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Town of Golden
ZoningBylaw No. 1294,2011
Table of Contents
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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGUTATIONS
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SCHEDULE A
ZONING MAP
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SCHEDULE B
SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL - R1
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Town of Golden
ZoningBylaw N o. 1294, 20II
Section I General Administration
1.1 Citation
l) This Bylaw maybe cited as the Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011
1.2 Purpose
1) The purpose of this Bylaw is to provide an effective system of land Use regulation for the
orderly, economic, and sustainable Development, and redevelopment within the Town of
Golden having regard for the provisions of the Town of Golden Oficial Community PIan
Bylaw No. 1222, 2008.
1.3 Severability
1) A declarationby a court of competent jurisdiction that a Section, clause or provision of
this Bylaw, including anything shown on Schedules to the Bylaw is invalid, shall not affect
the validity of the Bylaw or any part of the Bylaw other than the Section, clause or
provision, orpart of the Schedule declared to be invalid.
1.4
Compliance with Legislation
1) Other Municipal Bylaws, Provincial andFederal Søtutes and Regulations
a. In addition to this Bylaw, a person is responsible for ascertaining and complying
with the requirements of all other applicable municipal bylaws, and Provincial and
Federal statutes and regulations.
2) Official Community Plan and Development Pemits
a. The provisions of the DevelopmentPemrit system included within the Development
Procedures Bylaw No. 0832, 1991and the Town of Golden Offrcial Community Plan
Bylaw No. 1222, 2008 apply in addition to the regulations in this Bylaw.
1.5 ApplyingZoningRegulations
l) The Manager of Development Services shall administer this Bylaw
2) Areas Subject to the Bylaw, Existing Uses and Variance Orders
a. Except for legalNonconfoming Uses or Development approved by a
Development Yariance Permit or a Board of Variance order, or another
agreement or permit as authorized by the Local Gouemment Act [RSBC 1996J Chapter
323, the Use, Buildings, and Structures in each Zone or area shall be in
accordance with the Uses specified for eachZone and in accordance with all the
appropiate regulations and requirements of this Bylaw.
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1.6 Exclusions
1) This Bylaw does not apply to the following Developments
a. Internal alterations, maintenance andrepar to any Buiftling or Structure, provided
that such work does not involve Structural Alterations; and does not change the
Use or intensity of use of the Building or Structure.
b. The Use of a Building or paft thereof as a temporary polling station, election
official's headquarters, candidate's campaign Office, and any other ofticial
temporary Use in connection with a federal, provincial, or municipal election,
referendum or census.
c. A Building or Structure for a Residential Sales Centre for the sales of units of a
Building under construction or Lots in a subdivision that is located either on the
Lot of construction or on a Lot within the subdivision. Such Uses shall be
permitted in aTlZones for as long as it is necessary for the construction and sales in
progress to be completed, but only while avalid Building Pennit for such
construction remains in force.
d. The Use of non-residentjalZones for activities such as amusement carnivals,
religious gatherings, and music festivals for less than 7 days in any six-month
period provided avalid approval have been issued under the Town's Business
License and permit requirements.
1.7 Development Applications in Process
1) A completed application for a Building Permit, Development Permit or Development
Variance Pemrit that is received prior to the effective date of this Bylaw shall be
processed in accordance with the ZoningBylaw Nu 911, 1993. SvchBuilding Permit
applications will have one year from the date of adoption of this Bylaw to be issued
after which time they must comply with this Bylaw.
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Section 2 Enforcement
2.1 General
1) The Manager of Development Services, the Manager of Operations, a Building Official,
Bylaw Enforcement Officers, and Development Services Department staffare atthorized
to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw.
2.2 Inspections for Compliance
1) A Bylaw Enforcement Officer or aîy authorized Town representative shall have the right
of entry andmay entet onto any land or into any Building at all reasonable hours in order
to inspect the same and to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw have been carried
out.
2) No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entry of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or any
atthoized Town representative onto any land or into any Buililing to which entry is made
or attempted pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.
2.3 Prohibitions
1) No person shall contravene, cause, suffer, or permit a contravention of this Bylaw.
2) No person shall commence or undertake a Use that is not permitted by this Bylaw.
3) No person shall Construct, make an addition to or alter a Building or Structure, which is
not permitted by this Bylaw.
4) No person shall contravene a condition of a permit issued under this Bylaw.
5) No person shall modi$r any description, specifications, or plans that were the basis for the
issuance of any permit by the Manager of Development Services orby a Building Officiat.
6) No person shall authorize or do any Development that is atvartance with the description,
specifications or plans that were the basis for the issuance of a Building Pemit.
2.4 Penalties
1) Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw commits an offence and is liable on
summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding $10,000.00 and the costs of prosecution.
2) Each day aviolation of the provisions of this Bylaw exists or is permitted to exist shall
constitute a sep ar ate offence.
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Section 3 Interpretation
3.1 Interpretation of 'Words and Terms
1) 'Words, phrases, and terms neither defined in this Section nor in the Local Govemment Act
IRSBC 1996J Chapter 323 or other provincial statutes shall be given their usual and
customary meaning.
2) Where aterm or phrase is capitalized, it is subject to interpretation using the definitions
contained within Section 4 [definitions].
3) The words "shall" and "is" require mandatory compliance except where a variance has
been granted pursuant to the Local Gouemment [RSBC 1996J Chapter 323.
3.2 Illustrations
1) Examples and illustrations are for the purpose of clarification and convenience. If there is
an inconsistency between an illustration and the text then the text shall prevail.
3.3 References to Legislation
1) Any enactments referred to herein arc areference to an enactment of British Columbia law
andregúations thereto, as amended, revised, consolidated or replaced from time-to-time,
and any bylaw referred to herein is a reference to an enactment of the Council of the Town
of Golden, as amended, tevised, consolidated or replaced from time-to-time.
3.4 ZoneBowdaries
1) TheZone boundaries on the Zo¡ingMap lschedule A] shallbe interpreted as follows
a. Where aZote boundary follows a Street, Lane, railway, pipeline, power line,
utility right-of-way, or easement, it follows the centerline, unless otherwise clearly
indicated on the Zsni¡gllÑifap lrchedule Al.
b. Where aZone boundary is shown as approximately following the Town boundary,
it follows the Town boundary.
c. Where aZone boundary is shown as approximately following the edge, shoreline,
or high water mark of a river, lake, or other water body, it follows that line. In the
event of change, it moves with the edge or shoreline.
d. V/here aZote boundary is shown as approximately followingaLotline, it
follows the Lot Line.
Where aZone boundary is shown as approximately following a topographic
contour line or a top-oÊbank line, it follows that line.
f. V/here aZone boundary is shown as being generally parallel to or as an extension
ofany ofthe features listed above, it shall be so.
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3.5
g. fn circumstances not covered above, the Zone boundary shall be determined by the
scale of the l¡¡i¡glN'f:ap fschedule A].
Street Closings
1) When any Street is closed, the roadway lands have the same zoningas the Abutting land.
'When Abutting lands are governed by different Zores, the centre of roadway is the Zone
boundary unless tlrreZoneboundary is shown clearly following the edge of the roadway. If
the roadway is consolidated with an adjotntngl-ot, the Lotts zoning desþation applies to
affected portions of the roadway.
3.6 Schedules
1) The Schedules attached to this Bylaw form part of this Bylaw
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Section 4 Definitions
4.1 Undefined Uses
1) The following guidelines shall be apphed in interpreting the Use definitions:
a. Typical Uses listed in the definitions as examples are not intended to be exclusive or
restrictive; and
b. Where a specific Use does not conform to the wordingof any Use definition or
generally conforms to the wording of two or more definitions, the Use is deemed to
conform to and is included in that Use which is most similar in functional purpose or
physical characteristics.
4.2 Accessory (Ises
1) All Uses permitted by this Bylaw include, except where otherwise specifically stated, all
Ifses, Buildings and Structures reasonably accessory to the Pemitted Uses.
4.3 Definitions
"Abat" or '(Abutting" means immediately contiguous to, or physically touching, and when
used with respect to Lots, means two Lots that share a common Lot Line.
r'Accessory Buildings and Structurest' means a Building or Structure that is ancil/Lary,
incidental or subordinate to the Principal Building and is located on the same Lot.
Typical Accessory Buildings and Structures include: Garages, Detached Secondary
Residential Dwellings, garden sheds, propane tanLs, and flagpoles.
rrAccessory L/se" means a IJse which is normally ancillary, incidental or subordinate to the
Permitted Use and takes place on the same Lot.
r'Adjacent" means land that Abuts and is contiguous to aLot, and also includes land that
would be contiguous if not for a Street, Lane, walkway, stream, utility Lot,
underground pipeline, power line, drainage ditch, 'Watercourse or similar feature.
rrAgriculture" means a Use providing for the primary production of farm products such as
dairy products, poultry products, cattle, hogs, sheep or other animals, wheat or other
grains, vegetables, orchards, vineyards or other field crops, and any other activity
designated as afarmUse by the Agricultural Land Commission Act [S.B.C. 2002] chapter
36, and its regulations and operations as defined inthe Farm Practices Protection (Rtght to
Farm) Act IRSBC 1996J Chapter 131.
KAfucraft Sales, Rentals, Repairs, Maintenance, and Constructiontt means a Use providing
for the sale and rental, the maintenance and repair, and the manufacturingof arrcraft.
This Use also includes the retail sales of aircraft parts and accessories.
"Airporttt means a Use providing for the arrival, departure, movement or servicing of atrcraft.
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rrAirport Teminal anrl Navigational Facilities" means a Use providing services for airctaft
passengers, providing for the loading and unloading ofluggage andcargo and
providing for the navigation of arcraft on the ground and in the air. This Use may
include Accessory Uses generally consistent with the general purpose of an airport.
¡¡Amenity Areî" means a common and accessible arca designed for the recreational use and
enjoyment of visitors and residents of a high density Developnent. Typical Uses
include: parks, community gardens, playgrotnds, gazebos, or social gathering areas.
¿¿Animal Clinic" means a Use providing for the medical or surgical treatment of domestic
pets, animals, and birds inside a Building directly or indirectly under the care of a
veterinarian. Animal Clinic does not include an Animal Shelter.
r¡Animal Daycare and Grooming" means a Use providing for the care and grooming of
domesticated animals excluding livestock, during the day or evening but not overnight.
¡¿Animal Sheltert' means a Use for the temporary care of lost or abandoned animals.
rrAparûnentBuilding" means a residential Building consisting of three or more þwslling
Units on aLot, where each Dwelling Unit has its principal access from a common
entrance or hallway. Apartment Dwelling Units at ground level may have direct
ground level access to the outside.
rr.,futiSâû Studio" means a Use providing for the production and retail sale of crafu. Typical
Uses include: pottery, wood crafts, metal crafts, textile crafts, glass crafts, and custom
stone crafu and may also include an art, audio visual or photography studio.
'¿Assembly Hall" means a Use providing for the assembly of persons for charitable,
philanthropic, cultural, private recreational or private educational purposes andmay
include clubs and lodges.
"Auctioneering Establishment" means a Use providing for the storage, display, and sale of
property, including items and collectables, to the highest bidder.
rrAutomatic Irigation System" means anirrrgation system designed to meet the needs of the
Landscaping for which it is prescribed and utilizes a timing method to ensure that
irrigation occurs on a regular schedule.
"B.akerytt means a Use providing for the manufacturing and sale of baked goods.
"Balconytt means a platform with or without a supporting sffucture, attached to and
projecting from the face of a Building above the First Storey, normally surrounded by
abaltstrade or railing with access only from within the Building.
rrBasementt, means a Storey or Storeys of a Building located below the First Storey.
rrBay Windo\trt' means a window that protrudes from the wall to which it is attached andmay
be structurally supported other than by a foundation wall.
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r'Bed and Breakfastt' means an Accessory lfse on a Lot with a Single Detached Dwelling
providing temporary accommodation in the form of Sleeping Units to the travelling
public where the room rate may include meals. This type of accommodation rents out
on a short term basis to a maximum of 7 days.
'(Boatd of Variance" means the board established under the Board ofVariance Bylaw.
uBoatder,'means a nonfamily member who is alodger, roomer, roommate or person who
pays for and takes regúar lodging, with or without meals.
rrBoarding House" means a Use providing accommodation in the form of Sleeping Units to
Boarders where meals may or may not be provided. This type of accommodation rents
out on a long term basis, usually by the month.
'rBoulevard" means that portion of a Highway between the curb lines or the lateral boundary
lines of a roadway and the adjoining propefiy or between curbs on median strips or
islands, but does not include: curbs, sidewalks ditches or Driveways.
íBicycle Parking" means a Use providing for the secure parking of bicycles and includes
bicycle racks and lockers, and rooms specifically equipped for bicycle storage.
"Building" means a Structure used or intended to be used for supporting or sheltering any
Ifse or occupancy.
rúBuilding and Garden Supply" means a Use providing for the Retail sale or wholesale of
building materials, hardware, construction and home improvement supplies, lumber,
and garden supplies and may include rental of equipment.
rrBuilding Height" means the vertical distance between Natural Grade or Approved
Grade and the highest point of a Building or Structure to the highest point of
the building, and in the case of a Structure without a roof to the highest point of
the Building or Stnrctrre.
rrBuilding Line" means the line parallel to a Lot Line, passing through the point of the
Building nearest that Lot Line.
"lsifrling Line, Frontt' means the line parallel to the Front Lot Line, passing through the
point of the Building nearest the Front Lot Line.
"$sifrfing Line, Rear" means the line parallel to the Rear Lot Line, passing through the point
of the Building nearest the Rear Lot Line.
"Buiftiing Official" means a Building Official of the Town.
'rBuilding Permitt' means a Building Pennit issued by a Building Official conforming to the
Town of Golden Building Regulation Bylaw.
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'rBuilt Green"means a program providing for thtrd-party verification of green building
certification for energy efficient, and environmentally responsible homes through the
use of resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, design and construction practices
and products.
rrBdk Fuel Sales and Storagett means a Use providing for the bulk storage of petroleum,
gasoline, diesel, or other fuels, oil, gas, ot flammable liquid or fluid.
"Business" means a Use for carryingon a commercial or industrial undertaking of any kind or
nature, or the providing of professional, personal or other service fot gain or profit.
'rBusiness Licensett means a Business License issued by the Town conforming to the Town of
Golden Business License Bylaw.
"Business Support Services" means a Use providing support services to a Business. Typical
Uses include: minor mechanical equipment for printing, duplicating, binding or
photographic processing, Office maintenance, Offrce Equipnent Sales and Rentals,
locksmiths, and Sign shops.
ttQampground" means a Use providing for the seasonal andtemponry use of tents, and
Recreational Vehicles. This Use may include Accessory (fses consistent with the
general pu{pose of a Campground.
..Carportt, means a roofed Structure that is free standing or attached to the Principal Building
which is not enclosed on the front and at least one side, to shelter parked vehicles.
'(CelTaf' means a non habitable space used for storage of goods only.
"Cenetery" means a Use providing for the burial of human remains. This Use does not
include a funeral home.
"Child Care, Home" means a Use providing for child care for to up to eight children in
accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Lfuing Act ISBC 2002J Chapta 75, and
the Childcare LicensingRegulationB.CReg.332/2007 andincludes Group Child Care,
Preschool, Family Child Care, Occasional Child Care, Multi Age Child Care, andln-
Home Child Care.
"Child Care, Centre" means a Use providing for child care that may exceed eight children in
accordance with the Community Care and Assisted LivingAct [SBC 2002J Chapter 75, and
the Childcare LicensingRegulationB.CReg.332/2007 andincludes Group Child Care,
Preschool, and Multi Age Child Care.
"Cluster Housirg" means a comprehensively designed residential Development in the form
of Single Detached pwsllings, Duplexes or Multiple Dwellings ananged in a
compact form as to maximize the surrounding natural environment.
¿rCoach Houset' means a Detached Seconda¡y Residential Dwelling built on the Second
Storey of an Accessory Buililing where aGatage, Carport or storage area is the First
Storey.
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rrCommercial School" means a Use providing for training, instruction, and certification in a
specific trade, skill or seryice for the financial gain of the individual or company
owning the school. Typical Uses include: secretarial, hairdressing, automotive and
construction trades, dancing, art, martial arts ot music schools.
r'Composting Facility" means a Use providing for the disposal or reuse of organic waste.
'rConcrete Mixing Plant" means a Use providing for the processing, manufacturing,
recycling, and sales of concrete and the accessory manufacture and sales of products
made from concrete.
