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Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
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Z O N I N G
B Y L A W
Consolidated to June 15, 2026
Consolidated for convenience only to include Bylaws:
114 (October 4, 1999), 116 (July 19, 1999), 119 (October 2, 2000), 138 (July 3, 2001), 146
(October 2, 2000), 155 (March 5, 2001), 159 (September 4, 2001), 182 (July 15, 2002),
185(August 6, 2002), 195 (June 2, 2003), 199 (April 22, 2003), 201 (June 2, 2003), 205 (July
7, 2003), 207 (July 7, 2003), 217 (December 20, 2004), 226 (April 5, 2004), 231 (July 5, 2004),
241 (December 6, 2004), 242 (November 1, 2004), 243 (November 15, 2004), 255 (May 16,
2005), 262 (July 4, 2005), 275 (January 9, 2006), 291 (October 16, 2006), 308 (August 18,
2008), 309 (August 18, 2008), 310 (September 15, 2008), 312 (December 15, 2008), 313 (May
7, 2012), 319 (July 13, 2009), 331 (July 18, 2011), 344 (January 7, 2013), 346 (June 18, 2012),
347 (July 16, 2012), 349 (June 25, 2012), 363 (April 22, 2014), 374 (June 1, 2015), 385 (June
6, 2016, 402 (April 3, 2018), 407 (June 4, 2018), 438 (December 4, 2023), 442 (December 9,
2024), 457 (June 17, 2024), 458 (October 7, 2024), 463 (May 20, 2025), 471 (November 17,
2025) and 484 (June 15, 2026)
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................ 14
SECTION 3 - GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................ 16
SECTION 4 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS .......................................................................................... 23
SECTION 5 - ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES ......................................................... 25
SECTION 6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONES .......................................................................................... 27
SECTION 6.1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 1 (RR1) ZONE ............................................................................ 27
SECTION 6.2 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2 (RR2) ZONE ............................................................................ 28
SECTION 6.2A - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2A (RR2A) ZONE ..................................................................... 29
SECTION 6.3 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 3 (RR3) ZONE ............................................................................ 30
SECTION 6.4 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 4 (RR4) ZONE ............................................................................ 31
SECTION 6.5 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 5 (RR5) ZONE ............................................................................ 32
SECTION 6.6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 6 (RR6) ZONE ............................................................................ 33
SECTION 6.7 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 7 (RR7) ZONE ............................................................................ 33
SECTION 6.8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 8 (RR8) ZONE ............................................................................ 34
SECTION 6.9 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 9 (RR9) ZONE ............................................................................ 34
SECTION 6.10 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 (RR10) ZONE ...................................................................... 35
SECTION 6.11 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 11 (RR11) ZONE ...................................................................... 35
SECTION 6.12 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 12 (RR12) ZONE ...................................................................... 35
SECTION 6.13 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 13 (RR13) ZONE ...................................................................... 36
SECTION 6.14 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 14 (RR14) ZONE ...................................................................... 38
SECTION 6.15 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 15 (RR15) ZONE ...................................................................... 39
SECTION 6.16 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 16 (RR16) ZONE ...................................................................... 40
SECTION 7 - RURAL ZONES .................................................................................................................. 41
SECTION 7.1 - RURAL 1 (R1) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 41
SECTION 7.2 - RURAL 2 (R2) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 42
SECTION 7.3 - RURAL 3 (R3) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 43
SECTION 7.3A - RURAL 3A (R3A) ZONE ............................................................................................... 44
SECTION 7.3B - RURAL 3B (R3B) ZONE ............................................................................................... 46
SECTION 7.3C - RURAL 3C (R3C) ZONE ............................................................................................... 48
SECTION 7.3D - RURAL 3D (R3D) ZONE ............................................................................................... 49
SECTION 7.4 - RURAL 4 (R4) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 50
SECTION 7.5 - RURAL 5 (R5) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 51
SECTION 7.6 - RURAL 6 (R6) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 53
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SECTION 7.7 - RURAL 7 (R7) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 55
SECTION 7.8 - RURAL 8 (R8) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 56
SECTION 7.9 - RURAL ASSEMBLY (RA) ZONE ..................................................................................... 57
SECTION 8 - GREENBELT ZONES ........................................................................................................ 58
SECTION 8.1 - GREENBELT 1 (GB1) ZONE .......................................................................................... 58
SECTION 8.1A - GREENBELT 1A (GB1A) ZONE ................................................................................... 59
SECTION 8.2 - GREENBELT 2 (GB2) ZONE .......................................................................................... 61
SECTION 9 - PUBLIC ZONES ................................................................................................................. 62
SECTION 9.1 - PARK 1 (P1) ZONE ......................................................................................................... 62
SECTION 9.2 - PUBLIC 2 (P2) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 63
SECTION 9.3 - PUBLIC 3 (P3) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 64
SECTION 10 - WATER ZONES ............................................................................................................... 65
SECTION 10.1 - WATER 1 (W1) ZONE ................................................................................................... 65
SECTION 10.2 - WATER 2 (W2) ZONE ................................................................................................... 65
SECTION 11 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES ....................................................................................................... 66
SECTION 11.1 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE ............................................................................ 66
SECTION 11.2 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE ............................................................................... 71
SECTION 11.3 - HIGHWEST INDUSTRIAL (M3) ZONE .......................................................................... 76
SECTION 12 - AMENITIES ...................................................................................................................... 79
SECTION 12.1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOUR (RR4)............................................................................. 79
SECTION 12.2 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FIVE (RR5) ............................................................................... 80
SECTION 12.3 - RURAL TWO (R2) ......................................................................................................... 80
SECTION 12.4 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL SEVEN (RR7) ........................................................................... 80
SECTION 12.5 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL EIGHT (RR8) ............................................................................ 81
SECTION 12.6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL NINE (RR9 ............................................................................... 81
SECTION 12.7 - COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONAL 1 (CI1) ......................................................................... 81
SECTION 12.8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL TEN (RR10) ............................................................................. 81
SECTION 12.9 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ELEVEN (RR11) ....................................................................... 81
SECTION 12.10 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWELVE (RR12) .................................................................... 81
SECTION 12.11 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOURTEEN (RR14) ............................................................... 81
SECTION 12.12 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2A (RR2A) .............................................................................. 82
SECTION 12.13 - RURAL 5 (R5) ............................................................................................................. 82
SECTION 12.14 - AMENITY 1 (Am1) ZONE ........................................................................................... 84
SECTION 12.15 - RURAL 6 (R6) ............................................................................................................. 86
SECTION 12.16 - AMENITY 2 (Am2) ZONE ............................................................................................ 87
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SECTION 12.17 - RURAL 7 (R7) ............................................................................................................. 89
SECTION 13 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONES ................................................................................................. 90
SECTION 14 - CONSERVATION ZONES................................................................................................ 90
SECTION 14.1 - CONSERVATION 1 (C1) ZONE .................................................................................... 90
SECTION 14.2 - CONSERVATION 2 (C2) ZONE .................................................................................... 91
SECTION 15 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES ................................................................. 92
SECTION 15.1 - BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 1 (BMCD1) ZONE ................ 92
SECTION 15.2 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 (CD2) ZONE ................................................... 97
SCHEDULE A - ZONING MAP ................................................................................................................ 98
SCHEDULE B - AMENITY MAP .............................................................................................................. 99
SCHEDULE C - AMENITY MAP ............................................................................................................ 100
SCHEDULE D - AMENITY MAP ............................................................................................................ 101
SCHEDULE E - BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ........................................... 102
SCHEDULE F - 1150 BEAR MOUNTAIN PARKWAY............................................................................ 103
SCHEDULE G - 499 AND UNADDRESSED MILLSTREAM LAKE ROAD ............................................. 104
SCHEDULE H - W̱ MÍYEŦEN .................................................................................................................. 105
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DISTRICT OF HIGHLANDS
BYLAW NO. 100
A BYLAW TO REGULATE LAND USE AND DENSITY
The Council of the District of Highlands in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
ACCESSORY in relation to a use, building or structure means incidental, secondary and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure expressly permitted by the Bylaw on the same lot or, if the
accessory use, building or structure is located on the common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan, on a
strata lot in the strata plan.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is accessory to a principal dwelling unit.
ACMPR means the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230 under the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19, or successor legislation.
AGRICULTURE means a use providing for growing, harvesting and sales of agricultural products and the
keeping and breeding of livestock, and the primary producing, storage and sales of those agricultural
products and livestock that were grown and harvested or kept and bred on that individual farm.
ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTRE means a use that is solely for the rehabilitation of dogs that have
been abused or abandoned and is operated by a non profit society.
ASPHALT AND CEMENT MANUFACTURING OR RECYCLING means the manufacture, crushing,
screening or processing of asphalt, concrete, cement, rock, brick and other aggregate materials.
AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE means the use of land, buildings or structures by a commercial enterprise or
an institution for the confinement of poultry, livestock or fur bearing animals, or the growing of mushrooms.
ASSEMBLY means a use providing for the meeting or gathering of persons for religious, charitable,
philanthropic, cultural, political, recreational or educational purposes.
BED AND BREAKFAST USE means a home-based business which provides for temporary
accommodation of transient guests and may provide breakfast as the only meal to be served for those
guests.
BOARDER means an individual who for consideration receives accommodation together with meals from
a home-based business.
BUILDING means any structure used or intended to be used for supporting or sheltering any use,
persons, or animals or property.
BUILDING DEMOLITION WASTE means Municipal Solid Waste resulting from or produced by the
complete or partial destruction or tearing down of buildings, parking lots, bridges, roads, sidewalks, pipes
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or other man-made structures. Building demolition waste includes fixtures, but does not include other
waste or materials that are contained within the structure that is demolished.
BUILDING ENVELOPE means the portion of a lot on which this Bylaw permits the location of a building or
structure.
BUILDING PERMIT means a permit issued in accordance with the District of Highlands Building
Regulation Bylaw.
BUILDING PRODUCT SALES means establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of
home construction, repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, doors and windows,
plumbing goods, electrical goods, floor coverings, tools, house wares, hardware, paint and wallpaper, and
lawn and garden equipment and supplies. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate
sections. These establishments may provide installation and repair services for the merchandise they
retail.
CANNABIS means any part of the cannabis plant, and includes its preparations and derivatives and any
substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a plant, but does not
include: a non-viable seed of a cannabis plant; a mature stalk of a cannabis plant, without any leaf, flower,
seed, or branch, and fiber derived from such stalks; and the roots of any part of the root of a cannabis
plant.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION means the use of any land, building or structure for the growing, production,
processing, destruction, storage or distribution of Cannabis, but does not include:
a)
Cannabis Sales; or
b)
Non-commercial activities by a registrant or designated person under Part 2 of the ACMPR.
CANNABIS SALES means the retail or wholesale sale of Cannabis, and includes an operation which
provides referrals or facilitates access to Cannabis not physically sold on the premises, but does not
include sales by a British Columbia Registered Pharmacist in a British Columbia regulated Pharmacy or
distribution by a Licenced Producer under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.
CARETAKER'S DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is accessory to:
a) an assembly use or
b) an industrial use or commercial use and is attached to and located above behind the
commercial use or industrial use or
c) a golf course use.
CARPENTRY SHOPS means establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry work. The work
performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs, and may include
building custom kitchen and bath cabinets, door and window frames, and the installation of residential
garage door, millwork, molding or trim, wood or plastic, overhead doors, paneling, prefabricated doors and
windows, prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, shelving, and stairways.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means a vehicle upon which is displayed or required to be displayed a valid
and subsisting commercial license plate issued pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act.
COMMON MEETING BUILDING means a building located within common property designated within a
strata plan pursuant to the Strata Property Act, intended for the exclusive use of all members of the Strata
corporation for cultural, social, and recreational activities.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SALES, SERVICE AND MANUFACTURING means a use providing for the
development, production or assembly of computer software, computer hardware, electrical, electronic,
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communications, telecommunications, fibre optic or pharmaceutical, biotechnological, medical or scientific
equipment, and similar products and includes copying, packaging, storing and shipping.
CONSTRUCTION WASTE means Municipal Solid Waste resulting from or produced by the construction
of buildings, parking lots, bridges, roads, sidewalks, pipes or other man-made structures.
CORNER LOT means a lot at the intersection or junction of two or more highways;
COVERED STORAGE means an area not contained within a building, but is enclosed on up to three
sides and with a roof, where construction materials or construction equipment, lumber, new building
materials, monuments or stone products, public service or utility equipment, or other materials, goods,
products, equipment or machinery are stored, bailed, placed, piled or handled.
DENSITY means a measure of the intensity of development to the area of the lot, including the number of
units on a lot measured in units/area or units/lot or floor area ratio, as the case may be.
DWELLING UNIT means a set of rooms contained in a single building and used or capable of being used
as the permanent home or residence of one or more individuals living together as a household, of which
not more than one room is equipped, or capable of being equipped, for household activities related to the
storage, preparation and consumption of food.
ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING means establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing
equipment used to move signals electronically over wires or through the air, such as telephone apparatus,
radio and television broadcast equipment, and satellite communications equipment, and also includes
establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing electronic audio and video equipment, semiconductors
and other electronic components.
FARM means an agricultural business consisting of one or more lots which are primarily used for
agriculture.
FARM VEHICLE means a vehicle used exclusively in the conduct of an agriculture use, but does not
include a vehicle used primarily for the transportation of persons or property on a roadway.
FENCE means a vertical structure including a railing, gate, trellis or screening used as an enclosure but
does not include a retaining wall.
FILM PRODUCTION STUDIOS means the use of land, buildings and structures for the production of art,
motion pictures, videos, television or radio programs or sound recording.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS means the use of land, buildings and structures for the production of art,
motion pictures, videos, television or radio programs or sound recording.
FINISHED GOUND LEVEL means the height of a point at the perimeter of the base of a building or
structure and which is vertically within 1.0 metre of the natural ground level of the land prior to the siting,
placement or construction of that building or structure but excludes a localized depression such as a
stairway access to a lower floor.
FLOOR AREA means the total area of all storeys of a building measured to the outer surface of the
exterior walls.
FLOOR SPACE RATIO means that figure obtained when the area of the lot upon which the buildings and
structures are situated is divided by the floor area of all buildings and structures situated on a lot.
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FLOOR SPACE RATIO means the number derived by dividing the floor area of all buildings and
structures on a lot by its area.
FRONTAGE means the length of that lot boundary which borders on a highway containing or capable of
containing a roadway.
GOLF CLUBHOUSE means a building wherein services accessory to a golf course use are provided,
including a retail pro shop, office, restaurant, a licensed establishment, and may also include a patio
seating area.
GOLF COURSE means an area of land developed for the purpose of playing golf and accessory uses
such as office, retail pro shop, golf clubhouse, restaurant, banquet facilities, golf driving range, golf course
maintenance facility, caretaker's dwelling unit, accessory motor vehicle parking facilities and licensed
establishments.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY means an area within a golf course, which may include an
enclosed building, where materials, vehicles, equipment or machinery used exclusively in the operation of
the golf course are stored, maintained and repaired.
HEIGHT means the vertical distance between the average finished ground level, calculated by the
average elevation of four points, equally distant from each other along the base of the perimeter of a
building or structure, and
a)
the highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof,
b)
the deck line of a mansard roof,
c)
the mean level between the eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel or other sloping
roof or
d)
the highest point of a building or structure that does not have a roof, whichever is
applicable.
HIGHWAY means a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and any other way open to public use, but does not
include a private right-of-way on private property;
HOME BASED BUSINESS means an activity that provides employment on a lot the principal use of which
is residential;
HOTEL means a building with a lobby for the reception and registration of guests, wherein tourist
accommodation is provided on a daily rental basis, and where:
-
The primary access to the tourist accommodation units is through the lobby of the building;
-
Each tourist accommodation unit may include its own kitchenette;
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A guest register is required to be kept pursuant to the Hotel Guest Registration Act; and
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Facilities may be provided for the use and enjoyment of the guests occupying the tourist
accommodation units, including restaurants, licensed establishments, swimming pools,
gymnasiums, indoor or outdoor racquet courts, saunas, health spas, fitness and dance studios,
aerobic studios, weight rooms, and the like.
INCINERATING means any combustion of material undertaken within a wood residue incinerator, which
incinerator is defined and permitted for the destruction of wood residue by the Waste Management Act.
INDUSTRIAL EXTRACTION means a use providing for the removal, crushing, screening, storage, or mixing of sand,
soil, gravel, rock, minerals, and peat.
