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City of Powell River
Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO
CITY OF POWELL RIVER
ZONING BYLAW 2100, 2006
Bylaw
No.
Description
Zone
From
Zone
To
23 May 2007
2142
Amend Schedule A and rezone vacant parcel between
Duncan and Field Streets along Manson; Lot 1 DL 5120
Plan LMP35038
M1
RM1
31 Oct 2007
2154
Amend Schedule A and rezone the property:
a) 4090 Westview and the vacant parcel south of
Kemano Street along Manson Avenue legally described
as Lots 1 and 2, District Lot 5104, NWD, Group1, Plan
12417, from R1: Single family Residential to RM1:
Compact Residential; and
b) by rezoning a portion of the vacant park dedication
along Saturna Avenue, legally described as District Lot
3688 NWD GRP1 Dedicated Park By Plan 18653 from
PK: Parks and Playing Fields to RM1: Compact
Residential; and
c) by rezoning a portion of the vacant parcel(s) along
Saturna and Manson Avenues legally described as:
i) Lot A District Lot 3688 NWD GRP1 Plan LMP1778
Exc. Plan LMP4042 LMP15445 LMP23608 &
LMP32076, and
ii) Lot D District Lot 3688 NWD GRP1 Plan LMP40550
from RM1: Compact Residential to PK: Parks and
Playing Fields.
R1
PK
RM1
RM1
RM1
PK
26 June 2007
2167
Amend Schedule A and rezone 7172 Nootka, Block A
DL 3687 Plan 12639 and portion of DL 3687
A2
R1
10 July 2007
2168
Amend Schedule A and rezone portion of vacant land on
Atlin Avenue/Powell Place; Lot 1 DL 2358 & 4908,
Except Plan LMP42911 & LMP51826
A2
RA1
12 Feb 2008
2183
Amend Schedule A and rezone 7339 Huntingdon Street
legally described as District Lot 5110 Group 1 NWD,
Except (A) the North ½ and (B) Portions in Plans 9739
and 12427 from R2: Single and Two Family
Residential to RM1: Compact Residential.
R2
RM1
Page 2 of 25
12 Feb 2008
2184
Amend Schedule A and rezone 5845 Arbutus Avenue
legally described as Amended Lot 1 Block 2 District Lot
450 Plan 4533 from C1: General Commercial to MC:
Milltown Centre; and
By adding the following as clause 10.8.3 (t) to the MC
Zone:
Notwithstanding any density provisions of Part 10.8 of
this Bylaw, an apartment building at 5845 Arbutus
Avenue (Amended Lot 1 Block 2 District Lot 450 Plan
4533) is permitted a density of no more than ten
dwelling units.
C1
MC
25 Mar 2008
2188
Various Text Amendments; and
Amending Schedule A by rezoning following parcels:
A) 6758 Cranberry Street legally described as Lot C
District Lot 5304 Block 7 NWD Group1 Plan 6714
Subsidy Lot 3 as shown shaded on 'Schedule 1'
attached hereto and forming a part of this bylaw,
from RM3: Multiple Family Residential to MX:
Mixed Use; and
B) 4620 Michigan Avenue legally described as Lot D
Block 122 NWD Group1 Plan 6238 District Lot 5167 &
5306, Permissive Exemption as shown shaded on
'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part of
this bylaw, from R2: Single and Two Family
Residential to NT: Institutions; and
C) 6968 Alberni Street legally described as Lot 2 Block
136 NWD Group1 Plan 6888 District Lot 5167 & 5306
as shown shaded on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto
and forming a part of this bylaw, from C1: General
Commercial to R2: Single and Two Family
Residential.
RM3
R2
C1
MX
NT
R2
10 June 2008
2192
Amend Schedule A and rezone vacant parcel between
Manson Avenue and Georgia Crescent legally described
as South ½ of DL 5120 GRP 1 NWD, except portions
in Plans 10193, LMP13692, LMP22592, LMP24529,
BCP12902 and BCP27290 and as shown on Schedule
1, as follows:
(a) the north 0.7 ha from RM3: Medium Density
Residential to RM1: compact Residential, and
(b) the west 45m from R2: Single and Two Family
Residential to RM1: Compact Residential as shown in
Schedule 1.
RM3
R2
RM1
RM1
Page 3 of 25
14 Oct 2008
2210
Amend Schedule A and rezone 4478 Michigan legally
described as Lot 14 Block 42 District Lot 5306 Plan8068
from NT: Institutional to R2: Single and Two Family
Residential
NT
R2
15 Oct 2009
2245
Amend Schedule A and rezone parcel along Timberlane
legally described Lot B DL 450 NWD GRP1 Pl
LMP25234 from A2: Large Lot Rural to RM1:
Compact Residential
A2
RM1
15 Oct 2009
2246
Revise Clause 10.1.2 of the C1: General Commercial
zone
15 Oct 2009
2247
Revise Part 10.1.2(r) and delete 7030 Glacier and add
7010 Duncan to list of properties where retail liquor store
use is permitted
15 Oct 2009
2248
Amend Schedule A and rezone parcel along Glacier St
legally described remainder of N1/2 of DL 5110 GRP1
NWD from R2: Single and Two Family to RM1:
Compact Residential
R2
RM1
17 Dec 2009
2224
Housekeeping Amendments - Various
And Amend Schedule A and rezone:
a) 6885 Harvie Ave legally described as Lot 26 District
Lot 450 Block 36 NWD Group1 Plan 16104, and as
shown shaded on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from PK: Parks and Playing
Fields to R2: Single and Two Family Residential; and
b) vacant land along the east side of Ontario Avenue, north
of Alberni Street, legally described as Lot 6 Block 2
District Lot 5731 Plan 6303 and as shown shaded on
'Schedule 2' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from R2: Single and Two Family Residential to
RMS: Compact Residential Zone - Select.