"Conservationt' means a Use providing for the preservation of natural resources.
rrConstructtt means to build, erect, install , repatr, alter, add, enlarge, move, locate, relocate,
reconstruct, lpgrade, remove or excavate.
r'Contractor Services, General" means a Use providing for building androad construction
services including landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating and
plumbing or similar services of a construction nature which require on-site storage and
Warehouse space. Any sales, display, Office or technical support service areas shall
only be permitted as an Accessory Use.
rrContractor Services, Limited" means a Use providing for electrical, plumbing, heating,
painting and similar contractor services and the accessory sale of goods normally
associated with the contractor services where all materials are kept within an enclosed
Building, and there are no accessory manufacturing activities.
"Correr Lot" means aLot at the intersection of two or more Highways which has both a
Front Lot Line and an Exterior Lot Line.
"CoÍnef Visibility Triangle" means the area of visibility required at the corner of a Highway
intersection to allow trafftc coming from all directions sufficient reaction time before
meeting at the intersection.
"Ctematorium" means a Use providing for the incineration of the deceased.
r'Custom Indoor Manufacturing" means a Use providing for small scale on-site indoor
production of goods by hand, manufacturingprimanTy involving the use of hand tools
and provided such Developments have fewer than 5 production employees. Typical
Uses include: toy and musical instrument manufacturing, specialty food products,
gunsmiths, blacksmiths, and pottery studios. Any sales, display or Office space shall
only be permitted as an Accessory Use.
"Deck" means a Structure more than 0.ó m above Natural Grade or Approved Grade
without a roof or walls, except for visual partitions and railings.
t'Density" means a measure of the intensity of Development compared to the area of the site
or the number of Dwelling Units on a site measured in ratio of units to area or Floor
Area Ratio.
('Density Bonus" means the exchange an amenify for an increase in allowable Density
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uDerelfct" means an unlicensed Motor Yehicle or Trailer that is not capable of being moved
by its own motive powff as defined inthe Property Maintenance Bylaw.
'rDevelopment" means any change in Use or any construction to which the Town of Golden
Building Regulation Bylaw applies.
'rDevelopment Permit" means a Development Permit issued by the Town.
r'Development Variance Perndt" means a Development Variance Permit issued by the
Town.
"Drive-Through Business" means a Use providing for serving customers in Motor Vehicles
where normally the customer remains in the vehicle for service. A typical Use may
include banking services but excludes drive-in theatres andraprd drive through Motor
Vehicle Services.
"Driveway" means aprlate right-oÊway that provides access for vehicles and pedestrians
from a Boulevard, curb, or sidewalk to a Lot or a Carport, Gttage, patkingpad,
loadingberth, or structure located on the Lot.
'rDuplex" means a residential Building desþed exclusively to accommodate two households
living independently in separate Dwelling Units above, below or beside each other,
each having a separate entrance. This type of Development is designed and
Constructed as two þyelling Units that share a common foundation and roof
structure. The Building could be located on one or two Lots with ownership fypes
being either fee simple or strata.
trp¡yslling tlnit" means a self-contained accommodation for one or more persons containing
cooking, eating,living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities used or intended to be used
pennanently for a household.
'rEducational Services" means a Use providing for public assembly for education, training or
instruction, which is publicly supported and includes the administration Offices
required for the provision of such services on the same site. Typical Uses include:
public schools, community colleges, universities, and technical and vocational schools
including their administrative Offices and student housing.
'úEmergency and Protective Servicestt means a Use providing for rescue services including:
fire protection, police, search and rescue, or ambulance.
'rEmployee Housirg" means a Dwelling Unit located in a commercial Building occupied by
an employee who is actively engaged in such commercial Lfse.
"Engineer" means a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientßx of Britßh
Columbia.
rrEntertainment and Recreation, Indoor" means a Use providing for entertainment or
recreation conducted indoors. Typical Uses include: live perforrnances, motion picture
theatres, health and fitness centres, athletic facilities, pool halls, and bowling alleys.
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íEntertainment and Recreation, Outdoortt means a Use providing for sports and active
recteation conducted outdoors. Typical Uses include: ball fields, nature trails, tennis
courts, skate parls and Golf Courses.
"Equipment Sales and Rentals" means a Use providing for the sale and rental of tools,
appliances, construction equipment or similar items, but does not include the sale and
rental of heavy industrial equipment.
'(Fahric-Covered Structurest' means a pre-manufactured Structure consisting of a wood,
tubular metal or tubular plastic frame covered with fabric, reinforced plastic, vinyl or
other sheet material.
"Fasilityt' means a Building or Structure designed to accommodate a specific Use.
Itpamilyrr means one or more individuals who by the reasons of marriage, heredity, adoption,
or choice, live as a household; provided that the number of persons unrelated by blood
or marnage shall not exceed four and excludes boarders and daycare children.
rrFarmers Market" means a Use providingfor amarket comprised exclusively of vendors who
make, bake, grow or raise the products they sell. Typical Uses include: mobile food
vendors, produce sales, artists, woodworkers, photographers, craft sales, baked goods
sales, and makers of health and beauty products.
'rFast Food Outlettt means a Use providing for the sale of quickly preparcd and served foods
andbeverages that can be consumed in or away from the Facility, or in vehicles.
"Ftnce" or 'rFencing" means a Structure which forms a barrier for enclosing, bounding,
delineating or protecting land.
"Financial Services" means a Use providing for financial and investment services by abank,
trust company, investment dealer, credit union , mortgage broker, insurance company
or related Business.
'rFleet Servicett means a Use providing for fleet vehicles services and storage, where such
vehicles are not available for sale or long term lease. Typical Uses include: bus lines,
storage of a fleet of rental vehicles, and messenger and courier services. This does not
include moving or cafiage firms involving trucks or buses with a gross vehicle weight
of more than 3,000 kg.
"Floor Atea" means the arca of a floor in a Building or in part of a Building.
"Floor Area, Gross" means the total area of all wholly enclosed floors in a Building, above
and below Natural Grade or Approved Grade, measured from the exterior of the
main walls at the level of each floor, including stairwells, escalators and Basements;
but excludingareas used by vehicles for parking and loading, Cellars, and crawlspaces
less than 1.5 m in height.
rrFloor Area, Ground" means the Gross Floor Area of the ground floor
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"Floor Area, Net" means the total Floor Area measured from the inside face of the exterior
walls of a Building ot part of a Building, but does not include: Cellars within a
dwelling, cloakrooms, corridors, crawlspaces, elevator shafu, hallways, indoor
Amenity Ateas, Kitchens, loading areas, lobbies, mechanical rooms, parkrng
Garages, stairwells, storerooms to a maximum of 20o/o of the total Net Floor Area,
and washrooms.
"Floor Area Ratio" means the ratio of the Gross Floor Area to the Lot Aretlfigure 4-2floor
area ratio / lot coverage].
Figure 4-2 Floot Area Ratio/Lot Coverage
- --' flOor Are¡ R¡lio - I : I
Lot Covcrage - 25%
Floor Area Ralio - l: I
Lot Covcrage - l0ü/"
Floor r\rea Ralio - l: I
Lol Coverage - 5(P/o
r.Funeral Servicest' means a Use providing for the preparation of the deceased for burial or
cremation.
"Gatagett means a roofed and enclosed structure that is freestanding or attached to the
princrpal building used to shelter parked vehicles.
rrGarden Ceinfrre,, means a Use providing for the raising, storage and sale of plants andrelated
materials such as tools, soil, andfertthzers intended for household use. For the purpose
of this Bylaw, Garden Centres are to be limited in scope and scale as to be compatible
with general commercial Uses in a commercialZone.
r,Garden Suite, is a Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling, limited to a single Storey.
rGas Bartt means a Use providing for the Retail sale of fuel and lubricants for Motor
Vehicles andmay include accessory Retail sales, but excludes a'uto repat.
'rGolf Courset' means a Use providing for the sport of golf and may include Accessory Uses
consistent with the generalpu{pose of a golf course including: clubhouses, banquet
facilities, driving ranges, mini golf, Restaurants, and Liquor Establishments.
t'Govemment Servicest' means a Use providing for Crown Corporation, municipal,
provincial or federal Govemment Services directþ to the public that is primarily
conducted indoors. Typical Uses include: courthouse, town hall, post office,
community services, and similar public government Offices and services.
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rrGrade, Approved" means the ground surface elevation level after man-made re-grading in
accordance with a site grading plan approved by the Town. For determination of
Building Heights, Approved Grade shall mean the lowest of the averuge levels of
gade adjoining each exterior wall of a building, except thatlocalized depressions such
as for vehicle or pedestrian entrances need not be considered in the determination of
av et age levels of grade.
"Grade, Natural" means the elevation of the ground surface in its state before man
made alteration. For determination of Building Heights, Natural Grade shall
mean the lowest of the avetage elevation levels adjoining each exterior wall of a
building.
r'Guest Cottage" means a Use for up to three Detached Secondary Residential Dwellings
located on a Lot where the owner resides in a Principal Building on that Lot. Guest
Cottages may accommodate either short or long term rental for up to 2 guests per
cottage.
"Health Services" means a Use providing physical or mental health services on an out-patient
basis. Services may be of a preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic,
rehabilitative or counseling nature. Typical Uses include: medical, dental, chiropractic,
physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture, and counseling offices and clinics.
"Highway" includes a Street, road,L?¡e,bridge, viaduct, and any other way open to the Use
of the public, but do not include apivate right of way or easement on private property
('Home Based Businesst' means an Accessory Use providingfor a Business or profession to be
canied out within a Dwelling Unit. Home Based Businesses are either a Class 1 or a
Class 2 and require avalid Business License issued by the Town.
'rllome Based Business Class One" means a low impact Home Based Business carried out
within ¿ pyelling Unit by the resident of that Dwelling Unit. A Home Based
Business Class One is essentially a "desk and telephone" home Office that is
undetectable within a residential neighbourhood and generates no clientele traffic and
requires no deliveries. Typical uses may include selÊemployed persons providing
professional Office based services.
rrHome Based Business Class Two" means a Home Based Business canied out within a
Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building. A Home Based Business Class Two is only
moderately detectable within a residential neighbourhood and is allowed a limited
number of client visits per day and may have one non-resident employee. Typical
examples include: music lessons, indirect sales, massage, yoga, and acupuncture.
rrHospital and Care Services" means a Use providing for medical treatrnent, care, and
rooming for the sick and injured. This includes Accessory Uses consistent with
hospital oriented services and facilities.
rrHosteltt means a Use providing for temporary sleeping accommodation and containing one
or more dormitories and includes coÍìmon areas for washing, cooking, dining,
socializing, bathroom, and Kitchen.
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íIJotel" means a Use providing rooms or suites for temporary sleeping accommodation where
the units have access to an enclosed common interior corridor andmay be equipped
with individual Kitchen facilities. This Use may include Accessory flses consistent
with the generalpurposes of Hotels and services to guests.
'¡Household Repair Services" means a Use providing for the repar of goods, equipment and
small appliances normally found within the home. Typical Uses include: radio,
television, computer andappliancerepa;r, furniture refinishing, and upholstery shops.
r'Industry, Lightn means a Use providing for one or more of the following: the recycling of
used goods andmatenals, the manufacluingor assembling of semi-finished or finished
goods, products or equipment, the preparation of printed and film materials, the
stoÍage, servicing, renting, repaängor testing of materials, goods and equipment
normally associated with indusúial, Business or household use, terminals for the
storage or transshipping of materials, goods and equipment; the distribution and sale of
materials, bulk goods and equipment to institutions, indusúial, farm or commercial
Businesses for their direct use or to Retail stores or other l]ses for resale to individual
customers or the training of personnel and students in general industrial operations.
This Use does not include gravel crushers.
¿rlndustry, Heavy" means a Use providing for the processing, manufacturing, fabicatingor
assembling of semi-finished or finished goods, products or equipment from raw
materials; the storage, servicing, repatrngor testing of materials, goods and equipment
normally associated with industrial or Business Use. This Use typically has area,
intensity andlandUse impacts with greater magnitude and sþificance than Inilustry,
Light. Typical Uses include'. gravel crushers, sawmill, Conctete Mixing Plant, wood
processing, brewing or distilling, manufacturing of manufactured homes, vehicle or
heavy equipment. This Use may include: accessory Office, technical and
administrative support, the Retail sale or products produced on site, Warehousing,
wholesale or commercial education. The combined Floor Area for Accessory Uses
shall not exceed 25o/o or the Gross Floor Area of the Building(s) devoted to the heavy
industrial l]se on the same site.
"Kitchen" means a room or area equipped for preparing and cooking food.
"Landscape Architect" means a Landscape Architect registered in British Columbia under
tlne Architects' (Landscape) Act IRSBC 1996] Chapter 18.
rrlandscape Buffer" means alandscaped or natural area intended to visibly separate and
Screen one Lfse from another.
r'Landscape Industry Certifieil Designert' means an individual certified by the Canadian
Nursery Landscape Association as a Landscape Industry Certified pssigner.
.rlandscape Planstt means aplan as per Section 8llandscaping and screening regulationsJ of this
Bylaw, preparedby a Landscape Architect ot a Landscape Industry Certified
Designer, and is a requirement of all Development Permit applications.
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rrlandscape Plans, Approved" means a Landscape Plan that has been reviewed and
approved by the Manager of Development Services for consistency with the Section 8
pandscaping and screening regulationsJ.
"Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of lawns, shrubs and trees, and the
addition of Fences, benches, walks, or other Structures and materials used in
Landscape architecture, and includes the retention of existing trees and plants where
appropiate, for the purpose of enhancingthe appearance of the land.
r'Landscape AÍe " means the minimum percentage of Lot Area required to be landscaped for
any Development requiring a Development Pemit.
"Lîîe" means a Highway under the Town of Golden Subditßion and Development Bylaw that is
more than 3.0 m wide to a maximum of 5.4 m wide if paved and 6.0 m wide if not.
"r FED'' (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) means an internationally
recognized green building certification system, providing thnd-party verification that a
Building or community was designed and built using strategies intended to improve
performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions
reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and
sensitivþ to their impacts.
"Lettet sf Çompletion" means written verification by a Landscape Industry Certified
þssigner or Landscape Architect that Landscaping has been completed in accordance
with the Approved Landscape Plans.
'rliquor Establishmentt' means a Use providing for the sales of alcoholic beverages to the
public for consumption on the premises. Liquor Establishments must hold a Liquor
Primary License. Typical Uses include: cocktail lounge, cabarets, pubs and nightclubs.
r'Live-'1{ork Unit" means a Use which combines a permitted commercial Use with a
Dwelling Unit as a single occupancy within the Building.
rrl-otrr means any parcel, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is
subdivided whether under the Land Title Act IRSBC 1996J Chapter 250 or the Strata
Property Act [SBC 1998] Chapter 4.
'(Lot Arer" means the total areaof land comprising the Lot, but excluding any panhandle
atea.
"Lot Coverage" means the sum of the areas of the Ground Floor Areas of every Building and
Structure on the Lot, expressed as a percentage of the Lot Area ffigure 4-2 floor area
ratio/lot cowrage].
I'Lot Frontage" means the horizontal distance between the Side Lot Lines measured along the
Front Lot Line, excepü where the Front Lot Line is not a straight line or where the
Side Lot Lines are not parallel, the Lot Frontage means the distance measured in a
straight line between the points where the Side Lot Lines are intersected by the
Setback line.
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"LotLine" means the legally defined boundary of any Lot.
"LotLine, Exteriortt means a Side Lot Line that is not a Front Lot Line or Rear Lot Line
andthat is common to the Lot and an Abutting Highway or access route in abare
land strata plan.
"LotLine, Front" means the Lot Line that is common to the Lot and an Abutting llighway,
not including aLane or access route, and where there are two or more such Lot Lines
the shortest is deemed the Front Lot Line, and in the case of a Panhandle Lot means
the Lot Line or lines nearest the Abutting Highway, but not forming a boundary of
the panhandle aÍea.
"LotLiner lnterior" means aLotLine that is not a Front Lot Line, Rear Lot Line or
Exterior Lot Line.
"LotLine, Rear" means the Lot Line that is opposite the Front Lot Line in the case of a Lot
having four sides.
"LotLine, Side" means any Lot boundary line which is not a Front Lot Line or Rear Lot
Line.
'rMedical Clinic" means a Facility where a grolup of physicians working in cooperation and
sharing the same facilities who, working in conjunction with nurses and administrative
staff, administer Health Services to individuals not requiring hospitalization or
institu tion ali zation.
