) spires, belfries and similar architectural elements;
(ix)
stairwells;
(x)
telecommunication transmitter, antenna and receiving apparatus.
(d) The following may extend outside the vertical building envelope where maximum height is
measured to the mid-roof:
(i)
the portion of a pitched roof above the mid-roof;
(ii)
dormers, subject to Section 6.2.15.
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(e) Vertical building envelope shall be determined as follows:
(i)
Establish the average elevation of the finished grade at the front lot line by taking an
average of the elevations at the 2 end points of the front lot line;
(ii)
Establish the average elevation of the finished grade at the rear lot line by taking an
average of the elevations at the 2 end points of the rear lot line;
(iii) Determine the upper limit of the vertical building envelope by measuring the
maximum height in terms of metres (m) permitted by this Bylaw from the average
elevations at the front lot line and rear lot line, and joining those two maximum
height points in a straight line;
(iv)
Determine the limits of the vertical building envelope by extending the said straight
line horizontally across the entire width of the lot.
6.2.14 (e)(i) & (ii)
6.2.14 (e)(iii) & (iv)
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(f) Despite the maximum height regulations in any zone, the height of a 1-storey or 1.5-storey
single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling shall not exceed 5.5 m measured to the
mid-roof or the top of a flat roof and 7.5 m measured to the roof ridge of a pitched roof.
(g) Unless otherwise expressly provided for in this Bylaw, where a zone specifies a maximum
height of 2.5 storeys, it shall be interpreted as
(i)
1.5 storeys plus a basement other than an in-ground basement, or
(ii)
2 storeys plus a half storey.
6.2.15
DORMERS
(a) In the A1, A2, RS, RD, RH40, RT40, and MUPGE zones, dormers are permitted to extend
above the maximum height measured to the mid-roof provided that
(i)
the width of a single dormer does not exceed 30% of the length of the roof face on
which it is located, and
(ii)
the aggregate width of multiple dormers does not exceed 50% of the length of the
roof face on which it is located.
6.2.15
6.2.16
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Where an accessory structure that is not an accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot in an
RS or RD Zone, the following regulations shall apply::
(a) A maximum of 1 plumbing fixture, limited to a sink only, is permitted in any accessory
structure except that where a lot contains an outdoor in-ground swimming pool, 3 plumbing
fixtures are permitted;
(b) (Deleted restrictive covenant requirement for accessory structure over 20m².)
(c) A covered deck or a porch is not permitted for an accessory structure.
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6.2.17
FLOOR SPACE RATIO AND FLOOR AREA CALCULATION
(a) Floor Area Exclusions
The following floor area shall be excluded in the calculation of floor space ratio and
maximum total floor area permitted on a lot under the density regulations of a zone:
Uses
Floor Area Excluded
(i) All uses
crawl space other than crawl space that projects
horizontally beyond the exterior walls of the first storey
and any crawl space that is directly below a garage.
(ii) Single detached
dwelling, farm house,
accessory farm
dwelling unit,
additional farm house,
and duplex dwelling
uses
for a single detached dwelling, farm house, accessory farm
dwelling unit, additional farm house, or each dwelling unit
in a duplex dwelling:
1) in zones other than the A1 or RS4A zones, either
(1.1) the floor area of an in-ground basement other
than that area that projects horizontally beyond
the exterior walls of the first storey and any area
that is directly below a garage, or
(1.2) the floor area of an attic which is a half storey;
(2) the total floor area of any attached and detached
garages which will accommodate more than one
parking space up to a maximum of 42 m2, or the floor
area of an attached or a detached garage which will
accommodate only one parking space up to a
maximum of 24 m2, provided that such parking space
meets the minimum dimensions set out in Part 8
Off-Street Parking of this Bylaw;
(3) the total floor area of accessory structures, other
than a detached garage, up to a maximum of 20 m2.
This exclusion cannot be combined with the
exclusion in Subsection (2) for the same structure.
(iii) Uses other than single
detached dwelling,
farm house, accessory
farm dwelling unit,
additional farm house,
and duplex dwelling
uses
(1) parking and loading areas and any area used as
vehicular access and manoeuvring space for such
parking or loading areas;
(2) any of the following common areas that are shared by
occupants of the buildings:
(2.1) elevator shafts;
(2.2) indoor amenity space;
(2.3) laundry facilities;
(2.4) mechanical and electrical service rooms;
(2.5) garbage storage space and recycling storage space;
(2.6) storage facilities, including bicycle storage.
(2.7) stairwells and elevator lobbies within an
underground parking structure
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Uses
Floor Area Excluded
(iv) Apartment building
use and mixed use
for adaptable dwelling units:
(1) the first 2 m2 of each studio or 1-bedroom dwelling unit;
(2) the first 3 m2 of each 2-bedroom or larger dwelling unit.
(v) Coach house and
garden suite
The floor area of each coach house and/or garden suite on a
lot up to a maximum of 42 m2.
(b) High Ceiling in Single Detached and Duplex Dwellings
For a single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling use, portions of the floor area of the
principal structure, other than stairwells, shall be counted twice in the calculation of floor
space ratio and maximum floor area permitted under the density regulations of a zone where
(i)
in the case of a flat ceiling, the height measured from the floor to the ceiling
exceeds 4.3 m,
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(ii)
in the case of a sloped ceiling, the height measured from the floor to the ceiling
exceeds 4.3 m at the lowest point of the slope, and
(iii) in the case of a sloped ceiling the lowest point of which does not exceed 4.3 m, the
height measured from the floor to the ceiling directly above exceeds 5.1 m.
6.2.18
MAXIMUM IMPERMEABLE AREA
(a) In the RS1 to 7, RSC and RD zones, not more than 60% of the total area of the lot shall be
covered by impermeable material, excluding swimming pools.
(b) That portion of an eave which is deeper than 0.6 m shall be considered to be
impermeable material .
6.2.17 (b)(ii)
6.2.17 (b)(iii)
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6.2.19
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEVICES
(a) Solar Energy System
(i)
A solar energy system shall be permitted in the A1 zone provided that it is located
only on the farm home plate or on the roof of a structure.
(ii)
A solar energy system shall be permitted in all zones other than the A1 zone provided
that it meets the maximum height and minimum setback regulations for an accessory
structure specified in the applicable zone if it is not attached to a building.
(b) Wind Energy Device
Unless otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, a wind energy device shall be permitted on a
lot in an industrial zone only, and shall comply with all of the following regulations:
(i)
the lot shall have a minimum lot area of 1,250 m2;
(ii)
not more than 1 wind energy device shall be located on the lot;
(iii) the highest position of any blades or rotational device of the wind energy device shall
not exceed 20 m measured from the finished grade;
(iv)
the minimum setback from any lot line of the lot shall be 125% of the height of the
wind energy device measured from the finished grade to the highest point of the
device including the highest position of the blades or rotational device.
(c) Heat Pump Device and Air Conditioner
A heat pump device or air conditioner shall be permitted in all zones, and when installed
on a lot in the RS and RD zones it shall be at a minimum setback of 1.5 m from any lot lines.
6.2.20
WASTE MANAGEMENT
(a) On all lots in a multi-unit residential, commercial or mixed use zone, a combined area to
accommodate a garbage storage space and a recycling storage space shall be provided in
accordance with Subsections (b) to (i) for any building containing any of the
following uses:
(i)
apartment building containing more than 2 dwelling units;
(ii)
townhouse containing more than 2 dwelling units
(iii)
mixed use residential building containing more than 2 dwelling units;
(iv)
secondary residential accommodation containing more than 2 dwelling units;
(v)
brew pub;
(vi)
coffee shop;
(vii)
convenience store;
(viii) drive-through restaurant;
(ix)
garden shop;
(x)
hotel;
(xi)
liquor primary establishment;
(xii)
liquor store;
(xiii)
motel;
(xiv)
neighbourhood café;
(xv)
office operation;
(xvi)
retail sales and other retail businesses;
(xvii) restaurant;
(xviii) wine store.
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(b) For an apartment building, townhouse, mixed use residential building or secondary
residential accommodation, the following regulations shall apply:
(i)
the minimum size of the combined garbage storage space and recycling storage
space shall be
(1) 9.5 m2 for a building containing not more than 20 dwelling units, or
(2) the space allocation determined by the following formula for a building
containing more than 20 dwelling units:
(0.31 m2 x number of dwelling units) + 8 m2
(ii)
within the combined space, the minimum size of the recycling storage space shall be
(1) 5 m2 for a building containing not more than 20 dwelling units, or
(2) the space allocation determined by the following formula for a building
containing more than 20 dwelling units:
(0.16 m2 x number of dwelling units) + 5 m2
(c) Despite Subsections (a) and (b), for a townhouse with access which meets the "Subdivision
and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015" for private roads, city collection of
garbage, recycling and food waste from individual units is available subject to,
(i)
the provision of adequate space to accommodate 3 individual containers within
each garage for temporary storage between collection days and adequate external
space for temporary storage on collection days, and
(ii)
the approval of the General Manager, Engineering.
(d) For a hotel or motel, the minimum garbage storage space and recycling storage space
requirements provided in Subsection (b) shall apply, based on the number of tourist
accommodation units in lieu of dwelling units, up to 101 m2 for the combined garbage
storage space and recycling storage space, and up to 60 m2 for the recycling storage space.
(e) For a building containing any retail sales, office operation, restaurant or similar uses, the
following regulations shall apply:
(i)
the minimum size of the combined garbage storage space and recycling storage
space shall be the greater of 10 m2, or 14 m2 in the case of a restaurant or similar
use, and the space allocation determined by the following formulae, up to 56 m2:
Use
Minimum Garbage and
Recycling Storage Space Allocation
Convenience store
Garden shop
Liquor store
Retail sales and
other retail businesses
Wine store
0.0182 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 3.7 m2
Office operation
0.0089 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 3.3 m2
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Liquor primary establishment
Neighbourhood cafe
Restaurant
0.0331 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 6.8 m2
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(ii)
within the combined space, the minimum size of the recycling storage space shall be
the greater of 5 m2, or 9 m2 in the case of a restaurant or similar use, and the space
allocation determined by the following formulae, up to 40 m2:
Use
Minimum Recycling Storage Space Allocation
Convenience store
Garden shop
Liquor store
Retail sales and
other retail businesses
Wine store
0.014 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 3 m2
Office operation
0.007 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 3 m2
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Liquor primary establishment
Neighbourhood cafe
Restaurant
0.030 x gross leasable floor area (m2) + 7 m2
(f) For a lot containing a mix of uses specified in Subsection (a), the required minimum size of
the garbage storage space and recycling storage space shall be the aggregate of the
minimum garbage storage space and recycling storage space required for each use. If
future uses are unknown at the time of application for a building permit, the highest
requirement shall apply.
(g) All recycling storage spaces shall only be used for the purpose of depositing and collecting
recyclable material and not be used for the storage of garbage or household items.
(h) The location of any garbage storage space and recycling storage space shall
(i)
be centralized on the same lot as the use or uses that it serves,
(ii)
be accessible to all occupants on the lot that it serves,
(iii) be in an area such that noise and odour impacts to occupants on the lot and adjacent
lots are minimized,
(iv)
be at ground level, on the first storey or on no more than one storey below the
finished grade, and
(v)
not block any vehicular or pedestrian access, parking spaces, fire exits or public
rights-of-ways.
(i)
The design of any garbage storage space and recycling storage space shall:
(i)
allow each garbage storage container and recycling storage container to be
individually accessible so as to be removed and replaced without having to
reposition other containers,
(ii)
ensure that no horizontal width or depth is less than 2 m, and
(iii)
provide an entry point of no less than 1.5 m in width for buildings containing over
25 dwelling units and for all commercial buildings and mixed use residential buildings.
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6.3
SUBDIVISION
6.3.1
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
(a) No lot created by subdivision of land shall be smaller in area or have a smaller lot width or
average lot depth than the minimum lot size for subdivision set out in the applicable
section of this Bylaw.
(b) Despite Subsection (a) or the minimum lot size regulations set out in this Bylaw, the
Approving Officer may approve a plan which dedicates a portion of a lot to the City for
public purposes or creates a parcel of land that is to be transferred to the City concurrently
with the deposit of the plan in the Land Title Office.
(c) Despite Subsection (a), for a subdivision containing not less than 10 lots in the RS and RD
zones, the minimum lot width and minimum average lot depth requirements may be
reduced by not more than 10% of the requirements for not more than 10% of the lots in
the subdivision.
6.4
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
The Local Government Act provides for a municipality to designate areas and specify general
conditions for temporary uses to be permitted. Notwithstanding the provisions and regulations
of this Bylaw, Delta may, upon application by an owner of land, issue a Temporary Use Permit
to allow any use for a period not exceeding three years.
6.4.1
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AREAS
Temporary Use Permits may be issued anywhere in Delta, provided that the general conditions
described in Section 6.4.2 are met.
6.4.2
CONDITIONS
The following general conditions must be met prior to issuing a permit for a temporary use:
(a) A temporary use should not unduly curtail the use or development of land in accordance
with the Official Community Plan.
(b) A temporary use should not have a significant negative impact on adjoining properties.
(c) No public health and safety problems and no environmental degradation should be
created.
(d) Temporary Use Permits for industrial uses may be issued for no longer than one year,
unless the proposed location is:
(i)
in an area designated for industrial use in the Official Community Plan; or
(ii)
contiguous to an existing industrial use or a zone which permits industrial use.
(e) Temporary Use Permits for commercial uses must be:
(i)
in an area designated for commercial use or mixed use in the Official Community
Plan; or
(ii)
contiguous to an existing commercial use or mixed use or a zone which permits
commercial use or mixed use; or
(iii) issued for no longer than one year.
(f) Temporary Use Permits for temporary uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve may require
referral to the Agricultural Land Commission for non-farm use approval.
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The Temporary Use Permit may specify additional conditions addressing issues including
environmental protection, site restoration following temporary use, nuisance abatement
measures, operation hours, duration of use, traffic management, parking, performance security
and establishing buffers and screens, under which the temporary use may be carried on.
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PART 7
LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND AMENITY SPACE
7.1
GENERAL LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
7.1.1
The regulations of Section 7.1 shall apply to all zones except land used for farming in agriculture
zones, or in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
7.1.2
All portions of a lot not covered by buildings, structures, parking areas, open storage areas and
circulation areas shall be landscaped.
7.1.3
Landscaping as required by this Bylaw shall be completed within 3 months of the date of issuance
of the occupancy permit for a development unless otherwise specified in a Section 219 covenant,
development permit or landscape agreement.
7.1.4
Where landscaping is required by this Bylaw, the General Manager, Development may, as a
condition of a building permit for any building or structure to be constructed on a lot, require the
owner of that lot to enter into a landscape agreement with terms established by the General
Manager, Development, including the requirement of a security. The amount of the security shall
be based on estimated material and labour costs to install the landscaping in accordance with a
landscape plan approved by the General Manager, Development, plus a contingency amount up to
10% of the estimated costs. The security or a reduced amount thereof may be retained by the
General Manager, Development to ensure proper maintenance of the landscaping for a period of
12 months. The security may be drawn upon by the City should the owner fail to install or
maintain the landscaping as the case may be. If the security is not sufficient to cover the costs
incurred by the City to complete or maintain the landscaping, the owner shall pay the balance
owing to the City. If the balance is not paid, the City shall be authorized to recover the amount
outstanding from the lands in the same manner as it would be able to collect unpaid city taxes.
7.1.5
All landscape installations shall meet or exceed the current edition of the British Columbia
Landscape Standard published by the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects and the
British Columbia Landscape and Nursery Association.
7.1.6
The minimum size of trees at time of planting required under this Bylaw shall be:
(a) 7 cm caliper measured 1.4 metres above the base of the tree for deciduous trees, and
(b) 3 m height for coniferous trees.
7.1.7
Each tree shall have a minimum of 10 m3 of growing medium.
7.1.8
New planting shall consist of native or water-conserving plant material which is hardy and
appropriate for the location specified.
7.1.9
New planting shall exclude invasive plant species designated as such from time to time by the
Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.
7.1.10
Existing landscaping or natural vegetation being retained shall be protected during construction.
7.1.11
Landscaping provided on a lot shall be maintained in good condition at all times by the owner of
the lot following the BC Landscape Standard. Maintenance shall include appropriate irrigation
with particular attention paid to adequate watering during the establishment period to ensure
survival of any newly planted areas.
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7.2
VISIBILITY ADJACENT TO INTERSECTIONS AND STREETS
7.2.1
In all zones and despite any other provision of this Bylaw:
(a) at an intersection, within the area bounded by
the lot lines adjoining a street and a line drawn
to connect the lot lines at a distance of 8 m
from their point of intersection:
(i)
no structure other than a permitted
principal structure shall be erected to a
height greater than 1 m, and
(ii)
no landscaping shall be maintained or
allowed to grow so as to obstruct the
line of vision between the height of 1 m
and 2.4 m as measured from the top of
the adjacent curb, or if there is not a
curb, the top of the pavement at the
edge of the street.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to lanes.
(c) no landscaping shall be grown, placed, caused
or allowed to be grown or placed so as to
impede the visibility of any traffic control
device or sign on a street.
7.3
LANDSCAPING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
7.3.1
FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING
(a) In the RS and RD zones other than RSF, not less than 50% of the front yard shall be
occupied by landscaping. Porches and verandas are not considered front yard area for the
purpose of determining front yard landscaping. Artificial turf may be used to fulfill this
requirement, provided that it is a permeable product that allows water to penetrate into
the ground beneath.
(b) On a lot where the minimum front yard landscaping requirement specified in
Subsection (a) cannot be met without reducing the width of the only driveway providing a
required access to and from the street, the minimum requirement may be reduced but
only to the extent required to permit a driveway not exceeding 6 m in width.
(c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to lots with a front lot line abutting Georgia Strait or
Boundary Bay.
7.3.2
For each new single detached or duplex residential lot created through subdivision, 1 tree is
required to be planted and maintained within the front setback area, and on corner lots,
1 additional tree is required to be planted and maintained within the exterior side setback
area. Where 1 or more existing trees are retained in either of these locations, a new tree is
not required. Replacement trees required by a tree replacement plan can be used to fulfill
this requirement.
7.3.3
In a strata house, townhouse or apartment residential zone which abuts a single detached or
duplex residential zone, the following shall be provided along any common lot line to the rear of
the front setback area:
(a) a fence, 1.8 m in height, nearest the lot line, and
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(b) a landscaped strip, at least 1.5 m in width, consisting of a thick hedge of shrubs not less
than 1.8 m in height at time of planting and additional lower scale plant material.
7.4
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING IN COMMERCIAL, MIXED USE,
INDUSTRIAL, HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC ZONES
7.4.1
Landscaping shall cover not less than 5% of the developed lot area in commercial, industrial,
health care, public and mixed use zones other than MULW and MUPGE.
7.4.2
STREET FRONTAGES
The portion of a lot which is within 2.5 m of a front or exterior side lot line and is not occupied
by a building, or vehicular or pedestrian access to the lot from a street, shall be occupied by
landscaping consisting of a variety of plant material.
7.4.3
ABUTTING ZONES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND HEALTH CARE USES
(a) For a lot abutting any lot zoned for a residential or health care use, the following shall be
provided along any common lot lines to the rear of the front setback area:
(i)
where the building is set back more than 1.5 m,
(1) a solid fence, 1.8 m in height, and
(2)
a landscaped strip, at least 1.5 m in width, consisting of a variety of plant material,
except for a surface parking area in which case Section 7.4.4(b) applies;
(ii)
where the building is set back 1.5 m or less, a solid fence 1.8 m in height, except
where a building is situated on a common lot line.
7.4.4
SURFACE PARKING AREAS
(a) Within a surface parking area:
(i)
one tree for each 6 parking spaces shall be provided,
(ii)
landscaping areas shall be a minimum of 6 m2 in area with no dimension less than 2 m,
(iii) trees may be grouped in larger landscaping areas, and
(iv)
a minimum distance of 1 m shall be provided between tree trunks and areas
intended for motor vehicles.
(b) Where a surface parking area or drive aisle leading to a surface parking area abuts an
interior side lot line or rear lot line, a landscaped strip at least 2 m in width, which includes
at least 1 deciduous tree for each 9 m of linear distance shall be provided along the lot line.
The trees required in this section may also be counted as the trees required in
Subsection (i). Properties that share access and/or loading are exempt from this
requirement.
(c) Up to 0.75 m of the width of any landscaped strip or landscaping area may accommodate
vehicle overhangs in a surface parking area in accordance with Section 8.5.6 of this Bylaw.
(d) Replacement trees required by a tree replacement plan can be used to fulfill
this requirement.
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7.4.5
GARBAGE CONTAINER SCREENING
(a) Where garbage containers, including recycling bins, are stored outside a principal building
or an accessory building, the following shall be provided:
(i)
a minimum setback of 3 m from any abutting lot line of a lot zoned for residential use;
(ii)
subject to Section 7.5, a solid fence with a height of 1.8 m or equivalent to the height
of the garbage container, but in no case more than 2.4 m in height, to screen the
garbage container on all sides;
(iii) where visible from a street, lane or public walkway, in addition to a solid fence as
specified in Subsection (ii), a landscaped strip at least 1.5 m in width, consisting of a
variety of plant material.
(b) Garbage containers shall not be stored within the front or exterior side setback area of
any lot.
7.4.6
OUTDOOR STORAGE, LOADING AND TRUCK YARD SCREENING
(a) Where an unenclosed outdoor storage area, loading area or truck yard is permitted and is
adjacent to an interior side or a rear lot line of any other zone where such area or yard is
not permitted, it shall be screened by
(i)
a solid fence not exceeding 2.4 m in height, and
(ii)
a landscaped strip at least 1.5 m in width, consisting of a thick hedge of shrubs not
less than 1.8 m in height at time of planting and additional lower scale plant
material, maintained to provide a screen not less than 2.4 m in height installed along
the lot line.
(b) No display or storage of materials shall be piled higher than the screen within 5 m of the
screen, or within 90 m of any lot zoned for residential use.
7.5
FENCES
7.5.1
In a residential zone other than the RD2 zone:
(a) a fence with a maximum height of 1.2 m may be located anywhere on a lot,
(b) a fence with a maximum height of 1.8 m may be located to the rear of the minimum front
setback specified for a principal structure in the zone,
(c) an arbor with a maximum height of 2.4 m may be located anywhere on a lot,
(d) despite Subsection (a), a fence with a maximum height of 1.5 m is permitted to enclose a
swimming pool. On lots identified in Schedule B as a waterfront lot, a fence that encloses a
swimming pool in the front yard must not obstruct the visibility of the pool or its
occupants, and
(e) despite Subsection (b), where a fence is located along a lot line that abuts a zone other
than a residential zone, the maximum height of the fence along that lot line only may be
increased to 2.4 m provided that it is located to the rear of the minimum front setback
specified for a principal structure in the zone.
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7.5.2
In the RD2 zone,
(a) a fence with a maximum height of 0.9 m may be located in the front setback area,
(b) a fence with a maximum height of 1.8 m may be located to the rear of the front setback area,
(c) despite Subsection (a), a fence with a maximum height of 1.5 m is permitted to enclose a
swimming pool, provided that the fence does not obstruct the visibility of the pool or its
occupants, and
(d) an arbor with a maximum height of 2.4 m may be located to the rear of the front setback area.
7.5.3
A barbed wire fence shall not be permitted on any lot zoned for residential use, or on any lot line
abutting a residential zone.
7.5.4
In all zones other than residential and MUPGE,
(a) a fence with a maximum height of 1.2 m may be located anywhere on the lot, and
(b) a fence with a maximum height of 2.4 m may be located within the area of the lot to the
rear of the minimum front setback area.
7.5.5
Despite Section 7.5.4, in industrial, agriculture, health care, private recreational and public zones,
chain link fencing with a maximum height of 3.75 m is permitted.
7.5.6
In all zones other than MUPGE, a fence which exceeds the height limitations specified in Sections
7.5.1 through 7.5.5 inclusive shall comply with the maximum height and minimum setback
specified for a principal structure in the zone within which it is located.
7.5.7
The height of a fence or an arbor shall be determined by measuring from the finished grade every
2 m along the length of the fence or arbor at the base of the fence or arbor except where they are
on retaining walls, in which case Section 7.6.2 shall apply.
7.5.8
A noise attenuation fence or wall constructed by the City or other level of government as part of a
public utility or highway improvement is exempt from the height and location regulations
described in Section 7.5.
7.6
RETAINING WALLS
7.6.1
RETAINING WALL HEIGHT
On any lands zoned for residential or health care use,
(a) a retaining wall, except when required to be
constructed as a condition of subdivision approval,
shall not exceed a height of 1.2 m measured from the
finished grade of the lower ground, and where more
than one retaining wall is constructed, there shall be
at least a 1.2 m horizontal separation between them,
and
(b) Despite Subsection (a), a retaining wall may be higher
than 1.2 m, measured from the finished grade, where
the finished grade of the subject lot is lower than the
existing grade of the adjacent lot or street that is being
retained.
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7.6.2
HEIGHT OF FENCES ON RETAINING WALLS
The following regulations apply to all zones:
(a) The height of a fence when combined with a retaining
wall shall be measured from the finished grade on the
higher side of the retaining wall, except along the front
lot line or exterior side lot line where the subject lot is
higher than an abutting street;
(b) Where the subject lot is higher than an abutting street,
the height of a fence when combined with a retaining
wall along the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall
be measured from the average of the finished grade on
each side of the retaining wall along the length of the
retaining wall;
(c) Any portion of a retaining wall which projects above
the surface of the ground that it supports shall be
considered a fence and be subject to Sections 7.5
and 7.6.2(a).
7.6.3
MATERIALS
(a) On any lands zoned for residential or health care use:
(i)
the use of concrete blocks larger than 30 cm in height and 60 cm in width for a
retaining wall is prohibited on the street frontage, and
(ii)
any block style retaining walls on a street frontage shall be limited to:
(1) blocks equal to or less than 30 cm in height and 60 cm in width, and
(2) blocks that incorporate design elements or surfaces with a decorative finish
treatment to reduce visual impacts on the streetscape.
7.7
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE
7.7.1
COMMON INDOOR AMENITY SPACE FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
Common indoor amenity space shall be provided as follows:
(a) For each townhouse complex of 100 dwelling units or more, at a minimum rate of 2 m2 per
dwelling unit of which 1 m2 per dwelling unit may be devoted to a childcare facility which
shall not exceed a total floor area of 3 m2 per dwelling unit.
(b) For each apartment building complex of 40 dwelling units or more, at a minimum rate of
1 m2 per dwelling unit or 50 m2, whichever is greater.
7.7.2
OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE FOR TOWNHOUSES AND STRATA HOUSES
(a) For townhouses and strata houses, a minimum of 15 m2 of outdoor amenity space shall be
provided for the private use of each dwelling unit, of which a minimum of 7.5 m2 shall be
ground level usable space with no dimension less than 2.5 m and may include patio
surfaces, grass or pathways at the same level. The balance of the outdoor amenity space
may include decks or balconies with a minimum dimension of 1.8 m and a minimum area
of 5.5 m2, or landscaped areas.
(b) For townhouse complexes, which have more than 10 dwelling units, a minimum of 5 m2 of
common outdoor amenity space per dwelling unit shall be provided in addition to outdoor
amenity space for private use.
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(c) Common outdoor amenity space shall:
(i)
be available to all residents of the development,
(ii)
have no dimension less than 6 m and no slope greater than 5%, and
(iii) accommodate pedestrian amenities, community gardens or recreational space for
leisure activities normally carried out outdoors and landscaping.
7.7.3
COMMON OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE FOR APARTMENTS
(a) For apartment buildings, a minimum of 6 m2 of common outdoor amenity space per
dwelling unit shall be provided.
(b) Common outdoor amenity space shall:
(i)
be available to all residents of the development,
(ii)
have no dimension less than 6.0 m and no slope greater than 5%, and
(iii) accommodate pedestrian amenities, community gardens or recreational space for
leisure activities normally carried out outdoors and landscaping.
7.7.4
COMMON OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE FOR INDUSTRIAL USES
(a) For industrial uses, minimum common outdoor amenity space shall be provided as follows:
(i)
1 m2 per 5 employees, or
(ii)
20 m2,
whichever is greater.
(b) Common outdoor amenity space shall:
(i)
be available to all employees of the development,
(ii)
have no dimension less than 3 m, no area less than 10 m2, and no slope greater than
5%, and
(iii) accommodate pedestrian amenities, recreational space for leisure activities
normally carried out outdoors and landscaping.
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PART 8
OFF-STREET PARKING
8.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
8.1.1
Off-street parking spaces and bicycle spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with
the requirements and standards of this Part for all uses, buildings and structures permitted by this
Bylaw on a lot.
8.1.2
Parking spaces and bicycle spaces required by this Bylaw shall be constructed and available for
use at the time of issuance of an occupancy permit and at all times thereafter.
8.1.3
Where a building or structure has insufficient parking spaces or bicycle spaces on the effective
date of this Bylaw to conform to the requirements herein, additional parking spaces or bicycle
spaces shall be provided for any building addition or change of use in accordance with this Part.
8.1.4
Parking spaces and bicycle spaces required in accordance with this Bylaw shall not be used for
(a) the storage of goods, equipment, construction materials or any other thing,
(b) the parking or storage of boats, recreation vehicles, trailers or unlicensed vehicles, or
(c) the parking or storage of vehicles used for rent, gain, display or sale.
8.1.5
Underground parking facilities may be located anywhere on a lot, provided that no part of any
underground parking structure shall be situated above finished grade in any minimum setback
area for a principal structure.
8.2
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
8.2.1
For residential uses other than floating homes, the required parking spaces and bicycle spaces shall
be provided on the same lot as the uses.
8.2.2
No parking spaces are required for single detached dwellings, duplex dwellings or accessory
dwelling units on lots shaded in Schedule F.
8.2.3
No parking spaces are required for an accessory dwelling unit with gross floor area less than or
equal to 33 m2.
