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Zoning Bylaw
No. 949, 2024
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WHEREAS Council wishes to repeal Bylaw No. 823, 2013, "Zoning Bylaw" and amendments thereto, and
wishes to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw, pursuant to Section 479 of the Local Government Act,
AND WHEREAS Council has sent a Public Notice pursuant to Section 464(4) and Section 481.3 of the
Local Government Act,
NOW THEREFORE Council of the District of Hudson's Hope, in open meeting assembled hereby enacts
as follows:
1.
This Bylaw will be cited as the "District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024".
2.
The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the
Zoning Bylaw for the District of Hudson's Hope:
a.
Schedule A (Zoning Bylaw Text)
b.
Schedule B (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements)
c.
Schedule C (Offences and Penalties)
d.
Schedule D (Zoning Bylaw Map - District)
e.
Schedule E (Zoning Bylaw Map - Townsite)
3.
Bylaw No. 823, 2013 cited as the "Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw" and amendments thereto as it
applies to the District of Hudson's Hope is hereby repealed.
Read a first time this
___________17_______________ day of ___June _____, 2024
Read a second time this
___________17_______________ day of ___June _____, 2024
Public notice published on this
____________7_______________ day of ___June _____, 2024
Public Hearing was prohibited by Local Government Act S. 464(4).
Ministry Of Transportation Approval waived by Ministerial Order No. M114
Read a third time this
_____________24_____________ day of ____June ____, 2024
Adopted this
_____________24_____________ day of ____June _____, 2024
_________________________________
__________________________
Travous Quibell - Mayor
Andrea Martin - Corporate Officer
Original Signed by
Original Signed by
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULE A
1.0
BASIC PROVISIONS
1
1.1 APPLICATION
1
1.2 CONFORMITY
1
1.3 SEVERABILITY
1
1.4 METRIC UNITS
1
1.5 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
1
1.6 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION
1
2.0
ADMINISTRATION
2
2.1 INSPECTION
2
2.2 VIOLATIONS
2
2.3 OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
2
3.0
DEFINITIONS
3
4.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS
13
4.1 NONCONFORMING PARCELS
13
4.2 UTILITY STRUCTURES
13
4.3 AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
13
4.4 LOCATION AND SITING
13
4.5 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
13
4.6 FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
14
4.7 VISION AT INTERSECTIONS
15
4.8 SETBACK EXCEPTIONS
16
4.9 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
16
4.10 METAL STORAGE CONTAINERS
17
4.11 CARETAKER RESIDENCES
18
4.12 SECONDARY SUITES
18
4.13 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
19
4.14 BED AND BREAKFAST
19
4.15 SERVICE STATIONS
20
4.16 HOME OCCUPATIONS
20
4.17 MANUFACTURED HOMES
21
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4.18 SIGNS AND NOTICES
21
4.19 PROHIBITED USES
22
5.0
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
23
5.1 LOCATION OF ZONES
23
5.2 ZONE BOUNDARIES
23
6.0
RU1 ZONE: RURAL RESIDENTIAL
24
7.0
RU2 ZONE: RURAL AGRICULTURE
26
8.0
RU3 ZONE: RURAL RESOURCE
28
9.0
R1 ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
30
10.0 R1A ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (ELLIS CRESCENT)
32
11.0 R1B ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LUCAS)
34
12.0 R2 ZONE: MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
36
13.0 R3 ZONE: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
38
14.0 C1 ZONE: TOWN CENTRE COMMERCIAL
39
15.0 C2 ZONE: SERVICE COMMERCIAL
41
16.0 M1 ZONE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (SERVICED)
43
17.0 M2 ZONE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (UN-SERVICED)
46
18.0 M3 ZONE: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
48
19.0 P1 ZONE: INSTITIUTIONAL
49
20.0 P2 ZONE: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
51
21.0 OR ZONE: OUTDOOR RECREATION
52
SCHEDULE B:
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
SCHEDULE C:
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
SCHEDULE D:
ZONING BYLAW MAP (DISTRICT)
SCHEDULE E:
ZONING BYLAW MAP (TOWNSITE)
SCHEDULE F:
ZONING BYLAW MAP
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SCHEDULE A
ZONING BYLAW TEXT
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1.0 BASIC PROVISIONS
1.1 Application
.1
This Bylaw applies to all land, buildings and structures including the surface of water within
the boundaries of the District of Hudson's Hope.
1.2
Conformity
.1
Land, including air space and the surface of water, shall not be used and buildings and
structures shall not be constructed, altered, located or used except as specifically permitted
in the Bylaw.
1.3
Severability
.1
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held
to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion must
be severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion of this Bylaw.
1.4
Metric Units
.1
Metric units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw.
1.5
Applicable Regulations
.1
Where this Bylaw sets out two or more regulations that could apply to a situation, the most
stringent regulation shall apply.
.2
Where this Bylaw sets out both general and specific regulations that could apply to a
situation, the specific regulation shall apply.
1.6
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, or Provincial or Federal statutes
and regulations.
.2
The requirements of the Development Permit Areas included in the Hudson's Hope Official
Community Plan apply in addition to the regulations in this Bylaw.
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2.0 ADMINISTRATION
2.1
Inspection
.1
Subject to the provisions of the Community Charter, the CAO, Director of Protective
Services, Building Inspector, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or other officers of the District who
may be appointed by Council is hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable times, any
day of the week, on any property that is subject to regulation under this Bylaw to ascertain
whether this Bylaw is being covered.
2.2
Violations
.1
Every person who:
(a) violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw;
(b) causes or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any
provisions of this Bylaw;
(c) neglects or omits to do anything required under this Bylaw;
(d) carries out, causes or permits to be carried out any development in a manner prohibited
by or contrary to any provisions of this Bylaw;
(e) fails to comply with an order, direction or notice given under this Bylaw; or
(f) prevents or obstructs or attempts to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry of an officer
onto property under Section 2.1;
shall be deemed to be guilty, upon summary conviction, of an offense under this Bylaw.
2.3
Offences and Penalties
.1
Each day's continuance of an offence under Section 2.3.2 constitutes a new and distinct
offence.
.2
Every person who violates any provisions of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits any act
or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw, or who refuses, omits, or neglects to
fulfil, observe, carry out, or perform and duty or obligation imposed by this Bylaw is liable,
to penalty and cost of prosecution.
.3
The penalty for an offence under Section 2.3.2 is listed in Schedule C of this Bylaw.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, all words or phrases shall have their normal or common meaning except where this is
changed, modified or expanded by the definitions set forth below:
ACCESSORY means a use, building or structure that is clearly incidental and subordinate to, the principal
use, building or structure located on the same parcel.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a dwelling unit that:
(a) is a self-contained residential accommodation unit, and
(b) has cooking, sleeping and bathroom facilities, and
(c) is an accessory use to a principal building located on the same property.
ACCESSORY USE means a use which is ancillary to the use of the principal building on the same parcel
or to the principal use of the same parcel.
AGRICULTURAL means a use provided for the growing, rearing, cultivating, producing, and harvesting of
agricultural products and livestock, including the storage and sale on an individual farm of the products
harvested, reared or produced on that farm, and the storage of farm machinery, implements and supplies,
and repair to farm machinery and implements used on that farm. It also includes accessory dwellings for
the accommodation of persons employed in the agricultural enterprise located on or operated from the
parcel containing the dwellings.
ANIMAL HOSPITAL means any building, structure or premise used as an animal hospital or veterinary
clinic in which animals are cared for, treated or hospitalized.
ANIMAL SHELTER means a facility used for the care of lost, abandoned or neglected animals and
operated by a public or semi-public authority or by a non-profit private organization.
APARTMENT means a single building containing three or more dwelling units with shared entrance
facilities, where none of the dwelling units are available for rent or occupation for less than 30 days.
ARTIST STUDIO means premises used for the creation, manufacture or assemblage of visual art, including
two or three-dimensional works of fine art or craft, or other fine art objects created, manufactured or
assembled for the purpose of sale, display, commission, consignment; or classes held for art instruction.
ABATTOIR means produce or meat processing, including canning, freezing, packing facilities for cold
storage, and ice plants.
AUCTION HOUSE means a premise in which goods are sold by auction and the use is entirely enclosed
within the walls, floor and ceiling of the building.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE means a business engaged in car and truck sales or rental, repair, paint, parts,
body or glass services provided that these services are enclosed in the principal building. Such a business
may have as accessory uses, gasoline pumps.
BASEMENT means the portion of a building which is partially underground and has a ceiling that is less
than 1.8 m above grade.
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BED AND BREAKFAST means a single detached dwelling in which bedrooms are rented as temporary
accommodation to individuals on a daily or weekly basis with one meal served daily.
BOULEVARD means the area between the curb lines, the lateral lines or the shoulder of a roadway and
the adjacent parcel line.
BUILDING means a roofed structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
BUILDING WIDTH means the lesser of the two horizontal dimensions of a building or structure. In the case
of a manufactured home, this means the width of the manufactured home exclusive of any structural
additions attached thereto which were not a section or intended to be a section of the manufactured home
at the time of its manufacture.
BUILDING SUPPLY means the supply of materials that are incorporated into the structure of a building
including hardware, lumber, wall panelling, and carpet; but excluding furniture and appliances that are
normally removed by the owner upon the sale of a building; and also excluding concrete mix plants and
other manufacturing and processing plants.
BULK FUELLING STATION means any building or land used or intended to be used for the sale of fuels
or lubricants to commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, either through the use of keys, cards or
service attendants, but will not include a service station.