PK
R2
R2
RMS
11 Aug 2010
2275
Revise clause 10.7.2 (o) of the MX: Mixed Use Zone
and add 4698 Ewing Place, legally described as Lot F
District Lot 5167 and 5306 Plan 6566 to the list of
parcels whereby single and duplex dwelling use is
permitted.
MX
MX
02 Dec 2010
2281
Rezoning portions of parcels between Joyce, Quebec
and Alberta Avenues, and Field Street, legally described
as Blocks C and E District Lot 5121 Group 1 New
Westminster District Plan BCP37000 from NT:
Institutional to RM1: Compact Residential.
NT
RM1
Page 4 of 25
Dec 2, 2010
2282
Rezoning land at 5824 Ash Ave legally described as
Lots 4 and 5 Block 13 District Lot 450 Plan 6606 from
C1: General Commercial to MC: Milltown Centre; and
Adding Part 10.8.3.(t) and thereby adding "5824 Ash
Avenue, Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 Block 13 District Lot 450
Plan 6606" as the list of properties whereby retail liquor
store use is permitted.
C1
MC
Apr 7, 2011
2292
Rezoning the parcel at the northeast corner of Marine and
Fairmont legally described as Lot 5 DL 5122 Plan 6146
from R2 Single and Two Family Residential to RM1
Compact Residential.
R2
RM1
Aug 18, 2011
2303
Rezoning the following parcels:
a) Marine Avenue Vacant land legally described Lot 1
District Lot 450 New Westminster District Group 1 Plan
BCP23888 from M3: Millsite Industrial to PK: Parks and
Playing Fields
Complex Road Vacant non-ALR portion of land legally
described Lot D District Lot 450 New Westminster District
Group 1 Plan BCP42255 from A2: Large Lot Rural to PK:
Parks and Playing Fields
b) Field Street - a portion of land legally described
District Lot 5121 Block E New Westminster District
Group1 Plan BCP37000 from RM3: Medium Density
Multiple Family Residential to NT: Institutions
c) 5498 MacGregor Avenue portion of land legally
described Lot A District Lot 3125 Block B New
Westminster District Group 1 Plan 113607BN Plan 6347
from R2: Single and Two Family Residential to A1: Small
Lot Rural
d) 7550 Duncan Street portion of land legally described
Lot 3 District Lot 5117 NWD GRP1 Plan BCP48212 from
A2: Large Lot Rural to C3: Neighbourhood Commercial
3.By adding the following clause:
10.7.7.4 Where a lot as listed in section 10.7.2 (o) is
used as a single family or duplex dwelling, a side setback
shall be provided on each side of the dwelling not less
than 1.8 metres (6 ft) in width and accessory buildings
shall meet the R2 Zone requirements for height, lot
coverage, and setback as set out in Table 1, Part 8.
M3
A2
RM3
R2
A2
PK
PK
NT
A1
C3
Feb 2, 2012
2310
Rezoning the parcel located at 6375 King Avenue and
legally described Lot A Block 20 District Lot 4173 Plan
VAP23169 from NT: Institutional to RA1: Residential
Agricultural
NT
RA1
Page 5 of 25
July 5, 2012
2321
Text amendment section 10.8 Milltown Centre, Sub
Section 10.8.3 by including as a permitted use: (v)
restaurant
Oct 18, 2012
2327
Text amendment as follows:
1. strike out Section 8 (f) to remove the requirement
of a 2.5 metre setback on one side of a dwelling
if no rear lane exists, or on each side if a duplex
dwelling is proposed; and
2. remove any reference to a '2.5 m' setback in
Tables 1 and Table 2, thereby requiring a
minimum 1.8 metre side setback in all cases, for
the R1, R2, R3, RA1, RM1 and RMS zones; and
3. strike out Section 5.5.2 that gives discretion to
the City Approving Officer to relax setback
requirements.
Jan 17, 2013
2337
By amending Schedule A and rezoning the parcel
located at 5776 Marine Avenue, legally described
as Lot 1 of Lots 13 to 21 Block 21 District Lot 450
Plan 9247 as shown shaded on Schedule 1
attached hereto and forming a part of this bylaw
from NT: Institutional to R3: Townsite Residential
NT
R3
Jun 20, 2013
2348
Replace Schedule B and allow street vending on
City land on a first-come-first-serve basis at
locations listed on Schedule B. Require business
licence for street vendors and pay fee as set out in
Fee Bylaw.
Aug 22, 2013
2357
By amending Schedule A by rezoning the parcel located
at 4639 Michigan Avenue, legally described as Lot 2
Block 123 District Lot 5167 and 5306 Plan 6277, from
C3: Neighbourhood Commercial to R2: Single and Two
Family Residential.
C3
R2
Feb 20, 2014
2371
Revised definition of industrial use and permitted uses of
the M3 zone.
Mar 6, 2014
2369
Amendment to allow liquor store use in each of the C1,
C4, MX, MC and W1 zones.
