Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1058, 2024
Pouce Coupe, British Columbia
· No. 1058
· adopted 2024-06-24
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Village of Pouce Coupe
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw No. 1058, 2024
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Village of Pouce Coupe
Zoning Bylaw No. 1058, 2024
WHEREAS Council wishes to repeal Bylaw #1010, 2017, "Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1010,
2017", as amended, and wishes to adopt a new zoning bylaw for the health, safety and protection of persons
and property, pursuant to Section 479 of the Local Government Act.
AND WHEREAS Council has sent a Public Notice pursuant to Section 464(4) and Section 481.3 of the
Local Government Act.
NOW THEREFORE Council of the Village of Pouce Coupe, in open meeting, hereby enacts as follows:
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as "Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1058, 2024".
2.
The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the
zoning bylaw for the Village of Pouce Coupe:
a. Schedule A - Zoning Bylaw
b. Schedule B - Zoning Bylaw Map
3.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or map in this bylaw is for any reason held to
be invalid by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed
and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
4.
Bylaw No. 1010, 2017, cited as the "Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1010, 2017" and
amendments thereto as it applies to the Village of Pouce Coupe is hereby repealed.
Read for a first time the 19th of June, 2024.
Read for a second time the 19th day of June, 2024.
Public Hearing was prohibited by the Local Government Act s. 464(4).
Public Notice was advertised on the 12th day of June, 2024, and the 19th day of June, 2024.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure approval waived by Ministerial Order No. M114.
Read for a third time the 19th day of June, 2024.
Adopted the 24th day of June, 2024.
Signed copies available in the village office
______________________________
______________________________
Mayor Danielle Veach
Chief Administrative Officer Sandy Stokes
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List of Amendments to Village of Pouce Coupe Zoning Bylaw No. 1058, 2024
Bylaw No.
Date of Adoption
Purpose of Amendment
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SCHEDULE A - ZONING BYLAW
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1
Basic Provisions ................................................................................................................. 1
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Application ................................................................................................................................... 1
Conformity.................................................................................................................................... 1
Severability .................................................................................................................................. 1
Measurements ............................................................................................................................. 1
Applicable Regulations ................................................................................................................ 1
Compliance with Other Legislation .............................................................................................. 1
SECTION 2
Administration ..................................................................................................................... 2
Inspection..................................................................................................................................... 2
Violation ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Offences and Penalties ................................................................................................................ 2
Prohibition .................................................................................................................................... 2
Non-compliance with Siting, Size, and Shape Requirements ..................................................... 2
SECTION 3
Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 4
General Regulations ......................................................................................................... 14
Applicability of General Regulations .......................................................................................... 14
Nonconforming Parcels ............................................................................................................. 14
Public Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 14
Location and Siting of Buildings ................................................................................................ 14
Agricultural Land Reserve ......................................................................................................... 14
Setback Exceptions ................................................................................................................... 14
Height Exceptions ...................................................................................................................... 15
Permitted Uses .......................................................................................................................... 15
Uses Permitted in Any Zone ...................................................................................................... 16
Parcel Area and Width ............................................................................................................... 16
Irregular Shaped Parcels ........................................................................................................... 16
Subdivision Parcel Requirements .............................................................................................. 16
Vision Clearance at Intersections .............................................................................................. 17
Landscaping and Screening ...................................................................................................... 17
Fences ....................................................................................................................................... 18
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Conversion of Building Use ....................................................................................................... 18
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses ................................................................................ 19
Shipping Containers .................................................................................................................. 19
Bed and Breakfasts ................................................................................................................... 20
Home Based Businesses ........................................................................................................... 20
Suites ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Bee Keeping .............................................................................................................................. 23
Backyard Hen Enclosures ......................................................................................................... 23
Manufactured Homes ................................................................................................................ 24
Campgrounds ............................................................................................................................ 24
Service Stations ......................................................................................................................... 24
Temporary Use Permits ............................................................................................................. 25
SECTION 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations ................................................................. 26
Parking and Storage in Residential Areas ................................................................................. 26
Vehicle Storage ......................................................................................................................... 26
Parking Location ........................................................................................................................ 26
Development and Maintenance Standards ............................................................................... 27
Accessible Parking Spaces ....................................................................................................... 28
Off-Street Parking Requirements .............................................................................................. 28
Dimensions of Loading Spaces ................................................................................................. 31
Off-Street Loading Requirements .............................................................................................. 31
SECTION 6
Establishment of Zones .................................................................................................... 32
Designation of Zones ................................................................................................................. 32
Location of Zones ...................................................................................................................... 32
Zone Boundaries ....................................................................................................................... 32
SECTION 7
Zones .................................................................................................................................. 33
A-1 Agricultural .......................................................................................................................... 33
R-1 Residential 1 (Low-Density Residential) ............................................................................. 33
R-2 Residential 2 (Medium-Density Residential) ....................................................................... 34
R-3 Residential 3 (High-Density Residential) ............................................................................ 35
C-1 Commercial 1 (General Commercial) ................................................................................. 37
C-2 Commercial 2 (Core Commercial) ...................................................................................... 39
C-3 Commercial 3 (Service Commercial) .................................................................................. 41
M-1 Industrial ............................................................................................................................. 42
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P-1 Institutional .......................................................................................................................... 43
P-2 Parks and Recreation .......................................................................................................... 44
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SECTION 1
Basic Provisions
Purpose
1.
The purpose of this Zoning Bylaw is to provide a clear and efficient system of land use regulation
within the Village of Pouce Coupe to ensure orderly, economic, equitable and environmentally
sensitive use, development and redevelopment of the Village of Pouce Coupe with regard to the
provisions and contents of the Village of Pouce Coupe's Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 989,
2016.
Application
1.
This Bylaw applies to all land, buildings and structures including the surface of water within the
legal boundaries of the Village of Pouce Coupe as shown on Schedule B (Zoning Bylaw Map).
Conformity
1.
Land, including the surface of water, must not be used and buildings and structures must not be
constructed, altered, located or used except as specifically permitted in this Bylaw.
Severability
1.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion must be severed
and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Bylaw.
Measurements
1.
All dimensions and other measurements in this Bylaw are expressed in the International System of
Units (Metric) format.
Applicable Regulations
1.
Where this Bylaw sets outs both general and specific regulations that could apply to a situation, the
specific regulation shall apply.
Compliance with Other Legislation
1.
In addition to this Bylaw, a person is responsible for ascertaining and complying with requirements
of all other applicable municipal bylaws, or provincial or federal statutes and regulations.
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SECTION 2
Administration
Inspection
1.
The persons designated as bylaw enforcement officers, the building inspector, or other officers of
the Village of Pouce Coupe, who may be appointed by Council, are hereby authorized to enter, at
all reasonable times, any day of the week, on any property that is subject to regulations under this
Bylaw to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are being adhered to.
Violation
1.
Every person who:
i.
Violates any provision of this bylaw.
ii.
Causes or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any of the
provisions of this bylaw.
iii.
Neglects or omits to do anything required under this bylaw.
iv.
Carries out, causes or permits to be carried out any development in a manner prohibited by or
contrary to any of the provisions of this bylaw.
v.
Fails to comply with an order, direction or notice given under this bylaw.
vi.
Prevents or obstructs or attempts to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry of an officer onto
property under Section 2.1 will be deemed to be guilty, upon summary conviction, of an offence
under this Bylaw
shall be deemed to be guilty, upon summary conviction, of an offence under this Bylaw.
Offences and Penalties
1.
This bylaw may be enforced by means of a ticket issued under the Municipal Ticket Information
Bylaw.
2.
Every person who violates any provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing
to be done in contravention of this bylaw, or who refuses, omits, or neglects to fulfil, observe, carry
out, or perform any duty or obligation imposed by this bylaw is liable upon summary conviction, to
a fine and penalty of a minimum of $1,000 and not exceeding $10,000 and the costs of prosecution.
3.
Each day during which an offence against this bylaw is continued, it will be deemed to constitute a
new and separate offence.
4.
The penalties imposed will be in addition to and not in substitution for any other penalty or remedy
imposed by this bylaw.
Prohibition
1.
Uses not listed in respect of a particular zone are prohibited.
Non-compliance with Siting, Size, and Shape Requirements
1.
A building existing at the time of adoption of this bylaw that fails to comply with the requirements
relating to siting, size and shape must not be altered or extended unless such alterations or
extensions are in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
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SECTION 3
Definitions
ABUT or ABUTTING means immediately contiguous to, or physically touching, and when used with respect
to parcels, means two parcels that share a common property line.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained dwelling unit that is secondary to the use of the
principal building on the same parcel within residential, commercial, and industrial zones. An accessory
dwelling unit:
a. is a self-contained residential accommodation unit and
b. has cooking, sleeping and bathroom facilities, and
c. is secondary to a principal building located on the same property
ACCESSORY USE means a use which is normally accessory to, incidental to, subordinate to, dedicated
exclusively to and located on the same parcel as a principal use permitted by this Bylaw. Parking may be
an accessory use when it serves the permitted use. Accessory uses include recreational amenities in
residential developments that are devoted to the exclusive use of residents living on the same site.
AGRICULTURE means the primary production of farm products such as dairy products, poultry products,
cattle, hogs, sheep or other animals, wheat or other grains, vegetables, greenhouses, plant nurseries,
orchards, vineyards or other field crops, and any other activity designated as farm use by the Agricultural
Land Commission Act, and its regulations, and farm operations as defined in the Farm Practices Protection
(Right to Farm) Act. This use may include the processing and marketing of on-farm products and those off-
farm products permitted by the Agricultural Land Commission.