C-ZONE means all zones with the letter C as a prefix in the zone name and includes C1 and C2.
CAMPGROUND means an area of land, managed as a unit, providing short term accommodation for tents,
tent trailers, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and campers. Campgrounds may include one caretaker
residence.
CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESS means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the sale, storage, or
other provision, of dried cannabis, cannabis oils, cannabis seeds, and cannabis edibles, including cannabis
related accessories such as pipes, bongs, vaporizers, and other such similar accessories.
CANNABIS RETAIL means the retail sale of cannabis or cannabis accessories as lawfully permitted and
authorized under the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
CAR WASH means an enterprise offering facilities for the washing or cleaning of cars or trucks on an
automated or semi-automated basis.
CARETAKER RESIDENCE means a self-contained accessory dwelling unit located within a principal
building or in an accessory building on the same parcel as the principal building or use. It is used to provide
accommodation for persons employed on the property or for a caretaker or operator of a commercial
establishment on the property. A caretaker residence does not include a secondary suite or accessory
dwelling unit.
CLUBHOUSE OR LODGE means a building or establishment used by an association or organization for
non-profit fraternal, social or recreational purposes which may include limited private sleeping unit
accommodation with cooking facilities and which will be operated for the use of the club members and their
guests only.
COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY means any building or land used for the provision of
entertainment on a user-pay basis. Facilities may include, but are not limited to, amusement arcade, billiard
and pool hall, bowling alleys, mini-golf, music festivals and theatre.
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COMMERCIAL RECREATION means the use of any land, water and resources for business or financial
gain and may include, but is not limited to, guided sport fishing, guided and outfitted sport hunting, guided
recreation, and air and water taxi services that provide transportation to recreation users.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means a vehicle engaged in carrying or which is designed to carry goods, wares
or merchandise and which is licensed as a commercial vehicle under the applicable municipal or provincial
enactments.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means the use of premises operated as a community care facility by a
licensee under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act to provide residential care to persons not
related by blood or marriage to the licensee or, if the licensee is a corporation, to any director, officer or
member of the corporation.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a store retailing groceries, meats, fruit and vegetable products,
confectioneries and small hardware items.
DAY CARE CENTRE means a day care centre and other related facilities licensed and in compliance with
provincial legislation.
DENSITY means the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per unit area of land.
DUPLEX means a building that is divided horizontally or vertically into two separate dwelling units, as
shown in Figure 3.1. Each dwelling unit has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or
through a common vestibule, and independent utility connections. A duplex does not include a secondary
suite.
FIGURE 3.1 - ILLUSTRATION OF DUPLEX
DWELLING, SINGLE-DETACHED means a building that contains only one dwelling unit and is completely
separated by open space on all sides from any other structure, except its own garage or shed. Where
permitted a single-detached dwelling may contain a secondary suite.
DWELLING UNIT means a room or suite of rooms that form a single unit with a separate entrance, limited
to one kitchen and designed to be occupied for sleeping, cooking, eating, and living.
FENCE means an artificially constructed barrier erected to enclose or screen property. As shown in Figure
3.2, fence height is the vertical distance between the natural ground level and the top of the fence at any
given point.
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FIGURE 3.2 - ILLUSTRATION OF FENCE HEIGHT
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION means the provision of financial and investment services by a bank, trust
company, investment dealer, credit union, mortgage broker, insurance company, financial planners and
advisors or related businesses.
FLOOR AREA means the sum of the horizontal floor areas for each storey of the building or structure,
measured to the exterior walls and contained within the exterior and basement walls.
FRONTAGE means the length of the front parcel line.
GRADE means the average elevation of all finished or unfinished ground measured at the exterior
perimeter of the building or structure, as illustrated in Figure 3.3.
GUEST RANCH means a resort patterned after a ranch, featuring horseback riding, and other agri-tourism
activities.
HEALTH SERVICES FACILITY means any development used for the provision of a physical or mental
health service on an out-patient basis. Services may be of a preventative, diagnostic, treatment,
therapeutic, rehabilitative or counselling nature. Typical uses include, but are not limited to medical and
dental offices, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncture clinics, reflexology, health clinics and
counselling services.
HEIGHT means the maximum vertical distance between grade and the highest point of the building or
structure, as illustrated in Figure 3.3. Fence height is an exception and is not measured from grade.
FIGURE 3.3 - ILLUSTRATION OF HEIGHT AND GRADE
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HIGHWAY includes a highway, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and any other thoroughfare open to public use,
but does not include a private right-of-way on private property.
HOME OCCUPATION means any single occupation or profession where such operation or profession is
accessory to the use of the principal building for residential purposes.
HOTEL means an establishment with self-contained sleeping units that provides paid temporary lodging.
Each unit may have a bathroom with a toilet, sink and bath or shower, but no private cooking facilities are
permitted and units do not directly open out onto a parking lot. Hotels may include accessory uses such as
a restaurant, liquor sales, retail sales, indoor recreation, meeting rooms and premises licensed for on-site
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
KENNEL means a licensed holding for dogs as identified in District bylaws.
LANDSCAPING means a vegetated area and/or garden, or a combination thereof, which has a mix of
ground cover, plants, shrubs and trees. Hard surface, such as stone, may also make up to a maximum of
30 % of a landscaped area.
LANDSCAPE SCREEN means an opaque visual barrier formed by a row of shrubs or trees, or by a
combination of shrubs or trees and a fence.
LANE means a public thoroughfare that provides only a secondary means of access to a parcel at the side
or rear.
M-ZONE means all zones with the letter M as a prefix in the zone name and includes M1, M2 and M3.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a dwelling unit built under CSA standards Z240 or A277 whether
ordinarily equipped with wheels or not that is designed, constructed or manufactured to be moved from one
place to another by being towed or carried, and includes single-wide manufactured homes and double-wide
manufactured homes, but does not include travel trailers, recreational vehicles, park model recreational
vehicles or campers.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a parcel or parcels on which are installed or intended to be
installed two or more manufactured homes which are occupied or intended to be occupied for residential
purposes and may include common recreation facilities and common laundry facilities, but does not include
retail stores.
METAL STORAGE CONTAINER means a shipping or cargo container being a prefabricated storage
container or box specifically constructed for the transportation of good by rail, ship or truck.
MIXED USE means a building that has commercial uses located on the ground floor with office and/or
residential uses located on the upper floors of the building.
MOTEL means an establishment with self-contained sleeping units that provide paid temporary lodging.
Each unit may have a bathroom with a toilet, sink and bath or shower, private cooking facilities, and a door
providing direct access to the parking lot. Motels may include an office for motel administration.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB means a neighbourhood pub defined in Provincial legislation, and includes the
associated serving of food.
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OFFICE means a building or part thereof, designed, intended or used for the practice of a profession, the
carrying on of a business, the conduct of public administration, or, where not conducted on the site thereof,
the administration of an industry, but will not include a retail commercial use, any industrial use, clinic,
financial institution, place of amusement, or place of assembly.
P-ZONE means all zones with the letter P as a prefix in the zone name and includes P1 and P2.
PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held, or into which it is subdivided, including a
strata lot within a bare land strata plan as defined by the Strata Property Act, but does not include a public
thoroughfare or access route.
PARCEL, CORNER means the parcel at the intersection or junction of two or more highways other than a
lane.
PARCEL COVERAGE means the percent of the parcel size covered by all buildings or structures. See
Figure 3.4.
FIGURE 3.4 - ILLUSTRATION OF PARCEL COVERAGE
PARCEL LINE means the legally defined boundary of any parcel. See Figure 3.5.
PARCEL LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE means a side parcel line that abuts a highway other than a lane or
walkway. See Figure 3.5
PARCEL LINE, FRONT means any parcel line common to a parcel and a highway other than a lane or
walkway. Where the parcel line is contiguous to the intersection of two highways, the front parcel line is the
shortest parcel line contiguous to a highway other than a lane or walkway. See Figure 3.5.
PARCEL LINE, INTERIOR SIDE means a side parcel line that does not abut a highway other than a lane
or walkway. See Figure 3.5.
PARCEL LINE, REAR means the boundary of a parcel which lies the most opposite to, and does not
intersect, the front parcel line. See Figure 3.5.
PARCEL LINE, SIDE means a parcel line other than a rear or front parcel line. See Figure 3.5
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.FIGURE 3.5 - ILLUSTRATION OF PARCEL LINES
PARCEL SIZE means the total horizontal area within the parcel lines of a parcel.
PARKING SPACE means an off-street space of the size and dimensions to park one vehicle in
conformance with this Bylaw exclusive of , aisles, ramps, or obstructions.
PAWN SHOP means an establishment that engages in the business of loaning money on the security of
pledges of personal property, or deposits or conditional sales of personal property, or the purchase or sale
of personal property.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a use that provides personal services to an individual
which are related to the care and appearance of the body or the cleaning and repairing of personal effects.
Typical services include, but are not limited to, barber shops, hairdressers, manicurists, tailors, dress
makers and shoe repair shops, but does not include health services.
PRINCIPAL USE means the main or primary use of land, buildings or structures which is provided for in
the list of permitted uses in the zones of this Bylaw.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a building that contains floor space, the majority of which is used for the
permitted principal use on a parcel.
PRIVACY FENCE means a sight-obscuring fence used to block the area enclosed by the fence from view
from neighboring properties or public rights-of-ways. Fences consisting of chain link mesh, welded or woven
wire or sheet metal are excluded under this definition.
PUBLIC USE means land, buildings or facilities provided by a government, government agency or non-
profit organization for public parks and recreation, education, health, welfare, administration, safety,
communications or public works.
