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Consolidated Summary Changes:
Bylaw
No.
Amend
No./Yr.
Adopted
Short Citing
Legal Description
Zoning/Civic Address
1473
NPW
(Pending)
R-3 & P-1 to Res-1 & Res-2
(Statesman)
Remainder DL 7882, KD Except parts
included in plans 1485, 1052, 1232,
10817, NEP20703, NEP20704 and
NEP22314
1471
13-0613
June 25,
2013
Text amendment to M-1
(Lakeland, Quasar)
1460
13-0207
February
12, 2013
Water Zone (Residential) W-1,
Water Zone (Group Moorage)
W-2, Water Zone (Institutional)
W-3, Water Zone (Commercial)
W-4
(Lake Surface Zoning)
1458
NPW
(Defeated)
Res 2 to R-1
(Lakeside Pub)
Block C, DL 267, KD Plan 2139
1453
NPW
(Pulled)
Text amendment to M-1
(Hubman)
1452
NPW
(Defeated)
R-1 to R-2
(Hamstead)
Lot B, DL 375, KD Plan NEP 85083
1446
NPW
(Defeated)
Neighbourhood Commercial C-5
(Westside Park)
Lot 14 Block I Plan NEP1052 DL 1092 KD
Except Plan NEP74773 NEP74967
NEP76431
1442
NPW
(Pulled)
R-1 to M-1A
(Stettler)
Lot 30, Block 38, DL 216, KD, Plan 1143
1440
11-1106
November
8, 2011
P-1 to R-1
(Canadian Martyrs Church)
Lot 57, DL 1008, KD, Plan 9968 except
part included in Plan NEP23154
1435
11-0603
June 14,
2011
Text amendment to M-1
(Dalke)
1425
NPW
(Pulled)
Text amendment to CD-1 Zone
(Vista Del Lago)
1410
NPW
(Pending)
C-1 to P-1
(Lake View Manor)
portions of Lot 21, Block R, DL 216, KD
Plan 1013
1408
10-0906
September
14, 2010
R-1 & R-1A to R-3
(Keinitz)
Lot 1 DL 1092, KD Plan 83835 Except
Part In Plan NEP20703
1406
10-0210
February
9, 2010
R-1 to R-1A
(Shiahk)
Lot F, Block 8, DL 216 KD Plan 4268
1399
09-0805
August 25,
2009
RR-2 to R-1, R-3 & P-2
(CastleRock IV)
Lot 3, DL 7158, KD Plan NEP 74923
Except Plans NEP 75975, NEP 80168,
NEP 85798
1392
09-0130
January
27, 2009
CD-2 to RR-1 & RR-2
(Cardel - down zoning)
Parcel A (See XC1829), Block 1, DL
1092, KD Plan 1052
1376
08/237
September
9, 2008
Low Density Residential
(Secondary Suites) Zone; R-2S
(Johanson)
Lot A, DL 1008, KD Plan NEP85761
1375
08/216
August 12,
2008
P-2 to R-1
(Rocky Mountain Land Co)
DL 7882 KD, Except parts included in
Plans 1485, 1052, 1232, 10817,
NEP20703, NEP20704, NEP22314 and
NEP80507
1356
08/131
May 13,
2008
Text amendment to C-3
(Rocky Mountain Land Co)
-Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP74773
except Plans NEP74967 and NEP76431
-Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP74773
except Plans NEP74967 and NEP76431
1343
NPW
(Pending)
R-1 to R-1A
(Gadsby)
That portion of Parcel B (see XB19909),
Block 8, DL 216, KD Plan 4268 lying from
11 metres north of the south-westernmost
corner to 16 metres north of the southern-
most corner of the subject property
1328
Housekeeping - no file
1325
07/127
April 24,
2007
Neighbourhood Commercial: C-4
(CastleRock)
Lot 59, DL 7158, KD Plan NEP80168
1313
07/239
June 26,
2007
RR-2 to R-1 & P-2
(CastleRock III)
Lot 3, DL 7158, KD Plan NEP 74923
Except parts included in Plans 8796 and
9579
1310
NPW
(Pulled)
R-4 to CT-1
(Cardel)
Lot 1, DL 216, KD Plan 12270 and Lot A,
Dl 216, KD Plan 15179
1309
07/356
November
27, 2007
Comprehensive Development
Zone 2: Cardel CD-2
(Cardel)
Parcel A (See XC1829), Block I, DL 1092,
KD Plan 1052
1307
08/05
January 8,
2008
RR-1 & RR-2 to R-1 & R-1A
(Kienitz)
Lot 1, DL 1092, KD Plan 8385, except part
included in Plan NEP20703
1304
07/13
January 9,
2007
R-1 to R-1A
(Wojnar)
Parcel D (see XE5333), Block 8, DL 216,
KD Plan 4268
1303
CastleRock - no file
1302
Cardel - no file
1301
06/241
September
26, 2006
R-1 to R-2
(Edgar)
Lot 52, DL 1008, KD Plan 9968
1299
07/14
January 9,
2007
Cluster Development (Medium
Density) Zone:R-3A
(Statesman)
DL 7882, KD Except parts included in
plans 1485, 1052, 1232, 10817,
NEP20703, NEP20704 and NEP22314
1278
06/70
April 25.
2006
R-2 to P-1
(Lake Windermere Alliance
Church)
Lot B, DL 375, KD Plan 12524
1276
06/67
April 25,
2006
R-2 to R-1A
(Bridgewater)
The most westerly 11.58 meters of Lot 2,
DL 1092, KD Plan NEP19193
1274
06/153
June 13,
2006
Comprehensive Development
Zone 1:Waterside CD-1
(Octagen waterside)
-Block 1, Plan 2133, DL 216, KD, Except
parts included in Plan 4188, 9866, 10795,
and 12171
-Lot 2, DL 216, KD Plan 11536
-That Part of DL 216, KD Included in
Sketch Plan 3252I
-Lot 1, Dl 216, KD Plan 4379 Except Part
Included in Plan NEP20624
-Lot A, DL 216, KD Plan NEP 20624
-Lot 22, except plan 8168, Block B, DL
216, KD Plan 1013
-Lot 1, DL 216, KD Plan 17228
-Lot B, DL 216, KD Plan 11813
-Lot A-B-C DL 216, KD Plan 12930
1265
06/07
January
10, 2006
Text amendment to C-1
(Off-street parking fee)
1264
NPW
(Pulled)
R-3 to C-3
(Rocky Mtn Land)
Lot 2, DL 1092, KD Plan NEP 74773
except plans NEP 74967 and NEP 76431
1248
05/389
November
22, 2005
R-1 to R-1A; R-1 to R-2; RR-1 to
R-1A; RR-1 to R-1 (respectively)
(Quiniscoe)
Lot 1, DL 7882, KD Plan 17855; Lot A, DL
7882, KD Plan 9746; East portion of Lot 9,
Block E, DL 7882, KD Plan 1052; West
portion of Lot 9, Block E, DL 7882, KD
Plan 1052
1244
05/200
June 14,
2005
R-2 to RM-2
(Hayward)
Lot 1, Block Q, DL 216, KD Plan 1013
1230
05/155
May 10,
2005
R-1 to R-1A
(Page)
Lot 4, DL 1092 KD Plan NEP 2622
1226
05/91
April 12,
2005
R-2 to RM-2
(Raley)
Lot 2, Block Q, DL 216, K.D. Plan 1013 &
part of lot 3, Block Q, DL 216 K.D. Plan
1013 lying south of a line parallel to and
72.5 feet distant from the southerly
boundary thereof
1218
05/09
January
11, 2005
RR-2 to R-1, R-3, P-2 and C-3
(CastleRock II)
Lot 3, DL 7158, Plan NEP 74923
1215
04/308
October
26, 2004
Text amendment to C-1
(Quiniscoe)
1213
04/273
September
14, 2004
Resort Accommodation and
Recreation Zone: Res-2A
(Mulock Street and 3rd Avenue)
Lot 2, DL 267, KD Plan NEP59072, Lot 3,
DL 267, KD Plan NEP59072, and Lot 4,
DL 267, KD Plan NEP59072
1211
04/218
July 13,
2004
R-1 to C-2 and text amendment
to C-2
(Digits)
Lot A (SEE T25625), Block 11, DL 267,
KD Plan 740 (380 Laurier St)
1190
SP03/25
October
15, 2003
A-1 to P-2 & A-1 to R-1, P-2, R-3
and RR-2
(CastleRock)
That portion of DL 4616 lying west of Plan
11130 and except Plan 3019 & DL 7158,
KD, Excepting Plans 8796 and 9578
1188
03/316
September
16, 2003
R-1 to C-2
(Silver Cloud Ent)
Parcel B (See XC11664) Block 7 DL 267
K.D. Plan 740
1187
03/335
September
30, 2003
Text amendment to R-3
(Westside Park)
1176
03/206
June 10,
2003
Detached Townhouse Zone -
RM-2
(Emerald New Homes)
Lot 4, Block Q, DL 216, KD, Plan 1013
1164
NPW
(Pulled)
Independent Senior's (high
density) Housing Zone: IH-1
(Pacesetter)
Lot 12 & 13, Block A, DL 375, KD, Plan
1052
1156
NPW
(Defeated)
Text amendments to C-1
(Palmer)
Lots 8-9, Block 12, DL 267, KD Plan 740
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
CONSOLIDATED ZONING BYLAW NO. 1145
A bylaw governing the use of land and the shape, dimensions and
areas of parcels of land which may be created by subdivision.
WHEREAS the Local Government Act authorizes Council to exercise its powers under Divisions (3) to (7)
of Part 29 of the said Act by the adoption of a single bylaw;
A bylaw to regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land including the
surface of water within the District of Invermere, and for that purpose to divide Invermere into zones
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act.
WHEREAS in making these regulations, the Council has due regard for the following considerations;
(a)
the promotion of health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the public;
(b)
the prevention of the overcrowding of land, and the preservation of the amenities peculiar to any
zone;
(c)
the securing of adequate light, air and access;
(d)
the value of the land and the nature of its present and prospective use and occupancy;
(e)
the character of each zone, the character of the building already erected, and the peculiar
suitability of the zone for particular uses;
(f)
the conservation of property values; and
(g)
the adherence to the Official Community Plan.
AND WHEREAS it is recognized that land designated as "Agricultural Land Reserve" pursuant to the
Land Commission Act is subject to:
(a)
that Act and regulations made thereunder; and
(b)
relevant orders of the Provincial Land Commission.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Invermere, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
Section 1: General Administration
1.1 Title
1.1.1
This bylaw shall be referred to as the "District of Invermere Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002".
1.2 Purpose
1.2.1
This Bylaw is to provide regulations within the District of Invermere governing:
a) the use of land, buildings and structures;
b) the density of the use of land, buildings and structures;
c) the siting , size and dimensions of buildings and structures;
d) the provision of landscaping, screening and parking; and
e) the area, shape and dimensions of all parcels of land that may be created by subdivision.
1.2.2
This bylaw applies to all of the area with the District of Invermere except where otherwise
specifically stated.
1.3 Application
1.3.1
This Bylaw shall take effect upon the date of its adoption.
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1.3.2
No land, building, structure or sign within the District of Invermere shall be developed, used,
constructed, erected, modifies, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, altered, placed or maintained
except in conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw and the District's Official Community Plan.
1.4 Enforcement
1.4.1
The Director of Development Services, the District Building Inspector, the District Bylaw
Enforcement Officer, or any other employee appointed by Council is authorized to enter, at
reasonable times, upon any property subject to the provisions of this Bylaw to ascertain whether
the Bylaw requirements are being met and the Bylaw regulations are being observed.
1.4.2
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent or obstruct or seek to prevent or obstruct an
authorized official from carrying out any official duty under this Bylaw
1.5 Prohibitions and Penalties
1.5.1
Any person who:
a)
violates Bylaw provisions;
b)
causes or permits any act in contravention or violation of a Bylaw provision;
c)
neglects or omits Bylaw requirements;
d)
carries out, causes or permits to be carried out any subdivision in a manner prohibited by
or contrary to Bylaw provisions ; or
e)
constructs, makes alteration to or alters a building, structure or sign which is not
permitted by this Bylaw
shall be guilty upon summary conviction of an offence against this Bylaw and shall be liable to a
maximum fine of $2,000.00.
1.5.2
Each day that a violation of this Bylaw continues shall constitute a separate offence.
1.5.3
Fines for an offence against this Bylaw may also be set out in the District of Invermere Municipal
Ticketing Bylaw.
1.5.4
Uses not listed in respect of a particular zone or not exempted by sub-section 3.3 of this Bylaw
are prohibited
1.6 Severability
1.6.1
If one or more provisions of this Bylaw are, for any reason, declared to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalid provision shall be severed and all remaining provisions remain
in full force and effect.
1.7 Headings
1.7.1
For the purpose of this Bylaw, all headings and other reference form part of this Bylaw and shall
not be construed as being inserted for convenience and reference purposes unless otherwise
specified in the Bylaw.
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Section 2: Definitions
2.1
All words, phrases or terms in this Bylaw shall have their normal or common meaning unless
specifically defined by the Local Government Act or by the definitions set forth in this sections as
follows.
A
Access Route means those portions of the common property in bare land strata intended to
provide vehicular access to the strata lots in the bare land strata plan.
Accessory Building means:
(a)
a detached building the use or intended use of which is accessory to that of the principal
building situated on the same parcel; or
(b)
a building which is accessory to a principal use being made of the parcel upon which
such building is (to be) located.
Accessory To means customarily incidental and subordinate to the permitted use of land,
buildings or structures.
Accessory Use means:
(a)
a use which is accessory to the principal building or to the use of the principal building on
the same parcel; or
(b)
a use which is accessory to the principal use made of the parcel upon which such
accessory use is carried on.
Aid to navigation means a buoy, beacon, lighthouse, landmark, radio aid to marine navigation or
any other structure or device installed, built or maintained in or on water or on land for the
purpose of assisting with navigation.
Agricultural Land Reserve means a reserve of land established under the Land Commission
Act.
Agricultural Use means the use of a parcel for the growing, rearing, producing or harvesting of
agricultural or food products, including: apiculture, horticulture, silviculture, dairying, rearing of
livestock, fowl, and fur-bearing animals, fish farming, intensive agriculture, preliminary grading
and processing for shipment of those products which are grown or raised on the parcel or farm
and sale of produce grown on the parcel or farm.
Agriculture, Intensive means the commercial use of land, buildings and structures for the
confinement, feeding and raising of poultry, livestock or fur-bearing animals, including mink,
swine, and the growing of mushrooms.
Amenity space means an outdoor and/or indoor space situated within the development site that
will be used by the building tenants or residents for cultural, social or recreational activities. This
does not include private balconies.
Amusement Park means a commercial operation including any carnival, circus, water slide,
miniature golf course, playground, mechanical amusement device, or other similar amusement
enterprises which are open to the public for admission to which a fee is charged but shall not
include movie theatres, zoos or theatres for the performing arts.
Amending
Bylaw No.
1460, 2012
February
12
th, 2013
District of Invermere
Zoning Bylaw No. 1145
November. 2002
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Animal Unit means any of the following groups:
1 beef or dairy cow plus calf or one bull
1 horse (stallion, gelding, or mare and foal) donkey, mule, or hinny
4 sheep plus lambs
4 goats plus kids
40 rabbits
125 chickens, turkeys, geese or ducks
1 swine plus progeny to weaning
Apartment means a type of multiple family building containing five or more dwelling units which
have shared exit facilities above the first or main storey and shall not mean or include dwelling
units over commercial premises.
Assembly Use means a use providing for the assembly of persons for religious, charitable,
philanthropic, cultural, recreational or educational purposes and includes churches, auditoriums,
youth centres, social halls, community halls, and conference and convention facilities.