8.2.4
(Deleted secondary suite exemption for required parking spaces for a single detached dwelling
constructed on or before July 26, 2010)
8.2.5
(Deleted requirement for an unabstructed access to and from the adjacent street for motor
vehicles using that parking space or any other parking space.)
8.2.6
Where a lot contains an accessory dwelling unit or a sleeping unit occupied by a boarder, the
owner of the lot shall post a notice within the accessory dwelling unit or sleeping unit to identify
where the required parking space for the accessory dwelling unit occupant or boarder is located
on the lot, and such notice shall be clearly visible for the occupant or boarder at all times.
8.2.7
In any residential zone except the RSC zone, for a single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling, a
driveway or parking space shall not be located within 1 m of any lot line except for that part of a
driveway access that abuts a street as approved by the General Manager, Engineering.
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8.2.8
For a townhouse or an apartment building, no surface parking spaces for visitors are permitted
(a) within a required front setback area, and
(b) within 1 m of any building.
8.2.9
No standard resident or visitor parking spaces are required in the shaded areas of Schedule D of
this Bylaw. Accessible parking spaces and parking spaces required for non-residential uses are still
required as described in this Bylaw.
8.3
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
8.3.1
Except for residential uses, required parking spaces or a portion thereof may be provided on a lot
within 160 m of the building, structure or lot for which they are required, provided a Section 219
covenant is registered in favour of the City requiring that the lot or a portion thereof shall be used
solely for the purpose of providing the required parking and an easement is registered on the lot
or a portion thereof in favor of the owner of the lot that requires the parking.
8.3.2
The following parking spaces must be provided free of charge:
(a) all parking spaces required by Section 8.4.2 in connection with a hospital;
(b) all parking spaces provided at a park-and-ride facility;
(c) all parking spaces on lands zoned P, P1B and PR.
8.4
CALCULATION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
8.4.1
CALCULATION RULES
For the calculation of the required number of parking spaces,
(a) where gross leasable floor area is used as a unit of measurement, it shall include the floor
area of accessory buildings and basements, except where they are used for parking or
mechanical rooms,
(b) (deleted where the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit is used as a unit of
measurement, a den shall be considered a bedroom)
(c) where the number of employees is used as a unit of measurement, it shall mean the
greatest number of persons at work at any time of the day or night in a particular building
or for a particular use during any season of the year,
(d) where seating accommodation is used as a unit of measurement and such accommodation
consists of benches, pews, booths and the like, each 0.5 m of width of such seating
accommodation shall be counted as 1 seat,
(e) where a building, structure or lot accommodates more than one use, the total parking
space requirement shall be the sum of the requirement for each individual use, except that
in the case of a shopping centre, the parking space requirement for shopping centre shall
apply regardless of the uses within the shopping centre,
(f) a pro rata basis shall be applied, unless otherwise specified, and
(g) any fraction less than one-half shall be disregarded, and any fraction of one-half or greater
shall be considered equivalent to 1.
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8.4.2
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements set out in the
table below. In the case of a use not specifically mentioned in the table, the requirement shall
be the same as that for a use that the General Manager, Development considers is most similar
in off-street parking demand characteristics.
Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
AGRICULTURAL
Agri-tourism
3 spaces per operation
Farm alcohol production facility
5 spaces per 100 m2 of retail area and
indoor/outdoor lounge areas, if any
Farm retail sales
5 spaces per 100 m2 of farm retail area
Kennel
1 space per employee
PLUS 2 spaces for drop-off
On-farm processing and on-farm
product preparation
Same as office operation
PLUS 1 space per 93 m2 of processing or
preparation gross floor area
RESIDENTIAL
Apartment building, secondary
residential accommodation
1 space per dwelling unit
PLUS 0.1 visitor spaces per dwelling unit
Boarder
1 space per boarder
Farm house, additional
farm house
1 space per dwelling unit
PLUS 1 space per boarder, if any
Floating home
1 space per dwelling unit
PLUS 0.1 visitor spaces per dwelling unit
Purpose-built rental housing
0.75 spaces per dwelling unit
Seniors congregate housing
0.25 spaces per dwelling unit
PLUS 0.25 visitor spaces per dwelling unit
Single detached dwelling, coach house,
duplex dwelling, garden suite, secondary
suite, accessory farm dwelling unit,
caretaker dwelling unit, security guard
dwelling unit
1 space per dwelling unit
Townhouse
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
PLUS 0.1 visitor spaces per dwelling unit for
6 dwelling units or greater
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Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
COMMERCIAL, COMMUNITY, AND RECREATIONAL
Animal daycare, animal grooming,
health care office, health spa, personal
services, pharmacy, polyclinic, sports
rehabilitation centre, funeral home and
memorial service facilities, cultural
facility, indoor recreation facility,
all unless otherwise specified in other
subsections of this Part
3 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Auction room, banquet hall, club,
assembly hall, excluding place of
worship and funeral home
10 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Automotive body shop, automotive
services, boat building and repair
2.5 spaces per service bay
Bowling alley, bowling green
3 spaces per bowling lane
Brew pub, coffee shop, liquor primary
establishment, neighbourhood café,
restaurant (excluding drive-through
restaurant and take-out restaurant),
recording studio, library, post-
secondary institution (including trade
school)
5 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Car wash
1 space per car wash bay
PLUS 1 space per 2 employees
Childcare facility
0.75 space per employee
PLUS 1 space per 10 children in care
Community care facility,
hospital and similar institutions,
mental health facility
1 space per 4 patient beds
PLUS 1 space per medical practitioner
PLUS 1 space per 3 regular employees
Convenience store, liquor store,
retail sales (and retail of other goods
and products permitted in a zone,
unless otherwise specified in other
subsections of this Part), take-out
restaurant, wine store
10 spaces per 100 m2 of retail sales area for food
stores with 3 or more grocery checkout stands
OR
1.5 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Cottage business
1 space per 20 m2 of retail or customer service
area, if any
Curling rink
4 spaces per ice sheet
Drive-through restaurant
Same as restaurant
PLUS a minimum of 8 vehicle queuing area in
advance of each drive-through pick-up window
Elementary school, secondary school
1 space per employee
PLUS 1 space per 10 Grades 11 and 12 students
PLUS 10 spaces for drop-off
PLUS 2 spaces for school bus loading and unloading
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Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
Financial institution, household goods
repair, household recycling and
collection facility, office operation,
shopping centre, veterinary clinic
2 spaces per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Garden shop, nursery
Same as retail,
PLUS 1 space per 100 m2 of outdoor display area
Golf course
4 spaces per tee
Golf driving range
1 space per tee
Hotel, motel, bed and breakfast unit
1 space per tourist accommodation unit,
PLUS additional spaces as required by this Bylaw
for other facilities
Marina, water oriented recreation for
boating activities
1 space per 2 boats offered for rent,
PLUS 1 space per 2 boat docking or storage spaces,
PLUS 20 spaces per 6 m of boat launching ramp
Miniature golf
1 space per 2 golfing holes
Place of worship
7.5 spaces per 100 m2 of floor area
Pool or billiard hall
2 spaces per table
Race track, training ground for race
horses, riding stables or equestrian
centre
1 space per 5 stalls or seats, whichever is the
greater PLUS 10 spaces per 100 m2 of standing
space from which the race can be watched
Racquet sports including tennis courts
3 spaces per court
PLUS 1 space per 10 spectator seats
Rental of equipment, machinery,
recreational marine vessels, or
household goods other than motor
vehicles, water oriented recreation for
activities other than boating
Same as office operation
PLUS 1 space per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
for other uses
Retail or rental of motor vehicles,
including trucks
Same as office operation
PLUS 1 space per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
and outdoor area used for vehicle display or storage
PLUS 2.5 spaces per service bay
PLUS 0.8 spaces per rental vehicle
Service station
1 space per 2 employees
PLUS 1 space per car wash bay, if any
Skating rink, swimming pool,
gymnasium, or similar
practice facilities
2 spaces per 100 m2 of floor area
PLUS 1 space per 4 spectator seats
Taxi dispatch centre
Same as office operation PLUS 1 space per vehicle
owned, leased or operated by the company
Theatre, movie theatre
1 space per 5 seats
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Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
INDUSTRIAL
Boat moorage
1 space per 2 boat docking or storage spaces
Brewery, distillery
5 spaces per 100 m2 of retail area and indoor/
outdoor lounge areas, if any
PLUS additional spaces as required by this Bylaw
for low impact industry
Cold storage facility, low impact industry
(and establishments permitted in the
industrial zones, except those
specifically included in other
subsections in his Part), warehousing,
wholesaling and distribution
Same as office operation and retail, if any
PLUS 1 space per 200 m2 of gross leasable floor area
for other uses
PLUS 1 space per vehicle owned, leased or operated
by the business on the lot
Net shed
1 space per net shed
PLUS 1 space per employee
Self storage
1 space per 10 storage units
OR
1 space per 200 m2 of gross leasable floor area,
whichever is the greater
Solid waste facility
5 spaces
PLUS 1 space per 150 m2 of gross floor area
8.4.3
JOINT USE PARKING
(a) Required parking spaces for non-residential uses for 2 or more buildings, structures or lots
may be provided jointly in the same parking facilities in accordance with Subsections (b)
and (c).
(b) The joint use of the parking spaces shall require the registration of a Section 219 covenant
in favour of the City and an access easement on the lot
or lots securing the right of joint use of the parking spaces prior to the commencement
or expansion of any use as determined by the issuance of an occupancy permit or a
business licence.
(c) The joint use of the parking spaces shall be calculated in accordance with the following steps:
(i)
Determine the parking requirements for each use separately according to
Sections 8.4.1 and 8.4.2;
(ii)
Multiply the parking requirements for each use by the percentage in each occupancy
period column in the following table;
(iii) Sum up the parking requirements for each occupancy period column;
(iv)
Find the largest sum, which shall be the joint use parking requirement.
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Classes of Use
Occupancy Period
Weekday
Weekend
8:00am
-5:00pm
5:00pm-
12:00am
12:00am
- 8:00am
8:00am
-5:00pm
5:00pm-
12:00am
12:00am
- 8:00am
Assembly, civic or cultural
10%
5%
5%
100%
50%
5%
Commercial
90%
80%
5%
100%
70%
5%
Industrial
100%
20%
5%
5%
5%
5%
Office operation
100%
20%
5%
5%
5%
5%
Indoor recreation
facility or outdoor
recreation facility
40%
80%
10%
80%
100%
10%
Restaurant, coffee shop,
liquor primary
establishment, or brew pub
70%
100%
10%
70%
100%
100%
Hotel or motel
70%
100%
100%
70%
100%
100%
(d) Any joint use parking agreements may be cancelled provided that
(i)
all parking spaces required for any existing or new uses on the lot or lots are
provided in accordance with Section 8.4.2, and
(ii)
the covenant and easement required under Subsection (b) are discharged.
8.4.4
PROXIMITY TO FREQUENT TRANSIT NETWORK
For all multi-unit residential buildings or mixed-use buildings with 3 or more dwelling units and
all commercial buildings, the required minimum number of parking spaces shall be reduced by
20% where the lot is located within the Scott Road Corridor, as set out in Schedule C of this
Bylaw.
8.4.5
CAR SHARING PARKING
For all multi-unit residential buildings or mixed use buildings with more than 8 dwelling units,
parking spaces for car sharing programs may be provided in accordance with the following
provisions:
(a) A maximum of 5% of the total parking spaces required, excluding required visitor parking
spaces, may be designated for the sole use by car sharing programs;
(b) Each car sharing parking space shall be counted as equivalent to 1.5 required parking spaces;
(c) Car sharing parking spaces shall be clearly marked by using signs above or at the end of
the parking spaces, or paint markings on the pavement;
(d) Registration of a Section 219 covenant in favour of the City stating that the parking spaces
are for car sharing purposes only is required;
(e) Registration of a Section 219 covenant and a statutory right of way in favour of the City for
public access to, from and over the car sharing parking spaces is required;
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BL 8204, 2022
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BL 8455, 2024
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(f)
Provision of a letter of agreement between the developer and a car share operator
demonstrating the car share operator's intent to use the car sharing parking space is required;
(g) Where parking requirement reduction is applied under both Section 8.4.4 and Section
8.4.5, the car sharing reduction shall be calculated before the frequent transit network
proximity reduction.
8.4.6
CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING SPACES
(a) An owner of a lot, building or structure within the Ladner core area, shown on the map
below, may at their option, pay to the City cash-in-lieu of providing the required parking
spaces for non-residential uses in the amount set out in the "Consolidated Fees Bylaw No.
7273, 2013", or the amount set out in the "Delta Off-Street Parking Facilities Bylaw No.
3293, 1981", whichever is the higher.
(b) The parking cash-in-lieu funds shall be deposited into the Delta Off-Street Parking Reserve
Fund established under the "Delta Off-Street Parking Facilities Bylaw No. 3293, 1981".
8.4.6 (a)
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8.4.7
MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER PARKING
For all commercial or public buildings, motorcycle and scooter parking may be provided in
accordance with the following conditions:
(a) A maximum of 5% of the total parking requirement may be met by providing spaces for
the use of motorcycles or scooters;
(b) Each motorcycle or scooter parking space shall be counted as 0.5 of a required
parking space;
(c) Motorcycle and scooter parking spaces shall be clearly marked by using signs above or at
the end of the parking spaces, or paint markings on the pavement;
(d) Motorcycle and scooter parking spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 1.4 m in width
and 2.4 m in length.
8.5
DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
8.5.1
DRIVEWAY ACCESS
Driveway access from streets or lanes to all parking spaces shall be,
(a) for parking areas of not more than 6 parking spaces, by a driveway not less than 3 m in
width, which shall be widened to a minimum width of 4 m where it intersects with a street
or lane subject to the "Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162,
2015",
(b) for parking areas of more than 6 parking spaces, by 2 driveways not less than 3 m each in
width in a one-way configuration or a two-way driveway not less than 6 m in width, which
may be narrowed to a minimum width of 4 m where it intersects with a street or lane
subject to the "Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015", and
(c) subject to the approval of the General Manager, Engineering.
8.5.2
WIDTH OF AISLES
The aisles leading to parking spaces and providing access from each parking space to a
driveway, street or lane shall be established according to the standards below:.
Angle of Parking
Minimum Width of Aisle
90⁰
7 m
60⁰
5.3 m
55⁰
4.85 m
50⁰
4.4 m
45⁰
3.95 m
Parallel
3.95 m
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8.5.3
STANDARD PARKING SPACES
A parking space required by this Bylaw shall have minimum rectangular dimensions of
2.6 m by 5.5 m, except that
(a) minimum dimensions for a parallel parking space shall be 2.4 m by 6.7 m,
(b) where a side of a parking space abuts a wall, a column, a pillar, a tree, a fence, a pole or
other obstruction or part thereof that is more than 1.2 m from either end of the parking
space and extends in excess of 0.3 m in vertical height above the level of the parking space,
the minimum width of such parking space shall be 2.9 m, and
(c) where a parking space abuts a pedestrian walkway, an area of ground cover or a landscaped
open space greater than 1 m in width that contains no plants, vegetation, structures or other
features taller than 0.3 m, the minimum width of such parking space shall be 2.4 m.
8.5.4
SMALL CAR PARKING SPACES
(a) For uses other than single detached dwellings, duplex dwellings, accessory dwelling units,
strata houses and townhouses, up to 50% of the total required parking spaces, including a
maximum of 50% of visitor parking spaces, may be provided for small car parking where
the total number of required parking spaces exceeds 30.
(b) Each small car parking space shall have minimum dimensions of 2.4 m in width and 4.8 m
in length.
(c) Where a side of a small car parking space abuts a wall, a column, a pillar, a tree, a fence, a
pole or other obstruction or part thereof that is more than 1.2 m from either end of the
parking space and extends in excess of 0.3 m in vertical height above the level of the small
car parking space, the minimum width of such small car parking space shall be 2.7 m.
(d) Small car parking spaces shall be clearly marked "Small Car" by using signs above or at the
end of the parking spaces, or paint markings on the pavement.
8.5.5
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
(a) A minimum of 1 accessible parking space shall be provided for 10% of adaptable dwelling
units in an apartment building or mixed use residential building.
(b) Where a townhouse use includes adaptable dwelling units, a minimum of 1 accessible
parking space per adaptable dwelling unit shall be provided.
(c) Where a non-residential use or visitor parking for a residential use requires or is provided
with more than 10 parking spaces, the minimum number of accessible parking spaces shall
be provided in accordance with the requirements set out in the table below:
Total Number of Parking Spaces
Minimum Number of
Accessible Parking Spaces to be Included
11 - 25
1
26 - 50
2
51 - 75
3
76 - 100
4
For each additional increment of
100 spaces or portion thereof
1 additional accessible parking space
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BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
Amend
BL 7992, 2020
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BL 8455, 2024
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(d) Each accessible parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.4 m.
(e) Each van accessible parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.4 m.
(f)
Accessible parking spaces and van accessible parking spaces shall
(i)
have a minimum length of 5.5 m,
(ii)
have an adjacent access aisle, marked with diagonal lines painted on the surface,
with a minimum width of 1.5 m, which may be shared between two spaces,
(iii) have a minimum length of 6.7 m and an adjacent rear access aisle with a minimum
width of 2 m where provided as a parallel parking space,
(iv)
(deleted requirement for minimum clear height)
(v)
have a hard, level and slip resistant surface,
(vi)
be located to provide the shortest possible accessible route to the main entrance of
the building for which the accessible parking space is required,
(vii) for multi-unit commercial and industrial buildings, be located in a central location
on an accessible route to minimize the distance travelled to building entrances, and
(viii) be clearly identified as accessible parking spaces or van accessible parking spaces by
using signs above or at the end of the parking spaces at a minimum height of , and
paint markings on the pavement.
(g) A minimum of 50% of required accessible parking spaces shall be
van accessible parking spaces.
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
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8.5.6
PARKING SPACE OVERHANG
Up to 0.75 m of the length of a parking space may hang over an
internal or perimeter landscaped area or walkway provided that
a wheel stop or curb is provided to ensure no greater overhang.
8.5.7
TANDEM PARKING
Tandem parking shall not be permitted, except for the following:
(a) for a single detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, or accessory
dwelling unit, any driveway that provides tandem parking must
have a minimum length of 6 m;
(b) for a dwelling unit in a strata house or townhouse provided that
(i)
at least one such parking space is enclosed, and
(ii)
access to both parking spaces shall be provided from a roadway internal to the
strata house or townhouse complex, and not directly from a street.
8.5.8
VISITOR PARKING SPACES
(a) Visitor parking spaces shall be provided not more than 100 m from the front door to any
ground-oriented dwelling unit or an entry door to other type of residential building that
they serve.
(b) Visitor parking areas, or signs giving directions to them, shall be visible upon entry to the lot.
(c) Visitor parking areas or signs shall be clearly marked "Visitor Parking Only" by using signs
above or at the end of the parking spaces, or paint markings on the pavement.
(d) Visitor parking spaces shall be located completely clear of travel lanes of the internal
roadways on the lot.
See Section 8.5.10
for additional parking
area regulations
8.5.6
See Section 8.2
for residential parking
requirements
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BL 8394, 2024
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8.5.9
PARKING STRUCTURE
When parking is provided within a structure, except for farming, breeding pets or kennels and
permitted accessory uses related thereto,
(a) the entrance ramp to the structure shall have a maximum grade of 2% for the first 6 m
from the street frontage lot line,
(b) the internal ramp area shall have a maximum grade of 15%,
(c) the parking space areas shall have a maximum grade of 8%, and
(d) all grade transitions shall be gradual.
8.5.10
PARKING AREAS
(a) Except for a single detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, accessory dwelling unit use or
properties in the A1 Zone, all parking areas shall be clearly marked and shall include
necessary protection features such as wheel stops to ensure parked motor vehicles are
contained within the parking area.
(b) Except for properties in the A1 Zone, parking areas for more than 4 motor vehicles shall be
surfaced with a permanent hard surface of asphalt, concrete, permeable or porous
pavement, open-jointed pavers, interlocking paving stones, or similar hard surface
treatment so as to provide a surface that is durable and dust-free. All parking areas shall
be so graded and drained as to eliminate sheet flow of drainage water onto sidewalks,
public rights of way or abutting property.
8.5.11
LIGHTING
Any lighting used to illuminate any parking area or structure shall be so arranged that all direct
rays of light fall upon such parking area or structure, and not on any adjoining premises.
8.5.12
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
The following regulations apply to all residential zones and residential uses in a mixed use
residential building:
(a) For a single detached dwelling or a duplex dwelling, a minimum of one parking space per
dwelling unit shall be provided with an energized electric vehicle outlet or electric vehicle
charger. Accessory dwelling units are exempt.
(b) For an apartment building or mixed use residential building, 100% of residential parking
spaces shall be provided with an electric vehicle charger or a dedicated energized electric
vehicle outlet.
(i)
Where an electric vehicle energy management system is provided within a common
parking structure or area, each parking space connected to the electrical vehicle
energy management system shall be on a common branch circuit shared with
adjacent parking spaces to enable load sharing.
(c) For a townhouse with individual garages for each dwelling unit, charging infrastructure
shall be provided in accordance with Subsection (a); and for a townhouse with parking
within a common parking structure or area, charging infrastructure shall be provided in
accordance with Subsection (b).
(d) Visitor parking spaces are exempt from Subsections 8.5.12(b) and 8.5.12(c).
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
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8.5.13
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
The following regulations apply to all commercial and industrial zones and commercial uses in a
mixed use residential building:
(a) 20% of the total number of parking spaces constructed for commercial uses shall be
provided with an electric vehicle charger or a dedicated energized electric vehicle outlet.
(b) 5% of the total number of parking spaces constructed for industrial uses shall be provided
with an electric vehicle charger or a dedicated energized electric vehicle outlet.
(c) Parking spaces for electric vehicles and equipped with an electric vehicle charger shall be
identified using signage and paint markings on the pavement as intended for use for
electric vehicle charging only.
(d) Where an electric vehicle energy management system is provided, each parking space
connected to the electrical vehicle energy management system shall be on a common
branch circuit shared with adjacent parking spaces to enable load sharing.
8.6
BICYCLE PARKING
8.6.1
CALCULATION OF REQUIRED BICYCLE SPACES
(a) Where a building, structure or lot accommodates more than one use, the total bicycle space
requirements shall be the sum of the requirement for each individual use.
(b) For the purpose of determining the required number of bicycle spaces, any fraction less
than one-half shall be disregarded, and any fraction of one-half or greater shall be
considered equivalent to 1.
(c) The minimum number of bicycle spaces required for a use shall be calculated according to
the table below.
Use
Number of Bicycle Spaces
Apartment building
1 space per dwelling unit for residents, PLUS
5 spaces per apartment building for visitors
Retail sales, liquor store, wine store,
office operation, health care office, financial
institution, service commercial and
similar uses
1 space per commercial retail unit or 5 spaces
per building, whichever is the greater number
Hotel and motel
5 spaces per establishment
Industrial
5 spaces per principal building
School
4 spaces per classroom for
elementary schools
8 spaces per classroom for secondary schools
and post-secondary institutions
Hospital and other in-patient care facilities
5 spaces per public entrance to a
principal building
Other public uses
5 spaces per public entrance to a
principal building
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BL 8097, 2022
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8.6.2
DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
(a) Bicycle space dimensions shall be as follows:
Type of Space
Minimum Width
Minimum Length
Minimum Vertical
Clearance
Horizontal
0.6 m
1.8 m
1.9 m
Vertical
0.6 m
1.0 m
1.9 m
(b) Bicycle spaces shall be provided in the form of lockers, racks or a combination thereof.
(c) Bicycle spaces shall be located
(i)
close to the main entrance of the building for which the bicycle spaces are provided,
(ii)
close to elevators or parking entry if they are located within a parking structure,
(iii) so as not to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular movement, and
(iv)
outside any vehicle parking spaces, loading areas, fire zones or other areas where
unobstructed access is required.
(d) Bicycle spaces shall be arranged to ensure the safe and convenient circulation of bicycles.
(e) Bicycle spaces shall be provided on a 24 hours per day basis for every day or portion
thereof where a use is in operation, whether the use is in operation in whole or in part.
(f)
Bicycle spaces for residents shall be provided in the form of a secured waterproof bicycle
locker, secured bicycle room, or other secured area within a building, complete with
bicycle racks.
(g) Secured bicycle storage areas shall be separated from garbage storage space, recycling
storage space and other storage areas.
(h) Resident bicycle storage areas shall include a minimum of one electrical outlet for every
four required bicycle spaces to facilitate charging of electric motor assisted cycles.
Amend
BL 8097, 2022
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 9
OFF-STREET LOADING
9.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
9.1.1
Off-street loading spaces shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the requirements
and standards of this Part for all uses, buildings and structures permitted by this Bylaw on a lot.
9.1.2
Loading spaces required by this Bylaw shall be constructed and available for use at the time of
issuance of an occupancy permit and at all times thereafter.
9.1.3
Where a building or structure has insufficient loading spaces on the effective date of this Bylaw to
conform to the requirements herein, additional loading spaces shall be provided for any building
addition or change of use in accordance with this Part.
9.2
REQUIRED LOADING SPACES
9.2.1
Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements set out in the
table below:
Use
Number of Loading Spaces Required
Residential
1 space per building with more than 80 dwelling units
Non-residential
1 space per overhead loading door or shipping and receiving
door, or 1 space per principal building, whichever is the
greater number
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9.3
DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
9.3.1
The location of all points of ingress and egress to a loading area shall be subject to the approval of
the General Manager, Engineering.
9.3.2
All loading areas, including the loading spaces and the maneuvering space therefor, shall be
wholly contained within the lot which they serve.
9.3.3
Loading spaces shall not be located within the required minimum front or side setback area, nor
closer than 8 m from the nearest point of intersection of any two streets, including lanes.
9.3.4
All loading spaces shall have a minimum clear height of 4.5 m and minimum rectangular
dimensions of 2.75 m by 9 m.
9.3.5
All loading areas shall be provided with adequate curbs, bollards or other similar devices in order
to ensure loading vehicles are contained within such areas.
9.3.6
Except for properties in the A1 Zone, each loading space shall be surfaced with a permanent hard
surface of asphalt, concrete, permeable or porous pavement, open-jointed pavers, interlocking
paving stones, or similar hard surface treatment so as to provide a surface that is durable and
dust-free. All loading spaces shall be so graded and drained as to eliminate flow of drainage water
onto sidewalks, public rights of way or abutting property.
9.3.7
Any lighting used to illuminate any loading area shall be so arranged that all direct rays of light
fall upon the loading area and not on any adjoining premises.
9.3.8
All loading spaces for commercial and residential uses shall be clearly identified for use as a
loading space only by using signs above or at the end of the loading space, or paint markings on
the pavement.
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
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PART 10 | A1: Agricultural Zone | Page 10-1
PART 10 AGRICULTURE ZONES
10.10
A1: AGRICULTURE ZONE
10.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for farming, breeding pets, kennels and related uses.
10.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Breeding pets
Farming
Kennel
10.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory farm dwelling unit, accessory to a farm house
Accessory farm residential facilities, accessory to a farmhouse, accessory farm dwelling unit or
additional farm house
Additional farm house, accessory to farming
Agricultural liquid waste storage facility, accessory to farming
Agricultural solid waste storage facility, accessory to farming
Agri-tourism, accessory to farming
Bed and breakfast operation
Co-generation facility, accessory to a greenhouse operation
Farm alcohol production facility
Farm cannabis processing, accessory to farming
Farm house, accessory to farming, breeding pets or kennel
Farm retail sales, accessory to farming
Home occupation, accessory to a farm house, accessory farm
dwelling unit or additional farm house
Equestrian facility with a maximum of 40 permanent stalls but not
including a racetrack licensed by the Province of British Columbia, accessory to farming
Keeping of household pets, accessory to a farm house, secondary suite,
accessory farm dwelling unit or additional farm house
Migrant farm worker housing, accessory to farming
Office space, change rooms, lunchrooms, washrooms, storage and product preparation areas,
accessory to any principal use
On-farm composting, accessory to farming
On-farm gathering, accessory to farming
On-farm processing, accessory to farming
On-farm product preparation, accessory to farming
Retail sales of equestrian-related goods, accessory to an equestrian facility
Secondary suite, accessory to a farm house
Soilless medium preparation and storage, accessory to farming
Amend
BL 8285, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
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10.10.4
DENSITY: RESIDENTIAL
Maximum total floor area for residential use on a lot shall be:
Dwelling Type
Maximum Total Floor Area
Farm house
500 m2
Accessory farm dwelling unit
On a lot 40 ha or less: 90 m2*
On a lot more than 40 ha: 186 m2*
Additional farm house
On a lot less than 8 ha: 180 m2
On a lot 8 ha or greater: 233 m2
Migrant farm worker housing
15 m2 per migrant farm worker to a maximum of
630 m2 per farm
Migrant farm worker housing
on a farm primarily used for
greenhouses, mushroom operations
and berry or vegetable operations
with on-farm processing or on-farm
product preparation
15 m2 per migrant farm worker to a maximum of
1,950 m2 per farm, based on 1 migrant farm worker
per 1,000 m2 of principal farm building
*Despite any other definition of gross floor area within this bylaw, the gross floor area of an
accessory farm dwelling unit shall be measured to the inner surface of the exterior walls of
the structure.
10.10.5
SETBACKS: RESIDENTIAL
(a) Minimum setbacks for residential building
and structures shall be:
Front Lot Line
or Flanking
Street
Other Lot Lines
Rear of farm
home plate
Farm house
6 m
15 m
10 m
Accessory farm dwelling unit
Additional farm house
Accessory farm residential facilities
except for decorative landscaping
Migrant farm worker housing
See Section 10.10.11
and Section 10.10.12
for additional setback
regulations
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(b) Despite subsection (a), where lot width is less than 50 m, the setback from a lot line other
than a front lot line, a flanking street or the rear of a farm home plate, shall be the lesser of:
(i)
15 m, or
(ii)
10% of lot width, but not less than 3 m.
(c) The front lot line and flanking street setbacks apply to the closer of either the dedicated or
the constructed street, lane or highway.