R-ZONE means all zones with the letter R as a prefix in the zone name and includes R1, R1A, R1B, R2
and R3.
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REAR BUILDING LINE means the extended line of the wall or the building (or of any projecting portion of
the building except canopies or eaves) which faces the rear parcel line.
RURAL ZONE means all zones beginning with the prefix "RU" in the zone name and includes RU1, RU2
and RU3.
RESORT means a commercial establishment featuring a broad range of amenities, sports facilities,
and other leisure attractions.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means the use of a building, or portion thereof, for religious worship. Typical uses
include but are not limited to churches, chapels, synagogues, monasteries, temples, and convents. It may
also include a caretaker residence for the minister or someone of a similar position.
RESIDENTIAL USE means the occupancy or use of a building or part thereof as a dwelling unit.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT means any activity required to develop natural resources from the land. This
includes exploration and extraction activities and can also include related processing plants.
RESTAURANT means an establishment where food and beverage are sold to the public and may include
take-out and/or fast-food pick-up.
RETAIL PRINTING SERVICES means the use of mechanical equipment for binding, duplicating,
photographic processing, printing, publishing or book binding.
RETAIL STORE means a building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are
offered or kept for sale at retail, including storage of limited quantities of such goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, articles or things, sufficient only to service such a store.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained, accessory dwelling unit located within and forms part of a
principal single-detached dwelling. A secondary suite has its own separate cooking, sleeping and bathing
facilities and has direct access to the outside without passing through any part of the principal single
detached dwelling. It shares common utility connections with a principal single detached dwelling. A
secondary suite does not include a duplex.
SERVICE STATION means a premise used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels, lubricating oils and
motor vehicle accessories and the servicing of motor vehicles. A service station may include the accessory
retail sale of other automobile related products, but shall not include motor vehicle sales, automobile
structural or body repairs, or painting.
SCREENING means a continuous fence, wall, compact evergreen hedge or continuation thereof,
supplemented with landscape planting that will effectively screen the parcel it encloses from adjacent
parcels and public thoroughfares and is only broken by access driveways, lanes and walkways.
SETBACK means the minimum permitted distance between a class of building, structure or use specified
in this Bylaw and a parcel line or other feature specified in this Bylaw.
WAREHOUSING means the receipt, storage, distribution, and delivery of goods and merchandise and may
include sales at wholesale.
STORAGE, COMMERCIAL means a self contained building or group of buildings containing lockers that
are available for rent for the storage of personal goods, or a facility used exclusively to store bulk goods of
a non-hazardous nature.
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STORAGE, OUTDOOR includes but is not limited to:
(a) the storage or accumulation of all or part of any automobile wreck or all or part of any motor vehicle
which is not:
.i
validly registered and licensed in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act; or
.ii
capable of movement under its own power;
(b) the storage or accumulation of any furniture, household goods, machinery, machinery parts,
artifacts, or chattels of any nature or kind whatsoever;
(c) pipe yards or heavy equipment storage compounds;
(d) the storage or accumulation of discarded materials or rubbish of any kind, including but not limited
to ashes, paper, cardboard, tin cans, leaves, wood, bedding, crockery, glass, bags and appliances;
(e) the storage or accumulation of building material on any property when the owner or occupier of the
property is not in possession of a valid District building permit in respect of the property; and
(f) the storage or accumulation of any goods or merchandise other than motor vehicles as defined in
the Motor Vehicle Act, which is offered or may be offered for sale.
STOREY means, as defined by the BC Building Code, that portion of a building which is situated between
the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between
the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
STRUCTURE means any construction fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water, but does not
include concrete or asphalt paving or similar surfacing.
TOWNHOME means a building divided into three or more dwelling units under one roof with private exits
or entrances to each dwelling unit, with each dwelling unit sharing at least one common wall or party wall.
TRADE CONTRACTORS means offices in conjunction with storage buildings for trades including, but not
limited to electrical, fabricating, flooring, heating, painting, plumbing, refrigeration, roofing, septic services
and ventilation and air conditioning.
TRAILER means any structure or vehicle used or designed to be used for working, living or sleeping
purposes and which is designed or intended to be mobile on land, whether or not self-propelled.
UTILITY means a system, work, building, plant equipment or resource owned by a public or private utility
company or government agency for the provision of water, sewer, drainage, gas, electricity, transportation
or communication.
YARD, FRONT means part of a parcel lying between the front parcel line and the front of the principal
building and extended across the full width of the parcel, as shown in Figures 3.6 and 3.7.
YARD, REAR means part of a parcel lying between the rear parcel line and the rear of the principal building
and extended across the full width of the parcel, as shown in Figures 3.6 and 3.7.
YARD, SIDE means part of a parcel extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between the
side parcel line and the closest side of the principal building, as shown in Figures 3.6 and 3.7.
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FIGURE 3.6 - ILLUSTRATIONS OF FRONT, REAR AND SIDE YARDS
FIGURE 3.7 - ILLUSTRATIONS OF FRONT, REAR AND SIDE YARDS
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4.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS
.1
This section applies to all zones established under this Bylaw except as otherwise specified
in this Bylaw.
4.1
Nonconforming Parcels
.1
A parcel on the official records on file in the Land Registry Office before the adoption date
of this Bylaw that does not adhere to the parcel size and frontage requirements will be
considered a legal nonconforming parcel and will be granted the permitted uses as
identified in this Bylaw.
.2
Lawful non-conforming uses and buildings are subject to the provisions of the Local
Government Act.
4.2
Utility Structures
.1
Public utility facilities for transmission of water, sewage, electrical power, telephone, natural
gas, cable television and other similar services (but not including sewage treatment plants
or electrical substations) are permitted in all zones and individual parcels for the facilities
are exempt from minimum parcel size requirements.
4.3
Agricultural Land Reserve
.1
All land designated as "Agricultural Land Reserve" pursuant to the Agricultural Land
Commission Act is subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and
all conditions, orders and regulations thereto.
4.4
Location and Siting
.1
No building or structure will be located in any required front, side or rear yard, except as
otherwise provided in this Bylaw.
4.5
Height Exceptions
.1
The maximum height regulations of this Bylaw do not apply to the following:
(a) Chimney stacks
(b) Church spires
(c) Cooling units
(d) Cranes
(e) Elevator housings
(f) Flagpoles
(g) Floodlights
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(h) Grain elevators
(i) Masts and aerials
(j) Parapet walls
(k) Radio and television antennas
(l) Roof stairway entrances
(m) Silos
(n) Skylights
(o) Telecommunication towers
(p) Ventilating equipment
(q) Warning devices
(r) Water towers
(s) Windmills
4.6
Fencing, Screening and Landscaping
.1
In the C1 zone, the RU1 zone and any R-zone, fences must:
(a) not exceed a height of 1.2 m in any front yard; and
(b) not exceed a height of 1.8 m in any side or rear yard.
.2
In the C2 zone and any M-Zone:
(a) a landscape screen or fence that is at least 1.8 m in height must be provided and
maintained along any parcel line that abuts the RU1 zone, an R-zone, P-zones or the
OR zone; and
(b) fences must not exceed a height of 4 m tall.
.3
Fences erected on a cemetery, playground, park, playfield, elementary or high school
areas must not exceed a height of 4 m.
.4
All dumpsters and outdoor storage areas must be screened from the view of highways and
adjacent properties with a landscape screen.
.5
All junkyards and automobile wrecking yards must be completely enclosed by a 2.4 m high
solid wooden fence or a 2.4 m high chain link fence with continuous hedging or other
screening.
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.6
Landscaping Plans and Procedures:
(a) Applications for a Building Permit to construct or alter the siting, size or dimension of a
building or structure in the R1 zone, R2 zone, C-zones and M-zones will be
accompanied by a detailed landscape plan for the site, boulevard and/or roof if
applicable.
(b) The developer and/or property owner must provide security in the form of an
irrevocable standby letter of credit or cash in the amount of $500 on issuance of the
Building Permit. The security or cash will be used to ensure that the landscaping will
be completed with twelve (12) months of the date of issuance of the Occupancy Permit.
If the landscaping is not completed within twelve (12) months, the District may draw
upon the security and/or utilize the security to complete the required landscaping
according to the approved landscape plan.
(c)
All required landscaping and fencing must be maintained in good condition and fencing
must be maintained in a uniform, intact, and upright condition with no gaps caused due
to deterioration or disrepair. In the event of failure to comply, the District may enter
upon the site and maintain the landscaping at the expense of the property owner, the
cost of which will be added to the owner's current year's taxes.
4.7
Vision at Intersections
.1
As illustrated in Figure 4.1, on a corner parcel within the shaded area formed by the curb
lines 5 m from the point of intersection of the curb lines, joining perpendicular to the parcel
lines and joining the parcel lines, no landscaping, screening, building or structure will be
planted or erected to a height greater than 1 m above the established grade of the street.
FIGURE 4.1 - VISION AT INTERSECTION
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4.8
Setback Exceptions
The front, side and rear yard setback regulations of this Bylaw do not apply to the following:
.1
Accessory buildings and structures provided they comply with all other regulations and
requirements contained in this Bylaw.
.2
Fences.
.3
Chimneys, cornices, leaders, gutters, pilasters, belt courses, sills, bay windows, or other
similar features provided that such projections do not exceed 0.6 m.
.4
Steps, eaves, canopies, decorative overhangs, balconies, or porches provided that such
projections:
(a) do not project more than 1.2 m into a required front, rear or side yard; and
(b) are not closer than 1.5 m to the parcel line.