Assisted Living Facility means residences for the elderly or disabled that provide
sleeping units, meals, and varying degrees of personal care and services. Personal care
and services may include provision of transportation, organized social and recreational
activities and the use of support and professional nursing staff depending on the level(s)
of service being provided. This level of service may include: medication monitoring
consisting of staff stores, dispensing, documenting and ordering medicine for residents;
extended assisted living services consisting of staff providing services related to personal
hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry and escorting of residents to meetings and
meals; or assisted living services plus consisting of staff providing evening and night
monitoring and assistance. The residential sleeping units shall be in the building form
of apartment units, but with communal dining facilities rather than individual kitchens.
Awning means a roof like covering of canvas or similar fabric material, which may or may not be
retractable, projecting from and being entirely supported from the exterior wall of a building.
B
Balcony means an outdoor seating platform, projecting from the face of a wall, cantilevered or
supported by columns or brackets and usually surrounded by a railing.
Basement means a storey or storeys of a building located below the first storey.
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Bed and Breakfast means a home based business carried on in a single family dwelling or an
accessory building which provides not more than four rooms for the accommodation for sleeping
purposes only of transient paying guests.
Billboard means an exterior structure displaying material of a general advertising nature, pasted
or otherwise affixed flat to the face of such structure which exceeds 8.9 m2 (96 ft2).
Boathouse means a single storey accessory building or structure, which is used, for storage of
boats, tools, and equipment accessory to the residential or commercial use located on the same
parcel of land. A boathouse does not contain cooking or sleeping facilities.
Boat lift means an uncovered structure which facilitates the removal of a boat from the water and
which can allow for a boat to be stored above the surface of the water.
Buffer Strip means a landscaped area intended to visibly separate and screen one use from
another or to maintain and enhance the natural drainage and wildlife movements.
Building means an exterior structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
Bylaw Enforcement Officer means the Bylaw Enforcement Officer of the District of Invermere.
C
Campground means an area of land designated and intended for the temporary placement of
recreational vehicles and tents to accommodate the travelling public. A campground does not
include cottages.
Campground Space means an area in a campground used or intended to be used leased or
rented for occupancy by transient occupants of the campground.
Canopy means a permanent roof-like structure that extends outwards from a wall or building.
Care and Assistance means necessary health care and assistance required by a relative as
certified in writing by a physician.
Child Care Facility, Minor means a facility for the care of children that is licensed under the
Community Care Facility Act, and is limited to the care of 8 or fewer children at any one time.
Child Care Facility, Major means a facility for the care of children that is licensed under the
Community Care Facility Act, and provides care for more that 8 children.
Club or Lodge means a building or establishment used by a fraternal or service organisation for
meetings or social or recreational purposes, including incidental catering to the general public.
Cluster Residential Development means a residential complex of three or more detached
buildings consisting of single family dwellings, two family dwellings, townhouses, row houses or a
combination of them, grouped on a lot on a planned basis with common open spaces not less
than 10 per cent of the total lot area
Commercial School means a school conducted for the purpose of gain and profit providing
training, instruction or certification in a specific trade or skill.
Common Wall means a vertical or horizontal structure separating two dwelling units, and is
common to and forms part of the structure of dwelling units.
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Bylaw No.
1460, 2012
February
12
th, 2013
District of Invermere
Zoning Bylaw No. 1145
November. 2002
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D
Density means the numerical value calculated by dividing the total number of dwellings
constructed or to be constructed on a parcel.
Dock means a platform, either floating or fixed, below the natural boundary of the water body,
which is designed to accommodate non-commercial parking and temporary water storage of
watercraft and pedestrian access to and from boats or personal watercraft.
Dwelling means a building designed or used as dwelling unit or units for one or more families.
Dwelling, Multiple Family means a dwelling containing three (3) or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single Family means a dwelling containing one (1) dwelling unit.
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Bylaw No.
1460, 2012
February
12
th, 2013
District of Invermere
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November. 2002
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Dwelling, Two Family means one building containing two (2) dwelling units that: (a) share a
common roof and foundation; (b) that are separated by a common wall; and (c) where no
horizontal dimension of either dwelling unit, excluding a common wall or an addition, is less than
5.5 m (18 ft).
Dwelling Unit means a building or portion thereof containing one or more habitable rooms used
or intended to be used for living and sleeping purposes and containing sleeping, sanitary facilities
and not more than one (1) set of cooking facilities.
E
Eating and Drinking Establishment means a facility where food and/or beverages are offered
to the public for consumption within the premises or off site.
Equestrian Center means a facility or group of facilities intended for the accommodation,
showing and competitive use of horses and may include a stable, gymkhana course, race track,
and other related facilities.
F
Family means an individual, or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, foster
parenthood or other, or no more than five (5) unrelated persons sharing one dwelling unit.
Farm Animals, Keeping of means the keeping or rearing of poultry and livestock, other than
swine or mink, including the regular sheltering or feeding or both of the animals. The number of
animal units of livestock shall not exceed one (1) animal unit per hectare in total and the number
of animal units of poultry shall not exceed one-half (1/2) the animal unit per hectare in total. In all
cases, the total number of livestock or poultry permitted shall be rounded down to the nearest
whole number.
Farm Animals, Keeping of Small means the keeping or rearing of small farm animals excluding
geese and turkeys, including the regular sheltering or feeding or both of the animals. The number
of rabbits shall not exceed one (1) animal unit and the cumulative number of chickens, ducks and
similar fowl exclusive of geese and turkeys shall not exceed fifteen (15) animals.
Farm Animals, Small means bees, rabbits, ducks and similar fowl, exclusive of geese and
turkeys.
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Fence means a man-made structure intended to prevent intrusion onto a parcel or to separate a
parcel from adjacent parcels or part of a parcel from an adjacent part of a parcel and includes a
wall or trellis.
Finished Grade means the finished ground level at the perimeter of the building or structure.
First Storey means the uppermost storey having its floor level no more than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) above
natural grades.
Floor Area, Gross means the sum of the total horizontal area of all floors of a building, excluding
basement floor areas used exclusively for storage, heating or laundry facilities, any portion used
for parking, swimming pools, open sundecks, balconies and any portion of a penthouse
containing elevators or ventilating equipment.
Floor Area, Net means the total rentable floor area of all floors of a building measured from the
glassline or the interior wall dimensions, excluding stairways, elevators, mechanical rooms or
floors, vertical service shafts, malls and nonrentable common corridors, lobbies, washrooms,
internal garbage storage, and internal vehicular areas.
Floor Area Ratio means the figure obtained when the gross floor area of all buildings on a parcel
is divided by the area of the parcel.
Frontage means that portion of the boundary of a parcel, which is in common with the boundary
of a highway other than a lane or a walkway.
G
Garden Apartments means a single or two storey residential building consisting of five or more
attached dwelling units which have individual entrances to each dwelling unit.
Gross Density means the number of dwelling units per hectare of land, including roads, parking,
services, parks, recreation facilities, school sites, and local commercial uses.
Gross Hectare means a hectare of land including areas given over to development of private
streets, lanes and open spaces.
Group Day Care means a facility for the temporary care of children licensed as a group day care
under the Community Care Facility Act, and may include a child care facility, nursery school or
kindergarten.
Group Home means a dwelling for the accommodation of three (3) to ten (10) persons, exclusive
of staff, who by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status
require a group living arrangement for their well-being, and:
(a) such facility is supervised and the members of the group are referred by a
hospital or government agency; and
(b) such facility is licensed or approved under Provincial statute and does not include
any use otherwise classified or defined in this Bylaw.
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Group moorage facility means one or more docks providing communal moorage and/or day use
docking facilities operated by a community association, strata council or shared interest
development.
Groyne means a protective structure that is used to stop sediment from shifting along the
shoreline. Groynes are generally constructed perpendicular to the shoreline.
H
Habitable Room means a room designed for living or sleeping, but does not include a bathroom,
kitchen, storage room, laundry room, utility room or closet.
Height means the vertical distance from the finished grade of the building or structure to the mid-
point between the roof eaves and the ridge of the primary roof structure. Height is shown on the
diagram below.
Heritage
Site
means
land of historic, archaeological, or architectural significance to the Province or local community.
Highway includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and any other way open to public use but
does not include a private right-of-way on private property, walkways, or common parcel
accesses as defined by the Condominium Act.
Home Based Business means an occupation, service, profession or craft which is clearly
incidental to the use of a dwelling unit for residential purposes or to the residential use of a parcel
occupied by a dwelling, and may include bed and breakfast use and a child care facility.
Horticulture means the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables and, for the purpose of this Bylaw,
forages and grains nurseries and greenhouses but does not include commercial mushroom
growing.
Hostel means a facility with sleeping accommodations for tourists and visitors and which may
contain communal cooking facilities available for use by the patrons. All sleeping
accommodations for tourists and visitors must be contained within a structure.
Hotel means a building or part wherein accommodation is provided for transient lodgers.
Entrance and exit ways are shared and the building may include public areas such as a lobby,
restaurant, meeting, entertainment and recreation facilities.
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Kennel means any building, structure, compound, group of pens or cages or property where four
or more dogs or cats are or are intended to be trained, cared for, bred, boarded, or kept for any
purpose. A dog or cat means a member of the canine or feline species, which are two or more
months in age.
L
Land includes the surface of water.
Landscaping means the planting of lawns, shrubs, and trees, and the addition of fencing, walks,
drives, or other structures or materials as used in landscaping architecture;
Lane means a highway not less than 3.0 m (9.8 ft) nor more than 10.0 m (32.8 ft) in width, which
provides secondary access to any abutting parcel.
Launch ramp means an inclined, hardened surface designed and constructed for launching and
retrieving of trailered boats other watercraft to and from a water body.
Lock-off Unit means a sleeping unit in a multiple family dwelling with a common access and a
shared foyer. Lock-off units may include a separate entrance from the main hallway and may
include cooking facilities.
Lodge see "Club".
Lot see "Parcel".
M
Marina means the buildings, structures, and one or more docks used for the moorage of boats or
watercraft and may include launch ramps, water sport instructional services, rental of boats and
accessories, storage of boats, sales of marine petroleum products, and accessory retail sales.
Mobile Home means any structure, 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 on its own chassis, and which contains a dwelling unit.
Mobile Home Area means that part of a mobile home park used primarily for installed mobile
homes, including permissible additions and which is not used for buffer area, roadways, owner's
residential plot, the procuring and treatment of water, collective sewage treatment, effluent
disposal from a collective sewage treatment plant, garbage disposal, or accessory buildings or
structures.
Mobile Home Park means land used or occupied by any person for the purpose of providing
space for the accommodation of two (2) or more mobile homes and for imposing a charge or
rental for the use of such spaces, except where two (2) or more mobile homes are permitted on a
parcel in a zone other than a zone which permits mobile home parks.
Mobile Home Space means an area of land for the installation of one mobile home with
permissible additions and situated within a mobile home area.
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Moorage means the tying, fastening or securing of a boat or watercraft to a buoy or dock.
Mooring buoy means a private buoy under the Private Buoy Regulation of the Canada Shipping
Act that is used to secure watercraft in a fixed location.
Motel means a building or group of buildings divided into six or more self contained sleeping units
or cabins or combination of units for the use of transient paying guests. Each unit must have its
own toilet, wash basin and bath or shower.
N
Natural boundary means the visible high water mark where the presence and action of water are
so common and usual and continued in all ordinary years as to mark upon the soil of the bed of a
lake, river or stream or other body of water a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, in
respect to vegetation as well as in respect to the nature of the soil itself.
O
Off-Street Loading Space means an area of land other than a highway used to provide access
to a loading door, platform or bay for the purpose of loading and unloading of vehicles.
Off-Street Parking Space means an area of land other than a highway used for the temporary
storage of vehicles.
Outdoor Storage means an area outside an enclosed building where material and equipment
used by or associated with the principal use of the same or an adjoining parcel are kept.
Overnight moorage means the tying, fastening or securing of watercraft to a mooring buoy or
dock during the dark period between one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
P
Panhandle Parcel means any parcel, the building area of which is serviced and gains frontage
through the use of a strip of land not less than 6.0 metres (19.8 ft.) in width, which is part of the
parcel and is referred to as an access strip.
Parcel means any lot, block or other area in which land is held or into which it is subdivided, but
does not include a highway.
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Parcel Coverage means the total horizontal area within the outermost walls of buildings and
structures on a parcel including all attached porches, carports, decks or verandas but excluding
open and enclosed terraces at grade, swimming pools, steps, cornices, eaves and similar
projections, expressed as a percentage of parcel area.
Parcel Line means a legal boundary of a parcel as shown or described on the records of the
Land Title Office.
Parcel Line, Front means the parcel line common to a parcel and an abutting highway or access
route other than a lane. Where there is more than one such line the shortest such line shall be
considered the front parcel line, or where the front and rear parcel lines both adjoin a highway or
access route, the front parcel line shall be that to which the majority of adjacent buildings face.
The front parcel line of a panhandle parcel shall be the parcel line closest to the highway or
access route from which access is obtained, but excludes the access strip.
Parcel Line, Rear means the parcel line or parcel lines opposite to and most distant from the
front parcel line; or where the rear portion of the parcel is bounded by intersecting side parcel
lines, it shall be the point of such intersection.
Parcel Line, Exterior Side means the parcel line or parcel lines other than the front or rear
parcel line common to a highway.
Parcel Line, Interior Side means the parcel line or parcel lines other than the front or rear parcel
line common to another parcel or parcels.
Parcel Line, Side means the parcel line or parcel lines other than the front or rear parcel line
common to another parcel or parcels or to a highway.
Park means open space set aside for recreational purposes or maintained for the use and
enjoyment of the public and includes Federal, Provincial, Regional and local parks ecological,
archaeological and historic sites. A park may include land owned or leased by a club, society, or
organised group for recreational use by its members, but does not include a commercial
amusement park. A park may also include privately owned land for use of which no charge is
made.
Person means any individual, association, partnership, corporation, agent or trustee and their
heirs, executors or other legal representatives.
Personal Service means a business catering to the needs of the general public including but not
limited to barber shop and beauty salons, dry cleaning, minor electrical appliance repair, financial
institution, photography studio, shoe repair, ticket and travel agency, insurance agency, pet shop,
and pet grooming.
Pension means a building used for the temporary lodging by paying guests that includes guest
rooms, common areas including a dining room intended for the use of such paying guests and an
accessory dwelling unit. The use of an accessory dwelling unit as a home based business shall
not include a bed and breakfast.
Principal Building means an existing or proposed building in which or in relation to which the
permitted principal uses are concentrated.
Principal Use means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are ordinarily used.
Public access means the privilege or bare licence to use the foreshore and other aquatic land
held by the Crown, and includes the right to land boats and to disembark.
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Public Buildings means any building owned by the Government of Canada, the Provincial
Government, or the District of Invermere used in the service of the public and includes a fire hall
and police station.
Public School means a place of instruction maintained at public expense pursuant to the School
Act.
Public Utility Use means a use, including buildings and structures, providing water supply,
sewage collection and disposal, solid waste facility, electricity, natural gas, telephone, radio and
television, transmitting and receiving and similar services where such use is established by a
local government or a company regulated by government utility or communications legislation.
R
Recreational buoy means a private buoy under the Private Buoy Regulation of the Canada
Shipping Act that is utilized for recreation purposes, such as denoting a water skiing course or a
designated swimming area.
Recreational water activity means activities that are conducted on the surface of a water body
and includes, but is not limited to, activities such as boating, swimming, fishing and wind surfing.
Recreational water activity does not include associated facilities or structures.