..Metal Storage Container" means aprefabncatedmetal container or box specifically
Constructed for the transportation of goods by ratl, ship or truck.
',Mixed-Use Developn€nt" means a Use providing for anintegration of lfses, most typically
commercial and residential.
"Mobile llome" means a single or multiple section Singls Detached Dwelling built to CSA
2240 Standards for residential occupancy and designed to be transportable on wheels.
"Mobile Home Park" means a Use providing for the placement of two or more Mobile
Homes on a Lot, and may include services or Offrces consistent with the general
purpose of the Mobile Home Park.
"Mobile Vendort' means a Use providing for an independentþ operated vehicle, structure, or
mobile food vending apparaírs occupying public space, typically for the purpose of
providing food and beverages, retail products, or services for commercial sale by a
business entity, in an outdoor setting to either passers-by or seated patrons. Mobile
Vendors are only allowed to operate on public land in compliance with Town bylaws.
"Motel" means a Use providing rooms or suites for temporary sleeping accommodation for
the travelling public, each unit of which has its own sanitary facilities and may include
a Kitchen.
rrMotor Vehiclet' means any Motor Vehicle as defined inthe Motor Vehicle Act IRSBC 1996J
Chapter 318.
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r'Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Shop" means a Use providing for the repatr and
painting of automobiles, trucks and other vehicles.
rúMotor Vehicle Rentalt' means a Use providing for the rental of automobiles and light trucla,
together with incidental maintenance services, storage, and washing.
"Motor Vehicle Sales and Service" means a Use providing for the Retail sale of automobiles
and light trucks, together with incidental maintenance services, storage, washing, and
sales of parts. It does not include dealerships for the sale of Recreational Vehicles.
r(Motor Vehicle Service" means a Use providing for the routine washing, servicing or repair
of vehicles within a Buiftling, and for the sale of gasoline, petroleum products, and a
limited range of auto parts and accessories.
r'Multiple pwslling" means a residential Building or cluster of Buildings containing three or
more Dwelling Units on a Lot andmay include: row housing, Cluster Housing,
Townh ouse and Aparûnent Building Uses.
"Nonconfonning" means a Use of land, Building or Structure which does not conform to the
regulations of this Bylaw for the Zones in which such LJse, Buiftling or Structure is
located, as of the date of the passing of this Bylaw.
"Offüce" means a Use providing for conducting the affairs of a Business and may include the
provision of administrative, business, clerical and secretarial agencies, consulting,
financial, Government Services, Health Services, insurance, professional , andreal
estate, services in an Office setting.
'¿Onsite Beer and'Wine Makingtt means a Use providing for the on-site production or
manufacturing of wine, beer or cider.
r'Outdoor Storage" means an Accessory Use providing for the storage of equipment, goods,
and mateÅals in the open air where such storage of goods and materials does not
involve the erection of permanent Structures or the material alteration of the existing
state of the land. Typical Uses include vehicle, construction materials or heavy
equipment storage but exclude salvage, rerycling, scrap yards, junk or Derelict Motor
Vehicles.
"Panhandle Lot" means a Lot which has its primary legal access from a Street through a
narro\M strip of land which is an integral part of the Lot. This naffo\ry strip is referred to
as the panhandle area.
'rParking Lot, Publict' means a Use providing for vehicular parking which is intended for
public Use and not primarily intended for the use of residents, employees or clients of a
particular Development.
r'Passive Recreation" means a Use providing for non-motorized recreational activity that may
include Accessory Uses and Buildings that are consistent with passive recreational
activities. Typical Uses include: walking, canoeing, biking and wildlife observation.
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"Pîtio" means any solid Stnrcírre at Natural Grade or Approved Grade meant for support
of people or materials outdoors and less than0.6 m in height.
rrPawn Shop" means a Ifse where goods and chattels are taken atpawn and may be sold.
"Permitted LJset' means the primary use of land, Buildings or Structures which is in
accordance with the list of Pemitted Uses in the zone specific regulations lschedules B
through CCI of this Bylaw.
,rPersonal Services" means a Use providing for services to an individual which arerclatedto
the care and appeannce of the body. Typical Uses include: barber shops, hairdressers,
manicurists, tailors, dress makers, laundromat, and tanning salons.
"Porch" means aroofed, open Structure projecting from the exterior wall of a Building with
walls, which are open or screened.
r'Principal Buildirg" means theprrmary Building on a Lot in which a Permitted Use is
conducted, for example: in a residengalZone the Single Detached Dwelling would be
the Principal Building. No more than one Principal Building is permitted on a Lot
unless specifically provided for under this Bylaw.
'.Principal Dwslling Unit" means the required pimary Dwelling Unit located within a
Singls Detached Dwelling that any secondary Dwelling Unit located on that same
Lot is ancillary to.
.rPrivate Open Areat' means an outdoor areafor the exclusive use and enjoyment of residents
of a Dwelling Unit within a higher density residential Development. A Private Open
Area includes: decks, patios, and gardens.
rrPropane Sales and Refif" means a Use providing for consumer sales and refill of propane
tanks.
¿'Propane Storage and Service" means a Use providing for the storage, distributing and
servicing ofbulk propane fuel.
'rPublic Exhibit" means a Use providing for the collection of literary, artistic, musical and
similar reference materials for preservation or exhibition. Typical Uses include:
libraries, museums, art galleries, archaeological and cultural exhibits.
'rPublic Park" means a Use providing for outdoor passive or active recreation to the public
including: playgrounds, trails, environmentally sensitive areas, band shells, community
gardens, forest reserve, greenbelts, conservation areas, and nature areas. It may include
Accessory Uses and Buildings consistent with the general purpose of park land.
rrRapid-Drive-Thro'gh Vehicle Services" means a Use providing for rapid cleaning,
lubrication, maintenance, or repar services to Motor Vehicles. Typical Uses include
automatic or coin operated car washes, rapid lubrication shops or specialty rcpat
facilities.
r'Recreational Unit" means a transportable conveyance intended for motorized recreational
use and typically includes boats, all tenain vehicles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles.
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rrRecreational Unit Sales and Rental" means a Use providing for the Retail sale or rental of
new or used Recreational Units or similar light recreational equipment, together with
incidental maintenance services, storage, fuelling, washing, and sales of parts.
rrRecreational Vehicle" means a ffansportable conveyance intended as a tempora-ry
accommodation for travel, vacation, or recreational use and includes travel and tent
Trailers, motor homes, slide-in campers, and chassis-mounted camperc.
¿rRecreational Vehicle Sales and Rental" means a Use providing for the Retail sale or rental
of new or used Recreational Vehicles and may include sales of parts.
"Recycling Depot" means a Use providing for the return, recycling and storage of post
consumer refuse such as glass, plastics, cans, cardboard, newspapers, electronic
materials and other types of containers with rerycling activities predominantly carcied
out within a Building.
¡¿Religious Assembly" means a Use providing for the assembly of persons for religious
worship, services, or rites, and may include: accessory food and beverage service,
administration, educational, social, recreational, charitable or philanthropic activities,
spectator entertainment, patron participation entertainment, and a residence for a
carctaker or head of congregation. Typical Uses include: chapel, church, convent,
monastery, mosque, parish hall, rectory, seminary, synagogue, and temple.
'¿Residential Sales Centre" means atemporary Use providing for the market of residential
Development or undeveloped Lots.
"Resort Accommodation and Conventiont' means a Use providing rooms or suites as
temporary sleeping accommodations for the traveling public such as Hotels and
Motels. It may include Accessory lJses consistent with accommodation and
convention Development including banquet, seminar, trade la:.u. and convention
Facilities.
r'Resort Amenity Facilities" means a Use providing space for the recreational use and
enjoyment of tourists. Typical Uses include: fitness rooms, pools, spas, and meeting
rooms.
"Restaurant" means a Use providing for the sale of food to the general public for either
consumption within the Facility or delivery, but excludes drive-through, and Fast
Food Out1ets.
'rRetailt' means a commercial Use where goods, merchandise, and other materials are offered
for sale to the general public and includes limited on-site storage or limited seasonal
outdoor sales to support the Retail operation. It may include the manufacturing of
products to be sold on site, provided the Gross Floor Area used for manufacturing
does not exceed 25o/o of the Gross Floor Area of the Retail stores. Typical Uses
include: food, grocery, pharmaceutical, Retail liquor sales, clothing, thrift, and
sporting goods stores.
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rrRetail, Commercialtt means a Use providingfor the selling of goods to the general public or
by membership and is located in alarge Building which exceeds a Gross Floor Area
of 3,000 m2.
rúRetail, Conveniencet, means a Use providing for the Retail sale of goods required by area
residents, travelling public or employees on a day to day basis which does not exceed
250 m2 in Gross Floor Area.
rrRiparian Assessment Atea" means:
for a stream, the 30.0 m strip on both sides of the stream, measured from the
high water mark,
for a ravine less than 60.0 m wide, a strþ on both sides of the stream measured
from the high water mark to a point that is 30 m beyond the top of the ravine
bank, and
for a ravine 60.0 m wide or greatet, a sÍip on both sides of the stream
measured from the high water mark to a point that is 10 m beyond the top of
the ravine bank.
rrscreen,, means a Fence, Building, Structure or Landscape Area providng a visual barriet to
conceal parking, garbage collection, and storage lfses.
r(seasonal Vendort' means a Use providing for the seasonal sale of goods crafls and produce
for not more than 120 days. Seasonal Vendors require valid Business Licenses and
limited to two per lot. Seasonal Vendors may be required to provide additional
parking on-site. Typical uses include: seasonal fruit stand, ice cream stand, garden
stand.
r.secondary Residential p$'sllingtt means a self contained accessory prvslling Unit either
detached or within a Single Detached Dwelling, containing sleeping, living, Kitchen
and sanitary facilities, accessible by a separate entrance, for use as a residenceby a
household.
,.secondary Residential þ¡¡rslling, Detachedt' means a selÊcontained Secondary Residential
Dwelling, separate and accessory to a Single Detached þ¡pslling, maybe further
classified as either a Garden Suite or Coach House.
r.Secondary Suite,, means a selÊcontained Secondary Residential Dwelling, located within a
Single Detached þwslling.
r.Security Persons Dwelling Unit" means a Use providing for on-site accommodation for
persons employed on the property. Examples include a residence for the site caretaker,
operator of a commercialor industrial Facility, or for the on-duty security personnel.
One Security Persons Dwelling Unit is permitted on a Lot and its Gross Floor Area
shall not exceed 200m2.
.rSelf Storage,t means a Use providing for separate, individual, andprivate indoor storage
spaces of various sizes, to be individually leased or rented for varying periods of time.
Self Storage includes "mini storage" but does not include Warehouses.
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rrSetback" means the horizontal distance separating a Buiftling, Structure or Use from a Lot
Line or other specified location measured at Natural Grade or Approved Grade.
"Sigtt" means any device or medium, including its supporting Structure, visible from any
Highway or Lot other than the one on which it is located, and arc typicatly used to
attract attention for advertising, information or identification purposes.
r'$ingls Detached Dwellingt' means housing on a single titled Lot consisting of one Dwelling
Unit intended for use by one household, andmay include a Secondary Suite where
provided for in accordance with this Bylaw.
"Sleeping Unit' means a habitable room not equipped with self-contained cooking facilities,
providing accommodation for guests.
"Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids" means a Use providing for the storage of
flammable and combustible materials in accordance with the regulations outlined in
the Britßh Columbia Fire Code, the National Fire Protection Act, and the British Columbia
Building Code.
"Storey, means that portion of a Building which is situated between the top of any floor and
the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between
the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
ú'Storey, First" means the uppermost Storey having its floor level not more than 2 m above
Natural Grade or Approved Grade.
'rStorey, Second" means the Storey above the first.
r'Street" means a Highway under the Town of Golden Subdivision and Deuelopment Bylaw that is
more than 5.4 m wide ifpaved and6.0 m wide if not.
"Street, Off' means taking place offof the Street.
rúStructufal Alteration" means any change or addition to the supporting members of a
Structure, including the foundation, bearing walls, rafters, columns, beams or girders
where the total value of the change or alteration does not exceed 7 5o/o of the assessed
value of the existing Structure. Changes or additions exceeding 7 5o/o of the assessed
value of the existing Structure are considered a new Structure.
'rstructurerr means a Construction of any kind whether fixed to, supported by or sunk into
land or water and may include: towers, flagroles, swimming pools, docks, Signs,
antennas, tanks, but excludes, underground water and sewage infrastructure,hard
surfacing, and mechanical equipment such as a gas meter or propane tank that is
permanentþ affixed to a Building or Structure by way of plumbing or other duct work.
¿rSustain¿þle Irigation System" means a method of irrigation designed by a Landscape
Architect or Landscape Industry Certified Designer that meets the needs of the
Landscaping for which it is prescribed. Typical systems or techniques may include
xeriscaping, rainwater collection, or other proven water conserving techniques.
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r.Taxi Dispatchtt means a Use providing for aTaxi Office, dispatch services, and the storage
offleet vehicles.
.rTourism Retail and Servicest' means a Use providtngfot Retail, Office and service directly
related to the tourism industry.
rrTourist Information Centret' means a Facility primarily used to provide visitor information
on travel, the hosting community, and local attractions as well as assistance with
accommodation reservations. This Use includes Accessory lIses such as Retail
Convenience, Tourism Retail and Services, Restaurant, and may include the sharing
of space with related community organizations.
rrTow TruckDispatch and Storage Yarú" means a Use providing for the dispatch of tow
trucks in combination with a premise used for the temporary storage of Motor
Vehicles in a wrecked, discarded, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition.
"Townt' means the Town of Golden.
"Townhouse" means a residential Building containing three or ¡¡6¡s p\ñ¡6lling Units that
share common party walls, floors or ceilings with Adjace¡1þwslling Units, with each
Dwelling Unit having aseparate exterior entrance.
.'Trîiler" means any Trailer as defined inthe Motor Vehicle Act IRSBC 1996] Chapter 318.
,rTruck Stop,, means a Use providing goods and services for long-haul truck drivers. This use
includes Gas Bar, Retail, and Accessory Uses consistent with general truck stop Uses.
rrlJserr means the purposes for which land, a Building or a Structure is arranged or intended,
or for which either land, v$1¡1ldin5, or a Structure is, or may be, used for, occupied
andmaintained. Permitted Uses are categorized as residential, commercial, industrial
or institutional and are listed within the zone specific regulations lschedules B through
cq.
rrutility Services, Major,, means a Use providing for utility infrastructure pulposes which is
ükely to have a major impact on Adjacent Uses by virtue of potential emissions, effects
or appearartce. Typical Uses include: sewage treatment plants, major pump houses,
water towers or tanks, sewage lagoons, snow dumping sites, sludge disposal beds,
garbage transfer, power terminal and distributing stations, and power generattng
stations.
.rutility Services, Minor" means a Use providing for utility infrasffucture purposes which has
minor impact on the environment or Adjacent Uses by virtue of appearance, noise,
size, traffic generation or operational characteristics. Typical Uses include: telephone
exchanges, storm water ponds, wells, booster andpump stations, coÍìmunication
towers, and required broadband infrastructure.
.rViewscapet, means the visible area extending out from a point, a line, an arc or specifi.c
locality in an area of historic, scenic or environmental value that is deemed by this
Bylaw to be worthy of preservation.
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r''Warehouse" means a Use providing for the storage and distribution of goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles or things, whether ot not the storage is contained in
separately occupied secured storage aÍeas or lockers.
'f-Watercoutse" means any natural depression with visible banks which contains, or
intermittentþ contains, water and includes any lake, river, stream, creek, spring,
ravine, swamp, gulch, coulee, wetland or surface source of water, whether containing
fish or not, including intermittent streams, and drarnage works which contain fish.
r''Wrecking Yard" means a Use providing for the collection, demolition, dismantlement,
storage, salvage, recycling or sale of waste materials including scrap metal, vehicles,
machinery, and other discarded materials.
(Yard Area, Front" means the arcabetween Side Lot Lines extending from the Front Lot
Line to the Front Building Line defined by the nearest above Natural Grade or
Approved Grade wall or supporting member of a Buil¡ling or Structure.
"Yard Area, Exterior'Side" means a Side Yard Area immediately adjoimng a Street.
'3Yard Area, Intcrior-Side" means a Side Yard Area other than an Exterior-Side Yard Area.
t'Yard Ar.ea, Reat" means the area between the Side Lot Lines extending from the Rear Lot
Line to the Reat Building Line defined by the nearest above Natural Grade or
Approved Grade wall or supporting member of a Building or Structure.
