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VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 611, 2007
Consolidated for Convenience (January 3, 2019)
Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007
Consolidated to January 3, 2019
VILLAGE OF NEW DENVER
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 611, 2007
A bylaw to adopt the Village of New Denver Official Community Plan pursuant to
Part 29, Division 1 of the Local Government Act.
NOW THEREFORE Council of the Village of New Denver, in open meeting assembled
hereby enacts as follows:
I.
TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the Village of New Denver Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007.
II.
APPLICATION
The Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007 applies
to all lands within the Village of New Denver as outlined on
Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
The provisions of this Bylaw include:
Schedule 'A' - Vision, Objectives & Policies
Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map
Schedule 'C' - Transportation & Trails Map
Schedule 'D' - Hazard Map
Schedule 'E' - Development Permit Area Building Design Guidelines
The attached schedules form part of this Bylaw and constitute, The Village of
New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007 pursuant to Part 26
of the Local Government Act of British Columbia.
In accordance with Section 882 of the Local Government Act, this Bylaw has been
examined in conjunction with financial plan and the waste management plan of the
Village of New Denver.
lll.
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007 is intended to
ensure that decisions on the use and development of property within the Village of
New Denver shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map are made with
regard to the provisions identified in Part 26 of the Local Government Act.
The Plan is intended to form the basis for regulatory land use bylaws, capital
expenditure programming and to provide guidance and information for private and
public agencies and individuals.
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IV.
AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENT OF THE LEGISLATION
Section 876 of the Local Government Act gives the Village of New Denver the
authority to adopt an official community plan.
Section 877 of the Local Government Act identifies the content that must be
addressed in an official community plan.
Section 878 of the Local Government Act identifies policies, which a local
government may include within an official community plan.
An Official Community Plan prohibits local government from stating anything but
broad objectives on matters beyond its jurisdiction unless the Minister of
Community Services, under Section 877(1) (g) specifically permits it.
Nevertheless, the Plan may indicate directions which the Village intends to take in
order to encourage senior levels of government and agencies with authority to
undertake certain actions consistent with the Plan.
V.
DEFINITION OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
The Official Community Plan is a document that defines a set of general objectives
and policies for the Plan Area. It provides a conceptual framework for decision-
making concerning land use in the Plan Area and the form and character of land
use patterns. It is intended as a reference for public and private agencies, groups
and individuals.
The Community Plan becomes official when it is adopted through bylaw.
Implementation of an Official Community Plan helps assure that future decisions of
the Council of the Village of New Denver and government agencies will be
compatible with the defined objectives and policies.
Preparation of the Community Plan involved public input and reflects community
views on what are most important considerations in land use matters. Private
investors may use the Plan as a source of guidelines, which may impact on project
decisions. The Plan also suggests ways in which senior levels of government can
co-ordinate their responsibilities with the preferences of the Community.
VI.
CONSULTATION
Pursuant to Section 879 of the Local Government Act, the Village of New Denver
has provided numerous opportunities through open houses, workshops,
questionnaires, invitations, presentations and referrals to numerous persons,
organizations and authorities that may be affected by the official community plan.
The content of the official community plan has been based on input from the public
and referral agency comments. The official community plan was referred to the
Regional District of Central Kootenay, Village of Silverton, Village of Slocan, the
Lower Kootenay Band, School District No. 10, the Interior Health Authority, the
Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Forests and
Range, the Ministry of Community Services, the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the
Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Advisory Planning
Commission for RDCK Electoral Area H North Advisory Planning Commission.
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VII. ADMINISTRATION
The Council of the Village of New Denver has four categories available for
implementation of the Plan: a zoning bylaw, development permits, temporary
commercial and industrial use permits, and covenants.
The Plan may be amended by the Village of New Denver on its own initiative or in
response to an application for amendment.
VIII. REPEAL
The Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw 414, 1993, is hereby
repealed.
IX.
SEVERANCE
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or Phrase of this Bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalid portion shall be severed and the decision that is invalid shall not affect the
validity of the remainder.
X.
READINGS, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION
READ A FIRST TIME this 10th day of July 2007.
READ A SECOND TIME this 10th day of July 2007.
SECOND READING RESCINED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 254 DATED
AUGUST 14, 2007 WITH AMENDMENTS TO BYLAW NO. 611 AS PER
RESOLUTION 254 AND THEREAFTER BYLAW NO. 611 READ A SECOND
TIME BY CONTENT AS REVISED THIS 14th day of August 2007.