INERT MUNICIPAL WASTE means solid waste and refuse which originates from residential, commercial,
institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction sources, and which contains no Putrescible Waste,
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that will not leach to any significant extent, that does not constitute a fire hazard and that will not cause
pollution.
INDUSTRIAL USE means a use providing for the processing, manufacturing, fabricating, assembling,
servicing, storing, transporting, distributing, warehousing, testing, repairing, wrecking, or salvaging of
goods, materials or things, with or without an ancillary office to administer the industrial use on the lot, and
includes the wholesaling of heavy industrial equipment provided that the merchandise being sold is
distributed from the lot, but excludes the processing of fish, live animals, live poultry or other fowl.
KENNEL means uses, buildings and structures which provide for the keeping, boarding, training and
breeding of animals;
LAND CLEARING WASTE means Municipal Solid Waste resulting from land clearing such as trees, tree
stumps, brush and other vegetation matter.
LANDSCAPE AREAS means land used for the conservation, installation and maintenance of trees,
shrubs, ground covers, herbaceous plants and related soil and water.
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT means premises licensed to serve for consumption on-site alcoholic
beverages, pursuant to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING means a commercial undertaking limited to the manufacturing, assembly,
fabrication, servicing and packaging of products from processed materials all of which activities are
conducted within a wholly enclosed building. This use excludes primary processing of raw materials.
LODGE means a building containing tourist accommodation units each of which provides sleeping
accommodation and may have its own water closet and washbasin, but no kitchenette or other cooking
facilities:
a)
Which may also contain a licensed establishment and recreation facilities for the common
use and enjoyment of the guests; and
b)
Wherein meals may be prepared and provided in a common dining area to registered
guests.
LODGER means an individual who for consideration receives accommodation but not meals, from a
home-based business.
LOT means a parcel.
LOT LINE means a line which marks the boundary of a lot and in particular:
a)
Front Lot Line means the lot line that is common to the lot and an abutting highway containing or
capable of containing a roadway, or an access route in a Bare Land Strata Plan; on a corner lot
means the shortest lot line that abuts a highway containing or capable of containing a roadway or
abuts an access route in a Bare Land Strata Plan; and on a through lot means the lot lines abutting
two parallel or approximately parallel highways;
b)
Rear Lot Line means the lot line opposite to and most distant from the front lot line, or where the
rear portion of the lot is bounded by intersecting side lot lines, it shall be the point of such
intersection; and
c)
Side Lot Line means a lot line other than a front lot line or a rear lot line and also means a line 10
metres on either side of the centerline of a traveled road not contained within a highway as defined
in Section 4 of the Highway Act.
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MACHINE SHOPS means establishments primarily engaged in operating machine shops, which use
machine tools, such as lathes and automatic screw machines, for turning, boring, threading or otherwise
shaping metal, to manufacture parts, other than complete machines, for the trade. Shops that set up to do
production runs of industrial fasteners, such as bolts, nuts and screws, are included within this use.
MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION means commercial Cannabis Production by a licenced producer
authorized by Part 1 of the ACMPR or designated person authorized by Part 2 of the ACMPR.
MEDICAL CLINIC means a building wherein professional health services are provided, including but not
limited to medical, optometry and dental laboratory services, outpatient care, licensed massage therapy
and physiotherapy, and which may also include a pharmacy as an accessory use.
MINI STORAGE means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of storing personal
property for compensation.
MUNICIPALITY means the Corporation of the District of Highlands.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE shall have the same meaning as defined at the Waste Management Act ("(a)
refuse which originates from residential, commercial, institutional, demolition, land clearing or construction
sources, or (b) refuse specified by a manager to be included in a waste management plan"). Clean Soils
used for cover material, road, or berm construction shall not be considered Municipal Solid Waste.
NATURAL BOUNDARY means the visible high-water mark of any lake, river, stream or other body of
water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so long continued in all
ordinary years, as to mark upon the soil of the body of the lake, river, stream, or body of water a character
distinct from that of the banks thereof, in respect to vegetation, as well as in respect to the nature of the
soil itself.
NATURAL GAS shall have the meaning as defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (all fluid
hydrocarbons, before and after processing, that are not defined as petroleum, and includes hydrogen
sulphide, carbon dioxide and helium produced from a well).
NATURAL GROUND LEVEL means the visible height of land undisturbed by human actions and formed
by the presence and action of natural geologic forces.
NURSERIES means the use of lands principally involved in floriculture and horticulture, and accessory
product sales and garden supply sales, but specifically excludes the sale of agricultural, floricultural or
horticultural machinery.
OFFICES means the use of a room or groups of rooms within a building to conduct the affairs of a
business, profession, service, industry or government, including administrative offices associated with the
assembly, manufacturing, repairing or servicing of goods, but specifically excluding the retail sale or
wholesale of goods;
OUTDOOR STORAGE means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials and
equipment, solid fuels, lumber, new building materials, monuments and stone products, public service and
utility equipment, or other materials, goods, products, vehicles, equipment or machinery are stored, baled,
piled, handled, sold or distributed, whether a principal or accessory use, but shall not be construed to
include an automobile salvage or wrecking yard, a display yard, a junk yard, or log sorting and storage.
PANHANDLE LOT means a lot whose sole frontage on a highway or access route on a bare land strata
plan is less than 10% of the perimeter of the lot.
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PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided, but does
not include a highway;
PETROLEUM shall have the meaning as defined in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act (crude petroleum
and all other hydrocarbons, regardless of gravity, that are or can be recovered in liquid form from a pool
through a well by ordinary production methods or that are or can be recovered from oil sand or oil shale).
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building which contains, or is intended to contain, a principal use.
PRINCIPAL DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that is a principal use on a lot.
PRINCIPAL USE means the primary purpose for which land, buildings or structures are sited, placed,
constructed or used.
PUTRESCIBLE WASTE means solid waste that has the potential to decompose with the formation of
malodorous byproducts, combustible gases, or toxic leachate.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES means the use of land, buildings or structures for gymnasiums, indoor or
outdoor racquet courts, curling rinks, skating rinks, swimming pools, dance studios, aerobic studios or
weight rooms, billiard halls, bowling alleys and the like.
RECREATION VEHICLE PARKING STRUCTURE means a roofed structure located within common
property designated within a strata plan pursuant to the Strata Property Act, which is intended for the
exclusive use of all members of the Strata Corporation for the purpose of storing recreational vehicles,
boats, car dollies, utility trailers and the like.
RECREATION VEHICLE means any camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel or motor vehicle with a maximum
width of 2.6 metres (8.53 feet) in transit mode which is capable of being licensed for highway use pursuant
to the Motor Vehicle Act; designed for, capable of or used primarily for temporary sleeping
accommodation for recreation purposes.
RECYCLING DEPOT means a facility which is used for the collection, sorting and shipping of recyclable
materials.
RESIDENTIAL means the occupancy or use of all or a part of a building as a dwelling unit.
RESORT means the use of land for tourist accommodation in a hotel, lodge, or cabins each containing not
more than two tourist accommodation units, where:
a)
Each tourist accommodation unit has its own water closet and washbasin and may have a
kitchenette; and
b)
All units are available at all times for temporary occupancy by the traveling public.
RESTAURANTS mean an eating establishment where food is sold to the public for consumption within
the premises, or designated outdoor seating areas, or for off-site consumption and may be licensed to
serve beer, wine or spirits.
RETAIL STORES means the use of a floor or floor area, or part thereof, of a building for the purpose of
selling or offering for sale to consumers goods, wares or merchandise.
RIPARIAN means an area of land adjacent to a watercourse or wetland.
RETREAT ACCOMMODATION means accommodation in buildings and/or camping spaces and/or
recreational vehicles for the temporary staying of guests of an associated retreat facility within the same
zone, not used as a dwelling unit for any residential use, and for this purpose "temporary" means the
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accommodation of any particular person for not more than 180 days in any calendar year, not more than
29 of which may be consecutive, such that the occupier would not become a resident elector of the
Municipality by virtue of their occupancy. Units in buildings shall not include or provide cooking facilities.
There shall be no cooking in camping spaces and in recreational vehicles.
ROADWAY means the portion of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular
traffic.
SAWMILLS & PLANER MILLS means an enclosed building where the processing and manufacturing of
wood and paper products, including sawmills, planer mills and the sale of products from these operations
are undertaken.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH means a building where the design, research, manufacture, testing and
servicing of commercial products, including computer software and hardware, in the field of electronics,
telecommunications, engineering, robotics, bio-technology, health care, or related industries, are
undertaken.
SITE COVERAGE means the portion of a lot that is covered by buildings and structures, expressed as a
percentage of the lot area, and for this purpose buildings and structures are deemed to cover the portion
of a lot that is within the drip line of the roof of the building or structure.
STRUCTURE means anything constructed, erected or placed, the use of which requires location on the
ground or attachment to something having location on the ground, but excludes surfacing of a lot and
signs.
SWIMMING POOL means any structure or construction, intended primarily for recreational purposes that
is, or is capable of being, filled with water to a depth of 0.45 metres (18 inches) or more, which does not
include, but is not limited to, fish or ornamental ponds, natural ponds or those constructed along a natural
watercourse, sealed tanks or pools fitted with lockable cover capable of supporting the weight of a 68
kilogram (150 pound) person, when closed.
TENNIS CLUBHOUSE means a building wherein services accessory to a tennis court use are provided,
including a retail pro shop, office, restaurant, a licensed establishment, and may also include a patio
seating area.
THROUGH LOT means a lot abutting two parallel or approximately parallel highways containing or
capable of containing a roadway.
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION means accommodation for the temporary lodging of the traveling public,
not used as a dwelling unit for any residential use, and for this purpose "temporary" means the
accommodation of any particular person for not more than 180 days in any calendar year, not more than
29 of which may be consecutive, such that the occupier would not become a resident elector of the
Municipality by virtue of their occupancy.
TOWNHOUSE means a building containing more than one and less than six dwelling units each of which
has its own external entrance from ground level.
TRADE CONTRACTOR'S OFFICES means offices associated with the administration of the following
trades: building, electrical, heating and air conditioning, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, roofing, septic
tank and signs.
TRADE SCHOOLS means establishments primarily engaged in providing post-secondary vocational and
technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades and may lead to non-academic certification
in banking, barbering, commercial art, commercial art, computer repair training, construction equipment
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operation, cooking, correspondence, cosmetology, fire training, flying, forestry, navigation and fisheries,
radio and television broadcasting, real estate, restaurant operation, hairdressing and beauty culture, truck
driving, and fine arts schools, or similar establishments.
TREATED SOILS means cleaned soil which contains contaminants in concentrations at or below the
threshold levels for industrial purposes as given in Schedule 4 or Schedule 5 of the Waste Management
Act Contaminated Sites Regulation.
UNLICENSED VEHICLE means a vehicle which does not have attached or affixed thereto in the manner
prescribed in the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations:
a) motor vehicle number plates and validation decal for the current license year issued in respect of that
vehicle, or
b) a valid interim vehicle license issued in respect of that vehicle pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act
Regulations.
USE means the purposes for which land or a building or a structure is arranged or intended, or for which
either land, a building, or a structure is, or may be, occupied and maintained.
UTILITY means a use providing facilities for water, sewage, electrical, telephone or television cable
services.
VEHICLE means a device in, on or by which a person or thing is or may be transported or drawn upon a
roadway but does not include a device designed to be moved by human power.
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS means the maintenance and repair of vehicles and mechanical
equipment undertaken with or without a fee, but excludes motor vehicle garages, service stations, and
paint and body shops.
VETERINARY CLINICS means any building, structure, or premises in which animals are treated for
medical reasons, hospitalized or groomed.
WAREHOUSES means the use or intended use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of
receiving and storage of goods for compensation, and includes the storage of goods by a distributor or
supplier who markets goods for retail sale at other locations, but excludes retail sales from the lot.
WATERCOURSE means any natural depression with visible banks, which contains water at some time
and includes:
a)
any lake, river, stream, creek, swamp or surface source of water, whether containing fish or
not;
b)
intermittent streams; and
c)
surface drainage works which are inhabited by or provide habitat for fish.
WETLAND means land which is inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances supports, a prevalence of vegetation
typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas.
WHOLESALE means the use of land, building, or structures, by establishments or businesses engaged in
selling merchandise to retail dealers or to other wholesale dealers, or to contractors or to manufacturers,
for resale or for use in their business.
WOODWORKING means a use providing for the processing, manufacturing and assembling of wood
products but excludes the milling and kiln-drying of timbers.
ZONE means an area of land subject to the regulations of this Bylaw.
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SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
2.1
Citation and Repeal
(1)
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Highlands Zoning Bylaw, No. 100, 1998".
Capital Regional District Bylaw No. 980, being the Langford Zoning Bylaw, 1981 is repealed.
2.2
General Interpretation
(1)
Any enactments referred to in this Bylaw are a reference to an enactment of British Columbia and
regulations thereto, as amended, revised, consolidated, or replaced from time to time, and any
bylaw referred to in this bylaw is reference to an enactment of the District of Highlands Council, as
amended, revised, consolidated, or replaced from time to time.
(2)
The headings given to sections, paragraphs, and sub-sections in this Bylaw are for convenience of
reference only. They do not form part of this Bylaw and will not be used in the interpretation of this
Bylaw.
(3)
The schedules attached to this Bylaw form part of this Bylaw.
2.3
Area of Effect
(1)
This Bylaw applies to all land, including the surface of water, within the boundaries of the District of
Highlands.
2.4
Measurements
(1)
Metric figures are used in this Bylaw. Imperial figures, which are not a part of this Bylaw, are
shown for convenience only as approximate equivalents to the metric figures.
2.5
Uses and Regulations
(1)
All uses, buildings, and structures within each zone or zone area must comply with the zone's
listed uses and all applicable regulations and regulations of this Bylaw.
(2)
No land, building, structure, or any part thereof shall be developed, used, occupied, constructed,
sited, erected, modified, converted, enlarged, re-constructed, placed, maintained, altered or
subdivided except in conformity with this Bylaw.
2.6
Compliance with Other Legislation
(1)
In addition to this Bylaw a person is responsible for ascertaining and complying with the
requirements of all other applicable: municipal bylaws, provincial statutes, provincial regulations,
federal statutes, and federal regulations
2.7
Enforcement
(1)
Right of Entry
(a)
All those authorized by Council to enforce the provisions of this Bylaw shall have the right of
entry and may enter onto any land or into any building at all reasonable hours in order to
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inspect the same and to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw have been carried
out.
(b)
No person shall interfere with or obstruct the entry of any Council authorized representative
onto any land or any building to which entry is made or attempted pursuant to the provisions
of this Bylaw.
(2)
Prohibitions
(a) No person shall contravene, cause, suffer, or permit a contravention of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall authorize, commence, or undertake a use which is not permitted by this
Bylaw.
(c)
No person shall authorize, commence, or undertake a density which is not permitted by this
Bylaw.
(d) No person shall construct, make an addition to, or alter a building or structure, which is not
permitted by this Bylaw.
(e) No person shall contravene a condition of a permit issued under this Bylaw.
(f)
No person shall modify any description, specifications, or plans that were the basis of the
issuance of any permit by any District authorized representative.
(g) No person shall authorize or do any development that is at variance with the description,
specifications, or plans that were the basis for the issuance of a building permit.
(h) No owner, lessee, tenant, or person shall permit occupancy of and/or occupy a dwelling unit
or accessory dwelling unit or other building/structure which is not permitted in the zone.
(3)
Penalties
(a)
Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw commits an offence and is liable on
summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) plus the
costs of prosecution, and six months imprisonment.
(b)
Each day a violation of the provisions of this Bylaw exists or is permitted to exist shall
constitute a separate offence
2.8
Severability
(1)
If any provision of this Bylaw is for any reason found invalid by a decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any other provision of the
Bylaw.
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SECTION 3 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1
Attachments to Buildings and Structures
(1)
A structure or device that is sited, placed or constructed on or attached to any part of a building or
structure shall be considered part of that building or structure for the purposes of determining
compliance with this Bylaw.
3.2
Exceptions to Regulations
(1)
The whole or any part of a permitted structure that is sited, placed or constructed wholly below the
finished ground level may be sited on any portion of a lot with the exception of a swimming pool,
no portion of which shall be located less than 10 metres from any lot line.
(2)
A fence may be sited, placed or constructed on any part of a lot, and
a)
shall not exceed a height of 2.5 metres where the fence is within 10 metres of any lot line,
and
b)
shall not exceed a height of 5 metres when the fence is not within 10 metres of any lot line,
measured from the natural ground level of the land prior to the siting, placement or construction of
the fence or any other alteration of land.