(d) The minimum setback between buildings used for migrant farm worker housing shall be 3 m.
(e) No building or outdoor amenity space used for migrant farm worker housing shall be
located closer than 30 m from the nearest exterior wall of a dwelling unit on another lot.
Where this setback cannot be provided because of the existing configuration of farm
buildings or the size of the lot, landscape screening in subsection (f) may be used.
(f) Landscape screening shall be:
(i)
Located between the migrant farm worker housing and the dwelling unit in question;
(ii)
Located at least 6 m from the nearest wall of the building used for migrant farm
worker housing;
(iii) A landscape strip a minimum length equivalent to the longest side of the building
used for migrant farm worker housing, and at least 1.5 in width consisting of a thick
hedge of hardy shrubs or evergreen trees not less than 1.8 m in height and
maintained in a healthy growing condition.
10.10.6
FARM HOME PLATE
(a) Maximum area of a farm home plate shall be as follows:
Dwelling Type
Maximum Size of Farm
Home Plate
Maximum Depth of
Farm Home Plate
Farm house with or without an
accessory farm dwelling unit
3,600 m2
60 m
Farm house with or without an
accessory farm dwelling unit, plus
additional farm house
5,000 m2
60 m
Migrant farm worker housing
1,400 m2
60 m where not adjoining
another farm home plate
100 m maximum
combined depth where
adjoining another
farm home plate
Migrant farm worker housing on a
farm with greenhouses, mushroom
operations and berry or vegetable
operations with on-farm processing
or on-farm product preparation
4,300 m2
based on a ratio of
35 m2 per worker
(b) Maximum depth of a farm home plate shall be measured to the closer of either the
dedicated or constructed fronting street, flanking street, lane or highway.
(c) Where a farm home plate and farm home plate - migrant farm worker housing are located
on the same parcel of land, they shall be located so as to minimize loss of productive
agricultural land.
(d) The sewerage septic tank for a dwelling unit or migrant farm worker housing shall be
located on the same farm home plate that it serves.
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(e) Subsections (a) through (d) shall not apply to any farm house, additional farm house or
accessory farm residential facilities constructed prior to the adoption of "Delta Zoning
Bylaw No. 2750, 1977, Amendment (Rural Residential Bylaw P03-17) Bylaw No. 6367,
2005". For greater certainty, after the adoption of "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977,
Amendment (Rural Residential Bylaw P03-17) Bylaw No. 6367, 2005", any farm house,
additional farm house or accessory farm residential facilities shall be located on the same
farm home plate, unless varied by a Development Variance Permit.
10.10.7
HEIGHT
The following maximum heights shall apply:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Farm House or
Additional Farm
House
3
1
Accessory Farm
Dwelling Unit
2
n/a
10.10.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision shall not be permitted except where it is in compliance with the Delta Official
Community Plan Bylaw and has been approved under the Agricultural Land Commission
Act if applicable. Where permitted, the minimum lot size that may be created by
subdivision is 8 ha.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a home site severance in accordance with the Agricultural
Land Commission Act, Policy No. 11 March 2003.
10.10.9
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS: RESIDENTIAL USE
(a) Farm House
(i)
One farm house per lot is permitted.
(b) Secondary Suite
(i)
One secondary suite is permitted accessory to a farm house only.
(c) Accessory Farm Dwelling Unit
(i)
One accessory farm dwelling unit per lot is permitted.
(ii)
An accessory farm dwelling unit may be in the form of either a single detached
dwelling unit or a coach house.
(iii) An accessory farm dwelling unit is permitted if:
(1)
There is no more than one farm house on the lot; and
(2)
The floor area of the farm house does not exceed 500 m2;
(iv)
Approval of the Agricultural Land Commission is required for more than one
accessory farm dwelling unit.
(v)
An accessory farm dwelling unit shall be located on the same farm home plate as the
farm house.
(vi)
An accessory farm dwelling unit shall be independent and entirely separate from any
other dwelling unit located on the same lot.
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(d) Additional Farm House
(i)
An additional farm house is permitted only if:
(1)
The net benefit of the additional farm house is supported by a report prepared
by a Professional Agrologist, who is a full member of the British Columbia
Institute of Agrologists describing:
(1.1) the established level of farm operation;
(1.2) detailed agricultural rationale of the necessity for a full-time farm
employee living in the additional farm house;
(1.3) an assessment of the impacts on the farm operation of the proposed
additional farm house;
(1.4) such report be prepared to a standard acceptable to the General Manager,
Development; and
(1.5) contain sufficient and appropriate rationale for recommendations made,
and be completed at the cost of the applicant; and
(2)
Written approval of the Agricultural Land Commission has been obtained.
(ii)
Subdivision of an additional farm house under the Strata Property Act is prohibited.
(iii) Where an additional farm house existed legally prior to the adoption of Bylaw
No. 6367 on May 31, 2006, it may only be used for migrant farm worker housing
provided that all of the standards and conditions for that use are met.
(e) Migrant Farm Worker Housing
(i)
Migrant farm worker housing shall only be permitted where all of the following
criteria are met:
(1)
the lot is located in the Agricultural Land Reserve and has farming as a
permitted use;
(2)
the lot is classified as a farm under the Assessment Act;
(3)
Written approval of the Agricultural Land Commission has been obtained;
(4)
the farm on which the migrant farm workers are employed is no less than 8 ha
in area; and
(5)
the lot on which the migrant farm worker housing is located is no less than 4 ha
in area.
(ii)
For migrant farm worker housing, the following conditions apply:
(1)
migrant farm worker housing shall meet all Provincial and Federal standards
for the provision of housing for temporary agricultural workers in BC.
(2)
not more than one farm home plate - migrant farm worker housing is permitted
per farm.
(3)
any new building for migrant farm worker housing shall be a manufactured
home and may only be placed on a temporary foundation or footings.
(4)
if a lot contains two or more existing permanent dwellings, only one can be
used for migrant farm worker housing, subject to the floor area limits per
approved migrant farm worker set out in this zone.
(5)
The minimum floor area per migrant farm worker in migrant farm worker
housing is 7.44 m2, which includes living and sleeping areas, but does not
include any common laundry, washroom or storage areas and mechanical
rooms, or open balconies, decks, terraces and exterior steps.
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(6)
The minimum volume per migrant farm worker is 8.5 m3 per person in the
sleeping area of any migrant farm worker housing.
(7)
Outdoor amenity space shall be provided on the same farm home plate -
migrant farm worker housing as the migrant farm worker housing at a
minimum standard of 50 m2 plus 5 m2 per migrant farm worker. Where the
outdoor amenity space is subject to inundation by water or is otherwise
unsuitable for leisure use, a deck or similar structure shall be provided at the
minimum standard noted above.
(8)
Where a farm accommodates more than 20 migrant farm workers, indoor
amenity space - migrant farm worker housing may also be provided in a
mobile, manufactured building to a maximum of 50 m2 in floor area.
This building shall be separate from the building(s) which contain workers'
sleeping areas but included on the farm home plate - migrant farm worker
housing. This space may include one enclosed bathroom with a toilet and sink
but may not include any other plumbing fixtures or wall partitions. Provision
of indoor amenity space - migrant farm worker housing is optional and may
only be provided in addition to the minimum requirement for outdoor amenity
space.
(9)
The owner of the lot on which the migrant farm worker housing is located shall
register on the title of that lot a Section 219 covenant containing the
requirements outlined in Schedule E.
10.10.10
SITE COVERAGE: NON-RESIDENTIAL
Maximum agricultural site coverage shall be:
Apiculture
20%
Farm cannabis processing
5%
Greenhouses
75%
Growing of Tree, Vine, Field and Forage Crops
25%
Mushroom Growing
35%
Nurseries, Specialty Wood Crops and Turf Farms
35%
Raising of Livestock, Poultry, Game and Fur
including confined livestock areas
35%
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10.10.11
SETBACKS: NON-RESIDENTIAL
(a) Minimum setbacks for non-residential buildings and structures shall be:
Use, Building or Structure
Front lot line
and lot line
adjacent to
a flanking
street
Other
lot
lines
All lot lines along
the ALR boundary
in the Edge
Planning Area
Maps in Section
10.10.14
Migrant
farm worker
housing
building
(i)
Farm buildings, structures, or
outdoor storage areas, except as
provided in rows (ii) through (xvi)
7.5 m
4.5 m
7.5 m except for
boilers and exterior
fans where setback
is 15 m
7.5 m
(ii)
Farm buildings, structures, or
outdoor storage areas, including
confined livestock areas, containing
animals other than swine and
fur-bearing animals
15 m
15 m
60 m
30 m
(iii)
Farm buildings, structures, or
outdoor storage areas, including
confined livestock areas, containing
swine and fur-bearing animals
30 m
30 m
Not permitted
30 m
(iv)
Agricultural by-product storage
structures, agricultural solid waste
field storage or agricultural liquid
waste storage facility
30 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
(v)
Agricultural solid waste
storage facility
15 m
15 m
15 m
30 m
(vi)
Chemical storage
7.5 m
7.5 m
15 m
30 m
(vii)
Detention pond
7.5 m
4.5 m
4.5 m
4.5 m
(viii) Farm alcohol production facility:
Outdoor lounge, special event area,
or picnic area
7.5 m
15 m
30 m
7.5 m
(ix)
Farm cannabis production or farm
cannabis processing facility
30 m
30 m
Not permitted
30 m
(x)
Generator shed or
cogeneration facility
15 m
15 m
15 m
30 m
(xi)
Incinerator or silo
30 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
(xii)
Mushroom growing medium
preparation and storage
30 m
30 m
Not permitted
30 m
(xiii) On-farm composting
30 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
(xiv) On-farm gathering event area
15 m
30 m
30 m
7.5 m
(xv)
Soilless medium preparation
15 m
15 m
15 m
30 m
(xvi) Soilless medium or
wood waste storage
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
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(b) The front lot line and flanking street setbacks apply to a fronting street, lane or highway.
Where there is no dedicated street in place, distance shall be measured to the closer of
either the dedicated or the constructed street, lane or highway.
10.10.12
SETBACKS: RIPARIAN AREAS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Separation Distance to a:
Natural
Stream
Channelized
Stream
Constructed
Ditch
Seasonal Feeding areas, agricultural solid waste
field storage facility with more than 2 weeks
storage time, confined livestock area with more
than 10 agricultural units *
30 m
30 m
30 m
Agricultural solid waste storage facility,
agricultural liquid waste storage facility,
chemical storage, compost storage,
composting, incinerator, silo, wood waste
storage, mushroom barn, confined livestock
area with less than 10 agricultural units *
15 m
15 m
15 m
All other farm buildings and structures
15 m
10 m
5m
*1 agricultural unit = live weight of 455 kg of livestock, poultry, or farmed game or any
combination of them equaling 455 kg
10.10.13
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS: NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
(a) Agri-Tourism
Agri-tourism activities are permitted subject to the following:
(i)
The activity is conducted on agricultural land that is classified as a farm under the
Assessment Act;
(ii)
Members of the public are ordinarily invited to the activity, whether or not a fee or
other charge is payable;
(iii) No permanent facilities are constructed or erected in connection with the activity;
(iv)
No soil or fill is brought onto the property for the purpose of accommodating
agri-tourism activities.
(b) Apiaries, Beekeeping and Beehive Storage
(i)
Within the Edge Planning Area, the keeping of bees, beehives and nucleus colonies is
permitted where they are:
(1)
Located behind a continuous fence or hedge 1.8 m in height that has length
extending 6 m beyond the beehive or nucleus colony in each direction; or
(2)
Raised to a minimum of 2.5 m above the finished grade; or
(3)
Located a minimum of 7.5 m from all lot lines.
(ii)
For lots equal to or less than 1,000 m2 in area, a maximum of 2 beehives and
2 nucleus colonies may be kept.
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(iii) For lots greater than 1,000 m2 in area which are not classified as a farm under the
Assessment Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 20, a maximum of 4 beehives and 4 nucleus colonies
may be kept.
(iv)
For lots greater than 1,000 m2 in area which are classified as a farm under the
Assessment Act, R.S.B.C 1996, c. 20, the number of beehives or nucleus colonies is
not restricted.
(v)
Nothing in this section shall restrict the active temporary use of beehives for crop
pollination services.
(c) Cannabis Production and Farm Cannabis Processing
(i)
The growing of cannabis shall only be permitted as a farming use where the
following criteria are met:
(1)
the lot is located in the Agricultural Land Reserve and in a zone in which
farming is a permitted use; and
(2)
all federal and provincial licenses, permits and approvals have been obtained
for such growing.
(ii)
Such growing occurs outdoors in a field or inside a structure that has a base
consisting entirely of soil, or was, before July 13, 2018:
(1)
constructed for the purpose of growing crops inside it, or
(2)
under construction for the purpose of growing crops inside it, if that
construction;
(3)
being carried out in accordance with all applicable authorizations and
enactments;
(4)
continuing without interruption from the date it began to the date the
structure is completed, other than work stoppages considered reasonable in
the building industry; and
(5)
has not been altered since that date to increase the size of its base or to change
the material used as its base.
(iii) The maximum floor area of any building used for farm cannabis processing shall be
5% of the lot area on lots greater than or equal to 4 ha in size or 2,000 m2 gross floor
area on lots less than 4 ha in size;
(iv)
Where cannabis production and farm cannabis processing take place, they shall not
be located within 1 km of a school or public park.
(d) Cogeneration Facilities
(i)
A combined heat and power engine must be fueled by natural gas.
(ii)
The combined heat and power engine must be sized to be commensurate with the
heat demand of the greenhouse operation.
(iii) The hours of operation of the cogeneration facility shall be determined by the
thermal, electrical and/or CO2 demands of the greenhouse operation on the lands.
(iv)
The cogeneration facility shall be used to meet the thermal, electrical and/or CO2
requirements for cultivation and production of agricultural products within the
greenhouse operation on the lands.
(v)
The combined heat and power engine capacity must not exceed 1 MWe/ha of land in
greenhouse crop production on the farm operation. A combined heat and power
engine with a capacity up to 1.5 MWe/ha is permitted if high intensity lighting
(greater than 10,000 lux) is used in the greenhouse.
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(vi)
The combined heat and power engine must operate with an efficiency of at
least 80%.
(vii) The farm must have capacity to store excess heat generated by the combined heat
and power engine for beneficial use by the greenhouse operation.
(viii) The combined heat and power engine operation must meet emission standards
established by Metro Vancouver or as required in the Environmental Management
Act or appropriate successor legislation.
(ix)
The cogeneration facility shall be disconnected from its natural gas fuel supply if it
cannot be demonstrated that the criteria noted above are being met.
(x)
Permission from the Agricultural Land Commission shall be obtained
where required.
(e) Farm Alcohol Production Facility
A farm alcohol production facility is permitted subject to:
(i)
Compliance with the requirements of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation
B.C. Regulation 30/2019, as amended from time to time.
(ii)
Retaining appropriate and current Provincial licensing.
(iii) The following ancillary uses are permitted, subject to the maximum floor areas
noted. The floor area used for washroom facilities is excluded from the total.
Ancillary Use
Maximum Floor Area
(1) Indoor food and beverage service
lounge, including areas used to
conduct cooking classes
125 m2
(2) Outdoor food and beverage
service lounge
125 m2
(f) Farm Retail Sales
(i)
Despite Section 10.10.2, farm retail sales shall only be permitted on a lot assessed as
a farm pursuant to the Assessment Act.
(ii)
Where all of the products offered for sale are produced on the farm on which the
farm retail sales are taking place, the size of the farm retail area shall not be limited,
but the location is subject to all applicable siting and setback provisions.
(iii) Where any of the products offered for sale are not produced on the farm on which
the farm retail sales are taking place,
(1)
A farm retail area shall not exceed 300 m2, and
(2)
A minimum of 50% of the farm retail area shall be limited to product produced
on that farm.
(iv)
Despite subsections (i) through (iii) above, a cannabis dispensary is prohibited.
(v)
A farm retail area for equestrian-related goods accessory to a horse riding, training
and boarding facility shall not exceed a floor area of 50 m2
(g) On-Farm Gathering
On-farm gathering for an event is permitted where:
(i)
the event is conducted on agricultural land that is classified as a farm under the
Assessment Act;
(ii)
no permanent facilities are constructed or erected in connection with the event;
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(iii) parking for those attending the event
(1)
is available on that agricultural land;
(2)
occurs only in connection with that event; and
(3)
does not interfere with the productivity of that agricultural land.
(iv)
no more than 150 people, excluding residents of the agricultural land and
employees of the farm operation conducted on that agricultural land, are gathered
on that agricultural land at one time for the purpose of attending the event;
(v)
the event is no more than 24 hours in duration;
(vi)
no more than 10 gatherings for an event of any type occur on that agricultural land
within a single calendar year;
(vii) a current log with dates, number of attendees, and details of events shall be
maintained and made available to the City of Delta upon request; and
(viii) no soil or other material may be brought onto the property for the purpose of
accommodating an on-farm gathering.
(h) Storage, Processing and Preparation of Agricultural Products and Mushroom
Growing Medium
A minimum of 50% of the total volume of the agricultural products or mushroom growing
medium stored on a lot or processed or prepared by on-farm processing or on-farm
product preparation on a lot:
(i)
must be consumed as animal feed or used in the production of mushrooms, on a
farm owned or operated by the owner or lessee of the lot or a cooperative
association to which the owner of the farm belongs, or
(ii)
must have been harvested, grown, raised, or produced on a farm owned or operated
by the owner or lessee of the lot or a cooperative association to which the owner of
the farm belongs.
(i)
Vehicle Storage and Parking
(i)
Nothing in the regulations of this section shall be interpreted so as to restrict the
parking, storage or number of farm vehicles.
(ii)
For each farm house or additional farm house, overnight
parking of a maximum of 6 recreation vehicles is
permitted. For the purposes of this section, recreation
vehicles include only utility trailers not exceeding 5,500
kg licensed gross vehicle weight, pleasure boats, motor
homes and towable campers, all of which shall be
uninhabited and are kept primarily for other than gain,
rent or sale.
(iii) The storage or parking of any wrecked motor vehicles is prohibited unless they are
within an enclosed building, or they are:
(1)
considered farm vehicles, or
(2)
are trucks over 5,500 kg licensed gross vehicle weight which are considered
farm vehicles and are kept for the purpose of salvaging parts to repair or
maintain other farm tractors.
See Part 8
for additional parking
regulations
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(j)
Waste Management and On-Farm Composting
(i)
Using, storing, and managing agricultural solid waste and agricultural liquid waste
must conform to the Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental Management,
B.C. Reg. 8/2019 of the Environmental Management Act.
(ii)
All on-farm composting, including but not limited to mushroom and manure
composting, must conform to the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation,
B.C. Reg. 30/2019, the Code of Practice for Agricultural Environmental
Management, B.C. Reg. 8/2019 of the Environmental Management Act and the
Organic Matter Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 18/2002, as applicable. Mushroom
growing medium preparation and storage shall comply with the Mushroom
Composting Pollution Prevention Regulation B.C. Reg. 413/98 of the Environmental
Management Act.
(iii) Despite the above, where on-farm composting takes place within the Edge Planning
Area identified on the Edge Planning Area Maps in Section 10.10.14, the following
regulations apply:
(1)
Compost shall be maintained in a manner that allows aerobic decomposition;
(2)
Impermeable surfaces shall be required for all storage;
(3)
The total volume of compost production on site, including mixed and finished;
(4)
Compost shall be limited to 100 m3 at any one time;
(5)
Where more than 50% of the raw materials or agricultural solid waste used for
on-farm composting originates from on the farm, then 100% of the finished
compost may be distributed or sold off the farm;
(6)
Where less than 50% but more than 1% of the raw materials or agricultural
solid waste used for on-farm composting originates from on the farm, then up
to 50% of the finished compost may be distributed or sold off the farm; and
(7)
Where 100% of the raw materials or agricultural solid waste used for on-farm
composting originates from off the farm, then 100% of the finished compost
must be used on that farm and shall not be distributed or sold off the farm.
10.10.14
EDGE PLANNING AREA
(a) Despite Section 10.10.2 and 10.10.3, the following uses, buildings and structures are not
permitted in the Edge Planning Area shown on the Edge Planning Area Maps:
(i)
breeding pets;
(ii)
kennel;
(iii) raising and keeping of swine and fur bearing animals;
(iv)
buildings, structures and outdoor areas containing mushroom growing medium or
where mushroom growing medium is prepared or stored; and
(v)
farm cannabis processing.
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10.20
A2: GOLF COURSE AND AGRICULTURE ZONE
10.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for golf courses in addition to farming, breeding pets, kennels and
related uses.
10.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Breeding pets, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Farming, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Golf course, subject to Section 10.20.8(a)
Kennel, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
10.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Clubhouse, which may contain a pro shop, accessory to a golf course, subject to
Sections 10.20.8(c) and (d)
Coffee shop, accessory to a golf course, subject to Sections 10.20.8(f) and (g)
Driving ranges, practice tees and practice greens, accessory to a golf course
Liquor primary establishment, accessory to a golf course, subject to Section 10.20.8(e)
Restaurant, accessory to a golf course, subject to Sections 10.20.8(f) and (g)
Storage buildings
Uses accessory to breeding pets, farming and kennels as permitted in the A1 zone, subject to
compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
10.20.4
SETBACKS FOR GOLF COURSES
Minimum setbacks for accessory buildings shall be:
Front
6 m
Interior Side
13.5 m
Exterior Side
13.5 m
Rear
6 m
10.20.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a clubhouse or other accessory buildings for a golf course shall be the lesser
of 2.5 storeys and 8 m measured to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof.
10.20.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
The minimum lot area of a lot which may be created by subdivision is 8 ha.
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10.20.7
LANDSCAPING
(a) Along any boundary of a golf course that adjoins an A1 zone or a dike, a landscaped buffer
which is not less than 6 m in width, consisting of a dense hedge of shrubs or evergreen
trees not less than 1.2 m in height and which may include a ditch, walkway or bicycle path,
shall be installed and maintained.
(b) Along any boundary of a golf course that adjoins a lot zoned for residential or health care
uses, a fence not less than 1.8 m in height or a landscaped strip not less than 1.5 m in
width, consisting of a dense hedge of shrubs or evergreen trees not less than 1.2 m in
height, shall be provided and maintained.
10.20.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A golf course shall only be permitted on a lot not less than 56 ha in lot area.
(b) No outside storage of goods, materials or garbage shall be permitted in connection with a
golf course.
(c) Not more than 1 clubhouse shall be permitted on each golf course.
(d) The maximum gross floor area of a clubhouse shall be 1,393 m2.
(e) A liquor primary establishment shall only be permitted in a clubhouse larger than 232 m2
in floor area.
(f) A coffee shop, a restaurant and a liquor primary establishment shall only be located within
a clubhouse.
(g) The maximum total floor area devoted to a coffee shop, a restaurant and a liquor primary
establishment, if any, shall be 40% of the gross floor area of the clubhouse.
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10.30
A3: URBAN INTERFACE AGRICULTURE ZONE
10.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for soil-based farming and related uses.
10.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Soil-based farming, subject to Section 10.30.10
10.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory farm residential facilities, accessory to a farm house
Farm house, accessory to soil-based farming
Home occupation, accessory to a farm house
Keeping of household pets, accessory to a farm house
Office space, change rooms, lunchrooms, washrooms, storage and
product preparation areas, accessory to soil-based farming
On-farm processing, accessory to soil-based farming
On-farm product preparation, accessory to soil-based farming
10.30.4
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Farm house
Accessory farm
residential facilities
Non-residential farm
buildings and structures
or outdoor storage
Front
6 m
6 m
30 m
Interior Side
15 m
15 m
30 m
Exterior Side
15 m
15 m
30 m
Rear
15 m
15 m
30 m
(b) For the property at 5761 6 Avenue (PID 030-641-764), the front lot line shall be the west
lot line which abuts 6 Avenue.
Amend
BL 7880, 2020
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
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PART 10 | A3: Urban Interface Agriculture Zone | Page 10-17
10.30.5
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Farm house
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height to
mid-roof or top of a flat roof
8 m
3.75 m
Maximum height to
roof ridge for a pitched roof
9.5 m
4.6 m
Non-residential
farm building
or structure
Maximum height to
mid-roof or top of a flat roof
8.5 m
n/a
Maximum height to
roof ridge for a pitched roof
10 m
n/a
(b) For the purpose of this zone, maximum height for a farm house shall be measured from the
minimum flood elevation as established by the City.
10.30.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision is not permitted in this zone.
10.30.7
FARM HOME PLATE AND FARM HOUSE
(a) The maximum area of a farm home plate is 3,600 m2.
(b) The maximum depth of a farm home plate is 60 m measured from a dedicated or
constructed road.
(c) A maximum of one farm house is permitted for farm use.
(d) A farm house shall be located on the farm home plate.
(e) The rear face of a farm house or accessory farm residential facilities shall not be located
within 10 m of the rear of the farm home plate.
(f) The maximum floor area - farm house on a lot less than 8 ha shall be 330 m2.
(g) The maximum floor area - farm house on a lot greater than 8 ha shall be 465 m2.
(h) The sewerage septic tank for a farm house shall be located on the farm home plate.
10.30.8
NON-RESIDENTIAL FARM USE
(a) Non-Residential Farm Buildings
(i)
A maximum of 1 non-residential building is permitted for farm use.
(ii)
The maximum floor area of a building for any non-residential farm use shall
be 1,000 m2.
(b) Agricultural Product Processing and Preparation
100% of the total volume of the agricultural products stored on a lot or processed or
prepared by on-farm processing or on-farm product preparation on a lot must have been
harvested, grown, raised, or produced on a farm owned or operated by the owner or
lessee of the lot.
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10.30.9
STORAGE AND PARKING OF VEHICLES AND BOATS
(a) Outside, overnight parking shall be limited to vehicles for personal use and farm vehicles.
(b) Storage of farm vehicles and overnight parking of farm vehicles is only permitted if it is
accessory to a farm operation that is permitted on the lot.
(c) For a farm house, overnight parking of a combined maximum of 2 of the following
is permitted:
(i)
recreation vehicle which does not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed net vehicle weight,
licensed gross vehicle weight or both, whichever applicable;
(ii)
utility trailer which does not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed net vehicle weight, licensed
gross vehicle weight or both, whichever applicable; or
(iii) boat,
all of which shall be uninhabited and kept primarily for other than gain, rent or sale.
(d) Despite Section 6.1.9(b), the storage of a wrecked motor vehicle is permitted when
(i)
it is a farm vehicle,
(ii)
it is kept only for the purpose of salvaging parts to repair or maintain farm vehicles
which are currently in operation on the farm, and
(iii) it is stored within an enclosed building.
10.30.10
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Any lighting used to illuminate any building exterior or exterior areas on a lot shall be so
arranged that all direct rays of light illuminate only the intended building exteriors or
exterior areas and not any adjoining premises or street.
(b) Glare emanating from any source on the lot shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at any point
beyond any boundary of the lot at any time.
(c) Recurrent vibration emanating from any source on a lot shall not exceed a particle velocity
of 0.20 mm per second at any point beyond any boundary of the lot at any time.
(d) The following are prohibited:
(i)
additional farm house or migrant farm worker housing;
(ii)
greenhouses of any size;
(iii) livestock or game farming, raising or keeping animals of any kind, or breeding pets
or operating a kennel;
(iv)
equestrian facilities;
(v)
farm retail sales;
(vi)
growing or producing turf or mushrooms, cannabis, hemp or any products
containing or derived from cannabis or hemp;
(vii) alcohol production;
(viii) intensive cultivation of specialty wood crops or specialty fibre crops;
(ix)
aquaculture as defined in the Fisheries Act;
(x)
any kind of manufacturing operation;
(xi)
construction or placement of silos and incinerators;
(xii) using, storing, and managing agricultural solid waste and agricultural liquid waste;
(xiii) on-farm composting, including but not limited to mushroom and manure composting;
(xiv) firing of bird-scaring cannons or other similar noise-producing devices.
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PART 11 | RS1: Single Detached Residential 1 Zone | Page 11-1
PART 11 SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONES
11.10
RS1: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONE
11.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing in lower density residential areas.
11.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.10.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
11.10.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.10.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
9 m
1 m
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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Page 11-2 | PART 11 | RS1: Single Detached Residential 1 Zone
11.10.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.10.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.10.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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PART 11 | RS2: Single Detached Residential 2 Zone | Page 11-3
11.20
RS2: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 2 ZONE
11.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing and limited nursery and crop and animal
raising uses in lower density residential areas.
11.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
Nursery, subject to Section 11.20.9(b)
Raising of crops and animals, subject to Section 11.20.9(c)
11.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.20.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
11.20.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.20.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
9 m
1 m
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Page 11-4 | PART 11 | RS2: Single Detached Residential 2 Zone
11.20.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.20.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.20.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
(b) The establishment and operation of a nursery shall be subject to the following regulations:
(i)
a nursery is permitted on a lot only if the lot width is not less than 54 m;
(ii)
no sale of trees, plants or flowers or associated gardening or landscaping supplies
shall be permitted;
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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PART 11 | RS2: Single Detached Residential 2 Zone | Page 11-5
(iii) despite Section 11.20.6, minimum setbacks for structures accommodating a nursery,
including greenhouses, shall be:
Structure
Front
12 m
Interior Side
3 m
Exterior Side
6.5 m
Rear
3 m
(iv)
no sales display shall be permitted within the required minimum front setback and
exterior side setback specified in Subsection (iii).