Page 6 of 25
June 19, 2014
2365
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning portions of
the parcel to be subdivided and located at the corner of
Joyce Avenue and Field Street, legally described as
Block E District Lot 5121 Group 1 New Westminster
District Plan BCP37000, as follows:
a) A portion of Proposed Lot 3 from RM3: Medium
Density Multiple Family Residential to PK: Parks
and Playing Fields as shown shaded and labeled as
"A"; and
b) A portion of Proposed Lot 4 from PK: Parks and
Playing Fields to RM1: Compact Residential as
shown shaded and labeled as "B"; and
c) A portion of Proposed Lot 4 from C2: Service
Commercial to RM1: Compact Residential as shown
shaded and labeled as "C"
RM3
PK
C2
PK
RM1
RM1
Oct 16, 2014
2384
Rezoning the following parcels:
Lot 1 NWD Group1 Plan 9667 District Lot 2358 & 4908,
Except Plan LMP42911 and LMP51826 from RA1
Residential Agricultural Zone and A2 Large Lot Rural
Zone to A2 Large Lot Rural Zone.
RA1
& A2
A2
Oct 16, 2014
2386
Text amendments as follows:
1. Definition of End of Trip Facility
Addition of following sections:
2. 6.4.7 For existing development on lands located
north of Wharf Avenue and within the Sustainable
Official Community Plan, Development Permit Area
3: Marine/Willingdon Mixed Use, any changes to the
use of a building or for additions to the building(s),
additional parking will be required for the building
addition or change in use, only if the amount of
parking required by the change exceeds 25% of
that required previously.
3. 6.4.8 If end-of-trip facilities are installed for any
development, the total number of parking stalls
required by the development may be reduced by
one.
4. Inserting the following after the word "hereafter" in
the first paragraph of section 6.5:
providing that minimum standards for lands located
North of Wharf Avenue and within the Sustainable
Official Community Plan, Development Permit Area 3:
Marine/Willingdon Mixed Use are reduced by 50% for
lots with an area of less than 2000 square metres (0.49
acres) and for the first 2000 square metres (0.49 acres)
of lots exceeding this size.
Page 7 of 25
Apr 2, 2015
2401
By amending Schedule A by rezoning the parcel
located at 7032 Cranberry Street
Lot 1 Except Part Plan 11275 and Part Subdivided by
BCP18623, District Lot 4128 Group 1 New
Westminster District PLAN 5809
(a) Proposed Lot A from a combination of "Single and
Two Family Residential (R2)" and "Institutions
(NT)" to solely "Single and Two Family Residential
(R2)"; and
(b) Part of proposed Lot B south of Cranberry Street
from a combination of "Single and Two Family
Residential (R2)" and "Institutions (NT)" to solely
"Institutions (NT)".
R2 &
NT
R2
R2
NT
Jan 7, 2016
2429
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcels
located at the corner of Marine Avenue & Alberni Street
from MX Mixed Use to PK Parks and Playing Fields.
MX
PK
Feb 18, 2016
2435
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the vacant
parcel located on Kemano Street and legally described
as Lot 2 District Lot 5103 Group 1 New Westminster
District Plan BCP17823 except part subdivided by Plan
BCP40809, from both "Compact Residential Zone
(RM1)" and "Single Family Residential Zone (RI)" to
solely Compact Residential Zone (RM1).
RM1
and
R1
RM1
May 19, 2016
2439
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the portion
of the parcel located immediately east of Lindsay Park
along Cranberry Street, legally described as Lot 1
District Lots 4128, 5200 and 5304, Group 1 NWD Plan
BCP43110 (PID 028-102-975) from PK Parks and
Playing Fields to R2 Single and Two Family Residential
PK
R2
July 21, 2016
2440
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a parcel
located near the intersection of Westview Avenue and
Duncan Street, legally described as Lot 4, District Lot
5122, Block 3, New Westminster Land District Group 1
Plan 6146 (PID 005-733-171), from R2 Single and Two
Family Residential to RM1 Compact Residential.
R2
RM1
Page 8 of 25
March 2, 2017
2454
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a parcel
located near the intersection of Abbotsford Street and
Ann Avenue, legally described as Lot 6, District Lot 5306,
New Westminster Land District Group 1, Plan BCP27586
(PID 026-928-540) from C1 General Commercial to CD1
Comprehensive Development
C1
CD1
May 18, 2017
2467
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a proposed lot
legally described as Lot 1, Block 36, District Lot 450, New
Westminster Land District, Group 1, Plan BCP12952 from
R1 Single Family Residential to CD2 Comprehensive
Development 2 - Coastal Winds Village.
R1
CD2
May 29, 2017
2471
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a parcel
located at 4713 Joyce Avenue, legally described as Lot A
District Lot 5306 NWD Group 1 Plan 6989 Subsidy Lot
130 (PID: 006-677-231) from R2 Single and Two Family
Residential to C1 General Commercial.
R2
C1
Sep 7, 2017
2444
Amendment to define Urban Farm and add it as a
permitted use in R1, R2, R3, RA1, A1, A2 and NT zones.
Sep 7, 2017
2485
Text amendments to 5.18.3 of Part 5: General
Regulations related to street vending.
Nov 2, 2017
2491
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a vacant
parcel on Manson Avenue legally described as Lot 1,
Block 4, District Lot 5731, Group 1, New Westminster
Land District Plan 13973 Except Part in Plan LMP11343
from RM2 Low Density Multiple Family Residential to
CD3 Comprehensive Development 3 - Manson Narrow
Lot.