AMENITY SPACE means an outdoor or indoor space provided in a residential or mixed-use development
and specifically designed for tenant's use of cultural, social and recreational activities and, except as
specifically permitted in the zone, not used for commercial purposes. Such spaces may include, but are not
limited to, communal meeting spaces, plazas, sports and fitness facilities, cultural facilities, rooftop gardens,
tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, garden patches, and children's play structures.
APARTMENT means a single building consisting of three or more dwelling units on a parcel, where each
dwelling unit has its principal access from a shared common entrance or hallway.
APPROVING OFFICER means the person appointed by the Council of the Village of Pouce Coupe to be
the Approving Officer.
ASSEMBLY HALL means a building or part of a building used for the gathering together of groups or
persons for a specific function that may include meetings for civic, educational, political or social purposes.
AUTO WRECKING means an area outside of an enclosed building where motor vehicles are disassembled,
dismantled, where vehicles are not in operable condition and used parts of motor vehicles are stored and
potentially sold.
BACKYARD HEN ENCLOSURE means the use of land for the keeping of domestic fowl bred hens for egg
laying purposes with the intent of personal consumption only.
BED AND BREAKFAST means an accessory use within a single detached dwelling that provides
temporary lodging for tourists and visitors, including some meals.
BEE COLONY means an aggregate of worker bees, drones and a queen living together in a hive or other
habitat structure as one social unit.
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BEE KEEPING means the use of land for the keeping of honey bees for the purpose of honey production
with the intent of personal consumption only.
BREWERY AND DISTLLERY OPERTATION means the use of land, buildings or structures, for the
processing, warehousing and distribution of alcoholic beverage products. Sales of alcoholic beverage
products produced on-site may be sold within a building on the same parcel on which they are being
produced.
BUILDING means a structure located on the ground and supported by columns or walls which is designed,
erected or intended for the support, enclosure or protection of persons, animals, or property.
BUILDING - ACCESSORY means a building or structure that is incidental to, secondary to, or exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure on the same parcel as permitted by this Bylaw. An accessory
use, building or structure in a bare land strata plan may be located on the common property or on a strata
parcel in that strata plan. Accessory buildings specifically exclude heat pumps and other mechanical
equipment, gas meters and propane tanks that are permanently affixed to a building or structure by way of
plumbing or other duct work.
BUILDING - PRINCIPAL means a building which contains the principal use on a parcel and includes
attached garages and carports, but does not include accessory buildings.
BUILDING AREA means the area of a parcel covered by a building measured from the extreme outer limits
of the building, including enclosed porches, verandas, balconies and garages.
BUILDING WIDTH means the lesser of the two horizontal dimensions of a building or structure. In the case
of a mobile home, this means the width of the mobile home exclusive of any structural additions attached
thereto which were not a section or intended to be a section of the mobile home at the time of its
manufacture.
BUILDING SUPPLY ESTABLISHMENT means the supply and storage of materials that are incorporated
into the structure of a building, including hardware, lumber, wall-paneling, and flooring, but excluding
furniture and appliances that are normally removed by the owner upon the sale of a building. A building
supply establishment excludes concrete mix plants and other manufacturing and processing plants.
BULK FUELLING STATION means any building or land used or intended to be used for the sale of fuels
or lubricants to personal and commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, either through the use of keys,
cards or service attendants, but does not include a service station.
CAMPGROUND means an area of land managed as a unit, providing for the seasonal short term
accommodation of tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and campers. Campgrounds are
not used as year round storage or accommodation for residential use. Structures or additions (such as
skirting) to trailers, recreational vehicles and campers is prohibited.
CAR AND TRUCK WASH means a facility used for washing or cleaning cars, trucks and commercial
vehicles on an automated or semi-automated basis.
CEMETERY means and includes any parcel or tract of land set aside, used, maintained or operated as a
place for the interment of the remains of deceased persons.
CIVIC USE means land, buildings or facilities by a government agency, or non-profit organization for public
parks and recreation, education, health, welfare, administration, safety, communications or public works.
CLUB or LODGE means a building or establishment used by an association or organization for fraternal,
social, or recreational purposes which may include limited private sleeping accommodation with cooking
facilities and which will be operated for the use of club members and their guests only.
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COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE means a commercial use for the display and retail sale of plants grown
either on or off of the premises, and the sale of garden and landscaping materials and supplies, and garden
furniture; and includes the sale of incidental refreshments while the greenhouse is open to the public, and
the sale of seasonal fresh fruit and produce.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE means a self-contained building or group of buildings containing lockers or
individual units available for rent for the storage of personal goods or a facility used exclusively to store bulk
goods with the exception of any combustible goods or products.
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY means the use of premises operated as a community care facility by a
licensee under provincial legislation to provide residential care to persons not related by blood or marriage
to the licensee, or if the licensee is a corporation, to any director, officer or member of the corporation.
COMMUNITY GARDEN means a small piece of land gardened by an individual or non-profit group for the
purpose of providing a garden experience, education and food production. A community garden may be
developed to support food security for an individual and their family or non-profit group for community based
food security initiatives.
CONVENIENCE STORE means the retail sale of goods required on a day to day basis, from business
premises which do not exceed 250 m² in gross floor area. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, small
food stores selling confectionery, tobacco, groceries, personal care items, printed matter, or the rental of
videos. This use does not include the sale of alcoholic beverages.
CULTURAL FACILITY means the use of land, buildings or a portion thereof for an art gallery or museum,
or the use of a building or portion thereof for the performing arts or the showing of dramatic, musical or
other live performances.
DAYCARE means a facility that provides care, supervision, or social or educational training to no more
than eight children, which may or may not be licensed pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted Living
Act, and specifically does not include a pre-school or school.
DAYCARE CENTRE means a facility that provides care, supervision, or social or educational training to
more than eight children, which is licensed pursuant to the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act, and specifically does not include a pre-school or school.
DENSITY means a measure of the intensity of development to the area of the parcel, including the number
of units on a parcel. Density is typically measured in units/hectare. Density in this Bylaw is measured as
"gross density" and is calculated by the total residential units divided by total development area, which
includes all roads, utility right of ways and greenspaces within the development area.
DWELLING, SINGLE-DETACHED means a building that contains only one dwelling unit and is completely
separated by open space on all sides from any other structure, except its own garage or shed. This use
includes manufactured homes that conform to CSA A277 or CSA Z240 standards.
DWELLING, SEMI-ATTACHED means a building used or designed for use as two self-contained dwelling
units, each having direct access to the outside at grade level, and where neither unit is wholly or partly
above the other. The individual units within a semi-detached building may be side by side, with the main
entrances to each dwelling unit facing the front property line. Semi-detached units may also be front-to-
back, with the main entrance of one dwelling unit facing the front property line and the main entrance of the
other dwelling unit facing the rear property line.
DWELLING UNIT means one or more habitable rooms when such room or rooms together contain only
one set of cooking, bathing and sleeping facilities, to be used for living and sleeping purposes for a
household as a functioning set of living quarters, and which has a private entrance either from outside or
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from a common hall inside a building. A dwelling unit does not include accommodation for the travelling
public other than bed and breakfasts contained within a dwelling unit as an accessory use.
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE SERVICES means and includes, but is not limited to, police stations, fire
halls, ambulance stations and search and rescue facilities.
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES means any building or land used for the provision of entertainment on a
user-pay basis. Facilities may include, but are not limited to, amusement arcade, billiard and pool hall,
bowling alleys, mini-golf and cinemas.
FARM GARDEN STAND means an accessory building or structure used for retailing agricultural products
produced on a farm.
FEED and SEED STORAGE means the storage of livestock feed and crop seeds in large bulk quantities
for the purpose of distribution and sales.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION means the provision of financial and investment services by a bank, trust
company, investment dealer, credit union, mortgage broker, insurance company, financial planners and
advisors or related businesses.
FLOOR AREA means the sum of the horizontal areas for each storey of the building measured to the
exterior walls and contained within the exterior and basement walls. The floor area measurement does not
include basement areas used exclusively for storage or service to the building, attics, attached garages,
carports, breezeways, porches, balconies, exit stairways, corridors, and terraces. In the case of residential
buildings with multiple dwelling units, the related public corridors, common amenity spaces, and building
mechanical systems are also excluded.
FOOD PROCESSING means the commercial use of a building or structure where food is processed or
otherwise prepared for human consumption but is not directly retailed from, or consumed on the premises
or lot.
FUNERAL HOME means an establishment with facilities for the preparation of the dead for burial or
cremation, for the viewing of bodies, and for funerals.
GRADE means the average elevation of all finished or unfinished ground measured at the exterior
perimeter of the building or structure, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Grade of a Residential Building
GUEST ROOM means not more than one habitable room that is used for temporary accommodation of
paying guests, which may include a bathroom.
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HEALTH SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT means and includes, but is not limited to: extended and
intermediate care facilities, public health facilities, chiropractic facilities, therapeutic massage, counselling
services etc.
HEIGHT means the maximum vertical distance between grade and the highest point of the building or
structure. Fence height is an exception and is not measured from grade.
HIGHWAY means a highway, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and any other thoroughfare open to public use,
but does not include a private right-of-way on a property.
HOME BASED BUSINESS means a small scale business carried out entirely within the principal building
or an accessory building or structure that provides professional or personal services as outlined in section
4.20 of this Bylaw. Home businesses must be clearly incidental and accessory to the use of the principal
building for residential purposes and must be operated solely by a resident of the principal dwelling.