WHEREAS A PUBLIC HEARING was held on the
day of
, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME this
day of
, 2007.
RECONSIDERED AND ADOPTED this day of
, 2007.
Mayor
Clerk
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SCHEDULE A
Vision, Objectives & Policies
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.
VISION ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.
LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION ...................................................................................... 6
3.
GENERAL FORM AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE ......... 7
4.
RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................................................... 8
5.
COMMERCIAL ................................................................................................................. 10
6.
INDUSTRIAL .................................................................................................................... 12
7.
PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL........................................................................................ 12
8.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ........................................................................................... 13
9.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES .............................................................................. 14
10.
ROADWAYS .................................................................................................................... 15
11.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND HAZARDOUS AREAS ....................................15
12.
TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE................................................. 16
13.
REDESIGNATION CRITERIA ......................................................................................... 17
14.
COMMERCIAL CORE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA ............................................... 17
SCHEDULE 'E' Development Permit Area Building Design Guidelines..........................19
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1.
VISION
1.1. New Denver is a beautiful, safe, healthy, friendly and ecologically sound lake-
front community. The future vision of New Denver continues this tradition by
encouraging development that is sustainable and meets community desires
through efficient and effective policies, services and programmes designed for
all residents and property owners.
New Denver's future built and natural environment must respect the diverse
natural setting and must optimize recreational and economic opportunities for all;
The Vision shall promote a variety of personal and public opportunities within an
overall context of sustainable ecological balance.
The vision for the Village of New Denver includes:
1.1.1. Safe and affordable housing;
1.1.2. Public ownership and public management of the Slocan Lake foreshore
and Carpenter Creek riparian area;
1.1.3. A commercial core focused on 6th Avenue, and which provides a unique
shopping experience for residents and tourists alike;
1.1.4. Connections and links to resources, activities and assets outside the
Village boundaries;
1.1.5. A full range of health, educational, institutional and other social services
within the municipal boundary.
1.1.6. Protection of water quality of Slocan Lake and Carpenter Creek to ensure
the health and resilience of the Village's water supply and ecosystem.
2.
LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
2.1.
The future use and development of land within the Village of New Denver shall
be consistent with the overall pattern of land use depicted on Schedule 'B' -
Land Use Designations Map, based on the following land use designations.
2.1.1. Single Family Residential
2.1.2. Multiple Family Residential
2.1.3. Commercial
2.1.4. Public and Institutional
2.1.5. Parks and Open Space
2.1.6. Environmental Reserve
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2.2.
The general types of use encouraged in each land use designation are
explained in subsequent sections of this bylaw.
2.3.
Council recognizes that some existing land uses do not conform to the
designations shown on the Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map. The
intent of Council is not to change the use of this land in the immediate future,
but to illustrate the preferred pattern of land use as redevelopment occurs
while this Official Community Plan is in force.
3.
GENERAL FORM AND CHARACTER OF EXISTING AND FUTURE LAND USE
3.1.
Objectives
3.1.1. To encourage a land use pattern that provides for the health, safety,
convenience and enjoyment of residents and visitors, while striving to
recognize existing land use patterns and minimize future land use
conflicts.
3.1.2. To encourage growth principles as follows:
3.1.2.1 To preserve open spaces, natural beauty and environmentally
sensitive areas
3.1.2.2.
To support new development within areas where existing
infrastructure has capacity to service the development before
developing new infrastructure;
3.1.2.3
To provide opportunities for walking, cycling, kayaking,
canoeing and sailing as alternatives to carbon-fuel based
transportation;
3.1.2.4
To promote new development or redevelopment that shall strive
to be sustainable and sympathetic to the community character;
3.1.2.5
To see that new and redevelopment utilizes green technology
wherever possible;
3.1.2.6
To encourage citizens to be active in community life and
decision-making;
3.1.2.7
To encourage land use that promotes local food security.
3.1.3. To encourage bear awareness activities for all citizens.
3.1.4. To encourage and work with other government agencies and the general
public to minimize interface fire hazard.
3.1.5. To encourage the development of a comprehensive management plan
for Slocan Lake.
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3.2.