RM2
CD3
Page 9 of 25
Nov 16, 2017
2476
Text amendments related to carriage houses as follows:
1) By inserting a new heading in the Table of
Contents '5.3 Carriage Houses' and renumbering
the following page references accordingly;
2) By inserting in Part 2: Definitions the defined
terms for 'Building Floor Area', 'Carriage House',
and 'Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit' and
renumbering the following pages accordingly;
3) By renumbering page number references in Part
4.6 accordingly;
4) By inserting Section 5.3 text relating to Carriage
Houses after 5.2 and renumbering the following
sections and pages accordingly;
5) By replacing 5.13.1 with the following:
'Except for a carriage house, each dwelling unit
located in the R1, R2, R3, RM1, RMS, TA1, A1
and A2 zones shall contain a minimum gross floor
area of 55 square metres (600 sqft) except as
provided for in 5.13.3.';
6) By inserting after Part 6.5.1(a) text additions
related to dedicated parking for carriage houses
and renumbering the sections of the table that
follow accordingly, and;
7) By striking out Part 8: Suburban Residential and
Rural and inserting new sections for all relevant
zones that support carriage houses accordingly.
Jan 18, 2018
2459
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
located adjacent to Nootka Street immediately east of
Oceanview School, legally described as Lot 2 Block A
District Lot 3688 New Westminster Land District Group 1
Plan 18846 (PID 004-635-744) from A2 Large Lot Rural
to R1 Single Family Residential.
A2
R1
March 1, 2018
2451
By amending Schedule A, being the Official Zoning Map,
by rezoning properties located on Thunder Bay Street
(Highway 101 South), Joyce Avenue and Tofino Street
and legally described as Lots A, B and C of Lots 1 and 2,
Block D, District Lot 1424 Group 1 New Westminster
District Plan 10209, from "Service Commercial (C2)" to
"Mixed Use (MX)".
C2
MX
Page 10 of 25
Mar 15, 2018
2489
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcels
located adjacent to Atlin Avenue and legally described as
Lots 1-4 District Lot 2358 and Lot 5, District Lots 4908
and 2358, Group 1 New Westminster Land District, Plan
EPP57771 (PID's 029-800-595, 609, 617, 625 and 633)
from "Large Lot Rural (A2)" to Residential Agricultural
(RA1)"
A2
RA1
June 21, 2018
2503
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcels
legally described as Lot A District Lot 450 Group 1 New
Westminster District Plan EPP69160 (PID 030-208-556)
and Lot 1 District Lot 450 Group 1 New Westminster
District Plan EPP21856 (PID 029-635-691) from 'Millsite
Industrial (M3)" to "General Industrial (M1)".
M3
M1
June 21, 2018
2505
By Amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as Lot 9 District Lot 5732 Plan 6302
(PID 010-962-522) from "Small Lot Rural Residential
(A1)" to "Single and Two Family Residential (R2)".
A1
R2
Sept 6, 2018
2499
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning portions of the
parcels legally described as Lot A District Lot 5107 Block
D NWD Group 1 Plan 7557 (PID 009-241-698) Lot B
District Lot 5107 Block D NWD Group 1 Plan 7557 (PID
009-241-710) and Lot 3 District Lot 5107 NWD Group 1
Plan BCP45897 (PID 028-326-016) from "Single and Two
Family Residential (R2)" to "Compact Residential (RM1)"
R2
RM1
Page 11 of 25
Oct 18, 2018
2529
a) By inserting a new section heading in the Table of
Contents following Section '13.3 Manson Narrow Lot'
that reads:
13.4
Edgehill Crescent - Residential Small Lots
and renumbering the following headings and page
number references accordingly.
b) By inserting in Part 2: Definitions the defined terms:
INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT means the
development of a carriage house or development within
Comprehensive Development Zone 4 'Edgehill Crescent
- Residential Small Lots'. All intensive residential
development is subject to a development permit.
and renumbering the following pages accordingly.
c) By updating and renumbering the page number
references in Section 4.6 accordingly.
d) By replacing 5.1.2 with the following:
No portion of a principal building shall be located in any
required front, side or rear setback except as provided
for in this Bylaw.
e) By replacing 5.3.1 with the following:
A maximum of one carriage house (detached accessory
dwelling unit) is permitted on a lot in the R1, R2, RA1,
CD4, A1 and A2 zones subject to all other provisions of
this Bylaw.
f) By replacing 5.3.2. (a) with the following:
Except as it relates to CD4, not to be permitted on a lot
with a lot area of less than 730 m2.
g) By replacing 5.6.1 with the following:
Unless specified differently in this bylaw, a portion of any
building roof or upper storey may project to a maximum
of 0.75 metres (2.4 ft) over any required setback in all
zones, provided such projection does not impede clear
rear yard access between finished grade and 2.4 metres
(8 ft) above finished grade on one side of the dwelling.
h) By replacing the introductory paragraph of 5.7 with
the following:
A2
CD4
Page 12 of 25
A maximum of one secondary suite is permitted within a
single family dwelling in the R1, R2, RA1, R3, A1, A2
and CD4 subject to all other provisions of this Bylaw and
is subject to the following requirements:
2529
Con'd
i) By including in 5.8.3 the zones CD3 and CD4 following
R4.
j) By replacing 6.5.1 (e) with the following:
single, two family & townhouse dwellings in compact
residential or residential small lot zones
1 space per dwelling unit & 1 additional space per every
3 townhouse dwellings. For dwelling units with 3 or more
bedrooms, 1 additional space required.
k) By including in 7.2(a) the terms CD1, CD3 and CD4
following RM.
l) By replacing 7.3(a) with the following:
permitted in any A1, A2, R, CD3, CD4, RM or MX zone;
m) By inserting 'Schedule 1' following Part 13.3.
n) By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a portion of the
parcel located along Edgehill Crescent north of the Powell
River Hospital and east of Joyce Avenue, legally
described as Lot A DL 450 GP 1 NWD PL BCP12952
Except PL EPP81176 (PID 026-030-098) as shown in
bold on 'Schedule 2' from A2 Large Lot Rural to CD4
Comprehensive Development 4 'Edgehill Crescent -
Residential Small Lots.