HOME INDUSTRY means a small scale industry carried out entirely within the principal building or an
accessory building or structure only by a resident of the principal building. A home industry must be clearly
incidental and accessory to the use of the principal building for residential purposes.
HOME OCCUPATION means a small-scale occupation, profession or craft carried out entirely within the
principal building or an accessory building or structure only by a resident of the principal building. A home
occupation must be clearly incidental and accessory to the use of the principal building for residential
purposes.
HOSPITAL means the use of land and buildings as a hospital, as defined by the Hospital Act.
HOTEL means providing rooms or suites for temporary sleeping accommodation where the rooms have
access to an enclosed common interior corridor and may be equipped with individual kitchen facilities. A
hotel may include an office for hotel administration.
KENNEL means any building, structure, compound, group of pens or cages or property, where three or
more animals are intended to be cared for, bred, boarded or kept for any purposes whatsoever, excluding
animal hospitals.
LANE means a public thoroughfare that provides only a secondary means of access to a parcel at the side
or rear.
LAUNDROMAT and DRY CLEANER means a coin operated laundry, drying, and dry cleaning facility.
LIQUOR STORE means a retail business through which a person may sell liquor and liquor products to the
general public.
MACHINE and EQUIPMENT SALES means the sale, repair and servicing of light and heavy equipment
machines and vehicles including forklifts, excavators, loaders, bulldozers, lawnmowers, and similar items
used for construction, industrial or agricultural activities.
MANUFACTURING means the manufacturing of goods, products and materials carried on inside or outside
of a premise, which may create noise, smoke, dust or other emissions and may include on-site storage of
raw materials for its production.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a building constructed under CSA standards Z240 or A277 designed to
provide residential accommodation, whether ordinarily equipped with wheels or not, that is designed,
constructed or manufactured to be moved from one place to another by being towed or carried, and includes
mobile homes and modular homes but does not include travel trailers, recreational vehicles, or campers.
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MOTEL means providing rooms for temporary sleeping accommodation where each room has direct
access to the parking lot and may be equipped with individual kitchen facilities. A motel may include an
office for hotel administration.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB means a business licensed as "liquor primary" under the provincial regulations
to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, which includes the serving of and consumption of alcoholic and
other beverages, and the associated serving of food in a neighbourhood-oriented facility.
NURSERY means a commercial use for the growing of trees, bedding plants and other seedlings and
includes the sale of plants grown on the premises.
OFFICE - PROFESSIONAL means a building or part thereof, designed, intended or used for the practice
of a profession, the carrying on of a business, the conducting of public administration, or where not
conducted on the site thereof, the administration of an industry.
OFFICE - TRADE CONTRACTOR means offices that include trades, contractors, storage for trades, and
related industries including, but not limited to, electrical, fabricating, flooring, heating, painting, plumbing,
refrigeration, roofing, septic services and ventilation and air conditioning. Trade Contractor offices located
in the Village Centre are not permitted to have on-site outdoor storage for trades.
OILFIELD SUPPLIES and SERVICING means the servicing, sales and administering of equipment,
materials and tools used in industrial activities relating to oil and gas extraction and processing, with the
storage of materials, equipment and tools being permitted as a secondary use to servicing, sales and
administering.
OUTDOOR RECREATION means outdoor recreation facilities that are not enclosed and include baseball
diamonds, soccer fields, outdoor hockey rinks, outdoor auditoriums, play structures and other similar type
uses.
PARCEL means any lot, block or other area in which land is held, or into which it is subdivided, including a
strata lot within a bare land strata plan as defined by the Strata Property Act, but does not include a public
thoroughfare or access route.
PARCEL, CORNER means the parcel at the intersection or junction of two or more highways other than a
lane.
PARCEL COVERAGE means the sum of the areas of the building footprints of every building or structure
on the parcel, as shown in Figure 2. Parcel coverage is expressed as a percentage of the parcel area, and
in the case of a building or structure with no walls the building footprint shall be the horizontal area within
the drip line of the roof.
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Figure 2 - Parcel Coverage of a Parcel
PARCEL FRONTAGE means the length of that parcel boundary which abuts a highway, or access route
in a bare land strata, and for this purpose "highway" does not include a walkway or emergency services
route.
PARCEL - INTERIOR means a parcel other than a corner parcel.
PARCEL LINE means the boundary of a parcel as shown in Figure 3.
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FRONT PARCEL LINE means any parcel line common to a parcel and a highway other than a
lane or walkway. Where the parcel line is contiguous to the intersection of two highways, the front
parcel line is the shortest parcel line contiguous to a highway other than a lane or walkway.
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REAR PARCEL LINE means the parcel line of a parcel which lies the most opposite to, and does
not intersect, the front parcel line.
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EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE means a parcel line that is common to the parcel and an abutting
highway or access route in a bare land strata plan but not a front or rear parcel line.
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INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE means a parcel boundary between two (2) or more parcels that is
not a front, rear or exterior side parcel line.
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Figure 3 - Parcel lines
PARCEL PANHANDLE means any parcel gaining access to the road through the use of a relatively narrow
strip of land which is an integral part of the parcel.
PARCEL SIZE means the total area of land comprising the parcel, but excluding any panhandle area.
PARK means land for public uses or intended for outdoor recreational purposes, and includes
archaeological, historical and natural sites.
PARKING LOT means a parcel or part of a parcel or a building available to be used for the temporary
parking of more than one vehicle.
PARKING SPACE means an off-street space of the size and dimensions to park one vehicle in
conformance with the off-street parking requirements of this bylaw, exclusive of driveways, aisles, ramps
or obstructions.
PARTY WALL means a vertical wall within a building which divides the building into separate units for
tenancy or ownership.
PAWN SHOP means an establishment that engages in the business of loaning money on the security of
pledges of personal property, or deposits or conditional sales of personal property, or the purchase or sale
of personal property.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a use that provides personal services to an individual
which are related to the care and appearance of the body or the cleaning and repair of personal effects.
Typical uses include, but are not limited to, barber shops, hair dressers, manicurists, tailors, dress makers
and shoe repair shops, but does not include health services.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means a building wherein people regularly assemble for religious worship and
related religious, philanthropic or social activities which are maintained and used for public worship. Typical
uses include, but are not limited to; churches, chapels, synagogues, monasteries, temples, and convents.
PUBLIC UTILITIES FACILITY means a system, works, building, plant or works equipment, works yard or
resource owned by a public or private utility company or government agency for the provision of water,
sewer, drainage, gas, electricity, transportation or communication services.
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RECREATION FACILITY means facilities within an enclosed building primarily used for sports and active
recreation. Secondary uses may include performing and cultural arts. Typical uses include athletic clubs,
field houses, health and fitness clubs, swimming pools, karate clubs, dance studios and racquet clubs.
RESTAURANT means an establishment where food and beverages are sold to the public, and includes
dine-in, take-out and drive-through restaurants.
RETAIL STORE means a building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are
offered or kept for sale at retail, including storage of limited quantities of such goods, wares, substances,
merchandise, articles or things sufficient only to service such store.
ROW HOUSE means a dwelling unit, in a row of at least four side by side dwelling units, which shares one
party wall with an adjoining dwelling unit.
SCHOOL means a development that involves public assembly for education, training or instruction which
is publicly and/or privately supported and includes the administration offices required for the provision of
such services on the same site. Typical uses include but are not limited to public and private schools,
community colleges, universities, and technical and vocational schools, and their administrative offices.
SCREENING means a continuous fence, wall, or other device that will effectively screen the parcel it
encloses from adjacent parcels and public thoroughfares, and is only broken by access driveways, lanes
and walkways. Screening is often used to provide a visual barrier sufficient to conceal parking areas,
garbage collection areas and storage areas.
SERVICE STATION means a premise used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels, lubricating oils and
motor vehicle accessories and the servicing of motor vehicles. A service station may include accessory
retail sales of other automobile related products, but shall not include motor vehicle sales, automobile
structural or body repairs, or painting.
SETBACK means the minimum permitted distance between a building, structure or use specified in this
bylaw, and a parcel line or other feature specified in this bylaw as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Setbacks of a parcel
SHIPPING CONTAINER means a prefabricated container normally designed, constructed and used for the
transportation of goods by rail, ship, or truck but does not include a motor vehicle. Shipping containers
include metal storage containers and may also be known as cargo containers, roll off containers, sea cans,
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intermodal containers, freight containers, and tractor trailers but do not include dumpsters and recycling
receptacles intended for neighbourhood collection.
SIGN means any device or medium, including its supporting structure, visible from any highway or parcel
other than the one on which it is located and which is used to attract attention for advertising, information
or identification purposes.
STORAGE YARD means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials and
equipment, solid fuels, lumber and new building materials, monuments and stone products, public service
and utility equipment or other goods, materials, products, vehicles, equipment or machinery are stored,
baled, piled, handled, sold, or distributed. A storage yard does not include wrecking yards, display yards,
or junkyards for automobiles or other vehicles.
STOREY means, as defined by the BC Building Code, that portion of a building which is situated between
the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between
the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
STRUCTURE means any construction fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water, but does not
include concrete or asphalt paving or similar surfacing.
SUITE-SECONDARY means a self-contained, accessory dwelling unit located within a single-detached
dwelling. A secondary suite has sleeping, cooking and bathing facilities which are separate from the
facilities of the principal building in which the attached suite is located. Secondary suites must contain a
separate private entrance, which is enclosed from the rest of the principal single-detached dwelling
TOWNHOUSE means a building divided into three or more dwelling units under one roof with private exits
or entrances to each dwelling unit, with each dwelling unit sharing at one or more party walls.