Policies
3.2.1. Council's policy is to generally direct single family residential
development to existing residential areas, including the main part of the
village surrounding the commercial core and the 'Orchard' area south of
Carpenter Creek.
3.2.2. Council's policy is to generally direct multiple family residential use to
areas in the core commercial area, near the school, near the Slocan
Community Health Centre and in areas where conflicts with other uses
will be minimized.
3.2.3. Council's policy is to direct commercial uses to the compact commercial
core centered on 6th Avenue, Slocan Avenue and parts of Union Street
and Highway 31A.
3.2.4. Council's policy is to recognize the location of existing public and
institutional uses.
3.2.5. Council's policy is to maintain parks and open space along the Slocan
Lake waterfront, along Carpenter Creek, and in Centennial Park.
3.2.6. Council's policy is to ensure that the general form of new development is
compatible with the quiet, small town, natural pristine character of New
Denver.
3.2.7. Council's policy is to continually review and respond to community need
with respect to domestic and farm animal regulations within New Denver.
3.2.8. Council's policy is to provide information and educational opportunities
for bear awareness to New Denver and surroundings.
3.2.9. Council's policy is to provide information and educational opportunities
for interface fire hazards to property owners and tourists.
3.2.10. Council's policy is to work together with other government agencies to
establish a comprehensive management plan for Slocan Lake, that would
ensure the protection of the water quality of the lake for fisheries.
4.
RESIDENTIAL
4.1.
Objectives
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4.1.1. To retain the existing residential density and character, with some
exceptions to allow housing types and densities that can accommodate a
wide range of socioeconomic and age groups.
4.1.2. To encourage full-time resident ownership of property wherever possible.
4.2.
Policies
4.2.1. Council's policy is that single family residential land uses including single
family homes, duplexes, homes with one suite, home based businesses,
and bed and breakfast establishments shall locate in the Single Family
Residential designation on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
4.2.2. Council's policy is to ensure that a single family residential land use
remains the dominant form of land use in New Denver.
4.2.3. Council policy is to allow secondary suites in single family residences,
provided that the suite conforms to minimum health and safety
requirements. Dwellings with secondary suites should retain the
characteristics of a single family dwelling.
4.2.4. Council policy is to allow buildings that are accessory to a principal
dwelling unit to be used as an accessory residence for family use or long
term rentals of not less that a six (6) month period, provided that the
accessory residence conforms to health and safety requirements and is
not an existing legal non-conforming building.
4.2.5. Council's policy is to allow limited use of existing single family residences
for tourist accommodation use for community events to be regulated
through zoning and business licensing.
4.2.6. Council's policy is to encourage residential infill development on existing
vacant single family residential lots, provided soil conditions can
accommodate on-site sewage disposal.
4.2.7. Council recognizes that New Denver only has a limited number of
developable vacant residential lots within its boundaries. Furthermore,
recent efforts to expand boundaries (for provisions of water services)
were turned down; therefore, Council's policy is to accommodate
demand for residential land by directing single family dwellings to existing
vacant lots, or by accommodating a limited range of multi-family
development on specific sites as shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use
Designations Map.
4.2.8. Council's policy is to direct multi-family developments to areas
designated as Multiple Family Residential on Schedule 'B' - Land Use
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Designations Map. Multi-family residential development includes
townhouses, row houses and cluster housing.
4.2.9. Council will actively encourage multi-family housing for seniors,
handicapped residents, low income residents, and renters in areas where
conflicts with other uses will be minimized.
4.2.10. Within the commercial core area, Council's policy is to encourage
combined commercial and residential uses.
4.2.11. Council's policy for combined commercial and residential uses is that
residential uses in the form of apartments or townhouses shall locate
either above of behind the commercial use.
4.2.12. Council's policy is to encourage residential development designated for
seniors to locate either in the commercial core area or adjacent to the
Slocan Community Health Centre.
4.2.13. Council's policy is to improve the appearance of dwellings by
appropriately enforcing the Village's unsightly premises bylaw.
4.2.14. Council's policy is to limit the height of single family residential and
multiple family residential buildings to two stories in order to preserve
views of surrounding mountains.
5.
COMMERCIAL
5.1.
Objectives
5.1.1. To encourage a compact, visually appealing commercial core that
operates year round to provide a wide range of goods and services.