(3)
Despite Section 3.2(1) and the prescribed maximum heights in this Bylaw, flag poles, transmission
towers, utility poles and telecommunication aerials shall not exceed a height of 20 metres.
3.3
Riparian Regulations
(1)
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, no part of any building or structure shall be constructed,
reconstructed, moved or extended nor shall any part of any mobile home or unit, modular home or
structure be located:
a)
within 30 m of the natural boundary of the sea;
b)
within 30 m of the natural boundary of Fizzle Lake, Fork Lake, Mary Lake, Matson Lake,
Mitchell Lake, Pease Lake, Second Lake, Teanook Lake or Third Lake;
c)
within 30 m of the natural boundary of any other lake, pond or wetland; or
d)
within 30 m of the natural boundary of Millstream, Craigflower, Earsman, Hazlitt or Pease
Creek or any other watercourse.
(2)
Despite any other provisions of this Bylaw, the washing of fresh concrete for cleaning or finishing
purposes or to expose aggregates and the production, manufacturing, processing, storage or
disposal of the following shall be prohibited within 15 metres of the natural boundary of the sea, a
lake, pond, wetland or watercourse:
a)
petroleum products including but not limited to oil, gas, grease, fuel oil or heating oil;
b)
trash or debris;
c)
pet or domestic animal wastes;
d)
animal carcasses;
e)
manufactured chemicals;
f)
paints and solvents;
g)
steam cleaning wastes;
h)
laundry wastes or vehicle washing wastes;
i)
soaps;
j)
pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers other than those associated with habitat restoration;
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k)
sanitary sewage;
l)
liquids released to receiving waters at a temperature above 65 degrees Celsius;
m)
chlorinated, chloraminated or brominated water or chlorine, chloramines or bomine, in
concentrations above those known to have an adverse impact on aquatic life;
n)
degreasers and solvents;
o)
bark and other fibrous material;
p)
antifreeze, batteries, tires, scrap metal or other automotive products;
q)
acids or alkalis;
r)
vehicle wastes; and
s)
construction materials other than that associated with habitat restoration.
3.4
Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
No accessory building or structure shall be sited, placed or constructed on a lot unless:
a)
the principal building on the same lot has been or is simultaneously being sited, placed or
constructed, or
b)
the principal use on the same lot has been established and is being maintained.
(2)
No accessory use shall be established or maintained on a lot unless:
a)
the principal building on the same lot has been or is simultaneously being sited, placed or
constructed, or
b)
the principal use on the same lot has been established and is being maintained.
(3)
Swimming pool shall be totally enclosed by a fence or building or structure or a combination of a
fence, building or structure, with the following requirements:
a)
a fence shall be no less than 1.5m (4.9 ft) above grade and have a self-closing gate
equipped with a self-latching device that locks at lease 1.0m (3.3 ft) above grade located
on the swimming pool side of the fence or on the outside of the fence at 1.5m (4.9 ft)
above grade;
b)
the base of every fence shall not be more than 100mm (4 inches) above ground or
adjacent grade; and
c)
doors and/or gates in a structure or building forming part of the safety barrier enclosing a
swimming pool shall be self-closing and equipped with a locking device.
(4)
A building used as a dwelling unit must not be constructed such that any room or group of rooms is
connected to the remainder of the dwelling unit solely by a corridor, breezeway or other linear
structural feature having a length greater than 6m.
3.5
Lighting
(1)
No flashing or blinking exterior lighting shall be permitted.
(2)
All direct and ambient lighting shall be shielded in residential zones so as to not shine directly
beyond the boundaries of the lot.
(3)
The maximum height for lighting posts is the lesser of the primary building or 7.0 metres.
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3.6
Home-Based Business
(1)
A home-based business use shall be subject to the following regulations in addition to any
regulations in the Zone in which it is located:
a)
The owner or operator of a home-based business shall have their principal residence on
the property on which the home-based business is located;
b)
Persons employed in a home-based business are limited to the persons who reside in a
dwelling unit on the lot on which that home-based business is operated, and to not more
than one person who does not reside on the lot on which that home-based business is
operated;
c)
With the exception of on-site vehicle parking for the employees and customers of a home-
based business subject to Section 3.5(1)(l), a home-based business may only be operated
or maintained wholly within a dwelling unit on the lot on which the home-based business is
operated;
d)
Despite Section 3.5(1)(c), on a lot of 5000m² or more in area, a home-based business may
only be operated or maintained wholly within a dwelling unit and wholly within a building
which is accessory to the dwelling unit, on the lot on which that home-based business is
operated;
e)
The combined floor area of all accessory buildings any parts of which are used for a home-
based business shall not exceed 70 square metres (753 sq. ft.), and any such accessory
building so used must be sited at least 20 metres from the front lot line and 10 metres from
each side lot line and the rear lot line of the lot on which they are located;
f)
Storage or placement on a lot of any object or material associated with the operation of a
home-based business is permitted only if the object or material is associated with the
home-based business operated on that lot, and is permitted only within a dwelling unit or
within an accessory building used for that home-based business pursuant to Section
3.5(1)(d);
g)
A Bed and Breakfast use or the accommodation of persons as boarders or lodgers is
permitted only in any Rural Residential, Rural or Greenbelt Zone, subject to the regulations
in this Bylaw;
h)
A Bed and Breakfast use or the accommodation of persons as boarders or lodgers may,
despite Section 3.5(1)(d), only be operated or maintained wholly within a dwelling unit on
the lot on which the Bed and Breakfast use or boarding or lodging use is operated;
i)
The accommodation of persons as guests of a Bed and Breakfast use is limited to a
maximum of eight (8) persons on any single night;
j)
The accommodation of persons as boarders or lodgers is limited to a maximum of two
rooms within a dwelling unit;
k)
A home-based business shall not generate more than eight (8) departures or arrivals of
vehicles per day from or to the lot or a parking area on a highway within 250 metres of a
lot, on which the home-based business is operated or maintained;
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l)
An operator or an employee of a home-based business shall not allow or permit to be
stored or parked on a lot, on which the home-based business is operated or within 250
metres from that lot, more than one (1) unlicensed vehicle that is being or has been
repaired or services by that home-based business;
m)
No use of land, buildings or structures in the conduct of a home-based business shall
create any noise, odour, heat, smoke, dust, glare, vibration or electrical interference which
is detectable to a person of ordinary sensitivity or that interferes with ordinary residential
uses of land outside the boundary of the lot which contains the home-based business.
3.7
Uses Prohibited in all Zones
(1)
Any use not expressly permitted in this Bylaw is prohibited in all Zones and where a particular use
is expressly permitted in one Zone, such use is prohibited in all other Zones where it is not also
expressly permitted.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of Section 3.6(1), the use of a vehicle, unlicensed vehicle,
recreational vehicle, camper, or building or structure other than a dwelling unit as a dwelling unit is
prohibited in all Zones.
(3)
Except where used as a home-based business, the use of land, buildings, or structures for
Intensive Agriculture is prohibited.
(4)
Without limiting the generality of Section 3.6(1), no person shall use any land, building or structure
for Cannabis Production, Cannabis Sales, or Medical Cannabis Production, except where such is
an expressly permitted use elsewhere in this Bylaw.
3.8
Uses Permitted in any Zone
(1)
Except where specifically prohibited, the following uses shall be permitted in any Zone:
a)
Roadways,
b)
traffic control structures,
c)
utility buildings and structures,
d)
fire suppression tanks, ponds, dry hydrants, access routes and gates,
e)
parks, trails, playgrounds,
f)
communications structures,
g)
electrical power transmission and distribution lines; and
h)
natural habitat conservation, enhancement and restoration.
3.9
Vehicles, Driveways and Parking
(1)
No more than one (1) unlicensed vehicle shall be parked or kept outside a building on a lot.
(2)
In a Zone that permits agriculture use, no more than three (3) farm vehicles shall be parked or
kept outside a building on a lot.
(3)
No more than three (3) recreation vehicles shall be parked or kept outside a building on a lot.
(4)
With the exception of farm vehicles, no detached parts of any vehicle, shall be kept or stored
outside a building on a lot.
(5)
No unlicensed vehicle or commercial vehicle shall be parked or kept on a lot within 10 metres of
any front lot line, side lot line or rear lot line.
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(6)
Number of Parking Spaces
a)
In addition to parking spaces prescribed in a Zone, no land, building or structure shall be
used unless the number of parking spaces specified below are provided:
LAND USE
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
i)
for each principal dwelling unit
2
ii)
for each principal dwelling unit
used for a home-based business
1
iii)
for accessory buildings used for a
home-based business
1
iv)
for each room that is used for a
boarder, lodger or for a bed
breakfast use
1
v)
for each accessory dwelling unit
1
vi)
Retail
1 space per 20 m² gross floor area
vii)
Office
1 .5 space per 40 m² gross floor
area
viii)
Storage area
1.5 space per 200 m² gross floor
area
ix)
Restaurant
1 space per 3 seats
x)
Clubhouse
1 space per 25 m² gross floor area
xi)
Golf Course
4 spaces per golf hole
xii)
Resort
1 space per tourist accommodation
unit
xiii)
Hotels
0.75 space per tourist
accommodation unit
xiv)
Day Care
6 spaces plus one per staff
xv)
Tennis Courts
3 spaces per court
xvi)
Assembly
1 space per 20m² gross floor area
plus one per staff
xvii) Retreat Accommodation
The greater of 1 space per retreat
accommodation unit or the sum of
spaces required by uses other than
retreat accommodation in the Zone
xviii
Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
1
b)
If more than one use occurs on a lot, the required number of parking spaces shall be
cumulative and in addition to those prescribed in any particular Zone, except in the
Rural Assembly Zone.
c)
Motor vehicle parking areas containing more than 20 spaces in a row shall incorporate
surface drainage infiltration galleries, and landscaped planning areas not less than 1.5m in
width and 6.0m in length every 20 spaces.
(7)
Bicycle Parking
Where not already prescribed, motor vehicle parking areas in Zones other than residential
shall include facilities to park and store bicycles in a location that is accessible to guests,
employees and the public. These shall contain at least 1 bicycle storage space for every 10
required parking spaces.
(8)
Accessible Parks Spaces
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If not already prescribed in a non-residential Zone:
a)
Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in the ratios of 1 additional space for the
first 20 required parking spaces and 1 additional space for every 40 required parking
spaces thereafter.
b)
Each accessible parking space shall have a width of 3.7m, occupy the nearest parking
space to a building entrance that accommodates wheelchair access, and be clearly
designated as accessible parking only.
c)
Drop curbs shall be provided on any curb between an accessible parking space and
the building entrance to accommodate wheelchair access.
d)
Each accessible parking space shall have a firm, slip-resistant and level surface.
(9)
Location of Parking Spaces and Driveways
a)
Any required parking space shall be provided on the same lot as the building or use in
respect of which it is provided.
b)
With the exception of a driveway used for access from a roadway to a required parking
space, a required parking space shall not be placed or maintained within ten (10) metres of
any front lot line or rear lot line, or within five (5) metres of any side lot line.
c)
Driveways on lots shall not extend onto a roadway except as provided in the District of
Highlands Bylaw to Regulate Roads and Traffic.
(10)
Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Driveways
a)
No building shall be sited, placed or constructed on a lot unless a driveway from the
roadway to the building, capable of access by emergency vehicles is built and maintained
and such a driveway:
(i)
shall not have a centerline radius less than 12 metres,
(ii)
shall not have a traveled width of less than 3.6 metres,
(iii)
shall not have a "K" value for vertical curves less than "2",
(iv)
shall not have any overhead obstructions within 4 metres measured vertically over
the required width and length of the driveway,
(v)
must provide for the parking of an emergency vehicle not more than 15 metres from
the main entrance to the building, and
(vi)
must provide a turnaround area for emergency vehicles between 15 and 30 metres
of the main entrance to the building where the driveway exceeds 90 metres in
length, measured between its intersection with the roadway and the building which
it serves. Such a turnaround area shall have a minimum length of 10 metres, a
minimum width of 5 metres and a maximum grade of 6%.
(11)
Slope and Surfacing of Driveways
a)
For the purposes of this subsection, "hard surfaced" shall mean the provision of a durable
surface of concrete, asphalt or similar materials designed to permit access use under all
expected climatic conditions.
b)
No part of a driveway shall be built or maintained on a lot containing a building, without
being hard surfaced if:
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(i)
any continuous, ten (10) metre length of that driveway, measured on its centerline,
exceeds fifteen per cent (15%) in grade, and
(ii)
that driveway provides the only vehicle access from a roadway to a building on the
lot which it serves.
c)
No part of a driveway as prescribed in Section 3.8(9)(b) shall be built or maintained if any
continuous, ten (10) metre length of that driveway, measured on its centerline, exceeds
twenty per cent (20%) in grade.
3.10
Temporary Commercial or Industrial Use Permits
(1)
Authority to consider the issuance of Temporary Commercial or Industrial Use Permits in
accordance with the Local Government Act is hereby designated for the property legally described
as Section 15, Highlands District, Except those parts in Plans 7077, 7599, and 16010 and located
at 1943 Millstream Road.
3.11
Accessory Dwelling Units
(1)The total floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 90m2.
(2)The property owner must have as their principal residence either the principal dwelling unit or the
accessory dwelling unit.
(3)An accessory dwelling unit must not be used for a home-based business.
(4)An accessory dwelling unit must not be subdivided from the principal dwelling unit on the same lot.
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SECTION 4 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
4.1
Lot Area
(1)
No land shall be subdivided under the Land Title Act or the Strata Property Act unless:
a)
the area of each lot proposed to be created is as least as great as the minimum lot area
prescribed by this Bylaw, and
b)
the average area of lots in the subdivision is at least as great as the average lot area
prescribed by this Bylaw.
4.2
Lot Frontage and Width
(1)
No land shall be subdivided under the Land Title Act or the Condominium Act unless:
a)
where a minimum frontage is prescribed by this Bylaw, the lot has a frontage equal to or
greater than the prescribed frontage, unless the lot is exempted by Council under Section
944 of the Municipal Act,
b)
where a Bare Land Strata subdivision is proposed, the portion of the boundary of a strata
lot that abuts a common property access route is no less than 10 per cent (10%) of the
perimeter of the same strata lot, or
c)
where a minimum lot width is prescribed by this Bylaw, the width of the lot at its narrowest
point is at least as wide as the prescribed minimum width.
4.3
Lot Area Averaging
(1)
If a subdivision is proposed that yields the maximum number of lots permitted by the applicable
minimum and average lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw, and one or more of the lots being
created has an area equal to or greater than twice the applicable average lot area, the applicant
must grant a covenant to the Municipality in respect of every such lot, prohibiting further
subdivision of the lot.
(2)
If a subdivision is proposed that yields fewer than the maximum number of lots permitted by the
applicable minimum and average lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw, and one or more of the lots
being created has an area equal to or greater than twice the applicable average lot area and one
or more of the lots being created has an area less than the applicable average lot area, the
applicant must grant a covenant to the Municipality in respect of every lot having an area equal to
or greater than twice the applicable average lot area, prohibiting the subdivision of the lot so as to
create a greater total number of lots by subdivision and resubdivision of the original lot than would
have been created had the first subdivision created the maximum number of lots permitted by the
applicable minimum and average lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw.
4.4
Lot Exceptions
(1)
Despite Sections 4.1 and 4.2, the lot areas, widths and frontages prescribed by this Bylaw shall not
apply to a lot created for the operation of a utility service or system or for park use only, if the
Municipality is granted a covenant restricting the use of the lot to that use, or if the lot is dedicated
as park on the subdivision plan.
(2)
Despite Section 4.1, the minimum lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw shall not apply if a subdivision
creates one or more lots for park use only, dedicated as such on the subdivision plan or subject to
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a use covenant as described in subsection (1), and if the number of other lots in that subdivision is
not greater than the maximum number of lots that would be permitted by subdivision of the original
lot under the applicable lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw.
4.5
Lot Line Adjustments
(1)
Despite the lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw, lots which have areas smaller than the applicable
lot areas prescribed by this Bylaw may be consolidated and resubdivided into the same or a lesser
number of new lots, provided that the resubdivision does not result in the reduction of any original
lot area by twenty per cent (20%) or more of its area that existed prior to the resubdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 4.5(1), resubdivision of Lot 1, Plan VIP 52572, Section 14, Highlands District may
result in a reduction of its original lot area by 70% of its area that existed prior to a resubdivision.