TRIPLEX means a building having three dwelling units located above or below each other or three side by
side units facing the front property line that each share a party wall with each other. A triplex may have a
common entrance foyer or individual entrances. Each dwelling unit within a triplex has a separate sewer
and water hookup.
VEHICLE SALES and SERVICING means a business engaged in car, truck, recreational and commercial
vehicle sales and rental. Vehicle repair, painting, part sales and body or glass services may be also be
included, provided that these services are fully contained within in the principal building. Vehicle sales and
vehicle servicing may exist separately as a use on a parcel or be combined.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL means a building where domestic animals, birds and livestock are kept for
examination and/or treatment, including surgery, and where veterinary drugs and other related products,
including pet food, may be sold.
VILLAGE means the Village of Pouce Coupe.
VILLAGE CENTRE refers to the section of Highway 2 between 50th Street and 52nd Street and the section
of 49th Avenue from 50th Street to 51st Street and all of the parcels, buildings and uses the abut those
sections of highway as displayed.
WAREHOUSING means the use of enclosed buildings and structures primarily for the shipping, receiving
and storage or large quantities of goods.
YARD means an area created by a setback, as illustrated in Figure 5.
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FRONT YARD means the part of a parcel lying between the front parcel line and the front of the
principal building, and extending across the full width of the parcel
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EXTERIOR SIDE YARD means a side yard immediately adjoining a highway
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INTERIOR SIDE YARD means a side yard other than an exterior side yard
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REAR YARD means the part of a parcel lying between the rear parcel line and the rear of the
principal building, and extending across the full width of the parcel
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SIDE YARD means the part of a parcel extending from the front yard to the rear and lying between
the side parcel line and closest side of the principal building
Figure 5 - Parcel Yards
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SECTION 4
General Regulations
Applicability of General Regulations
1.
Except as otherwise specified in this Bylaw, this section applies to all zones established under this
Bylaw.
Nonconforming Parcels
1.
A parcel on the official records on file at the Land Title Office in BC before the adoption date of this
Bylaw that does not adhere to the parcel area and width requirements will be considered a legal
non-conforming parcel and will be granted the permitted uses as identified in this Bylaw.
2.
Lawful non-conforming uses and buildings are subject to the provisions of the Local Government
Act.
Public Utilities
1.
Public utility facilities for the transmission of water, sewage, electrical power, telephone, natural
gas, cable television, fibre optic and other similar services (but not including sewage treatment
plants or electrical substations) are permitted in all zones and individual parcels, as the facilities
are exempt from minimum parcel size requirements.
Location and Siting of Buildings
1.
No principal building will be located in any required front, side or rear yard.
2.
No accessory building will be located in any required front, side or rear yard setback, except as
provided in the "Setback Exceptions" of this Bylaw.
Agricultural Land Reserve
1.
All lands designated as "Agricultural Land Reserve" pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission
Act are subject to the provisions of the Agricultural Land Commission Act, and all conditions, orders
and regulations thereto.
Setback Exceptions
1.
The front, side and rear yard setback regulations of this Bylaw do not apply to the following:
i.
Fences.
ii.
Steps, eaves and gutters.
iii.
Cornices, sills, belt courses, bay windows, pop outs, chimneys or other similar features
provided that such projects do not project more than:
a. 1.0 m into a side yard where the minimum side yard setback is 3.0 m and greater
b. 0.5 m into a side yard where the minimum side yard setback is 1.0 m to 3.0 m
c. 1.0 m into a front yard or rear yard minimum setback.
Provided that:
a. The foundations or supports do not project into the required side yard, front yard or
rear yard
b. The projection does not comprise more than 20% of the area of the exterior wall in
which it is located
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c. The projection odes not result in more than 3.0 m² of building floor area extending into
the required side yard, front yard or rear yard
iv.
An uncovered patio, sundeck or terrace in any yard, subject to the fence height limitations
as specific in this Bylaw and are not closer than 1.0m to the parcel line. The provision of
an awning or similar temporary covering for such terrace will be permitted.
v.
Arbors trellises, fish ponds, ornaments, flag poles or similar landscape features.
vi.
Uncovered swimming pools, provided they are:
a. Not constructed, sites or placed within the required front yard
b. At least 3.0m from any side or rear parcel line
c. At least 3.0m from any principal building
d. Located within a fenced yard or surrounded by a fence
e. Constructed so that the roof or ridge or such covered swimming pool will not be in
excess of 4.0m above average grade level
f.
Any other provisions of this bylaw are met
vii.
Public art.
viii.
Community information boards owned and operated by a government.
Height Exceptions
1.
The maximum height regulations of this Bylaw do not apply to the following, provided that no such
structure covers more than 20% of the parcel, or if located on a building, not more than 10% of the
roof area of the building:
i.
Chimney stacks
ii.
Church spires
iii.
Cranes
iv.
Domes or cupolas
v.
Elevator housings
vi.
Flagpoles
vii.
Floodlights
viii.
Grain elevators
ix.
Hose and fire alarm towers
x.
HVAC units
xi.
Masts and aerials
xii.
Roof stairway entrances
xiii.
Skylights
xiv.
Stadiums (including bleachers)
xv.
Telecommunications towers
xvi.
Transmission towers
xvii.
Utility poles
xviii.
Warning devices
xix.
Water towers
xx.
Wind turbines
2.
In all R-zones, the roofline of the attached carport may not exceed the maximum height of the rest
of the principal building.
Permitted Uses
1.
The listed "permitted uses" are intended to provide examples of the types of uses permitted in a
zone. Any use proposed that is not listed as a permitted use within this bylaw will be reviewed
based on compatibility and similarity with the intent and uses listed within the zones established in
this bylaw.
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Uses Permitted in Any Zone
1.
Except where specifically excluded, the following uses, buildings and structures are permitted in
every zone:
i.
Uses, buildings and structures which are accessory to a principal permitted use, building
or structure on the same parcel
ii.
Underground telecommunication lines and cables and telephone exchange buildings
iii.
Pipelines, telecommunication towers and wires, traffic control devices, clock towers and
underground or submarine utility systems
iv.
Parks, open space, playgrounds and playing fields, hiking and bicycling paths and
ecological reserves
v.
Public uses
vi.
Public works yard
vii.
Transportation right-of-way established by a government or Crown corporation
viii.
Utilities
Parcel Area and Width
1.
Except as otherwise permitted in this Bylaw, no parcel will be reduced in area, either by the
conveyance or alienation of any portion thereof or otherwise, so that any of the provisions and
regulations of this Bylaw are not complied with.
2.
Minimum parcel size regulations do not apply where parcel lines are relocated to facilitate an
existing development, provided that
i.
No additional parcels are created
ii.
All parcels are contiguous
iii.
No parcel shall be enlarged to a size permitting further subdivision
3.
The minimum parcel size required by this bylaw may be reduced by a maximum of 10% if
part of the proposed parcel is required for the purpose of widening an existing highway or
right of way.
4.
The minimum parcel size required by this bylaw may be reduced by a maximum of 10% under the
following conditions:
i.
The minimum parcel width set out in this bylaw, or set by the Approving Officer, is attained
ii.
The minimum parcel area needs to be reduced in order to allow the length of the parcel to
be reduced
iii.
The reduction in minimum parcel size (and resulting reduction in required length) is
required in order to allow a subdivision to fit within an extension of the standard grid of
streets, avenues and lanes within the Village of Pouce Coupe.
Irregular Shaped Parcels
1.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Bylaw, irregular or asymmetrical parcels shall have a parcel
frontage of not less than 8.0 m in width, provided that the average parcel width complies with the
required minimum parcel width.
Subdivision Parcel Requirements
1.
Applications for subdivision must satisfy the following parcel requirements:
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i.
All parcels created under any proposed plan of subdivision shall meet the requirements of
a zone and be logical in shape and dimensions for the intended use
ii.
Triangular or otherwise irregularly shaped parcels shall be avoided wherever possible.
Vision Clearance at Intersections
1.
As illustrated in Figure 6, on a corner parcel within the shaded space formed by the curb lines 6.0
m from the point of intersection of the curb lines, joining perpendicular to the parcel lines and joining
the parcel lines, no landscaping screening, building or structure will be planted or erected to a
height greater than 1.0 m above the established grade of the street.
Figure 6 - Vision Clearance at Intersections
Landscaping and Screening
1.
The minimum width for landscaping and screening areas is 1.0 m.
2.
The minimum screening between an industrial use and a residential use shall be 2.0 m in height
on the industrial parcel.
3.
Wherever possible, landscaping and screening areas will retain existing trees and natural
vegetation and add planting that enhances the natural environment.
4.
Landscape and screening areas must not be located on septic fields, and a septic field must not
be located in a landscaping and screening area, unless approved in writing by the provincial
government.
5.
Existing healthy woody plants (trees, shrubs) shall be preserved and protected unless removal is
demonstrated to be necessary to efficiently accommodate the proposed development, or if the
vegetation poses a safety hazard.
6.
Vegetative buffers shall be required in the C-zones, P1 zone and M1 zone where these uses are
adjacent to R-zones. At the discretion of the Village of Pouce Coupe's Approving Officer,
developments may be exempt from providing a vegetative buffer if the setback is required for a fire
lane access.
7.