Page 13 of 25
Oct 18, 2018
2532
a) By inserting a new section heading in the Table of
Contents following Section '13.4 Edgehill Crescent -
Residential Small Lots' that reads:
13.5 Joyce Commons Mixed Use Development
And renumbering the following headings and page
number references accordingly.
b) By inserting in Part 2: Definitions the defined terms:
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the figure obtained when
the gross floor area on a lot is divided by the area of the
lot.
LIVE WORK UNIT means a purpose built or purpose-
renovated space which combines a permitted commercial
use and living space.
USABLE OPEN SPACE means a compact, level
unobstructed area available for safe and convenient use
by all the building's occupants, having no dimension less
than 6.0 metres and no slope greater than 10%, providing
for greenery, recreational space and leisure activities
normally carried on outdoors. Usable open space shall
exclude areas used for off street parking, off street
loading, and service driveways.
And renumbering the following pages accordingly.
c) By updating and renumbering the page number
references in Section 4.6 accordingly.
d) By including in 7.2(a) the terms CD5 following RM.
e) By inserting 'Schedule 1' following part 13.4
f) By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the properties
located at 4747 and 4753 Joyce Avenue, legally
described as Lots A & B Block 133 DL 5167 and DL 5306
Plan 8201 (PIDs 010-223-282 & 010-223-312) from
'Single
and
Two
Family
Residential
(R2)'
to
'Comprehensive Development 5 - Joyce Commons
Mixed Use Development (CD5)'
R2
CD5
Page 14 of 25
Oct 18, 2018
2534
a) By adding the following definitions to Part 2:
Definitions in the appropriate alphabetical order:
CANNABIS has the same meaning as the Cannabis Act
(Canada), subject to any prescribed modifications.
CANNABIS ACCESSORY has the same meaning as the
Cannabis Act (Canada), subject to any prescribed
modifications.
CANNABIS OPERATION means the cultivating,
growing, producing, packing, storing, distributing,
dispensing, advertising, trading, consumption, or selling
of cannabis or cannabis-containing products, and
excludes City-approved Cannabis Retail Store.
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE means a retail
establishment licensed under provincial authority for the
sale of cannabis or cannabis-containing products for
consumption off premises
b) By revising the definition of "retail store" in Part 2:
Definitions by adding the following after "but excludes
the sale of liquor and liquor products":
"and excludes the sale of cannabis and cannabis
products"
c) By adding a new section 5.21 to Part 5: General
Regulations as follows and updating section numbering
as required:
5.21
Cannabis Retail
5.21.1 A maximum of one cannabis retail store use is
permitted on a lot in the C1, C4, MX, MC, and W1
Zones.
5.21.2 Cannabis retail store is subject to the following
requirements:
a) along Marine Drive between Duncan Street and
Alberni Street, the use is more than 150 metres from the
nearest property line of a site containing another
cannabis retail use;
b) for all other areas, the use is more than 300 metres
from the nearest property line of a site containing
another cannabis retail use; and
Page 15 of 25
c) the use is more than 300 metres from the nearest
property line of a site containing a school, public
playground, or City-owned recreation facility.
2534
Con'd
5.21.3 Provincial licensing of cannabis retail is regulated
by the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
d) By inserting the following to 6.5 Minimum Parking
Spaces, subsection 6.5.3 Commercial (d) retail stores
between "convenience stores" and "& personal service
establishments":
",cannabis retail"
e) By adding the following to 7.1 Home Based Business
Basic Provisions, subsection (m) regarding prohibited
uses:
"(xi) cannabis retail store use"
f) By adding the following to 10.1 General Commercial
(C1), subsection 10.1.2:
"(s) cannabis retail store use"
g) By adding the following to 10.4 Tourist Commercial
(C4), subsection 10.4.2:
"(f) cannabis retail store use"
h) By adding the following to 10.7 Mixed Use (MX):
"(q) cannabis retail store use"
i) By adding the following to 10.8 Milltown Centre (MC):
"(w) cannabis retail store use"
j) By adding the following to 10.9 Waterfront Commercial
(W1):
"(p) cannabis retail store use"
Page 16 of 25
Oct 18, 2018
2545
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a parcel legally
described as District Lot 6771 Group 1 NWD Except:
Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan 10638 Secondly; Part
Subdivided by Plan 11378 Thirdly; Part Subdivided by
Plan LMP14119 Fourthly; Part Subdivided by Plan
LMP16654 Fifthly; Part Subdivided by Plan BCP15747
(PID 015-788-067) from 'Large Lot Rural (A2)' to 'Parks
and Playing Fields (PK)'.
A2
PK
Apr 4, 2019
2539
Multiple text amendments and additions in Parts 2, 5,7,
and 8 regarding short-term rental regulation. See
complete bylaw amendment 2539, 2019.
Apr 4, 2019
2553
Removal of the definition of Street Vending from Part 2,
removing section 5.19 referencing Street Vending in its
entirety, and deleting Schedule B - list of permitted street
vending locations - in its entirety.
May 16, 2019
2567
Revising the separation distance between cannabis retail
uses everywhere in the City from 300m to 150m.
June 6, 2019
2568
Revised definition of Intensive Residential Development
to include Townsite Residential R3 Zone.
June 20, 2019
2565
Creation of A0 - Suburban Lot Rural Residential Zone
and all text amendments/additions required to support it.