(c) The raising of crops and animals shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:
(i)
no minks, foxes, pigs, ducks or more than 3 dogs shall be permitted;
(ii)
no growing of mushrooms shall be permitted;
(iii) on a lot of 0.2 ha or more in area, chinchillas and rabbits shall be permitted;
(iv)
despite Section 6.1.2(d)(i), on a lot of 0.2 ha or more in area, 1 horse or 1 cow or 1
goat or 1 sheep or 12 poultry and the keeping of offspring to the age of one year,
except the offspring of poultry, shall be permitted;
(v)
for each 0.4 ha that a lot area exceeds 0.2 ha, an additional one horse or one cow or
1 goat or 1 sheep or 12 poultry and the keeping of offspring to the age of one year,
except the offspring of poultry, shall be permitted;
(vi)
despite Section 11.20.6, minimum setbacks for structures housing animals shall be:
Structure
Front
30 m
Interior Side
12 m
Exterior Side
12 m
Rear
12 m
Amend
BL 7987, 2020
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Page 11-6 | PART 11 | RS3: Single Detached Residential 3 Zone
11.30
RS3: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 3 ZONE
11.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing on small lots in the vicinity of Georgia Strait.
11.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.30.4
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.30.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
9 m
1 m
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 11 | RS3: Single Detached Residential 3 Zone | Page 11-7
11.30.6
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.30.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.30.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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11.40
RS4: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 4 ZONE
11.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing on lots at least 610 m2 in area.
11.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.40.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 125 m2.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
11.40.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.40.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m where the structure
is 1 or 1.5 storeys in height
1 m
9 m where the structure is
2 or more storeys in height
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
DELTA ZONING BYLAW
PART 11 | RS4: Single Detached Residential 4 Zone | Page 11-9
11.40.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.40.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
610 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.40.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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Page 11-10 | PART 11 | RS4A: Single Detached Residential 4A Zone
11.41
RS4A: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 4A ZONE
11.41.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing of a smaller size on lots at least 610 m2 in area.
11.41.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.41.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.41.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 125 m2.
(b) The maximum gross floor area of all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions
pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to
Section 6.2.17(b), shall be the lesser of 232.25 m2 and the total floor area permitted under
Section 11.41.4(a)
11.41.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.41.6
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
2.13 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m where the structure
is 1 or 1.5 storeys in height
1 m
9 m where the structure is
2 or more storeys in height
(b) Despite the minimum interior side setback specified in Subsection (a), for any principal
structure which was approved for construction prior to January 1, 2005, the minimum
interior side setback shall be 1.5 m.
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 11 | RS4A: Single Detached Residential 4A Zone | Page 11-11
11.41.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.41.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
610 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.41.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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Page 11-12 | PART 11 | RS5: Single Detached Residential 5 Zone
11.50
RS5: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 5 ZONE
11.50.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing on lots at least 460 m2 in area.
11.50.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.50.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.50.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 125 m2.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
11.50.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
11.50.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m where the structure is
1 or 1.5 storeys in height
1 m
9 m where the structure is 2 or
more storeys in height
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
DELTA ZONING BYLAW
PART 11 | RS5: Single Detached Residential 5 Zone | Page 11-13
11.50.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.50.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
OCP Designation
SFR Single
Family
Residential
Other than SFR
Single Family
Residential
Lot Area
550 m2
460 m2
Lot Width
16 m
15 m
Average Lot
Depth
30 m
30 m
11.50.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
See Section 2.1
for the definition of
OCP Designation
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11.60
RS6: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 6 ZONE
11.60.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing on lots at least 390 m2 in area.
11.60.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.60.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.60.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.5.
(b) The maximum gross floor area of all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions
pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to
Section 6.2.17(b), shall be the lesser of 275 m2 and the total floor area permitted under
Section 11.60.4(a).
11.60.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
11.60.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m on arterial
and collector streets
12 m
5 m on streets other than
arterial and collector, except
that the minimum setback for
garages shall be 6 m unless
garage doors are not facing
the fronting street
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m where the structure is
1 or 1.5 storeys in height
1 m
9 m where the structure is
2 or more storeys in height
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 11 | RS6: Single Detached Residential 6 Zone | Page 11-15
11.60.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.60.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
390 m2
Lot Width
13 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.60.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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Page 11-16 | PART 11 | RS7: Single Detached Residential 7 Zone
11.70
RS7: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 7 ZONE
11.70.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing on lots at least 335 m2 in area.
11.70.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.70.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.70.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.5.
(b) The maximum gross floor area of all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions
pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to
Section 6.2.17(b), shall be the lesser of 250 m2 and the total floor area permitted under
Section 11.70.4(a)
11.70.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
11.70.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m on arterial
and collector streets
12 m
5 m on streets other than
arterial and collector, except
that the minimum setback for
garages shall be 6 m unless
garage doors are not facing
the fronting street
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m where the structure is
1 or 1.5 storeys in height
1 m
9 m where the structure is
2 or more storeys in height
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 11 | RS7: Single Detached Residential 7 Zone | Page 11-17
11.70.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.70.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
335 m2
Lot Width
11 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
11.70.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
Amend
BL 7777, 2018
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Page 11-18 | PART 11 | RSC: Single Detached Residential Coach House Zone
11.80
RSC: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL COACH HOUSE ZONE
11.80.1
INTENT
This zone is a legacy zone and is not intended for new development.
11.80.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
11.80.3
ACCESSORY USES
Coach house, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
11.80.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.65.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
11.80.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 41%.
11.80.6
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
4 m
25 m
Interior
Side
1.5 m except that when a
lot has two interior side lot
lines, one interior side
setback may be reduced to
1.2 m, in which case no
projections are permitted
except for eaves and gutters
to no closer than 0.9 m from
the interior side lot line
1 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m for 25% of the
building length and 1.5 m
for the remainder of the
building length
1.5 m
Rear
6.7 m
1.5 m
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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(b) Subject to Subsections (c) to (g), permitted projections identified in the table below may
encroach into the required minimum setback areas as follows:
(i)
For a principal structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect
the first
storey to
finished grade
Permitted in
the required
rear setback
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
Provided that
they connect
the first
storey to
finished grade
Eaves and
gutters
To no closer
than 3.5 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 6.2 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
exterior side
lot line
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys,
porches and
sundecks
To no closer
than 3.5 m
from the front
lot line
By no more
than 1.2 m and
to no closer
than 5.5 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
To no closer
than 3.5 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 6.2 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
Window
wells*
To no closer
than 3.1 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 5.2 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
Basement
access
depressions*
Not permitted
in the required
front setback
By no more
than 4 m and
to no closer
than 5.5 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
*as measured to the outside of the retaining wall.
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(ii)
For an accessory structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect
the first
storey to
finished grade
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the rear
lot line
No
encroachment
Provided that
they connect
the first
storey to
finished grade
Eaves and
gutters
To no closer
than 24 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 0.6 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.6 m
from the
interior side
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the
exterior side
lot line
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys,
porches and
sundecks
To no closer
than 24.4 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.6 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
To no closer
than 24.4 m
from the front
lot line
To no closer
than 0.9 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer
than 0.6 m
from the
interior side
lot line
No
encroachment
(c) The total width of permitted projections measured parallel to the building face
(i)
shall not exceed 33% of the width of the respective face of the building at the front,
rear or exterior side, and
(ii)
shall not exceed 25% of the width of the respective face of the building at the
interior side.
(d) A bay or a box window or a hutch shall not exceed a length of 2.4 m.
(e) Exterior steps that encroach closer than 5.5 m to the rear lot line shall not exceed 0.9 m
in width.
(f) Despite Subsection (c),
(i)
eaves and gutters may extend across the full face of the building, and
(ii)
unenclosed covered porches may extend across the full face of a building in the front
setback area.
(g) No permitted projection shall encroach onto, into or over any easement or statutory
right of way.
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11.80.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
2
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8.3 m
7.3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
10.8 m
9.8 m
11.80.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
330 m2
Lot Width
10 m
Average Lot
Depth
33 m
11.80.9
OFF-STREET PARKING
A minimum of 50% of all required off-street parking spaces shall
be contained within a garage.
11.80.10 OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling and 1 coach house shall be permitted on each lot.
(b) A garage shall only be contained within an accessory building.
(c) The maximum gross floor area of an accessory building, including a garage, shall be 110 m2.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
See Part 8
for additional
parking regulations
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11.90
RSF: SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL FLOATING HOME ZONE
11.90.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for floating homes.
11.90.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Floating home
11.90.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a floating home
11.90.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 1 floating home per water area.
11.90.5
WATER COVERAGE
Total water coverage of any floating homes and moorage walkways (fixed or floating) shall not
exceed 45% of the water area below the natural boundary of the Fraser River.
11.90.6
SETBACKS
For a principal structure or an accessory structure on the water area
below the natural boundary of the Fraser River, a minimum setback
of 1.5 m shall be provided from all sides of the area other than the
side abutting or opposite to the natural boundary of the Fraser River.
11.90.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) The maximum height of a floating home shall be measured from the lower of
(i)
the top of the floating foundation of the floating home, and
(ii)
0.6 m above the level of the water.
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional
setback regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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(c) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
11.90.8
OFF-STREET PARKING
Required parking for permitted uses within the water area shall be
provided on the adjoining upland area, and such right of joint use of
the upland area shall be evidenced by a Section 219 covenant
registered in the Land Title Office in favour of
the City.
11.90.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A minimum distance of 3 m of open water is required between the floats or walls of
adjacent floating homes.
(b) A minimum distance of 3 m is required between the floats or walls of floating homes on
opposite sides of a moorage walkway.
(c) A floating home shall have a direct and clear emergency or fire fighting access of a
minimum width of 6 m to open water.
(d) A minimum of 1 habitable room within a floating home shall overlook an unobstructed
area which
(i)
has a minimum width of 4.5 m measured horizontally at right angles to the exterior
wall of the room, and
(ii)
extends across the full length of the exterior wall of the room.
(e) An outdoor amenity space in a minimum amount of 4.5 m2 per floating home shall be
provided on the upland area.
(f) The balance of the upland area not occupied by buildings, parking areas, driveways and
pedestrian ways shall be landscaped and maintained in good condition at all times.
(g) Sanitary sewer and water facilities shall be connected to city services where available and
where not available an alternative to such facilities shall be approved by the Fraser Health
Authority.
(h) For the purpose of this zone, habitable room means a room used either for cooking, eating,
sleeping or other human occupancy including a bathroom, but excluding utility rooms,
workrooms, furnace rooms and storage rooms.
See Part 8
for additional
parking regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 12 | RD1: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 1 Zone | Page 12-1
PART 12 DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONES
12.10
RD1: DUPLEX/SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 1 ZONE
12.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for duplex and single detached housing on larger lots.
12.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Duplex dwelling
Single detached dwelling
12.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a
single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory only to a single detached dwelling
or duplex dwelling
12.10.4
DENSITY
(a) For a single detached dwelling use:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 93 m2.
(ii)
Deleted North Delta house size regulation
(b) For a duplex dwelling use:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(ii)
Deleted North Delta house size regulation
12.10.5
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING
Lot Area
836 m2
Lot Width
22 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.10.6
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
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12.10.7
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
Where
building depth
does not
exceed 18 m
1.5 m
1 m
Where
building depth
exceeds
18 m
1.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not exceed
18 m, and
3 m for that portion
of the building that
exceeds 18 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear where
average lot
depth does
not exceed
35 m
Where
building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m
1 m
Where
building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m
Rear where
average lot
depth
exceeds
35 m
Where
building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m plus 0.6 m for
each additional 1 m
of the average lot
depth that exceeds
35 m
1 m
Where
building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m plus 0.6 m for
each additional 1 m
of the average lot
depth that exceeds
35 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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12.10.8
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
12.10.9
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
836 m2
Lot Width
22 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.10.10 OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 duplex dwelling or 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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12.20
RD2: DUPLEX/SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 2 ZONE
12.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for duplex and single detached housing on waterfront lots in Beach Grove,
developed in a manner which complements the area and preserves waterfront views for these lots.
12.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Duplex dwelling
Single detached dwelling
12.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a
single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory only to a single detached dwelling
or duplex dwelling
12.20.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 93 m2 for a single detached dwelling use.
(b) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2 for a duplex dwelling use.
12.20.5
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING
Lot Area
836 m2
Lot Width
22 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.20.6
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
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PART 12 | RD2: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 2 Zone | Page 12-5
12.20.7
SETBACKS
(a) Maximum and minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
Maximum 41 m from the rear
lot line measured along and
perpendicular to the northern
lot line, but no closer than
7.5 m to the seawall
Maximum 41 m
from the rear lot
line, measured
along and
perpendicular to
the northern lot
line, but no
closer than 7.5 m
to the seawall
Interior
Side
Where
building
depth does
not exceed
18 m
Minimum
1.5 m
Minimum
1 m
Where
building
depth
exceeds
18 m
Minimum
1.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not
exceed 18 m,
and
minimum
1.5 m plus
0.5 m for each
additional
2 m of that
portion of the
building that
exceeds 18 m
Exterior
Side
Minimum 3.5 m
Minimum
6.5 m
Rear
Minimum 1 m for an attached
garage or workshop of a
maximum height of 1.5
storeys, and minimum 7.5 m
for any habitable rooms
1 m
(b) For the purpose of this zone, "building depth" means the greatest distance, measured
parallel to the northern lot line, between the building's exterior wall facing the front lot
line and its exterior wall facing the rear lot line.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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(c) For the purpose of this zone, "habitable room" means a room used either for cooking,
eating, sleeping or other human occupancy including a bathroom, but excluding utility
rooms, workrooms, furnace rooms and storage rooms.
(d) Despite Section 6.2.10, no permitted projections shall be allowed within the front setback
area in this zone.
12.20.8
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
12.20.9
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.20.10 OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 duplex dwelling or 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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PART 12 | RD3: Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 Zone | Page 12-7
12.30
RD3: DUPLEX/SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL 3 ZONE
12.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for single detached housing, and on larger lots, duplex housing.
12.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Duplex dwelling
Single detached dwelling
12.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a
single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory only to a single detached dwelling
or duplex dwelling
12.30.4
DENSITY
(a) For a single detached dwelling use:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.25 + 93 m2.
(ii)
Deleted North Delta house size regulation
(b) For a duplex dwelling use:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(ii)
Deleted North Delta house size regulation
12.30.5
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING
Lot Area
836 m2
Lot Width
22 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.30.6
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
Amend
BL 8282, 2023
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
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12.30.7
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
Where building
depth does not
exceed 18 m
1.5 m
1 m
Where building
depth exceeds
18 m
1.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not exceed
18 m, and
3 m for that
portion of the
building that
exceeds 18 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
where
average
lot depth
does not
exceed
35 m
Where building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m
1 m
Where building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m
Rear
where
average
lot depth
exceeds
35 m
Where building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m plus 0.6 m
for each
additional 1 m of
the average lot
depth that
exceeds 35 m
1 m
Where building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m plus 0.6 m
for each
additional 1 m of
the average lot
depth that
exceeds 35 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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12.30.8
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
12.30.9
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
12.30.10 OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 1 duplex dwelling or 1 single detached dwelling shall be permitted on each lot.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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12.40
RD4: INFILL DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ZONE
12.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for infill duplex housing on smaller duplex lots.
12.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Duplex dwelling
12.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a duplex dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a side-by-side duplex dwelling
12.40.4
DENSITY
(a) For lots created under the Land Title Act:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(ii)
On a lot in North Delta, as identified in Schedule D, the maximum gross floor area of
all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a),
plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b), shall be
the lesser of 360 m² and the total floor area permitted under Section 12.40.4(a)(i).
(b) For lots created under Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
(i)
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.3 + 93 m2.
(ii)
On a lot in North Delta, as identified in Schedule D, the maximum gross floor area of
all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a),
plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b), shall be
the lesser of 180 m² and the total floor area permitted under Section 12.40.4(b)(i).
12.40.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
Amend
BL 8273, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
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PART 12 | RD4: Infill Duplex Residential Zone | Page 12-11
12.40.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m on
arterial and collector streets
12 m
5 m on streets other than
arterial and collector, except that
the minimum setback for garages
shall be 6 m unless garage doors
are not facing the fronting street
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Interior Side
(shared wall) for
duplex dwelling
0 m
N/A
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
12.40.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), for detached garages, the maximum height to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof shall be 3.75 m and the maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
shall be 4.6 m.
12.40.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act:
Lot Area
504 m2
Lot Width
18 m
Average Lot Depth
28 m
See Section 6.2
for additional
setback regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 7955, 2020
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(b) Subdivision under Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
252 m2
Lot Width
9 m
Average Lot Depth
28 m
12.40.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 duplex dwelling oshall be permitted on each lot created under the Land
Title Act.
(b) A maximum of 1 dwelling unit shall be permitted on each Bare Land Strata Lot created
under the Strata Property Act.
(c) Despite the definition of secondary suite in Section 2.1.1, a secondary suite under this zone
means an accessory dwelling unit that is located within a dwelling unit of a side-by-side
duplex dwelling, meets the BC Building Code and has been issued an occupancy permit.
(d) For the purpose of interpreting all other regulations, a secondary suite permitted under
this zone shall be treated the same as a secondary suite that is accessory to a single
detached dwelling.
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PART 13 | RH40: Strata House Residential 40 Zone | Page 13-1
PART 13 MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONES
13.10
RH40: STRATA HOUSE RESIDENTIAL 40 ZONE
13.10
INTENT
This zone is intended for strata house developments which are similar in appearance to single
detached housing.
13.10.1
PRINCIPAL USES
Strata house
13.10.2
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to strata house
13.10.3
DENSITY
(a) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 0.3 plus 135 m2.
(b) Maximum units per hectare (UPH) shall be
(i)
40 UPH provided that a minimum of 10 UPH are dwelling units under 75 m2 in floor
area, or
(ii)
30 UPH if fewer than 10 UPH are dwelling units under 75 m2 in floor area.
13.10.4
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
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13.10.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
where
average
lot depth
does not
exceed
35 m
Where building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m
1 m
Where building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m
Rear
where
average
lot depth
exceeds
35 m
Where building
height is 1 or
1.5 storeys
7.5 m plus
0.65 m for
each
additional
1 m of the
average lot
depth that
exceeds
35 m
1 m
Where building
height is 2 or
more storeys
9 m plus
0.65 m for
each
additional
1 m of the
average lot
depth that
exceeds
35 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RH40: Strata House Residential 40 Zone | Page 13-3
13.10.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
11.5 m
4.6 m
13.10.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
836 m2
Lot Width
22 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.10.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
A maximum of 4 dwelling units shall be permitted in each strata house.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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13.20
RT40: TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 40 ZONE
13.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for townhouse developments at a maximum density of 40 UPH.
13.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
13.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
Indoor amenity space, accessory to townhouse
13.20.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 40 UPH.
13.20.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
13.20.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5 m
6 m
Interior Side
3 m
1 m
Exterior Side
5 m
5 m
Rear
5 m
1 m
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RT40: Townhouse Residential 40 Zone | Page 13-5
13.20.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
4.6 m
13.20.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.20.9
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Page 13-6 | PART 13 | RT50: Townhouse Residential 50 Zone
13.21
RT50: TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 50 ZONE
13.21.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for townhouses or a combination of townhouses and low rise apartment
buildings developed at a maximum density of 50 UPH.
13.21.2
PRINCIPAL USE
Townhouse
Townhouse in combination with apartment building
13.21.3
ACCESSORY USE
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
Indoor amenity space, accessory to a principal use
13.21.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 50 UPH.
13.21.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
13.21.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
7.5 m
Interior Side
7.5 m
7.5 m
Exterior Side
7.5 m
7.5 m
Rear
7.3 m
7.3 m
See Section 6.1.14
for adaptable dwelling
unit regulations
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RT50: Townhouse Residential 50 Zone | Page 13-7
13.21.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
4.6 m
13.21.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
1.5 ha
Lot Width
80 m
Average Lot Depth
150 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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13.22
RT62: TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 62 ZONE
13.22.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for townhouse developments at a maximum density of 62 UPH.
13.22.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
13.22.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
Indoor amenity space, accessory to townhouse
13.22.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum density shall be 62 UPH.
(b) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 1.0.
13.22.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
13.22.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5 m
5 m
Interior Side
3 m
1 m
Exterior Side
5 m
5 m
Rear
5 m
1 m
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RT62: Townhouse Residential 62 Zone | Page 13-9
13.22.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
11 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
13 m
4.6 m
13.22.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.22.9
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Page 13-10 | PART 13 | RT76: Townhouse Residential 76 Zone
13.24
RT76: TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 76 ZONE
13.24.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for townhouse developments at a maximum density of 76 UPH.
13.24.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
13.24.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
Indoor amenity space, accessory to townhouse
13.24.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum density shall be 76 UPH.
(b) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 1.2.
13.24.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
13.24.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
3.5 m
3.5 m
Interior Side
3 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
3.5 m
Rear
3.5 m
1 m
Amend
BL 7850, 2019
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RT76: Townhouse Residential 76 Zone | Page 13-11
13.24.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
11 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
13 m
4.6 m
13.24.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.24.9
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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Page 13-12 | PART 13 | TH-2: Townhouse Residential 2 Zone
13.26
TH-2: TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 2 ZONE
13.26.1
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a
mixed use zone and all regulations that reference a mixed use zone shall apply.
13.26.2
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall
be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Secondary suite, accessory to an existing single detached dwelling
and existing Duplex dwelling
Home occupation
Indoor amenity space
13.26.3
DENSITY
No maximum floor space ratio
13.26.4
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%
13.26.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5 m
5 m
Interior Side
3 m
1 m
Exterior Side
5 m
5 m
Rear
5 m
1 m
Amend
BL 8533, 2025
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | TH-2: Townhouse Residential 2 Zone | Page 13-13
13.26.6
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
11 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
13 m
4.6 m
13.26.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
42 m
Average Lot Depth
42 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 13-14 | PART 13 | RA20: Apartment Residential 20 Zone
13.30
RA20: APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL 20 ZONE
13.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 20 UPH.
13.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
Single detached dwelling, subject to compliance with all the provisions of the
RS4 zone in Section 11.40
13.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Secondary suite, accessory only to a single detached dwelling
Home occupation, accessory to any principal use
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
13.30.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 20 UPH.
13.30.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
Where building
depth does not
exceed 30 m
4.5 m
1 m
Where building
depth exceeds
30 m
4.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not
exceed
30 m, and
4.5 m plus
0.4 m for each
additional 2 m
of that portion
of the building
that exceeds
30 m
See Section 6.1.14
for adaptable dwelling
unit regulations
See Section 6.1.8
for secondary suite
regulations
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RA20: Apartment Residential 20 Zone | Page 13-15
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Exterior
Side
4.5 m
4.5 m except
where an
immediately
adjacent lot to the
rear fronts the
flanking street in
which case the
minimum setback
shall be 7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
13.30.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.2 m
3.75 m
13.30.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
1,100 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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13.32
RA112: APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL 112 ZONE
13.32.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low-rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 112 UPH.
13.32.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
13.32.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
13.32.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 112 UPH.
13.32.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
Where building
depth does not
exceed 30 m
4.5 m
1 m
Where building
depth exceeds
30 m
4.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not
exceed
30 m, and
4.5 m plus
0.4 m for each
additional 2 m
of that portion
of the building
that exceeds
30 m
See Section 6.1.14
for adaptable dwelling
unit regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RA112: Apartment Residential 112 Zone | Page 13-17
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Exterior
Side
4.5 m
4.5 m except
where an
immediately
adjacent lot to the
rear fronts the
flanking street in
which case the
minimum setback
shall be 7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
13.32.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.2 m
3.75 m
13.32.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.32.8
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 13-18 | PART 13 | RA120: Apartment Residential 120 Zone
13.33
RA120: APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL 120 ZONE
13.33.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low rise apartment developments at a maximum density of 120 UPH.
13.33.2
PRINCIPAL USE
Apartment building
13.33.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
13.33.4
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be 120 UPH.
13.33.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
Where building
depth does not
exceed 30 m
4.5 m
1 m
Where building
depth exceeds
30 m
4.5 m for that
portion of the
building that
does not
exceed
30 m, and
4.5 m plus
0.4 m for each
additional 2 m
of that portion
of the building
that exceeds
30 m
See Section 6.1.14
for adaptable dwelling
unit regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 13 | RA120: Apartment Residential 120 Zone | Page 13-19
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Exterior
Side
4.5 m
4.5 m except
where an
immediately
adjacent lot to the
rear fronts the
flanking street in
which case the
minimum setback
shall be 7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
13.33.6
HEIGHT
(a) For lots in Tsawwassen which have an OCP designation of
MDR Medium Density Residential, maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
11 m
3.75 m
(b) For all other lots, maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
4
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
17 m
3.75 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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13.33.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.33.8
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 13 | RA180R: Apartment Townhouse Residential 180 Rental Zone | Page 13-21
13.45
RA180R: APARTMENT TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL 180 RENTAL ZONE
13.45.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low to mid rise apartment and townhouse developments limited to
Rental residential tenure at a maximum density of 180.
13.45.2
PRINCIPAL USE
Apartment building limited to Residential rental tenure
Townhouse limited to Residential rental tenure
Seniors congregate housing
13.45.3
ACCESSORY USES
(deleted Childcare facility)
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
13.45.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum density shall be 180 UPH.
(b) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 2.0.
13.45.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
Storey 1-4
7.5 m on arterial streets
5.0 m on streets other
than arterials
12 m
Storey 5 - 6: 7.5 m
Interior
Side
7.5m
1 m
Exterior
Side
Storey 1-4
7.5 m on arterial streets
5.0 m on streets other
than arterials
7.5 m except where the
flanking street also
provides the frontage
for an immediately
adjacent lot in which
case accessory
structures shall be
located no closer than
12 m from the exterior
side lot line.
Storey 5-6: 7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8052, 2021
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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13.45.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
4
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
17 m
3.75 m
13.45.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
13.45.8
(deleted OTHER REGULATIONS childcare facility floor area)
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 13 | RA6: Apartment Residential 6 Zone | Page 13-23
13.50
RA6: APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL 6
13.50.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for residential developments up to 6 storeys in height along
arterial streets and collector streets.
13.50.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
Seniors congregate housing
Townhouse, where an apartment building is also provided
13.50.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building or townhouse
Indoor amenity space, accessory to principal use
13.50.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 3.0.
(b) The total floor area of a townhouse use may not exceed the total floor area of an
apartment building use.
13.50.5
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Parking
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5 m
3 m
12 m
Interior
Side
5 m
3 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
5 m
3 m
5 m
Rear
7.5 m or 5 m
where adjacent
to a street or lane
3 m
1 m
(b) Despite Section 13.50.5 (a), an above-ground parking structure taller than one storey shall
meet the minimum setbacks for a principal building.
Amend
BL 8426, 2024
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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Page 13-24 | PART 13 | RA6: Apartment Residential 6 Zone
13.50.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Apartment
Building,
Seniors
Congregate
Housing
Townhouse
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
24 m
11 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
24 m
13 m
4.6 m
13.50.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 14 | C1: Core Commercial Zone | Page 14-1
PART 14 COMMERCIAL ZONES
14.10
C1: CORE COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a wide range of commercial and service uses in addition to limited
residential uses serving a larger community.
14.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Assembly hall
Auction rooms
Brew pub
(deleted Childcare facility)
Club
Coffee shop
Convenience store
Cultural facility
Education facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Health care office
Hotel
Household goods repair
Household recycling and collection facility
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Liquor store, subject to Section 14.10.7(a)
Movie theatre
Office operation
Personal services
Pharmacy
Polyclinic
Restaurant
Retail sales
Sale of motor vehicles, subject to Section 14.10.7(b)
Secondary residential accommodation
Veterinary clinic
Wine store
See Section 6.1.2(a)
for auction rooms
regulations
See Section 6.1.17
for brew pub
regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
See Section 6.1.19
for drug store and
pharmacy location
regulations
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14.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to:
Convenience store
Garden shop
Retail sales
Rental of motor vehicles, accessory to a hotel
14.10.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
0 m
12 m
Interior
Side
For storeys not
containing
residential uses
0.0 m except
where abutting a
lot zoned for
residential or
health care use in
which case the
minimum setback
shall be 3 m
3 m
For storeys
containing
residential uses
4.5 m
3 m
Exterior Side
0 m
12 m
Rear
For storeys not
containing
residential uses
0.0 m except
where abutting a
lot zoned for
residential or
health care use in
which case the
minimum setback
shall be 3 m
3 m
For storeys
containing
residential uses
4.5 m
3 m
See Section 6.1.21
for additional outdoor
display regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 14 | C1: Core Commercial Zone | Page 14-3
14.10.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 11 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to the
mid-roof.
14.10.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 300 m2.
14.10.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A liquor store
(i)
shall not be located more than 200 m from 56 Street, 120 Street (Scott Road) or
Ladner Trunk Road,
(ii)
shall only be permitted in a hotel, a shopping centre, or a freestanding building in or
contiguous to a shopping centre,
(iii) shall not be located within 1 km from another liquor store, and
(iv)
shall not exceed 186 m2 in floor area, excluding the area used for ancillary offices,
storage, washrooms, and shipping and receiving.
(b) The sale of motor vehicles shall be entirely contained within a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 14-4 | PART 14 | C1A: Core Commercial A Zone
14.11
C1A: CORE COMMERCIAL A ZONE
14.11.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a wide range of commercial and service uses in addition to limited
residential uses serving a larger community.
14.11.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal grooming
Assembly hall
Auction room
Club
Coffee shop
Cultural facility
Education facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Health care office
Hotel
Household goods repair
Household recycling and collection facility
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Liquor store, subject to Section 14.11.7(a)
Manufacturing, limited only to commodities which are
exclusively sold retail on the premises
Office operation
Personal services
Pharmacy
Polyclinic
Repair and installation of automotive glass
Rental of small tools
Restaurant
Retail sales
Secondary residential accommodation
Veterinary clinic
Wine store
14.11.3
ACCESSORY USES
Rental of motor vehicles, accessory to a hotel
See Section 6.1.2(a)
for auction rooms
regulations
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
See Section 6.1.19
for drug store and
pharmacy location
regulations
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14.11.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure or an accessory structure shall be:
Front
0 m
Interior
Side
0.0 m except where abutting a lot zoned
for residential or health care use in which
case the minimum setback shall be 1.5 m
Exterior
Side
1.5 m
Rear
1.5 m except where abutting a lot zoned
for residential or health care use in which
case the minimum setback shall be ½ the
height of the building or structure
14.11.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 10.75 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.11.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 300 m2.