Fence and wall materials shall be consistent with the character of the zone in which they are to be
located. The height of a fence or wall shall be measured from grade. Where the fence or wall is
adjacent to the property line, the height shall be measured with reference to the grade of the
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abutting property. Where a fence is located on top of a retaining wall, berm or similar structure, the
height of the fence shall include the height of the supporting structure.
8.
All storage of goods and materials in a C-zone, P1 zone, M1 zone, R-3 zone shall be screened
from view from any street, and from adjacent sites in an R-zone by fences, berms, landscape
materials or a combination of these to the satisfaction of the Village of Pouce Coupe's Approving
Officer.
9.
All refuse, recycling and compost bins in a C-zone, P1 zone, M1 zone or R-3 zone shall be screened
from view from any street, and from adjacent sites in an R-zone by fences, berms, landscape
materials or a combination of these to the satisfaction of the Village of Pouce Coupe's Approving
Officer. Containers must be sealed to contain odours and to prevent disturbance by animals.
10.
The proposed site grading shall respect the natural contour of the land to the extent possible,
minimize the necessity to use retaining walls, and ensure drainage away from buildings and
abutting properties. Erosion control measures shall be used during construction to prevent the
pollution, degradation or siltation of natural areas, watercourses and roads.
Fences
1.
The height of a fence shall be measured as the vertical distance from the average finished ground
level at the base of the fence to the highest point of the fence.
2.
Fences may be constructed within any required setback, with the exception of the required setback
to a watercourse and with exception to that portion of a parcel that is within the required vision
clearance at an intersection.
3.
Barbed wire may only be used on the top of fences located on parcels in the A-1 zone.
4.
Fences along interior and rear parcel lines (where not adjacent to a highway) in R-zones shall not
exceed a height of 1.8 m.
5.
Fences in a front yard in all zones shall not exceed a height of 1.2 m.
6.
Fences on the exterior parcel line of a residential parcel may not exceed 1.8 m.
7.
Fences adjacent to a highway shall be constructed with a permeable style.
8.
A fence located in an I-zone, M-zone or C-zone shall have a maximum height of 2.4 m on any side
or rear yard.
9.
Open mesh and chain link fences erected in an I-zone or for a cemetery, public works or utility,
public playground, park or school must not exceed a height of 3.0 m.
Conversion of Building Use
1.
Buildings may be converted, altered, or remodeled for another use, provided that the converted
building conforms to all the provisions and regulations prescribed for the zone in which it is located,
as well as any applicable provisions and regulations of the BC Building Code and Village of Pouce
Coupe bylaws.
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Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
1.
Accessory buildings and structures are permitted in all zones provided that they comply with the
following regulations:
i.
Accessory buildings, structures or uses are not permitted on any parcel unless the principal
building, to which the building, structure or use is an accessory use, has been erected or
will erected simultaneously with the accessory building, structure or use.
ii.
An accessory building must not be used as a dwelling unit or sleeping unit, unless permitted
as a detached suite or accessory dwelling unit.
iii.
Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building it will be
considered part of the principal building and must comply in all respects with the
requirements of the bylaw applicable to principal buildings.
iv.
An accessory building, unless otherwise indicated in a zone, must have a minimum setback
of:
a. 1.5 m from the interior or 2.0 m from exterior side parcel lines
b. 1.5 m from the rear parcel line
c. 1.5 m from any portion of an existing accessory building on the same parcel
v.
An accessory building must not have any portion of the accessory building located in the
front yard of a parcel.
vi.
An accessory building may not exceed the size of the principal building to which it is
accessory to.
vii.
In any R-zone, the total floor area of an accessory building or buildings must not exceed
10% of the area of the parcel or 75 m2, whichever is less. The floor area of a detached
suite on the second floor of an accessory building is excluded from the permitted total floor
area of accessory buildings.
viii.
On a corner parcel in all zones, an accessory building must meet the same exterior side
parcel line setbacks as the principal building on the parcel.
ix.
Accessory buildings must be constructed of similar exterior materials and colours as the
principal building.
Shipping Containers
1.
Where permitted within a zone, shipping containers must comply with the following regulations:
i.
The temporary use of shipping containers and other temporary storage containers are
permitted in all zones provided they are in accordance with any applicable provisions of
this bylaw.
ii.
One shipping container may be permitted on a temporary basis on the driveway of a parcel
in a residential zone during active construction for which a valid building permit has been
obtained, provided the shipping container is removed within two weeks of the completion
of construction or the expiration of the building permit.
iii.
One shipping container may be permitted on a temporary basis on the driveway of a parcel
in a residential zone for renovation purposes provided it is removed within a month from
the date it was first located on the parcel.
iv.
Two shipping containers may be permitted on a temporary basis on the driveway or rear
yard of a parcel in a commercial, industrial, institutional or park zone during active
construction for which a valid building permit has been obtained, provided the shipping
containers are removed within two weeks of the completion of construction or the expiration
of the building permit.
v.
Shipping containers must not be used for human habitation.
vi.
Shipping containers are only permitted as accessory buildings in the following zones:
a. A-1 (Agricultural)
b. R-1 (Low-Density Residential)
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c. C-3 (Service Commercial)
d. M-1 (Industrial)
e. P-1 (Institutional)
vii.
Shipping containers are not permitted to be used as buildings or components of buildings,
except in commercial and industrial zones, and subject to:
a. Submission of designs certified by a Professional Engineer
b. Obtaining a valid Building Permit
viii.
Shipping containers shall be sited in accordance with individual zone regulations for height,
siting, parcel coverage, and setbacks of buildings and structures.
ix.
For shipping containers sited in development permit areas, development permit guidelines
apply.
x.
Shipping containers are not permitted to be used as fencing or screening or for advertising.
xi.
Shipping containers must not be stacked on top of one another.
xii.
Shipping containers used as accessory buildings must be painted a uniform colour that is
the same, similar or complimentary to the colour of the principal building.
xiii.
Shipping containers shall only be used to store materials or products that are accessory to
the operation of a business or facility located on the parcel on which the containers are
located.
xiv.
Shipping containers must not occupy any required off-street parking space.
xv.
Shipping containers must not occupy any areas that are required for open space or
landscaping.
xvi.
Shipping containers must not be located on any street, sidewalk or trail, or in any location
that blocks or interferes with vehicular and pedestrian movement.
xvii.
A shipping container must be screened from adjacent properties and rights-of-way with
solid fencing, landscaping or by being placed behind, between or within buildings.
Bed and Breakfasts
1.
Where permitted within a zone, a bed and breakfast operation must comply with the following
regulations:
i.
All operators of bed and breakfast accommodations must hold a valid Business Licence
from the Village of Pouce Coupe.
ii.
A bed and breakfast must be conducted wholly within a single-detached dwelling.
iii.
A bed and breakfast must be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the single-
detached dwelling for residential purposes.
iv.
The principal single-detached dwelling on the parcel containing the bed and breakfast must
be occupied by the owner of the principal single-detached dwelling.
v.
The maximum number of guest rooms permitted in a bed and breakfast will be three,
accommodating up to a maximum of six adult guests combined.
vi.
One additional off-street parking space must be provided for each bedroom used for bed
and breakfast accommodation, in addition to the off-street parking requirements for the
single-detached dwelling.
vii.
No rental of equipment is permitted except to registered guests.
viii.
Breakfast will be the only meal permitted to be served to guests.
ix.
The maximum length of stay for any guest will not exceed thirty consecutive days.
x.
A bed and breakfast must not alter the external appearance of the property.
xi.
All signage must comply with the Village of Pouce Coupe Sign Regulation Bylaw.
Home Based Businesses
1.
Where permitted within a zone, a home-based business must comply with the following regulations:
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i.
All home-based businesses must hold a valid Business Licence from the Village of Pouce
Coupe.
ii.
No more than one person residing in the principal residence where the home based
business is being operated shall be permitted to work on the parcel which the home based
business is located.
iii.
A home-based business within residential zones will not produce any offensive noise,
vibration, traffic, smoke, dust, odour, glare, heat or electrical interference.
iv.
A home-based business will be carried out wholly within a dwelling unit or within an
accessory building, and will involve no external storage of materials, containers or finished
products.
v.
A home-based business will not result in any exterior alterations that are not consistent
with the residential character of the buildings and property.
vi.
A home-based business is not permitted to use materials or processes that produce
flammable explosive vapours or gases.
vii.
A home-based business that requires delivery of materials or commodities in bulk quantity
to and from the residence by commercial vehicles or trailers is not permitted.
viii.
Home-based business activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 am and
10:00 pm.
ix.
Business visitors or customers will not exceed more than 10 visitors or customers a day.
x.
A paved parking space is required in addition to those required for the single detached
dwelling.
xi.
All signage must comply with the Village's Sign Regulation Bylaw.
xii.
Home-based businesses are differentiated into either home occupations or home
industries.
Home Occupations
2.
The following home occupations and similar home occupations are permitted:
i.
Small scale home sales (i.e. Avon, Tupperware, cosmetics, etc.)
ii.
Artist studio for the production of arts, crafts, videography and photography arts, but not
including an audio recording studio
iii.
Teacher or tutor, including a music, dance or academics teacher
iv.
Business and professional offices other than a medical, dental or chiropractic office or
veterinary practitioner
v.
Dressmaker, tailor or seamstress
vi.
Computer and handheld device repair
vii.
Barber, beautician, dietician, massage therapist or reflexologist
viii.
Pet grooming
ix.
Day care or pre-school for not more than 8 children
3.
A home occupation will not generate the need for more than one additional on-site parking space.
4.