Recycling Depot means an establishment involved in the recycling of post consumer refuse
such as glass, paper, cardboard and containers, with most activities carried out in a building but
also including outdoor processing and storage. A salvage yard is not a recycling depot.
Refuelling Facility means equipment and structures for the dispensing of gasoline, propane and
diesel fuel.
Relative Requiring Care means a father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son, daughter,
sister, brother, grandchild, grandparent and great-grandparent requiring care and assistance.
Resort Accommodation means a building or group of buildings with sleeping accommodations
for temporary occupancy by guests and provided accessory to the recreation facility or group of
recreational facilities.
Rest Home means a building or buildings where care or assistance is provided for three or more
persons who, on account of age, infirmity, or mental or physical disability require personal care or
assistance; this includes nursing homes, convalescent homes and senior citizen homes.
Row Houses means a residential building consisting of three or more attached dwelling units,
which have individual entrances to each dwelling unit.
S
Salvage Yard means an open area where waste or scrap material, primarily metals, are stored,
processed, exchanged or sold.
Screening means a fence or an evergreen hedge or combination thereof that obstructs certain
views of the property, which it encloses and is broken only by access drives, lanes and walkways.
This term excludes open mesh or chain link style fences and vegetation used as a windbreak.
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Seasonal Produce Stand means a vehicle or structure with a gross floor area not exceeding
30.0 m2 (323 ft2) which is used part of the year for the sale of horticultural and apicultural products
to the public.
Secondary Suite means an additional dwelling unit having a total floor area of not more than 90
m2 in area and which is less than 40% of the habitable floor space of the building and is located in
a single-family dwelling that is not a manufactured home. A secondary suite is comprised of one
or more habitable rooms and contains or provides for only one cooking facility.
Senior's Congregate Housing means a residential facility which provides shelter for 3 or more
persons aged 55 or over in sleeping units with or without kitchenettes and may include meals,
housekeeping, personal care, transportation, pharmaceutical and recreation services. Such
facilities may also contain shared kitchen and dining areas, restaurant, personal service and
convenience store uses.
Sleeping Unit means one or more habitable rooms used for sleeping and living purposes but in
which there is no kitchen or cooking facilities.
Storey means that portion of a building which is between the top of any floor and the top of the
floor next above it, or if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top of such floor and
the ceiling above it.
Structure means any construction which is fixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water,
excluding paving or surfacing materials such as asphalt or concrete.
Swimming platform means a floating platform, which is anchored to the bed of the water body.
T
Tent means a portable shelter of canvas or other materials supported by one or more poles
which may be extended by ropes fastened to pegs in the ground.
Town Houses means a residential building consisting of three or more attached dwelling units
which may or may not share a common entrance.
U
Usable Site Area means a contiguous area of land with an average slope not exceeding 20%, no
portion of which is subject to land slip, avalanche, rock fall, flooding or high water table hazard.
V
Vehicle means a mechanical device which is designed to transport people or things across the
surface of land or upon a highway, but excludes a device designed to be moved by human power
or used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks.
Vehicle, Derelict means any vehicle pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act and amendments thereto
which is not licensed for the current year but does not include vehicles stored in buildings or farm
vehicles or vehicles used for industrial purposes on land zoned for industrial use in this Bylaw.
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Vehicle, Recreational means a vehicle which is, or was originally designed to travel or to be
transported on a highway and constructed or equipped to be used as temporary living or sleeping
quarter by travellers, or a vehicle which is designed as a recreation conveyance on or off the
highway and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes a trailer, travel trailer, tent
trailer, coach, camper, motor home but not a mobile home.
Vehicle Park, Recreational means an area designated exclusively for temporary transient
occupancy of designated spaces by recreational vehicles or tents used as temporary living or
sleeping quarter by travellers, but does not include a mobile home park.
Vehicle Space, Recreational means an area in a recreational vehicle park allotted for the
parking of recreational vehicles or for the placement of tents.
Veterinary Clinic means a facility offering and designed for the care and treatment of animals
under the supervision of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
W
Watercourse means any natural or man made depression with well defined banks and a bed 0.6
m (2.0 ft) or more below the surrounding land, serving to give direction to a current of water at
least six months of the year, or having a drainage area of 2 km2 (494.2 acres) or more, or as
designated by the Minister responsible for Environment, or his designated official.
Wrecking and Repair of Vehicles means the disassembly of vehicles, derelict or otherwise, into
component parts and the construction, care and maintenance of ordinary or special status
vehicles, other than in an enclosed building. This definition does not include the repair and
maintenance of vehicles regularly used by the family residing on the parcel, nor does it include a
commercial activity which is in compliance with the definition of and general regulations for a
home based business.
Y
Yard means the outdoor area of a parcel adjacent to a building or structure extending from an
exterior wall of the building or structure to a parcel line.
Yard, Front means a yard extending across the full width of the parcel from the front parcel line
to the nearest projection of a building or structure, measured at right angles to the front parcel
line.
Yard, Rear means a yard extending across the full width of the parcel from the rear parcel line to
the nearest projection of a building or structure, measured at right angles to the rear parcel line.
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Yard, Exterior Side means a yard immediately adjoining a highway, but excluding a lane 9as
shown on the diagram below.
Yard, Interior Side means a side yard other than an exterior side yard (as shown on the diagram
below).
Yard, Side means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between the
side parcel line and the nearest projection of a building or structure measured at right angles to
the side parcel line.
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SECTION 3 GENERAL REGULATIONS
Conformity of Uses, Buildings and Structures
3.1
Within the area to which this Bylaw applies, no person shall permit any building, structure or land
to be used or occupied or any building or structure or part thereof to be erected, moved, altered
or enlarged unless in conformity with this Bylaw or provisions of the Local Government Act.
Use of Existing Parcels
3.2
(1)
Parcels existing at the time of the effective date of this Bylaw which do not conform with
the parcel area requirements of this Bylaw may be used for any of the uses permitted in
the zone in which they are located unless otherwise provided for in Section 5, provided all
other regulations of this Bylaw are complied with.
Permitted Uses in All Zones
3.3
The following uses are allowed in all zones:
(a)
the use of a building or part thereof as a polling station for a government election,
referendum or census;
(b)
the use of a building or part thereof as campaign headquarters for a political candidate;
(c)
telephone booth;
(d)
highway lighting fixture;
(e)
highway and railroad;
(f)
mailbox;
(g)
public utility use;
(h)
park;
(i)
historical and archaeological display site;
(j)
conservation area, recreation reserve, ecological reserve and wildlife sanctuary;
(k)
aid to navigation;
(l)
recreational water activity;
(m)
recreational buoy;
(n)
public access.
Prohibited Uses in All Zones
3.4
Subject to Section 3.2, intensive agriculture use is prohibited in all zones other than those which
contain land that is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and subject to regulations of the
Agricultural Land Commission Act, the Local Government Act, and regulations under those Acts.
Occupancy During Construction
3.5
(1)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 5 of this Bylaw concerning the number of
dwelling units permitted on a parcel, during construction of a new dwelling unit or
reconstruction of an existing dwelling unit on a parcel in the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-
2(A), RR-1, RR2, zone, one additional dwelling unit or one recreational vehicle may be
located on the parcel and occupied for a period not exceeding six (6) months, provided:
(a)
the owner holds a building permit for construction of a new dwelling unit or
reconstruction of the existing dwelling unit;
(b)
the additional dwelling unit conforms with all the requirements of the zone in which it
is situated, other than requirements concerning the number of dwelling units
permitted on a parcel;
(c)
the recreational vehicle is sited in conformity with the regulations of the zone in which
it is located;
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(d)
the additional dwelling unit or recreational vehicle is connected to a sewage disposal
system that has been approved by the District of Invermere or the Ministry of Health.
(2)
Upon occupancy of the new dwelling unit or reconstructed dwelling unit, the additional
dwelling unit shall be removed and the site thereof restored as nearly as possible to its
condition prior to the construction or placement of the dwelling unit, or shall be converted to
an accessory building or structure subject to compliance with the applicable regulations of
this Bylaw and disconnected from water and sewer systems;
(3)
A recreational vehicle permitted under Subsection (1) shall be disconnected from water and
sewer systems and no longer occupied:
(a)
upon occupancy of a new or reconstructed dwelling unit; or
(b)
on expiry of the original building permit for the new dwelling unit,
whichever occurs first.
(4)
Application for required permits shall be made in accordance with Bylaw No. 216, 1974
cited as "Invermere Building Bylaw, 216, 1974".
Development Crossing Parcel Lines
3.6
Where a person proposes to site a building or structure, and where more than one parcel of land
is required to accommodate the building or structure or the services for that building or structure,
a building permit for the building or structure shall not be issued until:
(1)
the parcels are consolidated by plan of subdivision or by cancellation of interior parcel lines;
or
(2)
a covenant under Section 219 of the Land Title Act between the District of Invermere and
the owner is registered in the Land Title Office against the titles of the parcels required for
development, which would prevent the parcels from being sold or transferred separately.
Home Based Business
3.7
A home based business, where permitted by this Bylaw, shall be in compliance with the following:
(1)
It shall be carried on by members of the family residing in a dwelling unit on the same
parcel or with the assistance of not more than one person who does not reside in a dwelling
unit on the same parcel.
(2)
Except as permitted in clause (3), the home based business shall be carried on wholly
within a dwelling or accessory building, with no external storage of materials, containers or
finished product and no exterior evidence of the home based business, except for a vehicle
or vehicles necessary for conducting the home based business.
(3) The provisions of Subsection (2) do not apply provided:
(a)
the parcel on which the home based business is carried out is 2.0 ha (4.9 acres) or
greater in area;
(b)
the home based business is carried out in other than the front yard;
(c)
all of the home based business carried on outside a building or structure is located
on a contiguous section of the parcel not to exceed 185 m2 (1991 ft2) in area.
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(4)
Erection of signs shall comply with regulations of the Sign Bylaw.
(5)
Section 4 of this Bylaw in respect of off-street parking requirements applies to every parcel
used for a home based business.
(6)
Buildings and structures for a home based business shall not exceed 185 m2 (1991 ft2) for
parcels within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
Accessory Buildings and Structures
3.8
(1)
No person shall erect an accessory building or structure on any parcel unless the principal
building to which the accessory building is an incidental use has been erected or will be
erected simultaneously with the accessory building.
(2)
Subsection (1) shall not apply to animal shelters or other buildings or structures accessory
to an agricultural use.
(3)
Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it shall be
considered part of the principal building.
Siting of Buildings and Structures
3.9
(1)
The construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or extension of buildings and structures
shall be in conformity with the regulations for siting of buildings and structures specified in
this Bylaw.
(2)
Where the British Columbia Building Code requires greater setbacks than required in this
Bylaw, the requirements of the British Columbia Building Code shall apply.
(3)
Accessory buildings or structures that are used for animal shelters shall be sited in
accordance with the following:
(a)
Buildings or structures used to shelter or for the storage and handling of manure of
swine, furbearing animals, or for beef feedlot operations shall be sited no closer than:
(i)
60 m (196.9 ft) from a parcel line;
(ii)
30 m (98.4 ft) from a domestic well, spring, or natural boundary of a lake or
watercourse.
(b)
Buildings or structures used to shelter or for the storage and handling of manure or
compost of poultry, dairy cattle, or for mushroom farming shall be sited no closer
than:
(i)
30 m (98.4 ft) from a parcel line;
(ii)
30 m (98.4 ft) from a domestic well, spring, or natural
boundary of a lake or watercourse.
(c)
All other animal shelters or buildings or structures used for the storage and handling
of manure of animals not enumerated in clauses (a) or (b), shall be sited no closer
than:
(i)
7.5 m (24.6 ft) from a parcel line;
(ii)
30 m (98.4 ft) from a domestic well, spring, or natural boundary of a lake or
watercourse.
(4)
Subject to such building regulations as may be applicable, the following features may
project into yard requirements as specified in the regulations of Section 5 of this Bylaw:
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(a)
FEATURE
ALLOWABLE PROJECTION
Steps
1.2 m (3.9 ft) in cases other than fireproof escapes
Eaves, Gutters,
Cornices, Sills,
Bay Windows,
Chimneys,
Interior
stairwells
Front Yard
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Rear Yard
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Side Yard
0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Where the yard requirement is less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft), a
feature may project a maximum of 0.6 m (2.0 ft) into the
yard requirement.
Balconies,
Sundecks,
Marquees and
Canopies
Front Yard
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Rear Yard
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Side Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Where the yard requirement is less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) a
feature may project up to 50% of the yard requirement.
(b)
A patio or terrace, which may be open or fenced, and which is covered only by a
temporary covering such as an awning.
(c)
Arbors, trellises, fish ponds, ornaments, vegetation and similar landscape features.
(d)
Mobile home hitches.
(e)
Free standing light poles, warning devices, antennae, satellite dishes, masts, utility
poles, wires, public utilities, flag poles, signs and sign structures proved that the
location and design thereof is not prohibited under any bylaw or regulation of the
District of Invermere.
(f)
A roofed or covered swimming pool not exceeding 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in height, or
uncovered swimming pool located in a side or rear yard within a separate fenced
enclosure fitted with a safety gate, not less than 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from a rear or side
parcel line.
(g)
Underground structures provided that the top surface of such structure shall at no
point extend above the average finished ground elevation except for vent and fill
pipes for underground storage tanks.
(h)
Apparatus needed for the operation of active and passive solar energy systems
including but not limited to overhangs, movable insulating walls, shutters and roof,
detached solar energy collectors, reflectors, and piping.
(i)
Canopies erected above gasoline service pumps or pump islands may project into a
front or side yard provided that such canopy is located not closer than 4.5 m (14.8 ft)
to a parcel line.
(j)
Boathouses may project into the required rear yard.
(5)
Regulations in Section 5 of this bylaw concerning siting of buildings and structures on
parcels abutting controlled access highways shall not apply where a frontage road serves
the parcel.
(6)
Regulations concerning siting of buildings or structures in Section 5 of this Bylaw shall not
apply to fences.
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3.10
(1)
The siting provisions of this bylaw do not apply to fences and screening, except
that the provisions of section 3.12 apply.
(2)
The use of barbed wire is prohibited within the R-1, R-1(A), R-1(MH), R-2, R-
2(A), RM-1, R-3, R-4, R-5 and R-MP zones.
(3)
Height requirements for fences and screening are in accordance with the
following:
ZONE
HEIGHT REGULATIONS
Maximum Height
R-1,
R-1(A),
R-1(MH), R-2,
RM-1 R-2(A),
R-3, R-4, R-5
1.0 m in required front yard
2.0 m in all other yards
R-MP
2.0 m
RR-1
2.0 m
RR-2
2.0 m
Minimum Height
C-1, C-2, C-3
2.0 m where parcel line abuts a residential or
CT-1, RES-1,
institutional zone or a parcel on which a
RES-2, RES-3
residential use is located
M-1
2.0 m where parcel line abuts a residential or
M-2
industrial zone or a parcel on which a
residential use is located
Maximum Height
P-1
2.0 m
P-2
2.0 m
(4)
Maximum heights do not apply to fencing in the Rural Residential and Rural
Resource zones where fences are erected to control livestock and wildlife
capable of jumping over a fence 2.0 m in height.
(5)
All outdoor storage in Commercial and Industrial zones must be screened by a
tight board fence or compact evergreen hedge or a combination thereof of a
uniform height not less than 2.0 m in height on any side not facing directly onto
buildings on the parcel.
(6)
Where a rear parcel line of a parcel abuts the side parcel line of an adjoining
parcel, screening along the rear parcel line must be no higher than that permitted
on the side parcel line.