14.11.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A liquor store:
(i)
shall not be located more than 200 m from 56 Street, 120 Street (Scott Road)
or Ladner Trunk Road;
(ii)
shall only be permitted in a hotel, a shopping centre, or a freestanding building in or
contiguous to a shopping centre;
(iii) shall not be located within 1 km from another liquor store; and
(iv)
shall not exceed 186 m2 in floor area, excluding the area used for ancillary offices,
storage, washrooms, and shipping and receiving;
(b) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 14-6 | PART 14 | C1C: Core Commercial Cannabis Zone
14.12
C1C: CORE COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ZONE
14.12.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a wide range of commercial uses, including a cannabis dispensary, and
service uses in addition to limited residential uses serving a larger community.
14.12.2
PRINCIPAL USES
All uses permitted in the C1 Core Commercial Zone
Cannabis dispensary
The aforesaid uses shall be subject to all the regulations, conditions and requirements of the
C1 Core Commercial Zone.
14.12.3
ACCESSORY USES
All accessory uses permitted in the C1 Core Commercial Zone.
The aforesaid accessory uses shall be subject to all the regulations, conditions and requirements
of the C1 Core Commercial Zone.
Amend
BL 8063, 2021
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PART 14 | C2: Community Commercial Zone | Page 14-7
14.20
C2: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a range of commercial and service uses serving a community of several
neighbourhoods.
14.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Coffee shop
Health care office
Household goods repair
Household recycling and collection facility
Office operation
Personal services
Restaurant
Retail sales, subject to Section 14.20.7
Secondary residential accommodation
14.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to retail sales
14.20.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
0.0 m except where abutting
a lot zoned for residential or
health care use in which case
the minimum setback shall
be 3 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
12 m
Rear
6 m
3 m
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
See Section 6.1.21
for additional outdoor
display regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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14.20.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 8 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.20.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 230 m2.
14.20.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
The maximum floor area for a retail sales use, other than a food store and a drug store, shall
be 140 m2 not including any ancillary storage or office space.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 14 | C2A: Neighbourhood Commercial Zone | Page 14-9
14.21
C2A: NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.21.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for small scale commercial uses, serving a local neighbourhood in a
residential context.
14.21.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Convenience store
Neighbourhood café
Office operation
Single detached dwelling
14.21.3
ACCESSORY USES
Dwelling unit, accessory to a convenience store, subject to
Section 14.21.9(e) and (i)
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to convenience store
14.21.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
Lot Area x Floor Space Ratio of 0.25 + 125 m2.
(b) Deleted North Delta house size regulation
14.21.5
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
See Section 6.1.21
for additional outdoor
display regulations
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
Amend
BL 8325, 2023
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14.21.6
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior
Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
9 m except where the
building does not exceed 1.5
storeys in height, in which
case the minimum setback
shall be reduced to 7.5 m
(b) Despite the minimum rear setback specified in Subsection (a), where a single detached
dwelling is the principal use on the lot, the reduced rear setback provision in Section 6.2.7
may apply.
14.21.7
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure containing
Accessory
Structure
commercial
uses only
commercial uses
and an accessory
dwelling unit
a single
detached
dwelling only
Maximum
Storeys
1
2.5
2.5
1
Maximum
height to
mid-roof or
the top of a
flat roof
4.6 m
8 m
8 m
3.75 m
Maximum
height to the
roof ridge for a
pitched roof
6 m
10.5 m
9.5 m
4.6 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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14.21.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
610 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
14.21.9
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 1 per lot.
(b) The total floor area for any convenience store, neighbourhood café, and office operation
uses on a lot shall not exceed 140 m2 in floor area.
(c) A neighbourhood café shall be limited to 20 seats.
(d) A convenience store shall only be located on the first storey and shall be oriented to the street.
(e) A dwelling unit accessory to a convenience store shall be located in the same building as the
convenience store.
(f) An office operation shall only be located on the first storey.
(g) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
(h) Not more than 60% of the total area of the lot shall be covered by impermeable material.
(i)
(Deleted Despite Section 8.4.2, for a convenience store, 3 parking spaces are required for
customer parking, 1 parking space is required for employee parking, and 1 additional
parking space is required for an accessory dwelling unit, if any.)
(j)
No person shall park or store, or cause to be parked or stored, any commercial vehicle,
equipment, trailer or similar conveyance which exceeds a licenced gross vehicle weight of
5,500 kg on any lot between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day.
(k) Despite Part 9, no off-street loading facilities shall be required in this zone.
(l)
Signs shall not be illuminated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
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Page 14-12 | PART 14 | C3: Tourist Commercial Zone
14.30
C3: TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for hotels, motels and related facilities outside core commercial areas.
14.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Coffee shop
Hotel
Motel
Restaurant
14.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Rental of motor vehicles, accessory to a hotel or motel
14.30.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum floor space ratio shall be 0.45.
(b) Despite Subsection (a), where the required off-street parking, or portion thereof, is
provided underground, the maximum floor space ratio may be increased by an amount
determined in accordance with the following formula:
Number of spaces provided underground
X 0.55
Total number of parking spaces required
But in no case shall the maximum floor space ratio exceed 1.
14.30.5
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
12 m
Interior
Side
1.5 m except where abutting
a lot zoned for residential
or health care use in which
case the minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
6 m
12 m
Rear
6 m
3 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 14 | C3: Tourist Commercial Zone | Page 14-13
14.30.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Maximum storeys
3
Maximum height
12 m measured to the top of a structure,
except for a pitched roof structure for
which the maximum height shall be
measured to the mid-roof
14.30.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 900 m2
14.30.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 14-14 | PART 14 | C4: Service Station Commercial Zone
14.40
C4: SERVICE STATION COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for gas stations and automobile maintenance and repair facilities.
14.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Automotive services, subject to Section 14.40.7(a)
Sale of motor vehicles and accessories
Service station
14.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Car wash, accessory to automotive services or a service station
Convenience store, accessory to a service station
Rental of motor vehicles, accessory to automotive services or a service station, subject to
Section 14.40.7(b)
14.40.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Pump Island
Canopy
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
3 m
6 m
Interior
Side
0 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 3 m
3 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
3 m
3 m
Rear
3 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 14 | C4: Service Station Commercial Zone | Page 14-15
14.40.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 8 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.40.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 900 m2.
14.40.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) All motor vehicle repair work shall be carried out entirely within a building.
(b) For rental of motor vehicles,
(i)
the lot on which the use is located shall have a minimum lot area of 2,400 m2,
(ii)
the total number of rental motor vehicles shall not exceed 4 on the lot, and
(iii) each rental motor vehicle shall not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed gross vehicle weight,
licensed net vehicle weight or both, whichever is applicable.
(c) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 14-16 | PART 14 | C4A: Service Station Commercial A Zone
14.41
C4A: SERVICE STATION COMMERCIAL A ZONE
14.41.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for gas stations which may include restaurant services, and automobile
maintenance and repair facilities.
14.41.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Automotive services, subject to Section 14.41.7(a)
Sale of motor vehicles and accessories
Service station
14.41.3
ACCESSORY USES
Car wash, accessory to automotive services or a service station
Coffee shop, accessory to a service station
Convenience store, accessory to a service station
Drive-through restaurant, accessory to a service station
Rental of motor vehicles, accessory to automotive services or a service station, subject to
Section 14.41.7(b)
Restaurant, accessory to a service station
14.41.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Pump Island
Canopy
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
3 m
6 m
Interior
Side
0 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 3 m
3 m except where
abutting a lot zoned
for residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
3 m
3 m
Rear
3 m except where
abutting a lot
zoned for
residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m except where
abutting a lot zoned
for residential
or health care use
in which case the
minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 14 | C4A: Service Station Commercial A Zone | Page 14-17
14.41.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 8 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.41.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 900 m2.
14.41.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) All motor vehicle repair work shall be carried out entirely within a building.
(b) For rental of motor vehicles,
(i)
the lot on which the use is located shall have a minimum lot area of 2,400 m2,
(ii)
the total number of rental motor vehicles shall not exceed 4 on a lot, and
(iii) each rental motor vehicle shall not exceed 5,500 kg in licensed gross vehicle weight,
licensed net vehicle weight or both, whichever is applicable.
(c) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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Page 14-18 | PART 14 | C4A: Service Station Commercial A Zone
14.42
C4B: HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.42.1
INTENT
This site specific zone is intended for highway oriented commercial uses on the lot described
below:
Parcel Identifier:
009-206-213
Legal Description: Lot 1 Section 33 Township 3 and of Section 4 Township 4
New Westminster District Plan 24717
Address:
9341 Ladner Trunk Road
14.42.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Automotive services, subject to Section 14.41.7(a)
Coffee shop
Construction services
Convenience store
Drive-through restaurant
Restaurant
Sale of motor vehicles and accessories
Service station
14.42.3
ACCESSORY USES
Car wash, accessory to automotive services or a service station
14.42.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Pump Island
Canopy
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
3 m
6 m
Interior
Side
0 m
3 m
0 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
3 m
3 m
Rear
1.5 m
3 m
13.5 m
14.42.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 8 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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14.42.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 900 m2.
14.42.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) All motor vehicle repair work shall be carried out entirely within a building.
(b) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
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Page 14-20 | PART 14 | C4C: Car Wash Commercial Zone
14.45
C4C: CAR WASH COMMERCIAL ZONE
14.45.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for stand-alone car wash facilities.
14.45.2
PRINCIPAL USE
Car wash
14.45.3
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
6 m
Interior
Side
3 m except where abutting a lot zoned
for residential or health care use in which
case the minimum setback shall be 6 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
Rear
3 m except where abutting a lot zoned
for residential or health care use in which
case the minimum setback shall be 6 m
14.45.4
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 6 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.45.5
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 900 m2.
14.45.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 14 | C5: Private Recreation Zone | Page 14-21
14.50
C5: PRIVATE RECREATION ZONE
14.50.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a range of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
14.50.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Assembly hall
Club
Community centre
Golf course
Equestrian facility
Indoor recreation facility
Outdoor recreation facility
Rental of recreational marine vessels
14.50.3
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
12 m
Interior
Side
60% of the building height
measured to the top of a
building plus 40% of the
building depth that exceeds
15 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
3 m
Rear
6 m
1 m
14.50.4
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 550 m2.
14.50.5
OTHER REGULATIONS
No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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Page 14-22 | PART 14 | C5A: Limited Private Recreation Zone
14.51
C5A: LIMITED PRIVATE RECREATION ZONE
14.51.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a limited range of indoor recreation facilities and related services.
14.51.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Health spa
Indoor recreation facility
14.51.3
ACCESSORY USES
Coffee shop, accessory to an indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment, accessory to an indoor recreation facility
Restaurant, accessory to an indoor recreation facility
Sales or rentals of sports equipment, accessory to an indoor recreation facility
Sports rehabilitation centre, accessory to an indoor recreation facility
14.51.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
12 m
Interior
Side
6 m
6 m
Exterior
Side
6 m
6 m
Rear
6 m
1 m
14.51.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 15 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
14.51.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 2 ha.
14.51.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
(b) Despite Section 7.4.2, landscaping shall cover not less than 10% of the lot.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 14 | CS1: Service Commercial 1 Zone | Page 14-23
14.60
CS1: SERVICE COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
14.60.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a range of service commercial uses.
14.60.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Auction room
Automotive services
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Cold storage facility
Construction services
Education facility
Garden shop
Household goods repair
Household recycling and collection facility
Liquor primary establishment
Nursery
Office operation
Personal service
Rental of:
Motor vehicles
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Small tools
Restaurant
Sale of:
Agricultural products and horticultural products
Home improvement supplies
Motor vehicles and accessories
Non-motorized recreational equipment and accessories
Self storage
Trade school
Veterinary clinic
See Section 6.1.17
for brew pub
regulations
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
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14.60.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to any principal use in this zone
Outdoor storage and display of goods, accessory to:
Construction services
Garden shop
Nursery
Rental of bicycles, motor vehicles, or small tools
Sale of agricultural products and horticultural products, bicycles and accessories, home
improvement supplies, or motor vehicles and accessories
14.60.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
6 m
12 m
Interior
Side
3 m except where abutting
a lot zoned for residential
or health care use in which
case the minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
3 m
12 m
Rear
3 m except where abutting
a lot zoned for residential
or health care use in which
case the minimum setback
shall be 6 m
3 m
14.60.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Maximum storeys
2
Maximum height
8 m measured to the top of a structure,
except for a pitched roof structure for
which the maximum height shall be
measured to the mid-roof
14.60.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 550 m2.
See Section 6.1.21
for additional outdoor
display regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 14 | CS2: Service Commercial 2 Zone | Page 14-25
14.65
CS2: SERVICE COMMERCIAL 2 ZONE
14.65.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a wide range of service commercial uses.
14.65.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Auction room
Automotive body shop
Automotive services
Boat building and repair
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Cold storage facility
Construction services
Education facility
Garden shop
Household goods repair
Household recycling and collection facility
Liquor primary establishment
Machine shop
Nursery
Office operation
Personal services
Rental of:
Motor vehicles
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
Small tools
Restaurant
Sale of:
Agricultural products and horticultural products
Fishing and marine supplies
Home improvement supplies
Motor vehicles and accessories
Non-motorized recreational equipment and accessories
Recreational marine vessels
Self storage
Trade school
Veterinary clinic
See Section 6.1.2(a)
for auction rooms
regulations
See Section 6.1.17
for brew pub
regulations
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
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14.65.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to any principal use
Outdoor storage and display of goods, accessory to:
Construction services
Garden shop
Nursery
Rental of bicycles, motor vehicles, recreational marine vessels or small tools
Sale of agricultural products and horticultural products, bicycles and accessories, fishing
and marine supplies, home improvement supplies, motor vehicles and accessories, or
recreational marine vessels
14.65.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
0 m
12 m
Interior
Side
0 m except where abutting
a lot zoned for residential
or health care use in which
case the minimum setback
shall be 3 m
3 m
Exterior
Side
0 m
12 m
Rear
3 m
3 m
14.65.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Maximum storeys
2
Maximum height
8 m measured to the top of a structure,
except for a pitched roof structure for
which the maximum height shall be
measured to the mid-roof
14.65.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 550 m2.
See Section 6.1.21
for additional outdoor
display regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 15 | MULW: Mixed Use Ladner Waterfront Zone | Page 15-1
PART 15 MIXED USE ZONES
15.10
MULW: MIXED USE LADNER WATERFRONT ZONE
15.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a mix of commercial, service, recreational, and limited residential uses
to create a vibrant, people oriented waterfront.
15.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Boat building and repair
Boat moorage
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Cultural facility
Education facility
Household goods repair
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Liquor store, subject to Section 15.10.8(f)
Machine shop
Marina
Secondary residential accommodation, subject to Section 15.10.8(d)
Net shed
Office operation
Personal services
Restaurant
Retail sales
Rental of:
Machinery and equipment
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
Sale of:
Agricultural products
Home improvement supplies
Horticultural products
Fishing and marine supplies
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
Veterinary clinic
Water oriented recreation
Wine store, subject to Section 15.10.8(f)
See Section 6.1.17
for brew pub
regulations
Amend
BL 7881, 2019
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15.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to:
Retail sales
Sale of:
Agricultural products
Home improvement supplies
Horticultural products
Fishing and marine supplies
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
15.10.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure in the upland area and
water area shall be as follows:
(a) Upland area:
Front
0 m
Interior Side
0 m
Exterior Side
Rear or natural high water
mark of the Fraser River,
whichever is closer to the
front lot line
0 m
(b) Water area:
Front or natural high water
mark of the Fraser River,
whichever is closer to the
front lot line
0 m
Interior Side
0 m
Exterior Side
Rear
0 m
For the purpose of this zone, the front lot line shall be the lot line closest to Chisholm Street.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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15.10.5
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height for a principal structure and an accessory structure in the upland area
shall be:
Maximum storeys
2.5
Maximum height to
roof ridge for a
pitched roof or the
top of a flat roof
10 m
(b) Maximum height for a principal structure and an accessory structure in the water area
shall be:
Maximum storeys
2.5
Maximum height to
roof ridge for a
pitched roof or the
top of a flat roof
10 m
For the purpose of this zone, maximum height within the upland area and the water area shall
be measured from the 4.1 m Geodetic Survey of Canada datum level or the average elevation of
the two extreme points of the front lot line, whichever is greater.
15.10.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
500 m2
Lot Width
24 m
15.10.7
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as follows:
(a) (Deleted 2.3 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area for non-
residential uses;)
(b) (Deleted 1 space per dwelling unit plus 0.2 space per dwelling
unit for visitor parking;)
(c) 1 loading space per lot unless there is a publicly accessible
loading space within 75 m of the lot;
(d) All parking and loading spaces shall be developed and maintained in accordance with
Sections 8 and 9 with the exception of Subsections 8.4.2, 9.1.1, 9.1.3, 9.2, 9.3.2, 9.3.3
and 9.3.5.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
See Part 8 for
additional
parking regulations
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
Amend
BL 8455, 2024
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15.10.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Public access from the street to the harbour shall be provided at a minimum of every 45 m
and at least one per lot. The public access shall be provided at the dike elevation (ground
level), between buildings, through a building, or within a side setback area where
permitted, and must be a minimum of 2.5 m in width.
(b) Public access along the front lot line of the upland area and the rear lot line of the water
area shall be provided and shall be a minimum of 3 m in width.
(c) Any outside storage of garbage must be in a commercial garbage container, which shall be
enclosed entirely.
(d) Despite Section 6.1.11(b), no secondary residential accommodation shall be permitted on
the ground floor of any building, except access thereto.
(e) No education facility or office operation shall be permitted on the ground floor of any building.
(f) A liquor store or a wine store shall not exceed 42 m2 in floor area, excluding that area used
for ancillary office, storage, washrooms, and shipping and receiving.
(g) Fencing is prohibited in this zone.
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15.20
MUPGE: MIXED USE PORT GUICHON EAST ZONE
15.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended primarily for residential uses in addition to fish boat and small craft
moorage and cottage business, reflecting the area's diverse history and character.
15.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Boat moorage
Floating home
Single detached dwelling
15.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Boat repair, accessory to boat moorage, a floating home or a single detached dwelling
Cottage business, accessory to a floating home or a single detached dwelling
Net shed, accessory to boat moorage
15.20.4
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units and floor space ratio shall be as follows:
Upland Area
Water Area
Maximum Number
of Dwelling Units
1 single detached
dwelling
1 floating home
Maximum Floor Space Ratio
0.5
0.5
For the purpose of this zone, floor space ratio for the upland area and water area shall be
calculated using the area of the upland area and water area respectively rather than the lot area
as the denominator.
(b) The maximum total floor area of all garages located in the upland area which does not also
contain a single detached dwelling shall be 84 m2.
(c) Subject to Subsection (d), density transfers from the upland area to the water area shall be
permitted as follows:
(i)
despite the maximum number of dwelling units specified in Subsection (a), the
maximum number of floating homes permitted in the water area may be increased
to 2 when no single detached dwelling is located in the upland area;
(ii)
despite the maximum floor space ratio specified in Subsection (a), the maximum
gross floor area permitted in the water area may be increased by the same amount
as a decrease in the maximum gross floor area otherwise permitted in the upland
area, but in this case the maximum floor space ratio in the water area shall not
exceed 0.75.
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(d) Density transfers provided in Subsection (c) shall be permitted only when all of the
following conditions are satisfied:
(i)
the area of the lot within the upland area is less than 400 m2;
(ii)
the applicant provides written evidence of an occupancy interest for the area in
which the additional floating home will be located;
(iii) the owner of the lot who is transferring density rights must consent to the density
transfer in writing, and enter into a Section 219 covenant, to be registered against
the title of the lot, to
(1) limit the number and size of any single detached dwelling and other structures
to be constructed on the lot to the decreased number and size resulting from
the density transfer referred to in Subsection (c), and
(2) release the City and its elected officials, officers and employees from any claims
resulting from the density transfer, the reduction in permitted density or lot
coverage for the upland area, and the reduction in the value of the lot.
15.20.5
LOT COVERAGE
(a) For the purpose of this zone, "lot coverage" means the percentage (%) of the upland area
or water area, as the case may be, covered by all buildings and structures more than 0.6 m
above the surface of the ground or water.
(b) Maximum lot coverage in the upland area shall be 40%.
(c) Maximum lot coverage in the water area shall be 40%.
(d) Despite Subsection (c) and subject to Subsection (e), the maximum lot coverage in the
water area may be increased by the same amount as a decrease in the area covered by
buildings and structures otherwise permitted under the maximum lot coverage in the
upland area, but in this case the maximum lot coverage in the water area shall not exceed
65%.
(e) An increase in maximum lot coverage in the water area under Subsection (d) shall be
permitted only when a density transfer is undertaken under Section 15.20.4(c).
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15.20.6
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks in the upland area and water area shall be
as follows:
(a) Upland area:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
where
average lot
depth ≤
12 m
where average
lot depth > 12 m
where a single
detached dwelling
is located in the
upland area
where no single
detached dwelling
is located in the
upland area
Front
1.5 m
4.0 m except an
attached garage
shall be further
set back at least
1.0 m from the
actual front
setback of the
principal
structure
5.0 m
5.0 m
Interior Side
5.0 m total,
minimum
1.5 m
per side
5.0 m total,
minimum
1.5 m
per side
Follow the
setback line
established by
the dwelling
3.0 m
Exterior Side
Rear or natural
boundary of the
Fraser River,
whichever is
closer to the
front lot line
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
For the purpose of this zone,
(i)
the front lot line shall be the lot line closest to the River Road West right-of-way, and
(ii)
"average lot depth" in the upland area means the horizontal distance between the
front lot line and the rear lot line or the natural boundary of the Fraser River where
the rear lot line is below the current natural boundary of the Fraser River. Where the
horizontal distance is not consistent across the lot, it shall be calculated as half the
sum of the length of the side lot lines to either the rear lot line or the natural
boundary of the Fraser River, whichever is the shorter.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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(b) Water area:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
located below the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located above the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located below the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located above the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
Sides
abutting or
opposite to
the natural
boundary
of the
Fraser River
0.0 m
N/A
0.0 m
0.0 m
Other sides
1.5 m
N/A
1.5 m
Same as the
minimum
interior side
and exterior
side setback
for an
accessory
structure in the
upland area
15.20.7
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height in the upland area shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
1.5
1.0
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
5.5 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
7.5 m
4.6 m
(b) For the purpose of this zone, maximum height within the upland area shall be measured
from the 3.5 m Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum elevation or the existing grade,
whichever is greater.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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(c) Maximum height in the water area shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1.0
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8.0 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
9.5 m
4.6 m
(d) For the purpose of this zone, "2.5 storeys" means a building not more than 3 storeys in
height, the top storey of which has a floor area equal to or less than 50% of the floor area
of the storey directly below.
(e) For the purpose of this zone, maximum height for a floating home within the water area
shall be measured from the lower of
(i)
the top of the floating foundation for the floating home, and
(ii)
0.6 m above the level of the water.
15.20.8
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
4,000 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
15.20.9
OFF-STREET PARKING
Required parking for permitted uses within the water area shall
be provided on the adjoining upland area, and such right of
joint use of the upland area shall be evidenced by a Section 219
covenant registered in the Land Title Office in favour of the City.
15.20.10 OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Any activities involving boat building, including major or structural repairs, additions,
sand blasting, grinding, spray painting, welding, application of bottom paint, or any other
repair work which involves hauling the boat out of water shall not be permitted.
(b) For the purpose of this zone, a cottage business shall be considered a home occupation and
subject to Section 6.1.10 except Subsection 6.1.10(b).
(c) The total floor area used for cottage businesses shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area
of any dwelling unit.
See Part 8 for
additional
parking regulations
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(d) Sale of products accessory to a cottage business shall be
(i)
fully contained within the same building as the cottage business, and
(ii)
limited to a floor area not exceeding 25 m2 or 10% of the gross floor area of the
dwelling unit, whichever is the lesser,
and the floor area limit referred to in Subsection (ii) shall include any floor area open to
the public in relation to the sale of products.
(e) A fence, wall or landscaping shall not exceed
(i)
1.2 m in height on those portions of a lot shown shaded in green in the figure
below, and
(ii)
1.8 m in height on those portions of a lot shown hatched in the figure below.
(f) Areas within any interior side setback shall be kept free of buildings and structures to
allow unencumbered emergency or fire fighting access.
(g) A minimum distance of 3.0 m of open water is required between the floats or walls of
adjacent floating homes.
(h) A minimum distance of 3.0 m is required between the floats or walls of floating homes on
opposite sides of a moorage walkway.
(i)
A floating home shall have direct and clear emergency or fire fighting access of a minimum
width of 6.0 m to open water.
(j)
A minimum of 1 habitable room within a floating home shall overlook an unobstructed
area which
(i)
has a minimum width of 4.5 m measured horizontally at right angles to the exterior
wall of the room, and
(ii)
extends across the full length of the exterior wall of the room.
(k) For the purpose of this zone, "habitable room" means a room used either for cooking,
eating, sleeping or other human occupancy, but excluding bathrooms, utility rooms,
workrooms, furnace rooms and storage rooms.
15.20.10 (e)(ii)
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15.30
MUL: MIXED USE LADNER ZONE
15.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for a wide range of commercial and service uses in addition to limited
residential uses.
15.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal grooming
Assembly hall
Arts school
Brew pub, subject to Section 6.1.17
Club
Convenience store
Cultural facility
Education facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Health care office
Health spa
Home improvement supplies
Hotel
Household goods repair
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Liquor store, Section 6.1.16
Mixed use residential building limited to Residential rental tenure
Movie theatre
Neighbourhood café
Office operation
Personal services
Pharmacy, subject to Section 6.1.19
Polyclinic, subject to Section 6.1.19
Restaurant
Retail sales
Secondary residential accommodation
Veterinary clinic, Section 6.1.20
Wine store
Amend
BL 8508, 2025
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15.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation accessory to a dwelling unit
Distillery accessory to a liquor primary establishment
Outdoor display of goods, subject to Section 6.1.21, accessory to:
Convenience store
Garden shop
Retail sales
Rental of motorized vehicles, accessory to hotel
15.30.4
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Front
0 m
Exterior Side
0 m
Interior Side
0 m
Rear
0 m
(b) Despite Section 15.30.4(a) of this zone and Section 6.2.10(b), the following structures shall
be permitted as follows:
(i)
Canopies, awnings and overhangs intended for weather protection may encroach
beyond the property line, subject to approval from the General Manager, Engineering
15.30.5
HEIGHT
(a) The maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Principal
Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
Maximum height to top of a
flat roof
24 m
Maximum height to roof ridge
for a pitched roof
24 m
(b) Despite Section 15.30.5(a) of this zone, the following shall be permitted to project above
the maximum height:
(i)
Railings on rooftop decks that are 1.3 m or less in height
(ii)
Glass panels that are 2 m or less in height
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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(iii) Arbors
(iv)
Canopies
(v)
Sun sails
(vi)
Pergolas
(vii) Cabanas
15.30.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
The minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 550 m2.
15.30.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Any outside storage of garbage must be in a commercial garbage container, which shall be
enclosed entirely.
(b) Residential uses, other than entrance lobbies and exits, shall not be located on the ground
floor.
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15.40
MU6: MIXED USE APARTMENT 6 ZONE
15.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for mixed use developments up to 6 storeys in height along arterial streets
and collector streets.
15.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Mixed use residential building
Seniors congregate housing in a mixed use residential building
15.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Arts school
Coffee shop
Community services
Convenience store
Education facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Health care office
Home occupation
Household goods repair
Indoor amenity space
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Manufacturing, limited only to commodities which are exclusively sold retail on the premises
Neighbourhood café
Office operation
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to:
Convenience store
Garden shop
Retail sales
Personal services
Pharmacy
Polyclinic
Rental of small tools
Rental of non-motorized recreational equipment
Amend
BL 8521, 2025
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
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Restaurant
Retail sales
Sale of non-motorized recreational equipment
Veterinary clinic
Wine store
15.40.4
DENSITY
No maximum floor space ratio.
15.40.5
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Parking
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
3.5 m
3 m
12 m
Interior Side
Where adjacent
to lots with a
SSR or MR OCP
designation: 5 m
Where adjacent
to lots with
other OCP
designations: 1 m
for ground
storey, 5 m for
all other storeys
3 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
3 m
5 m
Rear
7.5 m, or
5 m where:
adjacent to a
street or lane, or
for the ground
storey adjacent
to a lot with a
NC, UC, or SRC
OCP designation
3 m
1 m
(b) Despite Section 15.40.5(a), an above-ground parking structure taller than one storey shall
meet the minimum setbacks for a principal building.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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15.40.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
24 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
24 m
4.6 m
15.40.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
The minimum lot size is as follows:
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
15.40.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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15.41
MU6R: MIXED USE APARTMENT 6 RENTAL ZONE
15.41.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for mixed use developments, limited to rental residential tenure, up to
6 storeys in height along arterial streets and collector streets.
15.41.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Mixed use residential building, the residential component of which is limited to
residential rental tenure
Seniors congregate housing in a mixed use residential building
15.41.3
ACCESSORY USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Arts school
Coffee shop
Community services
Convenience store
Education facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Health care office
Home occupation
Household goods repair
Indoor amenity space
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Manufacturing, limited only to commodities which are exclusively sold retail on the premises
Neighbourhood café
Office operation
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to:
Convenience store
Garden shop
Retail sales
Personal services
Pharmacy
Polyclinic
Rental of small tools
Rental of non-motorized recreational equipment
Amend
BL 8521, 2025
See Section 6.1.10
for home occupation
regulations
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Restaurant
Retail sales
Sale of non-motorized recreational equipment
Veterinary clinic
Wine store
15.41.4
DENSITY
No maximum floor space ratio.