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SECTION 5 - ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES
(1)
For the purpose of this Bylaw, land in the District of Highlands is divided into the following Zones:
SHORT FORM
ZONE
RR1
Rural Residential 1
RR2
Rural Residential 2
RR2A
Rural Residential 2A
RR3
Rural Residential 3
RR4
Rural Residential 4
RR5
Rural Residential 5
RR6
Rural Residential 6
RR7
Rural Residential 7
RR8
Rural Residential 8
RR9
Rural Residential 9
RR10
Rural Residential 10
RR11
Rural Residential 11
RR12
Rural Residential 12
RR13
Rural Residential 13
RR14
Rural Residential 14
RR15
Rural Residential 15
RR16
Rural Residential 16
R1
Rural 1
R2
Rural 2
R3
Rural 3
R3A
Rural 3A
R3B
Rural 3B
R3C
Rural 3C
SHORT FORM
ZONE
R3D
Rural 3D
R4
Rural 4
R5
Rural 5
R6
Rural 6
R7
Rural 7
R8
Rural 8
RA
Rural Assembly
GB1
Greenbelt 1
GB1A
Greenbelt 1A
GB2
Greenbelt 2
BMCD1
Bear Mountain Comprehensive Development 1
CD2
Comprehensive Development 2
1150 Bear Mountain Parkway
P1
Park 1
P2
Public 2
P3
Public 3
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W1
Water 1
W2
Water 2
M1
General Industrial
M2
Medium Industrial
M3
Highwest Industrial
C1
Conservation 1
C2
Conservation 2
Am1
Amenity 1
Am2
Amenity 2
5.1
Zoning Map
(1)
The location and boundaries of the Zones established by this Bylaw are shown on the Zoning Map
attached to and forming Schedule A to this Bylaw.
(2)
Where a Zone boundary does not follow a legally defined boundary, and where the distances are
not specifically indicated on Schedule A, the location of the boundary shall be determined by
scaling from Schedule A.
(3)
When a Zone boundary designated on Schedule A follows a highway or a watercourse, the
centerline of the highway or watercourse shall be the Zone boundary.
(4)
The boundaries between the W1 and W2 Zones and abutting upland lots shall be the natural
boundary of the waterbody or sea, as the case may be.
(5)
Where land formerly covered by water has accreted to the upland, it shall upon deposit of a plan
under Section 95 of the Land Title Act be deemed to have the same Zone designation as the
adjacent upland.
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SECTION 6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONES
SECTION 6.1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 1 (RR1) ZONE
6.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 1 (RR1) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory Uses, buildings and structures
6.1.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.1.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
6.1.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
Subject to Section 6.1.4(2), no lot having an area less than 0.4 hectares (1 acre) may be created
by subdivision. No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have
an average area of at least 0.8 hectares (2 acres).
(2)
No lot may be created as prescribed in Section 6.1.4(1) if:
a)
that lot contains part of an electrical transmission right of way described as Plan 3270 RW
or as Plan 3242 RW, and if,
b)
that lot contains less than 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) of land that does not contain part of such
a right of way.
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SECTION 6.2 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2 (RR2) ZONE
6.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 2 (RR2) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.2.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.2.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of the principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres
(2)
The height of the accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a
highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
6.2.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 2.0 hectares (5 acres)
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SECTION 6.2A - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2A (RR2A) ZONE
6.2A.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 2A (RR2A) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.2A.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner
grants a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District
of Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title
Act or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.2A.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 420 square metres.
(8)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 275 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
6.2A.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 12 hectares (30 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 6.2A.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.12.1 of this Bylaw are provided,
Lot A and B, Section 39, Highland District, Plan 34216 if within the RR2A Zone may be subdivided
into a maximum of 14 lots provided that:
(a) no lot shall have an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres);
(b) the average are of all lots so created is not less than 2.0 hectares (5 acres).
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SECTION 6.3 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 3 (RR3) ZONE
6.3.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 3 (RR3) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.3.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.3.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a
highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
6.3.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 2.0 hectares (5 acres).
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SECTION 6.4 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 4 (RR4) ZONE
6.4.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 4 (RR4) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.4.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.4.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 9 metres
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a
highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 420 square metres.
(8)
The total combined floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 275 square
metres and no single accessory building shall exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
6.4.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 6.4.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.1 of this Bylaw are provided, a
subdivision plan may approved to create a maximum of 59 residential lots with no lot less than
1.25 hectares (3 acres) in the area.
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SECTION 6.5 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 5 (RR5) ZONE
6.5.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural Residential 5 (RR5) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based Business
c)
Agriculture
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.5.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.5.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 9 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 322 square metres.
(8)
The total combined floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 275 square
metres and no single accessory building shall exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
6.5.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 6.5.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.2 of this Bylaw are provided, a
subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of 26 residential lots with no lot less than
1.2 hectares (3 acres) in area.
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SECTION 6.6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 6 (RR6) ZONE
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 185, adopted August 6, 2002)
SECTION 6.7 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 7 (RR7) ZONE
6.7.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural Residential 7 (RR7) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based Business
c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.7.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than two (2) principal dwelling units on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.7.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 150 square metres.
(8)
The total combined floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 30 square
metres.
6.7.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 6.7.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.4.1 of this Bylaw are provided, a
subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of 1 residential lots with no lot less than
0.3 hectares (0.75 acres) in area.
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SECTION 6.8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 8 (RR8) ZONE
6.8.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural Residential 8 (RR8) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based Business with the exception that no home-based business is permitted in
common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan
c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures with the exception that no buildings are permitted
in common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan
d)
Sewage disposal from a lot in a Community Institutional 1 Zone
6.8.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling units on each lot. For the purposes of this
subsection, lot excludes common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.8.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 4 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts an access route
in a Bare Land Strata Plan.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 330 square metres.
(8)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a residential lot shall not exceed 50 square
metres.
(9)
Despite Section 3.8(7)(b) of this Bylaw, a required parking space shall not be placed or maintained
within four (4) metres of any front lot line, within ten (10) metres of any rear lot line, or within two
(2) metres of any side lot line.
6.8.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 7 hectares (17.3 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 6.8.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.5.1 of this Bylaw are provided, a
subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of nine (9) residential lots (excluding
common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan) with no lot less than 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres).
SECTION 6.9 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 9 (RR9) ZONE
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
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SECTION 6.10 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 10 (RR10) ZONE
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 6.11 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 11 (RR11) ZONE
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 6.12 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 12 (RR12) ZONE
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
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SECTION 6.13 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 13 (RR13) ZONE
6.13.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural Residential 13 (RR13) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based Business
c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.13.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot. For the purposes of this
zone, lot excludes common property in a Bare Land Strata.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.13.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
All buildings and structures shall be measured from the property line to the foundation of the
building or structure. Chimneys, cornice, leaders, gutters, pilaster, belt courses, sills, steps, eaves,
sunlight control projections, canopies, balconies, or ornamental features may project into a
required setback from a front, side, or rear lot line beyond the face of a building, the minimum
distances to be reduced by not more than 1 metre but such reduction applies only to the projecting
feature.
(2)
For the purposes of this zone only,
a)
"Front yard" means the area bounded by the front lot line, the two side lot lines nearest the
front lot line, and the dwelling unit's foundation contour nearest to the front lot line.
b)
"Rear yard" means the area bounded by the rear lot line, the two side lot lines nearest the
rear lot line, and the dwelling unit's foundation contour nearest to the rear lot line.
c)
"Side yard" means the area between a side lot line and the dwelling unit's foundation
contour, specifically excluding the "front yard" and "rear yard" and any area taken up by
accessory buildings or structures.
(3)
The height of a dwelling unit shall not exceed 9 meters.
(4)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 5 meters of a front lot line.
(5)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 1.5 meters of a side lot line.
(6)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 5 meters of a side lot line that abuts a street or highway.
(7)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 5 meters of a rear lot line.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 350 square meters.
a)
Garages and carports shall be included in the 350 square meters total floor area of a
principal dwelling unit.
b)
Despite section 6.13.3 (8) (a), up to 29 square meters of a carport only may be excluded
from the 350 square meters total floor area of a principal dwelling unit.
(9)
Despite section 3.8(7)(b) of this Bylaw, at least one of the required parking spaces shall be within
the principal dwelling unit, such as within the carport or the garage.
(10)
Accessory buildings and structures shall only be permitted in the "side yard" or "rear yard".
(11)
Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted within a "side yard" flanking a street or
highway.
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(12)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 5 meters.
(13)
No accessory building or structure shall be sited within 1 meter of a rear lot line.
(14)
No accessory building or structure shall be sited within 1 meter of a side lot line.
(15)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 100 square meters or
30% of the total combined area of the "side yard" and "rear yard", whichever is less.
6.13.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot created shall be smaller than 2.5 hectares.
(2)
Despite Section 6.13.4 (1), if the amenities described in Section 6.13.5 of this bylaw are provided,
and if the District of Highlands and the Owner have entered into a Development Agreement, a
subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of 57 residential lots (excluding common
strata property) with no lot having less than 150 square meters (1,614 sq. ft.) in area, except in the
case of a corner lot, which must not be less than 190 square meters (2,044 sq. ft.) in area.
6.13.5 Amenities
(1)
Land with an area of not less than 9 hectares in the RR13 Zone may be subdivided into the
maximum number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area as specified in Section 6.13.4 (2)
of this bylaw, if the amenities described in Section 6.13.6 (2) are provided and the Development
Agreement referred to in Section 6.13.4 (2) has been entered into.
(2)
The payment of $7,800.00 for each additional lot created, to a maximum of $436,800.00 (CDN),
the first half of which payment received to be placed in the Fire Department Equipment
Replacement Reserve Fund, and next $50,000.00 of which payment received to be placed in the
Park Reserve Fund, and the balance of payment received to be placed in the Capital Works and
Equipment Reserve Fund.
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SECTION 6.14 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 14 (RR14) ZONE
6.14.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural Residential 14 (RR14) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Home-based Business with the exception that no home-based business is permitted in
common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan
c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures with the exception that no buildings are permitted
in common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan.
6.14.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot. For the purposes of this
subsection, lot excludes common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.14.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 9 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts an access route
in a Bare Land Strata Plan.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 600 square metres.
(8)
The total combined floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square
metres and no single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
6.14.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 6.14.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.11.1 of this Bylaw are provided,
a subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of seven (7) residential lots (excluding
common property in a Bare Land Strata Plan) with no lot less than 1 hectare (2.47 acres).
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SECTION 6.15 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 15 (RR15) ZONE
6.15.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural Residential 15 (RR15) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Agricultural
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.15.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.15.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
6.15.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 1.5 hectares (3.8 acres)
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SECTION 6.16 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 16 (RR16) ZONE
6.16.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others
shall be permitted in the Rural Residential 16 (RR16) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Agricultural
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
6.16.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
6.16.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
6.16.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectare (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 1.16 hectares (2.87 acres).
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SECTION 7 - RURAL ZONES
SECTION 7.1 - RURAL 1 (R1) ZONE
7.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 1 (R1) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Agriculture
c)
Home-based Business
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.1.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.1.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.1.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
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SECTION 7.2 - RURAL 2 (R2) ZONE
7.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 2 (R2) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Agriculture
c)
Home-based Business
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.2.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.2.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 322 square metres.
(8)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 275 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
7.2.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
(2)
Despite Section 7.2.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.3 of this Bylaw are provided, a
subdivision plan may be approved to create a maximum of 22 residential lots with no lot less than
2 hectares (5 acres) in the area.
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SECTION 7.3 - RURAL 3 (R3) ZONE
7.3.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 3 (R3) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Agriculture
c)
Home-based Business
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.3.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.3.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.3.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 4 hectares (10 acres).
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SECTION 7.3A - RURAL 3A (R3A) ZONE
7.3A.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 3A (R3A) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Kennel
c)
Agriculture
d)
Home-based Business
e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.3A.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.3A.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line, no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line and no building used for a kennel shall
be sited within 90 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line, no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line and no building used for a kennel shall
be sited within 30 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway and
no building used for a kennel shall be sited within 30 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
7.3A.4 Parking for a Kennel
(1)
Use of land, building or structures for a kennel shall not be commenced or maintained on a lot
unless three (3) parking spaces are provided on the lot to serve that use of land, exclusive of other
parking spaces required by this Bylaw for other uses on that lot.
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7.3A.5 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) may be created by subdivision. No
subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have an average area of
at least 4 hectares (10 acres).
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SECTION 7.3B - RURAL 3B (R3B) ZONE
7.3B1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 3B (R3B) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Woodworking contained within a single building
c)
Agriculture
d)
Home-based Business
e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.3B.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.3B.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory, agriculture or woodworking building or structure shall not exceed 6
metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line and no building used for woodworking
shall be sited within 60 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No dwelling unit or accessory building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line
and no building used for Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line and no building
used for woodworking shall be sited within 1 metres of the southern most side lot line nor within 40
metres of the northern most side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for woodworking
shall be sited within 20 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 50 square metres, the total
floor area of all agriculture buildings shall not exceed 100 square metres, and the total floor area of
a woodworking building shall not exceed 575 square metres.
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7.3B.4
Parking for Woodworking Use
(1)
Use of land, buildings or structures for woodworking shall not be commenced or maintained on a
lot unless six (6) parking spaces are provided on the lot to serve that use of land, exclusive of other
parking spaces required by this Bylaw for other uses on that lot.
7.3B.5
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.4 hectares (1 acre) may be created by subdivision.
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SECTION 7.3C - RURAL 3C (R3C) ZONE
7.3C.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 3C (R3C) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Animal Rehabilitation Centre
c)
Agriculture
d)
Home-based Business
e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.3C.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.3C.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 325 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 200 square metres in floor area.
7.3C.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
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SECTION 7.3D - RURAL 3D (R3D) ZONE
7.3D.1 Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural 3D (R3D) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Day Care as regulated by the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, as amended from
time to time
(c)
Agricultural
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.3D.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local
Government Act, there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if
the property owner grants a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government
Act, in favour of the District of Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from
being subdivided under the Land Title Act or the Strata Property Act, or their successor
legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.3D.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit and/or any building or structure used for day care shall not
exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building use for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 362 square metres.
7.3D.4 Landscaping and Screening
(1)
Native vegetative screening of a height of not less than 2.0 metres (6.56 feet), a depth of not less
than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet), and a mature height of not less than 6.0 metres (19.69 feet), shall be
provided and maintained continuously along Millstream Road. If the native vegetative screening is
hedging and is within 5m of a BC Hydro utility pole, the mature height of the hedge shall be not
less than 4.0 metres (13.12 feet).
7.3D.5 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 0.68 hectare (1.68 acres) may be created by subdivision.
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SECTION 7.4 - RURAL 4 (R4) ZONE
7.4.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Rural 4 (R4) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Agriculture
(c)
Home-based Business
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.4.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.4.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.4.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
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SECTION 7.5 - RURAL 5 (R5) ZONE
7.5.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural 5 (R5) Zone:
(a) Residential
(b) Home-based business
(c) Agriculture
(d) Accessory uses, building and structures
7.5.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.5.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.5.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 12 hectares (30 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 7.5.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.13.1 of this Bylaw are provided,
Lot 1, Section 40, Highland District, Plan 31697 except part in Plan VIP63269 if within the R5 Zone
may be subdivided into a maximum of 2 lots provided that no lot shall have an area less than 4.8
hectares (11.8 acres).
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SECTION 7.6 - RURAL 6 (R6) ZONE
7.6.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural 6 (R6) Zone:
(a) Residential
(b) Home-based business
(c) Agriculture
(d) Accessory uses, building and structures
7.6.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.6.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.6.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 12 hectares (29.7 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 7.6.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.15.1 of this Bylaw are provided,
Lot 8, Section 74 and 75, Plan 20576, Highland District if within the R6 Zone may be subdivided
into a maximum of three (3) lots provided that no lot shall have an area less than 2.8 hectares (7
acres).
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SECTION 7.7 - RURAL 7 (R7) ZONE
7.7.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural 7 (R7) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Agriculture
(d)
Accessory uses, building and structures
7.7.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.7.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
7.7.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 10.7 hectares (26.5 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 7.7.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.17.1 of this Bylaw are provided,
Lot B, Section 27, Highland District, Plan VIP60905 if within the R7 Zone may be subdivided into a
maximum of two (2) residential lots provided that no lot shall have an area less than 4.25 hectares
(10.5 acres).
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SECTION 7.8 - RURAL 8 (R8) ZONE
7.8.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Rural 8 (R8) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Day Care as regulated by the Community Care and Assisted Living Act
(c)
Agricultural
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.8.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
7.8.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit and/or any building or structure used for day care shall not
exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3.5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building use for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 477 square metres.