.5
Uncovered patios, sundecks, or terraces provided that such projections do not project more
than 2.4 m into a required front, rear or side yard.
.6
Uncovered swimming pools, provided they are:
(a) not constructed, sited or placed within a front yard;
(b) at least 3 m from any side or rear parcel line; and
(c)
surrounded by a fence or situated within a fenced yard.
.7
Covered swimming pools, provided they are:
(a) not constructed, sited or placed within a front yard;
(b) at least 3 m from any side or rear parcel line;
(c)
surrounded by a fence or situated within a fenced yard; and
(d) constructed so that the roof or ridge of the pool cover is not in excess of 4 m above
grade.
4.9
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in all zones provided that they comply with the
following regulations:
.1
An accessory building must not be used as a dwelling unit or sleeping unit.
.2
Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted on any parcel unless the principal
building to which the building or structure is accessory has already been erected or will be
erected simultaneously.
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.3
Accessory buildings and structures must be setback:
(a)
at least 3 m from any principal building; and
(b)
at least 1.5 m from any other accessory building.
.4
In the RU1 zone and an R-zone, accessory buildings and structures:
(a)
must be located no closer to the front parcel line than the rear building line, unless:
.i
the parcel backs onto the Peace River, in which case accessory buildings
and structures may be located in a front yard but must be setback at least
7.5 m from any front parcel line.
(b)
must, on a corner parcel, meet the same exterior side parcel line setbacks as the
principal building;
(c)
opening onto a lane, must be setback at least 2 m from the lane when the
accessory building or structure is a detached carport or garage; and
(d)
must not exceed a floor area of 75 m² or 20% of the parcel size, whichever is less.
Accessory buildings and structures are factored into overall parcel coverage
calculations.
4.10 Metal Storage Containers
Metal storage containers are only permitted as accessory storage units to a principal building, and
only under the following conditions:
.1
Metal storage containers such as sea-cans are only permitted as accessory buildings if
used as storage units related to a principal use and in accordance with this Bylaw.
.2
Metal storage containers must not be used as workspaces, assembly shops, dwelling units
or any other form of accommodation, including offices, under any circumstances.
.3
Metal storage containers must not occupy any required off-street parking spaces.
.4
Metal storage containers must not occupy any areas that are required for open space or
landscaping.
.5
Metal Storage containers must not be located on any street, sidewalk or trail, or in any
location that blocks or interferes with vehicular and/or pedestrian circulation.
.6
Metal storage containers must be screened from adjacent properties and rights-of-way with
solid fencing, landscaping or by being placed behind, between or within buildings.
.7
Metal storage containers must not display any logos or otherwise be used as a sign.
.8
Metal storage containers such as sea-cans must not exceed a height of 2.6 m and must
not be stacked.
.9
Multiple metal storage containers may be located on a single parcel but they must not
exceed a cumulative floor area of 30 m².
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.10
In all R-zones, individual metal storage containers must not exceed a floor area of 15 m² .
4.11 Caretaker Residences
Where permitted, all caretaker residences must comply with the following regulations:
.1
A maximum of one caretaker residence is permitted per parcel.
.2
Caretaker residences are only permitted as an accessory use.
.3
Caretaker residences are only permitted in conjunction with a permitted principal
commercial, industrial or public use.
.4
Caretaker residences must be fully separated from the associated principal use by walls,
partitions and/or floors.
.5
If located within a principal building, a caretaker residence must:
(a)
have an entrance from the exterior of a building which is separate from the main
entrance of the principal use; and
(b)
share common utility connections with the principal building.
.6
Caretaker residences must not exceed 25% of the principal buildings floor area.
.7
Caretaker residences may only be occupied by owners, employees or operators of the
associated principal use.
4.12 Secondary Suites
Where permitted, secondary suites must comply with the following regulations:
.1
A maximum of one secondary suite or one accessory dwelling unit, but not both, is
permitted per parcel.
.2
A secondary suite is only permitted within the principal single-detached dwelling .
.3
A secondary suite is not permitted within a duplex, on a parcel containing a duplex, or
within an accessory building on the same parcel as a duplex.
.4
A secondary suite is not permitted in conjunction with the keeping of boarders or the
operation of a bed and breakfast.
.5
The secondary suite must meet BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites.
.6
One parking space must be provided on the parcel for the secondary suite.
.7
A secondary suite must be located in a building and on a parcel which forms a single real
estate entity. No strata titling is permitted.
.8
The principal single-detached dwelling on the parcel containing the secondary suite must
be occupied by the owner of the principal single-detached dwelling.
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4.13 Accessory Dwelling Units
Where permitted, accessory dwelling units must comply with the following regulations:
.1
A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit or one secondary suite, but not both, is
permitted on a parcel containing single detached dwelling.
.2
An accessory dwelling unit must meet BC Building Code requirements.
.3
Basements are not permitted in accessory dwelling units.
.4
Accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided or strata titled.
.5
The principal single detached dwelling on the parcel containing the accessory dwelling unit
must be occupied by the owner of the principal single detached dwelling.
.6
One parking space must be provided on the parcel for the accessory dwelling unit.
4.14 Bed and Breakfast
Where permitted, bed and breakfasts must comply with the following regulations:
.1
A bed and breakfast must not alter the residential character of the building.
.2
A bed and breakfast will be carried out only in a single-detached dwelling in which the
owner of the single detached dwelling resides.
.3
A sign may be used to identify the bed and breakfast, but it may not be larger than 1 m² .
.4
The bed and breakfast must be carried out wholly within the dwelling unit.
.5
The maximum number of guestrooms permitted in a bed and breakfast will be three,
accommodating up to a maximum of six adult guests combined.
.6
Breakfast will be the only meal permitted to be served to guests.
.7
A parking space is required for every guestroom in the bed and breakfast and must be in
addition to those required for the single-detached dwelling, to a maximum of 15% of the
total parcel size.
.8
The maximum length of stay for any guest will not exceed 28 consecutive days.
.9
Bed and breakfast must clearly be incidental or secondary to the use of the building for
residential purposes.
.10
The bedrooms within a bed and breakfast are to be used for sleeping purposes only and
must not contain any cooking facilities.
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4.15 Service Stations
Where permitted, service stations must comply with the following regulations:
.1
Buildings or structures must not exceed a height of 10 m.
.2
Sites must be at least 30 m wide, with a minimum site area of 1,200 m².
.3
Setbacks must be as follows:
(a)
Building setbacks must be at least 7 m from any highway and at least 3 m from
any other property line;
(b)
Pump islands must be set back at least 4.5 m from any parcel line or onsite parking
area;
(c)
All repair equipment must be kept, and all repair work must be done, entirely within
the principal building;
(d)
A permanent screen that is at least 1.8 m in height must be provided, consisting of
masonry or uniformly coloured tight board fence of preservative treated materials,
along parcel lines that abut the RU1 zone or an R-zone;
(e)
Canopies must be at least 3 m from any parcel line; and
(f)
Exterior lighting must not cast a glare on adjacent properties.
4.16 Home Occupations
Any use permitted in any zone in this Bylaw may be carried out as an accessory home occupation
subject to the following conditions:
.1
Home occupations may only be carried on in a single-detached dwelling or duplex dwelling
unit.
.2
Home occupations must be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the building for
residential purposes.
.3
Home occupations must not occupy more than 40 m² of the dwelling unit or, 10% of the
dwelling unit floor area, whichever is less.
.4
Home occupations must not result in any exterior alterations that are not consistent with
the residential character of the buildings and property.
.5
There shall be no outside storage of materials, commodities, or finished products and the
home occupation must be carried on only within a building or structure.
.6
Home occupations must be carried on only by a member or members of the family residing
in the dwelling unit in which the home-based business is carried out, and will employ no
more than one non-resident employee.
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.7
Home occupations must not produce any offensive noise, vibration, traffic, smoke, dust,
odour, glare, heat or electrical interference.
.8
Home occupations that require delivery of materials or commodities in bulk quantity to and
from the residence by commercial vehicles and/or trailer are not permitted.
.9
Home occupation involving community care for children, as regulated by the Community
Care Facilities Act, shall not accommodate more than eight children.
.10
No home occupation will be conducted between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am.
.11
Home occupations must not generate the need for more than one additional on-site parking
space.
.12
One sign is permitted to identify the enterprise on the parcel, provided that the sign:
(a)
does not exceed 3 m² in any rural zone; and
(b)
does not exceed 1 m² in any R-zone.
.13
All home occupations must be in accordance with the District of Hudson's Hope Business
Licence Bylaw
4.17 Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes must conform to the following regulations:
.1
Every manufactured home within the District must be placed on a permanent foundation.
.2
Manufactured homes must meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) A277 or Z240
ratings.
.3
A manufactured home must be no older than 10 years from the date it is placed on a lot
and have a BC Registration Number.
.4
Skirtings must be installed within 60 days from the date which the manufactured home is
located on the foundation.
.5
The towing hitch must be removed within 30 days from the date that the manufactured
home is placed on the foundation.
4.18 Signs and Notices
Signs and notices are permitted as follows:
.1
The maximum number of signs is:
(a)
one per parcel in all zones, except any C-zone; and
(b)
two per parcel in any C-zone.
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.2
The maximum size of signs is as follows:
(a)
In C-zones, signs combined must not exceed 4.7 m² or 1% of principal buildings
floor area, whichever is greater.
(b)
In all M-zones, signs must not exceed 4.7 m².
(c)
In the OR zone, signs must not exceed 2 m² .