15.41.5
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Parking
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
3.5 m
3 m
12 m
Interior Side
Where adjacent
to lots with a
SSR or MR OCP
designation: 5 m
Where adjacent
to lots with
other OCP
designations: 1 m
for ground
storey, 5 m for
all other storeys
3 m
1 m
Exterior
Side
3.5 m
3 m
5 m
Rear
7.5 m, or
5 m where:
adjacent to a
street or lane, or
for the ground
storey adjacent
to a lot with a
NC, UC, or SRC
OCP designation
3 m
1 m
(b) Despite Section 15.41.5(a), an above-ground parking structure taller than one storey shall
meet the minimum setbacks for a principal building.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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15.41.6
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
24 m
3.75 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
24 m
4.6 m
15.41.7
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
The minimum lot size is as follows:
Lot Area
2,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
15.41.8
OTHER REGULATIONS
No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 16 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
16.10
I1: LOW IMPACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low impact industrial uses in addition to limited commercial and
service commercial uses.
16.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Auction room
Automotive body shop
Automotive services
Brewery or distillery
Card/Key lock refueling facilities
Coffee shop
Cold storage facility
Construction services
Convenience store, subject to Section 16.10.6(a)
Courier and delivery services
Farming, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Financial institution
Household goods repair
Household or commercial moving services
Household recycling and collection facility
Laundry and dry cleaning services
Low impact industry
Machine shop
Office operation
Printing, publishing and allied industries
Recording studio
Rental or repair of:
Machinery and heavy equipment
Modular and prefabricated structures, including mobile homes and modular homes
Recreational marine vessels
Recreation vehicles and trailers
Restaurant
See Section 6.1.2(a)
for auction rooms
regulations
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
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Sale of:
Agricultural products and horticultural products
Building and construction supplies
Camping and sporting goods
Furniture and fixtures
Household appliances
Machinery and heavy equipment
Modular and prefabricated structures, including mobile homes and modular homes
Recreation vehicles and trailers
Recreational marine vessels
Tires, wheels and accessories
Scientific research and testing laboratory, excluding nuclear reactors
Self storage
Taxi dispatch office, parking and maintenance of taxis
Trade school
Veterinary clinic
Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution
16.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Indoor amenity space, accessory to a principal use other than farming or kennel
Lounge, accessory to a brewery or distillery, subject to Section 16.10.6(b)
Food services and recreation facilities primarily intended for the use of employees, except as
accessory to farming
Retail, accessory to a brewery, distillery, low impact industry, printing, publishing and allied
industry, or warehousing, wholesaling and distribution use, subject to Section 16.10.6(c)
Uses accessory to farming as permitted in the A1 zone, subject to compliance with all applicable
regulations in Section 10.10
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use other
than farming
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
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16.10.4
SETBACKS FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
(a) Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
7.5 m
Interior
Side
0 m where a hard surfaced highway at least 9 m
wide provides vehicular access to the rear of a lot,
but where no such highway access exists,
7.5 m on one side
Exterior
Side
4.5 m except where a lot abuts River Road in which
case the minimum setback shall be equal
to the height of the building or structure, but in
no case less than 7.5 m
Rear
1.5 m except where a lot backs onto an interior
side lot line of an adjoining lot in which case the
minimum setback shall be 3.5 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), where a lot abuts a lot zoned for residential or health care use, the
minimum interior side, exterior side and rear setbacks shall be equal to the height of the
building or structure, but in no case be less than 7.5 m.
16.10.5
HEIGHT FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 15 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
16.10.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A convenience store shall not exceed 140 m2 in floor area.
(b) A lounge accessory to a brewery or distillery shall:
(i)
be located within the same building as the principal use; and
(ii)
occupy a floor area not exceeding 125 m2 or 10% of the floor area of the principal
use, whichever is the lesser.
(c) Retail accessory to a brewery, distillery, low impact industry, printing, publishing and allied
industry or warehousing, wholesaling and distribution use shall:
(i)
exclude the retail of drugs listed in Schedules I, IA, II, III and IV of the Drug
Schedules Regulation B.C. Reg. 9/98 under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug
Scheduling Act,
(ii)
be located within the same building as the principal use, and
(iii) occupy a floor area not exceeding 10% of the floor area of the principal use.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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16.15
I1S: SPECIAL LOW IMPACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.15.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for river and agriculture oriented industrial uses of low impact in addition
to limited service commercial uses along the riverfront.
16.15.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Boat building and repair
Boat moorage
Construction services
Farming, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in
Section 10.10
Household recycling and collection facility
Net shed
Processing of agricultural products
Rental or repair of agricultural machinery and equipment
Rental and sale of:
Fishing and marine supplies
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
Sale of:
Agricultural machinery and equipment
Agricultural products and horticultural products
Veterinary clinic
16.15.3
ACCESSORY USES
Uses accessory to farming as permitted in the A1 zone, subject to compliance with all applicable
regulations in Section 10.10
16.15.4
SETBACKS FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
Minimum setbacks shall be:
(a) Upland area:
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
where average lot
depth ≤ 30 m
where average lot
depth > 30 m
Front
4.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Interior Side
5 m total,
minimum 1.5 m per side
3 m
Exterior Side
0 m
0 m
Rear or natural boundary of the
Fraser River, whichever is closer
to the front lot line
0 m
0 m
See Section 6.1.15
for household recycling
and collection facility
regulations
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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PART 16 | I1S: Special Low Impact Industrial Zone | Page 16-5
For the purpose of this zone:
(i)
for the lots along River Road West, the front lot line shall be the lot line closest to the
River Road West right-of-way, and
(ii)
"average lot depth" in the upland area means the horizontal distance between the
front lot line and the rear lot line or the natural boundary of the Fraser River where
the rear lot line is submerged in the water of the Fraser River. Where the horizontal
distance is not consistent across the lot, it shall be calculated as half the sum of the
length of the side lot lines to either the rear lot line or the natural boundary of the
Fraser River, whichever is the shorter.
(b) Water area:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
located below the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located above the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located below the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
located above the
natural boundary
of the Fraser River
Sides
abutting or
opposite to
the natural
boundary
of the
Fraser River
0 m
N/A
0 m
0 m
Other sides
1.5 m
N/A
1.5 m
3 m
16.15.5
HEIGHT FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 8 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to
the mid-roof.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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16.20
I2: MEDIUM IMPACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low to medium impact industrial uses and a limited range of
commercial and service commercial uses.
16.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
All uses permitted in the I1 Low Impact Industrial Zone
Abattoir
Communication systems
Drive-in theatre, subject to Section 16.20.6(a)
Fish processing
Golf course
Kennel, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Log storage
Manufacturing, including biofuel production, but excluding leather tanning and petroleum oil
and natural gas, radioactive materials, cement, asphalt and tar production and processing
Recycling of solid waste, excluding all forms of organic composting and recycling, and subject to
Section 16.20.6 (b) and (c)
Rental of motor vehicles
Ship yard
Towing and storage facilities, excluding dismantling, salvaging of parts or sale thereof
Transportation
16.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Indoor amenity space, accessory to a principal use other than farming or kennel
Sale of goods lawfully manufactured or stored on the lot, subject to Section 16.20.6(d)
Uses accessory to farming and kennel as permitted in the A1 zone, subject to compliance with
all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use other than
farming or kennel
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
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PART 16 | I2: Medium Impact Industrial Zone | Page 16-7
16.20.4
SETBACKS FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
(a) Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
7.5 m
Interior
Side
0 m where a hard surfaced highway at least
9 m wide provides vehicular access to the rear of
a lot, but where no such highway access exists,
7.5 m on one side
Exterior
Side
4.5 m except where a lot abuts River Road in
which case the minimum setback shall be equal
to the height of the building or structure, but in
no case less than 7.5 m
Rear
1.5 m except where a lot backs onto an interior
side lot line of an adjoining lot in which case the
minimum setback shall be 3.5 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), where a lot adjoins a lot zoned for residential or health care use,
the minimum interior side, exterior side and rear setbacks, shall be equal to the height of
the principal building or structure, but in no case be less than 7.5 m.
16.20.5
HEIGHT
No maximum height for a principal structure or an accessory structure
for any use except farming and kennel and permitted accessory uses
thereto in which case the regulations in Section 10.10 shall apply.
16.20.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) For drive-in theatres,
(i)
screens shall be located and constructed so that the picture shown thereon is not
visible from a highway, and
(ii)
space for motor vehicles waiting for entrance to a drive-in theatre shall be provided
so that at least 30% of the vehicular capacity of the drive-in theatre can be
accommodated in waiting areas off the travelled portion of the highway.
(b) Any recycling shall be carried out within a totally enclosed building.
(c) Solid waste shall be stored or located within a totally enclosed building.
(d) Sale of goods lawfully manufactured or stored on the lot shall:
(i)
exclude the sale of drugs listed in Schedules I, IA, II, III and IV of the Drug Schedules
Regulation B.C. Reg. 9/98 under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act,
(ii)
be located within the same building as the principal use, and
(iii) occupy a floor area not exceeding 20% of the floor area of the principal use.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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16.21
I2C: MEDIUM IMPACT INDUSTRIAL CANNABIS ZONE
16.21.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for low to medium impact industrial uses and a limited range of
commercial and service commercial uses as well as cannabis production and cannabis research
and development uses.
16.21.2
PRINCIPAL USES
All uses permitted in the I1 Low Impact Industrial Zone
Abattoir
Cannabis production
Cannabis research and development
Communication systems
Drive-in theatre, subject to Section 16.21.6(a)
Fish processing
Golf course
Kennel, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Log storage
Manufacturing, including biofuel production, but excluding leather tanning and petroleum oil
and natural gas, radioactive materials, cement, asphalt and tar production and processing
Recycling of solid waste, excluding all forms of organic composting and recycling, and subject to
Section 16.21.6 (b) and (c)
Rental of motor vehicles
Ship yard
Towing and storage facilities, excluding dismantling, salvaging of parts or sale thereof
Transportation
16.21.3
ACCESSORY USES
Indoor amenity space, accessory to a principal use other than farming or kennel
Sale of goods lawfully manufactured or stored on the lot, subject to Section 16.21.6(d)
Uses accessory to farming and kennel as permitted in the A1 zone, subject to compliance with
all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use other than
farming or kennel
Amend
BL 7873, 2019
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
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PART 16 | I2C: Medium Impact Industrial Cannabis Zone | Page 16-9
16.21.4
SETBACKS FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
(a) Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
7.5 m
Interior
Side
0 m where a hard surfaced highway at least
9 m wide provides vehicular access to the rear of
a lot, but where no such highway access exists,
7.5 m on one side
Exterior
Side
4.5 m except where a lot abuts River Road in
which case the minimum setback shall be equal
to the height of the building or structure, but in
no case less than 7.5 m
Rear
1.5 m except where a lot backs onto an interior
side lot line of an adjoining lot in which case the
minimum setback shall be 3.5 m
(b) Despite Subsection (a), where a lot adjoins a lot zoned for residential or health care use,
the minimum interior side, exterior side and rear setbacks, shall be equal to the height of
the principal building or structure, but in no case be less than 7.5 m.
16.21.5
HEIGHT
No maximum height for a principal structure or an accessory structure
for any use except farming and kennel and permitted accessory uses
thereto in which case the regulations in Section 10.10 shall apply.
16.21.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) For drive-in theatres,
(i)
screens shall be located and constructed so that the picture shown thereon is not
visible from a highway, and
(ii)
space for motor vehicles waiting for entrance to a drive-in theatre shall be provided
so that at least 30% of the vehicular capacity of the drive-in theatre can be
accommodated in waiting areas off the travelled portion of the highway.
(b) Any recycling shall be carried out within a totally enclosed building.
(c) Solid waste shall be stored or located within a totally enclosed building.
(d) Sale of goods lawfully manufactured or stored on the lot shall:
(i)
exclude the sale of drugs listed in Schedules I, IA, II, III and IV of the Drug Schedules
Regulation B.C. Reg. 9/98 under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act,
(ii)
be located within the same building as the principal use, and
(iii) occupy a floor area not exceeding 20% of the floor area of the principal use.
(e) For cannabis production and cannabis research and development uses,
(i)
use must be carried out within a totally enclosed building,
(ii)
any accessory uses must be located within the same building as the principal use,
(iii) the retail sales of cannabis or any products containing or derived from cannabis is
prohibited, and
(iv)
emission or escape of odours, pollens or other airborne particles from the building
containing the use shall not be permitted.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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16.30
I3: EXTRACTION INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for sand, gravel and peat extraction and related processing.
16.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Asphalt and concrete mixing
Commercial extraction of sand, gravel and peat
Farming, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Kennel, subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Primary processing and packaging of peat
Sand and gravel crushing and screening
Sand and gravel stockpiling, aggregate separation and blending
16.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Office operation, except as accessory to farming or kennel, subject to Section 16.30.6(d)
Outdoor storage, accessory to a principal use other than farming or kennel, subject to
Section 16.30.6(e)
Uses accessory to farming and kennel as permitted in the A1 zone and
subject to compliance with all applicable regulations in Section 10.10
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to
a principal use other than farming or kennel
16.30.4
SETBACKS FOR USES OTHER THAN FARMING
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
30 m
Interior Side
30 m
Exterior Side
30 m
Rear
30 m
16.30.5
HEIGHT
No maximum height for any use except for farming and kennel and
permitted accessory uses thereto in which case the regulations in
Section 10.10 shall apply.
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 16 | I3: Extraction Industrial Zone | Page 16-11
16.30.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) No pit or quarry which involves blasting shall be located closer than 450 m from the
boundary of any lot zoned for residential or health care uses.
(b) No pit or quarry shall be located closer than 90 m from the boundary of any lot zoned for
residential or health care uses.
(c) All excavations shall be kept adequately drained and fenced or backfilled. This does not
apply to those areas hatched and outlined in bold on the map below.
16.30.6 (c)
(d) Office operation accessory to a principal use shall have a maximum gross floor area
of 370 m2.
(e) Outdoor storage accessory to a principal use shall have a maximum area of 930 m2.
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16.40
I4: MARINE TERMINAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for marine transportation and related uses.
16.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Ferry terminal
Marine transportation loading and unloading facilities
Outdoor storage of shipping containers
16.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Any use customarily accessory to a principal use
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use
See Section 6.1.2(c)
for outdoor storage of
shipping containers
regulations
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
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PART 16 | I5: River Industrial Zone | Page 16-13
16.50
I5: RIVER INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.50.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for limited industrial and recreation uses in the river.
16.50.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Fishing
Log storage
Water oriented recreation
Water transport
16.50.3
ACCESSORY USES
Any use customarily accessory to a principal use
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16.60
I6: WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.60.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for marine oriented industrial and service uses along the waterfront.
16.60.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Boat moorage
Boat building and repair
Brew pub
Coffee shop
Fish processing
Liquor primary establishment
Machine shop
Marina
Marine fire protection and coast guard services
Marine fuelling
Marine research laboratories
Marine taxi, towing and tugboat services and installations
Restaurant
Rental and sale of:
Fishing and marine supplies
Non-motorized recreational equipment
Recreational marine vessels
Water oriented recreation
Yacht club
16.60.3
ACCESSORY USES
Any use customarily accessory to a principal use
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to marina or an establishment for the sale or rental
of non-motorized recreational equipment or recreational marine vessels, subject to
Section 16.60.6(a).
Office operation, accessory to marina
Sale of fish products, accessory to fish processing, subject to Section 16.60.6(b)
See Section 6.1.17
for brew pub
regulations
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PART 16 | I6: Waterfront Industrial Zone | Page 16-15
16.60.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure in the upland area and
water area shall be:
(a) Upland area:
Front
2 m
Interior Side
3 m
Exterior Side
3 m
Rear or natural boundary
of the Fraser River, whichever
is closer to the front lot line
0 m
For the purposes of this zone, the front lot line shall be the lot line abutting a highway.
(b) Water area:
Sides abutting or opposite to
the natural boundary of the
Fraser River
0 m
Other sides
2 m
16.60.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Located on
upland
Located on or
above water
Maximum Storeys
2
N/A
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
8 m
6 m above
the level of
the water
16.60.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 caretaker dwelling unit shall be permitted for the purposes of safety and
fire protection on either the upland area or the water area accommodating the marina or
an establishment for the sale or rental of non-motorized recreational equipment or
recreational marine vessels.
(b) Retail of fish products accessory to fish processing shall occupy a floor area not exceeding
10% of the floor area of the principal use.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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16.70
I7: HIGH IMPACT INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.70.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for high impact industrial uses.
16.70.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Leather tanning
Manufacturing, subject to Section 16.70.5 and limited to:
Portland cement
Natural gas and petroleum products
Asphalt
Fertilizer and chemical products, excluding radioactive materials
16.70.3
ACCESSORY USES
Any use customarily accessory to a principal use
Security guard dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use
Service or utility building or structure, subject to Section 16.70.5(c)
16.70.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
30 m
7.5 m
Interior Side
30 m
4.5 m where a hard surfaced
highway at least 9 m wide provides
vehicular access to the rear of the
lot, but where no highway access
exists, 7.5 m on one side
Exterior Side
30 m
4.5 m
Rear
30 m
4.5 m, or 7.5 m if abutting a
side lot line
16.70.5
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Manufacturing shall not include the burning of new and used materials, other than natural
gas, for the purpose of disposing of those materials.
(b) Structures used for the storage of materials related to principal uses shall meet the
setbacks of a principal structure.
(c) Service or utility building or structure means a building or structure that:
(i)
is customarily used in conjunction with the principal use of a lot and may
accommodate an accessory use, such as a sub-station, generator, security building,
electrical building, or instrumentation building
(ii)
is situated on the same lot as the principal use, and
(iii) does not share a common wall or roof with the principal structure on the lot.
See Section 6.2.13
for Security guard
dwelling unit regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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PART 16 | I8: Airport Terminal Industrial Zone | Page 16-17
16.80
I8: AIRPORT TERMINAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
16.80.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for airport and aviation related uses and business park uses.
16.80.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Airport terminal
Aviation training
Aviation-related trade schools
Manufacture, assembly and service of aeronautical components and related equipment
Offices and services customarily associated with airport and for airport uses
Rental of motor vehicles
Sale, rental and maintenance services for aircraft and related equipment
Scientific, electronic, technological research and development and related manufacturing
facilities
Storage and service of aircraft and airside vehicles, including fuel and related facilities
In addition to the above uses, the following uses are permitted in the area hatched and outlined
in bold on the map below:
Coffee shop
Cold storage facility
Film production studio
Financial Institutions
Liquor primary establishment
Manufacture and assembly of:
Bio-based building materials and structures
Information communication technology components and related equipment,
not including batteries
Furniture or related non-electrical fixtures, not including stone, concrete or
marble furniture
Office operation
Restaurant
Scientific, research and testing laboratory, not including under this zone nuclear reactor
Amend
BL 8078, 2023
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Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution
16.80.3
ACCESSORY USES
Any use customarily accessory to a principal use
(Deleted Watchman dwelling unit, accessory to a principal use)
Retail, accessory to warehousing, wholesaling and distribution subject to Section 16.80.6(c).
16.80.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks for a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
7.5 m
Interior Side
0 m where a hard surfaced highway
at least 9 m in width provides vehicular
access to the rear of a lot, but
where no such highway access exists,
7.5 m on one side
Exterior Side
4.5 m
Rear
1.5 m except where a lot backs
onto an interior side lot line of an
adjoining lot in which case the
minimum setback shall be 3.5 m
16.80.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height of a principal structure and an accessory structure
shall be 16 m measured to the top of the structure, except for a
pitched roof structure for which maximum height is measured to the
mid-roof.
16.80.2
Amend
BL 8078, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
and the Boundary Bay
Airport Zoning Regulations
under the Aeronautics Act
(Canada) for additional
height regulations
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PART 16 | I8: Airport Terminal Industrial Zone | Page 16-19
16.80.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Garbage and other wastes edible to birds shall not be stored or left open to attract birds or
other animals hazardous to aircraft safety.
(b) Despite the sound provisions contained in Section 6.1.5, flying and landing of aircraft shall
be permitted.
(c) Retail accessory to warehousing, wholesaling and distribution shall occupy a floor area not
exceeding 20% of the floor area of the principal use.
(d) Where a sub-lease boundary has been established, setbacks for principal structures and
accessory structures shall be measured from the sub-lease boundaries. For the purpose of
interpreting all other regulations under Parts 6, 7, 8 and 9, the sub-lease area shall be
treated the same as a lot.
Amend
BL 8078, 2023
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PART 17 | HC: Health Care Zone | Page 17-1
PART 17 HEALTH CARE ZONES
17.10
HC: HEALTH CARE ZONE
17.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for community care and mental health facilities in addition to hospitals.
17.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Community care facility
Hospital
Mental health facility
17.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Coffee shop, accessory to a hospital
Methadone clinic, accessory to a hospital, subject to Section 17.10.7
Methadone dispensary, accessory to a hospital, subject to Section 17.10.7
Restaurant, accessory to a hospital
17.10.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
4.5 m
7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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17.10.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure on a lot with OCP Designation
Accessory
Structure
Civic and Institutional
(CI)
Other than Civic and
Institutional (CI)
Maximum
height to
mid-roof or
the top of a
flat roof
15 m
9.2 m
3.75 m
17.10.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
825 m2
Lot Width
22 m
17.10.7
OTHER REGULATIONS
A methadone clinic and a methadone dispensary shall only be located within a hospital.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8496, 2025
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PART 17 | HS: Health Care Services Zone | Page 17-3
17.50
HS: HEALTH CARE SERVICES ZONE
17.50.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for health care services in addition to general office uses.
17.50.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Health care office
Office operation
Polyclinic
17.50.3
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
4.5 m
7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
17.50.4
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.2 m
3.75 m
17.50.5
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
825 m2
Lot Width
22 m
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 18 | P: Public Use Zone | Page 18-1
PART 18 PUBLIC ZONES
18.10
P: PUBLIC USE ZONE
18.10.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for public facilities and uses, including assembly, public services, and
community services.
18.10.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Assembly hall
Cemetery
(deleted Childcare facility)
Civic use
Community services
Cultural facility
Education facility
Hospital
Nature park
Parks and public open space
18.10.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to a cemetery, civic use, nature
park, parks and public open space or place of worship
Coffee shop, accessory to a civic use, cultural facility, hospital or parks
and public open space
Community garden, accessory to an assembly hall, civic use, cultural
facility, education facility or parks and public open space
Health care office, accessory to a civic use
Methadone clinic, accessory to a hospital, subject to Section 18.10.6
Methadone dispensary, accessory to a hospital, subject to Section 18.10.6
Restaurant, accessory to a civic use, cultural facility, hospital or parks and public open space
Sports rehabilitation centre, accessory to a civic use
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.1.12
for caretaker dwelling
unit regulations
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18.10.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
4.5 m
7.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
18.10.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure on a lot with OCP Designation
Accessory
Structure
Civic and Institutional
(CI)
Other than Civic and
Institutional (CI)
Maximum
height to
mid-roof or
the top of a
flat roof
18 m
9.2 m
3.75 m
18.10.6
OTHER REGULATIONS
A methadone clinic and a methadone dispensary shall only be located within a hospital.
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
Amend
BL 8496, 2025
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PART 18 | P1A: Childcare Zone | Page 18-3
18.11
(deleted P1A: CHILDCARE ZONE)
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
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18.12
P1B: COMMUNITY SERVICE ZONE
18.12.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for public facilities, parks and facilities providing instruction in languages
and the arts.
18.12.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Arts school
Assembly hall
Parks and public open space
18.12.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to assembly hall or parks
and public open space
18.12.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
4.5 m
4.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
18.12.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.2 m
3.75 m
See Section 6.1.12
for caretaker dwelling
unit regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 18 | P2: Public Sanitary Landfill Zone | Page 18-5
18.20
P2: PUBLIC SANITARY LANDFILL ZONE
18.20.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for public sanitary landfills and waste facilities.
18.20.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Sanitary landfill
Solid waste facility
18.20.3
ACCESSORY USES
Ancillary office use, accessory to a sanitary landfill
Household hazardous waste facility
Management of landfill gas, accessory to a sanitary landfill
18.20.4
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks for a principal use, a principal structure,
an accessory use and an accessory structure shall be:
Front
35 m
Interior Side
35 m
Exterior Side
35 m
Rear
35 m
(b) Despite Subsection 18.20.4(a), the minimum setbacks for a principal use, a principal
structure, an accessory use and an accessory structure shall be increased to 500 m from any
lot line that adjoins a lot zoned for a residential or health care use as a principal use.
18.20.5
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height to the top of a principal structure and an accessory structure shall be 12.5 m.
(b) Maximum height to the top of a waste or material pile shall be 40 m measured in
accordance with the vertical building envelope.
Amend
BL 7807, 2019
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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18.30
PR: PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION ZONE
18.30.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for park, recreation and cultural facilities in addition to
restaurant services.
18.30.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Coffee shop
Community centre
Cultural facility
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Nature park
Outdoor recreation facility
Parks and public open space
Public parking
Restaurant
Water oriented recreation
18.30.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to nature park or parks
and public open space
(deleted Childcare facility)
Community garden, accessory to community centre or cultural facility
Sports rehabilitation centre, accessory to a community centre
18.30.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
4.5 m
4.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
1 m
See Section 6.1.12
for caretaker dwelling
unit regulations
Amend
BL 8159, 2023
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
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18.30.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.2 m
3.75 m
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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18.35
PF1: FUNERAL HOME 1 ZONE
18.35.1
INTENT
This site specific zone is intended for a funeral home and related services on the lot
described below:
Parcel Identifier:
005-561-973
Legal Description: Lot 1146 District Lot 116 Group 2 New Westminster District Plan 57155
5329 Ladner Trunk Road (address at the time of Bylaw adoption)
18.35.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Funeral home
18.35.3
ACCESSORY USES
Caretaker dwelling unit, accessory to a funeral home
18.35.4
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
7 m
12 m
Interior Side
11 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3 m
6.5 m
Rear
7 m
1 m
18.35.5
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
6 m
3.75 m
See Section 6.1.12
for caretaker dwelling
unit regulations
See Section 6.2
for additional setback
regulations
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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18.35.6
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
1,500 m2
Lot Width
34 m
Average Lot Depth
43 m
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18.40
FS: FORESHORE ZONE
18.40.1
INTENT
This zone is intended for limited recreation uses in the water, in addition to boat moorage.
18.40.2
PRINCIPAL USES
Boat moorage
Water oriented recreation
18.40.3
ACCESSORY USES
Boat storage, accessory to boat moorage or water oriented recreation, subject to Section 18.40.5
18.40.4
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
N/A
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
N/A
5.5 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
N/A
7.5 m
For the purpose of this zone, maximum height shall be measured from the lower of
(a) the top of the floating foundation for the structure, and
(b) 0.6 m above the level of the water.
18.40.5
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) No structures other than piers and boat storage sheds shall be permitted in this zone.
(b) Boat storage sheds shall be limited to a maximum area of 40 m2 per pier.
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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PART 19 | Comprehensive Development Zones | Page 19-1
PART 19 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
19.1
INTENT
These zones are intended to regulate development of an area encompassing one or more uses,
based on a comprehensive development plan.
19.2
LIST OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
AND AMENDMENT BYLAWS
The following amendment bylaws were adopted by the Delta City Council to create
Comprehensive Development Zones:
Comprehensive
Development Zone No.
Amendment Bylaw
CDZ1
1 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (CDZ1 -
1059636 B.C. Ltd. [Sandhu] and Orca Site Developments Ltd. -
LU008128) Bylaw No. 7646, 2018 (Adopted May 13, 2019)
CDZ2
2 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ2 - Janda Industries Inc. - LU007858)
Bylaw No. 7593, 2018 (Adopted April 8, 2019)
CDZ4
4 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ4 - Realco Holdings [Scottsdale] Ltd. - LU008668)
Bylaw No. 7819, 2018 (Adopted June 10, 2019)
CDZ5
5 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ5 Sandhu - LU008890) Bylaw No. 7859, 2019
(Adopted September 16, 2019)
CDZ6
6 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ6 - 1151191 BC Ltd. - LU008730) Bylaw No. 7868, 2019
(Adopted April 6, 2020)
CDZ8
8 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (CDZ8 -
THA Investment Ltd. - LU008683) Bylaw No. 7898, 2019.
(Adopted December 13, 2021)
CDZ10
10 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ10 - Smid - LU008927) Bylaw No. 7900, 2019
(Adopted July 20, 2020)
CDZ13
13 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ13 - Ryall Additional Farm House - LU009051)
Bylaw No. 8025, 2019 (Adopted February 10, 2025)
CDZ14
14 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ14 - Penmat Mana JV (Delta) Ltd. - LU009043) Bylaw No.
8033, 2021 (Adopted March 28, 2022)
CDZ15
15 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ15 - Lloyd Investments Ltd. - LU009102)
Bylaw No. 8040, 2021 (Adopted November 22, 2021)
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Comprehensive
Development Zone No.
Amendment Bylaw
CDZ16
16 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ16 - KinVillage - LU009056) Bylaw No. 8045, 2021
(Adopted December 12, 2022)
CDZ17
17 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ17 - Village Farms International Inc. - LU009139)
Bylaw No. 8047, 2021 (Adopted March 7, 2022)
CDZ18
18 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ18 - LU009255) Bylaw No. 8155, 2022
(Adopted January 8, 2024)
CDZ19
19 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ19 - LU009115) Bylaw No. 8116, 2022
(Adopted September 25, 2023)
19 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ19 - LU009629) Bylaw No. 8349, 2023
(Adopted December 4, 2023)
CDZ20
20 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ20 - LU009175) Bylaw No. 8144, 2022
(Adopted March 10, 2025)
CDZ24
24 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ24 - LU009451) Bylaw No. 8191, 2022
(Adopted December 12, 2022)
CDZ25
25 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ25 - LU009302) Bylaw No. 8217, 2023
(Adopted December 11, 2023)
25 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ25 - LU009663) Bylaw No. 8377, 2024
(Adopted April 8, 2024)
CDZ26
26 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ26 - LU009449) Bylaw No. 8216, 2023
(Adopted April 24, 2023)
CDZ28
28 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ28 - LU009296) Bylaw No. 8221, 2023
(Adopted March 10, 2025)
CDZ31
31 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ31 - LU009504) Bylaw No. 8278, 2023
(Adopted July 10, 2023)
CDZ32
32 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ32 - LU009107) Bylaw No. 8296, 2023
(Adopted March 11, 2024)
CDZ33
33 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ33 - LU009521) Bylaw No. 8301, 2023
(Adopted April 8, 2024)
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Comprehensive
Development Zone No.