7.8.4 Landscaping and Screening
(1)
Native vegetative screening of a height of not less than 2.0 metres (6.56 feet), a depth of not less
than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet), and a mature height of not less than 6.0 metres (19.69 feet), shall be
provided and maintained continuously along Millstream Road. If the native vegetative screening is
hedging and is within 5m of a BC Hydro utility pole, the mature height of the hedge shall be not
less than 4.0 metres (13.12 feet).
7.8.5 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(2)
No lot having an area less than 0.57 hectare (1.41 acres) may be created by subdivision.
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SECTION 7.9 - RURAL ASSEMBLY (RA) ZONE
7.9.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others
shall be permitted in Rural Assembly (RA) Zone:
a)
Assembly
b)
Retreat facility that may prepare and/or provide food to registered guests
c)
Retreat Accommodation
d)
Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
e)
Agriculture accessory to any principal use
f)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
7.9.2 Densities
(1)
The total combined floor area of all buildings or structures within all 4 Rural Assembly zoned
areas shall not exceed 842 square metres.
(2)
For Retreat Accommodation, there shall be no more than:
a. 13 units in buildings
b. 20 camping spaces and
c. 6 recreational vehicle spaces
within all 4 Rural Assembly zoned areas.
(3)
There shall be no more than one (1) caretaker's dwelling unit within all 4 Rural Assembly
zoned areas.
7.9.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of any building or structure shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The total floor area for the caretaker's dwelling unit shall not exceed 60 square metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
7.9.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum
area of at least 16.3 hectares (40.3 acres).
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SECTION 8 - GREENBELT ZONES
SECTION 8.1 - GREENBELT 1 (GB1) ZONE
8.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Greenbelt 1 (GB1) Zone:
a)
Forest management activities related to timber production and harvesting
b)
Residential
c)
Agriculture
d)
Home-based Business
e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
8.1.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
8.1.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
8.1.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
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SECTION 8.1A - GREENBELT 1A (GB1A) ZONE
8.1A.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Greenbelt 1A (GB1A) Zone:
a)
Forest management activities related to timber production and harvesting
b)
Residential
c)
Agriculture
d)
Home-based Business
e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
8.1A.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act there
may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants a
covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting any accessory dwelling unit on the lot from being subdivided under the Land
Title Act or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
8.1A.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
For lots 3 hectares in size and smaller, the total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not
exceed 300 square metres.
(8)
For lots larger than 3 hectares, the total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 375
square metres.
(9)
For lots 3 hectares in size and smaller, the total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall
not exceed 275 square metres and no single accessory building shall exceed 100 square metres in
floor area.
(10)
For lots larger than 3 hectares and smaller than 20 hectares, the total floor area of all accessory
buildings on a lot shall not exceed 375 square metres and no single accessory building shall
exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
(11)
For lots 20 hectares and larger, the total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not
exceed 750 square metres and no single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in
floor area.
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8.1A.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(2)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 48 hectares (120 acres).
(3)
Despite section 8.1A.4(1), and in accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of
the Local Government Act, land zoned GB1A may be subdivided into a maximum of seven (7) lots
as generally shown in Schedule G to Highlands Zoning Bylaw 100 if the following conditions have
been satisfied:
a. The land identified on Schedule G as "Proposed Park Dedication," and in no case less than
0.7 hectare of land has been dedicated as park land to the District,
b. The "Mitchell House," a house which is located in the approximate area noted on Schedule
G has been added to the Highlands Community Heritage Register, and
c. A statutory right of way in favour of the District for emergency access through the area
identified on Schedule G as, "Proposed 4m Wide SRW for Emergency Access Only," has
been granted to the District.
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SECTION 8.2 - GREENBELT 2 (GB2) ZONE
8.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in Greenbelt 2 (GB2) Zone:
a)
Residential
b)
Agriculture
c)
Home-based Business
d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
8.2.2 Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
8.2.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 700m2.
8.2.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 12 hectares (30 acres).
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SECTION 9 - PUBLIC ZONES
SECTION 9.1 - PARK 1 (P1) ZONE
9.1.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses shall be permitted in the Park 1 (P1) Zone:
a)
non-motorized outdoor recreation
9.1.2 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
The height of a building shall not exceed 6 metres.
(2)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6 metres of a side lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(6)
No parking space shall be sited within 6 metres of any lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 75 square metres (807 sq. ft.)
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SECTION 9.2 - PUBLIC 2 (P2) ZONE
9.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Public 2 (P2) Zone:
a)
Assembly
b)
Community Hall
c)
Fire Hall
d)
Municipal Office
e)
School
f)
Recreation Facility
g)
Non-motorized outdoor recreation
(**9.2.1(h & i) added under Bylaw No. 385, June 2016
h)
Community Gardens
i)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
9.2.2 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
The height of a building shall not exceed 12 metres.
(2)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6 metres of a side lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(6)
No parking space shall be sited within 6 metres of any lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 600 square metres (6,460 sq. ft.)
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SECTION 9.3 - PUBLIC 3 (P3) ZONE
9.3.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Public 3 (P3) Zone:
a)
Assembly
b)
Residential
c)
Non-motorized outdoor recreation
d)
Home-based business
e)
Agriculture
f)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
9.3.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner
grants a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District
of Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title
Act or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
9.3.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit or a building shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
No height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings on a lot shall not exceed 500 square metres (5,382 sq. ft.)
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SECTION 10 - WATER ZONES
SECTION 10.1 - WATER 1 (W1) ZONE
10.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses shall be permitted in the Water 1 (W1) Zone:
a)
Docks, floats or moorings accessory to an adjacent residential use
b)
Withdrawal of water accessory to an adjacent use
c)
Non-commercial, non-motorized outdoor recreation accessory to an adjacent residential
use
d)
Operation of non-motorized craft
e)
Water detention of retention by means of a structures such as dams
f)
Accessory uses and structures
SECTION 10.2 - WATER 2 (W2) ZONE
10.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses shall be permitted in the Water 2 (W2) Zone:
(a)
Outdoor recreation including the operation of water craft
(b)
Marine navigation structures
(c)
Foreshore restoration or protection
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SECTION 11 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
SECTION 11.1 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
11.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the General Industrial (M1) Zone, provided they are not noxious or offensive to any
residential neighbour or the general public by reason of emitting odours, dust, smoke, gas, noise,
effluent or hazard:
a)
Building product sales
b)
Carpentry shops
c)
Computer technology sales, service and manufacturing
d)
Electronics manufacturing
e)
Film production studios
f)
Financial institutions
g)
Industrial Use
h)
Machine Shops
i)
Minis storage
j)
Nurseries
k)
Offices
l)
Outdoor storage
m)
Recreational facilities
n)
Recycling Depots
o)
Rental of goods and equipment
p)
Restaurants
q)
Retail stores as an accessory use, of products manufactured, cleaned, stored or otherwise
handled in the primary use.
r)
Sawmills and planer mills
s)
Scientific or technology research facility
t)
Trade contractors offices
u)
Trade schools
v)
Veterinary clinics
w)
Wholesale
x)
Warehouses
y)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
11.1.2 Prohibited Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses prohibited in Section 3.6 of this Bylaw, the following uses are expressly
prohibited in the General Industrial (M1) Zone:
(a)
Any uses considered offensive under the Health Act
(b)
Refuse and garbage burning and landfilling
(c)
Fertilizer, herbicide or pesticide manufacturing
(d)
Refineries or bulk petroleum product manufacturing
(e)
Bulk food product manufacturing
(f)
Industrial uses within this Zone shall exclude "wrecking and salvaging" operations; and
(g)
A use in this zone shall not ordinarily discharge or emit odorous, toxic or noxious matters or
vapors, heat, glare, noise, vibration, smoke, dust, effluent or other emission hazards,
electrical interference, or radiation across any lot line.
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11.1.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
In this zone the definition of finished ground level is as follows:
"FINISHED GROUND LEVEL means the height of a point at the perimeter of the base of a
building or structure and which is vertically within 1.0 metres of the ground level of the land prior to
the siting, placement or construction of that building or structure but excludes a localized
depression such as a stairway access to a lower floor".
(2)
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 12 metres (39.4 feet).
(3)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 8 metres (26.2 feet).
(4)
The maximum or combined height of containers utilized for the purposes of storage shall not
exceed 3.5 metres (11.48 feet).
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres (24.60 feet) of a front lot line, provided that
where the area between a building front line and a front lot line is landscaped and not used for off-
street parking, the minimum setback may be reduced to 4.5 metres (14.76 feet).
(6)
Side Yards:
a) A side yard shall be provided of not less than 5 metres (16.40 feet) in width for 1 side yard and
0 metres for the other.
b) No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres (16.40 feet) of a side lot line that abuts a
highway.
(7)
No building or structure shall be sited within 1.5 metres (8.20 feet) of a rear lot line.
(8)
Despite Sections 11.1.3(5), 11.1.3(6) and 11.1.3(7), no building or structure shall be sited within 30
metres (98.4 feet) of a lot line that abuts Millstream Road.
(9)
Despite Sections 11.1.3(5), 11.1.3(6) and 11.1.3(7), no building or structure shall be sited within 10
metres (32.81 feet) of a lot line that abuts a non-industrial zoned property.
(10)
An accessory building must be located to the rear of the principal building.
(11)
No storage yard or area shall be permitted in a required front yard, nor in any required yard, which
abuts a non-industrial zoned lot, or is separated by a highway or lane there from.
(12)
Retail sale and display of goods manufactured or stored on the property shall be permitted
provided the total gross floor area devoted to such accessory retail sale and display does not
exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory.
(13)
Materials collected at a recycling depot shall be stored within a building or in containers if stored
outside of a building.
(14)
Sawmills and planer mills shall be contained within a completely enclosed building.
(15)
Lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 50%.
11.1.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of 0.2 hectares (0.49 acres) provided that the average overall lot size shall not be less than 0.8
hectares (1.98 acres);
(2)
No lot may be created having a lot frontage that is less than 20 metres (66 feet).
11.1.5 Landscaping and Screening
(1)
Landscaping and screening shall be provided and maintained for any use in accordance with the
following:
(a)
Landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained continuously along every lot line
abutting a roadway throughout the area that is within 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) of that lot line.
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(b)
Despite subsection (a), natural or landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained
continuously along every lot line abutting Millstream Road throughout the area that is within
10.0 metres (32.80 feet) of that lot line.
(c)
Despite subsections (a) and (b), the landscaped areas may be interrupted provided
required vehicle access to a lot from a roadway.
(d)
The landscaped areas prescribed in subsections (a) and (b) shall have trees planted within
a height of not less than 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) and a mature height of not less than 6.0
metres (19.68 feet), spaced not less than 6.0 metres (19.68 feet) apart, unless a greater
spacing distance is recommended by a Landscape Architect.
(e)
Landscaped planting areas shall be equal to or exceed 10% of the total impervious-
surfaced parking and loading areas on-site. Landscaped planting areas shall include
native, drought and fire-resistant vegetative ground cover, shrubs and trees, as approved
by the Administrator or his delegate.
Garbage and recycling receptacles
(f)
Garbage receptacles and containers for materials to be recycled shall be stored in an
enclosed area abutting the principal building,
(g)
All outdoor service areas, dumpsters and garbage receptacles, recycling containers, utility
kiosks, and mechanical, electrical or other service equipment located outside or on the roof
of a building, shall be setback a minimum of 10 metres (about 32.80 feet) from any lot line
adjoining a property zoned for a non-industrial use, or a lot line abutting Millstream Road.
(h)
All outdoor service areas, dumpsters and garbage containers, recycling containers, utility
kiosks, and mechanical, electrical or other service equipment located outside or on the roof
of a building, shall be integrated into the landscape and screened where visible from
adjacent parking areas or lots by ornamental structures, landscaping or other means. The
minimum treatment shall be either:
i)
evergreen planting a minimum of 2 metres (6.6 feet) in height, or
ii)
a screen wall or fence constructed from the same materials and colors as the
principal building, a minimum of 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height, where such structure
is supplemented with shrub plantings not more than 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) from the
sides of the enclosure exposed to public view.
(i)
The foregoing minimum treatment level may be relaxed where natural vegetation or
topographic features provide adequate screening of service areas, dumpsters and garbage
containers, recycling containers, and utility kiosks.
Visibility at Intersecting Streets
(j)
On a corner lot nothing shall be placed or allowed to grow in such a manner as to impede
vision between a height of 0.75 meters (2.46 feet) and 3.0 meters (9.84 feet) above the
centerline grades of the intersecting streets within a triangular area 10 meters (32.81 feet)
perpendicular from the intersecting street right of way lines.
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11.17 Parking and Loading
(1)
Parking and loading areas shall be provided and maintained for any use in accordance with the
following:
(a)
The required number of parking spaces for each use are as follows:
Computer Technology sales, service
and manufacturing
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Financial Institutions
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Recreation Facilities
1 space per 10 sq. m. gross floor area
Restaurants
1 space per 3 seats or 1 space per 10 sq. m. gross
floor area
Retail
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Sawmills and Planer mills
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
Scientific / Technology Research
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Trade Schools
1 space per employee and 1 space per 5 students
Veterinary clinics
1 space per 30 sq. m. gross floor area
Building Product sales
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Carpentry Shops
1 space per 100 sq. m. gross floor area
Film Production Studios
1 space per 100 sq. m. gross floor area
Industrial use
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Mini storage
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
Nurseries
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
Office
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Recycling Depots
1 space per 50 sq. m. gross floor area
Trade Contractor Offices
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Wholesale Storage and Warehouse
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
(b)
When parking and loading spaces are visible from a flanking street or from an abutting
property zoned for non-industrial use, the parking and loading spaces shall be screened
such that it is not viewable from the flanking street or abutting property.
(c)
Parking areas containing more than 20 spaces in a row shall incorporate surface drainage
infiltration galleries, landscaped planning areas not less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) in width
and 6.0 meters (19.68 feet) in length every 20 spaces.
(d)
No parking or loading area shall be located within 10 meters (32.81 feet) of a property line
abutting Millstream Road, Thetis Lake Park, or a non-industrial zoned property.
(e)
Bicycle racks or a similar facility to park/store bicycles shall be provided in a location
accessible to employees and visitors. At least 1 bicycle space shall be provided for every
10 required off-street parking spaces.
(f)
Accessible parking spaces, to be included in the required parking spaces, must be provided
as follows:
i.
1-20 parking spaces required
1 accessible parking space
ii.
21 - 100 parking spaces required
1 additional accessible parking space
iii.
101 - 1000 parking spaces required
2 additional accessible parking spaces per 100 required parking spaces
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11.1.8 Driveways and Access
(1)
No driveway vehicle access shall be located within a required setback area of a lot except to
provide essential direct access from the street to a required parking area within that lot.
(2)
Driveways to a lot shall be designed and constructed to be at approximately 90 degrees with the
intersecting street.
(3)
Each driveway shall be constructed not less than 6 meters (about 19.7 feet) in width for one-way
traffic and not less than 7.5 meters (about 24.6 feet) in width for two-way traffic.
(4)
Proper access and circulation for emergency vehicles shall be maintained at all times.
11.1.9 Fences and Walls
(1)
No fence or wall shall exceed a height of 2.4 meters (8 feet).
(2)
Trees, shrubs or vines shall be provided on the street side of any fence or structural screen. The
trees, shrubs or vines shall cover a minimum of 50% of the fence or structural screen in order to
soften the fence or screen.
11.1.10 Storage Areas
(1)
Exterior storage areas shall be located to the rear of the buildings or structures or to the side when
adjacent to an interior side lot line.
(2)
Outdoor storage is permitted provided that the materials are on an improved surface and screened
from view from adjacent roads and abutting properties containing non-industrial uses.