.3
In Rural and R-zones, one "for rent" or "for sale" sign is permitted provided that the sign:
(a)
does not exceed 1 m² in an R-zone; and
(b)
does not exceed 3 m² in any rural zone.
.4
Where a day care centre is a permitted use, one sign not exceeding 3 m² in area is
permitted to identify the enterprise on the parcel.
.5
In any zone where there is a commercial kennel, one sign not exceeding 1 m² in area is
permitted to identify the enterprise on the parcel.
.6
In addition to the permitted signs described herein, directional signage is permitted in Rural
zones and the Outdoor Recreation zone.
4.19 Prohibited Uses
.1 Any use not expressly permitted in this bylaw is prohibited in every zone and where a particular
use is expressly permitted in one zone, such use is prohibited in every zone where it is not also
expressly permitted;
(a)
The following uses are prohibited in every zone:
.i
Cannabis-Related Business
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5.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
The area within the boundaries of the District of Hudson's Hope shall be divided into the zones
identified in Column 1 and described in Column 2 of Table 5.1.
TABLE 5.1 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
COLUMN 1
ZONES
COLUMN 2
TITLE ELABORATION
RU1
Rural Residential
RU2
Rural Agriculture
RU3
Rural Resource
R1
Low Density Residential
R1a
Low Density Residential (Ellis Crescent)
R1b
Low Density Residential (Lucas)
R2
Multi-Unit Residential
R3
Manufactured Home Park
C1
Town Centre Commercial
C2
Service Commercial
M1
Light Industrial (Serviced)
M2
Light Industrial (Un-serviced)
M3
Heavy Industrial
P1
Institutional
P2
Parks and Open Space
OR
Outdoor Recreation
The correct name of each zone provided for in this Bylaw is set out in Column 1 of Table 5.1 and
the inclusion of the title elaboration contained in Column 2 of Table 1 is for convenience only.
5.1
Location of Zones
.1 The location of each zone is established in Schedules D-F, the zoning maps of this Bylaw.
5.2
Zone Boundaries
.1 Where a zone boundary is shown on Schedules D-F, the zoning maps, as following a highway
or road right-of-way or watercourse, the centreline of the right-of-way or watercourse shall be
the zone boundary.
.2 Where the zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line, and where the distances are
not specifically indicated, the location of the zoning boundary shall be determined by scaling
from the zoning maps.
RU1
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6.0 RU1 ZONE: RURAL RESIDENTIAL
The intent of the RU1 zone is to permit single-detached dwellings and duplexes on large un-serviced rural
parcels.
6.1
Permitted Uses
In the RU1 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Duplex
(b) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Bed and breakfast
(d) Home occupation
(e) Keeping of bees, domestic animals, fowl, poultry, pigs, sheep or fur-bearing animals for
domestic purposes
(f) Secondary suite
RU1
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6.2
Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as RU1, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of:
(a) principal buildings (e.g. single detached
dwelling or duplex)
(b) accessory buildings
(c) dwelling units
1 per parcel
3 per parcel
2 per parcel
.2 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings and structures
(c) accessory dwelling units
10 m
5 m
8 m
.3 Minimum parcel size
1,000 m²
.4 Minimum frontage for parcels with a:
(a) single-detached dwelling
(b) duplex
20 m
20 m (10 m if the duplex is divided
vertically into two parcels)
.5 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3 m
7.5 m
.6 Maximum parcel coverage
40%
RU2
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7.0 RU2 ZONE: RURAL AGRICULTURE
The intent of the RU2 zone is to permit rural and agricultural uses near the main townsite, Beryl Prairie, and
along the Peace River. The intent is also to limit resource development.
7.1
Permitted Uses
In the RU2 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Agriculture (excluding feed lots and fur farming)
(b) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Animal Hospital
(d) Bed and breakfast
(e) Commercial recreation
(f) Guest ranch
(g) Home occupation
(h) Kennel
(i) Secondary suite
RU2
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7.2
Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as RU2, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of principal buildings
1 per parcel
.2 Maximum building and structure height
(a) accessory dwelling units
11 m
8 m
.3 Minimum parcel size
10,000 m²
.4 Minimum frontage
20 m
.5 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
8 m
8 m
8 m
8 m
.6 Maximum parcel coverage
20%
7.3
Other Regulations
.1 All permitted uses for parcels that are located in the Agriculture Land Reserve must be in
compliance with the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and all conditions, orders
and regulations thereto.
.2 An abattoir is a permitted use on the following parcel:
(a) Parcel Identifier #014-913-712; Parcel A, District Lot 1232, Peace River Land District,
Except Plan PGP18398 (R28068).
RU3
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8.0 RU3 ZONE: RURAL RESOURCE
The intent of the RU3 zone is to permit a variety of, rural, agricultural and resource development uses in
areas away from the main residential areas.
8.1
Permitted Uses
In the RU3 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Agriculture
(b) Resource development
(c) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Animal hospital
(d) Bed and breakfast
(e) Campground
(f) Commercial recreation
(g) Guest ranch
(h) Home occupation
(i) Kennel
(j) Secondary suite
RU3
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8.2
Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as RU3, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of principal buildings
1 per parcel
.2 Maximum building and structure height
(a) accessory dwelling units
15 m
8 m
.3 Minimum parcel size
10,000 m2
.4 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
10 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
20%
8.3
Other Regulations
.1 All above ground structures associated with natural resource extraction, such as well sites and
compressor stations, must be set back at least 500 m from any dwelling unit.
.2 All permitted uses for parcels that are located in the Agriculture Land Reserve must be in
compliance with the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and all conditions, orders
and regulations thereto.
R1
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9.0 R1 ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
The intent of the R1 zone is to permit single-detached dwellings and duplexes on compact parcels that are
efficient to service with municipal water and sewer.
9.1
Permitted Uses
In the R1 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(b) Duplex
(c) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Bed and breakfast
(d) Day care centre
(e) Home occupation
(f) Secondary suite
R1
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9.2
Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as R1, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of:
(a) principal buildings (e.g. single detached
dwelling or duplex)
(b) accessory buildings
(c) dwelling units
1 per parcel
3 per parcel
2 per parcel
.2 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings and structures
(c) accessory dwelling units
10 m
5 m
8 m
.3 Minimum width of principal building
6.5 m
.4 Minimum floor area of principal buildings
60 m²
.5 Minimum parcel size for parcels with a:
(a) single-detached dwelling
(b) duplex
500 m²
750 m² (375 m² if the duplex is divided
vertically into two parcels)
.6 Minimum frontage for parcels with a:
(a) single-detached dwelling
(b) duplex
15 m
20 m (10 m if the duplex is divided
vertically into two parcels)
.7 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3 m
7.5 m
.8 Maximum parcel coverage
33%
9.3
Other Regulations
.1 For parcels containing a single-detached dwelling, only one secondary suite or one accessory
dwelling unit is permitted.
R1A
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10.0 R1A ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(ELLIS CRESCENT)
The intent of the R1A zone is to permit existing single-detached dwellings and duplexes in Ellis Crescent.
10.1 Permitted Uses
In the R1A zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Duplex
(b) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Bed and breakfast
(d) Day care centre
(e) Home occupation
(f) Secondary suite
R1A
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10.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as R1A, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of:
(a) principal buildings (e.g. single detached
dwelling or duplex)
(b) accessory buildings
(c) dwelling units
1 per parcel
3 per parcel
2 per parcel
.2 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings and structures
(c) accessory dwelling units
10 m
5 m
8 m
.3 Minimum width of principal buildings
6.5 m
.4 Minimum floor area of principal buildings
60 m²
.5 Minimum parcel size for parcels with:
(a) single-detached dwellings
(b) duplexes
500 m²
750 m² (375 m² if the duplex is
divided vertically into two parcels)
.6 Minimum frontage for parcels with:
(a) single-detached dwellings
(b) duplexes
15 m
20 m (10 m if the duplex is divided
vertically into two parcels)
.7 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
4 m
1.5 m
3 m
6 m
.8 Maximum parcel coverage
33%
10.3 Other Regulations
.1 For parcels containing a single-detached dwelling, only one secondary suite or one accessory
dwelling unit is permitted.
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11.0 R1B ZONE: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(LUCAS)
The intent of the R1B zone is to permit single-detached dwellings in the Lucas Subdivision.
11.1 Permitted Uses
In the R1B zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Single-detached dwelling
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Bed and breakfast
(d) Day care centre
(e) Home occupation
(f) Secondary suite
R1B
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11.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as R1b, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum number of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings
(c) dwelling units
1 per parcel
2 per parcel
2 per parcel
.2 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings
(c) accessory dwelling units
10 m
5 m
8 m
.3
Minimum width of principal buildings
4.9 m (16 feet)
.4
Minimum floor area of principal buildings
111 m²
.5
Minimum parcel size
997 m²
.6
Minimum frontage
15 m
.7 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
4 m
1.5 m
3 m
6 m
.8
Mandatory rear yard privacy fence
1.83m in height
.9
Modular home skirting
Siding to ground
.10 Maximum parcel coverage
33%
.11 Exterior cladding
Acceptable materials include stained
wood, acrylic stucco, metal siding
(except aluminum), cementitious
wood fibre siding, fiberglass, factory
finished composite wood siding,
brick, stone and concrete block.
Vinyl, aluminum, or roofing material
is prohibited
R2
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12.0 R2 ZONE: MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
The intent of the R2 zone is to diversify the communities by permitting higher density residential uses close
to the Town Centre.