'lYard Area, Sidett means that arca of the Lot which extends from a Front Yard Area to the
Rear Yard Area be¡veen the Side Lot Line and the nearest above Natural Grade or
Approved Grade wall or supporting member of a Building or Structure.
Figure 4-4YaúAreas
Rear Yård Are¿
Side Yard Ar€¡
Fronl Yard Afea
"Zone" means the areas into which the Town is divided in accordance with ¡¡s l6ning Map
lschedule Al of this Bylaw, and for which specific regulations are outlined herein for
each area.
ßZoningMapt' means the map of the local geographic arcathat defines current zoning
designations andlandUse. It is attached as a Schedule to this Bylaw fschedule A]
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Section 5 Zone Names
5.1 Zones
1) For the purposes of this Bylaw the Town is divided into districts called Zones. The Zones
are shown on the ZsningMap lschedule A].
5.2 Zone Titles
1) The Zones shown on the Zs¡i¡gMap [schedule A]have titles and abbreviatedmap
symbols to describe theZone. The titles andabbreviatedmap symbols may be used
interchangeably throughout this Bylaw in reference to the Zones. The following is a list of
theZone titles and abbreviated map symbols on the Zs¡i¡EiNlap fschedule A] andrnthe
regulations contained in the Bylaw.
Table 5-l Zone Titles
ZONE TITLE
ZONE SYMBOL
Residential Zones
R1
Sinele Detached Residential
Sinele Detached with Secondary Residential
RlS
Flexible Residential
R1D
R2
Twin Residential
R2A
Twin Residential Sensitive
Multiflex Residential
R3
Hieh-Densifv Residential
R4
R5
Residential Reserve
R6
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Subdivision
R7
Commercial Zones
C1
Historic Downtown Commercial
C2
Mixed-Use Commercial
General Commercial
C3
C4
Hiehway Corridor Commercial
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ZONE SYMBOL
ZONE TITLE
C5
Transition Commercial
C6
Resort Commercial
Industrial Zones
M1
Commercial Industrial
M2
Lieht Industrial
M3
Heavy Industrial
M4
Railway Industrial
M5
Airport Industrial
Institutional Zones
I1
Communify Utilities and Services
T2
Community Education and Culture
I3
Community Care and Resource
Park Zones
P1
Parks and Trails
P2
Recreation and Facilities
Environment Zones
AR
Agricultural Reserve
ER
Environmental Reserve
C omprehensive Development Zones
CDl
Gateway Comprehensive Development
CD2
Golden Key Comprehensive Development
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Section 6 General Development Regulations
6.1 Application
1) Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, the following General Development
Regulations shall apply to all Development.
6.2 Accessory Buildings and Structures
1) All Accessory Buildings and Structures shall:
a. not be situated on aLot unless the Principal B¡flding, to which it is accessory, has
afueady been Constructed or will be Constructed simultaneously;
b. not be used as ¿ þwslling Unit or Sleeping lJnit, except as otherwise provided for
in this Bylaw;
c. not be located within a Front Yard Area, or Exterior-Side Yard Area;
d. be in accordance with the zone specific regulations [schedules B through CQ; and
e. be deemed to be a portion of the Principal Building if connected by foundation,
roofline or roof structure to the Principal Building (including pergolas and
trellises).
2) When located within a residential Zone, Accessory Buildings anil Structures shall:
a. not have atotal Ground Floot Area among all Accessory Buildings and
Structures, exceeding the lesser of 65 mz or 50o/o of the Ground Floor Area of the
Principal Buildingl
b. not exceed the Builrling Height of the Principal Building; and
c. not exceed two per Principat Building.
6.3 Cor:ner Yisibility
1) No obstruction to visibility whether from Buildings, Structures, Motor Vehicles, or other
impediments shall be permitted within a Corner Visibility Triangle and such triangles
shall be subject to the following:
a. the Comer Yisibility Triangle, in the case where two minor Streets intersect, is
determined by defining the triangular area formed within a Comer Lot by the
intersecting Street Lot Lines, or the projections thereof, and a straight line
connecting them 6.0 m, measured along the Street Lot Lines, from their point of
intersection; and
b. a Fence or Landscaping is considered to be an obstruction if over 1.0 m in height.
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6.4 Fences
1) The requirements for Fences also apply to hedges, and any other Structures that would be
defined as a Fence under this Bylaw. All fences shall:
a. be consistent with the Principat Building tnregard to quality of construction,
design, and materials;
b. not be within a Front Yard Area on a commercial or industrial Lot;
c. not consist of barbedwire within a non-indusúialZone; and
d. not consist of razor wtre;
2) The height of Fences shall:
a. be determined by measuring vertically from the Natural Grade or Approved
Grade to the highest part of the Fence;
b. not exceed 1.0 m within a Corner Visibility Triangle;
c. not exceed 1 .0 m within a Front Yard Area of a residenti al Zone; and
d. not exceed 2.0 mn a non-industnalZote; and
e. not exceed 3.0 m in an industrial Zone.
6.5 Flamm¿þlg and Combustible Storage
l) All storage of flammable and combustible materials in the Town shall be in accordance
with the regulations outlined inthe British Columbia Fire Code, the National Fire Protection
Act, andthe British Columbia Building Code.
6.6 Flood Control Requirements
1) A1l Developnent within the Town is subject to the regulations contained within the
F'loodplain Management Bylaw.
6.7 Maximum Building Heights Exceptions
1) The following Structures shall not exceed twice the maximum allowable building height
permitted by the zone: chimneys, aerials, antennae, water towers, wind machines,
monuments, belfries, cupolas, observation and transmission towers, solar panels, steeples,
solar thermal collectors, vents or flagloles.
2) Any mechanical or structural appurtenance such as elevator housings, roof stairway
entrances, ventilating equipment and skylights, constituting not more than ten percent
(10%) of the total roof area of a building, may exceed the height limitations specified for
each zone provided that the appurtenance is Screened from view.
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6.9
Lighting
1) Lighting is to be desþed with due consideration to Adjacent Development andland
Uses, and shall:
a. not interfe¡e with the view of the night sþ or spill into sur¡ounding properties;
b. be directed downward;
c. not interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic control device; and
d. in areas with public access, be in accordance with the principles of Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Outdoor Storage
1) Outdoor Storage, for the pu{pose of this Bylaw is an Accessory Use and shall:
a. not be located within a Front Yard Area;
b. not be located in the Side Yard Area of a commercial Zone;
c. not be located within 3.0 m of an Exterior Lot Line or that part of alot Line
Abutting a non-industrnl Zone;
d. be Screened from view in accordance with Section 7 |andscaping and screming
regulations].
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ó.10 Prohibited Uses
1) Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this Bylaw, the following Uses are prohibited
in any andallZones:
a. the manufacturing, refining, rendering, bulk storage or distillation of fertilizers, oil,
glue from organic sources, acids, ammonia, chlorine, coal, creosote, explosives,
petroleum, tar, fireworks, ammunition, glue, petroleum, tar or other hazatdovs
materials;
b. the bulk storage of industrial chemicals, radioactive hazardous waste, hazardous
biological waste or liquid industrial waste unless in direct association with a
Permitted Use in the Zone;
c. the manufacnrring or bulk storage of combustible, explosive, inflammable, or
dangerous liquids, gases or materials unless in direct association with a Pemitted
Use in theZone;
d. the rendering of fats or animal products, atanîery or anabattoi;
e. 'Wrecking Yards;
f. the Use of any Metal Storage Container, coach body, Motor Vehicle, Íactor
Trailer or other Trailer for storage, sales, or signage purposes;
g. the Use of any Metal Storage Container, coach body, Motor Vehicle, ttactor
Trailer or other Trailer for human habitation;
h. the parking or storage of any Trailer or Motor Vehicle oî ayacant Lot; and
i. the Use of Metal Storage Containers and in any residentialZone
6.ll Riparian Assessment Areas
1) Except as otherwise indicated, itahcized words and terms used in this Section have the
same meanings as in the Fish Protection Act and Riparian Area Regulation, B.C. Reg.
376/2004, and despite any other provisions in this Bylaw, this Section must be interpreted
consistently with those enactments.
2) In respect of Development within a Riparian Assessment Area:
a. "Commercial" means Development in relation to a commercial IJse, but does not
include farming, forestry, or industrial Development;
b. "Industrial" means Development in relation to light or heavy industry, or other
industrial Uses described in this Bylaw, but does not include farming or forestry
Development;and
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c. "Residential" means Development in relation to residential LIse, including
Accessory Use and Accessory Buildings and Structures and Home Based
Business Uses.
3) A person must not undertake Development for a Commercial,Industrial or Residential
pulpose except:
a. in accordance with a permit issued only for the purpose of enabling reconstruction
or repar of a permanent structure described in section 911 (8) of t}re Local Gowmment
Act if the Structr¡re remains on its existing foundation; or
b. in accordance with subsection (4).
4) A person must not proceed with Development within a Riparian Assessment Area until,
at the sole expense of the owner or developer, the requirements of subsections (5) or (6) are
met.
5) For each Development proposal:
a. a Qualified Environmenøl Professional ("QEP") must be retained to conduct an
assessment under the Riparian Area Regulation, in accotdance with the assessment
methods set out in the Schedule to that Regulation, and prepare an assessment
report, wherein the QEP certifies that he or she is qualified to carry out the
assessment, that the assessment methods were followed, and that, in his or her
professional opinion:
i. if the Development is implemented as proposed, there will be no harmful
alteration, disruption or destruction of nattxal features, functions and
conditions that support fish life processes in the Riparian Area; or
ii. if the Riparian Areas identified in the report are proteúed from the
Development, and the measures identified as necessary to protect the
integrity of those aÍeas from the effects of the development are
implemented, there will be no harmful alteration, disruption or destruction
of natural features, functions and conditions that support fish life processes
in the Riparian Assessment Area; and
b. the Town must receive written notice from the Ministry of Environment (British
Columbia) that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministry of Environment
have been notified of the Development proposal and provided with a copy of the
assessment report described inparagraph (a).
6) Where an assessment report indicates that implementation of a Development proposal
would result in harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of natural feafures, functions
and conditions that support fish life processes in the Riparian Assessment Area, the owner
or developer must provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development
Services that the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction is authorized by the Minister
of Fisheries and Oceans Canada orby a regulation under the Fßheries Act (Canada).
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7) Without limiting subsections (3) and (4), for the purposes of this subsection, a
Development proposal includes construction related to a proposed farming IJse or
operation within a Riparian Assessment Area. A Development proposal must be
accompanied by the following information:
a. a storm water management plan for the purpose of minimizing the impact of the
Development within the Riparian Area, both during andafter the Development is
complete and operational , including measures and recommendations that address:
water quality and quantity;
erosion control;
physical rlrparian functions ;
impact on fish and wildlife habitat;
retention of existing trees and indigenous vegetation to the extent that is
possible and pr acticable;
if the area to be developed was previously clearedof indigenous vegetation,
or is to be cleared during the process of the proposed Development, a plan
prepared by a Landscape Architect or Landscape Industry Certified
þssigner who is currently certified to practice in British Columbia,
working in conjunction with a QEP, to provide a re-vegetation plan subject
to conditions specified within the Development Permit, using vegetation
that is fudigenous to the Town, selected for erosion control or
enhancement of fish and animal habitat, and suitable for the soil, light and
groundwater conditions of the site; and
b. if the Riparian Assessment Area includes a slope of 30 percent or more, a repofi
preparcd by a professional Engineer or geoscientist who is currently certified to
practice in British Columbia, providing measures and recommendations to
protect slope stability during the Development and after its completion.
1.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
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6.12 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
1) Swimming pools and hot tubs shall:
a. not be within a Front Yard Area;
b. if above Natural Grade or Approved Gtade, meet the Setbacks of Accessory
S6lrrin gs and Structures;
c. if at Natural Grade or Approved Grade be Setback 1.5 m from any Interior Lot
Line or Rear Lot Line and 3.0 m from any Exterior Lot Line;
d. if at Natural Grade or Approved Grade be enclosed by a minimum 1.5 m high
Fence actrngas a non climbable gtard1, and
e. have at any opening within the required Fencing a self-closinggate that is lockable
and latched at the highest practical point.
6.13 Temporary Buildings and Structures
1) All temporary Buildings and Structures shall:
a. be in accordance with Section 6 fsubsection 6.2: accessory buildings and structuresl;
b. require avalidBuilding Permit; and
c. be limited to a maximum of 90 days
2) Fabríc-Covered Structures shall not exceed one per Lot and will require engineering
specifications for both construction and anchorage prior to Building Pemit issuance.
3) On a Lot where construction is taking place a temporary Building or Structure shall:
a. have avalid Building Pemit for the building project for which the temporary
Building or Strucûrre is being used, and at the expiration of such permit or final
inspection for that permit, the Building or Structure shall be removed within 30
days;
b. be allowed for Use as a construction site Office andmay consist of a Metal
Storage Container, Trailer or dumpster for the storage of tools, equipment,
materials, and refuse; and
c. be located on the Lot with active construction, positioned so as not to cause a
public hazard, nuisance or interfere with required parking spaces.
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6.14
6.15
Motor Yehicle Storage
1) Storage of Motor Vehicles including Recreational Vehicles and Trailers in a residential
Zone shall:
a. not be within a Front Yard Area, unless in a Driveway;
b. be in accordance with the Town of Golden Property Maintenance Bylaw;
c. be owned by a resident of the Dwelling Unit; and
d. not include commercial Motor Vehicles in excess of 5,600 kg licensed gross
vehicle weight, unless stored within an entirely enclosed Building.
2) Storage of Motor Vehicles and Trailers in a non-residential Zone shaTl:
a. be located in a designatedparking area;
b. not be located within a Front Yard Area;
c. be in accordance with Town of Golden Propety Maintenance Byløw;
d. not exceed the number permitted within the Town of Golden Property Maintenance
Bylaw, unless such Motor Vehicles form an integral part of a Pernritted Use on the
Lot;and
e. not allow the Outdoor Storage of a Derelict Motor Vehicle, Derelict Trailer or
parts of a vehicle other than in a permitted salvage, scrap or Tow Truck Dispatch
and Storage Yard.
Pennitted Yard Encroachments
1) Architectural features projecting into any Setback:
a. may include belt courses, chimneys, comices, eaves, replacement residential
exterior cladding, and similar architectural features; and
b. may extend a maximum of 0.6 m into a Setbackof 1.2 m or greater in width and a
maximum 0.3 m into a Setback of less than I.2 m in width.
2) Balconies may project:
a. into a Front Setback or Rear Setback, a maximum of 1.5 m; and
b. into a Side Setback, a maximum distance equal to 25o/o of the Side Setback width.
3) Bay Windows may project:
a. into a Front Setback orRear Setback, a maximum of 1.0 m; and
b. into a Side Setback, a maximum of 0.3 m but not within 1.2 m of aSide Lot Line.
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4) Central Air Conditioning Units / HeatPump Units may project:
a. into a Rear Setback and Side Setback but not within L2 m of a Side Lot Line.
5) Decks may project:
a. into a Front Setback or Rear Setback, a maximum of 1.5 m; and
b. into a Side Setback, a maximum distance equal to 25o/o of the Side Setback width.
6) Below Natural Grade or Approved Grade Entrance Pad and steps leading thereto may
project:
a. into a Front Setback or Rear Setback, a maximum of 2.5 m; and
b. into any Side Setback but not within L2 m of a Side Lot Line.
7) Porches may project:
a. into aFront orRear Setback, a maximum of2.5 m.
8) Stairs may project:
a. if having a maximum height of 0.3 m above the Natural Gtade of the Lot, into
any Side Setback or Front Setback or Rear Setback without restriction;
b. if having a height greater than 0.3 m above the Natural Grade of the Lot ground,
c. into any Side Setback or Front Setback or Rear Setback but not within 1.2 mof a
Lot Line; and
d. the steps shall have a maximum totaTúeadarea of 5.0 m2 within a Setback.
9) 'Wheelchair Ramps and Lifts may project:
a. into any Side Setback but not within 1.2 m of a Side Lot Line;
b. into any Rear Setback but not within L2 m of aRear Lot Line; and
c. into any Front Setback but not within 2.5m of aFront Lot Line.
10) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, no encroachment, except Building
projection located a minimum of 3.0 m above the Natural Grade orApproved Grade,
shall be permitted into a required Parking Lot, access area, a required parttngspace or
Driveway leadtng thereto.
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Section 7 Landscaping and Screening Regulations
7.1 Application
1) Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, the following Landscaping and Screening
Regulations shall apply to Development requiring a Development Permit.