A home occupation that is located wholly within a dwelling unit will not exceed an area of more than
10% of the dwelling unit floor area.
5.
A home occupation located wholly within an accessory building will not exceed an area of more
than 25% of the principal dwelling unit's floor area.
Home Industries
6.
The following home industries and similar home industry types are permitted:
i.
Welding shop
ii.
Carpentry shop
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iii.
Repair of small scale appliances, mechanical equipment and electronic instruments
iv.
Metal working shop
v.
Small scale automotive repair
7.
A home industry located wholly within a dwelling unit or in an accessory building will not exceed an
area of more than 25% of the principal dwelling unit's floor area.
8.
A home industry will not generate the need for more than two additional on-site parking spaces.
Suites
1.
All suites must be registered with the Village Office and receive an annual Business Licence. Suites
shall be considered an accessory use to a single-detached or semi-detached dwelling and are only
permitted on parcels containing a single-detached dwelling.
2.
The principal single-detached dwelling on the parcel that contains a secondary suite must be
occupied by the owner of the single-detached dwelling.
3.
Suites are not permitted on a parcel containing a manufactured home.
4.
Only one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit per parcel is permitted in identified zones.
5.
The day-to-day or week-to-week occupancy of suites is prohibited. Suites may only be rented for
periods of 30 days or greater in duration.
6.
One additional off-street parking space must be provided on-site for a parcel that contains a suite.
7.
All suites must meet BC Building Code requirements.
8.
Suites are not permitted on parcels that contain the following accessory uses:
i.
Bed and Breakfast
ii.
Day Care
iii.
Home based business
iv.
Backyard hens or bees
v.
Shipping container
9.
Suites shall not be subdivided or strata titled.
10.
Suites are differentiated in secondary suites or accessory dwelling units.
Secondary Suites
11.
All secondary suites must adhere to the following regulations:
i.
Be a minimum of 40 m² in size.
ii.
Contain a separated private entrance from the primary entrance(s) of the principal building.
Accessory Dwelling Units
12.
All accessory dwelling units must adhere to the following regulations:
i.
Be located on a parcel that has rear lane access.
ii.
Be connected to the water and sanitary sewer service of the principal building.
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iii.
Shall not exceed a gross floor area of 60 m².
iv.
Shall not exceed a height of 6.6 m when the accessory dwelling unit is located in the second
storey of an accessory building or 5.0 m when the accessory dwelling unit is located in a
single storey accessory building.
v.
Shall be located in the rear yard.
vi.
Shall be set back a minimum of 6.0 m from rear of the principal building.
vii.
Adhere to the setback requirements for accessory buildings.
viii.
Basements are prohibited in accessory dwelling units.
ix.
Service cables including electrical, telephone and television will be buried underground if
underground servicing is the normal practice in the neighborhood where the accessory
dwelling unit is located.
Bee Keeping
1.
Where permitted within a zone, every person keeping bees and the owner of any parcel of land on
which bees are kept must comply with the following regulations:
i.
The bee hive must be located in the rear yard of a parcel.
ii.
Adequate water must be provided to prevent the bees from seeking water from other
sources, such as neighbourhood swimming pools, birdbaths, ponds or other bodies of
water.
iii.
All reasonable measures must be taken to prevent swarming and aggressive behaviour by
the bees.
iv.
If the bees swarm or show signs of aggressive behaviour, ensure that the bees are re-
queened.
v.
No more than two colonies of bees are permitted on a parcel having an area less than
1,100 m².
vi.
No more than one colony of bees are permitted on a parcel having an area of less than
550 m².
vii.
A beehive is not permitted within 6.5 m of any parcel line except when:
a. The hive is situated 2.5 m or more above the adjacent ground level
b. The hive is situated less than 2 m above adjacent ground level and behind a solid fence
or hedge 2 m or more in height running parallel to any parcel line and extending at
least 6 m beyond the hive in both directions
2.
A valid permit must be obtained through the Village of Pouce Coupe to operate a bee keeping
operation.
3.
Beekeeping must only be for personal use only and products produced from beekeeping shall not
be sold in any commercial manner.
Backyard Hen Enclosures
1.
Where permitted within a zone, a backyard hen enclosure must comply with the following
regulations:
i.
A backyard hen enclosure must be located in the rear yard of a parcel
ii.
Backyard hen enclosures must be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the
principal building for residential purposes, and must be conducted by a resident of the
parcel
iii.
A maximum of three hens may be kept for personal egg consumption
iv.
A backyard hen enclosure must only use a pen and a coop as regulated by this Bylaw
v.
The maximum size of a coop is 8.0 m² in floor area and 2.0 m in height
vi.
The coop and the pen must be placed at least 2.5 m from the exterior side parcel line, the
interior side parcel line and the rear parcel line
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2.
A valid permit must be obtained through the Village of Pouce Coupe in order to operate a backyard
hen enclosure.
3.
Backyard hen enclosures are for personal use only and products produced from backyard hen
enclosures shall not be sold in any commercial manner.
Manufactured Homes
1.
Manufactured homes must conform to the following regulations:
i.
Every manufactured home within the Village of Pouce Coupe must be placed on a
permanent foundation.
ii.
Manufactured homes must meet CSA A277 or Z240 ratings.
iii.
A manufactured home must be no older than fifteen years from the date it is placed on a
parcel and have a BC Registration Number
iv.
All newly placed manufactured homes must be at least 6.0 m in width.
v.
Skirtings must be installed within sixty days from the date which the manufactured home
is placed on the foundation.
vi.
The towing hitch and wheels must be removed within thirty days from the date that the
manufactured home is placed on the foundation.
Campgrounds
1.
Where permitted within a zone, campgrounds must comply with the following regulations:
i.
Have a minimum parcel size of 4,000 metres² (0.4 hectares) and each campsite must be
a minimum of 160 metres².
ii.
Have a maximum parcel coverage of 45%, with campsite areas being included in the parcel
coverage.
iii.
Provide services for the disposal of all wastewater and human waste generated at the
campground in compliance with provincial public health legislation.
iv.
Provide one service building for every 20 campsites that is equipped with at least one toilet,
one washbasin, one sink, one shower and hot and cold water connections.
2.
Campgrounds may include the following accessory uses:
i.
Playgrounds, sport fields, outdoor amphitheaters and other similar outdoor recreational
and gathering structures.
ii.
One single-detached dwelling for the occupancy of the caretaker of the campground that
has a floor area no greater than 100 metres².
iii.
One administrative office for use related only to the operation of the campground that has
a floor area no greater than 140 metres².
Service Stations
1.
Where permitted within a zone, a service station operation must comply with the following
regulations:
i.
The height of any building or structure will not exceed 10.0 m.
ii.
Building setbacks will be at least 7.0 m from any highway and at least 3.0 m from any other
parcel line.
iii.
Service pumps or pump islands must be located not closer than 4.5 m to any property line.
iv.
All servicing and servicing equipment, other than that normally carried out on a pump
island, must be entirely enclosed within a building.
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v.
The entire service area must be paved with a permanent surface of asphalt or concrete
and any unpaved areas of the parcel must be landscaped and maintained, and separated
from the paved area by a curb or other barrier.
vi.
All exterior lighting will deflect away from adjacent parcels.
vii.
All tires, automobile accessories and related goods must be located on pump islands or
contained within a booth, rack or stand. A maximum of two outdoor merchandise display
booths, racks or stands will be permitted on each service station parcel and must be located
not less than 4.5 m from any street line.
viii.
All surface water must be contained within the boundaries of the parcel.
ix.
Outdoor storage of machinery, equipment or vehicles in a state of disrepair shall not be
permitted.
x.
On all parcel lines separating the parcel from a residential parcel, screening will be required
to be at least 1.8 m in height, consisting of a masonry or a uniformly coloured tight board
fence of preservative treated wood or similar materials.
xi.
All above-ground tanks shall be screened from view.
Temporary Use Permits
1.
In accordance with Section 492 of the Local Government Act, the following zones are designated
areas for consideration of a temporary use permit:
i.
A-1 zone
ii.
C-1 and C-2 zones
iii.
M-1 zone
Where a temporary use is granted for three years or less, the permit may be renewed by the Village
of Pouce Coupe's Council for another period not exceeding three years.
2.
The Village may require security from the applicant before issuing a Temporary Use Permit.
3.
Upon the expiration of the period for which the temporary use was approved, the use shall be
discontinued and all temporary structures removed. Upon expiration, only uses as permitted in
accordance with this bylaw will be permitted.
4.
Temporary use permits proposed for lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve require the
submission of an Agricultural Land Commission application for non-farm uses, which is approved
(or denied) at the discretion of the Agricultural Land Commission.
5.
The following temporary uses will not be considered for a Temporary Use Permit:
i.
Storage of industrial or oil and gas equipment.
ii.
Any temporary use that requires the construction of a permanent building or structure.
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SECTION 5
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
Parking and Storage in Residential Areas
1.
This section does not regulate the parking of personal use automobiles.
2.
Parking and storage of vehicles outside of a building in the R1 and R2 zones shall be permitted as
follows:
i.
Up to two operating or licensed heavy work trucks or commercial vehicles not exceeding
5,000 kg in weight as indicated on a present or past vehicle registration.
ii.
Any dismantled or wrecked automobile, truck, recreational vehicle, trailer or construction
equipment for a period of not more than fifteen consecutive days.
iii.
Work trucks, commercial vehicles or equipment temporarily required for the ongoing
construction, repair and servicing or maintenance of the premises.
iv.