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Visibility at Intersections
3.11
No person shall obstruct vision at an intersection on corner parcels by any means within a
triangular area bounded by the two parcel lines adjacent to the highway right-of-way and a
straight line joining each parcel line at a distance of 6.0 m (19.7 ft) from their point of intersection,
as shown by the following diagrams:
Heights of Buildings and Structures
3.12
(1)
The construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or extension of buildings and structures
shall be in conformity with the regulations for size and dimensions of buildings and
structures specified in this Bylaw.
(2)
The height regulations of this Bylaw do not apply to church spires, belfries, domes,
monuments, fire and hose towers, clock towers, transmission towers, water tanks,
broadcasting and receiving antennae, chimneys, smoke stacks, ventilators, flag poles,
drive-in theatre screens, stadium bleachers, lighting poles, silos, apartment elevator shafts,
industrial cranes, observation towers, solar energy collectors, and windmills (in rural zones
only).
(3)
Notwithstanding height regulations of Section 5 of this Bylaw, no person shall construct a
fence higher than 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from ground level except for open mesh or chain link type
fences, subject to Section 3.10.
(4)
In zones where agriculture is permitted the maximum height for agricultural buildings and
structures is exempt from the height regulations.
Dwelling for Relative Requiring Care
3.13
(1)
A dwelling for a relative requiring care shall be permitted:
(a)
in the RR-1 and RR-2 zones;
(b)
where the present number of dwellings on the parcel is not greater than the
maximum permitted in the bylaw;
(c)
where the owner of the parcel enters into a housing agreement with the District under
Section 905 of the Local Government Act agreeing to remove the mobile home
approved under this section once it is no longer required by the approved occupant,
such agreement to be entered into prior to placement of the dwelling for a relative
requiring care;
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(d)
where a letter from the family physician stating that the relative requires care is
deposited annually with the District prior to the anniversary date of the approval of
such use;
(e)
where a statutory declaration attesting to the conditions of consent is deposited with
the District, subject to renewal upon request by the District;
(f)
where an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $3,000 is deposited with the
District, subject to annual renewal prior to the anniversary date of the approval of
such use.
(2)
A dwelling for a relative requiring care shall be limited to:
(a)
one per parcel;
(b)
a single wide mobile home placed on a non-permanent foundation, with additions
limited to a maximum of 24 m2 (including porches).
(3)
Where a dwelling for a relative requiring care is permitted, it may be occupied by either the
person(s) requiring care or the owner(s) of the parcel on which the dwelling for a relative
requiring care is to be located.
Secondary Suites
3.14
Secondary Suites are subject to the following regulations:
(a)
secondary suites are permitted in all single family dwellings;
(b)
secondary suites may be permitted in an accessory building provided:
(i)
the parcel contains a single family dwelling;
(ii)
the parcel does not contain a bed and breakfast;
(iii)
the parcel does not contain an existing secondary suite;
(iv)
that all other provisions of Section 3.14 are complied with.
(c)
only one secondary suite per parcel is permitted;
(d)
a secondary suite shall not exceed 90 m2 or 40% of the residential floor space in
the single-family residential building;
(e)
no secondary suite can be less than 32 m2 in size;
(f)
the owner of a single-family building that contains a secondary suite shall be a
resident of either the secondary suite or the principal residential dwelling unit;
(g)
a single-family residential building containing one or more boarders or lodgers or
in which there is being operated as a bed and breakfast, may not have a
secondary suite;
(h)
no single-family residential building containing a secondary suite may be
subdivided, stratified or otherwise legally separated from the single-family
residential building wherein contained;
(i)
the registered owner of a single-family residential building containing a
secondary suite shall grant the District of Invermere a Section 219 Land Title
Covenant in a form acceptable to the District. The Covenant shall incorporate
each of the above requirements and an indemnification against liability in favour
of the District.
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Reduction of Parcel Area Requirements
3.15
(1)
The parcel area required in Section 5 of this Bylaw may be reduced where the proposed
subdivision:
(a)
consolidates two or more parcels into a single parcel, provided:
(i)
it is impossible to meet the parcel area requirements;
(ii)
all parts of all new parcels are contiguous;
(b)
involves parcel line adjustments provided:
(i)
it is impossible to meet the parcel area requirements;
(ii)
the proposed subdivision creates no more parcels for the land being
subdivided than exist at the time of application;
(iii) the smallest parcel, where it contains an existing dwelling unit may be no more
than 15% smaller than the minimum parcel size.
(c)
involves a parcel of land that is divided by an existing parcel or an existing
constructed and registered highway or railway right-of-way, where the boundaries of
that parcel or right-of-way will be boundaries of the proposed parcel provided it
is
impossible to create a parcel on each side of the existing parcel or right-of-way that
meets the parcel area requirements;
(d)
involves a parcel of land that is not large enough to accommodate the proposed
parcels and highway right-of-way provided:
(i)
it is impossible to meet the parcel area requirements;
(ii)
only one of the proposed parcels is smaller than the parcel area requirement;
(iii)
the proposed smaller parcel is no more than 10% smaller than the parcel area
requirement;
(e)
divides a parcel along a boundary line of a zone.
(f)
divides a parcel along a boundary line of the Agricultural Land Reserve provided the
Provincial Agricultural Land Commission has allowed an application to subdivide the
parcel;
g)
involves a parcel which is divided by a topographic feature so severe that the divided
portions of the parcel are not contiguous, provided it is impossible to create a parcel
on each side of the topographic feature that meets the parcel area requirements;
Panhandle Parcels
3.16
If a parcel created at subdivision is provided with access from a highway by means of a
panhandle access strip;
(a)
the area of the panhandle access strip shall not be included in the required
minimum parcel area, and
(b)
the strip shall have a minimum width of 6.0 metres or it shall be wide enough for
a future highway if the area of the parcel served by the panhandle access strip is
large enough to be further subdivided.
Subdivision Pursuant to Section 946 of the Local Government Act
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3.17
Where land is proposed for subdivision pursuant to Section 946 of the Local Government
Act, and where such land is not included within the Agricultural Land Reserve, the
Approving Officer may permit the subdivision of one parcel into two parcels only, each
having an area smaller than the minimum parcel size for the zone in which they are
located, provided that:
(i)
in no case shall the parcel that may be subdivided under Section 946 of the Local
Government Act be less than 4.0 hectares (9.9 acres) in area;
(ii)
all other requirements of Section 946 are complied with.
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Section 4 Parking and Loading Requirements
General Requirements
4.1
(1)
Owners and occupiers of buildings and structures shall provide off-street parking spaces
and off-street loading spaces in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw except where
the buildings and structures are intended to be accessed by hiking, skiing, snowmobiling,
horseback, boat or aircraft.
(2)
Notwithstanding clause (1), owners and occupiers of buildings and structures in the
Downtown Commercial Zone, C-1, shall provide off-street parking spaces, where
applicable, in accordance with Section 5.14(5) of this Bylaw.
(3)
All required off-street parking spaces and off-street loading spaces shall have vehicular
access to a highway.
(4)
All parking areas, off-street parking spaces, and off-street loading spaces, for other than
single and two family dwellings shall have a maximum slope of 8%.
(5)
Off-street parking spaces and off-street loading spaces shall not be used for driveways or
display, sales or storage of goods.
(6)
When the calculation of the required number of off-street parking or loading spaces results
in a fractional parking or loading space, one (1) off-street parking or loading space shall be
provided to meet the fractional requirement.
(7)
In cases of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street parking and off-street loading
shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses calculated separately unless
otherwise permitted. Required off-street parking spaces for one use shall not be
considered as required off-street parking spaces for any other use.
(8)
Off-street loading spaces shall not be credited as off-street parking spaces.
(9)
Off-street parking spaces shall not be credited as off-street loading spaces.
(10) A maximum of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for customers and clients
of home based businesses, in addition to off-street parking spaces required for dwellings.
Off-street parking spaces shall also be provided for all vehicles associated with the home
based business.
Design, Development and Maintenance Standards
4.2
General Regulations:
(1)
All off-street parking and loading areas and manoeuvring aisles shall be
graded to provide an even surface, and all storm water shall be collected on-site
and discharged by underground storm mains to a municipal storm
drainage system, if provided. Where a municipal underground storm drainage system
does not exist, then surface drainage shall be discharged to the open ditch
drainage system. In no case shall grades be established that would permit
drainage to cross lot boundaries or sidewalks.
(2)
All parking and loading areas shall be provided with adequate curbs, bollards
or other similar restraints in order to retain all vehicles within such permitted
parking or loading area, and to ensure that fences, walls, hedges or
landscaped areas, as well as any buildings, will be protected from parked or
maneuvering vehicles.
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(3)
Where more than four (4) parking spaces are provided, they shall be so
designed that no vehicle shall be required to back out onto any highway
other than a lane.
(4)
Where 24 or fewer parking spaces are provided, at least one (1) access
point shall be provided, and where more than 24 parking spaces are
provided, at least two (2) separate access points shall be provided.
(5)
Every off-street parking and loading areas and maneuvering aisles shall be
surfaced with asphaltic or cement pavement, except in the following:
(i)
all residential zones providing the use is for single family residential,
(ii)
commercial campground zone,
(iii)
public parks and recreation,
(iv)
parking areas specifically designated to accommodate recreation
vehicles and large trucks, and
(v)
vacant commercial and industrial lots provided no other use is being
made of the lot, provided that in all designated parking areas such
surfaces are graveled, compacted, and treated to suppress dust and
kept free of weeds.
(6)
All lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking or loading area shall be
arranged and installed shall utilize sharp cut-off features so that all direct rays of light are
reflected upon such parking area and not upon adjoining premises or highways.
(7)
Signs or other markers shall be utilized within an off-street parking or loading
area to ensure safe and efficient traffic operation and shall be maintained in
a neat and legible condition.
(8)
Pedestrian access to all buildings shall be as convenient as possible and
well lit for safety reasons.
(9)
No off-street parking spaces shall be permitted to overhang any public
sidewalk.
(10)
No part of a parking area shall be located within 1.5m of any principal
building except at or adjacent to loading entrances to such buildings.
(11)
All off-street parking or loading areas shall be freely accessible to a highway.
(12)
For single family dwellings and duplexes, the total area utilized for driveways
and parking of vehicles may not exceed thirty three percent (33%) of the
required front yard setback and further provided that no off-street parking
space shall be permitted within the required front yard setback except in the
said driveway.
4.3
Recreational Vehicles and Large Trucks
(1)
All recreation vehicle and large truck parking space shall have a clear length
of not less than 12m and a clear width of not less than 4m and a clear height
of not less than 4m.
(2)
All recreation vehicle and large truck parking areas shall be provided with
unobstructed maneuvering aisles in addition to access to an exit from a
highway or traffic aisle.
(3)
All recreation vehicle and large truck parking areas shall be clearly identified.
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4.4
Disabled Parking
(1)
Provision of parking spaces for disabled persons shall be in accordance with
the British Columbia Building Code.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
4.5
The number of required off-street parking spaces to be provided shall conform to provisions
of the following:
(1)
Commercial and Industrial Uses
(a)
Forest service industries,
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
mining and milling, quarrying,
office use plus 1 per 185 m2
oil industries
(1991.4 ft2) gross floor area
for all other uses enclosed within a
building, plus 1 for every commercially
licensed vehicle for that address
(b)
Transportation and storage,
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
and wholesale industries
office use, plus 1 per 100 m2
(1074.4 ft2) of gross floor area open to
the public plus 1 per 185 m2 (1991.4 ft2)
of gross floor area for all other uses
enclosed within a building, plus 1 for
every commercially licensed vehicle for
that address
(c)
Manufacturing industries
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of office use, plus
1 per 50 m2 (538.2 ft2) of retail sales
floor area plus 1 per 185 m2 (1991.4 ft2)
of gross floor area for all other uses
enclosed within a building
(d)
Communication and other
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
utility industries
office use, plus 1 per 185 m2
(1074.2 ft2) of gross floor
area for all other uses en- closed within
a
building,
plus
one
for
every
commercially licensed vehicle for that
address
(e)
Commercial office
-
1 per 65 m2 (699.7 ft2)
of gross floor area
(2)
Personal and Household Services
(a)
Barber and beauty shops
-
1 per 15 m2 (161.5 ft2) of gross
floor area
(b)
Funeral Services
-
1 per 4 seats in chapel
(c)
Laundries and cleaners
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of gross floor
area not open to the public, plus 1 per 3
washing/cleaning machines for self-
serve facilities
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(d)
Membership organisations
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1 per 4 seat capacity plus 1 per 35 m2
(376.7 ft2) of gross floor area not used
for seating
(e)
Repair services, services to
-
1 per 35 m2 (376.7 ft2)
buildings and dwellings travel
of gross floor area
services, photographers and
other services
(f)
Rental and leasing of
-
1 per 70 m2 (735.5 ft2) of
machinery, equipment and
gross floor area, plus 1 per
vehicles
30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of office use
(g)
Other personal and household
-
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) gross
services
floor area
(3)
Recreational Services
(a)
Audio/visual production/
-
1 per 4 seat capacity, plus
distribution/exhibition; other
1per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
staged theatre, entertainment
gross floor area not use
services and commercial spectator
seating
sports
(b)
Dance halls/studios/schools
-
1 per 35 m2 (376.7 ft2) of
coin operated amusement
gross floor area
services
(c)
Curling clubs
-
8 spaces per ice sheet plus 1 per 30 m2
(322.9 ft2) of gross floor area not open
to the public
(d)
Bowling alleys billiard
-
3 per alley and/or 2 per
halls
billiard table
(e)
Golf
(i) Golf Course
-
4 per each tee plus 1 per 10 m2
(107.6 ft2) of gross floor
area not open to the public
(ii) Driving range
-
1.2 per tee plus 1 per 10 m2
(stand alone)
(107.6 ft2) of gross floor
area not open to the public
(iii) Miniature golf course
-
2 per hole plus 1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of
gross floor area not open to the public;
where accessory to another use, 3
spaces in total
(f)
Pools
(i) Swimming pool
-
1 per 4 m2 (43.1 ft2) of pool surface
(ii) Waterslide
1 per 4 person design capacity
(g)
Boat rentals and marinas
-
1 per 2 boat spaces plus
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of office use
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(h)
roller skating facilities
-
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of roller
skating area
(i)
Baseball diamonds
-
18 per baseball diamond
(j)
Other sport and recreation
-
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of
club not
gross floor area or ice
elsewhere classified
area plus 4 spaces per court plus 1
per 4 player/ person capacity for
other sports or amusements
(4)
Residential Uses
(a)
Single family and two
-
2 per dwelling unit
family dwellings
(b)
Bed and breakfast
-
1 per room used by guests for
sleeping accommodation
(c)
Multiple family dwellings
-
1.5 per dwelling unit
(d)
Mobile home park
-
2 per dwelling unit
(e)
Secondary Suite
-
1 per dwelling unit
(5)
Retail
(a)
Automotive related (auto
-
2 per service bay plus 1
and recreational vehicle
per 60 m2 (645.9 ft2) of
dealers, service stations
gross floor area
repair shops and other MV
Services
(b)
Parts and accessories
-
1 per 15 m2 (161.5 ft2) of
gross floor area
(c)
General retail
-
1 per 15 m2 (161.5 ft2) of gross floor
area
(6)
Service Industries
(a)
Accommodation services
(i)
Hotel or motel
-
2 plus 1 per hotel or motel room
plus 1 per dwelling unit
(ii)
Pension
-
0.75 parking spaces per guest room
plus 2 per dwelling unit.
(iii)
Recreational Vehicle Park
-
2 plus 1 per campground
Campground
space and 1 per recrea-
tional vehicle space, plus
1 per dwelling unit
(iv)
Multiple Family Dwelling with
-
0.8 spaces/bedroom for
Lock-off Units
units with (1) set of cooking
facilities.