7.2
2) All Landscape Plans shall be submitted at the time of Development Permit application.
General Landscaping Requirements
1) In cases where property is to be developed in phases, Landscaping shall be provided on
that portion of the property which is indicated on the Approved Landscape Plan. In
subsequent phases, on the remainder of the property, temporary Landscaping shall be
required until the remainder of the property is developed.
2) AX Landscape Areas and installations shall be in accordance with the British Columbia
Landscape & Nursery Association BC Landscape Standard 2008 øh EÐ, and shall be
regularly maintained.
3) All Landscaping required by this Bylaw shall be watered by either an Automatic
Irigation System or a Sustainable Lrigation System.
4) No landscaping shall generate runoffonto sidewalks, Streets or parking areas.
5) The retention of indigenous trees and vegetations is encouraged andwill be credited
towards the required Landscape Area.
6) Mature trees are to be retained on site, however, should that not be possible, the removal,
moving, or replacement of the trees with comparable mature trees shall be in a manner,
location, and quantity to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Services before
any such vegetation is removed.
7) In cases where trees and groundcover has been retained, a letter from a Landscape
Arclitect or a Landscape Industry Certified Designer shall be submitted, indicating the
mitigation measures required during construction to ensure health of the vegetation.
8) All Landscape Areas require gradingand shall:
a. maintain a maximum 1:3 slope (33%) for lawn areas;
b. maintain a maximum 1:2 slope (50%) for shrub or ground cover ¿reas;
c. maintain a minimum 1:50 slope (2%) for cross slope for any landscape areas;
d. direct overland drarnage along or away from any Landscape Buffers to on-site
collection points away from Buildings;
e. have all areas in which the existing slope exceeds 30% identified on a Landscape
Plan;and
f. have all areas developed and impacted by Development with slopes greater than
30% rehabittated using indigenous vegetation common to the site.
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9) All Landscaping shall consist of species known to be resilient in the Golden climate.
10) New trees and shrubs shall be set back a minimum of 3.0 m from all underground utilities.
11) Landscaping in accordance with an Approved Landscape Plan shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Manager of Development Services prior to occupancy.
12) Notwithstanding the previous provision lsubsection 7.2: general landscaping requirements], the
Manager of Development Services may waive the requirement for landscape completion as
a condition of occupancy under the following conditions:
a. Where seasonal weather conditions prevent landscape completion.
b. Where circumstances require occupancy prior to landscape completion. In this
case, application shall be made in writing to the Manager of Development
Services;
i. indicating the reason for the delay in Landscaping andthe reason for the
need for occupancy;
ii. identiffing the date of landscape completion; and
iii. providing a new Standby Irrevocable Letter of Credit if the completion date
extends beyond the expiry date of the existing Standby Irrevocable Letter of
Credit.
7.3 Landscaping Areas
1) In a residential Zone, a minimum of 30% of the Lot shall be landscaped.
2) InacommercialZone, aminimum of I0% oftheLotshallbelandscapedandaminimum
of 60% of the Front Yard Area shall be landscaped. In the case that lot coverage exceeds
85% of the site, landscaping requirements may be waived.
3) In an industrialZone, a minimum of l0% of the Lot shall be landscaped and a minimum
of 60% of the Front Yard Area shall be landscaped.
4) In any other Zonea minimum of 20%of the Lot Area shall be landscaped.
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7.4 Landscape Buffer
l) Landscape Buffers are required for all Development Adjacent to a residentialZone, and
shall:
a. be 3.0 m in width;
b. be continuous along the affected property boundaries, intemrpted only by
walkways and Driveways providing access to the properËy;
c. be included in the total required Landscaping Area;
d. when provided for the purpose of Screening, be a minimum of 1.5 m in height; and
Figure 7 -l Landscape Buffer
t.J
Refuse and Recycling Bins
1) Refuse bins, including all other large receptacles used for the temporary storage of
materials, shall:
a. require Screening equivalent in height to the refuse or recycling bin;
b. be located a minimum of 3.0 m from any Abutting residential Zone;
c. when within an enclosure designed for vehicle access, provide unobstructed access
with a minimum width of 3.0 m and a minimum vertical clearance of 4.6 m.
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7.6 Landscape Plans
1) Landscape Plans shall be preparedby either a Landscape Architect or a Landscape
Industry Certified Designer, be in metric scale and shall include the following:
a. the address andlegal description of the Lot on which the Landscaping is to occur;
b. the location and type of Adjacent land Uses;
c. the total area of on-site Landscaping;
d. all existing and proposed Lot Lines, Setbacks, easements, rights-oÊway, and existing and
future roads;
e.
all utility service lines, whether overhead or underground;
f. cross sections to illustrate the gradng design intent where Landscape Buffers have a slope
3:1 or more;
C. the extent, location, top and bottom spot elevations, materials, and fmish of required site
retaining walls;
h. the extent of existing vegetation to be retained, relocated or removed including the location,
size, and species of all trees, and the outline of nafwal shrubs and ground cover;
i. details of proposed landscaping showing the location, species, proposed planttng stze,
quantities, and the location, andsize;
a detailed plant list indicating species of plants, planting size, spacing, and quantities
shown;
k. details of watering provisions in accordance with Town of Golden Water System Rates and
Reguletions Bylaw lsection 8l;
1. length of maintenance and plant gtarantee periods;
m. the location, height, extent, materials, and desþ elevation of any proposed Fencing,
screening, or landscape features;
details ofproposed grading at a contour level ofnot greater than 1.0 m ofall areas ofthe
Landscape Buffer and Adjacent Sfteet or Boulevard up to edge of pavement with a slope
of 3:1 or steeper. For the balance of the buffer/Borlevard flatter than 3:1, show by contours
and/or slope arrows the surface dratnage patterns, related degree of slope and location of
storm water catchment facilities;
o. slopes and spot elevations throughout parking and Landscaping Areas;
p. a detailed plan of the Landscaping features within a required Landscape Buffer area; and
q. the name, title and contact information for all professionals involved in the Landscaping of
the project.
n.
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2) Upon Landscape Plan approval by the Manager of Development Services, a
comprehensive capital cost estimate of the value of the Landscaping, preparedby either a
Landscape Architect, or a Landscape Industry Certified þssigner; costs to include plant
material, concrete vehicle stops, curbing, irrigation systems, Fencing walls, hard surfaces,
site furniture, lighting, and labour.
3) Prior to any deviation to an Approved Landscape Plan the Landscape Architect or
Landscape Industry Certified Dssigner shall submit proposed revisions to the Landscape
Plans and a letter of rationale highlighting the changes, including any applicable cost
changes, to the Manager of Development Services for approval.
7.7 Landscape Security Deposit
1) A landscape security deposit is required as a condition of Development Pernrit approval
and should be in accordance with the following:
a. A Standby Irrevocable Letter of Credit, or cash in a form satisfactory to the Town
shall be provided to the extent of l25o/o of the estimated cost of the Landscaping as
calculated in the comprehensive capital cost estimate accompanying the Approved
Landscape Plans.
b. The Manager of Development Services may release up to 75o/o of the security
deposit upon receivingaLetter of Completion veriffing that the landscaping has
been completed in accordance with the Approved Landscape Plans.
c. The remaining security deposits will be released, providing the landscaping is
confirmed to be in healthy condition, two yeats after completion of the
Landscaping work.
d. If Landscaping is not completed in accordance with the Approved Landscape
Plan or is not in a healthy condition two years after landscape completion, the
remaining security deposit can be drawn on by the Town to complete the
Landscaping.
7.8 LandscapinglnspectionProcedure
1) Two landscaping inspections will be undertaken by the Manager of Development Services
or the Building Official, upon a written request of the applicant at the following stages:
a. upon final completion of the landscape project and the receipt of a Letter of
Completion veriffing that the Landscaping has been completed substantially in
accordance \Mith the Approved Landscape Plan.
b. two years after final completion of Landscaping.
Section 7
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Section 8 Parking and L o ading, Regulatio ns
8.1 Application
1) Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, the followingParktngand Loading
Regulations shall apply to all Development.
8.2 Off-Street Yehicle Parking
1) All OftStreet parking shall:
a. be provided in accordance with Table 8-1 þarking requirementsl
b. where calculation of the total number of parking spaces yields a fractional number,
be rounded to the nearest whole number;
where any Development undergoes an increase in Gross Floor Area due to
addition or extemal renovation, be increased to equal or exceed the OflStreet
parktngrequirements required under the regulations of this Bylaw to the entire
Building, Structr¡re or Use as modified in size, this increase must also consider
parkngfor both visitors and the disabled;
d. where Table 8-l þarkingrequirementsl does not clearly define requirements for a
particular Development, be determined by the single tlse or combination of Uses
most representative of the proposed Development;
e. where a Development consists of a mix of tlses, be determined by calculating the
total sum of all Off-Street parking requirements for each Use in accordance with
Section 8 lsubsection 8.7: parking requirementsf;
f. when provided for visitors, be both easily accessible to nonresidents and clearly
marked "VISITOR PARKING" ;
g. when located in a non-residential Zone Adjacent to a residential Zote,be provided
with a Landscape Buffer in accordance with Section 7 (andscaping and screening
regulationsf; and
h. where a change of Use of an existing Building is proposed, require additional Off-
Street parking or loading spaces determined by the requirements of the proposed
Use.
c
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2) Parking spaces for persons with disability shall:
a. be provided if the British Columbia Building Code deems that disabled access to the
Development is required or if the associated Dwelling Unit is specifically desþed
and intended to be used by a disabled person;
b. be designated as a disability parking space using appropriate Signage;
c. be located closest to the entrance to the Building and within 10 m of a sidewalk let
down Adjacent to a Building;
d. be included in the calculation of the applicable minimum parking requirement;
e. be in accordance with the British Columbia Building Code; and
f. not be less than 4.0 m in width or 7.0 m in length.
3) The location of Off-Street parking spaces serving residential Llses, unless otherwise
specified in this Bylaw, shall:
a.. be located on the same Lot as the Use serviced by parking; and
b. except for Developments with two or less p'¡¡rslling llnits, require an Off-Street
parking space or Driveway to be located a minimum of 1.5 m from any interior
side Street or 2.0 m of any flanking Street.
4) The location of Off-Street parking spaces serving Commercial Uses, shall be located on
the same Lot being served with the exception of the following:
a. required offstreet parttngfor non-residential uses in the C-l Zone may be located
not more than 200 m from the Lot being served; and
b. required offstreet parking for non-residential uses in the C-2 Zonemay be located
not more tlranl20 m from the Lotbeing served. Required oflstreet parking must
be located on a Lot in the same zone as the parcel being served.
Section 8
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5) The parking space dimensions for OÉStreet parking shall:
a. for perpendicular (90') parking layouts
i. have a minimum depth of 6.0 m;
ii. aminimumwidthof 2.7 m;and
iii. an aisle width of not less than 6.0m.
b. for parallelparking layouts:
i. have a minimum depth of 7.0 m;
ii. a minimum wrdthof 2.7 m; and
iii. an aisle width of not less than 3.5m.
c. have avertical clearance of at least 2.0 m;
d. if the access to the parkingarca is one-way, have a minimum Driveway width of
4.2 m;
e. in the case of covered parkingspaces directly accessed from a Lane with arigþt-of-
way width of 6.0 m or less, have aparking stall depth of at least 7.0 m; and
f. where the Use of aparkingspace is limited on one side by awaTl or a column, have
an unobstructed width of 3.7 m;
6) Angled parking layout will be considered with a traffic engineering report that includes a
proposed layout and shall be approved by both the Manager of Development Services and
the Manager of Operations.
7) Minimum dimensions of parking spaces for permitted vehicle, boat, ATV, recreational and
snow mobile Trailers shall be 3.5 m in width and 12.0 m in length.
S) Parking spaces may be configured as tandem parking f61 ¿ $ingls Detached Dwelling,
Duplex and Townhouse Development.
9) Drive through facilities shall:
a. have adeqtate queuing lanes provided on the property to accommodate vehicles
between the Lot Line and the ordering station. These queuing spaces shall be
exclusive of any other parking space and aisle requirements contained in this
Bylaw;and
b. not be visible from the Street. If the facilities needs to be visible from the Street
then a minimum Landscape Buffer 1.5 m wide and 1.2 m in height shall be
required.
Section 8
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8.3 Off-Street Loading Spaces
1) No person shall use any land, Building or Structure in any commercial, industrial or
institutional Zone for any pu{pose permitted by this Bylaw, unless loading spaces are
provided in accordance with Section 8 þarking and loadingregulationsl.
2) Number of Spaces for single and shared Uses
a. Where Development is proposed, including new Development or enlargement of
existing Development, Off-Street loading spaces shall be provided by the property
owner in accordance with this Bylaw.
b. The number of Off-Street loading spaces, required for each Use is specified in
Table 8-1 þarking requirementsf .
c. Where the minimum number of loading spaces is calculated on the basis of a rate
ot ratio, the required number of loading spaces shall be rounded to the next higher
whole number.
d. The loading space requirements for more than one Lfse on a single Lot or for a
Building containing more than one lfse, shall be the sum total of the loading space
requirements for each of the component IJses, unless otherwise noted through a
report from a qualified transportation Engineer.
3) Off-Street loading spaces shall:
a. be provided entirely within the Lot of the Development;
b. be Screened from Adjacent residential Zones; and
c. not be visible from the Street.
4)
Size and Access
a. Truck loading spaces shall be of adequate size and accessibility to accommodate
the vehicles expected to load and unload, but in no case shall a loading space be
less than 28 m2 in area, less than 3.5 m in width or have less than 4.0 m in
overhead clearance.
b. Bus loading spaces shall be a minimum of 3.ó m in width, a minimum of 12.2 min
length, and have a minimum clearance of 4.6 m.
c. Access to any loading area shall be provided internally to the Development or
from a Lane Abutting the Development, and ananged such that no backing or
turning movement of vehicles going to or from the Lot causes interference with
traffic on the Abutting Streets or Lanes.
d. Car loading spaces shall be located in immediate proximity of Building access
points and lowered curbs designed for wheelchair access.
Section 8
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Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 201 1
8.4
Development Standards for Parking and Loading Areas
1) Every Off-street parking orloadingarea required by this Bylaw to accommodate 3 or
more vehicles, and every access Street to a required parking or loading area, shall:
a. clearly delineate individual parking spaces, loading spaces, spaces for persons with a
disability, maneuvering aisles, entrances, and exits with pavement markings, Signs,
and/ or other physical means;
b. be designed to allow forward entry to and exit from the propeffy on which the parking
or loading area is located directly to a dedicated public Street orLane, without
encumbering any lands other than the subject property. This provision does not apply
where parkingor loading can be provided and accessed directly from an Abutting
Lane;
c. direct surface drainage to approved planttngareas or an approved on-site drainage
system;
d. consist of a durable, dust-free, hard surface of concrete, asphalt, grassqete or similar
material;
locate concrete wheel strips where stalls Abut sidewalks, B¡lildings, Streets or
landscaped areas; and
f. be Constructed with a slope not exceedtngío/o.
2) Any requirement for concrete or asphalt parking or loading areas does not apply to Public
Parks and open space Lfses.
3) Any refuse and recycling bins, storage or collection area co-existing with any parkingor
loading area shall:
a. be clearþ delineated as separate from and be in addition to the required parkingand
loading spaces;
b. be located such that collection vehicles can gain access without undue interference
with the operation of the parking and loadingarea; and
c. have Fenced or landscaped Screening in accordance with Section 7 pandscaping and
screeningl.
4) Every Off-Street parking or loading area required by this Bylaw to accommodate 16 or
more vehicles at Natural Grade or Approved Grade shall incorporate landscaped open
space within the parking arca calstlated on the basis of 0.75 m2 of Landscaped Island area
per required parkingandloadingspace. Landscaped Islands shall be located such that no
more than 8 linear parking spaces occur without creating a visual break, and shall be
landscaped in accordance with Section 7 llandscaping and screeningf .
5) Every Off-Street patking or loading area, and access thereto, shall have Fencing, curbs or
secured wheel stops to prevent vehicles from encroaching upon Lot Lines or interfering
with pedestrian mobility on sidewalks.
e
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6) Every Off-Street parking or loading area which is illuminated shall have all lighting
positioned in such a manner that light falltng onto Adjacent properties is minimized.
7) Identified pedesffian connections through parking areas shall use varied materials, raised
walkways and Landsc aptllg.