12.1 Permitted Uses
In the R2 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Apartment
(b) Duplex
(c) Single-detached dwelling
(d) Townhome
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Accessory dwelling unit
(c) Bed and breakfast
(d) Day care centre
(e) Home occupation
(f) Secondary suite
R2
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12.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as R2, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this section.
Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum density
80 dwelling units per hectare
.2 Maximum number of accessory buildings
3 per parcel
.3 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings and structures
(c) accessory dwelling units
10 m
5 m
8 m
.4 Minimum parcel size
900 m²
.5 Minimum frontage
23 m
.6 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
7.5 m
1.5 m
3 m
7.5 m
.7 Maximum parcel coverage
50%
12.3 Other Regulations
.1 Any parcel in the R2 zone with a single-detached dwelling or duplex situated on it is subject to
the regulations established in Section 9.2 (for the R1 zone), instead of the ones established in
Section 12.2.
.2 For parcels containing a single-detached dwelling, only one secondary suite or one accessory
dwelling unit is permitted.
R3
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13.0 R3 ZONE: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
The intent of the R3 zone is to permit existing manufactured home parks.
13.1 Permitted Uses
In the R3 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Manufactured home park
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Home occupation
13.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as R3, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum density
22 dwelling units per hectare
.2 Maximum height of:
(a) principal buildings
(b) accessory buildings and structures
10 m
5 m
.3 Minimum width of principal buildings
4.5 m
.4 Minimum parcel size
2 hectares
.5 Minimum frontage of:
(a) Manufactured home park
(b) Individual manufactured home spaces
50 m
12 m
.6 Minimum setback of principal buildings from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
4 m
1.5 m
3 m
6.5 m
.7 Maximum parcel coverage
50%
13.3 Other Regulations
.1 The minimum parcel size requirement for manufactured homes parks does not apply to
manufactured home parks that existed before the date of adoption of this Bylaw.
C1
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14.0 C1 ZONE: TOWN CENTRE COMMERCIAL
The intent of the C1 zone is to permit and promote the development of a vibrant Town Centre that is
characterized by a variety of mixed, commercial, residential and institutional uses.
14.1 Permitted Uses
In the C1 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Artist studio
(b) Bakery
(c) Bingo hall
(d) Building and garden supply
(e) Café or coffee shop
(f) Cannabis retail store
(g) Cold beer and wine store
(h) Commercial entertainment facility
(i) Farmer's market
(j) Financial institution
(k) Fitness centre
(l) Gift shop
(m) Government office
(n) Health service office and facility
(o) Hotel
(p) Laundromat and dry cleaner
(q) Mixed use
(r) Neighbourhood pub
(s) Newspaper office and plant
(t) Office equipment sales and service
(u) Office
(v) Off-street parking lots and facility.
C1
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(w) Pawn shop
(x) Personal service establishment
(y) Post office
(z) Public use
(aa) Radio and television broadcasting and production studio
(bb) Restaurant
(cc) Retail printing service
(dd) Retail store.
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Caretaker residence
14.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as C1, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size
300 m²
.2 Maximum building and structure height
12 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
15 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
0 m
0 m
0 m
0 m
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
100%
14.3 Other Regulations
Where a parcel is used for combined commercial and residential use, the residential use must:
.1 be contained in the same building as the commercial use; and
.2 have an outside entrance separate from the entrance to the commercial use.
C2
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15.0 C2 ZONE: SERVICE COMMERCIAL
The intent of the C2 zone is to permit a broad range of automobile oriented commercial uses. It is intended
that commercial uses in this zone primarily provide goods and services to local residents and or the traveling
public.
15.1 Permitted Uses
In the C2 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Artist studio
(b) Automobile sales, service, rental and repair
(c) Boat, trailer, motorcycle, ATV and recreational vehicle sales, service, rental and repair
(d) Bus depot
(e) Cannabis retail store
(f) Car wash
(g) Cold beer and wine store
(h) Commercial entertainment facility
(i) Convenience stores in conjunction with a service station
(j) Fitness centre
(k) Government office
(l) Hotels and motel
(m) Laundromat and dry cleaner
(n) Licensed lounge, bar, nightclub or pub
(o) Nursery and greenhouse supply, including related retail outlet
(p) Office
(q) Off-street parking lot and facility
(r) Personal service establishment
(s) Public use
(t) Restaurants
(u) Retail printing service
C2
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(v) Retail sale of building supplies, hardware, household goods and sporting goods
(w) Retail sale, rental and repair of small-scale machinery, farm implements, tools and small
equipment such as chain saws, lawn and garden equipment, small appliances and similar
equipment
(x) Retail store
(y) Service station
(z) Tire shop, including sales, service and repair
(aa) Trade contractor
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Caretaker residence
15.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as C2, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size
300 m²
.2 Maximum building and structure height
12 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
15 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
0 m
1.5 m
3 m
1.5 m (6 m when abutting an
R-zone or the RU1 zone)
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
75%
15.3 Other Regulations
.1 Outdoor storage of materials is not permitted in any front yard in the C2 zone.
M1
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16.0 M1 ZONE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (SERVICED)
The intent of the M1 zone is to permit a broad range of light industrial uses that require fully serviced land.
It is intended that industrial uses in this zone primarily provide support products and services to local
businesses, agriculture and resource development.
16.1 Permitted Uses
In the M1 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Animal hospital
(b) Animal shelter
(c) Artist studio
(d) Auction house
(e) Automobile sales, services, rental and repair
(f) Bottling and distribution plant
(g) Brewery and distillery operation
(h) Car wash
(i) Cartage (delivery and express facilities), hauling, moving and storage (including truck
terminals and packing/crating facilities)
(j) Commercial storage
(k) Fuel sales and storage including card-lock fuel sales and wholesale distribution
(l) Funeral parlour
(m) Industrial trades training facility
(n) Laboratories and research establishment
(o) Laundromat and dry cleaner
(p) Machine shop
(q) Machinery and heavy equipment sales, rental, servicing and repair
(r) Nursery and greenhouse including related retail outlet
(s) Offices, storage buildings and workshops for general contractor and trade contractor
(t) Oilfield supplies and service
M1
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(u) Produce and meat processing, including canning, freezing, packing facilities for cold
storage, and ice plant
(v) Recycling depot
(w) Secondary wood processing
(x) Service station
(y) Sheet metal shop
(z) Sign shop
(aa) Small engine sales and repair shop
(bb) Small-scale manufacturing, assembly, processing, finishing and packaging
(cc) Storage facility including cold storage and ice plant
(dd) Taxidermy establishment
(ee) Taxi office
(ff) Tire shop, including sales, service and repair
(gg) Truck and truck-trailer sales, rental and repair
(hh) Upholstery shop
(ii) Warehousing and wholesale establishment
(jj) Welding shop
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Caretaker residence
M1
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16.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as M1, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size
1,000 m²
.2 Maximum building and structure height
12 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
30 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures
from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
10 m
0 m (6 m when abutting an R-zone or
the RU1 zone)
10 m
0 m (6 m when abutting an R-zone or
the RU1 zone)
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
60%
M2
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17.0 M2 ZONE: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (UN-SERVICED)
The intent of the M2 zone is to permit a variety of light industrial uses that require large tracts of land but
do not require municipal services such as water and sewer.
17.1 Permitted Uses
In the M2 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Automotive wrecking, storage of old machinery parts and junk yard
(b) Lumber yard
(c) Machinery and heavy equipment storage
(d) Manufactured home sales
(e) Natural resource extraction
(f) Processing and storage of sand and gravel and other non-metallic mineral products
(g) Temporary worker camp
(h) Vehicle storage and parking facilities including truck and recreational vehicles
(i) Warehouse and outdoor storage, including storage of explosives and fuel
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
17.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as M2, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size for:
1,000 m2
.2 Maximum building and structure height
15 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
30 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
10 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
M2
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17.3 Zone Specific Regulations
.1 A temporary use permit is required from the District of Hudson's Hope for all temporary worker
camps.
.2 All temporary worker camps must be constructed in accordance with the District of Hudson's
Hope Building Bylaw.
M3
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18.0 M3 ZONE: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
The intent of the M3 zone is to permit a variety of heavy industrial uses.
18.1 Permitted Uses
In the M3 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Forage crop dehydration plant
(b) Fertilizer plant
(c) Manufacturing of asphalt and other petroleum, coal or tar products
(d) Manufacturing of concrete and concrete aggregate products
(e) Sawmill and wood processing plant
(f) Stock auction including feed parcels and stockyards
(g) Processing of agricultural products including seed cleaning plant
(h) Processing and storage of sand and gravel and other non-metallic mineral products
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
18.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as M3, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size for:
1,000 m2
.2 Maximum building and structure height
15 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
30 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
10 m
10 m
10 m
10 m
P1
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19.0 P1 ZONE: INSTITIUTIONAL
The intent of the P1 zone is to provide land for a range of civic and institutional uses throughout the District.
19.1 Permitted Uses
In the P1 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Airport
(b) Cemetery
(c) Colleges and other post-secondary education facility
(d) Community care facility
(e) Community hall and league building
(f) Cultural and recreational facility
(g) Government office
(h) Health services facility
(i) Landfill site and transfer station
(j) Library
(k) Museum
(l) Place of worship
(m) Public use
(n) Public works yard
(o) School
(p) Utility
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Caretaker residence
P1
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19.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as P1, no building or structure will be constructed, located or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Minimum parcel size
500 m2
.2 Maximum building and structure height
15 m
.3 Minimum parcel width
15 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures
from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
0 m
0 m (3 m when abutting an R-zone)
0 m
6 m
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
50%
P2
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20.0 P2 ZONE: PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
The intent of the P2 zone is to provide outdoor amenity space for residents and protect undeveloped natural
space throughout the District.