-
2.5 spaces/unit with two (2) sets of
cooking facilities.
(b)
Food and beverage services
-
1 per 3 seat capacity
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(i)
Drive-in/takeout only
-
15 spaces
(c)
Agriculture
-
2 spaces
(i)
Incidental services
-
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
gross floor area
(ii)
Veterinary or other special
-
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of
gross floor area
(d)
Education service industries
(i)
Daycare, preschools and
-
1 per 50 m2 (538.2 ft2) of
elementary schools
gross floor area
(ii) Senior secondary, post
-
3 per classroom plus 1
secondary, or commercial
per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
schools
gross
floor
area
exclusive
of
classrooms
(iii) Library services,
-
1 per 40 m2 (538.2 ft2) of
museums and archives
net of floor area
(e)
Finance, real estate,
-
1 per 35 m2 (376.7 ft2) of
insurance and other agencies
gross floor area
(i)
Banks and Credit Unions
-
1 per 20 m2 (215.3 ft2) of gross floor
area
(f)
Government Services
-
1 per 35 m2 (376.7 ft2) of gross floor
area
(g)
Health and social service
-
1 per 35 m2 (376.7 ft2) of
industries
gross floor area
(i)
Hospitals and other
-
1 per 5 beds plus 1 per
institutional social
30 m2 institutional (322.9
services
ft2) of office use
(ii)
Private health and
-
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2 of
social service
gross floor area
practitioners
Size and Location of Off Street parking Spaces
4.6
(1)
Each required off-street parking space shall be a minimum of 2.0 m (6.6 ft) in height, 2.7 m
(8.9 ft) in width and 6.0 m (19.7 ft) in length exclusive of aisle access. For parallel parking,
the required length of each off-street parking space shall be 7.2 m (23.6 ft) except for end
spaces which shall be a minimum length of 6.0 m (19.7 ft).
(2)
Length of off-street parking spaces may be reduced to 4.6 m (15.1 ft) for not more than 5%
of the number of required off-street parking spaces, provided these spaces are clearly
marked "small auto only".
(3)
Minimum aisle widths shall conform to the provisions of the following table:
Angle of Parking Space
Minimum Width
to Aisle in Degrees
of Aisle
up to 55
3.7 m (12.1 ft)
56 to 75
5.7 m (18.7 ft)
76 to 90
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
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(4)
An aisle less than 6.0 m (19.7 ft) in width shall be designed for and clearly marked as
suitable for one-way traffic flow only.
(5)
All required off-street parking spaces for residential uses shall be located on the same
parcel as the residential use being served.
(6)
(a)
All required off-street parking for other than residential uses shall be located not more
than 120.0 m (393.7 ft) from the parcel, building or structure being served. Required
off-street parking shall be located on a parcel in the same zone as the parcel being
served.
(b)
Where some or all of the off-street parking is provided on a parcel other than that on
which the use, building or structure being served is located, a covenant under
Section 215 of the Land Title Act shall be registered in the Land Title Office in favour
of the District against the parcel to be used for parking, reserving the off-street
parking spaces that are not on the same parcel as the use, building or structure that
they are intended to serve, for as long as that use, building or structure exists.
Required Off Street Loading Spaces
4.7
(1)
The number of off-street loading spaces required to be provided shall conform to provisions
of the following:
(a)
Offices, assembly use and
-
1 per 3000 m2 (32293 ft2)
institutional and public uses
of gross floor area
(b)
Hotels and motels
-
1 per 1400 m2 (15070 ft2)
of gross floor area
(c)
Other commercial uses and
-
1 for first 500 m2 (5382
industrial uses
ft2) of gross floor area plus 1 for
each additional 2000 m2 (21528 ft2)
of gross floor area
Size and Location of Off Street Loading Spaces
4.8
(1)
Each off-street loading space shall be not less than 9.0 m (29.5 ft) in length, 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
in width, nor have a height less than 4.0 m (13.1 ft).
(2)
Off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same parcel as the building or structure
being served, but no part of an off-street loading space shall be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
from the nearest point of intersection of any two highways.
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Section 5 Zones
Establishment of Zones
5.1
For the purposes of this Bylaw, that portion of the District of Invermere lying within the boundary
of the area defined on Schedule "A-1", except those lands to which this Bylaw is restrained by law
from applying, is hereby divided into the following zones:
Residential Zones
R-1
Single Family Residential
R-1(A)
Single Family (Small Lot) Residential
R-1(MH)
Single Family (Mobile Home) Residential
R-2
Two Family and Low Density Residential
R-2S
Low Density Residential (Secondary Suites)
R-2(A)
Two Family (A) Residential
RM-1
Multiple Family (Medium Density) Residential
RM-2
Multiple Family (Low Density) Residential
R-3
Cluster Development (Medium Density)
R-3(A)
Cluster Development (Medium Density)
R-4
High Density Residential
R-5
Multiple Family (Senior's / Adult Housing) Residential
R-MP
Mobile Home Park Residential
Rural Residential
RR-1
Rural Residential
RR-2
Rural Resource
Commercial Zones
C-1
Downtown Commercial
C-2
Highway Tourist Commercial
C-3
Neighbourhood Commercial
C-4
Neighbourhood Commercial (CastleRock)
CT-1
Tourist Accommodation
CD-1
Comprehensive Development Zone 1 (Waterside)
CD-2
Comprehensive Development Zone 2 (Cardel)
RES-1
Resort Recreation
RES-2
Resort Accommodation and Recreation
RES-2(A)
Resort and Tourist Recreation
RES-3
Resort Hotel
Industrial Zones
M-1
Light Industrial
M-2
Heavy Industrial
Public Zones
P-1
Public Institutional
P-2
Public Parks and Open Space
Amending
Bylaw No.
1325, 2007
April 24, 2007
Amending
Bylaw No.
1274, 2005
June 16, 2006
Amending
Bylaw No.
1309, 2007
November 27,
2007
Amending Bylaw
No. 1213, 2004
Sept.14, 2004
Amending
Bylaw No.
1176, 2003
June 10
th, 2003
Amending
Bylaw No.
1299, 2006
January 9,
2007
Amending
Bylaw No.
1376, 2008
September 9,
2008
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Water Zone
-
W-1
Residential
W-2
Group Moorage
W-3
Institutional
W-4
Commercial
Zone Boundaries and Map
5.2 (1) The location and spatial extent of zones established by this Bylaw are as shown on the
attached Schedule A-1 which is incorporated in and forms part of this Bylaw.
(2) Where a zone boundary is shown as following a highway or creek, the centre line of such
highway or creek shall be the zone boundary.
(3) Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line and where distances are not
specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by scaling the zoning
maps.
(4) Where a zone boundary is perpendicular to the shoreline of a lake the zone boundary shall
be determined to be perpendicular to the general trend of the shoreline from the natural
boundary into the lake.
(5) Where a zone boundary is adjoining the shoreline of a lake the zone boundary shall be
determined to be the natural boundary of lake. Where the natural boundary of the lake has
been displaced by a retaining wall, groyne or breakwater the portion of the structure abutting
the water shall be determined to be the zone boundary.
Amending
Bylaw No.
1460, 2012
February
12
th, 2013
Amending
Bylaw No.
1460, 2012
February
12
th, 2013
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Single Family Residential Zone :
R-1
OCP Designation:
Single Family Residential
5.3
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a)
Single Family Dwelling
(b)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a)
Home Based Business;
(b)
Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling per
lot
(b) Minimum lot frontage
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
12.0 m
10.0 m
(c)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
555 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
6.0 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
40%
(g) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
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(4) Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-1 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles
except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front
yard.
(c)
The replacement of existing dwelling units on Plan 4124 is permitted provided the
parcels cannot comply with the relevant provisions of Section 5.3(3).
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Single Family (Small Lot) Residential Zone :
R-1(A)
OCP Designation:
Single Family Residential
5.4
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a)
Single Family Dwelling
(b)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses:
(a)
Home Based Business;
(b)
Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations:
In the R-1(A) zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
(b) Minimum lot frontage
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
9.0 m
7.5 m
(c) Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 & 3.16
Interior lot
Exterior lot
300 m2
350 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
3.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
40%
(g) Minimum horizontal dimension
4.5 m
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(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-1(A) zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-1(A) zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
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Single Family Residential (Mobile Home):
R-1(MH)
OCP Designation:
Single Family Residential
5.5
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwelling;
(b) Mobile Home;
(c) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3014 of this Bylaw.
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-1(MH) zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan
of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
or
one mobile home
(b) Minimum lot frontage
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
12.0 m
10.0 m
(c)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
400 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
40%
(4)
Other Regulations
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(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-1(MH) zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-1(MH) zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except
for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Within sixty (60) days of the installation of a mobile home on blocking in the R-1(MH)
zone, skirtings shall be installed.
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Low Density Residential Zone :
R-2
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (Low Density)
5.6
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Two family dwelling;
(c) Three family dwelling;
(d) Four family dwelling;
(e) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(c) Home Based Business;
(d) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(e) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
or
one two family dwelling
or
one three family dwelling
or
one four family dwelling
(b) Lot frontage requirements
Single family dwelling
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
Two, three or four family dwelling
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
12.0 m
10.0 m
15.0 m
10.0 m
(c)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
555 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
1.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
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Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
Two family dwelling
Three family dwelling
Four family dwelling
40%
45%
45%
50%
(g) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-2 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Secondary suites are permitted within all single family dwellings in the R-2 zone.
(d) A parcel in the R-2 zone may be subdivided along a common wall of a two, three or
four family dwelling provided each parcel after subdivision is not less than 255 m2.
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Low Density Residential (Secondary Suites) Zone :
R-2S
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (Low Density)
5.6(a) (1)
Permitted Uses:
(f) Single family dwelling;
(g) Two family dwelling;
(h) Three family dwelling;
(i) Four family dwelling;
(j) Rowhouses and Townhouses;
(k) Secondary Suites, subject to section 5.6(a)4(c).
(l) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses:
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations:
In the R-2S zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
or
one two family dwelling
or
one three family dwelling
or
one four family dwelling
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
555 m2
(c) Lot frontage requirements
Single family dwelling
- Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
Two, three or four family dwelling
- Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
12.0 m
10.0 m
15.0 m
10.0 m
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
1.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Amending
Bylaw No.
1376, 2008
September 9,
2008
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(d)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
9.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
Two family dwelling
Three family dwelling
Four family dwelling
40%
45%
50%
55%
(f) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-2S zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-2S zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Secondary suites are permitted within all dwelling units in the R-2S zone, subject to
the following regulations:
(i)
secondary suites may be permitted in an accessory building provided:
(a) the parcel contains a dwelling unit;
(b) the parcel does not contain a bed and breakfast;
(c)
the parcel does not contain an existing secondary suite;
(d) that all other provisions of Zoning Bylaw are complied with.
(ii)
only one secondary suite per parcel is permitted;
(iii) a secondary suite shall not exceed 90 m
2
or 40% of the residential floor
space in the dwelling unit;
(iv) no secondary suite can be less than 32 m
2
in size;
(v)
the owner of a single-family building that contains a secondary suite shall be
a resident of either the secondary suite or the principal residential dwelling
unit;
(vi) a single-family residential building containing one or more boarders or
lodgers or in which there is being operated as a bed and breakfast, may not
have a secondary suite;
(vii) no single-family residential building containing a secondary suite may be
subdivided, stratified or otherwise legally separated from the single-family
residential building wherein contained;
(viii) the registered owner of a single-family residential building containing a
secondary suite shall grant the District of Invermere a Section 219 Land
Title Covenant in a form acceptable to the District. The Covenant shall
incorporate each of the above requirements and an indemnification against
liability in favour of the District.
(d) parcel in the R-2S zone may be subdivided along a common wall of a two, three or
four family dwelling provided that the average parcel size after subdivision is not less
than the minimum parcel size of 255 m2.
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Two Family Residential Zone:
R-2(A)
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (Low Density)
5.7
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Two family dwelling;
(c) Semi-detached single family dwellings;
(d) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-2(A) zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
or
one two family dwelling
(b) Lot frontage requirements
Single family dwelling
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
Two, three or four family dwelling
Minimum lot frontage for Bulb of a cul-de-sac
12.0 m
10.0 m
15.0 m
10.0 m
(c) Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 & 3.16
Single Family Dwelling
Two Family Dwelling
Semi-detached Single Family Dwelling
510 m2
510 m2
255 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
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(f) Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
Two family dwelling
40%
45%
(g) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-2(A) zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-2(A) zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) A parcel in the R-2(A) zone may be subdivided along a common wall of a two family
dwelling provided each parcel after subdivision is not less than half the minimum
parcel size.
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Multiple Family (Low Density) Residential:
RM-1
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (Low Density)
5.8
(1)
Permitted Uses
(a) single family dwellings;
(b) two family dwellings;
(c) low density multiple family use;
(d) multiple family use;
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the RM-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
40 dwellings per hectare of
useable site area
(b) Lot frontage requirements
20.0 m
(c) Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 & 3.16
1100 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f) Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
45%
(g) Minimum floor area
65 m2
(h) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
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(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RM-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RM-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) A parcel in the zone may be subdivided along a common wall of a two family RM-1
dwelling provided each parcel after subdivision is not less than 255 m2.
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Detached Townhouse Zone
RM-2
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (Low Density)
5.8(a) (1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single family dwelling;
(b) Two family dwelling;
(c) Three family dwelling;
(d) Four family dwelling;
(e) Rowhouses and Townhouses;
(f) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the RM-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no
plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the
table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2
establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
one single family dwelling
or
one two family dwelling
or
one three family dwelling
or
one four family dwelling
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15
& 3.16
510 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
1.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Amending
Bylaw
1211, 2004
Amending
Bylaw No. 1176,
2003
June 10, 2003
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Dwelling
9.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels with a:
Single family dwelling
Two family dwelling
Three family dwelling
Four family dwelling
40%
45%
50%
55%
(f) Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RM-2 zone shall comply with
the relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RM-2
zone for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict
vehicles except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other
than the front yard.
(c) Secondary suites are permitted within all single family dwellings in the RM-2
zone.
(d) A parcel in the RM-2 zone may be subdivided along a common wall of a two,
three or four family dwelling provided that the average parcel size after
subdivision is not less than the minimum parcel size of 510 m2 divided by the
number of dwelling units.
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Cluster Development (Medium Density) Zone:
R-3
OCP Designation:
Planned Residential
5.9
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwellings;
(b) Cluster residential developments;
(c) Multiple family dwelling;
(d) Row houses and town houses
(e) Uses permitted under Section 3.1.0 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-3 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
30 dwelling units per gross
hectare
i)
where additional recreation space is
provided one additional dwelling unit per
15 m2 of additional recreation space may
be sited, to a maximum density of 60
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-3 zone.
ii)
Where underground or concealed off-
street parking spaces are provided, one
additional
dwelling
unit
per
1.5
underground or concealed parking spaces
may be sited to a maximum density of 60
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-3 zone
(b) Number of Accessory buildings
One (1) per dwelling unit
(c) Minimum parcel sizes
Single family dwelling units
240 m2 (2583 ft2)
Rowhouses and Townhouses (subdivided along a
common wall)
170 m2 (1830 ft2)
Cluster residential developments
1250m2 (13455 ft2)
Multiple family dwellings
1250m2 (13455 ft2)
(d) Minimum setbacks:
Single Family, Two Family, Three Family, and
Four Family Dwelling Units, Rowhouses and
Townhouses from:
Amending
Bylaw No. 1187, 2003
Sept. 30
th, 2003
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Front parcel line
Minimum front yard
3.0m
Maximum front yard
4.5m
Rear parcel line
7.5m
Interior side parcel line
1.2m
Exterior side parcel line
2.0m
Multiple Family Dwellings
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
4.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures for Single
Family Dwellings:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
0.5 m
Interior side parcel line
0.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
12.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
Fences
Front Yard
1.0 m
All other yards
2.0 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage
Single Family Dwellings
45%
Two and Three Family Dwellings
50%
Multiple Family Dwelling Units
50%
Four Family Dwellings, Rowhouses
And Townhouses
55%
(g)
Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5m
(4)
Parking Requirements
(a)
Off street parking for any development in the R-3 zone shall be provided as
follows:
Single Family Dwellings
1.0 parking stalls per unit
Multiple Family Dwellings
1.5 parking stalls per unit
Accessory Uses
As per section 3.13.0 of this
bylaw
(b)
Where permitted and accessory uses are not able to comply with the parking
requirements of subsection (a) or section 3.13.0, the owner shall contribute
$1,500 per parking space to a reserve fund established pursuant to the Local
Government Act.