5.1.2. To encourage home based commercial activities that provide for
protection from land use conflict with existing residential uses.
5.2.
Policies
5.2.1. Council's policy is that commercial uses including local commercial,
highway commercial, tourist commercial and service commercial shall
locate in the appropriate commercially designated lands identified on
Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
5.2.2. Council's policy is to pursue various means to improve the appearance of
the commercial area, including the following:
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5.2.2.1. Enforce the Commercial Development Permit Area guidelines set
out in Section 14 and Schedule 'E' - Development Permit Area
Objectives & Guidelines.
5.2.2.2. Provide facade design guidelines and help merchants obtain facade
improvement grants wherever available.
5.2.2.3. Support Heritage Area Revitalization programs.
5.2.3. Council's policy is to encourage infilling of the commercial core by
directing commercial and professional services development to existing
vacant lots in the core.
5.2.4. Council's policy is to limit strip commercial development along Union
Street and Highway 31A.
5.2.5. Council's policy is to promote New Denver as a focal point for tourism
uses in the Slocan Valley, while still encouraging uses that serve the
local community.
5.2.6. Council's policy is to permit Bed and Breakfast establishments
throughout the community, ensuring that Bed and Breakfast uses do not
interfere with surrounding residential uses.
5.2.7. Council's policy is to allow short-term tourist accommodation in Single
and Two Family dwellings to be rented out subject to strict time limited
regulations defined through zoning and business licensing.
5.2.8. Council's policy is to actively encourage the development of and the
preservation of health care establishments that can serve the increasing
senior population as well as the general public.
5.2.9. Council's policy is to permit and encourage mixed use development
consisting of residential uses on the second storey or at the back of
commercial buildings and ensuring street level frontage shall be reserved
for commercial uses.
5.2.10. Council's policy is to limit building height in the commercial area to two
and a half stories.
5.2.11. Council's policy is to seek foreshore rights to waters within the Village
boundaries. The purpose is to manage commercial and recreational
uses along the foreshore by preserving heritage values, quiet and the
natural setting of the foreshore.
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5.2.12. Council's policy is to encourage limited, quiet and clean commercial use
along Slocan Lake including:
- Wharves, docks and walkways for public use;
- Docks and establishments for lake tours and shuttle boats to other
parts of Slocan Lake;
- Rental of non-motorized vehicles such as canoes, kayaks, paddle
wheels, row boats and sail boards;
- Rental of fishing boats with small electric or four-stroke outboard
motors;
- No rental or sales of houseboats, jet skis, ski boats or other noisy
water uses shall be permitted.
5.2.13. Council's policy is to permit a range of home based businesses that do
not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of neighbouring homes in
residential areas.
6.
INDUSTRIAL
6.1.
Objective
6.1.1. To encourage a very limited range of industrial uses to locate inside
Village boundaries.
6.2.
Policies
6.2.1. Council's policy is to encourage industrial land uses and home based
businesses that are environmentally friendly.
6.2.2. Council's policy is to consider future proposals to designate land for
environmentally friendly industrial land uses, even though no specific
industrial areas are defined on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations
Map.
7.
PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL
7.1.
Objective
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7.1.1. To recognize, retain and improve existing public and institutional uses,
and direct future public and institutional use to locations where they best
serve the needs of New Denver and the surrounding area.
7.2.
Policies
7.2.1. It is Council's policy that health care, education, recreation, public
administration, historical, religious, public service and government
facilities shall locate in the Institutional designation on the Schedule 'B' -
Land Use Designations Map.
7.2.2. Council's policy is to allow new public and institutional offices in the
commercial core.
7.2.3. Council's policy is to support continued use of the development of the
Slocan Community Health Centre campus for public wellness and health
care purposes, and to designated land adjacent to the centre for future
expansion as shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
7.2.4. Council's policy is to support the long-term presence of the Nikkei
Internment Memorial Centre and the Silvery Slocan Museum.
8.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
8.1.
Objectives
8.1.1. To retain and improve existing parkland, open space and trails to serve
local residents and tourists.
8.1.2. To promote a regional strategy with the Regional District and Village of
Silverton to develop and maintain regional parks and trails that
encourage active living for residents and tourists alike. Such examples
include a trail connection along Slocan Lake to Silverton, connection to
the Rosebery - Three Forks Rails to Trails Park.