By Amending Schedule A, being the Official Zoning Map,
by rezoning the parcel located at 7271 Haslam Street,
legally described as Lot 35 District Lot 5732 Plan 6302
(PID 010-967-478) from A1 Small Lot Rural Residential
to A0 Suburban Lot Rural Residential.
A1
A0
Sep 5, 2019
2574
Creation of RM4 - Multiple Family Residential Four Zone
and all text amendment/additions required to support it.
Additions of definitions of affordable housing unit and
housing agreement.
By amending Schedule A, being the Official Zoning Map,
by rezoning the parcel described as Lot 6 Block 2 District
Lot 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 010-959-670) from RMS
Compact Residential Select to RM4 Multiple Family
Residential Four.
RMS
RM4
Sep 5, 2019
2575
Deletion of 5.10.6 which limits electric fences to the A1,
A2 and RA1 zones.
Page 17 of 25
Nov 7, 2019
2566
By replacing Part 13.4 with 'Schedule 1' attached hereto
and forming a part of this bylaw following Part 13.3.
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
located at 4238 Marine Avenue, legally described as LOT
2 BLOCK C SOUTH 1/2 OF DISTRICT LOT 5107 PLAN
6439 (PID 010-900-357) from R2 Single and Two Family
Residential to CD4 Comprehensive Development 4
'Residential Small Lots'.
R2
CD4
Nov 21, 2019
2588
Revised definition of Civic Use to permit a Resource
Recovery Centre specifically on PID 008-935-670, PID
008-046-701, PID 025-840-983
Mar 19, 2020
2590
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT A (EXPLANATORY PLAN
3085), EXCEPT PART IN REFERENCE PLAN 5142 OF
LOT 8 BLOCK 13 DISTRICT LOT 450 PLAN 6606 (PID
010-862-765) from C1 (General Commercial) to MC
(Milltown Centre).
C1
MC
May 7, 2020
2498
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the portion of
the parcel legally described as Lot 1 District Lot 5108
Block E NWD GRP1 PL VAP 14192 (PID 007-898-541)
from C1 General Commercial to RM4 Multiple Family
Residential Four.
C1
RM4
May 7, 2020
2597
Adoption of new Zoning Map to replaced existing
Schedule A.
November 5,
2020
2617
By amending Schedule A, being the Official Zoning Map,
by rezoning the parcel legally described as Lot 5 Block 8
District Lot 5122 Plan 6146 (PID 005-223-661) from
RM1 Compact Residential to R2 Single and Two Family
Residential.
RM1
R2
November 19,
2020
2621
Establishment of definitions and regulations related to
Temporary Use Permits in commercial, industrial, and
civic zones in addition to a separate "farm camping" use.
February 4,
2021
2620
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the portion of
the parcel legally described as Lot A Block 16 District
Lot 5306 Group 1 NWD Plan 7501 (PID 023-929-499)
from NT Institutions to CD4 Comprehensive
Development 4 - Residential Small Lots.
NT
CD4
March 4, 2021
2596
Text amendments to prohibit the bottling of water when
the source of the water is other than the municipal water
supply.
Page 18 of 25
April 15, 2021
2642
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as THE CENTRE 1/3 OF LOT 35,
EXCEPT PART IN REFERENCE PLAN 17464 BLOCK
3 DISTRICT LOT 5731 PLAN (PID 010-954-546)from
R2 Single and Two Family Residential to CD4
Comprehensive Development 4 - Residential Small
Lots.
R2
CD4
April 15, 2021
2638
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcels
legally described as Lots 1 - 9 Lot A Block 38 District
Lot 450 Plan 8212 (PIDs 010-212-469; 010-221-477;
010-212-493; 010-212-515; 010-212-523; 010-212-540;
010-212-558; 010-212-566; 010-212-574) from RM3
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential to CD6
Comprehensive Development 6 'Cranberry Place Multi-
Family Development
RM3
CD6
April 15, 2021
2612
The creation of the R3A - Townsite Residential
Timberlane zone and the amendment of Schedule A to
Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning
Map, by rezoning the parcels legally described as: LOTS
1 through 32 DISTRICT LOT 450 NWD PLAN
BCP47959 as shown in bold on 'Schedule 2' attached
hereto and forming a part of this bylaw, from RM1
Residential Compact to R3A Townsite Residential Zone
- Timberlane.
RM1
R3A
May 20, 2021
2651
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as LOT F DISTRICT LOT
5103 PLAN 11050 (PID 009-171-606) shown in bold on
'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from R2 (Single and Two Family Residential) to
CD4 (Comprehensive Development 4 Residential Small
Lots).
R2
CD4
May 20, 2021
2655
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a
portion of the parcel legally described as LOT B
DISTRICT LOT 4128 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN EPP47462 (PID 029-721-920) shown in
bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part
of this bylaw, from NT (Institutions) to R2 (Single and Two
Family Residential).
NT
R2
Page 19 of 25
June 3, 2021
2633
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By inserting a new permitted use following 11.1.2 (r) that
reads:
On Lot 13 Block 4 District Lot 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 010-
935-941), the permitted uses are restricted to those
conforming to Transportation Use and Accessory Open
Storage.
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT 13 BLOCK 4 DISTRICT LOT
5731 PLAN 6303 (PID 010-935-941) shown in bold on
'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from R2 (Single and Two Family Residential) to
M1 (General Industrial).
R2
M1
August 19,
2021
2657
Creation of the RM5 - Multiple Family Residential Five
Zone and amendment to Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as Lot 2 District Lot 450 GP1
NWD PLAN EPP81176 (PID 030-471-621) from R1
Single Family Residential to RM5 Multiple Family
Residential Five shown in bold on 'Schedule 2' attached
hereto and forming a part of this bylaw.