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SECTION 11.2 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
11.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Medium Industrial (M2) Zone, provided they are not noxious or offensive to any
residential neighbour or the general public by reason of emitting odours, dust, smoke, gas, noise,
effluent or hazard:
a) Asphalt and cement manufacturing and recycling
b) Building product sales
c) Carpentry Shops
d) Computer technology sales, service and manufacturing
e) Electronics manufacturing
f)
Film Production Studios
g) Financial Institutions
h) Industrial Extraction
i)
Industrial Use
j)
Machine shops
k) Mini Storage
l)
Nurseries
m) Offices
n) Outdoor storage
o) Recreational facilities
p) Recycling Depots
q) Rental of goods and equipment
r) Restaurants
s) Retail stores as an accessory use, of products manufactured, cleaned, stored or otherwise
handled in the primary use.
t)
Scientific or technological research facility
u) Trade Contractors Offices
v) Trade Schools
w) Veterinary Clinics
x) Wholesale
y) Warehouses
z) Accessory uses, buildings and structures
11.2.2
Prohibited Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses prohibited in Section 3.6 of this Bylaw, the following uses are expressly
prohibited in the Medium Industrial (M2) Zone:
(a)
Any uses considered offensive under the Health Act;
(b)
Refuse and garbage burning and landfilling;
(c)
Fertilizer, herbicide or pesticide manufacturing;
(d)
Refineries, or bulk petroleum product manufacturing; and
(e)
Bulk food product manufacturing.
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11.2.3 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
In this Zone the definition of finished ground level is as follows:
"FINISHED GROUND LEVEL means the height of a point at the perimeter of the base of a
building or structure and which is vertically within 1.0 metres of the ground level of the land prior to
the siting, placement or construction of that building or structure but excludes a localized
depression such as a stairway access to a lower floor".
(2)
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 12 metres (39.4 feet).
(3)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 8 metres (26.2 feet).
(4)
The height of silo shall not exceed 25 metres (82 feet).
(5)
The maximum or combined height of containers utilized for the purposes of storage shall not
exceed 25 metres (82 feet).
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres (2.60 feet) of a front lot line, provided that
where the area between a building front line and a front lot line is landscaped and not used for off-
street parking, the minimum setback may be reduced to 4.5 metres (14.76 feet).
(7)
Side Yards:
(a)
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 5 metres (16.40 feet) in width for 1 side yard
and 0 metres for the other.
(b)
No building or structure shall be sited within 1.5 metres (16.40 feet) of a side lot line that
abuts a highway.
(8)
No building or structure shall be sited within 1.5 metres 8.20 feet) of a rear lot line.
(9)
Despite Sections 11.2.3(6), 11.2.3(7) and 11.2.3(8), no building or structure shall be sited within 30
metres (98.4 feet) of a lot line that abuts Millstream Road.
(10)
Despite Sections 11.2.3(6), 11.2.3(7) and 11.2.3(8), no building or structure shall be sited within 10
metres (32.81 feet) of a lot line that abuts a non-industrial zoned property.
(11)
An accessory building must be located to the rear of the principal building.
(12)
No storage yard or area shall be permitted in a required front yard, nor in any required yard, which
abuts a non-industrial zoned lot or is separated by a highway or lane there from.
(13)
Retail sale and display of goods manufactured or stored on the property shall be permitted
provided the total gross floor area devoted to such accessory retail sale and display does not
exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the principal use to which it is accessory.
(14)
Materials collected at a recycling depot shall be stored within a building or in containers if stored
outside a building.
(15)
Lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 50%.
11.2.4 Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of 0.2 hectares (0.49 acres) provided that the average overall lot size shall not be less than 0.8
hectares (1.98 acres).
(2)
No lot may be created having a lot frontage that is less than 20 metres (66 feet).
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11.2.5 Landscaping and Screening
(1)
Landscaping and screening shall be provided and maintained for any use in accordance with the
following:
(a)
Landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained continuously along every lot line
abutting a roadway throughout the area that is within 2.0 metres (6.56 feet of that lot line.
(b)
Despite subsection a), natural or landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained
continuously along every lot line abutting Millstream Road throughout the area that is within
10.0 metres (32.80 feet) of that lot line.
(c)
Despite subsections a) and b), the landscaped areas may be interrupted to provide
required vehicle access to a lot from a roadway.
(d)
The landscaped areas prescribed in subsections a) and b) shall have trees planted with a
height of not less than 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) and a mature height of not less than 6.0
metres (19.68 feet), spaced not less than 6.0 metres (19.68 feet) apart, unless a greater
spacing distance is recommended by a Landscape Architect.
(e)
Landscaped planting areas shall be equal to or exceed 10% of the total impervious-
surfaced parking and loading areas on-site. Landscaped planting areas shall include
native, drought and fire-resistant vegetative ground cover, shrubs and trees, as approved
by the Administrator or his delegate.
Garbage and Recycling Receptacles
(f)
Garbage receptacles and containers for materials to be recycled shall be stored in an
enclosed area abutting the principal building, which is screened from view by a fence or
landscaping, and which is located to the rear of buildings or structures or to the side when
adjacent to an interior side lot line.
(g)
All outdoor service areas, dumpsters and garbage receptacles, recycling containers, utility
kiosks, and mechanical, electrical or other service equipment located outside or on the roof
of a building, shall be setback a minimum of 10 meters (about 32.80 feet) from any lot line
adjoining a property zoned for a non-industrial use, or a lot line abutting Millstream Road.
(h)
All outdoor service areas, dumpsters and garbage containers, recycling containers, utility
kiosks, and mechanical, electrical or other service equipment located outside or on the roof
of a building, shall be integrated into the landscape and screened where visible from
adjacent parking areas or lots by ornamental structures, landscaping or other means. The
minimum treatment shall be either:
i.
evergreen planting a minimum of 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height, or
ii.
a screen wall or fence constructed from the same materials and colors as the
principal building, a minimum of 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height, where such structure
is supplemented with shrub plantings not more than 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) from the
sides of the enclosure exposed to public view.
(i)
The foregoing minimum treatment level may be relaxed where natural vegetation or
topographic features provide adequate screening of service areas, dumpsters and garbage
containers, recycling containers, and utility kiosks.
Visibility at Intersecting Streets
(j)
On a corner lot nothing shall be placed or allowed to grow in such a manner as to impede
vision between a height of 0.75 meters (2.46 feet) and 3.0 meters (9.84 feet) above the
centerline grades of the intersecting streets within a triangular area 10 meters (32.81 feet)
perpendicular from the intersecting street right of way lines.
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11.2.7 Parking and Loading
(1)
Parking and loading areas shall be provided and maintained for any use in accordance with
the following:
(a)
The required number of parking spaces for each use are as follows:
Computer Technology sales, service and
manufacturing
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Financial Institutions
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Recreation Facilities
1 space per 10 sq. m. gross floor area
Restaurants
1 space per 3 seats or 1 space per 10 sq. m.
gross floor area
Retail
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Scientific/Technology Research
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Trade Schools
1 space per employee and 1 space per 5
students
Veterinary clinics
1 space per 30 sq. m. gross floor area
Building Product sales
1 space per 20 sq. m. gross floor area
Carpentry Shops
1 space per 100 sq. m. gross floor area
Film Production Studios
1 space per 100 sq. m. gross floor area
Industrial use
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Mini Storage
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
Nurseries
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
Office
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Recycling Depots
1 space per 50 sq. m. gross floor area
Trade Contractor Offices
1 space per 45 sq. m. gross floor area
Wholesale Storage and Warehouse
1 space per 200 sq. m. gross floor area
(b)
When parking and loading spaces are visible from a flanking street or from an abutting
property zoned for non-industrial use, the parking and loading spaces shall be screened
such that it is not viewable from the flanking street or abutting property.
(c)
Parking areas containing more than 20 spaces in a row shall incorporate surface drainage
infiltration galleries, and landscaped planting areas not less than 1.5 meters (5 feet) in
width and 6.0 meters (19.68 feet) in length every 20 spaces.
(d)
No parking or loading area shall be located within 10 meters (32.81 feet) of a property line
abutting Millstream Road, Thetis Lake Park, or a non-industrial zoned property.
(e)
Bicycle racks or a similar facility to park/store bicycles shall be provided in a location
accessible to employees and visitors. At least 1 bicycle space shall be provided for every
10 required off-street parking spaces.
(f)
Accessible Parking spaces, to be included in the required parking spaces, must be
provided as follows:
i.
1-20 parking spaces required
1 accessible parking space
ii.
21 - 100 parking spaces required
1 additional accessible parking space
iii.
101 - 1000 parking spaces required
2 additional accessible parking spaces per 100 required parking spaces
11.2.8 Driveways and Access
(1)
No driveway vehicle access shall be located within a required setback area of a lot except to
provide essential direct access from the street to a required parking area within that lot.
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(2)
Driveways to a lot shall be designed and constructed to be approximately 90 degrees with the
intersecting street.
(3)
Each driveway shall be constructed not less than 6 meters (about 19.7 feet) in width for one-way
traffic and not less than 7.5 meters (about 24.6 feet) in width for two-way traffic.
(4)
Proper access and circulation for emergency vehicles shall be maintained at all times.
11.2.9 Fences and Walls
(1)
No fence or wall shall exceed a height of 2.4 meters (8 feet).
(2)
Trees, shrubs or vines shall be provided on the street side of any fence or structural screen. The
trees, shrubs or vines shall cover a minimum of 50% of the fence or structural screen in order to
soften the fence or screen.
11.2.10 Storage Area
(1)
Exterior storage areas shall be located to the rear of buildings or structures or to the side when
adjacent to an interior side lot line.
(2)
Outdoor storage is permitted provided that the materials are on an improved surface and screened
from view from adjacent roads and abutting properties containing non-industrial uses.
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SECTION 11.3 - HIGHWEST INDUSTRIAL (M3) ZONE
11.3.1 Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3 of this Bylaw, the following uses shall be permitted in
the Highwest Industrial (M3) Zone:
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures;
(b)
Covered storage and Outdoor storage, which for this zone may also include the storage of
land clearing waste, demolition waste, construction waste or land clearing waste;
(c)
Incinerating and subsequent land filling of the incinerated residue from inert municipal
waste, building demolition waste, construction waste or land clearing waste;
(d)
Industrial extraction;
(e)
Offices;
(f)
Outdoor storage of equipment and materials to be used in the business of construction, or
for the maintenance of buildings or infrastructure;
(g)
Receiving, and treatment of contaminated soils and subsequent landfilling of treated soils;
(h)
Receiving, dismantling, separation, sorting, landfilling and sales of inert municipal waste,
building demolition waste, construction waste or land clearing waste;
(i)
Caretaker's Dwelling Unit;
(j)
Vehicle and Equipment Repairs ancillary to any principal use undertaken on-site.
11.3.2 Prohibited Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses prohibited by Section 3 of this Bylaw, the following uses are expressly
prohibited in the Highwest Industrial (M3) Zone:
(a)
Burning or disposal of putrescible waste;
(b)
Storage or dismantling of vehicles or equipment for salvage or landfill;
(c)
Asphalt or cement manufacturing;
(d)
Fertilizer, herbicide or pesticide manufacturing or storage;
(e)
Bulk petroleum or natural gas product refineries, manufacturing or storage.
11.3.3 Density
(1)
The maximum allowable density of all buildings and structures constructed to facilitate the
permitted uses is limited to a floor space ratio (FSR) of 5.
(2)
The maximum floor area of an office use shall be 500 square metres (5,382 ft²).
(3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, if the owner has paid the
District of Highlands $75,000.00 to be placed in a Statutory Reserve Fund for Roads:
(a)
The maximum allowable density of all buildings and structures constructed to facilitate the
permitted uses is limited to a floor space ratio (FSR) of 10, and
(b)
The maximum permitted floor area of an office use shall be increased to 4,500 square
meters (48,439 ft²).
(c)
Not more than one dwelling unit is permitted on a lot.
(d)
The maximum floor area of Caretaker's Dwelling Unit use shall be 350 square
meters (3,767.5 ft²).
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11.3.4 Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
With the exception of covered storage structures, which shall not exceed 15 meters (49.2 feet) in
height, a principal building or accessory building shall not exceed 10 meters (32.8 feet) in height.
(2)
No building shall be sited within 15 meters (49.2 feet) of any lot line.
11.3.5 Landscape Areas
(1)
Landscaped areas shall be provided along every lot line with a minimum width of 15 meters (49.2
feet) measured perpendicular of that lot line.
11.3.6 Off-street Parking and Loading
(1)
Whenever a use of land, buildings or structures occurs pursuant to any provision in this Bylaw, off
street parking spaces and loading areas shall be continuously provided and maintained.
(2)
The minimum number of off street parking spaces required for any use shall be calculated in
accordance with Table 11.1.
Table 11.1
Use of Building
Required Parking Spaces
1.0 Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
1.5 spaces per Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
2.0 Commercial
2.1 Offices
1 space per 30 square meters (322.0 square
feet) of floor area.
3.0 Industrial
3.1 Vehicle and Equipment Repairs
1 space per 175 square meters (1883.7 square
feet) of floor area
(3)
The off street loading areas required for any use in this zone, except for residential use and uses
accessory thereto, shall:
(a)
be calculated and provided in accordance with Table 11.2: 2,001 m² (21,539.3
ft²) to 4,000 m² (43,057 ft²) or portion thereof
Floor Area
Required Loading Spaces
0 to 2,000 m² (21,528.5 ft²) or portion thereof
1
2,001 m² (21,539.3 ft²) to 4,000 m² (43,057 ft²) or portion
thereof
2
4,001 m² (43,067.8 ft²) to 6,000 m² (64,585.6 ft²) or portion
thereof
3
For each additional 2,000 m² (21,528.5 ft²) or portion thereof
1
(b)
have dimensions of not less than 3 meters (9.84 feet) in width, 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) in
length, and a minimum 4.25 meters (13.9 feet) of clearance between the surface of the
loading area and any structure above;
(c)
be clearly designated as a loading area;
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(4)
Handicapped parking spaces shall:
(a)
be provided as specified in Table 11.3:
Total Required Parking Spaces
Required Handicapped Parking Spaces
1 to 24
1
25 to 149
1
150 to 299
2
For each 150 over 300
1
(b)
be a minimum of 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) in width;
(c)
occupy the nearest parking space to a building entrance that accommodates
wheelchair access;
(d)
be clearly designated as a handicapped parking space.
11.3.7
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 10 hectares (22 acres) and minimum frontage the greater of 20 meters or 1/10th the
perimeter of the lot.
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SECTION 12 - AMENITIES
SECTION 12.1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOUR (RR4)
12.1.1
Land with an area of no less than 100 ha in the RR4 Zone may be subdivided into the maximum
number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 6.4.4(2) of this Bylaw, if
the following amenities are provided:
(1)
The transfer to the Province of B.C. for Provincial Park purposes of approximately 583 ha of land
as shown on Schedule B attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
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SECTION 12.2 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FIVE (RR5)
12.2.1
Land with an area of no less than 50 ha in the RR5 Zone may be subdivided into the maximum
number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 6.5.4(2) of this Bylaw, if
the following amenities are provided:
(1)
The transfer to the Capital Regional District for Regional Park purposes of approximately 140 ha
of land as shown on Schedule C attached to and forming part of this Bylaw, no later than March
1st, 1998;
(2)
The registration of a Restrictive Covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act on the lands
described in 12.2.1(1), between the District of Highlands and the Capital Regional District and
restricting the use of those lands to Regional Park purposes only, no later than March 1st, 1998;
(3)
The payment of $350 000 of the funds from the transfer of land specified in Section 12.2.1(1) to
be placed in a Special Reserve fund established by the Municipality for the purpose of Municipal
Park Acquisition and Development;
(4)
The registration of a Conservation Covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act between the
owner, the District of Highlands and a nature conservancy organization, satisfactory to the owner
and the Approving Officer, on a portion of each residential lot created under Section 6.5.4(2), for
the purposes of preserving land in its natural state;
(5)
The payment of $150,000 to be placed in a General Reserve fund established by the Municipality
for the purpose of the construction of a municipal office building; and
(6)
The dedication to the District of Highlands for Municipal Park purposes of approximately 3 ha of
land as approximately shown on Schedule C.
SECTION 12.3 - RURAL TWO (R2)
12.3.1
Land with an area of no less than 80 ha in the R2 Zone may be subdivided into the maximum
number of residential lots with the minimum lot area specified in section 7.2.4(2) of this Bylaw, if
the following amenities are provided:
(1)
The transfer to the Province of B.C. for Provincial Park purposes of approximately 63 ha of land
as shown on Schedule D attached to and forming part of this Bylaw; and
(2)
The dedication to the District of Highlands for Municipal Park purposes of approximately of 101
ha of land as shown on Schedule D.
SECTION 12.4 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL SEVEN (RR7)
12.4.1
Land with an area of no less than 0.3 ha in the RR7 Zone may be subdivided into the maximum
number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 6.7.4(2) of this Bylaw, if
the following amenity is provided:
(1)
The registration of a Conservation Covenant under section 219 of the Land title Act between the
owner, the District of Highlands and (a nature conservancy organization) on approximately 22 ha
of land zoned as Conservation 1 and shown on Appendix A attached to and forming part of this
Bylaw for the purposes of preserving land in its natural state and prohibiting subdivision.