(5)
Recreational Space
No person shall site dwelling units in the R-3, which has less than 15.0 m2 of
recreational space per dwelling unit.
Amending
Bylaw No. 1187, 2003
Sept. 30
th, 2003
Amending
Bylaw No. 1187, 2003
Sept. 30
th, 2003
Amending
Bylaw No. 1187, 2003
Sept. 30
th, 2003
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(6)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-3 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-3 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles
except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front
yard.
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Cluster Development (Medium Density) Zone:
R-3A
OCP Designation:
Planned Residential
5.9(a) (1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwellings;
(b) Cluster residential developments;
(c) Multiple family dwelling;
(d) Row houses and town houses
(e) Uses permitted under Section 3.1.0 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Tourist Home, subject to sections 6(c) and 6(d);
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-3A zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
30 dwelling units per gross
hectare
iii)
Where additional recreation space is
provided one additional dwelling unit per
15 m2 of additional recreation space may
be sited, to a maximum density of 60
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-3A zone, or;
iv)
Where underground or concealed off-
street parking spaces are provided, one
additional
dwelling
unit
per
1.5
underground or concealed parking spaces
may be sited to a maximum density of 60
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-3A zone
(b) Number of Accessory buildings
One (1) per dwelling unit
(c) Minimum parcel sizes
Single family dwelling units
240 m2 (2583 ft2)
Rowhouses and Townhouses (subdivided along a
common wall)
170 m2
Cluster residential developments
1250m2 (13455 ft2)
Multiple family dwellings
1250m2 (13455 ft2)
(d) Minimum setbacks:
Amending Bylaw
No. 1299, 2006
January 9, 2007
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Single Family Dwelling Units from:
Front parcel line
Minimum front yard
3.0 m
Maximum front yard
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
7.5 m
Interior side parcel line
1.2 m
Exterior side parcel line
2.0 m
Multiple Family Dwellings
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
4.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
0.5 m
Interior side parcel line
0.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
1.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
12.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
Fences
Front Yard
1.0 m
All other yards
2.0 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage
Single Family Dwellings
45%
Two and Three Family Dwellings
50%
Multiple Family Dwelling Units
50%
Four Family Dwellings, Rowhouses
And Townhouses
55%
(g)
Minimum horizontal dimension
5.5m
(4)
Parking Requirements
(a)
Off street parking for any development in the R-3A zone shall be provided as
follows:
Single Family Dwellings
2.0 parking stalls per unit
Multiple Family Dwellings
1.5 parking stalls per unit
Accessory Uses
As per section 3.13.0 of this bylaw
(5)
Recreational Space
No person shall site dwelling units in the R-3A, which has less than 15.0 m2 of
recreational space per dwelling unit.
(6)
Other Regulations
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(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-3A zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-3A zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Within this zone Tourist Home shall mean a Dwelling unit operated as an
accommodation unit, occupied by a guest or guests for a period of less than 28 days.
(d) Where approved, tourist homes shall be developed and operated in accordance with
the following regulations in order to ensure that the impacts of this commercial use do
not unduly affect the amenities of the residential neighbourhood in which they are
located;
(i)
The maximum number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit used for a tourist home
shall be 4, with a maximum of 8 'pillows' (guests).
(ii)
Tourist homes require a development permit. A permit may be revoked at any
time if, in the opinion of a Approving Officer, the operator has violated any
provision of this Bylaw or the conditions of a permit.
(iii)
Tourist homes shall not interfere with the rights of other residents to quiet
enjoyment of a residential neighborhood.
(iv)
Tourist homes shall be an incidental and subordinate use to the principal
residential use and shall be contained within the principal building.
(v)
The Approving Officer or their delegate, acting reasonably may inspect the
tourist home establishment to ensure compliance with this bylaw and the
development permit.
(vi)
The operator of the tourist home shall:
(a) Not advertise the tourist home unless in possession of a valid
development permit at the time the advertisement is placed and
displayed;
(b) Keep and maintain, or have kept and maintained by a company or
individual identified in the development permit application, a guest
register that shall be reasonably available for inspection by the
Approving Officer;
(c) Provide one hard surfaced, on-site parking stall per bedroom. Parking
stalls shall not be tandem and parking and driveway areas may be
surfaced with materials such as "turfstone', or flagstone, but not gravel.
(d) A maximum of 50% of the area between the residence and the street
may be used for driveway and parking, the remainder of this area shall
be landscaped with natural landscaping to the satisfaction of the District.
(e) Not display any form of advertising related to the tourist home except as
provided for in this bylaw.
(f) Ensure that the building conforms to the BC Building Code.
(g) Not operate a Home Based Business or Bed & breakfast operation on
the site
(h) Enter into an agreement with the District of Invermere, which shall
provide, among other things, that it is the responsibility of the applicant-
owner to provide the Town with current information regarding the name,
address and telephone number of any agency or individual who may be
managing the tourist home on behalf of the applicant.
(i)
As "tourist homes" are a commercial business (rather than a "home
occupation") maintain a current, annual District of Invermere business
license.
(j)
Submit a signed statutory declaration as part of the annual business
license which states that the operator is a resident (whether permanent
or 'part-time') and owner of the dwelling unit being used as a tourist
home and, if a booking or management company is managing the tourist
home operation, the name of that company and the name and telephone
number of a local individual responsible for the management of the
tourist home
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Multiple Family (High-Density) Residential Zone:
R-4
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (High Density)
5.10
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Multiple family dwelling;
(b) Row houses and town houses
(c) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-4 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
Sixty (60) dwelling units per
gross hectare of usable site
area
(b) Lot frontage requirements
15.0
(c)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
1500 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from: S
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
4.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
Interior side parcel line
4.5 m
Exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
12.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage
55%
(g) Minimum floor area per dwelling unit
37 m2
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-4 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
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(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-4 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) On site amenity space shall be provided on the sum total of the following class of
dwellings to be developed on the property:
(i)
bachelor unit
14 m2
(ii)
one (1) bedroom
19 m2
(iii)
two (2) bedroom
38 m2
(iv)
three (3) bedroom
57 m2
(v)
four (4) bedroom
76 m2
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Multiple Family (Senior's / Adult Housing) Residential Zone:
R-5
OCP Designation:
Multi-Family Residential (High Density)
5.11
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Multiple family dwelling;
(b) Seniors Congregate Housing;
(c) Assisted Living Facility
(d) Uses permitted under Section 3.1.0 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Professional Offices accessory to a Seniors Congregate housing or an assisted living
facility;;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-5 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
60 dwelling units per gross
hectare
v)
where additional recreation space is
provided one additional dwelling unit per
15 m2 of additional recreation space may
be sited, to a maximum density of 90
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-5 zone.
vi)
Where underground or concealed off-
street parking spaces are provided, one
additional
dwelling
unit
per
2.5
underground or concealed parking spaces
may be sited to a maximum density of 90
dwelling units per gross hectare on a
parcel in the R-5 zone
(b) Lot frontage requirements
20.0 m
(c) Minimum parcel size,
1.0 ha
(d) Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
Rear parcel line
6.0 m
Interior side parcel line
6.0 m
Exterior side parcel line
6.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
Rear parcel line
6.0 m
Interior side parcel line
6.0 m
Exterior side parcel line
6.0 m
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(e)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
18.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
Fences
Front Yard
1.0 m
All other yards
2.0 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage
40%
(4)
Off-Street Parking Requirements
(a) Off street parking for any development in the R-5 zone shall be provided as follows:
Multiple Family Dwellings
1.5 parking stalls per unit
Congregate Senior's Housing
0.30 spaces for each dwelling
unit
Assisted Living Facility
1 space for each 4 sleeping
units
Accessory Uses
As per section 3.13.0 of this
bylaw
(b) Off -street loading requirements for any development in the R-5 zone shall be
provided as follows:
Offices, assembly use and
1 per 3000 m2 (32293 ft2)
institutional and public uses of
building footprint or portion thereof
(5)
Recreational Space
No person shall site a multiple family dwelling, senior's congregate care or assisted living
facility which has less than 15.0 m2 of recreational space per dwelling unit.
(6)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-5 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-3 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c)
The gross floor area of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit contained within a senior's
congregate housing facility shall not be less than 20 m2 and not more than 120 m2.
(d) Restaurants, personal services and convenience store uses shall be contained
within the senior's congregate housing facility and shall only be accessible from an
internal hallway or corridor of the housing facility.
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Mobile Home Park Residential Zone:
R-MP
OCP Designation:
Planned Residential
5.12
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a)
Mobile Home Park;
(b)
Dwelling unit;
(c)
Common storage area;
(d)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the R-MP zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Minimum parcel size
2.0 ha
(b) Size of manufactured home space
370 m2
(c) Density
Gross
Manufactured homes per manufactured home
space
18 manufactured homes per
gross hectare of usable site
area
one
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Manufactured Homes from:
Internal access road or common storage area
1.8 m
Rear and side lines of manufactured home space
3.0 m
Parcel line abutting highway
4.5 m
All other parcel lines
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
Manufacture home space
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
All other parcel lines
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Manufactured home
6.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
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(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the R-MP zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-MP zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
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Rural Residential Zone :
RR-1
OCP Designation:
Rural Residential
5.13
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwelling;
(b) Mobile homes;
(c) Keeping of farm animals;
(d) Horticulture;
(e) Veterinary clinic;
(f) Kennels;
(g) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the RR-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
One single family dwelling
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
1.0 hectares
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
9.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
7.5 m
(e) Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
20%
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RR-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
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(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RR-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
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Rural Resource Zone :
RR-2
OCP Designation:
Rural Resource
5.14
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Single Family Dwelling;
(b) Mobile homes;
(c) Keeping of farm animals;
(d) Horticulture;
(e) Veterinary clinic;
(f) Kennels;
(g) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business;
(b) Secondary Suites, Subject to Section 3.14 of this Bylaw.
(c) Seasonal produce stands;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the RR-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of dwellings
One single family dwelling
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
4.0 hectares
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
9.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
7.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
20%
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RR-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
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(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RR-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
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Downtown Commercial:
C-1
OCP Designation:
Downtown Commercial
5.15
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) The following retail trade industries:
(i) food, beverage and drug store;
(ii) shoe apparel, fabric and yarn store;
(iii) household furniture, appliance and furnishing store;
(iv) general retail store;
(v) other retail stores;
(b) beauty and barber shop;
(c) dry cleaning and laundry establishment;
(d) business and professional offices;
(e) medical and dental clinic;
(f) child care facility;
(g) billiard hall, bowling alley, dance hall and amusement arcade;
(h) theatre and cinema;
(i) financial institutions including insurance and security offices;
(j) travel agencies;
(k) school and studio for art, music, theatre and dancing;
(l) beauty and barber shop school
(m) fitness centre, racquet club and health spa;
(n) food service;
(o) tavern, night-club and pub;
(p) hotel and motels
(q) tourist information facility;
(r) club or lodge;
(s) dwelling units situated above the first storey of a commercial building other than a
parking garage; and;
dwelling units will be permitted on the ground floor only on that portion of a lot(s)
adjacent to 4th and 6th Ave between 13th and 14th Street and 6th and 9th Street.
(t) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the C-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of principal buildings
One
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
232 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
0.0 m
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No. 1215, 2004
October 26, 2004
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rear parcel line
6.0 m
interior side parcel line
0.0 m
exterior side parcel line
0.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
15.0 m or three storeys,
which ever is less
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
90%
(f) Maximum floor area ratio
2.5
(g) Lot Frontage
7.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the C-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the C-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Where dwelling units are proposed, it shall:
(i) be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii) be self contained;
(iii) have an entrance provided from outside the building separate from the
commercial use.
(iv) be located above the first storey of the building.
(d) In the C-1, Downtown Commercial zone, the off-street vehicle parking space
requirements of this Bylaw may be met by payment to the district of Invermere of
$4,500 per off-street parking space. The money collected shall be paid into a reserve
fund for the provision of new parking spaces
(e) Ground floor commercial must be built in conjunction with any planned dwelling units
adjacent 4th or 6th Ave. Dwelling units and commercial units may be located in
separate buildings on the same lot. Between 13th and 14th Street residential units
are permitted on the ground floor facing 13th and 14th to the maximum distance of 30
metres (98.5 feet) from 4th Avenue.
(5)(a) Off-Street Parking Requirements
Medical & Dental Clinics
2 per doctor or dentist
Food and Beverage Service
1 per the first 20 seats plus
1 per each additional 5 seats
of capacity
Accommodation Services
1 per accommodation unit
Clubs, Lodges, Halls
1 per 10 seats of capacity
All other permitted uses
1 per 232 m2 of gross floor area
Amending Bylaw
No. 1215, 2004
October 26, 2004
Amending Bylaw
No. 1265, 2006
January 10, 2006
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(b) Off-Street Loading Requirements
All person carrying out a permitted uses shall comply with the relevant provisions of
Section 4.4 of this Bylaw.
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Highway Tourist Commercial:
C-2
OCP Designation:
Gateway Commercial
5.16
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a)
motels;
(b)
eating and drinking establishments;
(c)
amusement park;
(d)
miniature golf;
(e)
marinas;
(f)
outdoor recreation services;
(g)
automobile sales and rentals;
(h)
boat sales and rentals;
(i)
carwashes;
(j)
convenience stores;
(k)
gas bars and service stations;
(l)
recreational vehicle sales, rentals and services;
(m)
veterinary clinics;
(n)
real estate services;
(o)
small engine and equipment sales, rental and repair;
(p)
plumbing and heating contractors;
(q)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw;
(r)
courier services;
(s)
video rental, sales and ancillary services;
(t)
computer sales and ancillary services;
(u)
printing and copier sales and ancillary services;
(v)
other electronic sales and ancillary services.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the C-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of principal buildings
One
(b) Maximum number of accessory dwelling units
One
(c)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
232 m2
(d)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
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Bylaw no.
1211, 2004
July 13, 2004
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front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
9.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(f)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
90%
(g) Maximum floor area ratio
2.5
(h) Lot Frontage
7.5 m
(5) Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the C-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the C-2 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Where an accessory dwelling unit is proposed, it shall:
(i) be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii) be self contained;
(iii) have an entrance provided from outside the building separate from the
commercial use.
(v) be located above the first storey of the building.
(d) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the C-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 3.10 of this Bylaw with respect to screening and
outdoor storage.
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Neighbourhood Commercial:
C-3
OCP Designation:
Neighborhood Commercial
5.17
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Convenience stores;
(b) Video rental and sales;
(c) Pension;
(d) Child Care Facility, Major;
(e) Business and Professional Offices;
(f) Beauty and Barber Shop;
(g) Multi-family Dwelling Units;
(h) Retail commercial subject to Section 4(d) of this bylaw;
(i) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2) Accessory Uses
(a) dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use, subject to subsection 3.14
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the C-3 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of principal buildings
One
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
600 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
rear parcel line
6.0 m
interior side parcel line
3.0 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Dwelling
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
30%
(f) Maximum floor area ratio
1.0
(g) Lot Frontage
15.0 m
Amended
Bylaw No.