R1
RM5
December 2,
2021
2660
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the portion of the parcel legally described as the north
1/2 of District Lot 5103 Group 1 New Westminster
District Except: those portions in Plans 9126, 9446,
9922, 11050, 12944, BCP24861, BCP40809, BCP41211
AND EPP72045 (PID 003-561-038) from R2 (Single and
Two Family Residential) to CD4 (Comprehensive
Development 4 Residential Small Lots).
R2
CD4
Page 20 of 25
December 16,
2021
2678
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By including in 13.4.2 under each of the subcategories
of RS1, RS2 and RS3, the
permitted uses:
v.
short-term rental use
vi.
vacation rental use
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the portion of the parcel legally described as Lot 1
District Lot 3688 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan
LMP15445 (PID 018-886-884) from RM1 (Compact
Residential) to CD4 (Comprehensive Development 4
Residential Small Lots).
RM1
CD4
May 19, 2022
2681
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as LOT A OF LOT 139
DISTRICT LOTS 5167 AND 5306 PLAN 6408 (PID 005-
216-923) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto
and forming a part of this bylaw, from C1 (General
Commercial) to R2 (Single and Two Family Residential)
C1
R2
June 2, 2022
2670
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as Lot 1 (Reference Plan
2610) of Lot A Block 37 District Lot 5306 Plan 6095 (PID
010-724-508) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached
hereto and forming a part of this bylaw, from R2 (Single
and Two Family Residential) to CD4 (Comprehensive
Development 4 'Residential Small Lots').
R2
CD4
June 16, 2022
2697
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as LOT A, EXCEPT
PORTIONS IN EXPLANATORY PLANS 3136 AND
4945 BLOCK 18 DISTRICT LOT 5542 PLAN 7468 (PIO
010-604-375) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached
hereto and forming a part of this bylaw, from R2 (Single
and Two Family Residential) to CD4 (Comprehensive
Development 4 'Residential Small Lots').
R2
CD4
Page 21 of 25
September 1,
2022
2698
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as LOT A (BL369171)
BLOCK 16 DISTRICT LOT 5306 GROUP 1 NEW
WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 7501 (PID 023-929-
499) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from NT (Institutions) to
RM1 (Compact Residential).
NT
RM1
September 22,
2022
2694
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended by amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw
2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning
the parcel legally described as LOT A BLOCK 137
DISTRICT LOT 5306 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER
DISTRICT PLAN EPP97265 (PID 031-014-178) shown in
bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part
of this bylaw, from C1 (General Commercial) to CD5
(Comprehensive Development 5 'Joyce Commons Mixed
Use Development').
C1
CD5
October 6,
2022
2706
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By inserting after 10.3.2 (g) the following:
(h)
retail sales, service and rental of tools, hardware,
and small equipment; accessory open storage of tools
and small equipment; accessory open storage of tools
and small equipment; two dwelling units located on the
upper floor in a commercial building; and, placement of
one steel storage container vented to the satisfaction of
the Fire Chief and Chief Building Inspector, are permitted
only at 7259 Alberni Street, legally described as the East
½ of Lot 22 Block 2 DL 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 010-961-
577)
By inserting a new section following 10.3.8 that reads:
10.3.9
Off Street Parking
10.3.9.1
Notwithstanding Part 6: Off-Street Parking
& Loading requirements, 13 parking spaces and 1
accessible parking space are required at 7259 Alberni
Street, legally described as the East ½ of Lot 22 Block 2
DL 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 010-961-577).
Page 22 of 25
October 6,
2022
2690
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By replacing clause 9.5.2 with the following:
9.5.2 Permitted Use
In the RM4 Zone, the following uses are permitted upon
the lot and all others are prohibited:
(a)
apartment buildings
(b)
townhouse dwellings
(c)
cluster housing dwellings
(d)
home based business
(e)
accessory buildings and uses
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT B DISTRICT LOTS 5167 AND
5306 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN
LMP29282 (PID 023-490-683) shown in bold on
'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from R2 (Single and Two Family Residential) to
RM4 (Multiple Family Residential Four).
R2
RM4
February 2,
2023
2708
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT 12 DISTRICT LOT 5542
GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 5389
(PIO 011-182-695) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1'
attached hereto and forming a part of this bylaw, from A
1 (Small Lot Rural Residential) to CD4 (Comprehensive
Development 4 'Residential Small Lots').
A1
CD4
March 16,
2023
2705
Text amendments and additions to definitions.
Text amendments to section 5.3 with respect to carriage
houses.
Primary changes affect maximum floor area, lot coverage
provisions and setbacks.
Deletion of (e) in Part 8.