8.2.
Policies
8.2.1. Council's policy is that playing fields, beaches, playgrounds, public parks,
trails, dikes, waterfront areas, creekfront areas, as well as the existing
public campground in Centennial Park, shall be designated as parks and
open space as shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
8.2.2. Council's policy is to continue improving facilities in Centennial Park,
including the campground.
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8.2.3. Council's policy is to preserve the waterfront and creekfront area for park
and public use.
8.2.4. (As per Bylaw No. 661, 2011) Work with volunteer groups to reduce the
presence of invasive plant species in parks and green spaces
8.2.4.
(As per Bylaw No. 611, 2007) Council's policy is to establish, improve
and maintain a system of trails as set out on Schedule 'C' -
Transportation & Trails Map, including trails in the following area:
- Along Centennial Park waterfront, from the Slocan Community
Health Centre to Carpenter Creek;
- From Carpenter Creek along the waterfront to Greer Park and on
to Bigelow Bay;
- Steps from trail to Bellevue Street;
- Along the dike on the south side of Carpenter Creek, from Slocan
Lake across the Highway to the trail up Carpenter Creek;
- Along the dike on the north side of Carpenter Creek, from the lake,
across the Highway and connecting with 6th Street.
8.2.5. Council's policy is to build a footbridge across Carpenter Creek provided
a significant co-funding programme becomes available.
8.2.6. Council's policy is to support the establishment of a trail from New
Denver to Silverton along Slocan Lake.
8.2.7. Council's policy is to continue to provide informative signs along the trail
system.
8.2.8. Council's policy is to develop a plan for providing interpretive facilities,
improved park facilities, and public amenities along the waterfront and
creekfront areas.
8.2.9. Council's policy is to identify improvements that can be made to the flood
protection dikes without compromising the dike's function.
8.2.10. Council's policy is to encourage trail linkage between the trails within the
municipality and the Rosebery to Three Forks Rails to Trails conversion.
9.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
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9.2.
Objectives
9.2.4. To maintain a level of municipal services that will support good health
and will comply with recognized need, servicing standards and the ability
of residents to pay for services.
9.2.5. To protect and enhance all sources of potable water for the Village water
system.
9.3.
Policies
9.3.4. Council's policy is to retain the existing water system.
9.2.2
Council's policy is to explore options for the drilling of a third drinking
water well in order to preserve present and future water quality and
quantities in the Village.
9.2.3. Council's policy is to ensure that all future development requiring potable
water is connected to the municipal water system.
9.2.4. Council's policy is to designated lands surrounding Village water sources
as an Environmental designation where no development or disturbance
other than protection of the source would be permitted.
9.2.5. Council's policy is to place the highest priority on water source protection
in order to provide pure drinking water with no chemical additives.
9.2.6. Council's policy is to leave open the option of providing a community
sewer system for either the higher density areas of the Village, or for the
entire Village, over the long term.
9.2.7. Council's policy is to continue to monitor the effects of ground sewage
disposal.
9.2.8. Council's policy is to continue relying on ground disposal for sewage.
9.2.9. It is Council's policy that low impact, unattended public utility buildings
and structures necessary for the operation of existing and possibly new
public utility services shall be allowed in all areas of the Village.
However, public utility work yards, operations and service centres
involving garages, shops, dispatch sites, offices and other similar
activities shall be directed to locations away from residential areas as into
appropriate areas as determined by the Zoning Bylaw.
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9.2.10. It is Council's policy that no building or structure including towers and
antenna, shall be erected or existing buildings and structures modified to
accommodate the installation of equipment or facilities for wireless
telecommunication services unless otherwise approved by Council based
on a site specific, development specific amendment to the Zoning Bylaw.
10. ROADWAYS
10.2. Objective
10.2.3. To establish and maintain a road network that will guide development
and provide for safe and efficient traffic circulation.
10.3. Policies
10.3.3. Council hereby designates the major road network shown as existing
major roadway and future major roadway on Schedule 'C' -
Transportation & Trails Map.
10.3.4. Council's policy is to continue to follow a systematic plan for improving
and repairing Village roads over the long-term.
10.3.5. Council's policy is to maintain sidewalks in critical areas such as
downtown, near schools and near senior's facilities.
11. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AND HAZARDOUS AREAS
11.2. Objective
11.2.3. To prevent development in environmentally sensitive areas, or in
hazardous areas, unless measures have been taken to address the
hazard.
11.3. Policies
11.3.3. Council's policy is to consider steep embankments, with grades in excess
of 30% as hazardous areas.
11.3.4. Council's policy is to prevent development on steep embankments and
encourage the maintenance of natural vegetation to stabilize the slope.
11.3.5. Council will consider permitting development on steep embankments if
the developer provides a suitable report from an Engineer experienced in
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geotechnical engineering, setting out how the area can be developed
safely.
11.3.6. Council's policy is to recognize that the alluvial fan of Carpenter Creek is
subject to flooding as shown on Schedule 'D'' - Hazard Map.
11.3.7. Council's policy is to protect against the loss of life and to minimize
property damage associated with flooding events. Where the plan allows
for the construction and siting of buildings and mobile homes used for
habitation, business or the storage of goods damageable by floodwaters,
new construction may be subject to a geotechnical report pursuant to
Section 56 of the Community Charter as required by the Village.
11.3.8. Council's policy is to control development of crown-owned
environmentally sensitive areas along the waterfront and creekfront, and
therefore has designated these areas as Parks and Open Space on the
Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map.
11.3.9. Council is interested in maintaining the integrity of Carpenter Creek with
respect to impacts within the Village Boundaries.
12. CLIMATE CHANGE
12.1 Objective
12.1.1 The Village of New Denver is a signatory to the BC Climate Action
Charter and has had a Corporate Energy Inventory completed by the
Regional District of Central Kootenay in 2008. The Village will strive to
reach our community energy target for both corporate carbon neutrality
and community emissions reductions of 20% by 2012.
12.2 Policies
12.2..1
Council policy is to continue to retain and improve the pedestrian
trail network within the municipality in order to work towards carbon
neutrality.
12.2.2
Council policy is to work with other levels of government to expand
transit services throughout the area.
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12.2.3
Council policy is to engage the community by raising awareness,
respecting climate change, promoting community wide emissions
reductions and offering carbon neutral incentives.
12.2.4
Council policy is to consider the use of biodiesel fuel in village
equipment during the summer months.
12.2.5
Council policy is to encourage the use of electric or alternate fuel
source vehicles.
12.2.6
Council policy is to encourage the use of renewable energy
technologies and safe alternate energy systems to reduce carbon
emissions.
12.2.7
Council policy is to encourage the use of local materials and
natural/green building techniques.
12.2.8
Council policy is to encourage composting and recycling.
12.2.9
Council policy is to use regulatory bylaws like an anti-idling bylaw in
order to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
13. TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE
13.1. The Official Community Plan does not designate any areas where Council may
issue a Temporary Commercial or Industrial Use Permit. Council may
consider designating areas for Temporary Commercial or Industrial Use
Permits in the future.
14. REDESIGNATION CRITERIA
14.1. When reviewing an application for a land use redesignation in this Official
Community Plan, Council may consider any of the following criteria where they
are relevant. In addition, Council may also consider factors beyond the
following criteria:
- The proposed designation should be compatible with current
surrounding land uses;
Schedule 'A' - Vision, Objectives & Policies
Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007
Page 19
Consolidated to January 3, 2019
- The proposed designation should be compatible with possible
future land uses shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations
Map;
- The proponent shall show how the proposed use will have positive
environmental impacts;
- The proponent should identify and address any potentially
hazardous conditions, such as flood hazards or steep slopes;
- The proponent must demonstrate that the site will have access to
adjacent roadways and will be provided with adequate potable
water and sewer services;
- The proposed designation should be consistent with the vision,
goals, objectives and policies of this Official Community Plan.
15. COMMERCIAL CORE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA
15.1. Development Permit Area #1
15.1.1. All lands within areas identified as Development Permit Area #1 as
shown on Schedule 'B' - Land Use Designations Map are designated as
a Development Permit Area pursuant to Sections 919.1 (d) and 919.1
(f) of the Local Government Act, for the purpose of revitalizing the
commercial core and multi-family development in the commercial core
of the Village of New Denver.
15.2. Justification and Guidelines
15.2.1. The special conditions and objectives that justify the designation, as well
as the guidelines for Building Design and Colour Design are set out in
Schedule 'E' - Development Permit Area Building Design Guidelines.