1356, 2007
May 13, 2008
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(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the C-3 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the C-3 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Where dwelling units are proposed, it shall:
(i) be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii) be self contained;
(iii) have an entrance provided from outside the building separate from the
commercial use.
(vi) be located above the first storey of the building.
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Neighbourhood Commercial (CastleRock) :
C-4
OCP Designation:
Neighborhood Commercial
5.18
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Convenience stores;
(b) Video rental and sales;
(c) Pension;
(d) Multi-family Dwelling Units;
(e) Community Recreation Centre and Outdoor Recreation Facilities;
(f) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the C-4 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
1.0 hectare
(b) Maximum Permitted Density
50 dwelling units per hectare
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
rear parcel line
6.0 m
interior side parcel line
6.0 m
exterior side parcel line
6.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
15.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
30%
(f) Maximum floor area ratio
1.0
(g) Lot Frontage
15.0 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the C-4 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
Amending
Bylaw No.
1325, 2007
April 24, 2007
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(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the C-4 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Where dwelling units are proposed, it shall:
(i) be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii) be self contained;
(iii) have an entrance provided from outside the building separate from a
commercial use.
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Tourist Accommodation Zone:
CT-1
OCP Designation:
Resort and Tourist Recreation, Downtown Commercial
or Gateway Commercial
5.19
(1)
Permitted Uses:
(a) Motels, including motel apartment buildings;
(b) Row houses and town houses;
(c) Pension;
(d) Hostel; and
(e) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the CT-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of accessory dwelling units
One
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
1000 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
1.5 m
interior side parcel line
1.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
11.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
45%
(f) Lot Frontage
20.0 m
(4)
Other Regulations
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(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the CT-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the CT-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) Where an accessory dwelling unit is proposed, it shall:
(i) be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii) be self contained;
(iii) have an entrance provided from outside the building separate from the
commercial use.
(vii) be located above the first storey of the building.
(d) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the CT-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 3.10 of this Bylaw with respect to screening and
outdoor storage.
(e) On site amenity space shall be provided on the sum total of the following class of
dwellings to be developed on the property:
(i)
bachelor unit
14 m2
(ii)
one (1) bedroom
19 m2
(iii)
two (2) bedroom
38 m2
(iv)
three (3) bedroom
57 m2
(v)
four (4) bedroom
76 m2
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Comprehensive Development Zone 1 (Waterside):
CD-1
OCP Designation:
Downtown Commercial
5.20
This zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of Waterside, a mixed use,
commercial/residential development, including a hotel and conference centre, based on a
comprehensive plan.
(1)
Permitted and Accessory Uses:
(a)
Uses Permitted under Bylaw 1145, C-1 Zone, Downtown Commercial, sections
5.15 (1) and 5.15 (2)
(b)
As per attached Schedule "A"
(2)
Regulations
In the CD Zone - 1: Waterside, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and
no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the zone,
as described in subsections 3-8 and in the attached schedules.
(3)
Maximum number of buildings
(a)
As per schedule "B" - Site Plan
(4)
Maximum unit counts, and building areas
(a)
As per schedule "C" - Unit counts and area tabulations
(5)
Density
(a)
Minimum Density is 60 units per hectare.
(b)
Where the following amenities are provided, the maximum permitted site density
shall be in accordance with Schedule "D" - Density Tabulations:
i.
Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, to be provided in full prior to occupancy of the
first building of 5 stories or more
ii.
Aesthetic Improvements to 13th Street, to be completed prior to occupancy
of Phase 3, in accordance with Schedule "F"
iii. Waterside Boardwalk to be constructed in phases. Upon issuance of a
building permit for each phase a portion of the boardwalk shall be
completed.
iv. Municipal affordable housing needs assessment and implementation
strategy contribution in the amount of $10,000 to be provided at issuance
of a Development Permit
(6)
Size, Shape, and Siting of Buildings and Structures
(a)
As per schedules "B" - Site Plan and "G-1" to "G-5" - Site Sections
(b)
Maximum height defined from the height above finished grade at 4th Avenue shall
be 15.0 metres (50 feet).
(7)
Minimum lot sizes
(a)
As per schedule "D" - Site Plan, Column: Site Area
(8)
Project Phasing
(a)
As per schedule "E" - Project Phasing
Amending
Bylaw No.
1274, 2005
June 13,
2006
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(9)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a permitted use in the CD Zone-1 shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the R-1 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles
except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front
yard.
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Schedule "A"-
Permitted Land Uses
Phase
Designation
Building No.
Permitted Uses
Accessory Uses
Phase 1
1A
Hotel
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a
permitted use
1B
Conference Centre
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a
permitted use
Phase 2
2A
As per Downtown Commercial Zone C-1,
Bylaw 1145, Section 5.15 (1), Permitted Uses
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a
permitted use
Phase 3
3A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 4
4A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 5
Park; Conservation Area; Recreational
Reserve; Ecological Reserve
Eating and Drinking establishment accessory to a
permitted use; and Other uses, buildings and structures
accessory to a permitted use
Phase 6
6A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
6B
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 7
7A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
7B
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
7C
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 8
8A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 9
9A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
9B
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
9C
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 10
Boardwalk
Park; Conservation Area; Recreational
Reserve; Ecological Reserve
Eating and Drinking establishment accessory to a
permitted use; and Other uses, buildings and structures
accessory to a permitted use
Phase 11
11A
Multiple Family Dwelling
Home Based Business; and Other uses, buildings and
structures accessory to a permitted use
Phase 12
Train Station Public Building
Eating and Drinking establishment accessory to a
permitted use; and Other uses, buildings and structures
accessory to a permitted use
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Schedule "B"
Site Plan
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Schedule "C"
Unit Counts and Area Tabulations
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Schedule "D"
Density Tabulations
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Schedule "E"
Project Phasing
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Schedule "F"
13th Street Sections and Plan
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Schedule "G-1"
Site Sections
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Schedule "G-2"
Site Sections
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Schedule "G-3"
Site Sections
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Schedule "G-4"
Site Sections
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Schedule "G-5"
Site Sections
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Comprehensive Development Zone 2 (Cardel):
CD-2
OCP Designation:
Planned Residential
5.20(a)
This zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the residential development of Parcel A,
Block I, KD Plan 1052, DL 1092, based on a comprehensive plan.
(1)
Permitted and Accessory Uses:
(a) Multi-family dwelling;
(b) Row houses and town houses;
(c)
Apartment buildings;
(d) Recreation facilities.
(2)
Regulations
In the CD Zone - 2: Cardel, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no
plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the zone, as
described in the attached schedules.
(3)
Maximum number of buildings
(a)
As per schedule "A" - Site Plan.
(4)
Density
(a)
Minimum Density is 33 units per hectare.
(b)
Where non-market and rental housing is dedicated to a municipally operated
housing authority, society or cooperative or a Housing Agreement under the
Local Government Act is entered into, the density shall be as follows:
I.
For each unit dedicated to non-market or rental housing under a
municipally operated housing authority, society, cooperative or Housing
Agreement, the density shall increase by one residential dwelling unit to a
maximum density of 80 dwelling units per hectare.
(5)
Size, Shape, and Siting of Buildings and Structures
(a)
As per schedules "A" - Site Plan and "C-1" to "C-2" - Site Sections
(b)
Maximum height shall be 12.0 metres (39 feet).
(6)
Minimum lot sizes
(a)
As per schedule "D" - Site Plan, Column: Site Area
(7)
Recreation and Amenity Space
No person shall site dwelling units in the CD-2 zone, which has less than 15.0 m2 of
recreational or amenity space per dwelling unit.
(8)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a permitted use in the CD Zone-2 shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
Amending
Bylaw
No.1309, 2007
November 27,
2007
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(b)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the CD-2 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles
except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front
yard.
(c)
No person shall use of permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the CD-2 zone
for the storage of vehicles, trailers, motorhomes or boats or other recreational
vehicles.
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Schedule "A"
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Schedule "B"
2128
0
2121
2141
2110
2020
2111
1310
2121
2129
2133
221
0
1301
0
250
1901
2200
2001
2173
2206
1307
2165
2036
2135
1311
2169
2041
211
2161
0
201
1301
2001
2203
2030
2044
2177
1980
2101
1931
200
1911
2129
2157
0
2123
2001
2011
2021
231
2161
2153
1305
2151
2117
2111
2113
2181
2181
1300
2117
2138
0
0
1920
1311
1929
2171
1919
2131
2104
2124
2051
2130
2134
2125
2120
2201
1912
2109
2105
2031
2101
2031
2141
2220
1263
0
0
2144
0
0
PINETREE RD.
15TH AVE.
PINERIDGE DR.
RR-1 TO CD-2
RR-2 TO CD-2
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Schedule "C-1
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Schedule "C-2"
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Resort Recreation Zone:
Res-1
OCP Designation:
Resort Recreation
5.21
(1)
Permitted Uses
(a) golf courses.
(b) marinas.
(c) equestrian centres.
(d) athletic fields.
(e) racquet courts.
(f) Resort accommodation
(g) swimming pools.
(h) hiking and riding trails.
(i) recreational vehicle parks.
(j) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use;
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the RES-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of dwelling units
One Single Family Dwelling
accessory to a permitted use
And 30 resort
accommodation units per ha
of usable site area
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
8.0 ha
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
7.5 m
Rear parcel line
7.5 m
interior side parcel line
7.5 m
exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
7.5 m
rear parcel line
7.5 m
interior side parcel line
7.5 m
exterior side parcel line
7.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
12.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
30%
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(4)
Recreational vehicle park regulations
(a)
The minimum site area for a recreational vehicle park shall be 1.0 ha.
(b)
Each recreational vehicle space shall be not less than 140 m² in area, clearly
distinguishable from adjacent recreational vehicle spaces and accessible from the
internal road system. Recreational vehicle spaces shall not be directly accessible
from a highway.
(c)
All recreational vehicle spaces shall have access by an internal roadway system.
(d)
no buildings or structures of a permanent nature shall be constructed, erected or
located on any campground space, except for non-habitable structures designed
for use by successive occupants of the campground space of site including, but
not limited to, picnic shelters and barbecue pits;
(e)
a campground or recreational vehicle park shall have immediately within its
boundaries a buffer area of 7.5 m (24.6 ft) adjacent to highway rights-of-way and
3.0 m (9.8 ft) adjacent to other boundaries within which no campground space,
residential accommodation, parking, refuse disposal areas, privies, service
buildings or recreational areas, except for waterfront recreation, shall be
permitted;
(f)
the only roadways permitted in the buffer area are those which cross it as close to
right angles as practicable and connect directly with the roadway system
contained within the remainder of the campground or recreational vehicle park;
(g)
a campground or recreational vehicle park shall have open space for playground,
park, sports, games and similar recreational uses in the amount of not less than
five percent (5%) of the area of the campground or recreational vehicle park. This
area shall not include buffer areas, parking areas, accessory buildings,
campground spaces, driveways or storage areas.
(h)
A chain link fence not exceeding 1.8 metres in height and a continuous hedge or
row of trees shall be established along all boundaries of a recreational vehicle
park adjacent to a street, other than areas used for access drives, lanes or
walkways.
(5)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a permitted use in the RES-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RES-1 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles
except for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front
yard.
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Resort Accommodation and Recreation Zone:
RES-2
OCP Designation:
Resort and Tourist Recreation
5.22
(1)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Hotels, motels and lodges including time-share condominiums;
(b)
Eating and Drinking Establishments;
(c)
Outdoor recreation facilities;
(d)
Indoor recreation facilities;
(e)
Marinas;
(f)
Arts and cultural facilities;
(g)
Recreational vehicle park;
(h)
Theatres and cinemas;
(i)
Amusement park including waterslides;
(j)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Retail stores accessory to a permitted use;
(b)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory
to above permitted uses.
(3)
Regulations
In the RES-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of dwelling units
30 Resort Accommodation
units per hectare
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
2000 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
15.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
50%
(4)
Recreational vehicle park regulations
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(a)
The minimum site area for a recreational vehicle park shall be 1.0 ha.
(b)
Each recreational vehicle space shall be not less than 140 m² in area, clearly
distinguishable from adjacent recreational vehicle spaces and accessible from the
internal road system. Recreational vehicle spaces shall not be directly accessible
from a highway.
(c)
All recreational vehicle spaces shall have access by an internal roadway system.
(d)
no buildings or structures of a permanent nature shall be constructed, erected or
located on any campground space, except for non-habitable structures designed
for use by successive occupants of the campground space of site including, but not
limited to, picnic shelters and barbecue pits;
(f)
a campground or recreational vehicle park shall have immediately within its
boundaries a buffer area of 7.5 m (24.6 ft) adjacent to highway rights-of-way and
3.0 m (9.8 ft) adjacent to other boundaries within which no campground space,
residential accommodation, parking, refuse disposal areas, privies, service
buildings or recreational areas, except for waterfront recreation, shall be permitted;
(g)
the only roadways permitted in the buffer area are those which cross it as close to
right angles as practicable and connect directly with the roadway system contained
within the remainder of the campground or recreational vehicle park;
(h)
a campground or recreational vehicle park shall have open space for playground,
park, sports, games and similar recreational uses in the amount of not less than
five percent (5%) of the area of the campground or recreational vehicle park. This
area shall not include buffer areas, parking areas, accessory buildings,
campground spaces, driveways or storage areas.
(i)
A chain link fence not exceeding 1.8 metres in height and a continuous hedge or
row of trees shall be established along all boundaries of a recreational vehicle park
adjacent to a street, other than areas used for access drives, lanes or walkways.
(5)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RES-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Parts 4, 5 and 6 of this Bylaw.
(b)
All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RES-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 4.12 of this Bylaw with respect to screening of
outdoor storage.
(c)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RES-2 zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except
for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(d)
No person shall establish a rifle, archery, trap and skeet range in the RES-2 zone
less than 50 m (164 ft) from a parcel line, and not less than 100 m (381.1 ft) from
an existing dwelling not on the same parcel.
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Resort Accommodation and Recreation Zone:
RES-2A
OCP Designation:
Resort and Tourist Recreation
5.22(a) (1)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Hotels, motels and lodges including time-share condominiums;
(b)
Multi-family residential;
(c)
Eating and Drinking Establishments;
(d)
Outdoor recreation facilities;
(e)
Indoor recreation facilities;
(f)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Retail stores accessory to a permitted use;
(b)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory
to above permitted uses.
(3)
Regulations
In the RES-2a zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of dwelling units
125 units per hectare
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
2000 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
4.5 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
15.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(e)
Maximum parcel coverage for parcels
50%
(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RES-2a zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Parts 4, 5 and 6 of this Bylaw.
Amending
Bylaw No.
1213, 2004
September
14, 2004
District of Invermere
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(b)
All persons carrying out a use permitted in the RES-2a zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 4.12 of this Bylaw with respect to screening of outdoor
storage.
(c)
No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the RES-2a zone
for the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except
for the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
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Hotel Resort Zone:
Res-3
OCP Designation:
Hotel Resort
5.23
(1) Permitted Uses
(a)
hotels and motels;
(b)
multi-family residential;
(c)
indoor recreation facilities, including but not limited to racquet courts, fitness
clubs, health spas or similar establishments;
(d)
licensed lounges, bars, night clubs, cabarets;
(e)
restaurants, cafes, bistros and confectioneries for the sale and consumption of
food;
(f)
gift shops, antique stores, arts and crafts shops, sports shops including
recreational equipment rental;
(g)
studios for art, music, theatre and dancing;
(h)
theatres and cinemas;
(i)
marinas including launching ramps, moorage, and boat rentals, but excluding
marine service and repair;
(j)
tourist information booths;
(k)
outdoor recreation facilities, including but not limited to golf courses including
mini-golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, parks, picnic sites, playgrounds;
(l)
theme park attractions including water slides;
(m)
recreational vehicle parks,
(n)
conference centres, and
(o)
buildings and structures accessory to the permitted use.