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SECTION 12.5 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL EIGHT (RR8)
12.5.1
Land with an area of no less than 4 ha (9.9 acres) in the RR8 Zone may be subdivided into the
maximum number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 6.8.4(2) of
this Bylaw, if the following amenities are provided:
(1)
The registration of a Conservation Covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act between the
owner, the District of Highlands and (a nature conservancy organization) on approximately 22 ha
of land zoned as Conservation 1 and shown on Appendix A attached to and forming part of this
Bylaw for the purposes of preserving land in its natural state and prohibiting subdivision, and
(2)
The payment of $21,000 per lot to a maximum of $189,000 (CDN) to be placed in a Special
Reserve fund established by the Municipality for the purpose of Municipal Road Improvements.
SECTION 12.6 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL NINE (RR9)
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 12.7 - COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONAL 1 (CI1)
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 344, adopted January 7, 2013)
SECTION 12.8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL TEN (RR10)
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 12.9 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ELEVEN (RR11)
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 12.10 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL TWELVE (RR12)
(**deleted by Bylaw No. 457, adopted June 17, 2024)
SECTION 12.11 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOURTEEN (RR14)
12.11.1
Land with an area of no less than 12 ha. In the RR14 Zone may be subdivided into the
maximum number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section
6.14.4(2) of this Bylaw, if the following amenity is provided:
(1) The transfer to the District of Highlands for Park purposes, the land legally described
as:
PARCEL IDENTIFIER: 015-199-401
STRATA LOT 2, SECTION 35, HIGHLAND DISTRICT, STRATA PLAN 1823
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SECTION 12.12 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL 2A (RR2A)
12.12.1 Land with an area of no less than 31.3 hectares in the RR2A may be subdivided into the
maximum number of residential lots and the prescribed lot areas specified in section 6.2A.4(2) of
this Bylaw if the following amenities are first provided:
(1) The payment to the District of $9,739 (CDN) per lot to a maximum of $116,868 (CDN) to be
placed in a Reserve Fund for the purpose of providing Fire Fighting Equipment to enhance
the delivery of fire suppression services within the municipality;
(2) Roadside trail construction pursuant to Development Agreement dated 28th day of
September, 2005 made between the District and 685567 BC Ltd. which Agreement is on file
in the office of the District Clerk.
(3) The dedication to the District of Highlands of approximately 10.8 hectares of land described
as "Rem. A" to the Development Agreement dated 28th day of September, 2005 made
between the District and 685567 BC Ltd. which Agreement is on file in the office of the
District Clerk.
SECTION 12.13 - RURAL 5 (R5)
12.13.1 Land with an area of no less than 16.6 hectares in the R5 Zone may be subdivided into a
maximum number of residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 7.5.4(2) of
this Bylaw if the following amenities are first provided:
(1) The donation to the Capital Regional District of approximately 5.3 hectares of land, to be
used as undeveloped/conservation (no trail access) regional park land, and is generally the
land shown outlined in bold on Schedule "B" to Bylaw 319, such approximate land area to
be confirmed in detail by way of a legal survey prior to final subdivision approval by and as
agreed upon by the District of Highlands, the Capital Regional District, and the property
owner.
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SCHEDULE "B"
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SECTION 12.14 - AMENITY 1 (Am1) ZONE
12.14.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others
shall be permitted in the Amenity 1 (Am1) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Agriculture
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
12.14.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than
one home-based business in such dwelling unit.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
12.14.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 10.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres and the height of a
building used for Agriculture shall not exceed 12 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 7.5 metres of a front lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 30 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 5 metres of a side lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line and no building used for
Agriculture shall be sited within 15 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 525 square metres and no
single accessory building shall exceed 300 square metres in floor area.
(8)
The total floor area of a dwelling unit shall not exceed 420 square metres.
(9)
The total combined floor area of all buildings or structures on a lot shall not exceed 1,000 square
metres.
12.14.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 12 hectares (30 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 12.14.4(1), if the amenity described in Section 12.14.5 of this Bylaw are provided:
(a)
Lot 4, Sections 13 and 14, Highland District, Plan 22965 and
(b)
South ½ of Section 14, Highland District, Except Parcel B (DD 32752I) and
Except Parts in Plans 8758, 22965, 40257 and 2812 RW (collectively referred to
as the "Lands") if within the Am1 Zone, may be subdivided into a maximum of 11 lots
provided that no lot shall have an area less than 1.2 hectares (2.9 acres).
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12.14.5
The Lands shown on Schedule A to Bylaw 331 may be subdivided into a maximum number of residential
lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 12.14.4(2) of this Bylaw if the following amenity is first
provided:
Subdivision and transfer to the District of Highlands of approximately 8.3 hectares of land, generally
shown shaded and outlined in bold on Schedule "B" to Bylaw 331, to be used for community centre/hall
purposes, which transfer shall be a transfer in fee simple free and clear of all charges and encumbrances
except those acceptable to the District in the exercise of its absolute discretion.
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SECTION 12.15 - RURAL 6 (R6)
12.15.1 Land with an area of no less than 12 hectares in the R6 Zone may be subdivided into a maximum
of three (3) residential lots of the prescribed lot area specified in section 7.6.4(2) of this Bylaw
provided that the following provisions are made relating to community amenity:
(1)
Payment to the District of $8,769.00 per lot to a maximum of $17,538.00 to a Reserve Fund
for the purpose of building a community centre/hall;
(2)
The granting of a Land Title Act section 219 Covenant to the District providing for: the
conservation as an amenity of the eco-sensitive lands generally identified in Schedule "B"
attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
Schedule "B"
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SECTION 12.16 - AMENITY 2 (Am2) ZONE
12.16.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Amenity 2(Am2) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Agriculture
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
12.16.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than one
home-based business in such dwelling unit.
(2)
In accordance with a density benefit scheme under Section 482 of the Local Government Act,
there may be no more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each lot if the property owner grants
a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Local Government Act, in favour of the District of
Highlands, prohibiting the accessory dwelling unit from being subdivided under the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act, or their successor legislation, from the principal dwelling unit.
12.16.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit or a building used for agriculture shall not exceed 9 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 6 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 20 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 375 square metres.
(8)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings including buildings used for agriculture on a lot shall
not exceed 275 square metres and no single accessory building or building used for agriculture
shall exceed 100 square metres in floor area.
12.16.4
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 12 hectares (30 acres) may be created by subdivision.
(2)
Despite Section 12.16.4(1), if the amenities described in Section 12.16.4(3) of this Bylaw are
provided, Lot C, Sections 30 and 74, VIP76070 if within the Am2 Zone, may be subdivided into a
maximum of 13 residential lots provided that no lot shall have an area less than 1 hectares (2.47
acres).
(3)
The Lands shown on Schedule "A" to Bylaw 346 may be subdivided into a maximum number of
residential lots and the prescribed lot area specified in section 12.16.4(2) of this Bylaw if the
following amenities are first provided:
i.
Subdivision and transfer to the Capital Regional District of approximately 16.4 hectares of
land to be used for regional park and trail purposes, generally shown outlined in bold on
Schedule "B" to Bylaw 346, such approximate land area to be confirmed in detail by way of
a legal survey prior to final subdivision approval by and as agreed upon by the District of
Highlands, the Capital Regional District, and the property owner; and
ii.
The payment of $75,000 to the District to be placed in a Reserve Fund established by
Council for the purpose of building a community centre/hall.
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iii.
The payment of $25,000 to the District to be placed in a Reserve Fund established by
Council for the purpose of Community Gardens and related appurtenances that shall
include:
o
A water well for the purposes of providing water for the Community Garden;
o
Fencing adequate to protect the Community Garden from deer;
o
A shed, adequate to store and protect from the environment and trespassers, a
pump for the well and gardening equipment all for the Community Garden;
o
Leveling and gravel surfacing for a parking area for users of the Community
Garden.
Schedule "A"
Schedule "B"
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SECTION 12.17 - RURAL 7 (R7)
12.17.1 Land with an area of no less than 11.73 hectares in the R7 Zone may be subdivided into a
maximum of two (2) residential lots of the prescribed lot area specified in section 7.7.4(2) of this
Bylaw provided that the following provisions are made relating to community amenity:
(1)
The donation to the District of Highlands of approximately 0.97 of a hectare of land, to be used as
park land, and is generally the land shown shaded in green on Schedule "B" to Bylaw 349, such
approximate land area to be confirmed in detail by way of a legal survey prior to final subdivision
approval by and as agreed upon by the District of Highlands and the property owner.
Schedule "B"
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SECTION 13 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
(**deleted entirely by Bylaw No. 344, adopted January 7, 2013)
SECTION 14 - CONSERVATION ZONES
SECTION 14.1 - CONSERVATION 1 (C1) ZONE
14.1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in the Conservation 1 (C1) Zone:
(a)
Outdoor recreation limited to nature appreciation, hiking, cycling and horseback
riding
(b)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
14.1.2
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings, Structures and Uses
(1)
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 6 metres.
(2)
No building or structure shall be sited within 80 metres of a front lot line.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a side lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 10 metres of a rear lot line.
(5)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 50 square metres.
14.1.3
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a minimum area
of at least 22 hectares (54 acres).
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SECTION 14.2 - CONSERVATION 2 (C2) ZONE
14.2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.0 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no
others shall be permitted in the Conservation 2 (C2) Zone:
i.
Assembly
14.2.2
Subdivision Density and Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No subdivision plan may be approved unless lots created by the subdivision have a
minimum area of at least 16.3 hectares (40.3 acres).
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SECTION 15 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
SECTION 15.1 - BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 1 (BMCD1) ZONE
Zone Intent
This zone is intended to provide for a destination resort, consisting of an 18-hole golf course and driving
range; tourist accommodation facilities consisting of a hotel, a resort including cabins and lodges; and
residential and townhouse units and a small free-standing commercial area.
Areas
The BMCBD1 Zone is divided into five Areas that contain the lands described for each Area, as shown in
Schedule E to this Bylaw, and references in this Section 15 to "Areas" are references to the Areas shown
in that Schedule
15.1.1 Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall be
permitted in the respective Areas BMCD1 Zone:
(1)
Within the "Residential" Area:
(a)
Single Family Residential
(b)
Townhouse Residential, on lots having an area of at least 900 m
(c)
Accessory Buildings and Uses
(2)
Within the "Resort" Area:
(a)
Hotel
(b)
Resort
(c)
Medical Clinics
(d)
Retail Stores
(e)
Offices
(f)
Tennis Courts and Tennis Clubhouse
(g)
Accessory buildings and uses, which may include laundromats, licensed establishments,
storage and supply facilities associated with the above principal uses.
(3)
Within the "Golf Course" Area:
(a)
Golf Clubhouse
(b)
Office
(c)
Driving Range
(d)
Golf Course
(e)
Golf Course Maintenance Facility
(f)
Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
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(4)
Within the "Commercial" Area:
(a)
Offices
(b)
Retail Stores including premises licensed pursuant to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act
(c)
Storage
(d)
Restaurants, including licensed establishments; excluding drive-in and drive-through
(e)
Caretaker's Dwelling Unit
(f)
Public Utility Use
(g)
Light Manufacturing
(h)
Medical Clinic
(5)
Within the "Park" Area:
(a)
Outdoor recreation limited to nature appreciation, hiking, cycling and horseback
riding
15.1.2 Subdivision Lot Requirements
(1)
No panhandle lot may be created unless the lot area is greater than 1,115 m²
(2)
No lot having an area less than 400 m² may be created;
(3)
No lot having a lot width less than 14 m may be created;
(4)
No lot for a residential use may be created having a building envelope width less than
7 m nor a building envelop area less than 150 m².
15.1.3 Density of Development on Individual Lots
(1)
There may not be more than one residential building on a lot;
(2)
In the Residential Area floor space ratio shall not exceed 1;
(3)
Maximum site coverage of all buildings on a lot is 35%;
(4)
Despite Subsection 15.1.3(1), there may be more than one residential building on a lot if all of the
residential buildings on the lot are in the same strata plan.
(5)
The density of townhouse residential uses may not exceed one dwelling per 285 m² of lot area.
(6)
The floor space ratio of a building for a commercial use may not exceed 0.5:1, unless all required
parking is provided underground in which case the floor space ratio may not exceed 1:1.
15.1.4.1 Density of Development in the BMCD1 Zone
(1)
(a) There may not be more than 13 residential dwelling units in the BMCD1 Zone.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection 15.1.4(1)(a), the number of residential dwelling units in the
BMCD1 Zone may be increased from 13 to 62, on the condition
that the owner provides
payment to the District of $18,249.00 per dwelling unit
in the BMCD1 Zone in respect of
which the District issues a permit. These
monies are to be placed in a reserve fund
established by Council to assist in
the provision of a Community Hall, a Fire Hall and
a Municipal Hall within the District of Highlands as amenities for the residents of the District.
(2)
Notwithstanding Subsection 15.1.4(1), the number of residential dwelling units in the BMCD1
Zone may be increased from 62 to 150, if
(a)
the Capital Regional District has amended Capital Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1,
2002, and specifically Map 4 to include the BMCD-1 Zone within the Regional Urban
Containment and Servicing Area, or all residential dwelling units including those referred to in
S.15.1.4(1)(a) and (b) are serviced by a community water service having a source other than a
well and are serviced
by a community sewer service; and
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(b)
as a condition relating to the provision of amenities within the District of Highlands, payment is
made to the District if:
i.
$18,249.00 per each such dwelling unit in respect of which the District issues a
building permit; and
ii.
in the event that the total of such payments at the rate of $18,249.00 per dwelling
unit in excess of 62 dwelling units to be made to the District during any calendar
year does not equal at least $250,000 by the end of the calendar year, the
difference between the amount that has been paid during that calendar year and
$250,000 must be paid on or before December 31st in that calendar year,
provided that the aggregate amount, pursuant to this S 15.1.04(2), shall not exceed $1,624,161.00
all of which funds shall be divided equally and placed in the reserve funds referenced in S
15.1.4(1)(b) for the provision of a Community Hall, a Fire Hall and a Municipal Hall as amenities
within the District of Highlands.
(3)
Within the "Residential" Area:
(a)
The number of townhouse dwelling units must not exceed 30.
(b)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 100 m², and no
single accessory building shall exceed 60 m² in floor area.
(c)
No accessory building or structure may be used as a dwelling unit and no dwelling unit may
contain a secondary suite.
(4)
Within the "Resort Area:
(a)
The total floor area of a lodge use shall not exceed 3,000 m².
(b)
The total floor area of a tourist accommodation unit in a resort cabin shall not exceed 80
m².
(c)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings within the "Resort" Area shall not exceed 700
m² and no single accessory building shall exceed 300 m² in floor area.
(**15.1.1.1(4)(c) amended by Bylaw No. 374, adopted June 1, 2015)
(d)
The total number of tourist accommodation units within the "Resort" Area shall not exceed
250.
(e)
Notwithstanding Subsection 15.1.4(4)(d), 100 of the tourist accommodation units must be
contained in a hotel.
(f)
The total floor area of a Tennis Clubhouse shall not exceed 1,000 m².
(5)
Within the "Golf Course" Area:
(a)
The total floor area occupied by retail stores, golf clubhouses, and accessory uses within
the "Golf Course" Area shall not exceed 5,000 m².
(b)
The total area occupied by a golf maintenance facility and accessory maintenance uses
within the "Golf Course" Area shall not exceed 20,000 m².
(c)
The total floor area occupied by a caretaker's dwelling unit shall not exceed 100 m², and
not more than one caretaker's dwelling unit shall be permitted within the "Golf Course"
Area.
(6)
Within the "Commercial" Area:
(a)
No lot shall be created having an area of less than 0.216 ha.
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(b)
The combined total floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 100 m² provided that if all
buildings are services by community water having a source other than a well then
combined total floor area permitted may be increased to 1,100 m².
15.1.5 Regulations for Accessory Buildings
(1)
Notwithstanding any other regulations in this Bylaw, accessory buildings on lots immediately
adjacent to a golf course must not be located closer to the lot line abutting the golf course than the
setback distance required from the front lot line for the principal building.
15.1.6 General Regulations for Use
(1)
In addition to the requirements of Section 3.8 of this Bylaw, at least one fully enclosed parking
space, provided either within a principal building or within an accessory building, is required in
conjunction with any one-family residential dwelling.
(2)
No building, structure or use in the Commercial area shall have any motor vehicle access directly
to or from Millstream Road.