20.1 Permitted Uses
In the P2 zone, the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Boat launch and marina
(b) Campground
(c) Greenbelt
(d) Parks and recreation site
(e) Playfield and playground
(f) Tourist vehicle parking and facilities
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
20.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as P2, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum building and structure height
15 m
.2 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
6 m
3 m
6 m
3 m
OR
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21.0 OR ZONE: OUTDOOR RECREATION
The intent of the OR zone is to permit larger scale outdoor tourism uses in a rural setting where municipal
services are not required.
21.1 Permitted Uses
In the OR district the following uses and no other uses are permitted:
.1 Principal Uses
(a) Campground
(b) Commercial recreation
(c) Golf course
(d) Guest ranch
(e) Lodges and cabins for tourist accommodation
(f) Marina and boat launch
(g) Park and recreation site
(h) Playfield and playground
(i) Resort
(j) Restaurant and convenience store in conjunction with guest ranch, resort or lodge
(k) Shooting range and associated clubhouse
(l) Tourist vehicle parking and facilities
.2 Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory buildings and structures
(b) Caretaker residence
OR
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21.2 Zone Specific Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as OR, no building or structure will be constructed, located
or altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in this
section. Column 1 sets out the matter to be regulated and Column 2 sets out the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
.1 Maximum building and structure height
15 m
.2 Minimum parcel size
10,000 m2
.3 Minimum parcel width
30 m
.4 Minimum setback of buildings and structures from:
(a) front parcel line
(b) interior side parcel line
(c) exterior side parcel line
(d) rear parcel line
8 m
8 m
8 m
6 m
.5 Maximum parcel coverage
20 %
21.3 Other Regulations
.1 A maximum of one restaurant is permitted per parcel in the OR zone.
.2 A maximum of one convenience store is permitted per parcel in the OR zone.
.3 All shooting ranges are subject to the provisions of the Firearms Act, and all conditions, orders
and regulations thereto.
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SCHEDULE B
OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS
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1.0
Application
.1
Space for the off-street parking and loading of motor vehicles in respect of a use permitted
under this Bylaw must be provided and maintained in accordance with the regulations of
this schedule.
2.0
Exemptions
.1
The regulations contained in this section do not apply to buildings, structures and uses
existing as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw provided that off-street parking and loading
spaces existing at the time of adoption of this Bylaw shall be maintained in accordance
with this section for any addition to an existing building and structure or change or addition
to the existing use after adoption of this Bylaw.
3.0
Location of Parking Spaces
.1
With the exception of the C1 zone, required parking and loading spaces shall be located
on the same parcel as the building they serve.
.2
In the C1 zone, required parking spaces shall be located either:
(a)
on the same parcel as the building they serve; or
(b)
on another parcel within 150.0m from the building site, provided that such parking
is a permitted use of the parking parcel, a restrictive covenant is registered against
the title of the parking parcel to ensure that the parking area is used only for parking
spaces for the building requiring the parking, and an easement is registered
against the title of the parking parcel in favour of the owner of the parcel on which
the building requiring the parking is located.
4.0
Pay in Lieu of Parking
.1
Where a property is developed within 200 m of a public off-street automobile parking area
owned and operated by the District, a partial or total reduction of on-site parking
requirements is permitted if the owner pays $8,000 per parking space, which the District
will place in its Parking Facilities Reserve Fund to be used for parking and public
transportation facilities.
5.0
Shared Parking
.1
The use of shared parking spaces may occur where two or more uses on the same or
separate parcels are able to share parking spaces because their parking demands occur
at different times of day. Shared use of required non-residential parking spaces shall be
permitted if the following documentation is submitted in writing to the District as part of a
business license or building permit, or development permit application, and an easement
is registered against the title of the land on which the parking spaces are located, in favour
of the owners of the parcel on which the buildings requiring the parking is located:
(a)
The names and addresses of the uses and of the owners or tenants that are
sharing the parking.
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(b)
The location, number and type of parking spaces that are being shared.
(c)
An analysis prepared by a qualified professional engineer showing that the peak
parking times of the uses occur at different times of day and that the parking area
or spaces will be sufficient for the anticipated demands of both uses.
6.0
Parking or Storage of Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers,
Boats or Equipment in Residential Areas
.1
No person shall park or store a commercial vehicle, a truck, a dismantled or wrecked
automobile, truck or vehicle, a boat, a trailer or construction equipment outside of a building
in any R-zone or the RU1 zone, except:
(a)
one operating and licensed truck or commercial vehicle not exceeding 4,000 kg
gross vehicle weight;
(b)
trucks, commercial vehicles or equipment temporarily required for the ongoing
construction, repair and servicing or maintenance of the premises;
(c)
any dismantled or wrecked vehicle for a period of not more than 15 successive
days;
(d)
one boat or vessel not exceeding a centreline length of 11 m; and
(e)
one recreational vehicle not exceeding a body length of 14 m.
7.0
Standards
.1
All parking spaces must have a:
(a)
clear length of not less than 6 m;
(b)
clear width of not less than 2.5 m; and
(c)
clear height of not less than 2.2 m.
.2
Notwithstanding section 1.5.1, 20% of the total required parking may be used to
accommodate small car parking. Where small car areas have been provided, a sign must
be posted indicating small car parking only. Each small car parking stall must have a:
(a)
clear length of 5 m;
(b)
clear width of 2.3 m; and
(c)
clear height of not less than 2.2 m.
.3
Ingress and egress to and from all parking spaces must be by means of unobstructed
manoeuvring aisles. The manoeuvring aisles must be not less than 6 m for right angle
parking and may be reduced to 4.5 m for angle parking up to forty-five degrees to the
manoeuvring aisle.
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.4
Where more than 10 parking spaces are provided, they must be so designed that vehicles
are not required to back out or drive directly onto a highway.
.5
Every off-street parking area must:
(a)
be graded to provide an even surface;
(b)
be drained so that no surface water:
.i
accumulates thereon;
.ii
runs off onto any sidewalk; or
.iii
runs off onto any highway if the area is not paved.
(c)
be surfaced with gravel or crushed rock, treated to suppress dust, and kept free of
weeds;
(d)
have access to and from highways other than limited access to highways in
accordance with District regulations and have constructed sidewalk crossovers.
.6
All required off-street parking and loading areas in an R-zone, C-zone, P-zone or RU1-
zone (to a maximum length of 12 meters beginning from the road surface within the
municipal road right of way), must:
(a)
Be surfaced with a permanent surface of asphalt, concrete or similar pavement, or
other hard surface such as interlocking paving stones, so as to provide a surface
that is durable and dust-free and must be graded and drained so as to properly
dispose of all surface water; and
(b)
Have fences or curbs to prevent the crossing of sidewalks and boulevards except
at authorized entrances and exits.
.7
Where a parking lot abuts a highway or a sidewalk adjacent to a highway, curbs must be
placed at the end of each parking stall at a distance of not less than 0.75 m from the
sidewalk or highway so as to prevent vehicles from encroaching into pedestrian areas.
.8
Lighting in parking facilities (covered or open) having twenty (20) or more spaces will
conform to the standards in Table B-1.
TABLE B-1: LIGHTING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Lux (minimum
on pavement)
Foot candles (minimum on pavement)
Uniformity Ration
(average minimum)
6
0.6
4.1
.9
Lighting design of parking facilities of twenty (20) or more spaces must be certified by an
engineer to meet the standards set out in Table B-1. Lighting standards of access road
should match the adjacent highway lighting.
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | B-5
.10
All required off-street parking shall be used for the purpose of accommodating vehicles of
clients, customers, employees, members, residents or tenants who use the principal facility
and such parking must not be used for off-street loading, driveways, access or egress,
commercial repair work, display sales or storage yards.
.11
Where more than 20 parking stalls are required, every off-street parking lot or parkade
must provide 1% of the required stalls, with a minimum of 1 stall, for the use of physically
challenged persons. Each stall must be:
(a)
at least 4 m in width and at least 7.5 m in length;
(b)
located as close as possible to a main accessible building entrance; and
(c)
clearly identified for the exclusive use of physically challenged persons.
.12
Where a dwelling unit or units are located in a non-residential zone in conjunction with non-
residential use, one on-site parking space must be provided for each unit, located in such
a way as not to impair the use of secondary access to the premises.
8.0
Number of Parking Spaces
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces permitted for a class of building is calculated
according to Table B-2.
TABLE B-2: MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Automobile sales and services
1 per 70 m2 sales floor plus 1 per service bay plus 1 per 2
employees
Animal hospitals
1 per 2 employees plus 3 per veterinarian
Auction houses
1 per 10 m2 of auction floor
Bed and breakfast
1 space per bedroom available for rent, in addition to the parking
required for the single detached dwelling
Bowling alley
2 per bowling lane
Boat and recreation vehicles
sales and service
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 100 m² display area (covered and
outside)
Building supply
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 100 m² display area (covered and
outside)
Campground/overnight
1 per space
Place of worship
1 per 10 seats
Clubhouses, lodges
1 per 6 seats
College
1 per employee plus 1 per 5 students
Convenience store
1 per 20 m² of floor area of retail portion of building, or a total of 4,
whichever is greater
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | B-6
Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Contractor's workshop and
yards
1 per 2 employees
Cultural facility (art gallery,
museums, etc.)