15.3. Exemptions
15.3.1. Development permits are not required within Development Permit Area
#1 for internal alterations which do not affect the outer appearance of the
building;
15.3.2. Single Family Dwellings.
Schedule 'E' Development Permit #1 - Building Design Guidelines
Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007
Page 20
Village of New Denver Official Community Plan
Bylaw No. 611, 2007
Schedule 'E' Development Permit Area #1 -
Building Design Guidelines
7
5
3
4
6
4
6
1
1
3
6
4
3
6
1
3
1
12
1
A
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C
A
6
26
15
20
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A
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A
28
13
28
27
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27
12
1
A
20
15
26
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15
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13
14
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28
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14
29
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28
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71
41
UNION ST
HIGHWAY 6
8TH AVE
7TH AVE
BELLEVUE ST
KILDARE ST
SLOCAN AVE
COLUMBIA ST
1ST AVE
JOSEPHINE ST
6TH AVE
2ND AVE
3RD AVE
9TH AVE
10TH AVE
DNVR THREE FRKS RD
HIGHWAY 31A
11TH AVE
KOOTENAY ST
5TH AVE
ELDORADO AVE
6TH AVE
HIGHWAY 6
9TH AVE
10TH AVE
KILDARE ST
JOSEPHINE ST
HIGHWAY 31A
D D
D D
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3
4
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B
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26
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24
15
B
28
27
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10
N1/2
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7
1
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6
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10
12
12
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3
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H
I
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B
J
F
C
K
E
D
L
12
20
35
51
64
6
5
11
34
21
48
50
49
10
4
47
70
68
66
65
67
42
56
59
40
39
43
55
60
16
17
15
38
44
54
61
13
19
36
46
52
63
14
18
37
62
G
71
41
560
580
600
620
640
660
680
700
540
720
540
540
600
540
640
540
560
620
540
560
560
560
540
560
540
540
540
580
540
600
640
540
660
540
540
560
540
540
1810
1830
1820
1840
1850
1860
1870
1890
1880
1790
1805
1800
1780
1900
1910
1920
1930
1960
1980
1940
1790
1800
1810
1780
DIKE
DIKE
UNION ST
8TH AVE
HIGHWAY 6
7TH AVE
BELLEVUE ST
KILDARE ST
1ST AVE
SLOCAN AVE
COLUMBIA ST
JOSEPHINE ST
6TH AVE
2ND AVE
3RD AVE
9TH AVE
10TH AVE
DNVR THREE FRKS RD
HIGHWAY 31A
11TH AVE
GALENA AVE
KOOTENAY ST
5TH AVE
ELDORADO AVE
VICTORIA ST
KILDARE ST
HIGHWAY 31A
10TH AVE
6TH AVE
HIGHWAY 6
9TH AVE
JOSEPHINE ST
KOOTENAY ST
KOOTENAY ST
7
5
3
4
6
4
6
1
1
3
6
4
3
6
1
3
1
12
1
A
B
C
A
6
26
15
20
B
A
C
A
28
13
28
27
14
27
12
1
A
20
15
26
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15
A
13
14
D
C
B
1
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13
28
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27
26
F
A
14
29
C
E
A
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1
6
12
28
13
27
D
C
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A
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28
15
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6
6
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6
12
14
13
28
27