15.1.7 Height and Size of Principal Use Buildings
(1)
No residential dwelling may exceed a height of 9 m.
(2)
No commercial building may exceed a height of 13 m or two (2) storeys whichever is
less.
(3)
No building containing a tourist accommodation unit shall exceed a height of 13 m.
(4)
Despite Section 15.1.7.3, the maximum building height may be increased to 15 m or four (4)
habitable storeys, whichever is less, where the construction to such height complies with the
British Columbia Building Code and Fire Code and the Building Bylaw of the District.
15.1.8 Setbacks for Buildings and Structures
(1)
Within the "Residential" Area
(a)
On lots with areas greater than or equal to 400 m² and less than 550 m², no building or
structure may be located:
i)
Within 6 m of any front lot line when the lot fronts on and has access from a
highway or access route in a bare land strata plan, nor within 6 m of the front lot line
in the case of a detached garage, or portion of a building comprising an attached
garage, connected to the highway or access route by a driveway.
ii)
Within 6 m of any rear lot line;
iii)
Within 3 m of any exterior side lot line; or
iv)
Within 1.2 m of any interior side lot line.
(b)
On residential lots with areas greater than or equal to 550 m² and less than1,100m², no
single family dwelling may be located:
i)
Within 6 m of any front lot line;
ii)
Within 6 m of any rear lot line;
iii)
Within 1.5 m of any interior side lot line; or
vi)
Within 4.5 m of any exterior side lot line.
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 96
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(c)
Not withstanding Section 15.1.8 (a) and (b), on lots directly adjacent to a golf
course, or
lots larger than 1,100 m², no principal building or structure may be located:
i)
Within 7.5 m from any front lot line;
ii)
Within 10 m from any rear lot line;
iii)
Within 4.5 m from any exterior side lot line; or
iv)
Within 3 m of any interior side lot line not adjoining a golf course.
(d)
No townhouse building may be located:
i)
Within 6 m from any front lot line;
ii)
Within 10 m from any rear lot line;
iii)
Within 6 m of any exterior lot line; or
iv)
Within 3 m of any interior side lot line.
(2)
Within the "Resort" Area:
(a)
No building shall be located:
i)
Within 10 m from any Crown Land or Park Land; or
ii)
Within 10 m from the boundary of the BMCD1 Zone.
(3)
Within the "Golf Course" Area:
(a)
No building shall be located:
(i)
Within 10 m from the boundary of any Crown Land or Park Land; or
(ii)
Within 10 m from the boundary of the BMCD1 Zone.
(4)
Within the "Commercial" Area:
(a)
No building for a commercial use may be located:
i)
Within 4.5 m of any interior side lot line;
ii)
Within 7.5 m of a front lot line or a rear lot line, provided that where the area
between a building front line and a front lot line is landscaped and not used for off-
street parking, the minimum setback may be reduced to 4.5 m;
iii)
Within 5 m of an exterior side lot line;
iv)
Within 10 m of Millstream Road.
15.1.9
Landscaping Screening
(1)
The regulations of Section 3.21 apply.
(2)
Parking areas shall be screened from any abutting residential, commercial or golf course uses by a
landscape screen not less than 3 m in width and 1.8 m in height, measured at the time of planting.
(3)
Landscaping in the form of grass, shrubs, ground cover, native plant communities, plants, trees or
flowers or a combination of them shall be installed and maintained in a total of not less than 10% of
the site area.
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 97
**Consolidated for Convenience purpose only: It is not a certified copy
SECTION 15.2 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 2 (CD2) ZONE
15.2.1 Zone Intent
This zone is intended to provide for the orderly development of land.
15.2.2 Density of Development in the CD2 Zone
(1)
There may not be more than four (4) residential dwelling units in the CD2 Zone.
(2)
Despite Section 15.2.2(1), if the following amenities are provided:
a.
The payment to the District, within 30 days of adoption of Bylaw No. 344, of $486,538, to
be placed in a General Capital Reserve Fund established by Council;
b.
Either:
i.
the delivery to the District of the existing water pump located at 1150 Bear Mountain
Parkway and transfer to the District of clear title to the water pump; or
ii.
the payment to the District of the proceeds from the sale of the water pump to be
placed in a General Capital Reserve Fund established by Council, in lieu of
transferring the water pump;
c.
The amending of covenant EP1786, statutory right of way EP1787, and document
EW143625, and registration of a new covenant, statutory right of way and reference plan of
the covenanted area, to the mutual satisfaction of all covenant holders to comply with the
recommendations made in the following memos by Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd.,
copies of which are available at the District Office:
i.
"Forest Health - a Reassessment of Covenanted Landscape - Pursuant to
Rezoning Application RZ-02-11 - 1150 Bear Mountain Parkway," dated November
25, 2011, and
ii.
"Riparian Management Zones - Lot Alignment, RAR and SWM Pursuant to
Rezoning Application RZ-02-11 - 1150 Bear Mountain Parkway," dated July 27,
2011,
lands within the CD2 Zone may be developed in accordance with section 15.2.3 and Schedule F to
Zoning Bylaw 100.
15.2.3 Areas
The CD2 Zone is divided into five (5) "Areas" the lands of which are also mapped and described in
Schedule F to this Bylaw (Highlands Zoning Bylaw 100).
"Area 1 - Existing House"
15.2.3.A1.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in "Area 1 - Existing House," of the Comprehensive Development 2 (CD2) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
15.2.3.A1.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than one
home-based business in such dwelling unit.
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 98
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(2)
There shall be no more than three (3) accessory dwelling units on each lot.
15.2.3.A1.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 8.0 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 3.75 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6.0 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3.0 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3.0 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6.0 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 354.9 square metres.
(8)
The total floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 50 square metres.
15.2.3.A1.4
Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 2,024 square metres may be created by subdivision.
"Area 2 - Treehouse"
15.2.3.A2.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in "Area 2 - Treehouse," of the Comprehensive Development 2 (CD2) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business, except that, despite section 3.5 of Bylaw 100, total floor area
dedicated to home-based business use may be up to 169 square meters.
(c)
Day Care as regulated by the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, as amended from
time to time
(d)
Assembly
(e)
Accessory uses
15.2.3.A2.2
Residential Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than one
home-based business in such dwelling unit.
(2)
There shall be no more than three (3) accessory dwelling units on each lot.
15.2.3.A2.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of the building used for a single or combination of principal use(s) shall not exceed 10.5
metres.
(2)
No principal building or structure shall be sited within 2.16 metres of a front lot line.
(3)
No principal building or structure shall be sited within 2.95 metres of a side lot line.
(4)
No principal building or structure shall be sited within 6.0 metres of a rear lot line.
(5)
The total floor area of the building used for a single or combination of principal use(s) shall not
exceed 324.0 square metres.
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 99
**Consolidated for Convenience purpose only: It is not a certified copy
15.2.3.A2.4
Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 740 square metres may be created by subdivision.
"Area 3 - Cottages"
15.2.3.A3.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in "Area 3 - Cottages," of the Comprehensive Development 2 (CD2) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures
(d)
Parking for Community Gardens and Green Space in "Area 5 - Community Gardens and
Green Space"
15.2.3.A3.2
Residential and Subdivision Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than one
home-based business in such dwelling unit.
(2)
There shall be no more than three (3) accessory dwelling units on each lot.
15.2.3.A3.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 7.5 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 3.75 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 2.0 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No building or structure shall be sited within 2.0 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No building or structure shall be sited within 2.0 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(6)
No building or structure shall be sited within 2.0 metres of a rear lot line.
(7)
The total floor area of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 160.0 square metres (includes
garage).
15.2.3.A3.4
Landscaping and Screening
(1)
Landscaped areas shall be provided and maintained continuously along every lot line abutting a
BC Hydro right-of way that is within 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) of that lot line.
(2)
Despite subsection (1), the landscaped areas may be interrupted to provide for a rock wall required
for a parking turnaround area.
(3)
The landscaped areas prescribed in subsection (1) shall have trees planted with a height of not
less than 2.0 metres (6.56 feet) and a mature height of not less than 6.0 metres (19.68 feet),
spaced not less than 6.0 metres (19.68 feet) apart, unless a greater spacing distance is
recommended by a Landscape Architect.
15.2.3.A3.5
Parking Spaces
(1)
Despite section 3.8 (6) a) (i), one (1) parking space is required for each dwelling unit (cottage) in
Area 3 of the CD2 Zone.
15.2.3A3.6
Lot Area Requirements
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 100
**Consolidated for Convenience purpose only: It is not a certified copy
(1)
No lot having an area less than 1,243 square metres may be created by subdivision.
"Area 4"
15.2.3.A4.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others shall
be permitted in "Area 4" of the Comprehensive Development 2 (CD2) Zone:
(a)
Residential
(b)
Home-based business
(c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
15.2.3.A4.2
Residential and Subdivision Density
(1)
There shall be no more than one (1) principal dwelling unit on each lot and no more than one
home-based business in such dwelling unit.
(2)
There shall be no more than three (3) accessory dwelling units on each lot.
15.2.3.A4.3
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 9.0 metres.
(2)
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed 3.75 metres.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 6.0 metres of a front lot line.
(4)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 2.0 metres of a side lot line.
(5)
No dwelling unit shall be sited within 6.0 metres of a rear lot line.
(6)
No accessory building or structure shall be sited within 1.5 metres of a side or rear lot line.
(7)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3.0 metres of a side lot line that abuts a highway.
(8)
The total floor area of a principal dwelling unit shall not exceed 290.0 square metres (includes
garage).
(9)
The total floor space ratio of all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 0.10.
15.2.3.A4.4
Lot Area Requirements
(1)
No lot having an area less than 1,094 square metres may be created by subdivision.
"Area 5 - Community Gardens and Green Space"
15.2.3.A7.1
Permitted Uses
(1)
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.7 of this Bylaw, the following uses shall be permitted
in Area 5 - Community Gardens and Green Space within the Comprehensive Development 2
(CD2) Zone:
(a)
Community Gardens
(b)
Non-motorized outdoor recreation
(c)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures
Highlands Zoning Bylaw No. 100, 1998 (consolidated)
Page 101
**Consolidated for Convenience purpose only: It is not a certified copy
15.2.3.A7.2
Siting and Dimensions of Buildings and Structures
(1)
The height of a building or structure shall not exceed 3.75 metres.
(2)
No building or structure shall be sited within 1.5 metres of a front, rear, or side lot line.
(3)
No building or structure shall be sited within 3.0 metres of a side lot line that abuts a
highway.
(4)
The total floor area of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 50.0 square metres.
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763
765
767
769
771
775
777
760
762
764
766
768
770
772
773
2000
2002
2004
2006
2007
2005
2003
2001
763
761
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2012
2014
2016
2017
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
750
748
746
747
749
751
753
1005
965
925
920
1066
1070
1062
1058
1054
1050
1074
828
820
816
812
1880
685
655
1922
1927
1985
367
3990
3360
587
4451
4771
765
3682
3670
3650
3649
3679
3648
3630
3624
3635
3657
3870
764
750
3434
4856
1616
1622
1980
1560
711
396
411
402
3668
3195
3290
3054
2523
2554
2640
1809
1815
1823
1819
634
752
910
710
5247
690
3020
3040
1733
157
729
668
662
661
890
1728
1720
721
1160
1158
1151
1153
1161
1158
1156
1157
1163
1152
1154
1156
1160
1161
1163
1165
1167
1169
1159
2050
2048
2046
2044
2045
2047
2049
2043
2041
2039
2037
2035
2033
2042
2040
2029
2031
1170
1186
1164
1162
115
1722
1724
1730
1732
1726
1729
1727
5020
4910
4920
5278
2001
5231
210
685
679
3200
3281
706
724
730
747
741
889
885
887
671
663
657
654
658
662
668
674
1760
1772
1778
1786
4802
4740
4240
3875
5579
5567
1779
1775
1790
1785
1789
1793
752
1796
1782
730
5217
5235
1176
1178
1180
1182
1184
1174
1172
5596
177
405
4305
1840
1870
1026
C i t y
o f
L a n g f o r d
D i s t r i c t
o f
S a a n i c h
Scafe Hill
Thetis Lake
Regional Park
Stewart Mtn.
Mount Work Regional Park
Teanook
Lake
Hazlitt
Creek
Park
LoneTree
Regional Park
Cal Revelle
Nature Sanctuary
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park
Jocelyn
Hill
Hatcher
Swamp
Matson
Lake
Mary
Lake
Mitchell
Lake
Second
Lake
Third
Lake
Pease
Lake
Fork
Lake
Elbow
Point
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D i s t r i c t o f H i g h l a n d s
Zoning Designations
Transmission Lines
(Consolidated Schedule A to Bylaw No. 100, 1998)
2029
2031
2033
2035
2037
2039
2041
2043
2045
2047
2049
1164
1162
1160
1158
1156
1154
1152
1151
1153
1156
1158
1158
1159
1163
1161
1160
1157
1161
1163
1165
1167
1169
1170
2050
2048
2046
2046
2044
2040
1176
1178
1180
1182
1184
1174
1172
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River Rock Pl
Deer
Meado
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Legend
Zoning Designations
Transmission Lines
Transmission Lines
Amenity Zones
Rural Zones
R1 Rural 1
R2 Rural 2
R3 Rural 3
AM2 Amenity 2
AM1 Amenity 1
Comprehensive Development Zones
975
769
771
779
770
768
766
1990
764
754
763
765
767
769
771
775
777
760
762
764
766
768
770
772
773
2000
2002
2004
2006
2007
2005
2003
2001
763
761
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2012
2014
2016
2017
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
750
748
746
747
749
751
753
1005
965
925
920
1066
1070
1062
1058
1054
1050
1074
764
750
752
910
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Industrial Zones
M2 Medium Industrial
M1 General Industrial
M3 Highwest Industrial
P2 Public 2
Public Zones
P3 Public 3
Park Zones
P1 Park 1
Water Zones
W1 Water 1
W2 Water 2
Rural Residential Zones
RR1 Rural Residential 1
RR2 Rural Residential 2
RR2A Rural Residential 2A
RR3 Rural Residential 3
RR5 Rural Residential 5
RR7 Rural Residential 7
RR8 Rural Residential 8
RR13 Rural Residential 13
RR14 Rural Residential 14
RR16 Rural Residential 16
RR4 Rural Residential 4
RR15 Rural Residential 15
R3A Rural 3A
R3B Rural 3B
R4 Rural R4
R5 Rural R5
R7 Rural R7
R6 Rural R6
R3D Rural R3D
R3C Rural R3C
BMCD1 Bear Mountain
Comprehensive Development 1
Conservation Zones
C1 Conservation 1
Greenbelt Zones
GB1 Greenbelt 1
GB1A Greenbelt 1A
GB2 Greenbelt 2
CD2
BMCD1
C1
As adopted February 16, 1998 and modified by subsequent
amendments up to and including Bylaw No. 463.
Zoning boundaries are approximate, please refer to the documents
on file at the District office for the exact location of boundaries.
Map Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator - Nad 83 Z-10 N
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CD2 Comprehensive Development 2
C2 Conservation 2
Rural Assembly
RA Rural Assembly
SCHEDULE B - AMENITY MAP
SCHEDULE C - AMENITY MAP
SCHEDULE D - AMENITY MAP
SCHEDULE E - BEAR MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
SCHEDULE F - 1150 BEAR MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
Schedule C to Bylaw No. 442 and Schedule G to Bylaw No. 100
SCHEDULE G - 499 AND UNADDRESSED MILLSTREAM LAKE ROAD
Schedule H to Bylaw No. 100
Rural Assembly Zone Area
Corner
Latitude
Longitude
1
Size: 9,662m2
Perimeter: 407m
Northwest
48.50063° N
123.51924° W
Northeast
48.50065° N
123.51783° W
East
48.50036° N
123.51752° W
South
48.49976° N
123.51894° W
Southwest
48.49984° N
123.51958° W
2
Size: 3,378m2
Perimeter: 236m
Northwest
48.50032° N
123.51616° W
Northeast
48.50038° N
123.51508° W
Southeast
48.49986° N
123.51529° W
South
48.49983° N
123.51553° W
Southwest
48.50003° N
123.51609° W
3
Size: 2,982m2
Perimeter: 232m
West
48.49909° N
123.51294° W
North
48.49929° N
123.51219° W
East
48.49898° N
123.51207° W
South
48.49848° N
123.51257° W
4
Size: 516m2
Perimeter: 93m
Northwest
48.49758° N
123.51357° W
Northeast
48.49749° N
123.51320° W
Southeast
48.49731° N
123.51329° W
Southwest
48.49738° N
123.51356° W