8.5 Off-Street Bicycle Parking
1) Any Development or redevelopment that requires Bicycle Parking, in accordance with
Table 8-1 þarking requirements], sha77'.
a. where calculation of the total number of Bicycle Parking spaces yields a fractional
number, have the required number of spaces rounded to the nearest whole number;
b. where more than one calculation of Bicycle Parking space requirements is
specified for a land LIse, have the greater requirement applied; and
c. where Table 8-1 þarking requirements] does not clearly define requirements for a
particular Development, have the single LIse or combination of Uses most
representative of the proposed Development used to determine the parking
requirement.
2) Required Bicycle Parking shall:
a. consist of compounds or rooms with lockable doors specifically provided and
equipped for bicycle storage or anchored racks Constructed of theft-resistant
material, capable of supporting the bicycle frame above its centre of gravity, and
shall enable the bicycle frame and front or rear wheel to be locked with a U-style
lock;and
b. be located in a convenient, well-lit location that is easily located, accessible by
visitors, and subject to casual surveillance by occupants of the Building.
8.ó Cash in Lieu
1) Notwithstanding Table 8-1 þarking requirements] the provision of required parking spaces
may, on request of the applicants, be waived subject to the condition that a cash
contribution be made to the municipality in accordance with the policy of Council.
Section 8
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8.7
Parking Requirements
1) The number of parking spaces required for Uses shall be calculated in accordance with
Table 8- 1 lminimum parking requirementsf .
Table 8-1 Minimum P arktngRequirements
LOADING
BICYCLE
USE
VEEICLE
Animal Uses
I per 35 m'zGFA
Animal Clinic
1 per 35 m'zGFA
Animal Daycare * Grooming
I per 35 m'zGFA
Animal Shelter
Cornmercial Uses
7per40 m'zGFA
Artisan Studio
lper 40 m'zGFA
I
Bakery, Butcher
I
I per 500 m'z
Building and Garden Supply
l per 50 m2 GFA
Business Support Services
lper 40 m'zGFA
I per 40 m'z GFA
Commercial School
I
Convention Facilities
the geatet of I per 5 seats or
20 per 100 m'? usedby
paüons
1
Equipment Sales and Rentals
lper 40 m'zGFA
1 per 30 m'zGFA
Financial Services
4 per Use plus I per 5 seats
Funeral Services
I per 50 m'zGFA
I
Garden Centre
I per 40 m'z GFA
1
1 per 100 m'z
Grocery Store
Home Based Business Class 2
I +1 per employee
Laundromat
I per 40 m'? GFA
1 per100 m'z
l per 30 m'zGFA
Offrce
I per 40 m'z GFA
I per100 m'z
Personal Services
Section I
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USE
YEEICLE
LOADING
BICYCLE
Recreational Unit Sales,/Rentals
I per 50 m'zGFA
I
Recreational Vehicle Sales,/Rentals
l per 50 m'zGFA
I
Residential Sales Centre
2per centre
Resort Accommodationt Convention
1 per room
I
7 per 20 Sleeping Units
Retail
I per 45 m'zGFA
I
I per100 m2
Retail Commercial
l per 30 m'zGFA
I
Seasonal Vendor
2 per Use
Entertainment a¡rd Recreation Indoor
Arena
1 per 3 seats
I
Cinema/Theatre
I per 5 seats
I
Curling Rink
4 per curling sheet
General Requirements
l per 30 m'zGFA
I per 50 m'z
Health and Fitness
1per20 m2 GFA
I
1 per 50 m'z
Racquet Club
2 per cotrt
Industrial
Accessory Warehouse Use
I per 200 m2 GFA
I
Contractor Services, General
l per 50 m':GFA
1
Contractor Services, Limited
l per 50 m2 GFA
1
Custom Indoor Manufacturing
1 per 50 m'?GFA
General Industrial Use
I per 50 m'zGFA
I
Heavy Industry Use
l per 100 m2 GFA
I
SelfStorage
1 per 200 m'zGFA
I
Wrecking Yard
5 Minimum
Section 8
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VEEICLE
LOADING
BICYCÏ,E
USE
Institutional Uses
I per 5 seats
I
Assembly Hall
I per 5 children in care
Child Care, Centre
2 per classroom
3 per classroom
Elementary School
I
Extended Care Residence
1 per 3 beds plus I per 3
employees
I
I per 10 employees
I per 3 beds
Hospital and Community Care Services
3 per classroom
5 per classroom
Secondary School
l0 per classroom
University or College
Liquor Establishment
1 per 8 seats ofcapacity
Accessory Use
1 per 4 seats of capacity
Independent Location
Motor Vehicle Uses
1
1 per 50 m'zGFA
Moto¡ Vehicle Rentals
1 per 50 m'zGFA
I
Motor Vehicle Sales and Servrce
I per 50 m'zGFA
1
Motor Vehicle Service
2 perbay
Rapid-Drive-Through Vehicle Services
Outdoor Recreation
4perhole
Golf Course
I per tee
Golf Driving Range
2per hole
Miniature Golf Course
Residential Uses
0.5 per bedroom
I per one bedroomDwelTíng
Unit and 1.5 per two bedroom
or larger
Apartment or Townhouse
Section 8
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USE
VEHICLE
LOADING
BICYCLE
Bed and Breakfast Home
1 per Sleeping Unit to a max
of 3, plus 2 for the Principal
Unit
Duplex
2 per Dwelling Unit
Dwelling Unit in Commercial Building
I per Dwelling Unit
lper Sleçing Unit
Mobile Home Park
2 per Mobile Home space
Multiple Dwelling
1.5 per Dwelling Unit
(includes visitors)
0.5 per bedroom
Multþle Dwelling (seniors)
0.75 per Dwelling Unit
(includes visitors)
Secondary Residential Dwelling
I per Dwelling Unit
Single Detached Dwelling
2 per Dwelling Unit
Restar¡rant
Accessory Use
1 per 8 seats
Fast Food Outlet
I per 2 seats
I
I per 50 m'?
Independent Location
I per 4 seats
1
I per 50 m'z
Section 8
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Section 9 Specific Use Regulations
9.1
Application
1) The following Specific Use Regulations shall apply to all Development.
2) 'Where these regulations may be in conflict with any zone specific regulations lschedules B
through CQ or General Development Regulations, these Specific Use Regulations shall
take precedence.
Bed and Breakfast
1) Bed and Breakfasts shall:
a. be an Accessory Use within ¿ $ingls Detached fwslling;
b. be operated by the owner of the property;
c. require the owner of the Bed and Breakfast to reside in the Single Detached Dwelling;
d. in a residenttalZone, have up to three Sleeping Units for guests with a maximum of
two guests per Sleeping Unit for a maximum of 6 guests;
e. in a commercialZone have up to eight Sleeping Units for guests with a maximum of
two guests per Sleeping Unit for a maximum of 16 guests;
f. not change the residentialcharacter or external appearance of the Singte Detached
Drryslling;
g. not be allowed in conjunction with any other Accessory IJse, except for a Home Based
Business Class One;
h. be permitted one Sign in accordance with rf,e Sigtt Bylaw;
i. be in accordance with Section 8 þarking and loadingregulationsl.
Child Care
1) A Child Care, Home shall:
a. be an Accessory Use in either a Single Detached Dwelling or Accessory Building;
b. not be allowed in conjunction with any other Accessory Use except for a Home
Based Business Class One; and
c. provide parking in accordance with section 8 [parking and loadingregulation].
9.2
9.3
Section 9
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9.4 Home Based Business
1) All Home Based Businesses shall:
a. be an Accessory Use;
b. not exceed two Home Based Businesses per Lot;
c. not involve the Outdoor Storage of any materials used or produced by the
business;
d. only be operated by the resident of the Dwelling Unit;
e. not involve any exterior structural change for the purpose of accommodating the
business;
f. have a maximum of one commercial vehicle, up to 5600kg gtoss vehicle weight
rating.
g. not produce nuisance from noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare,
electrical or radio disturbance and at no time will the privacy and enjoyment of
Ailjacent dwellings be adversely affected;
2) In addition to the provisions of Section9 lsubsection 9.4.1: home based businessl Home Based
Businesses Class One shall:
a. have all business activity wholly conducted within a Dwelling Unit;
b. not generate client visits to the site from which the Business is being operated;
c. not be permitted a sign;
d. not occupy more than 30% of the Net Floor Area of the þwslling Unit up to a
maximum area of 20 m2; and
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3) In addition to the provisions of Section9 lsubsection 9.4.1: home based businessf Home Based
Businesses Class Two shall:
a. not exceed one Home Based Businesses Class Two per Lot;
b. have all business activity wholly conducted within ¿ þwslling Unit or Accessory
Building;
c. have up to one nonresident employee;
d. have a maximum of five clients per day;
e. when an Accessory Building is used in addition to the Dwelling Unit, in no case
shall the combined Net Floor Area used for the Business exceed 50 m2;
f. not involve Retail sales or display of products not produced on the premises,
except for products incidental to the Business or mail order sales, telephone or
intemet sales, or goods which the client does not enter the premises to inspect or
pick up;
g. be permitted one Sign 0.25m2 in size which shall be located on the pç'slling Unit
or Accessory $rrilfling; and
h. provide parking in accordance with Section I þarking and loadingregulationsl
9.5 SecondaryResidentialDwellings
1) Secondary Residential pwsllings, including both Secondary Suites and Secondary
Detached Dwellings, shall:
a. be an Accessory Use;
b. not exceed one Secondary Residential Dwellings per Lot;
c. be permitted on a Lot where a registered orwner is residing in the Principal
Dwelling Unit or the Secondary Residential p¡pslling;
d. constitute a single real estate entity \4/ith the Principle Building and not be
subdivided as either a fee simple or strata Lot;
e. provide parking in accordance with Section 8 þarking and loadingregulationsl; and
Section 9
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2) In addition to the provisions of Section 9 lsubsection 9.5.1: secondary residential dwellingsl
Secondary Suites shall:
a. have a minimum Gross Floor Areaof 37 m2 and a maximum Gross Floor Area of
the lesser of 65 m2 or 40o/o of the total Gross Floor Area of the Principal Dwelling
Unit;
b. have a minimum of 30 m2 of a Private Open Area providing 15 m2 for both the
Principal Dwelling Unit and the Secondary Suite;
c. have a separate entrance accessed from a common indoor landing or directly from
the outside;
d. have a maximum of two bedrooms; and
e. be integrated with the Principal Dwelling Unit as to maintain the residential
charactet.
3) In addition to the provisions of Section 9 fsubsection 9.5.1: secondary residential dwellingsl
Detached Secondary Residential pwsllings, including either a Coach House or Garden
Suite, shall:
a. notbe on aLotless than 600 m'z;
b. reflect the form, materials and architectural style of the Principal Building;
c. have all, Porches, Decks and amenity spaces facing the Front Lot Line;
d. provide path access between the Principal Building and Detached Secondary
Residential Dwelling i
e. be sited a minimum distance of 4.0 m from the Principal Building; and
f. be in accordance with Section 6lsubsection 6.2: accessory buildings and structuresl
Section 9
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Section L0 Bylaw Repeal
Golden ZonrngBylawNo.911, Igg3,citedas "TownofGolden ZonrngBylawNumber9ll,
1993" and all amendments thereto arcrepealed.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS
4TH DAY OF
OCTOBER ,2OII,
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 4TH DAY OF
OCTOBER ,2OIT.
PUBLICIIEARINGHELDTHIS 18TH DAYOF
OCTOBER,2OII,
RESCIND SECOND READING THIS 1ST DAY OF
NOVEMBER , 2011
READ A SECOND TIME THIS
29TH DAY OF
MAY
,2012.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD THIS 261H DAY OF
JLINE
,2012.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS
24TH DAY OF
JULY
,2012.
APPROVED PIIRSUANT TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT R.S.B. C., 1996,
crIAprER 318, SECTION 124.2(2) THIS 10rH DAY OF
AUGUST ,2012.
For the
of
and Infrastructure
ADOPTED THIS 2IS"T DAY OF
AUGUST ,2012, BY A TINANIMOUS
DECISION OF ALL MEMBERS OF TOWN COUNCIL PRESENT AND ELIGIBLE TO
VOTE.
Section 10
OFFICER
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Schedule A
ZontngMap
Town of Golden
Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011
Zonlng Categorloa
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Schedule A
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Schedule B
Single Detached Residential - Rl
a) Pur¡rose
b) Permitted Land Uses
$ingle Detached Pwslling
c) Accessory Llses
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) Maximum Buiftiing Heights
This zone provides for the development of Single Detached Dwellings.
Accessory Buildings and Strrctures
Bed and Brealfast
Chälil Care, Home
Horne Based Business Class One or Two
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximumlot Covetage
f) Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building
550 m'z
15.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
50 m'z
0.45
40%
Frontlotline
7.5 m
Rearlotline
7.5 m
Interior Lot Line
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
Exterior LotLine
3.0 m
Accessory Buildings and Strucûres
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Strucûrres
10.5 m
6.0 m
Schedule B
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h) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulatiorsf , Section 8 þarkìng and loading regulationsl, and
Section 9 lspecifc use regulatìonsl.
Schedule B
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Schedule C
Single Detached With Secondary Residential - RIS
a) Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the residential development of Singúe Detached p¡¡vsllings and
Secondary Residential p¡¡rsllings.
b) Pennitted Land Uses
$ingls Detached Dwelling
c) Accessory Llses
Accessory S6ldings aad Structures
Beil and Brealdast
Child Care,Ilome
Home Based Business Class One or Two
Secondary Residential Dwelling
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
550 m2
15.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
50 m2
37 m2
0.45
40%
Ð Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building
Front Lot Line
7.5 m
Rear Lot Line
7 .5 m
Interior Lot Line
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
Exterior LotLine
3.0 m
Accessory 3¡¡¡ldings and Structures
Schedule C
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Detached Secondary Resiilential ¡wsllings
Front Lot Line
7 .5 m
Rearlotline:
3.0 m (Abutting aLane or non-residentialZone)
7.5 m (Abutting a residential Zone)
Interior Lot Line
3.0 m
Exterior Lot Line
3.0 m
g) MaximumBuitdingHeights
Principal Building
10.5 m
Accessory Buildings and Structures
6.0 m
DetachedSecondaryResirlentialDwelling thelesserof 7.5 mortheheightof the
Principal Building.
h) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include
Section 6 þeneral development regulatiorcl, Section 8 þarking and loading regulatíonsf , and
Section 9 lspecific use regulationsf.
Schedule C
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Schedule D
Flexible Residential - RID
a) Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the residential development of Singie Detached ptvsllings,
Duplexes, and Secondary Residential Dwellings, located at strategic intersections
within residential neighbourhoods.
b) PemittedlandUses
Duplex
$ingls Detached Dwelling
c) Accessory tlses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Bed and Brealdast
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One or Two
Secondary Resirlential Dwelling
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
550 m'z
15.0 m
1/z Dvplex Minimum Lot Area
lz Duplex Minimum Lot Frontage
300 m2
7.5 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximumlot Coverage
0 MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
7.5 m
7.5 rn
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
3.0 m
50 m2
37 m2
0.45
40%
Schedule D
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Accessory Buildings and Structures
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
7.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Detached Secondary Residential p'¡ysllings
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line:
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) MaximumBuililingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling
7.5 m
3.0 m (Abutting aLane or a non-residential Zone)
7.5 m (Abutting a residential Zone)
3.0 m
3.0 m
10.5 m
6.0 m
the lesser of 7.5 m or the height of the
Principal Building.
h) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and
Section 9 lspecific use regulationsl.
Schedule D
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Schedule E
Twin Residential - R2
a) Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the residential developmen¡ ef $ingle Detacheil Dwellings,
Duplexes, and Secondary Residential Dwellings and provides opportunities for
residential infill.
b) Permitted Land Uses
Duplex
Sin els Detached Dwelling
c) Accessory Lfses
Accessory 3¡¡ildings and Structures
Bed andBrealdast
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One or Two
Secondary Residential Dwelling
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
400 m2
11.0 m
lz Duplex Minimum Lot Area
Vz Dtrylex Minimum Lot Frontage
300 m2
7.5 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principaf Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
3.0 m
50 m2
37 m2
0.65
60%
Schedule E
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Accessory Buildings and Snuctures
Detached Secondary Residential pwsllings
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
g) MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory S6ldings and Structures
10.5 m
6.0 m
Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling
the lesser of 7.5 m or the height of the
Principal Buililing.
h) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include
Section 6 þeneral development regulations], Section 8 þarking and loading regulations], and
Section 9 lspecifc use regulations].