Amendment Bylaw
CDZ36
36 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ36 - LU009046) Bylaw No. 8313, 2023
(Adopted November 18, 2024)
CDZ40
40 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ40 - LU009583) Bylaw No. 8385, 2024
(Adopted September 9, 2024)
CDZ41
41 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ41 - LU009585) Bylaw No. 8383, 2024
(Adopted June 24, 2024)
CDZ42
42 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment (CDZ42 -
LU0009618) Bylaw No. 8430, 2024
(Adopted March 3, 2025)
CDZ43
43 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ43 - LU009615) Bylaw No. 8341, 2023
(Adopted October 23, 2023)
CDZ49
49 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ49 - LU009653) Bylaw No. 8409, 2024
(Adopted December 16, 2024)
CDZ50
50 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ50 - LU009615) Bylaw No. 8413, 2023
(Adopted October 23, 2023)
CDZ51
51 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ51 - LU009220) Bylaw No. 8429, 2024
(Adopted March 9, 2026)
CDZ54
54 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ54 - LU009634) Bylaw No. 8460, 2024
(Adopted December 8, 2025)
CDZ55
55 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ55 - LU009759) Bylaw No. 8468, 2024
(Adopted December 16, 2024)
CDZ59
59 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ56 - LU008506) Bylaw No. 8506, 2022
(Adopted July 7, 2025)
CDZ63
63 Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment
(CDZ63 - LU009737) Bylaw No. 8552, 2025
(Adopted February 9, 2026)
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CDZ1: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 1
1.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
2.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units: 24
(b) Maximum Floor Space Ratio:
1.7
3.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 80%.
4.
SETBACKS
(a) No principal structure and no parkade structure shall be sited closer to the lot lines than the
minimum setbacks shown on Schedule 7646-2.
(b) Despite Section 4(a) of this zone:
(i)
main entry canopy structure attached to a principal structure may encroach into the
required front yard by no more than 2.3 metres.
(ii)
eaves of principal structure may encroach into the required front, rear, interior side and
exterior side setback areas by no more than 0.5 m.
Amend
BL 7646, 2018
Schedule 7646-2
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(iii) eaves of main entry canopy structure may encroach into the required front, rear, interior
side and exterior side setback areas by no more than 3 m.
(iv)
balconies attached to a principal structure may encroach into the required front, rear,
interior side and exterior side setback areas by no more than 1.5 m.
(v)
terraces attached to a principal structure may encroach into the required front, rear,
interior side and exterior side setback areas by no more than 1.65 m.
5.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal
Structure
Maximum Storeys
4
Maximum height to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof
14 m
Maximum height to top of an outdoor amenity flat roof
16 m
6.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
1,500 m2
Lot Width
40 m
Average Lot Depth
35 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Strata Lot Area
81 m2
7.
LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND AMENITY SPACE
(a) Despite Section 7.3, a landscaped strip, at least 1 m in width, consisting of a thick hedge of shrubs
not less than 1.8 m in height shall be provided along and common lot line to the rear of a front
setback area.
8.
OFF-STREET PARKING
Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 8 Off-Street Parking, the minimum number of parking spaces
per unit required in this zone is 1.16.
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CDZ2: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 2
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purposes of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8 of "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017", this zone shall be
considered a residential zone and all regulations that reference an RS zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall
apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following
uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Boat moorage
Floating home
Single detached dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
Boat repair, accessory to boat moorage, a floating home or a single detached dwelling
Net shed, accessory to boat moorage
3.
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be as follows:
Upland Area
Water Area
Maximum Number
of Dwelling Units
1 single detached
dwelling
1 floating home
Maximum Floor
Space Ratio
Lot 38
0.71
0.5
Lot 39
0.73
0.5
Lot 40
0.73
0.5
Lot 41
0.76
0.5
Lot 42
0.74
0.5
4.
LOT COVERAGE
(a) For the purpose of this zone, "lot coverage" means the percentage (%) of the upland area or water
area, as the case may be, covered by all buildings and structures more than 0.6 m above the
surface of the ground or water.
(b) Maximum lot coverage in the upland area shall be 40%.
(c) Maximum lot coverage in the water area shall be 40%.
Amend
BL 7593, 2018
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5.
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks in the upland area and water area shall be as follows:
(a) Upland Area
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Lots
38, 39 & 40
Lots
41 & 42
Front
7.5 m
4.5 m
7.5 m
Rear or natural boundary of
the Fraser River, whichever is
closer to the front lot line
0 m
0 m
0 m
Interior side
1.5 m
2.8 m
3 m
For the purpose of this zone, front lot line shall be the lot line closest to the River Road West
right-of-way.
(b) Water Area
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
located
below the
natural
boundary of
the Fraser
River
located
below the
natural
boundary of
the Fraser
River
located
below the
natural
boundary of
the Fraser
River
located
below the
natural
boundary of
the Fraser
Riverz
Sides abutting or opposite to
the natural boundary of the
Fraser River
0 m
N/A
0 m
0 m
Other sides
1.5 m
N/A
1.5 m
3 m
6.
HEIGHT
(a) Maximum height in the upland area shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
All Lots
3
1
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
Lot 38
6.5 m
1.75 m
Lot 39
6.8 m
Lot 40
6.4 m
Lots 41 & 42
6.6 m
Maximum height to the
roof ridge for pitched roof
Lot 38
8.9 m
2.6 m
Lot 39
9.5 m
Lot 40
8.9 m
Lots 41 & 42
9.3 m
For the purpose of this zone, maximum height within the upland area shall be measured from the
5.5 m Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum elevation or the existing grade, whichever is greater.
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(b) Despite the maximum height in the upland area, the maximum height of a rooftop patio, including
its railings and posts, shall be 8.6 m, as measured from the 5.5 m Canadian Geodetic Vertical
Datum elevation or the existing grade, whichever is greater.
(c) Maximum height in the water area shall be:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
8.0 m
3.75 m
Maximum height to the
roof ridge for pitched roof
9.5 m
4.6 m
For the purpose of this zone, maximum height for a floating home within the water area shall be
measured from the lower of:
(i)
the top of the floating foundation for the floating home, and
(ii)
0.6 m above the level of the water.
(d) USES ON THE GROUND STOREY
The first storey shall be used for garage, mechanical equipment, pedestrian access and storage
purposes only, all of which must be accessory to the single detached dwelling.
(e) FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING
Despite "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" Section 7.3.1(a), not less than 30% of the front yard
shall be occupied by landscaping.
(f) DORMERS
Despite "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" Sections 6.2.15(a)(i) and (ii), the width of a single
dormer, or the aggregate width of multiple dormers, shall not be restricted.
(g) MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
1,000 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
(h) OFF-STREET PARKING
(i)
Despite "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017" Section 8.4.2, off-street parking shall be
provided as follows:
(1)
Two parking spaces per single detached dwelling, located in an attached garage; and
(2)
One parking space per floating home.
(ii)
Required parking for permitted uses within the water area shall be provided on the
adjoining upland area, and such right of joint use of the upland area shall be evidenced by a
Section 219 covenant registered in the Land Title Office in favour of the City.
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CDZ4: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 4
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
3.
DENSITY
Maximum density shall be as follows:
Maximum Number
of Dwelling Units
188
Maximum Floor Space Ratio
2.2 for the west portion
3.0 for the east portion
2.4 for the overall site
4.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Front
7.5 m
Interior Side
4.5 m
Rear
7.5 m
(a) Despite Section 4(a), eaves of the principal structure may encroach into the required front, rear
and interior side setback by no more than 0.6 metres.
(b) Despite Section 4(a) and Section 8.1.5 of Part 8 Off-Street Parking, any portion of a parking
structure more than 0.6 m above the finished grade may encroach into a required setback area to
no closer than 1.4 metres from an interior side lot line.
Amend
BL 7819, 2018
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5.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
22 m
6.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Strata Lot Area
81 m2
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CDZ5: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 5
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply.
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, all of the regulations of the Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) Zone
shall apply except for the following:
Despite subsections 11.50.4(a) and 11.50.40(b), the maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall
be 330 m².
Amend
BL 7859, 2019
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CDZ6: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 6
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
3.
DENSITY
Maximum Gross Floor Area:
Lot 1
350 m2
Lot 2
317 m2
Lot3
317 m2
Lot 4
354 m2
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 42%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks for a principal structure shall be as shown on Schedule 7868-2.
Amend
BL 7868, 2019
Schedule 7868-2
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(b) Despite Section 5(a) of this zone and Section 6.2.10(a) "Permitted Projections Into Required
Setbacks" in "Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017", eaves and gutters may project up to 0.7 m into
any setback area, but to no closer than 0.5 m from the side property line.
(c) Minimum setbacks for an accessory structure shall be:
Accessory Structure
Front
12 m
Interior Side
1 m
Exterior Side
6.5 m
Rear
1 m
6.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Single Detached Dwelling
Maximum Storeys
2 1/2
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
9.5 m
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
8.0 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision under the Land Title Act:
Lot Area
Lot 1: 424 m2
Lot 2: 417 m2
Lot 3: 424 m2
Lot 4: 425 m2
Lot Width
12 m
Average Lot Depth
35 m
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CDZ8: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 8
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a commercial zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Drive-through restaurant
Office operation
Self storage
3.
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front (South)
3 m
3 m
Interior Side (East)
7 m
7 m
Exterior Side (West)
24 m
3 m
Rear (North)
3 m
3 m
4.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height to mid-
roof or the top of a flat roof
12.5 m
3.75 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
12.5 m
4.6 m
For the purpose of this zone, maximum height shall be measured from the 2.9 m Canadian Geodetic
Vertical Datum elevation or the existing grade, whichever is greater.
5.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Minimum lot area for subdivision shall be 6,000 m2.
6.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) An office operation shall only be permitted on the first storey of a building.
(b) No storage of goods or materials shall be permitted outside a building.
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CDZ10: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 10
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone
and all regulations that would apply to the RSC zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
Coach House, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Home occupation, accessory to a single detached dwelling
3.
DENSITY
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
Lot area x floor space ratio of 0.65.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 41%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) The minimum setbacks shall be:
Lot 1:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
4 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1.2 m
Rear
10 m
1.2 m
Lot 2:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
10 m
1.2 m
Interior Side
1.2 m
1.5 m
Rear
1.2 m
10 m
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(b) Subject to Subsections (c) to (f), permitted projections identified in the table below may encroach
into the required minimum setback areas as follows:
(i)
For a principal structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade
No encroachment
No encroachment
Eaves and gutters
To no closer than
3.5 m from the
front lot line
By no more
than 0.9 m
By no more
than 0.9 m
Unenclosed
porches and
chimneys
To no closer than
3 m from the front
lot line
No encroachment
No encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
To no closer than
3.5 m from the
front lot line
By no more than
0.6 m
By no more
than 0.9 m
(ii)
For an accessory structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade
No encroachment
No encroachment
Eaves and gutters
By no more
than 0.6 m
By no more
than 0.6 m
By no more
than 0.6 m
Unenclosed
porches and
chimneys
No encroachment
No encroachment
No encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
By no more
than 0.6 m
By no more
than 0.9 m
By no more
than 0.6 m
(c) The total width permitted projections measured parallel to building face,
(i)
shall not exceed 33% of the width of the respective face of the building at the front, rear or
exterior side, and
(ii)
shall not exceed 25% of the width of the respective face of the building at the interior side.
(d) A bay or box window or hutch shall not exceed a length of 2.4 m.
(e) Despite Subsection (c),
(i)
eaves and gutters may extend across the full face of the building, and
(ii)
unenclosed covered porches may extend across the full face of a building in the front
setback area.
(f) No permitted projection shall encroach onto, into or over any easement of statutory right of way.
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6.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
2
Maximum height to mid-
roof or the top of a flat roof
8.3 m
7.3 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
10.8 m
9.8 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot 1:
Lot Area
300 m2
Lot Width
13 m
Average Lot Depth
21 m
Lot 2:
Lot Area
300 m2
Lot Width
1 m
Average Lot Depth
40 m
8.
OFF STREET PARKING
A minimum of 50% of all required off-street parking spaces shall be contained within a garage.
9.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling and 1 coach house shall be permitted on each lot.
(b) A garage shall only be contained within an accessory building.
(c) The maximum gross floor area of an accessory building, including a garage, shall be 110 m2.
10. Despite Section 7.3.1 Front Yard Landscaping, for Lot 2, not less than 25% of the front yard shall be
occupied by landscaping.
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CDZ13: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 13
1.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Uses of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
All principal uses permitted in the A1 Agriculture Zone.
ACCESSORY USES
All accessory uses permitted in the A1 Agriculture Zone.
2.
OTHER REGULATIONS
Uses permitted in Section 1 of this zone shall be subject to all the regulations, conditions and
requirements of the A1 Agriculture Zone in Part 10, except for the following:
(a) Despite Section 10.10.9(a) a maximum of two additional farm houses are permitted on any lot in
this zone.
(b) Despite Sections 10.10.8(b) and (c) the combined total maximum floor area - farm house and
maximum floor area - additional farm house shall not exceed 698 m2.
(c) Despite Section 10.10.7(b) the maximum area of a farm home plate containing a farm house and
two additional farm houses is 5,000 m², and the farm home plate shall be located as shown in the
hatched area marked "Farm Homplate" on Schedule 8025-1.
(d) Despite Section 10.10.7(e)(i) the maximum depth of a farm home plate is 122 m measured from a
dedicated or constructed street.
(e) Despite Section 10.10.6(a) subdivision is not permitted in this Zone.
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Schedule 8025-1
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CDZ14: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 14
1.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the CDZ14 Zone:
residential
rental tenure
means in relation to a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building or mixed use
residential building, a tenant's right to possession as a rental unit under a tenancy
agreement as contemplated under the Residential Tenancy Act.
2.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered shall be considered a
mixed use zone.
3.
PERMITTED USES:
(a) Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted within the area marked 'Area 1 - Mixed-Use' in Schedule 8033-2:
PRINCIPAL USES
Mixed use residential building
All principal uses permitted in the C1 Core Commercial zone, except for auction rooms, sale of
motor vehicles and secondary residential accommodation.
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a dwelling unit
Outdoor display of goods, accessory to:
Garden shop
Retail trade
(b) Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be
permitted within the area marked 'Area 2 - Rental' in Schedule 8033-2:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building limited to residential rental tenure
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to a dwelling unit
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Schedule 8033-2
4.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 314
(b) Maximum density:
955 UPH
(c) Maximum floor space ratio:
6.8
Notwithstanding the definition of floor space ratio, for an air space subdivision, the air space parcels
and any remainder lot shall be considered as one lot for the purpose of Section 4 of this Zone. The
floor space ratio calculated from the cumulative floor areas within all of the air space parcels and any
remainder lot shall not exceed the maximum specified in Section 4(c) of this Zone.
5.
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Projection on a
Principal
Structure
Underground
Parking
Structure
Front
(East)
For storeys not containing
residential uses
3.5 m
To no closer
than 1.5 m
0 m
For storeys containing
residential uses
5.4 m
To no closer
than 3.5 m
Interior Side
(North)
For storeys not containing
residential uses
0 m
0 m
0 m
For storeys containing
residential uses in Area 1
12.5 m
To no closer
than 11 m
For storeys containing
residential uses in Area 2
4.6 m
To no closer
than 2.5 m
Exterior Side
(South)
For all storeys containing all
uses in Areas 1 and 2
3.9 m
To no closer
than 2.1 m
0 m
Rear (West)
For all storeys containing
residential uses
2.8 m
To no closer
than 1.7 m
0 m
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6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Area 1
Mixed Use Building
Area 2
Apartment Building
Maximum Storeys
29
6
Maximum height to top of a
flat roof
97 m
20.1 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act:
Lot Area
3,250 m2
Lot Width
40 m
Average Lot Depth
60 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Strata Lot Area in Area 1
300 m2
In Area 2, an apartment building limited to residential rental tenure shall not be subdivided under
Section 7(b) of this Zone.
8.
AIR SPACE PARCELS
For air space subdivision under the Land Title Act:
(a) The maximum number of air space parcels created shall be limited to 5.
(b) Air space parcels and any remainder lots created through an air space subdivision are not subject
to Section 7(a) of this Zone.
9.
SPECIAL SETBACK
Despite Section 6.2.5 Special Setbacks from Street Centrelines, balconies, canopies and awnings are
permitted to project by more than 0.6 m from the building face into the required centerline setback,
subject to satisfying the minimum setbacks in Section 5 of this Zone.
10. OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The tenure of dwelling units in Area 2 is limited to residential rental tenure.
(b) All dwelling units contained within an apartment building in Area 2 shall be contained within a
single air space parcel.
(c) The minimum floor area for a childcare facility shall be 217 m2.
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CDZ15: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 15
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered an industrial zone
and all regulations that reference an industrial zone shall apply.
2.
PRINCIPAL USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
All uses permitted in the I2 Medium Impact Industrial Zone
Cannabis dispensary, subject to Section 4(b) of this Zone
3.
ACCESSORY USES
All accessory uses permitted in the I2 Medium Impact Industrial Zone
4.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The permitted uses and permitted accessory uses specified in Section 2 shall be subject to all the
regulations, conditions and requirements of the I2 Medium Impact Industrial Zone, as amended
from time to time.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 16.20.6(d)(iii) of I2 Zone, for cannabis dispensaries, the sale of goods
lawfully stored on the lot shall occupy a floor area not exceeding 25% of the floor area of the
principle use.
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CDZ16: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 16
1.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the CDZ16 Zone:
Residential rental
tenure
means in relation to a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building or mixed
use residential building, a tenant's right to possession as a rental unit under a
tenancy agreement as contemplated under the Residential Tenancy Act.
2.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
3.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building, limited to residential rental tenure
ACCESSORY USES
Community services
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
4.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 152
(b) Maximum floor space ratio:
1.8
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Front (54A Street)
33.8 m
Front (West to Lot 2 of
Plan EPP113092)
5.4 m
Interior Side (North)
6.0 m
Interior Side (South to Lot 2
of Plan EPP113092)
5.9 m
Interior Side
(South to Winskill Park)
4.6 m
Rear (East)
6.4 m
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6.
HEIGHT
(a) The maximum height shall be:
Principle Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
Maximum height to top of a
flat roof
21 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata
Property Act:
Lot Area
6,000 m2
Lot Width
45 m
Average Lot Depth
90 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan is not permitted.
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CDZ17: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 17
1.
DEFINITIONS
The following definition shall apply only to the CDZ17 Zone:
Bio-methane
processing facility:
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the collection of gas for
the purpose of processing and upgrading of such gas into a pipeline quality
bio-methane to be distributed offsite.
2.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered an agriculture zone
and all regulations that reference an agriculture zone shall apply.
3.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
All principal uses permitted in the A1 Agriculture Zone
ACCESSORY USES
All accessory uses permitted in the A1 Agriculture Zone
Bio-methane processing facility, accessory to a greenhouse operation.
4.
OTHER REGULATIONS
The permitted uses and permitted accessory uses specified in Section 3 of this zone shall be subject
to all the regulations, conditions and requirements of the A1 Agriculture Zone, as amended from
time to time.
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CDZ18: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 18
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 1 per lot
(b) Maximum floor space ratio shall not exceed the following
for each lot as shown on Schedule 8155-2:
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Maximum
Floor Space
Ratio
1.24
1.40
1.22
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed the percentage of the area
of the lot as follows for each lot as shown on Schedule 8155-2:
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Maximum Site
Coverage
63%
68%
64%
5.
IMPERMEABLE AREA
Maximum Impermeable Material shall not exceed the
percentage of the area of the lot as follows for each lot as
shown on Schedule 8155-2:
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Maximum
Impermeable
Material
67%
71%
63%
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6.
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Projection on a
Principal Structure
Front (48B Street)
2.3 m
To no closer than 0.8 m
Rear
2.0 m
To no closer than 1.5 m
Exterior Side (48 Avenue)
1.7 m
To no closer than 1.0 m
Exterior Side (Ellis Lane)
1.5 m
To no closer than 1.0 m
Corner Truncation
1.1 m
To no closer than 0.6 m
Interior Side
0 m
0 m
7.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Townhouse
Maximum Storeys
3
Maximum height to mid-roof or the top of a flat roof
11.3 m
Maximum height to roof ridge for a pitched roof
12.7 m
8.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot Area
168 m2
149 m2
169 m2
Lot Width
12.4 m
10.7 m
12.2 m
Average Lot Depth
13.8 m
13.8 m
13.8 m
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CDZ19: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 19
1.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply to the CDZ19 Zone:
Electric vehicle
means a motor vehicle that is powered partially or entirely by a rechargeable
battery that runs an electric motor.
Electric vehicle
charger
means a complete assembly and device for providing Level II power transfer to,
and information exchange with an electric vehicle installed at a parking space
equipped with an energized electric vehicle circuit.
Energized electric
vehicle circuit
means a connected point in an electrical wiring installation to which sufficient
current is supplied to enable installation of an electric vehicle charger capable of
Level II charging.
Residential rental
tenure
means in relation to a dwelling unit in a multi-unit residential building or mixed
use residential building, a tenant's right to possession as a rental unit under a
tenancy agreement as contemplated under the Residential Tenancy Act.
2.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
3.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building, limited to residential rental tenure
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
4.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum density shall be 279 UPH
(b) Maximum gross floor space ratio shall be 1.96 based on lot area prior to dedications
(c) Maximum net floor space ratio shall be 1.98 based on lot area after dedications
5.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 85%.
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6.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Underground
Parking Structure
Front (56 Street)
4.2 m
4.2 m
Interior Side
10.9 m
0.3 m
Exterior Side
2.4 m
1.4 m
Exterior Side (North-East)
4.5 m
0.3 m
Rear
1.1 m
1.1 m
(b) Despite Section 6(a) of this zone:
(i)
roof canopies may encroach into the required exterior side setback areas by no more than
0.4 m and the exterior side (north- east) setback areas by no more than 0 m.
(ii)
underground exhaust ducts may encroach into the required front setback areas by no more
than 1.5 m.
(iii) landscape planters may encroach into the required front setback by no more than 2.8 m
and exterior side setback areas by no more than 0.9 m.
(iv)
an arbor with a maximum height of 2.9 m may located anywhere on a lot.
7.
HEIGHT
(a) The maximum height shall be:
Apartment Building
Maximum Storeys
5
Maximum height to top of a
flat roof
14.6 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
N/A
(b) Despite Section 7(a), a roof parapet may extend above the top of a flat roof by no more than 0.40 m.
8.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a)
Lot Area
1,700 m2
Lot Width
35 m
Average Lot Depth
35 m
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(b) an apartment building limited to residential rental tenure shall not be subdivided.
9.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a) Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 8 Off-Street Parking the following minimum number of parking
spaces are required:
(i)
51 residential parking spaces, of which 4 must be an accessible parking space, including one
van accessible parking space, subject to Section 8.5.5.
(ii)
5 visitor parking spaces of which, one must be an accessible parking space subject to
Section 8.5.5
(b) Despite Section 8.5.4 Small Car Parking Spaces, up to 19 parking spaces, including a maximum of
34% of visitor parking spaces, may be provided for small car parking.
(c) Despite Section 8.5.12 (a) Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging Infrastructure, the following
shall be provided:
(i)
100% of all resident parking spaces shall be provided with a dedicated energized electric
vehicle circuit or electric vehicle charger.
(ii)
20% of all resident parking spaces shall be provided with a dedicated electric vehicle
charger.
(d) Despite Section 8.6.1 Calculation of Required Bicycle Spaces, the minimum number of bicycle
spaces shall be:
(i)
62 bicycle spaces for residents
(ii)
5 bicycle spaces for visitors
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CDZ20: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 20
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
ACCESSORY USES
Childcare facility, accessory to a principal use, subject to Section 8
Home occupation, accessory to a dwelling unit
Indoor amenity space, accessory to a principal use
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 157
(b) Maximum floor space ratio:
1.0
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
(including Under-Building
Parking Structure)
Accessory
Structure
Front (Highway 17A) - East
4.5 m
4.5 m
Interior Side - North
14 m
150 m
Interior Side - South
0 m
0 m
Rear - West
3 m
21 m
(b) Despite Section 5(a) of this zone, a canopy that forms part of a building may encroach into the
required Interior Side - North setback area by no more than 2.0 m.
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6.
HEIGHT
(a) The maximum height shall be:
Apartment Building
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
5*
1
Maximum height to mid-
roof or the top of a flat roof
22.5 m
4.0 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
N/A
N/A
*excluding one-storey under-building parking structure which would also be considered a storey.
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata
Property Act:
Lot Area
1.1 hectare
Lot Width
170 m
Average Lot Depth
60 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Lot Area
1.1 hectare
Strata Lot Area
46 m2
8.
OTHER REGULATIONS
A childcare facility shall not exceed a total floor area of 3.0 m2 per dwelling unit.
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CDZ24: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 24
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered an industrial zone
and all regulations that reference an industrial zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
All uses permitted in the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone
Indoor recreation facility
ACCESSORY USES
All accessory uses permitted in the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone
Health care office
3.
OTHER REGULATIONS
The permitted uses specified in Section 2 shall be subject to all of the regulations, conditions and
requirements of the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone, as amended from time to time.
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CDZ25: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 25
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a mixed use zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Animal daycare
Animal grooming
Arts school
Brew pub, subject to Section 6.1.17
Convenience store
Cultural facility
Financial institution
Garden shop
Home improvement supplies
Household goods repair
Indoor recreation facility
Liquor primary establishment
Liquor store, subject to Section 6.1.16
Mixed use residential building
Neighbourhood cafe
Personal services
Pharmacy, subject to Section 6.1.19
Restaurant
Retail sales
Wine store
The following uses are permitted in those portions of the ground floor that front onto Trenant Street
and Elliott Street:
Assembly hall
Childcare facility
Club
Community services
Education facility
Health care office
Health spa
Office operation
Polyclinic, subject to Section 6.1.19
Veterinary clinic, subject to Section 6.1.20
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ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation accessory to a dwelling unit
Distillery accessory to a liquor primary establishment
Outdoor display of goods, subject to Section 6.1.21, accessory to:
Garden shop
Retail sales
3.
DENSITY
deleted maximum number of dwelling units
(a) Maximum floor space ratio: 3.0
4.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Projection on a
Principal Structure
Front (Elliott Street)
1 m
To no closer than 0.6 m
Exterior Side (Trenant Street)
1 m
To no closer than 1 m
Exterior Side (Bridge Street)
1 m
To no closer than 0.6 m
Rear (Trenant Lane)
0 m
To no closer than 0 m
Corner Truncation at
the intersection of any
two highways
1 m for the first storey
and 0 m for the storeys
above the first storey
To no closer than 0 m
Despite Section 4(a) of this zone and Section 6.2.10(b), the following structures shall be
permitted as follows:
(i)
Canopies, awnings and overhangs intended for weather protection may encroach beyond
the property line subject to approval from the General Manager, Engineering.
5.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
Maximum height to top of a
flat roof
20.5 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
22.5 m
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6.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
5,000 m2
Lot Width
40 m
Average Lot Depth
70 m
(b) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
5,000 m2
Strata Lot Area
45 m2
7.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a) Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 8 Off-Street Parking, the following minimum number of parking
spaces are required:
(i)
2.3 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area for non-residential uses; and
(ii)
1 space per dwelling unit plus 0.05 space per dwelling unit for visitor parking.
(b) Despite Sections 4.3.2(b) and 8.5.4(a), the following may be provided for small car parking
spaces:
(i)
up to 41% of the parking spaces required for residential dwelling units; and
(ii)
up to 43% of the parking spaces required for residential visitors."
8.
OFF-STREET LOADING
(a) Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 9 Off-Street Loading, a minimum of one loading space is
required.
9.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Non-residential uses shall be located on the first storey.
(b) Residential uses shall be located above the first storey.
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CDZ26: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 26
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered an industrial use zone
and all regulations that reference an industrial zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
All uses permitted in the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone
Electric vehicle research and sales
Hydrogen vehicle research and sales
ACCESSORY USES
All uses permitted in the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone
3.
OTHER REGULATIONS
The permitted uses specified in Section 2 shall be subject to all of the regulations, conditions and
requirements of the Medium Impact Industrial (I2) Zone, as amended from time to time.
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CDZ28: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 28
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to RS7 zones shall apply.
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, all of the regulations of the Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7)
Zone shall apply except for the following:
(a) SETBACKS
(i)
Despite Section 11.70.6, building and structures shall be sited no closer to the lot lines than
the minimum setbacks shown on Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
(ii)
Despite subsection 1(b)(i) of this zone and Section 6.2.10(a), eaves and gutters for
structures are permitted to project into the minimum setbacks as follows:
(1)
by no more than 1 meter above a vertical height of no less than 5 meters above
finished grade where vehicular access is provided between buildings for Lots 1 and 4,
or
(2)
by no more than 1 meter where vehicular access is not provided between buildings.
(b) MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Despite Section 11.70.8, the minimum lot width and average lot depth required for subdivision
shall not apply to Lots 2 and 3.
(c) OTHER REGULATIONS
Despite any other regulation in this zone, Sections 7.3.1 and 7.3.2 do not apply to Lots 2 and 3 as
shown on Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
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CDZ31: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 31
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply.
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, all of the regulations of the Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3
(RD3) Zone shall apply except for the following:
(a) Despite subsection 12.30.4(a), for a single detached dwelling use the maximum total floor area
permitted on a lot shall be 366 m2.
(b) Despite subsection 12.30.8(a), the maximum height for an accessory structure shall be 3.6 m to
the mid-roof or the top of a flat roof and 4.1 m to the roof ridge for a pitched roof.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
(a) Despite subsection 6.2.18(a), no more than 65% of the total area of the lot may shall be covered
by impermeable material.