1 per 50 m² of floor area
Financial institution
1 per 30 m² of floor area
Funeral parlour
1 per 6 seats in chapel
Service station
1 per 2 employees plus 2 per service bay
Golf course
50 stalls per 9 holes
Golf driving range
1 per tee plus 1 per 2 employees
Health services facility
4 stalls per doctor or dentist
Hospital
1 per 4 beds
Hotel
1 per unit, plus 1 per 6 seats in bar, cafe, etc.
Ice cream stand
3 per employee
Laboratory
1 per 2 employees
Dry cleaner
1 per 2 employees
Laundromats
1 per 3 washing machines
Machinery sales
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 100 m² of sales floor
Manufacturer, industrial
1 per 2 employees
Marina
1 per 2 boat spaces plus 1 per 2 employees
Motel
1 per unit plus 1 per 6 seats in a cafe, etc.
Nurseries, greenhouses
1 per 15 m² of floor area retail sales building
Offices, other
1 per 6 m² of floor area
Police office
1 per 2 employees
Pool, swimming
1 per 12 m² of water surface
Post office
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per 300 boxes
Bus depot
1 per 20 m² of waiting room plus 1 per 2 employees
Recreation centre
1 per 10 m² of ice area plus 1 per 12 m² of pool surface plus 1 per
40 m² for other sports
Residential, single-detached
and duplex
2 per dwelling
Community care facility
1 per 6 dwelling units
Residential, other than single-
detached dwelling and duplex
1.5 per dwelling unit
Restaurant
1 per 5 seats
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | B-7
Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
School
1 per employee
Retail store, supermarket,
liquor, other retail, personal
services except convenience
store
1 per 40 m² of retail floor area
Theatre (not drive-in)
1 per 10 seats
Tourist attraction
1 per 6 person capacity
Taxi stand
1 per taxi plus 1 per office employee
Tire shops, sales and service
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per bay
T.V. / radio station
1 per 2 employees
Vegetable/produce stand
3 per employee
Warehouse
1 per 2 employees
9.0
Off-Street Loading
.1
In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street loading facilities will be the
sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
.2
Where a building or structure contains more than one use whose business hours of
operation do not overlap, the total requirements for off-street loading facilities shall be the
greatest number required for any of the individual uses.
.3
On every parcel used as a retail store, business, industry, warehouse or other similar use,
the minimum number of spaces will be as outlined in Table B-3.
.4
On every parcel used as an office building, place of public assembly, hospital, hotel,
clubhouse or lodge, auditorium, public utility, school or other similar use, the minimum
number of spaces will be as outlined below in Table B-4.
TABLE B-3: MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
Total Floor Area of Building(s)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
Less than 500 m²
1
500 m²- 2,000 m²
2
2,000 m²- 5,000 m²
3
Each additional 5,000 m² or each fraction
thereof in excess of 2,000 m²
1 additional
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | B-8
TABLE B-4: MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES
Total Floor Area of Building(s)
Minimum Off-Street Loading Spaces Required
Less than 3,000 m²
1
3,000 m²- 6,000 m²
2
2,000 m²- 5,000 m²
3
Each additional 6,000 m² or each
fraction thereof in excess of 3,000 m²
1 additional
.5
Off-street loading spaces and facilities must be located on the same parcel as the use
served, but not within the front yard nor closer than 15 m to the nearest point of intersection
of the centre lines of any two road allowances.
.6
The location and size of all points of ingress and egress to a loading area is subject to the
access regulations of the District.
.7
All off-street loading and unloading spaces must be of adequate size, and with adequate
access thereto, to accommodate the types of vehicles which will be loading and unloading,
but as a minimum will be sufficient to accommodate a vehicle:
(a)
7.5 m in length;
(b)
3 m in width; and
(c)
4 m in height.
.8
All loading areas must be provided with adequate curbs in order to retain all vehicles within
such permitted loading areas, and to ensure that required fences, walls, hedges or
landscaped areas, as well as any buildings, will be protected from parked vehicles.
.9
Each loading space must be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or similar pavement so as to
provide a durable dust-free surface, and must be so graded and drained so as to properly
dispose of all surface water.
.10
Any lighting used to illuminate any loading area must be so arranged that all direct rays of
light are reflected upon the loading area and not on any adjoining premises or highway.
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | C-1
SCHEDULE C
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
District of Hudson's Hope Zoning Bylaw 949, 2024 | C-2
1.0
Building/Site Non-Compliance Offences
Offense
Penalty
(per offense per day)
Siting Infringement
$ 100.00
Height Infringement
$ 100.00
Obstructing corner vision
$ 100.00
Over height fence
$ 100.00
Accessory building infringement
$ 100.00
Insufficient parking
$ 100.00
Parking not surfaced as required
$ 100.00
Failure to provide landscaping
$ 100.00
Yard or setback infringement
$ 100.00
Unlawful external storage of products/materials/containers
$ 100.00
2.0
Land Use Non-Compliance Offences
Offense
Penalty
(per offense per day)
Failure to licence home occupation
$ 100.00
Exceed minimum home occupation area
$ 100.00
Retail of prohibited goods
$ 100.00
Prohibited commercial vehicle
$ 100.00
Home occupation with person other than inhabitant
$ 100.00
Home occupation creating traffic congestion/parking problem
$ 100.00
Home occupation creating nuisance
$ 100.00
Home occupation involving prohibited materials
$ 100.00
Exterior indication of home occupation infringement
$ 100.00
Unlawful land use
$ 100.00
RU2
RU2
P1
OR
RU2
RU3
RU1
RU1
M2
OR
RU3
P2
RU2
RU2
RU2
M1
RU3
Williston Lake
Dinosaur Lake
Réné Lake
Moosecall Lake
Cameron Lakes
Highway 29
Canyon Drive
Beryl Prairie Road
Johnson Creek Road
Farrell Creek Road
Carter Street
Stowe Road
Wegen Road
Haagsman Street
Millar Road
Barkley Street
SCHEDULE D
Zoning Bylaw Map - District
Bylaw No. 949, 2024
Legend
Agricultural Land Reserve
Legal Boundaries
Municipal Boundary
Major Road / Highway
Zoning
C1 - Town Centre Commercial
C2 - Service Commercial
M1 - Light Industrial (Serviced)
M2 - Light Industrial (Unserviced)
P1 - Institutional
OR - Outdoor Recreation
P2 - Parks and Open Space
R1 - Low Density Residential
R1a - Low Density Residential (Ellis Crescent)
R1b - Low Density Residential (Atkinson)
R2 - Multi-unit Residential
R3 - Manufactured Home Park
RU1 - Rural Residential
RU2 - Rural Agriculture
RU3 - Rural Resource
0
2.5
5
1.25
Km
¯
BYLAW
NO.
AMENDMENTS
DATE
SOURCE:
Municipal boundary, Agricultural Land Reserve, water features and Digital Road Atlas from
Data BC. Legal Boundaries from Parcel Map BC - Integrated Cadastral Information Society.
Date of data access: May 2024
NOTE:
For clarity purposes, the zoning designation in the areas of the approximate edge of water
boundaries has been shown only up to the high water mark and may not include the full extent
of the parcel under the water.
Zoning designations extend to the centrelines of adjacent streets.
C1
C2
C1
C1
M1
M1
R1
R1
R1
C2
R2
R1
R1
R1
R1a
R2
R2
M1
C2
C2
R2
R1
R2
C2
M1
R1
R1b
M1
R2
RU1
RU1
P1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
RU1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
U2
RU2
R2
RU2
RU1
RU2
RU3
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
P1
RU1
P2
P2
P2
P2
R3
P2
RU1
RU3
P2
P2
P2
P2
RU1
R1
R1
P2
C1
C1
C1
R1
R1
P1
R2
R2
P1
C1
C1
C1
C1
C1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R1
P1
P2
P2
RU3
C2
P1
R1
R1
RU1
Wallace
Avenue
Robison Avenue
P2
Canyon Drive
Beattie Drive
Dudley Drive
Adams Street
Kyllo Street
Clarke Avenue
Ardill Avenue
Arena Road
Holland Street
D A Thomas Road
Fredette Avenue
Paquette Avenue
Ross Street
Carter Street
Kruger Street
Peck Avenue
Gaylor Avenue
Highway 29 North
Ellis Crescent
Gething Street
110th Street
Thompson Avenue
Cadenhead Street
Peace River
SCHEDULE E
Zoning Bylaw Map - Townsite
Bylaw No. 949, 2024
Legend
Agricultural Land Reserve
Legal Boundaries
Zoning
C1 - Town Centre Commercial
C2 - Service Commercial
M1 - Light Industrial (Serviced)
M2 - Light Industrial (Unserviced)
P1 - Institutional
OR - Outdoor Recreation
P2 - Parks and Open Space
R1 - Low Density Residential
R1a - Low Density Residential (Ellis Crescent)
R1b - Low Density Residential (Atkinson)
R2 - Multi-unit Residential
R3 - Manufactured Home Park
RU1 - Rural Residential
RU2 - Rural Agriculture
RU3 - Rural Resource
0
200
400
100
Metres
¯
BYLAW
NO.
AMENDMENTS
DATE
SOURCE:
Municipal boundary, Agricultural Land Reserve, water features and Digital Road Atlas from
Data BC. Legal Boundaries from Parcel Map BC - Integrated Cadastral Information Society.
Date of data access: May 2024
NOTE:
For Clarity purposes, the zoning designation in the areas of the approximate edge of water
boundaries has been shown only up to the high water mark and may not include the full extent
of the parcel under the water.
Zoning designations extend to the centrelines of adjacent streets.