Ð Site Specific Regulations
In addition to the Uses permitted above:
OnLot 2and3, Section 12, Township 27,Range22,MendianW5, Kootenay
Land District Plan Nep89569, Guest Cottages shall be permitted.
Schedule E
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Schedule F
Twin Residential Sensitive- R2A
a) Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the residential development of Single Detached ¡¡¡vsllings and
Duplexes in areas prone to high groundwater levels.
b) Permitted Land Uses
Duplex
$ingls Detached Dwelling
c) Accessory tlses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Bed and Brealdast
Child Care, Home
Home Baseil Business Class One or Two
Secondary Suite
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
Yz Durplex Minimum Lot Area
Vz Dtrylex Minimum Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
400 m2
15.0 m
6.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
300 m'?
7.5 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Area of Secondary Suite
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building
50 m2
37 m2
0.65
40%
Frontlotline
6.0 m
Rear Lot Line
7 .5 m
Interior Lot Line
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
Exterior Lot Line
3.0 m
Accessory 3¡¡¡ldings and Structures
Schedule F
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g) MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Struct¡rres
h) OtherRegulations
10.5 m
6.0 m
In addition to the regulations üsted above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral dewlopment regulationsf , Section 8 þarking and loading regtlations], and
Section 9 lspecific use regulations].
Schedule F
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Schedule G
Multi-Flex Residential - R3
a) Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the medium-density residential development of attached
Muttiple ¡wsllings, Duplexes and Single Detached Dwellings.
b) Permitted Land Uses
Duplex
Single Detached P¡¡rslling
Multiple p¡¡vsllings of up to 4 pwslling Units
c) Accessory lJses
Accessory Buildings and Strucûrres
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One
Secondaqy Residential Dwelling
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
900 m2
11.0m
lz Drplex Minimum Lot Area
lz Duplex Minimum Lot Frontage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
3.0 m
300 m2
7.5 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum gingls Detached Dwelling Ground Floor Area
Minimum Multiple pvslling Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximumlot Coverage
0 MinimumYarilSetbacks
Principal Building
50 m2
50 m2
37 m2
1.5
60%
Schedule G
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Accessory Buildings and Strrctr¡res
Detached Secondary Residential pwsllings
Ftont Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
g) Maximum Building Heights
Single Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwelling
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Detached Secondary Residential þ'¡¡rslling
10.5 m
10.5 m
6.0 m
the lesser of 7.5 m or the height of the
Principal Building.
h) Other Regulations
25 m2 of ottdoor Private Open Areas per Dwelling Unit is required for all ground
level Multipls þ$/slling Units with a minimum depth of 3.0 m.
5 m2 of Private Open Areas is required for alTDwelling Units lacking direct ground
level access and privacy areas.
5 m2 of a shared Amenity Area is required per Dwelling Unit.
'Where a Lot Line Abuts another residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be
provided and maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsl, Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulations], and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsf.
Schedule G
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Schedule H
Hieh-Density Residential - R4
a) Pur¡rose
b) Permitted Land Uses
Multiple Dwellings with a minimum ef { p¡vslling Units
c) Accessory Lfses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Child Care, Centre
Home Based Business Class One
d) LotArea and LotFrontage
Minimum Lot Area 1800 m'z
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
with Density Bonus
This zone provides for medium to high-density residential development in the form of
Multiple pwsllings that are compatible with Adjacent land Uses.
f) MinimumYa¡dSetbacks
Principal Buitding(s)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Lot Frontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Front Lotline
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
1.5
2.0 (Child Care Centre, and or Built Green or
LEED Certification or equivalent)
60%
15.0 m
12.0m
5.0 m
Accessory Buildings and Struct¡rres
5.0 m
7.5 m
2.0 m
2.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
2.0 m
g) Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Schedule H
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h) OtherRegulations
25 m2 of outdoor Private Open Area per Dwelling Unit is required for all ground level
Multiple Dwelling Units with a minimum depth of 3.0 m.
5 m2 of Private Open Areas is required for alTDwelling Units lacking dfuect ground
level access andpnvacy areas.
5 m2 of a shared
Area is required per pwslling Unit.
A Child Care, Centre shall be a sepatate and distinct Use and not be located within a
DwellingUnit.
Where a Lot Line Abuts another residential Zone aLandscape Buffer shall be
provided and maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsl, Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsf ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsf , and Section 9 lspecific use regulationsl.
Schedule H
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Schedule I
Residential Reserve- R5
a) Purpose
This zone provides for the low-density residential development of Single Detached
Dwellings on large rural Lots.
b) Permitte¡l Land Uses
Agriculture
Campground
$ingls Detached Dwelling
c) Accessory Llses
Accessory Buildings and Strrctr¡res
Bed and Brealfast
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One or Two
Secondary Residential Dwellin g
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
4.0ha
15.0 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Lot Coverage
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Princþal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
50 m2
37 m2
s%
Secondary Residential Dwelling
Front Lotline
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
Schedule I
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g, Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
10.0 m
Accessory B¡¡¡ldings and Structures 6.0 m
Secondary Residential Dwelling 7.5 m
h) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shaf apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral deuelopment regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsf , and Section 9 [specifc use regulationsf .
Schedule I
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Schedule J
Mobile Home Park- Ró
a) Purpose
This zone provides for the development of Mobile Homes within a Mobile Home
Park.
b) Penritted Land Uses
Mobile Home Park
Single Detached þ¡¡rslling for owner or carctaker
c) Accessory Llses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Child Care, Centre
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One or Two
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
Minimum Park Size
Minimum Park Frontage
Minimum Lot Area per Mobile Home
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
2.0}ra
85.0 m
325 mz
Maximum Park Coverage
Maximum Park Density
Ð Minimum Yard Setbacks for Park
45%
20 dwelhngs/ha
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
7.6m
4.6 m
4.6 m
4.6 m
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks for Mobile Homes
Mobile Home
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Front Lot Line
5.0 m (measured from edge of internal access road)
Distance between Mobile Homes
ó.0 m
Accessory Buildings and Strucfirres
5.0 m (measured from edge of internal access road)
1.5 m
Schedule J
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h) Maximum Building Heights
Mobile Home
$ingls Detached Dwelling (owner/caretaker)
Accessory Buildings and Structures
6.0 m
10.0 m
4.5 m
Ð Other Regulations
The maximum Ground Floor Area of all Accessory Buildings and Strrctures
combined; is the lesser of 20 m2 or 20o/o of the Mobile Home Ground Floor Area.
Any Structural Alterations to a Mobile Home require written permission from the
Mobile Home Park owner, or an authonzed ageît, prior to the issuance of a Building
Pemit.
The erection of any Accessory Buildings and Structures requires written permission
from the Mobile Home Park owner, ot an authorized agent, prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit.
5 m2 of a shared Amenity Area is required per Mobile Home and shall be provided in
a convenient and accessible location.
A Child Care, Centre shall be a separate and distinct Use and not be located within a
DwellingUnit.
'Where a Lot Line Abuts another residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be
provided and maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulations], Section 7 llandscaping and rcreening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 lspecific use regulationsl.
Schedule J
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Schedule K
Mobile Home Subdivision - R7
al Pur¡rose
This zone provides for the development of Mobile Homes on individual lots within a
Mobile Home subdivision.
b) Permitted Land Uses
Mobile Home
c) Accessory Uses
Accessory Sdldings and Structures
Child Care, Home
Home Based Business Class One or Two
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Floor Area of Mobile Homes
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
450 m2
12.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
4.6 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
45%
65 m2
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Distance between Mobile Homes 6.0 m
g) Maximum Building Heights
Mobile Homes
Accessory 3s¡ldings and Structures
6.0 m
4.5 m
Schedule K
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h) Other Regulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þmeral development regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping ønd rcreening regulationsf ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 fspecifc use regulationsf .
Schedule K
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Schedule L
Historic Downtown CoÍrmercial- Cl
a) Pur¡rose
b) Pemitted Uses
c) Accessory Uses
Afisan Studio
Bakery
Child Care, Centre
Entertainment and Recreation, ndoor
Financial Services
Government Services
Hostel
Hotel
Liquor Establishment
Office
Onsite Beer and Wine Making
Parking Lot, Public
Personal Services
Public Exhibit
Restaurant
Retail
This zone provides for small-scale commercial development that includes arunge of
Retail, Service, and Office Uses. Development is intended to be pedestrian oriented
and preserve and enhance historic downtown.
Accessory Buildings and Structures
DwellingUnit
Home Based Business Class One
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
Maximum LotFrontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
275 m2
9.0 m
20.0m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
0.0 m
2.5
80%
8.0 m
ó.0 m
0 Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building and Accessory Buililings and Structures
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) Maximun Builrling Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Schedule L
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h) Other Regulations
Dwelling Units shall be Second Storey or higher. The First Storey shall be used for
commercial Uses only.
Entrances to Dwelling units are to be separate and distinct from commercial
entrances and shall be accessible at ground level.
Each Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum of 5 m2 of Private Open Area.
The Gross FloorArea of Retail and Office Uses shall not exceed ó00 m2.
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
Required offstreet parking for non-residential uses may be located not more than 200
m from the Lot being served.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be provided and
maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 fspecifc use regulationsl.
Ð Site Specific Regulations
In addition to the Uses permitted above: On Lot 9, Block 4,Plan 9502, Section 12,
Township 27 , Range 22 , llllendian 'W5, Kooten ay Land District, a Rapid-Drive-
Thror gh Yehicle Services shall be permitted.
Schedule L
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Schedule M
Mixed-Use Commercial - C2
a) Pur¡rose
b) Permitted Uses
c) Accessory ffses
Animal Clinic
Animal Daycare and Grooming
Artisan Studio
AssemblyHall
Bakery
Boarding House
Business Support Services
Child Care, Centre
Commercial School
Emergency and Protective Services
Entertaínment and Recreation, rndoor
Financial Services
Funeral Services
Garden Centre
Government Services
Health Services
Hostel
Hotel
Liquor gs1¿þlishmerrt
Medical Clinic
Motel
Motor Vehicle Rental
Motor Vehicle Sales and Service
Offrce
Onsite Beer and\Mine Making
Parking Lot, Public
Personal Services
Public Exhibit
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Taxi Dispatch
Utility Services, Minor
This zone provides for mid-scale mixed-use development that includes a wide range of
commercial and residential Uses with opportunities for Density Bonus.
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Dwelling Unit
Home Based Business Class One
d) Lot Area and Lot Ftontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
500 m'?
15.0 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum FloorAreaRatio 1.0
with Density Bonus
1.5
(Offrce lJses are provided above the First Storey)
1.5
(public Amenity Area covers more than 5% of the Lot)
3.5
(Dwelling Units are provided above the First Storey)
3.5
(Built Green or LEED Certification or equivalent)
Maximumlot Coverage
80%
Maximum GroundFloorArea
1858 m'z
Schedule M
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0 MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
0.0 m
0.0 m or 7.5 m (where aLotAbuts a residential Zone)
0.0 m or 7.5 m (where aLotAbuts a residential Zone)
0.0 m
12.0 m
10.0 m
h) Other Regulations
fwslling Units are restricted to Second Storey or higher. The First Storey shall be
used for commercial Uses.
Entrances ¡e þ¡yslling Units are to be separate and distinct from commercial
entrances and shall be accessible at ground level.
Each Dwelling Unit shall have a minimum of 10 m, of Private Open Area.
Outdoor Storage or display of Motor Vehicles is not permitted in conjunction with
Motor Yehicle Sales and Service.
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of aLot.
Required offstreet parking for non-residential uses may be located not more than 120
m from the Lot being served. Required off-street parking must be located on a Lot in
the same zorre as the parcel being served.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided and
maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulations], Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsf .
Ð Site Specific Regulations
In addition to the Uses permitted above: On Lots 11 through 15, Block 3 Section 12
Township 27 Range 22West of the 5th Meridian Kootenay District Plan 469 a
Recycling Depot shall be permitted.
Schedule M
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Schedule N
General Commercial- C3
a) Pur¡rose
b) Pemitted Uses
c) Accessory lJses
Animal Clinic
Animal Daycare and Grooming
Artisan Studio
AssemblyHall
Bakery
Building and Garden Supply
Business Support Services
Child Care, Centre
Commercial School
Emergency and Protective Services
Entertainment and Recreation, Indoor
Equipment Sales and Rentals
Farmers Market
Financial Services
Frmeral Services
Garden Centre
Gas Bar
Govemment Services
Health Services
Hotel
Liquor Establishment
Motel
Motor Vehicle Rental
Motor Yehicle Sales and Service
Offrce
Onsite Beer and Wine Making
Parking Lot, Public
Pawn Shop
Personal Services
Propane Sales and Refill
Rapid-Drive-Through Vehicle Services
Recreational Unit Sales and Rental
Recreational Yehicle Sales and Rental
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Retail, Commercial
Taxi Dispatch
Utility Services, Minor
This zone provides for mid-scale commercial development that includes awide range
of commercial uses.
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Dwelling Unit
Home Based Br¡siness Class One
Outdoor Storage
d) Lot Area and LotFrontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
1000 m'z
25.0m
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
1.5
65%
Schedule N
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Ð Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building and Accessory Bs¡klings and Structures
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
4.5 m
3.0 m (where Lot Abuts a residential Zone)
3.0 m (where LotAbuts a residential Zone)
3.0 m
12.0m
10.0 m
h) Other Regulations
Dwelling Units are restricted to Second Storey or higher. The First Storey shall be
used for commercial lJses.
Entrances ¡s p¡¡rslling Units are to be separate and distinct from commercial
entrances and shall be accessible at ground level.
B¿sþ þlvslling Unit shall have a minimum of 10 m2 of Private Open Area.
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be provided and
maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulations], and Section 9 lspecifc use reguløtionsl.
Schedule N
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Schedule O
Highway Coridor Commercial- C4
This zone provides for commercial development along the TransCanada Highway that
seryes the travelling public, destination tourists and residents.
b) Permitted Land Uses
a) Purpose
Artisan Studio
Bakery
Building and Garden Supply
Child Care, Centre
Drive-Through Business
Emergency and Protective Services
Entertainment and Recreation, rndoor
Fast Food Outlet
Garden Centre
Gas Bar
Hotel
Liquor Establishment
Motel
Motor Yehicle Rental
c) Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Motor Vehide Sales and Service
Motor Vehicle Service
Parking Lot, Public
Personal Services
Propane Sales and Refill
Public Exhibit
Recreational Unit Sales and Rental
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rental
Restaurant
Retail
Retail, Commercial
Seasonal Yendor
Truck Stop
Utility Services, Minor
1000 m'?
30.0 m
2.0
s0%
4.5 m
4.5 m or 7.5 m (where aLot Abuts a residential Zone)
4.5 m or 7.5 m (where aLot Abuts a residential Zone)
4.5 m
0 MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
Schedule O
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g) Maximum Building Heights
Principal l¡i[rling
Accessory Buildings and Structures
h) OtherRegulations
12.0m
10.0 m
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be provided and
maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral detelopment regulationsl, Section 7 pandscaping and rcreening regulationsJ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 fspecifc use regulations].
Schedule O
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Schedule P
Transition Commercial- C5
a\ Pur¡rose
b) Pennitted
c) Accessory lJses
Artisan Studio
Bakery
Bed and Brealdast
Boarding House
Child Care, Centre
Duplex
Financial Services
Health Services
This zone provides for a compatible mix of commercial and residential development
by introducing low intensity commercial uses into existing residential neighborhoods.
Hostel
Live-'W'ork Unit
Office
Personal Services
Restaurant
Single Detached Dwelling
Utility Services, Minor
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Child Care, Horne
DwellingUnit
Home Based Business Class One or Two
Secondary Residential Dwellings
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
MinimumLotArea
lz Duplex Minimum Lot Area
Yz Duplex Minimum Lot Frontage
400 m2
300 m2
7.5 m
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Minimum Principal Building Ground Floor Area
Minimum Secondary Residential Dwelling
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Minimum Lot Frontage
Maximumlot Coverage
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building
50 m2
37 m2
0.65
11.0 m
60%
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Schedule P
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Accessory Buildings and Structures
Detached Secondary Residential Dwellings
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
g) Maximum Buitding Heights
Princþaf Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
10.0 m
7.5 m
Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling
the lesserof T.5 m or the height of the
Principat Building.
h) OtherRegulations
Detached Secondary Residential ¡wsllings shall not be permitted on a Lot with a
commercial lfse.
When ¿ þwslling Unit is combined with a commercial Use the pwslling Unit shall
be Second Storey or higher.