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A
B
26
27
14
13
1
12
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1
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A
A
13
1
14
2
A
28
20
15
1
6
A
B
A
1
A
A
B
A
7
8
B
2
3
1
13
13
28
14
27
2
1
C
D
14
15
26
A
D
A
B
C
E
B
F
22
15
C
9
12
A
1
28
15
1
B
A
13
14
27
C
20
26
C
A
B
12
1
13
14
26
15
6
1
1
4
B
12
13
12
A
14
26
15
1
10
28
13
27
14
B
A
8
30
28
26
12
1
1
A
C
29
21
1
7
12
28
13
27
14
15
A
20
A
B
A
5
1
A
15
27
A
6
A
13
14
15
26
29
A
8
B
3
8
28
27
A
15
20
C
1
6
28
A
27
A
6
13
14
A
26
20
15
1
12
A
A
24
15
B
28
27
9
10
N1/2
S1/2
7
1
5
6
B
1
10
12
12
6
A
A
6
1
2
3
4
5
A
4
1
1
12
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
7
9
6
1
A
A
1
5
28
27
26
1
6
28
13
27
14
26
A
A
20
16
12
1
12
A
B
25
20
15
1
6
12
13
1
6
7
A
1
7
7
12
1
5
6
12
A
1
7
12
1
1
4
6
7
12
1
6
7
6
6
4
1
3
1
7
12
1
6
1
6
7
12
12
A
4
1
A
1
2
1
5
3
4
A
2
1
1
A
1
1
A
2
A
3
B
2
A
1
2
A
1
21
26
7
M
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XD 29740
NEP21064
V14033
XG32715
U18566
XG25471
XE23082
V16008
V16009
NEP23552
V13676
159164I
XF11605
KR 98727
NEP85240
P4938
NEP21830
W13478
P4580
NEP85039
W13478
V18512
P17676
122133I
NEP69721
P9501
KP50834
NEP83029
KM 161042
XJ32499
KX110181
KX82790
P557
P557
P557
P557
XG8311
Q30839
XH 2508
P17199
KM 50398
P557
XF27025
XE18486
LB90633
LB61612
P557
KW177212
NEP22783
V15302
KX49980
LB84873
KM 125326
NEP76881
P9793
XJ35104
XJ19254
KL166059
P557
KW 32938
XB20813
LA94440
P557
XB3369
V17728
P557
P557
P557
XD20399
XD 20398
XF19374
KX46008
W14451
XG9520
P557
P557
NEP19920
KL141489
P18986
NEP76546
DD8198I
P15955
P6766
CT45261I
50533I
R143
NEP76518
P12999
P2883
P6480
P13206
P11597
P12792
P557
P557
P557
P557
P557
P557
NEP19696
L14210
L16276
A
H
I
G
B
J
F
C
K
E
D
L
12
20
35
51
64
6
5
11
34
21
48
50
49
10
4
47
70
68
66
65
67
42
56
59
40
39
43
55
60
16
17
15
38
44
54
61
13
19
36
46
52
63
14
18
37
62
G
71
41
UNION ST
8TH AVE
HIGHWAY 6
7TH AVE
BELLEVUE ST
KILDARE ST
1ST AVE
SLOCAN AVE
COLUMBIA ST
JOSEPHINE ST
6TH AVE
2ND AVE
3RD AVE
9TH AVE
10TH AVE
DNVR THREE FRKS RD
HIGHWAY 31A
11TH AVE
GALENA AVE
KOOTENAY ST
5TH AVE
ELDORADO AVE
VICTORIA ST
HIGHWAY 6
10TH AVE
6TH AVE
9TH AVE
HIGHWAY 31A
KILDARE ST
JOSEPHINE ST
KOOTENAY ST
KOOTENAY ST
SCHEDULE B - LAND USE DESIGNATION MAP
SCHEDULE D - HAZARDS MAP
* FCL 539.2m GSC
Village
Bound
ary
Village
Bound
ary
Village
Bound
ary
Carpenter Creek
Carpenter Creek
Carpenter Creek Alluvial Fan
Slocan Lake
Slocan Lake
Slocan Lake
BUS
STOP
TRIM River Cha
nnel
Mai
n
Ri
v
er
Chan
nel fr
o
m 2004
O
rthophotography
Carpent
er Cre
ek
Village of New Denver Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 611, 2007
LEGEND
* Slocan Lake Flood Construction Level (FCL)
at 539.2 meters Geodetic Survey Control (GSC)
539.2m
CREEKS
CONTOURS
D
D
D D D DIKES
FLOODPLAIN
CARPENTER CK
ALLUVIAL FAN
SCHEDULE C - TRANSPORTATION & TRAILS MAP
0
50
100 150 200 250
25
Meters
-
These are Schedules 'B', 'C' and 'D'
referred to in Bylaw No. 611, 2007,
which establishes an Official Community
Plan for the Village of New Denver.
_____________
______________
Mayor
Clerk
Dated _____________, 2007
LEGEND
COMMERCIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL
PARKS & OPEN SPACE
ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA #1
LOCAL ROAD
HIGHWAY
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%POSSIBLE FOOT BRIDGE
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%BOAT LAUNCH
TRAILS
LEGEND
POTENTIAL TRAIL ROUTE
FINAL PLOT: OCTOBER 18TH, 2007