No parcel shall be used for the wrecking or storage of derelict vehicles or as a junkyard,
unless the vehicle(s) are housed within a carport or garage.
v.
Storing boats, recreational vehicles and trailers are permitted on a parcel as follows:
a. One boat or vessel not exceeding a centre line length of 11 m
b. One recreational vehicle not exceeding a body length of 14 m
c. One trailer not exceeding a body length of 8 m
vi.
No vehicle shall be stored in any setback area other than in a rear parcel line setback.
Vehicle Storage
1.
Except where specifically permitted as a provision of this bylaw, no parcel may be used for:
i.
The keeping of more than one motor vehicle, other than a farm vehicle or recreational
vehicle, which is not completely enclosed in a building or structure and which does not
have attached or affixed in the manner prescribed by the Motor Vehicle Act regulations:
a. Motor vehicle plates for the current license year issued in respect of that vehicle
b. An interim vehicle license issued in respect of that vehicle pursuant to the Motor
Vehicle Act regulations
ii.
The keeping of motor vehicle parts, unless contained entirely within a completely enclosed
building.
iii.
The wrecking, storage or scrapping of derelict vehicles.
iv.
The use of a vacant lot for storing unlicensed vehicles or vehicle parts.
v.
The storage of any recreational vehicle on a property for the purpose of using it as a
habitable dwelling unit.
Parking Location
1.
Off-street parking spaces for residential uses must be located on the same parcel or, only in the
case of multi-unit buildings and excluding disability parking, located on another parcel within 40 m
of the building served, provided the owner of the parcel on which the off-site parking is located
grants a covenant, registerable under the Land Title Act, to the Village of Pouce Coupe restricting
the use of the parcel, in whole or in part, to off street parking.
2.
Off-street parking spaces for classes of buildings other than residential dwelling units may be
located on the same parcel or on another parcel within 120 m of the building it serves, provided the
owner on which the off-site parking is located grants a covenant, registerable under the Land Title
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Act, to the Village of Pouce Coupe restricting the use of that parcel, in whole or in part, to off-street
parking.
Development and Maintenance Standards
1.
Parking lots intended for the parking of vehicles or heavy trucks over a gross weight 9,100 kg must
have parking lot designs certified by a professional engineer that meet the standards and
regulations set out by the Village of Pouce Coupe and by provincial and federal legislation.
2.
Off-street parking spaces shall be designed to minimize the backing out of vehicles onto a highway,
other than for residentially zoned buildings and uses.
3.
Adequate provision shall be made for individual access and egress by vehicles to all parking spaces
at all times by means of unobstructed maneuvering aisles. Maneuvering aisles of not less than the
following widths, as set out in Table 1, shall be provided.
Table 1 - Parking Lot Maneuvering Aisle Widths
Parking Angle in Degrees
Minimum Width of Aisle
61º to 90º
7.0 m
46º to 60º
5.0 m
45º or less
4.0 m
4.
Each off-street parking space shall contain a rectangle measuring a minimum length of 5.5 m by a
minimum width of 2.7 m, and for parallel parking the space shall be 7.5 m in length by a minimum
width of 2.5 m.
5.
All parking and loading areas shall be provided with adequate curbs in order to retain all vehicles
within such permitted parking areas, and to ensure that required fences, walls, hedges or
landscaped areas, as well as any buildings, will be protected from parked vehicles.
6.
All required parking areas in C-zones shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or a compacted fine
crushed granular material, so as to provide a trafficable surface which is durable and serviceable
within 12 months following the occupation of a new structure. Alternative design standards are
encouraged to allow for pervious materials to be used. A dirt or loose gravel surface is not
acceptable.
7.
All parking areas shall have individual parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, entrances and exits
clearly marked.
8.
Of the required number of parking spaces provided on a given site, a maximum of 20% may be
designed to accommodate small car parking.
9.
Lighting in parking facilities (covered or open) requiring twenty or more spaces will conform to the
standards in Table 2.
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Table 2 - Lighting Design Requirements
Lux
(Minimum on Pavement)
Foot candles
(Minimum on Pavement)
Uniformity Ratio
(Average Minimum)
6
0.6
4:1
10.
Lighting used to illuminate parking facilities shall be arranged so that direct rays of light are not
directed or reflected upon adjacent properties.
11.
Lighting design of parking facilities of twenty or more spaces must be certified by a professional
engineer to meet the standards set out in Table 2. Lighting standards of access roads should match
the adjacent highway lighting.
Accessible Parking Spaces
1.
In an instance where building or use on a parcel requires twenty parking stalls or more, every off-
street parking lot or parkade must provide 1% of the required stalls, with a minimum of one stall for
the use of persons with physical limitations. Each stall must be:
i.
At least 4.0 m in width and at least 7.5 m in length.
ii.
Located as close as possible to a main accessible building entrance.
iii.
Clearly identified for the exclusive use of physically challenged persons.
iv.
Must be connected to a main accessible building entrance by a paved and smooth path.
Off-Street Parking Requirements
1.
The number of off-street parking spaces for motor vehicles required for any use is calculated
according to the Table 3 in which Column 1 lists the types of uses and Column 2 indicates the
number of required off-street parking spaces that are to be provided for each use listed in Column
1.
2.
In respect of a use permitted under this bylaw which is not specifically referred to in Column I of
Table 3, the number of off-street parking is calculated on the basis of the requirements for a similar
use that is listed in the table.
3.
When calculating the number of off-street parking spaces to be provided, any fraction as a result
of calculating the required amount of spaces must be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
4.
Where more than one use is located on a parcel the total number of off-street parking spaces to be
required shall be the sum total of the requirements for each use.
5.
Where more than one use is located in a building the total number of off-street parking spaces
required may recognize the mixed use and determine the number of spaces required based on the
various portions of the building dedicated to each use.
6.
Parking requirements for uses in the C2 - Core Commercial zone may receive up to a 50%
reduction in the off-street parking requirements with the exception of any residential uses, which
receive no reduction in off-street parking requirements.
Table 3 - Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements
Column 1
Column 2
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Use of a Building or Parcel
Minimum Required Number of Spaces
Residential
Accessory dwelling unit (in Residential Zones)
1 space per dwelling unit in addition to principal
dwelling unit requirements
Apartment
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Secondary Suite
1 space per dwelling unit in addition to principal
dwelling unit requirements
Bed and Breakfast
1 space per each bedroom used for
accommodations in addition to principal dwelling
unit requirements
Community Care Facility
1 space per employee plus 1 space per 5 beds
Daycare
1 space per every 4 children in addition to
principal dwelling unit requirements
Duplex (Semi-Attached)
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Homed Based Business
1 space in addition to principal dwelling unit
requirements
Home Industry
1 space in addition to principal dwelling unit
requirements
Rowhouse
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Single-detached dwelling
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Commercial
Bakery
1 space per 15 m² of floor area or 4, whichever is
greater
Building supply
1 space per 90 m² of floor area
Clubs, lodges, meeting halls
1 space per 20 m² of floor area
Convenience store
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Daycare centre
1 space per every 4 children plus 1 per 2
employees
Gallery, studio
1 space per 25 m² of floor area
Financial institution
1 space per 20 m² of floor area
Greenhouse, nursery
1 space per 50 m² of floor area
Health service establishment
2 spaces per exam room, chair or examination
table
Hotel, motel
1 space per guest room
Laundromat, dry cleaner
1 space per 5 washing machines
Liquor store
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Office, professional or trade contractor
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Restaurant, neighbourhood pub
1 space per 5 seats
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Retail store
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Service station
4 spaces per service bay or 1 per 50 m² floor
area, whichever is greater
Theater
1 space per 10 seats
Vehicle sales, automotive services and rental
1 space per 70 m² of floor area plus 1 per 2
employees
Commercial uses not listed
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Industrial
Automobile service
4 spaces per service bay or 1 per 50 m²,
whichever is greater
Oil and gas support services
1 space per 90 m² of floor area plus 1 per 30m² of
floor area of accessory retail and office
Machine and equipment sales, rental and repair
1 space per 90 m² of floor area plus 1 per 30m² of
floor area of accessory retail and office
Manufacturing use
1 space per 90 m² of floor area plus 1 per 30m² of
floor area of accessory retail and office
Warehousing use, wholesale, storage
1 space per 100 m² of floor area
Welding, machine or blacksmith shop
1 space per 90 m² of floor area plus 1 per 30 m of
floor area of accessory retail and office
Industrial facilities not listed
1 space per 90 m² of floor area plus 1 per 30 m² of
floor area of accessory retail and office
Parks and Recreation/Institutional
Assembly hall
1 space per 10 seats
Campground
1 space per campsite plus 1 additional space per
4 campsites
Civic uses
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Community care facility
1 space per employee plus 1 space per 5 beds
Place of worship
1 space per 10 seats
School
1 space per classroom plus 1 space per 2
employees
Recreational facility
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
Parks and recreation/institutional uses not listed
1 space per 30 m² of floor area
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Dimensions of Loading Spaces
1.
Each off-street loading space required by this bylaw shall not be less than 9.0 m long, 3.7 m wide
or have a vertical clearance of less than 3.7 m.
Off-Street Loading Requirements
1.
In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for off-street loading facilities will be the sum of
the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
2.
Where a building or structure contains more than one permitted use whose business hours of
operation do not overlap, the total requirements for off-street loading facilities shall be the greatest
number required for any of the individual uses.
3.
On every parcel used as a retail store, office, industry, warehouse or other similar use, the minimum
number of spaces will be as outlined in Table 4.
4.