(2)
No use, building or structure referred to in section 5.20 (1)(b) to (o) shall be permitted
unless one of the uses referred to in section 5.20 (1)(a) is in existence on the same
site, and for the purposes of this provision a hotel or motel use is in existence if a
building or structure to accommodate that use is under construction on the same site
and construction is proceeding without interruption except that which may be caused by
ordinary seasonal delays and in accordance with any construction schedule that may
be set out in a covenant registered under section 219 of the Land Title Act.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), only those uses set out in Schedule "F" of this Bylaw,
shall be permitted on Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 267, Kootenay District, Plan NEP18891
and a portion of Mulock Street, and those uses shall only be permitted in the area
indicated on Schedule "F" in respect of which they are set out. Where the location of a
boundary of an area does not follow a legally defined line and the distances are not
specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by scaling from
Schedule "F". [Bylaw No. 999, 1998]
(4)
Density
(a)
The maximum overall density permitted for all the combined residential and hotel
or motel uses shall not exceed 50 dwelling units per gross hectare of site area,
with four (4) hotel or motel units being equal to one dwelling unit for the purposes
of density calculations.
(b)
The maximum permitted gross floor area ratio is 1.5.
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(c)
In addition to the limits set out in subsections (1) and (2), the following maximum
densities shall apply to Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 267, Kootenay District, Plan
NEP18891:
multi-family residential
106 units;
hotel timeshare units
64 units;
hotel suites
200 units; and
commercial
3550 m²
(5)
Site Coverage
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 45% of the site area.
(6)
Site Area
The minimum site area is 4000 m². For the purposes of this provision, site area shall
mean a parcel, a portion of a parcel or a group of contiguous parcels or rights of way,
under common ownership occupied or intended to be occupied by a use, buildings or
structures within one zone including land that would be contiguous to the parcel if not
for a public roadway, river or stream.
(7)
Yards
The following setbacks shall apply to the external boundaries of the site being
developed:
(a)
the minimum front yard shall be 4.5 metres.
(b)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 1.5 metres.
(c)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 4.5 metres.
(d)
the minimum rear yard shall be 4.5 metres.
(8)
Off-Street Parking
(a)
Structured off-street parking (parkade) for any development in a Hotel Resort
Zone shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:
STALL WIDTH
PARKING ANGLE
AISLE WIDTH
STALL DEPTH
PERPENDICULAR
TO AISLE
STALL WIDTH
PERPENDICULAR TO
AISLE
Metres
Degrees
Metres
Metres
Metres
2.60
90
7.20
5.40
2.60
2.60
75
6.12
5.64
2.69
2.60
60
4.82
5.49
3.00
2.60
45
4.00
5.00
3.68
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (1), off-street parking spaces and loading
spaces shall be provided in accordance with section 3.13.0 of this Bylaw.
(9)
Height Restriction
(a)
No building or structure shall exceed the following heights:
hotel or motels
45 metres
town houses
3 storeys or 9.5 metres - whichever is less
apartments
20 metres
outdoor water slides
30 metres; and
all other uses
3 storeys or 12 metres - whichever is less
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(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), only those heights set out in Schedule "G" of this
Bylaw shall be permitted in the areas of Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 267, Kootenay
District, Plan NEP18891 and a portion of Mulock Street, in respect of which they
are set out on Schedule "G".
For the purposes of this subsection height shall be defined as the maximum
vertical elevation of the building envelope within which a building or structure
may be constructed. the vertical elevation shall be defined in metres above sea
level (ASL). section 3.8.0 shall apply
(10) Fence Height Restriction
(a)
No fence shall exceed 1.8 m in height.
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Light Industrial Zone:
M-1
OCP Designation:
Light Industrial
5.24
(1)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Veterinary clinic;
(b)
Kennel;
(c)
Auction service;
(d)
Truck transport industry;
(e)
Motor vehicle repair shop;
(f)
Refrigerated warehousing industry;
(g)
Storage and warehousing industry including the
storage of recreational vehicles and boats;
(h)
The following manufacturing industries:
(i)
food industry,
(ii)
soft drink industry,
(iii)
ornamental and arts and crafts product,
(iv)
publishing and printing industry,
(v)
sign and display industry,
(vi)
clothing;
(i)
The following construction industries:
(i)
building, developing and general contracting industry,
(ii)
trade contracting industry;
(j)
Power laundry or dry cleaning plant;
(k)
Sale, rental and repair of:
(i)
appliances,
(ii)
light equipment;
(l)
Machine shop;
(m)
Bottle collection and recycling depot;
(n)
Building supply and lawn and garden shop;
(o)
Crematorium;
(p)
Taxidermy service;
(q)
Public building;
(r)
The following forestry related operations:
(i)
forestry field office;
(ii)
woodlands division office;
(iii)
forestry consulting office;
(s)
Bulk fuel distributors, including commercial cardlock operations;
(t)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw;
(u)
Fitness Center.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Retail sale of products accessory to a permitted use;
(b)
Gasoline sales accessory to motor vehicle repair shop;
(c)
Food service accessory to a permitted use;
(d)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the M-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of principal buildings
One
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
1100 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
3.0 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
3.0 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
Principal Building
12.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the M-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the M-1 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the M-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 4.12 of this Bylaw with respect to screening of outdoor
storage.
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Heavy Industrial Zone:
M-2
OCP Designation:
Heavy Industrial
5.25
(1)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Uses permitted in the Light Industrial Zone (M-1), Section 5.21(1)
(b)
Wood industry;
(c)
Primary metal industry;
(d)
Fabricated metal products industry;
(e)
Mineral and chemical production and mineral and chemical
product industry;
(f)
Storage of waste petroleum products;
(g)
Mineral and hydrocarbon extraction;
(h)
Sale, service, and repair of heavy equipment;
(i)
Concrete or asphalt plant;
(j)
Sanitary landfill site;
(k)
Welding shop;
(l)
Horticulture;
(m)
Harvesting, transport and storage of forest resources;
silviculture practices and Christmas tree management;
(n)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Retail sale of products manufactured on the site;
(b)
Food service accessory to a permitted use;
(c)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the M-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Maximum number of principal buildings
One
(b)
Minimum parcel size, subject to sections 3.15 &
3.16
4000 m2
(c)
Minimum setbacks:
Principal buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
6.0 m
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
Accessory buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
4.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(d)
Maximum height for:
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Principal Building
12.0 m
Accessory buildings and structures
4.5 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a) All persons carrying out a permitted use in the M-2 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Sections 3 and 4 of this Bylaw.
(b) No person shall use or permit the use of any portion of a parcel in the M-2 zone for
the wrecking and repair of vehicles or for the storage of derelict vehicles except for
the storage of not more than one derelict vehicle in other than the front yard.
(c) All persons carrying out a use permitted in the M-1 zone shall comply with the
relevant provisions of Section 3.12 of this Bylaw with respect to screening of outdoor
storage.
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Public Institutional Zone:
P-1
OCP Designation:
Public Institutional
5.26
(1)
Permitted Uses
Within the P-1 zone the following uses only are permitted:
(a)
Public school, college, and university;
(b)
Church including counselling services and facilities;
(c)
Group home;
(d)
Group day care;
(e)
Community hall, club, and lodge;
(f)
Rest home;
(g)
Senior citizens centre;
(h)
Hospitals and diagnostic centre;
(i)
Library;
(j)
Public building;
(k)
Cemetery;
(l)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use subject to subsection (3) and (6)(b);
(b)
Other uses, buildings and structure accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the P-1 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no plan of
subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the table below.
Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2 establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of accessory dwellings
one
(b)
Minimum setbacks:
All buildings and structures from:
front parcel line
7.5 m
rear parcel line
4.5 m
interior side parcel line
4.5 m
exterior side parcel line
4.5 m
(c)
Maximum height for all buildings and structures
12.0 m
(d)
Maximum parcel coverage
40%
(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
Where an accessory dwelling is a manufactured home, it must be located on a
non-permanent foundation.
(b)
Where an accessory dwelling is not a manufactured home, the accessory
dwelling must:
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(i)
be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal building;
(ii)
be self-contained;
(iii)
have an entrance provided from outside the building, separate from that
of the principal use;
(iv)
be located above the first storey of the building or behind the principal
use in the building.
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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ZONE:
P-2
OCP Designation:
Recreational and Environmental Lands
5.27
(1)
Permitted uses
Within the P-2 zone, the following uses and no others are permitted:
(a)
Park, campground and park reserve;
(b)
Sports field and athletic facility;
(c)
Conservation area, recreation reserve, ecological reserve, wildlife
sanctuary;
(d)
Park office, maintenance facility and works yard;
(e)
Heritage and archaeological display site;
(f)
Museum;
(g)
Fairground and exhibition ground;
(h)
Public boat launch;
(i)
Agricultural, silvicultural, horticultural, wildlife research centre, including
fish hatchery;
(j)
Agriculture;
(k)
Public building.
(2)
Accessory uses
(a) Dwelling unit accessory to a permitted use;
(b) Eating and drinking establishment accessory to a permitted use;
(c) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
(3)
Regulations
In the P-2 zone, no building or structure may be constructed or placed and no
plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations contained in the
table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated. Column 2
establishes the regulations.
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
(a)
Number of accessory dwellings
One
(b)
Minimum setbacks:
All buildings and structures from:
Front parcel line
7.5 m
Rear parcel line
6.0 m
interior side parcel line
6.0 m
exterior side parcel line
6.0 m
(c)
Maximum height for all buildings and structures
10.0 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
Where an accessory dwelling is a manufactured home, it must be
located on a non-permanent foundation.
(b)
Where an accessory dwelling is not a manufactured home, the
accessory dwelling must:
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(i)
be designed and constructed as an integral part of the principal
building;
(ii)
be self-contained;
(iii)
have an entrance provided from outside the building, separate
from that of the principal use;
(iv)
be located above the first storey of the building or behind the
principal use in the building.
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Water Zone (Residential):
W-1
OCP Designation:
Water Zone
5.28
(1)
Permitted Uses
Within the W-1 zone, the following uses are permitted accessory to a permitted use on
the adjoining upland parcel and no others are permitted:
(a) Dock;
(b) Swimming platform;
(c) Mooring buoy, subject to (4)(a);
(d) Launch ramp;
(e) Moorage, including overnight moorage;
(f) Uses permitted under Section 3.3 (k), (l), (m), and (n).
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Boat lift.
(3)
Regulations
In the W-1 zone, no structure may be constructed or placed which contravenes the
regulations contained in the table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated.
Column 2 establishes the regulation.
Column 1
Column 2
(a) Density (maximum number of structures)
(i) Dock
(ii) Swimming platform
(iii) Mooring buoy
1 per adjoining parcel, subject to (4)(c)
1 per adjoining parcel, subject to (4)(c)
1 per adjoining parcel
(b) Maximum size
(i) Dock surface area (including walkway)
(ii) Dock width
(iii) Swimming platform
20 m2
1.5 m (walkway portion)
3.0 m (dock surface)
16 m2
(c) Minimum distance for dock(s) from adjoining
property line extension measured perpendicular to
the shoreline
5 m or
6 m if adjoining a highway or W-3 zone
(d) Minimum distance from dock(s), boathouses,
swimming platforms, or other structures fully or
partially within the water
(i) Docks
10 m
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(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
All mooring buoys must be placed in accordance with the Private Buoy
Regulation under the Canada Shipping Act and are subject to review and
approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
(b)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps, and swimming platforms are
subject to review and approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
(c)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps and swimming platforms must be
in accordance with a licence of occupation or lease issued by the province under
the Land Act or the applicable Crown Land Use Operational Policy.
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Water Zone (Group Moorage):
W-2
OCP Designation:
Water Zone
5.29
(1)
Permitted Uses
Within the W-2 zone, the following uses and no others are permitted:
(a)
Group moorage facility;
(b)
Swimming platform;
(c)
Launch ramp;
(d)
Groyne, breakwater;
(e)
Moorage, including overnight moorage;
(f)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 (k), (l), (m), and (n).
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a) Boat lift.
(3)
Regulations
In the W-2 zone, no structure may be constructed or placed which contravenes the
regulations contained in the table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated.
Column 2 establishes the regulation.
Column 1
Column 2
(a) Minimum distance from dock(s), boathouses,
swimming platforms, or other structures fully or
partially within the water:
(i) Dock
10 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps, and swimming platforms are
subject to review and approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
(b)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps and swimming platforms must be
in accordance with a licence of occupation or lease issued by the province under
the Land Act or the applicable Crown Land Use Operational Policy.
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Water Zone (Institutional):
W-3
OCP Designation:
Water Zone
5.30
(1)
Permitted Uses
Within the W-3 zone, the following uses and no others are permitted:
(a)
Dock;
(b)
Swimming platform;
(c)
Launch ramp;
(d)
Moorage, subject to Section (3)(c);
(e)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 (k), (l), (m), and (n).
(2)
Regulations
In the W-3 zone, no structure may be constructed or placed which contravenes the
regulations contained in the table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated.
Column 2 establishes the regulation.
Column 1
Column 2
(a) Maximum Size of a swimming platform
20 m2
(b) Minimum distance for docks from the zone
boundary
5 m
6 m if adjoining a highway or W-3 zone
(c) Minimum distance from adjacent docks
(i) Dock
10 m
(3)
Other Regulations
(a)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps, and swimming platforms are
subject to review and approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
(b)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps and swimming platforms must be
in accordance with a licence of occupation or lease issued by the province under
the Land Act.
(c)
Overnight moorage is not permitted.
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Water Zone (Commercial):
W-4
OCP Designation:
Water Zone
5.31
(1)
Permitted Uses
Within the W-4 zone, the following uses are permitted accessory to a permitted use on
the adjoining parcel and no others are permitted:
(a)
Marina;
(b)
Moorage, including overnight moorage;
(c)
Uses permitted under Section 3.3 (k), (l), (m), and (n).
(2)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Boat lift.
(3)
Regulations
In the W-4 zone, no structure may be constructed or placed which contravenes the
regulations contained in the table below. Column 1 identifies the matter to be regulated.
Column 2 establishes the regulation.
Column 1
Column 2
(a) Minimum distance from dock(s), boathouses,
swimming platforms, or other structures fully or
partially within the water:
(i) Dock
10 m
(4)
Other Regulations
(a)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps, and swimming platforms are
subject to review and approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act.
(b)
The placement and use of docks, launch ramps and swimming platforms must be
in accordance with a licence of occupation or lease issued by the province under
the Land Act or the applicable Crown Land Use Operational Policy.
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SECTION 6 REPEAL AND ADOPTION
6.1
Effective Date
This Bylaw shall come into force and take affect upon the final reading and adoption thereof.
6.2
Repeal of Previous Bylaws
"The Village of Invermere Zoning Bylaw No. 372, 1982 and all amendments thereto is hereby
repealed.
Read a First Time on the 22nd day of October, 2002
Read a Second Time of the 22nd day of October, 2002
Read a Third Time on the 26th day of November, 2002
ADOPTED on this 26th day of November, 2002
_______________________________
_______________________________
MAYOR
Chief Administrative Officer
Certified a true copy of Bylaw No. _________
this _____ day of ______________,200__.
______________________________
Clerk