Entrances 16 pwslling Units are to be separate and distinct from commercial
entrances and shall be accessible at ground level.
þ'¡¡rslling Unit(s) shall have a minimum of 10 m2 of Private Open Area.
The Gross Floor Areaof a commercial Use shall not exceed 100 m2
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Atea or Rear Yard Area for
commercial Uses.
On a Lot with a commercial Llse, where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone, a
Landscape Buffer shall be provided and maintained along such Lot Line.
The total Ground Floor Area of all Accessory Buildings anil Structures shall not
exceed t}re lesser of 65 m2 or 50% of the Ground Floor Area of the Principal Building.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsf ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulations], and Section 9 lspecific use regulationsf .
Schedule P
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Schedule Q
Resort Commercial- C6
a) Pur¡rose
b) Penritted Uses
c) Accessory lJses
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
This zone provides for commercial development oriented towards the tourism
industry. Development in this zone shall be of aquality design that incorporates the
viewscapes and supports the development of an inviting gateway to Golden.
Campground
Hotel
Motel
Resort Accommodation and Convention
Retail Convenience
Accessory 3¡¡ilrlings and Strrctures
Chitrl Care, Centre
Personal Services
Restaurant
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
5000 m'z
80.0 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
with Density Bonus
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
2.0
3.0 (where Employee Housing provided)
t2.0m
10.0 m
10.0 m
10.0 m
10.0 m
10.0 m
g) Maximum Building Heights
Princþal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Schedule Q
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h) OtherRegulations
Resort Accommodation and Convention shall provide a minimum of 300m2 of
Resort Amenity Facilities.
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yaril Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
'Where a Lot Line Abuts a residential Zone alandscape Buffer shall be provided and
maintained along such Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral detelopment regulationsl, Section 7 llandscaping and sc'reening regulationsf ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regtlationsl, and Section 9 lspecrfic use regulationsl.
Schedule Q
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Schedule R
Commercial Industrial - Ml
a) Pur¡rose
b) Permitted Uses
c) Accessory Llses
Animal Ctinic
Animat Daycare and Grooming
Animal Shelter
Animal Training
Artisan Studio
Auctioneering Establishm ent
Building and Garden Supply
Business Support Services
Child Care, Centre
Commercial School
Contractor Services, General
Contractor Services, Limited
Custom Indoor Manufacturing
Emergency and Protective Services
Entertainment and Recreation, Indoor
Equipment Sales and Rentals
Garden Centre
Household Repair Services
Live-WorkUnit
Mobile Catering Food Service
Motor Vehicle Rental
Motor Vehicle Sales and Service
Motor Yehicle Service
Office
Onsite Beer and \iline Making
Pawn Shop
Propane Sales and Refrll
Rapid-Drive-Through Vehicle Services
Recreational Unit Sales and Rental
Recreational Yehicle Sales and Rental
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Retail, Commercial
Self-Storage
Taxi Dispatch
Utility Services, Minor
This zone provides for a compatible mix of commercialand industrial development.
Accessory Buildings and Stmctrres
Outdoor Storage
d) Lot Area
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
350 m2
15.0 m
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
1.0
50%
Schedule R
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Town of Golden
Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011
0 MinimumYard Setbacks
Principat Building(s)
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
gl Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
4.5 m
3.0 m
0 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
3.0 m
7. 5 m (Abutting a non-industial Zone)
4.5 m
3.0 m
0 m and 3.0 m (minimum 3.0 m on one side)
3.0 m
7. 5 m (Abutting a non-industnal Zone)
12.0m
10.0 m
h) Other Regulations:
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of aLot.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a non-industrialZone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided
and maintained along such Abutting Lot Line.
The residential component of Live-Work Unit shall be limited to the second storey or
higher.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulations], Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsf, and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsf .
Schedule R
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Schedule S
Listrt Industrial- IM2
a) Pur¡rose
b) Penritted Uses
c) Accessory lJses
This zone provides for the development of light industry andmanufacturing that
minimally impacts surrounding development.
Auctioneering Establishment
Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage
Contractor Services, General
Contractor Services, Limited
Crematorium
Custom Indoor Manufacturing
Equipment Sales and Rentals
Fleet Service
Household Repair Services
Indl¡stry, Light
Mobile Cateilng Food Service
Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Shop
Motor Yehicle Service
Pawn Shop
Propane Sales and Refill
Propane Storage and Service
Rapid-Drive-Through Vehicle Services
Recreational Unit Sales and Rental
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rental
Recycling Depot
Self-Storage
Taxi Dispatch
Tow Truck Dispatch & Storage Yard
Utility Services, Minor
d) LotArea
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Accessory Buildings and Structr¡res
Office
Outdoor Storage
Security Persons Dwelling Unit
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximum Lot Coverage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
350 m'z
15.0 m
1.0
s0%
4.5 m
3.0 m
10.0 m (Abutting a non-industrial Zone)
3.0 m
3.0 m
10.0 m (Abutting a non-indusftial Zone)
Ð MinimumYard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessofy Buildings and Stuctures
Schedule S
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g) MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
h) Other Regulations
I2.0m
12.0m
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a non-indusnialZone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided
and maintained along such Abutting Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsl, Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loadingl, and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsf .
Schedule S
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Schedule T
Heavy Industrial- M3
a) Purpose
b) Permitted Uses
c) Accessory tlses
d) Lot Area
Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage
Composting Facility
Concrete Mixing Plant
Contractor Services, General
Crematorium
Custom Indo or Manufacturing
This zone provides for heavy industrial development that is not compatible with non-
industrial development.
Fleet Service
Industry, Heavy
Industry, Light
Tow Truck Dispatch &Storage
Utility Services, Minor
Accessory Buildings and Stnrctures
Office
Outdoor Storage
Security Persons Prvslling Unit
Storage of Flarnmable and Combustible Liquids
0 Minimum Yard Setbacks
Princþal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximumlot Coverage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
g) Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
MinimumLotArea
Minimum Lot Frontage
350 m'z
15.0 m
1.0
s0%
4.5 m
3.0 m
10.0 m (Abutting a non-industial Zone)
3.0 m
3.0 m
1 0. 0 m (Abutting a non-industrial Zone)
I2.0 m
I2.0m
Schedule T
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h) OtherRegulations
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
'Where a Lot Line Abuts a non-indusftíalZone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided
and maintained along such Abutting Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral detelopment regulatioru], Section 7 llandscaping and rcreening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsl.
Schedule T
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Town of Golden
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Schedule U
Railway Industrial- M4
a) Purpose
b) Pemritted Uses
Railway Lines
Railway Yards and Station
c) Accessory lJses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Outdoor Storage
Security Persons þwslling Unit
Storage of Flamrnable and Combustible Liquiils
d) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Lot Coverage 40o/o
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
This zone provides for facilities and services related to railway uses.
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Líne
Exterior Lot Line
Ð Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Strucírres
ó.0 m
6.0 m
10.0 m (Abutting a non-industrial Zone)
3.0 m
3.0 m
10.0 m (Abutting a non-industnal Zone)
12.0m
12.0 m
g) Other Regulations
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a non-industrialZone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided
andmaintained along such Abutting Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 7 lløndscaping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulations], and Section 9 fspecrfic use regulations].
Schedule U
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Schedule V
Airport Industrial - M5
a) Pur¡rose
b) Pemitted Uses
c) Accessory tlses
d) LotArea
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
This zone provides for facilities and services related to airport development, and
functions as a key access point for backcountry recreation and services.
Aircraft Sales, Rentals, Repairs, Maintenance, and Construction
Airport Teminal and Navigational Facilities
Emergency and Protective Services
Utility Services, Minor
'Weather Station
Accessory 3¡¡¡ldings and Structures
Motor Vehicle Rental
Outdoor Storage
Parking Lot, Public
Recreation Equipment sales, service and rentals
Restaurant
Retail
Security Persons Dwelling Unit
Storage of Flammable anrl Combustible Liquids
Ð MinimumYarilSetbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Structures
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Maximumlot Coverage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
350 m'?
15.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
0.5
50%
Schedule V
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g) Other Regulations
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of aLot
Area.
Where a Lot Line Abuts a non-industrialZone a Landscape Buffer shall be provided
and maintained along such Abutting Lot Line.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsf , Section 7 |andscaping and ureening regulationsf ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsf , and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsf .
Schedule V
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Schedule W
Communitv Utitities and Services- Il
a) Pur¡rose
b) Pemitted Uses
Cemetery
Utility Services, Major
Utility Services, Minor
c) Accessory lJses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Animat Shelter
Outdoor Storage
d) LotArea
Minimum Lot Area 60 m2
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Stmctures
This zone provides for the locating of community utilities and services.
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
6.0 m
6.0 m
4.5 m
6.0 m
Ð MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Structures
g') Other Regulations
12.0m
12.0m
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of aLot.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development reg,tlations], Section 7 llandscaping and screening regulationsJ,
Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl, and Section 9 lspectfc use regulations].
Schedule W
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Schedule X
Community Education and Culture -I2
a) Purpose
b) Pemitted Uses
c) Accessory Uses
d) Lot Area
Child Care, Centre
Educational Services
Religious Assembly
Retail Convenience
This zone provides for facilities that offer educational and cultural services.
Accessory 3r¡¡ldings and Structures
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
MaximumLot Coverage
s0%
0 MinimumYard Setbacks
Principat Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Stnrctures
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
RearLotLine
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
1000 m'z
15.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
g) MaximumBuildingHeights
Principal Building
10.0 m
Accessory Buildings and Struchrtes 8.0 m
h) Other Regulations
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral deuelopment regulationsf , Section 7 llandscøping and screening regulationsl,
Section 8 þarking and loading regtlationsl, and Section 9 lspecifc use regulationsl.
Schedule X
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Schedule Y
Community Care and Resource-f3
a) Purpose
b) Permitted Uses
c) Accessory tlses
Child Care, Centre
Emergency and Protective Services
Extended Care Residence
Government Services
Health Services
Hospital and Care Services
Public Exhibit
Retail Convenience
This zone provides for facilities that offer government and public health services.
Accessory Buildings and Structures
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
e) Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
Maximum Lot Coverage 60Yo
f) MinimumYardSetbacks
Principal Building(s) and Accessory Buildings and Struchrres
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lotline
100 m2
15.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
g) Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buililings and Structures
10.0 m
6.0 m
Schedule Y
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h) Other Regulations
Parking areas shall be restricted to the Side Yaril Area or Rear Yard Area of aLot.
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral detelopment regulationsf , Section 7 llandscaping and ureening regulationsf ,
and Section 8 þarking and loading regulationsl.
Schedule Y
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Town of Golden
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Schedule Z
Parks and Trails-Pl
a) Pu4rose
This zone provides for community parks and trail systems.
b) Permitted Uses
Public Park
c) Accessory LIses
Accessory B¡¡ildings and Structures
d) MinimumYardSetbacks
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Frontlotline
1.5 m
Rearl,otl,ine
1.5 m
Interior Lot Line
1.5 m
Exterior Lot Line
1.5 m
e) Maximum Building Heights
Accessory Buildings and Structures 6.0 m
Ð OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above Section 6 þeneral deueloqtment regulationsl
shall apply.
Schedule Z
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Town of Golden
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Schedule AA
Recreation and Facilities -P2
a) Pur¡rose
b) Penritted Uses
This zone provides for facilities that enhance recreational and cultural activity
Assembly Hall
Chitd Care, Centre
Entertainment and Recreation, Indoor
Entertainment and Recreation, Outdoor
Municipal Campground
Public Exhibit
Public Park
Retail Convenience
c) Accessory (Ises
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Restaurant
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
e) MinimumYardSetbacks
Princþal 3¡¡¡1ding(s) and Accessory Buildings and Strrctures
MinimumLotArea
Minimum LotFrontage
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
500 m'?
15.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
0 Maximum Building Heights
Principal Building
Accessory Buildings and Struchúes
I2.0m
10.0 m
Schedule AA
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Schedule BB
Agricultural Reserve- AR
a) Purpose
This zone provides for agricultural development.
b) Permitted Land Uses
Agriculture
c) Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
d) Lot Area and Lot Frontage
Minimum LotArea 10.0 ha
e) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall appIy. These include
Section 6 þeneral development regulationsl.
Schedule BB
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Town of Golden
Zoning Bylaw No. 1294,2011
Schedule CC
Environmental Reserve- ER
a) Purpose
This zone provides for the protection and conservation of large tracts of land.
b) Pemitted Land Uses
Conservation
Passive- Recreation
Public Park
c) Accessory Llses
Accessory Suildings and Structures
d) OtherRegulations
In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations shall apply. These include:
Section 6 þeneral development regulatiorsl.
Schedule CC
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Town of Golden
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Schedule DD
Comprehensive Development- CD
a) Pu4rose
This zone provides for the development of projects involving a mix of uses and/or a
scale of development not accommodated by other zones. The regulations contained
within this Schedule are a template to guide negotiations between the applicant and the
Town with respect to Comprehensive Development (CD) projects. Once a CD project
is approved it will be regulated by a site specific CD Zone.
b) Permitted Uses
All Permitted Uses shall be negotiated on a site-by-site basis and shall be in
accordance with the Land Use Designations and policies of the Town of Golden Oficial
Community Plan.
All Developnent shall be in accordance with the Development Permit Areas and
policies of the Town of Golden Oficial Community Plan Bylaw.
c) Subdivision and Development Regulations
All subdivision and Development regulations, such as minimum Lot Areas, Lot
coverage, maximum Building Height, Setbacks, parking, loading and Landscaping,
shall be as negotiated on a site-by-site basis.
All subdivision and servicing in CD Zones shall be in accordance with the Town of
Golden Subdivision and Development Senticing Bylaw and the applicable policies of the
Town of Goldm Ofrcial Community Plan Bylaw. A CD Zone for a phased project shall not
be approved without a Phased Development Agreement.
Schedule DD
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Schedule EE
Gateway Comprehensive Development CD-l
al Pur¡rose
This zone provides for mixed-use development tlrat serves the travelling public,
destination tourists and residents. Development in this zone shall enhance the entrance
into Town through incorporatingnatural viewscapes and high quality architecn¡ral
design.
b) Planning Objectives
Development within thisZone shall be based on a comprehensive design concept
focused on:
.
high quality architectural design;
.
sensitivity to the natutal environment;
.
maximized viewscapes, and
o the integration of residential, and commercial Mixed-Uses with attention to
surrounding land uses
c) Pemriffed Uses
Child Care, Centre
Convention Centre
Entertainment and Recreation, Indoor
Hotel
Liquor Establishment
Live-WorkUnit
Motel
Personal Services
Public Exhibit
Restaurant
Retail and Tourism Retail and Service
Tourist Information Centre
d) Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Gas Bar
e) Subdivision and Development Regulations
A1l subdivision and Development regulations, such as minimum Lot dimensions, site
coverage, maximum Building Height, Setbacks, parking, loading and Landscaping,
shall be as negotiated on a site-by-site basis.
Parking areas shall be resficted to the Side Yard Area or Rear Yard Area of a Lot.
All Landscaping shall be in accordance with Section 7 llandscaping and screening
regulationsl
Schedule EE
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Schedule FF
Golden Key Comprehensive Development CD -2
a) Pur¡rose
This Zone provides for medium density residential development comprised of small
grade entry unie with bungalow style lofts or two storey units.
b) Planning Objectives
Development within this Zone shall be based on a comprehensive design concept
focused on:
o Medium density, affordable residential development
c) Permitted Uses
Multiple Pwsllings
d) Accessory Llses
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Home Based Business Class One or Two
e) Subdivision and Development Regulations
Maximum Density
Maximum Density without Bonusing
Maximum Density with Bonusing
Minimum Lot Area for allowable Density 2200 m2
Areas, Ratios and Dimensions
13 units/ 2200m2
20 units/ 2200 m2
Maximum Lot Coverage
50o/o
Minimum Lot Area of
300 m'z (for subdivision purposes)
Minimum Floor Area of Multiple Dwelling Units:
bachelor suite
30 m'z
one bedroom suite
45 m2
additional bedroom
15 m2
MinimumYard Setbacks
Princþat Building
Ftont Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
3.0 m
7.5 m
1.5 m
2.0 m
Schedule FF
Page 108
Accessory B¡¡ildings and Structures
Front Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Interior Lot Line
Exterior Lot Line
7.5m
1.5 m
3.0 m
2.0 m
Maximum Building Heights
Muttiple P¡¡rslling
Accessory Buildings and Structures
11.0 m
6.0 m
Parking
Offstreet parking is provided atl.35 stalls per unit
Schedule FF
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