(b) Despite subsection 7.3.1(a), not less than 31% of the front yard shall be occupied by landscaping.
Porches and verandas are not considered front yard area for the purpose of determining front
yard landscaping.
(c) Despite section 8.2.7, for a single detached dwelling or duplex dwelling, a driveway or parking
space shall not be located within 0.7 m of the southern interior side lot line except for that part of
a driveway access that abuts a street as approved by the General Manager, Engineering.
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CDZ32: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 32
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a multi-unit residential zone
and all regulations that reference RT zones shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation accessory to townhouse
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 4
(b) Maximum floor space ratio: 0.44, calculated on the lot area prior to road dedication.
(c) Despite Section 6.2.17(a)(iii), the following floor areas shall be excluded from the calculation of
floor space ratio:
(i)
the floor area of an attic which is a half storey, and
(ii)
the total floor area of any attached garages which will accommodate only one parking
space up to a maximum of 24 m² per dwelling unit.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 30%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Permitted Projections on a
Principal Structure:
Bay and box windows, unenclosed
balconies, porches and sundecks
Front
10.8 m
By no more than 2.1 m
Interior Side
6 m
None permitted
Rear
8 m
By no more than 2.9 m
(b) Despite the above, all other requirements of 6.2.10, except Section 6.2.10(d), shall apply.
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6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
Maximum height to mid-roof
or top of a flat roof
9 m
Maximum height to roof ridge
for a pitched roof
11 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
1,250 m2
Lot Width
33 m
Average Lot Depth
38 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Lot Area
1,250 m2
Strata Lot Area
140 m2
8.
OFF STREET PARKING
Despite Section 8.4.2, no visitor parking spaces shall be required.
9.
LANDSCAPING
Not less than 50% of the front yard shall be occupied by landscaping. Porches and verandas are not
considered front yard area for the purpose of determining front yard landscaping.
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CDZ33: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 33
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and
all regulations that reference an RA zone shall apply, except where specifically listed below.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 291
(b) Maximum floor space ratio: 2.60, calculated on the lot area prior to road dedication
(c) Maximum gross floor area: 21,450 m2
4.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Underground
Parking
Structure
Accessory
Structure
Permitted Projections:
unenclosed balconies,
porches, sundecks, eaves
and architectural features
Front
West Side
5 m
0 m
0 m
1.6 m
Interior
North Side
5 m
0 m
1 m
2.2 m
Interior
South Side
5 m
1 m
1 m
2.2 m
Rear
East Side
5 m
1.5 m
1.5
1.6 m
(b) Exterior steps that are closer to the rear lot line than 3.0 m shall not exceed 1 m in width.
(c) Despite the above, all other requirements of 6.2.10 shall apply.
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5.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
1
Maximum height to mid-
roof or top of a flat roof
24 m
4 m
6.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
5,000 m2
Lot Width
50 m
Average Lot Depth
50 m
(b) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
5,000 m2
Strata Lot Area
31 m2
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CDZ36: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 36
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and
all regulations that reference an RT zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation accessory to townhouse
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 6
(b) Maximum floor space ratio: 1.0
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Projection on a
Principal Structure
Accessory
Structure
Front
5.0 m
To no closer than
3.2 m
5 m
Interior Side
(West)
2.0 m
To no closer than
1.4 m
1 m
Interior Side
(East)
4.2 m
To no closer than
3.6 m
1 m
Rear
3.8 m
To no closer than
3.2 m
1 m
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6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
1
Maximum height to mid-
roof or top of a flat roof
11 m
3.75 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
13 m
4.6 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Lot Area
1,000 m2
Lot Width
27 m
Average Lot Depth
39 m
(b) Subdivision under the Strata Property Act other than a Bare Land Strata Plan:
Strata Lot Area
175 m2
8.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Despite Section 6.2.13(a) where vehicular access is provided between buildings, the distance of
such buildings shall not be less than 7 m at finished grade, and the distance between projections
from such buildings above finished grade shall not be less than 5.6 m.
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CDZ40: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 40
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone.
2.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
Coach house, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a single detached dwelling
Home occupation, accessory to single detached dwelling
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be:
lot area x floor space ratio of 0.65.
(b) Despite Section 6.2.17(a)(ii) (2) and (3), the following floor areas shall be excluded from
calculation of floor space ratio:
(i)
the total floor area of accessory structures, up to a maximum of 20 m2 may be combined
with the total area of a detached garage which will accommodate more than one parking
space up to a maximum of 42 m2 provided such floor area is used solely for the purpose of
access and storage area.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 48%.
5.
MAXIMUM IMPERMEABLE AREA
Despite Section 6.2.18, not more than 65% of the total area of the lot shall be covered by impermeable
material, excluding swimming pools, except for the westernmost lot shown as shaded on Schedule "B",
in which case the maximum impermeable area shall be 79%.
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6.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
(80A Avenue)
4 m
25 m
Interior Side
1.5 m except that when a lot has two interior side
lot lines, one interior side setback may be reduced
to 1.2 m, in which case no projections are
permitted except for eaves and gutters
To no closer than 0.9 m from the
interior side lot line
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m for 25% of the building length and
1.5 m for the remainder of the building length
1.5 m
Rear
6.7 m
1.5 m
(b) Subject to Subsections 6 (c) to (g) below, permitted projections identified in the table below may
encroach into the required minimum setback areas as follows:
(i)
For a principal structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade
Permitted in
the required
rear setback
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side
lot line
Provided that they
connect the
first storey to
finished grade
Eaves and gutters
To no closer than
3.5 m from the
front lot line
To no closer than
6.2 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side
lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
exterior side lot
line
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys, porches
and sundecks
To no closer than
3.5 m from the
front lot line
By no more than
1.2 m and to
no closer than
5.5 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side
lot line
No encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
To no closer than
3.5 m from the
front lot line
To no closer than
6.2 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side
lot line
No encroachment
Window wells*
To no closer than
3.1 m from the
front lot line
To no closer than
5.2 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side lot
line
No encroachment
Basement access
depressions*
Not permitted
in the required
front setback
By no more than
4 m and to no
closer than 5.5 m
from the rear
lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
interior side
lot line
No encroachment
*as measured to the outside of the retaining wall.
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(ii)
For an accessory structure:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
Rear Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Exterior Side
Setback
Exterior steps
and ramps
Provided that
they connect the
first storey to
finished grade
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
rear lot line
No encroachment
Provided that they
connect the first
storey to finished
grade
Eaves and gutters
To no closer than
24 m from the
front lot line
To no closer than
0.6 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.6 m from the
interior side lot
line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
exterior side lot
line
Unenclosed
balconies,
chimneys, porches
and sundecks
To no closer than
24.4 m from the
front lot line
By no more than
0.9 m and to
no closer than
5.5 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.6 m from the
interior side
lot line
No encroachment
Bay and box
windows and
hutches
To no closer than
24.4 m from the
front lot line
To no closer than
0.9 m from the
rear lot line
To no closer than
0.6 m from the
interior side
lot line
No encroachment
(c) The total width of permitted projections measured parallel to the building face
(i)
shall not exceed 33% of the width of the respective face of the building at the front, rear or
exterior side, and
(ii)
shall not exceed 25% of the width of the respective face of the building at the interior side.
(d) A bay or a box window or a hutch shall not exceed a length of 2.4 m.
(e) Exterior steps that encroach closer than 5.5 m to the rear lot line shall not exceed 0.9 m in width.
(f) Despite Subsection (c),
(i)
eaves and gutters may extend across the full face of the building, and
(ii)
unenclosed covered porches may extend across the full face of a building in the front
setback area.
(g) No permitted projection shall encroach onto, into or over any easement or statutory right of way.
7.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
2
Maximum height to mid-
roof or the top of a flat roof
8.3 m
7.3 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
10.8 m
9.8 m
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8.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
330 m2
Lot Width
10 m
Average Lot Depth
33 m
9.
OFF STREET PARKING
A minimum of 2 parking spaces of all the required off-street parking spaces shall be contained within
a garage.
Despite Section 8.4.2, the required parking spaces for each dwelling unit shall be:
Single Detached Dwelling
1 space
Secondary Suite
1 space
Coach House
1 space
10. OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) A maximum of 1 single detached dwelling and 1 coach house shall be permitted on each lot.
(b) A garage shall only be contained within an accessory building.
(c) The maximum gross floor area of an accessory building, including a garage, shall be 118 m2.
(d) Despite Section 8.2.7, a driveway may be located as close as 0 m (0 ft) for the westernmost lot
shown as shaded on Schedule "B".
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CDZ41: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 41
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered an industrial zone
and all regulations that reference an industrial zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
All uses permitted in the I2: Medium Impact Industrial Zone
Cannabis dispensary, subject to Section 3(b) and (c) of this zone.
3.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) The permitted uses specified in Section 2 shall be subject to all the regulations, conditions and
requirements of the I2: Medium Impact Industrial Zone, as amended from time to time.
(b) Only one licensed cannabis dispensary is permitted within this zone.
(c) A cannabis dispensary shall not exceed 115 m2 in floor area.
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CDZ42: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 42
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and
all regulations that reference an RA zone shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
3.
DENSITY
Maximum floor space ratio shall be 3.0
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 66%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal
Structure
Balconies and Eaves
Underground
Parking Structure
Front
(Hunter
Road)
4.2 m
Not applicable
4.2 m
Interior Side
(South)
2.6 m
To no closer than
2.5 m
2.5 m
Exterior Side
(North)
4.3 m
Not applicable
4.3 m
Rear (West)
3.2 m
To no closer than
1.8 m
4 m
(b) Despite Section 5 (a), an underground exhaust fan structure and stairwell vestibule structure may
be located anywhere on the lot.
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6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
6
1
Maximum height to the top
of a flat roof
22 m
3.75 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
3,000 m2
Lot Width
90 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
8.
COMMON OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE FOR APARTMENTS
(a) Despite Section 7.7.3 (a) for apartment buildings, a minimum of 260 m2 of common outdoor amenity space
shall be provided.
9.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a) Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 8 Off-Street Parking the following minimum parking ratio shall be 0.97 for
resident parking spaces per dwelling unit.
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CDZ43: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 43
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply, except for those that
exclude the RSC zone.
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, all of the regulations of the Single Detached Residential Coach
House (RSC) Zone shall apply except for the following:
(a) Despite subsection 11.80.4(b), the maximum gross floor area of all buildings permitted on a lot,
less the applicable floor area exclusions pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor
area counted twice pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b), shall be 310 m2 (3,336 ft2).
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CDZ49: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 49
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential
townhouse zone and all regulations that reference an RT zone shall apply.
2.
BUILDING IDENTIFIER NUMBERS:
All building identifier numbers referred to in the zone shall be as shown on Schedule 8409-2 attached
to and forming part of this zone.
Schedule 8409-2
3.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
4.
DENSITY
Maximum floor space ratio: 1.01
5.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
6.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Amend
BL 8409, 2024
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Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
2.8 m
3.5 m
Interior Side
West 2.9 m
South 2.4 m
North, Building 1: 2.4 m
North, Building 2: 3.0 m
1 m
Rear
2.9 m
1 m
(b) Despite Section 6(a) of this Zone and Section 6.2.10, the following structures shall be permitted as
follows:
(i)
Section 6.2.10(b), exterior stairs and ramps shall be permitted to no closer than 1.15 m
from the southern lot line,
(ii)
Section 6.2.10(c), the total width of permitted projections measured parallel to the building
face:
(1)
shall not exceed 80% of the width of the respective building face in the setback areas
to the west, north or south (Building 4 only), and
(2)
shall not exceed 50% of the width of the respective face of the building in the south
setback area;
(iii) Section 6.2.10(d), a bay or box window or hutch shall not exceed 2.9 m in width for
Building 2 only.
(c) Despite Section 6.2.13(a), where vehicular access is provided between buildings, the distance of
such buildings shall not be less than 8 m at finished grade, and the distance between projections
from such buildings above finished grade shall not be less than 6 m.
7.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Building Number 3
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
3.5
1
Maximum height
10.5 m
13 m
3.75 m
8.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
(a) Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the
Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
5,000 m2
Lot Width
30 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
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9.
LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND AMENITY SPACE
(a) Despite Section 7.3.3, a landscaped strip of 1.5 m in width shall not be required along the north
property line.
(b) Despite Section 7.7.2 Outdoor Amenity Space for Townhouses and Strata Houses, the minimum
outdoor amenity space for Building 3 only, may be met entirely on a rooftop patio, with no
minimum ground level usable space.
10. PARKING
Despite Section 8.5.4, a maximum of one small car parking space per unit is permitted in
Buildings 3, 5, 6 and 7.
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CDZ50: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 50
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
(a) For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential
zone and all regulations that reference an RA zone shall apply.
(b) For the purpose of this bylaw, Lot 1 and Lot 2 shall be the lots labelled in Schedule 8413-1
attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
Schedule 8413-1
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Apartment building limited to Residential rental tenure
Senior's congregate housing
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to apartment building
Indoor amenity space, accessory to apartment building
3.
DENSITY
Maximum floor space ratio shall be 2.0 for the lot.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 70%.
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5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
For Lot 1
Principal Structure
For Lot 2
Accessory Structure
Front
(Evergreen Lane)
5 m
7 m
12 m
Rear (West)
7.5 m
6.9 m
1 m
Interior Side
(North)
5.5 m
8.6 m
1 m
Interior Side
(South)
2.7 m
10.7 m
1 m
(b) Despite Section 5(a) of this Zone and Section 6.2.10(b), the following setbacks for permitted
projections shall be permitted, as follows:
For Lot 1:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
(East/
Evergreen Lane)
Rear Setback
(West)
Interior Side
Setback
(North)
Exterior Side
Setback
(South)
Exterior steps
and ramps
Not applicable
To no closer than
8.3 m
To no closer than
1.8 m
Not applicable
Balconies and
patios
To no closer than
0.8 m
Not applicable
To no closer than
3.4 m
To no closer than
1.2 m
Landscape
planters
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Entry structure
and Gutters
To no closer than
0.5 m
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Eaves and gutters
To no closer than
4.5 m
Not applicable
To no closer than
5.8 m
To no closer than
2.4 m
Canopy Structures
To no closer than
4.1m
Not applicable
To no closer than
5.3 m
To no closer than
2.1 m
Arbor or trellis
with a maximum
height of 2.8 m
Anywhere on the lot
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For Lot 2:
Permitted
Projection
Front Setback
(East/
Evergreen Lane)
Rear Setback
(West)
Interior Side
Setback
(North)
Exterior Side
Setback
(South)
Exterior steps
and ramps
Not applicable
To no closer than
0.6 m
Not applicable
To no closer than
3.2 m
Balconies and
patios
To no closer than
4 m
To no closer than
6.9 m
To no closer than
5.9 m
To no closer than
8.9 m
Landscape
planters
Not applicable
To no closer than
5.1 m
Not applicable
To no closer than
5.1 m
Entry structure
and Gutters
To no closer than
1.4 m
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Eaves and gutters
To no closer than
6.7 m
Not applicable
To no closer than
8.2 m
To no closer than
10.4 m
Arbor or trellis
with a maximum
height of 2.8 m
Anywhere on the lot
6.
HEIGHT
(a) The maximum height shall be:
Apartment Building
for Lot 1
Apartment Building
for Lot 2
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
4
6
1
Maximum height to
the top of a flat roof
17 m
22 m
3.75 m
(b) Despite Section 6(a) of this Zone and 6.2.14, a roof parapet may extend above the top of a flat roof
by no more than 0.6 m.
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Lot Area
6,000 m2
Lot Width
90 m
Average Lot Depth
60 m
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8.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a) Despite Section 4.3.2(b) and Part 8 Off-Street Parking, the following minimum parking ratios are
required:
(i)
For Lot 1:
(1)
0.50 for resident parking spaces;
(2)
0.09 for visitor parking spaces;
(3)
0.07 for accessible parking spaces and 0.03 for van accessible parking space, subject to
Section 8.5.5.
(4)
1 visitor accessible parking space, which must be van accessible parking space subject
to Section 8.5.5.
(ii)
For Lot 2:
(1)
0.80 for resident parking spaces;
(2)
0.09 for visitor parking spaces; and
(3)
0.07 for accessible parking spaces and 0.03 for van accessible parking space, subject to
Section 8.5.5.
(4)
1 visitor accessible parking space, which must be van accessible parking space subject
to Section 8.5.5.
(5)
0.97 resident bicycle spaces per dwelling unit
(b) Despite Section 8.2.8(c), a maximum of 4 visitor parking spaces are permitted within a required
front setback area for Lot 2.
9.
OFF-STREET LOADING
Despite Sections, 4.3.2(b), 9.2.1 and 9.3.2 and Part 9 Off-Street Parking, the following minimum
number of loading spaces are required within the lot that is served: 0 loading spaces
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CDZ51: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 51
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, and Part 9, this zone shall be considered a residential zone
and all regulations that reference an RS zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES:
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Single detached dwelling
Duplex dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory dwelling unit
Home occupation
3.
DENSITY
(a) Maximum number of dwelling units: 4
(b) Maximum floor space ratio: 0.50
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
5.
SETBACKS
(a) The minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Front
6.5 m
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1 m
Exterior Side
3.5 m
6.5 m
Rear
9 m
1 m
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6.
HEIGHT
Maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Accessory Structure
Maximum Storeys
2.5
1
Maximum height to mid-
roof or the top of a flat roof
8 m
3 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
9.5 m
3.75 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
750 m2
Lot Width
11 m
Average Lot Depth
30 m
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CDZ54: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 54
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a multi-unit residential zone
and all regulations that reference Townhouse Residential (RT) zones shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
Townhouse
ACCESSORY USES
Home occupation, accessory to townhouse
3.
DENSITY
Maximum floor space ratio: 1.5
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum lot coverage shall be 60%
5.
SETBACKS
Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Permitted Projections into a required
minimum setback area
Front
3.0 m
Eaves by no more than 0.6 m
Interior Side
1.2 m
Eaves by no more than 0.6 m
Rear
1.5 m
Eaves by no more than 0.6 m
6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
11.5 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
13 m
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7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
750 m2
Lot Width
20 m
Average Lot Depth
40 m
8.
OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACE
Despite Section 7.7.2(a), outdoor amenity space requirements shall be provided for as follows:
(a) For each dwelling unit in Building B as shown in Schedule B to this Bylaw, 15 m² of ground-level,
useable space shall be available for the private use of the unit.
(b) For the ground-level dwelling unit in Building A, no private outdoor amenity space shall be
required.
(c) For each dwelling unit located above the ground-level in Building A, a balcony with a minimum
dimension of 1.4 m and a minimum area of 8 m² shall be provided.
(d) For dwelling units in Building A, 40 m2 of ground-level outdoor amenity space shall be made
available for the shared use of those residents.
8460-Schedule B
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CDZ55: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 55
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone (and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply).
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, all of the regulations of the Single Detached Residential 2 (RS2)
Zone shall apply except for the following:
(a) Despite Subsection 11.20.4(a), the maximum total floor area of all buildings permitted on a lot,
less the applicable floor area exclusions pursuant to Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor
area counted twice pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b), shall be 361.6 m2.
(b) Despite Subsection 11.20.6, the following setbacks shall apply:
Principal
Structure
Accessory Dwelling
Unit
Accessory
Structure
Front
6.5 m
no closer to the
front lot line than the
front face of the
single detached dwelling
12 m
Interior Side
1.5 m
1.5 m
1 m
Rear
6m
1.5 m
1 m
(c) Despite Subsection 11.20.7, the following maximum heights shall apply:
Principal
Structure
Accessory
Dwelling
Unit
Accessory
Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
2
1
Maximum height
to mid-roof or the
top of a flat roof
9.1 m
7.1 m
3 m
Maximum height
to roof ridge for a
pitched roof
10.75 m
8.25 m
3.75 m
Amend
BL 8468, 2024
See Section 6.2.14
for additional
height regulations
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CDZ59: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 59
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone (and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to 7 zones, except for the following:
(a) Despite Subsection 6.2.18, not more than 68% of the total area of the lot shall be covered by
impermeable material, excluding swimming pools.
Subject to Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8 unless otherwise noted, all of the regulations of the Single
Detached Residential 6 (RS6) Zone shall apply for except for the following for a duplex dwelling:
(a) Despite Section 6.2.10 (a), window wells may encroach to no closer than 0.6 m from the interior
side lot line.
(b) Despite Section 6.2.18, not more than 68% of the total area of the lot shall be covered by
impermeable material, excluding swimming pools.
(c) Despite Section 11.60.4 (a) and (b), the maximum total floor area permitted on a lot and the
maximum gross floor area of all buildings, less the applicable floor area exclusions pursuant to
Section 6.2.17(a) plus any high ceiling floor area counted twice pursuant to Section 6.2.17(b)
shall be 344 m2.
(d) Despite Section 11.60.5, the maximum lot coverage shall be 46%.
(e) Despite Section 11.60.6, the minimum setbacks for a principal structure shall be:
Principal Structure
Front
6 m
Interior Side
1.2 m
Rear
7.5 m
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BL 8506, 2022
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CDZ63: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 63
1.
APPLICATION OF THIS ZONE
For the purpose of Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8, this zone shall be considered a residential zone and all
regulations that reference an RS zone, RD zone or RS1 to 7 zones shall apply.
2.
PERMITTED USES
Subject to Section 4.3 Conditional Use of Land, the following uses and no other uses shall be permitted:
PRINCIPAL USES
(a) Upland area:
Duplex dwelling
Single detached dwelling
ACCESSORY USES
(a) Upland area:
Home occupation, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a single detached dwelling
Secondary suite, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a single detached dwelling
(b) Water area:
Boat moorage, accessory to a duplex dwelling or a single detached dwelling
3.
DENSITY
Maximum total floor area permitted on a lot shall be 385 m2.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
(a) Maximum lot coverage shall be 25% for Lots 1-7 and 11 shown in Schedule 8552-1.
(b) Maximum lot coverage shall be 40% for Lots 8 and 9 shown in Schedule 8552-1.
Schedule 8552-1
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BL 8552, 2025
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5.
SETBACKS
(a) Minimum setbacks shall be:
Principal Structure
Lots 1-7 & 11
Principal Structure
Lots 8-9
Front
7.7 m
1 m
Side
1.5 m
1.5 m
Rear
37 m
24 m
(b) Despite Section 6.2.10(a), no projections are permitted within the required front setback area.
6.
HEIGHT
The maximum height shall be:
Principal Structure
Maximum Storeys
3
Maximum height to mid-roof
or the top of a flat roof
10 m
Maximum height to roof
ridge for a pitched roof
11 m
7.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR SUBDIVISION
Subdivision under the Land Title Act or Bare Land Strata Regulations under the Strata Property Act:
Lot Area
925 m2
Lot Width
18 m
Average Lot Depth
45 m
8.
OTHER REGULATIONS
(a) Despite Section 7.3.1, not less than 40% of the front yard shall be occupied by landscaping, except
this requirement shall not apply to Lots 8 & 9 shown in Schedule 8552-1.
(b) Despite Section 7.3.2, no trees shall be planted within the front setback area.
(c) Boat moorage shall be limited to boats owned by the residents of the dwellings in the upland area.
(d) Despite Section 8.4.2, no parking spaces are required for boat moorage accessory to a principal
use on the upland area.
(e) Despite Section 8.2.7, a driveway may be located as close as 0 m from the interior side lot lines
shared between Lots 2 & 3, 4 & 5 and 6 & 7 shown in Schedule 8552-1.
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PART 20 SEVERABILITY AND REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAW
20.1
SEVERABILITY
If any part, section, subsection, clause, phrase or zone of this Bylaw is held to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of the
Bylaw shall be deemed to have been enacted without the invalid portion.
20.2
REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BYLAW
20.2.1
"Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977", including all schedules and amendments thereto, is hereby
repealed, EXCEPT THAT the Bylaw shall remain in full force for and continue to apply to
(a) all lots that are subject to
(i)
a Comprehensive Development Zone established under that Bylaw, or
(ii)
a land use contract, that incorporates by reference any provisions of that Bylaw, and
(b) the lots including the surface of water referred to in Section 4.5.1 to the extent indicated in
that Section.
20.2.2
For convenience only, the Comprehensive Development Zones referred to in Sections 20.2.1(a)(i)
are shown on Schedule A to this Bylaw.
20.2.3
The Comprehensive Development Zones referred to in Section 20.2.2 are marked with an
asterisk (*) on Schedule A to this Bylaw.
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PART 21 | Adoption Date | Page 21-1
PART 21 ADOPTION DATE
READ A FIRST time the
4th
day of
December,
2017.
READ A SECOND time the
4th
day of
December,
2017.
PUBLIC HEARING held the
30th
day of
January,
2018.
READ A THIRD time the
19th
day of
February,
2018.
APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUCTURE the
16th
day of
March,
2018.
FINALLY CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED the
9th
day of
April,
2018.
Lois E. Jackson
Mayor
Robyn Anderson
City Clerk
"Lois E. Jackson"
"Robyn Anderson"
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PART 22 SCHEDULES
22.1
SCHEDULE A: ZONING MAPS
Current information as to individual parcel zoning should be obtained from the
Community Planning and Development Department of the City of Delta.
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22.2
SCHEDULE B:
FRONT LINES OF DOUBLE FRONTING AND WATERFRONT LOTS
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BL 8385, 2024
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BL 8159, 2023
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22.3
SCHEDULE C: SCOTT ROAD CORRIDOR
96 Ave
92 Ave
90 Ave
Nordel Way
84 Ave
82 Ave
80 Ave
88 Ave
120 St /Scott Rd
75A Ave
72 Ave
70 Ave
Wade Rd
64 Ave
CITY OF SURREY
120 St /Scott Rd
CITY OF SURREY
120 St
118 St
120 St
118 St
CITY OF SURREY
120 St /Scott Rd
80 Ave
MATCH LINE
MATCH LINE
118 St
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CHALMERS PL
119A ST
Scottsdale
Transit Exchange
Scottsdale Transit Exchange
200m buffer
400m buffer
Legend
250m
0
SCALE
GILMOUR CRES
119A ST
120 ST
74 AVE
120 ST
GIRODAY PL
118A ST
119A ST
74B AVE
118 ST
75A AVE
72 AVE
72A AVE
73 AVE
118 ST
73A AVE
CITY OF SURREY
CITY OF DELTA
STERLING CRT
22.4
SCHEDULE D: TRANSIT-ORIENTED AREA PARKING
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BL 8393, 2024
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1. The owner of the lot on which the migrant farm worker housing is located shall register
on the title of that lot a Section 219 covenant containing the following requirements:
(a)
the accommodation shall only be used for the accommodation of full-time
migrant farm workers hired for that farm through the Federal program(s)
specified in this Bylaw;
(b)
the accommodation shall only be used during the periods of time approved by
the Federal program under which the workers are hired; and
(c)
the manufactured home used for migrant farm worker housing shall be removed,
at the owner's expense, by December 31st of the second year following the year
when the most recent statutory declaration was submitted.
2. An additional farm house used for migrant farm worker housing shall be removed
or converted to a non-residential use, at the owner's expense, by December 31st of
the second year following the year when the most recent statutory declaration was
submitted.
3. A minimum financial security, equal to the cost to remove a manufactured home or to
demolish or convert an additional farm house as the case may be, shall be provided to
Delta. This security may be drawn upon by the City should the owner fail to remove,
demolish or convert the migrant farm worker housing as required in this Bylaw by
December 31st of the second year following the year when the most recent statutory
declaration was submitted.
4. A new estimated cost prepared by a qualified contractor to remove, demolish or
convert, as appropriate, the migrant farm worker housing shall be provided to Delta
every 5 years and the financial security deposited with Delta adjusted accordingly.
5. If the security is not sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the City, the owners
shall pay the balance owing to the City, and if the balance is not paid, the City shall be
authorized to recover the amount of the invoice from the lands in the same manner as
it would be able to collect unpaid City taxes.
6. The operator of the farm shall indemnify and save Delta harmless for any loss or
damage suffered as a result of Delta exercising any rights or enforcing any obligations
in the covenant.
7. Prior to occupancy of the migrant farm worker housing and annually thereafter, the
operator of a farm shall deposit a statutory declaration with the City, verifying:
(a)
the dates of proposed occupancy;
(b)
the number of migrant farm worker housing approved for that farm in an
employment confirmation provided through the Federal Temporary Foreign
Agricultural Farm Worker Program as amended or replaced from time to time;
(c)
that the housing complies with all applicable City regulations;
(d)
that the housing has been inspected by an Inspector approved by the Western
Agriculture Labour Initiative (W.A.L.I.) and certified as being in compliance with
the Guidelines for the Provision of Housing for Seasonal Agricultural Workers in
BC, as amended or replaced from time to time;
22.5
SCHEDULE E: MIGRANT FARM WORKER HOUSING
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BL 8285, 2023
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(e)
that there is available by telephone 24 hours a day a person who is fluent in
English and who may be contacted by phone 24 hours a day, to answer enquiries
from the City as to occupancy of migrant farm worker housing on the farm;
(f)
that the contact information for the appointed person shall be provided in the
required annual statutory declaration and updated should it change prior to
deposit of the next annual statutory declaration;
(g)
that the migrant farm worker housing is covered by insurance for the dwelling;
and
(h)
that the migrant farm worker housing shall be occupied only by workers hired
through the Federal Temporary Foreign Agricultural Worker Program for that
farm.
8. Documentation shall be provided to support the statements made in the statutory
declaration.
9. Migrant farm worker housing shall not be occupied except during the time periods
identified in the statutory declaration.
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22.6
SCHEDULE F: FREQUENT TRANSIT AREA
Amend
BL 8394, 2024
116 ST
96 AVE
90 AVE
92 AVE
84 AVE
NORDEL WAY
118 ST
82 AVE
MATCH
120 ST (SCOTT RD)
LYON RD
116 ST
72 AVE
116 ST
80 AVE
120 ST (SCOTT RD)
118 ST
118 ST
82 AVE
75A AVE
MATCH
LEGEND
Transit Exchange
400m buffer from
centre