On every parcel used as an office building, place of public assembly, hospital, hotel, clubhouse or
lodge, auditorium, public utility, school or other similar use, the minimum number of spaces will be
as outlined below in Table 4.
Table 4 - Off-Street Loading Requirements
Column 1
Column 2
Use of Building or Parcel
Minimum loading
spaces required
All retail stores, businesses, industries, warehouses or
similar uses with a floor area:
-
less than 500 m²
-
500 m² to 2,000 m²
-
2,000 m² to 5,000 m²
1
2
3
All office building, place of public assembly, hospital,
hotel, clubhouse or lodge, auditorium, public utility,
school or other similar use:
-
Less than 3,000 m²
-
3,000 m² to 5,000 m²
-
Each additional 5,000 m² or portion thereof
1
2
1 additional
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SECTION 6
Establishment of Zones
Designation of Zones
1.
All lands within the municipal boundary of the Village of Pouce Coupe are divided into the zones
listed in Table 5. The correct name of each zone is set out in Column 1, with the abbreviated symbol
for each zone found in Column 2. Abbreviated symbols for zones are for convenience only.
Table 5 - Zones Table
Column 1
Column 2
Name of Zone
Map Symbol
Resource Zones
Agriculture
A-1
Residential Zones
Residential 1 (Low-Density Residential)
R-1
Residential 2 (Medium-Density Residential)
R-2
Residential 3 (High-Density Residential)
R-3
Commercial Zones
Commercial 1 (General Commercial)
C-1
Commercial 2 (Core Commercial)
C-2
Commercial 3 (Service Commercial)
C-3
Industrial Zones
Industrial
M-1
Public Use Zones
Institutional
P-1
Parks and Recreation
P-2
Location of Zones
1.
The location of each zone is established on Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map of this Bylaw.
Zone Boundaries
1.
Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined parcel boundary, watercourse or highway,
and where the distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be
determined by scaling from Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map of this Bylaw.
2.
Where a zone boundary is shown on Schedule B, the Zoning Bylaw Map of this Bylaw, as following
a highway, rail right-of-way, or watercourse, the centreline of the highway, rail right-of-way or
watercourse shall be the zone boundary.
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SECTION 7
Zones
A-1 Agricultural
The following uses and no others are permitted in the A-1 Zone:
1. Principal Uses
i.
Agriculture
ii.
Dwelling, single-detached
iii.
Feed and seed storage
iv.
Kennel
v.
Nursery
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
iii.
Bed and breakfast
iv.
Farm garden stand
v.
Home industry
vi.
Home occupation
vii.
Secondary suite
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned A-1, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
40,000.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
40.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
10.0 m
10.0 m
10.0 m
10.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
10.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building
10.0 m
5.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
92.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
20%
R-1 Residential 1 (Low-Density Residential)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the R-1 zone:
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1. Principal Use
i.
Dwelling, single-detached
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
iii.
Backyard hen enclosure
iv.
Bed and breakfast
v.
Bee keeping
vi.
Daycare
vii.
Home occupation
viii.
Secondary suite
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned R-1, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel area
550.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
13.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
7.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building (excluding accessory dwelling
units)
.iii
Accessory dwelling units
10.0 m
6.0 m
8.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
74.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
33%
.9 Maximum dwelling units per parcel
2
R-2 Residential 2 (Medium-Density Residential)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the R-2 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Dwelling, single-detached
ii.
Dwelling, semi-detached
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2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
iii.
Backyard hen enclosure
iv.
Bee keeping
v.
Daycare
vi.
Home occupation
vii.
Secondary suite
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned R-2, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
.i
Single-detached dwelling
.ii
Single-detached dwelling with suite
.iii
Semi-attached dwelling
440.0 m2
550.0 m²
550.0 m²
.2 Minimum parcel width
.i
Single-detached dwelling
.ii
Single-detached dwelling with suite
.iii
Semi-attached dwelling
10.5 m
13.0 m
13.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
7.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
.i
Single-detached dwelling
.ii
Semi-attached dwelling (per dwelling unit)
5.5 m
5.5 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building (excluding accessory dwelling unit)
.iii
Accessory dwelling unit
10.0 m
6.0 m
8.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
74.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
40%
.9 Maximum dwelling units per parcel
2
R-3 Residential 3 (High-Density Residential)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the R-3 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Apartment
ii.
Row house
iii.
Townhouse
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iv.
Triplex
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Home occupation
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned R-3, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
.i
Apartment
.ii
Row house, townhouse or triplex
1100 m²
550.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
.i
Apartment
.ii
Row house, townhouse or triple
26.0 m
13.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
4.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
8.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
4.0 m
2.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width (per dwelling unit)
.i
Row house, townhouse & triplex
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Apartment
.ii
Row house, townhouse & triplex
.iii
Accessory building
15.0 m
10.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
60%
.8 Maximum gross density of dwelling units
55 units per hectare
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C-1 Commercial 1 (General Commercial)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-1 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Assembly hall
ii.
Building supply establishment
iii.
Car wash
iv.
Clubs, lodges, meeting halls
v.
Community care facility
vi.
Convenience store
vii.
Cultural facility
viii.
Daycare centre
ix.
Entertainment services
x.
Farm garden stand
xi.
Financial institutions
xii.
Funeral home
xiii.
Health service establishment
xiv.
Hotel
xv.
Laundromat and dry cleaner
xvi.
Liquor store
xvii.
Motel
xviii.
Office, professional
xix.
Pawn shop
xx.
Personal service establishment
xxi.
Restaurant
xxii.
Retail store
xxiii.
Service station
xxiv.
Vehicle sales and servicing
xxv.
Veterinary hospital
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned C-1, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
440.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
10.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
0.0 m
2.0 m
0.0 m
1.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
0.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
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.iv
Rear parcel line
4.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building
.ii
Accessory building
15.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
100.0 m²
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
75%
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C-2 Commercial 2 (Core Commercial)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-2 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Assembly hall
ii.
Civic use
iii.
Convenience store
iv.
Cultural facility
v.
Entertainment services
vi.
Financial institutions
vii.
Health service establishment
viii.
Hotel
ix.
Liquor store
x.
Motel
xi.
Neighbourhood pub
xii.
Office, professional
xiii.
Personal service establishments
xiv.
Restaurant
xv.
Retail store
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
iii.
Dwelling units (in conjunction with a permitted principal commercial use)
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned C-2, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
550.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
15.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
0.0 m
2.0 m
0.0 m
1.5 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
0.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building
.ii
Accessory building
15.0 m
6.0 m 8.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
100.0 m²
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
100%
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4. Other Regulations:
1. All accessory buildings in the C-2 zone must be located in the rear yard of a parcel behind the
principal building.
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C-3 Commercial 3 (Service Commercial)
The following uses and no others are permitted in the C-3 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Building supply establishment
ii.
Bulk fuelling station
iii.
Car and truck wash
iv.
Convenience store
v.
Daycare centre
vi.
Commercial greenhouse
vii.
Health service establishment
viii.
Laundromats and dry cleaner
ix.
Liquor store
x.
Nursery
xi.
Oilfield supply and servicing
xii.
Office, trade contractor
xiii.
Service station
xiv.
Vehicle sales and servicing
xv.
Veterinary hospital
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling units
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned C-3, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
550.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
13.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
8.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building
12.0 m
10.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
100.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
75%
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M-1 Industrial
The following uses and no others are permitted in the M-1 Zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Auto wrecking
ii.
Brewery and distillery operation
iii.
Building supply establishment
iv.
Bulk fuelling station
v.
Commercial greenhouse
vi.
Commercial storage
vii.
Feed and seed storage
viii.
Food processing
ix.
Machine and equipment sales
x.
Manufacturing
xi.
Office, trade contractor
xii.
Oilfield supply and servicing
xiii.
Storage yard
xiv.
Warehouse
xv.
Vehicle sales and servicing
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned M-1, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
1100.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
26.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
5.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building
15.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
46.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
50%
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P-1 Institutional
The following uses and no others are permitted in the P-1 zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Assembly hall
ii.
Civic use
iii.
Community care facility
iv.
Cultural facility (museum or art gallery only)
v.
Daycare centre
vi.
Emergency protective services
vii.
Health service establishment
viii.
Hospital
ix.
Place of worship
x.
Public utilities facility
xi.
School
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
ii.
Accessory dwelling unit
iii.
Community garden
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned P-1, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
550.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
13.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building
10.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
92.0 m2
.8 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
20%
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P-2 Parks and Recreation
The following uses and no others are permitted in the P-2 Zone:
1. Principal Use
i.
Campground
ii.
Civic use
iii.
Cemetery
iv.
Community garden
v.
Outdoor recreation
vi.
Park
vii.
Recreation facility
2. Accessory Uses
i.
Accessory buildings and structures
3. Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned P-2, no building or structure shall be constructed, located or altered,
and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below.
COLUMN I
COLUMN II
.1 Minimum parcel size
440.0 m2
.2 Minimum parcel width
10.0 m
.3 Minimum setback of principal building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
8.0 m
.4 Minimum setback of accessory building from:
.i
Front parcel line
.ii
Exterior side parcel line
.iii
Interior side parcel line
.iv
Rear parcel line
7.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
.5 Minimum principal building width
7.0 m
.6 Maximum building and structure height
.i
Principal building and structures
.ii
Accessory building
15.0 m
6.0 m
.7 Minimum building area for principal building
92.0 m2
.8 Maximum floor area of all accessory buildings combined
100.0 m2
.9 Maximum parcel coverage (all buildings)
30%