Page 23 of 25
May 4, 2023
2707
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcels
legally described as LOT A BLOCK 108 DISTRICT LOTS
5167 AND 5306 PLAN 6285 (PID 010-926-127), LOT B
BLOCK 108 DISTRICT LOTS 5167 AND 5306 PLAN 6285
(PID 009-486-658), LOT C BLOCK 108 DISTRICT LOTS
5167 AND 5306 PLAN 6285 (PID 010-926-151)
LOT 2 OF LOT 109 DISTRICT LOTS 5167 AND 5306
PLAN 8251 (PID 005-072-824), LOT 3 BLOCK 109
DISTRICT LOTS 5167 AND 5306 PLAN 8251 (PID 010-
178-112) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto
and forming a part of this bylaw, from RM3 (Medium
Density Multiple Family Residential) to R2 (Single and
Two Family Residential)
RM3
R2
May 4, 2023
2707
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT 2 BLOCK G DISTRICT LOT
1424 PLAN 9679 (PID 009-597-204) shown in bold on
'Schedule 2' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from NT (Institutions) to R1 (Single Family
Residential)
NT
R1
May 4, 2023
2707
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT A BLOCK 7 DISTRICT LOT
5731 PLAN 17136 (PID 007-31-212) shown in bold on
'Schedule 3' attached hereto and forming a part of this
bylaw, from PK (Parks and Playing Fields) to NT
(Institutions);
PK
NT
May 4, 2023
2707
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT B BLOCK 4 SOUTH ½ OF
DISTRICT LOT 5105 PLAN 8933 (PID 009-867-015)
shown in bold on 'Schedule 4' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from NT (Institutions) to R2
(Single and Two Family Residential).
NT
R2
Page 24 of 25
June 1, 2023
2719
Text amendments and additions to definitions.
Text amendments to sections 5.7, 5.14.1, 5.14.2 with
respect to secondary suites.
Text amendments to section 6.5.1 with respect to parking
spaces for carriage houses.
September 14,
2023
2726
Bylaw amendments relating to in-home childcare and
child care operations.
May 2, 2024
2744
Text amendments to comply with the posted notice and
public hearing procedures outlined in Bill 44: Housing
Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act,
2023.
May 2, 2024
2747
Text amendments to comply with Bill 35: 2023 Short-
Term rental Accommodations Act.
June 20, 2024
2749
Text amendments to comply with Bill 44: Housing
Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act,
2023.
September 12,
2024
2746
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT B DISTRICT LOT 5542 Plan
5389 shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from CD4 (Small Lot
Residential) to RM1 (Compact Residential).
CD4
RM1
January 23,
2025
2723
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning that portion of
the parcel legally described as LOT 1 NORTH 1/2 OF
DISTRICT LOT 5109 PLAN 8827 (PID 005-340-721)
shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from R2 (Single and Two
Family Residential) to RM1 (Compact Residential).
R2
RM1
January 23,
2025
2758
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT A BLOCK 137 DISTRICT LOTS
5167 AND 5306 PLAN 7069 (PID: 010-777-172) shown
in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and forming a part
of this bylaw, from C1 (General Commercial) to CD5
(Comprehensive Development 5: Joyce Commons Mixed
Use Development).
C1
CD5
Page 25 of 25
January 23,
2025
2769
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" is hereby
amended as follows:
By amending Schedule A to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006,
being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning the parcel
legally described as LOT E DISTRICT LOT 5110 GROUP
1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP44629
EXCEPT THAT PART IN EPP109951 (PID: 028-211-
707) shown in bold on 'Schedule 1' attached hereto and
forming a part of this bylaw, from R2 (Single and Two
Family
Residential)
to
CD4
(Comprehensive
Development 4: Residential Small Lots).
R2
CD4
May 8, 2025
2563
Text amendments and additions to definitions with
respect to modular homes and manufactured homes.
City of Powell River
Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006
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Table of Contents
1.0
TITLE AND APPLICATION ............................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Title ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Application ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3
Severability ............................................................................................................... 1
1.4
Repeal of Previous Bylaw......................................................................................... 1
2.0
DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................. 2
3.0
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ................................................................................... 13
3.1
Administration ........................................................................................................... 13
3.2
General Compliance ................................................................................................. 13
3.3
Inspection ................................................................................................................. 13
3.4
Violation and Penalty ................................................................................................ 13
3.5
Appeal....................................................................................................................... 13
4.0
BASIC PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.1
Conformity ................................................................................................................ 14
4.2
Non-Conforming Uses .............................................................................................. 14
4.3
Agricultural Land Commission Act ........................................................................... 14
4.4
Measurements .......................................................................................................... 14
4.5
Italics ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.6
Establishments and Mapping of Zones .................................................................... 15
4.7
Zone Boundaries ...................................................................................................... 16
4.8
Bylaw Amendments .................................................................................................. 16
4.9
Deleted AB2744 ............................................................................................................ 16
5.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS............................................................................................................ 17
5.1
Location and Siting of Buildings ............................................................................... 17
5.2
Accessory Buildings and Uses ................................................................................. 17
5.3
Carriage Houses......................................................................................17
5.4
Special Building Setbacks ........................................................................................ 18
5.5
Height of Buildings and Structures ........................................................................... 18
5.6
Setbacks ................................................................................................................... 18
5.7
Secondary Suites ..................................................................................................... 19
5.8
Permitted and Prohibited Uses in all Zones ............................................................. 19
5.9
Visibility at Intersections ........................................................................................... 20
5.10
Fences ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.11
Landscaping Along Streets....................................................................................... 21
5.12
Landscape Provisions Adjacent to Residential Areas .............................................. 21
5.13
Garbage and Recycling Bin Screening .................................................................... 21
5.14
Dwelling Units, Minimum Floor Area ........................................................................ 22
5.15
Density Averaging for Multiple Lot Subdivision ........................................................ 22
5.16
Temporary Accessory Building on Subdivided Land ................................................ 22
5.17
Accessory Use on Subdivided Land ......................................................................... 22
5.18
Temporary Single Family Dwelling ........................................................................... 23
5.19
Deleted AB2553 ............................................................................................................ 23
5.20
Urban Farm........................ ................................................................................. 23
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5.21
Cannabis Retail ........................................................................................................ 24
5.22
Deleted AB2747 ............................................................................................................ 24
5.23
Housing Agreements ................................................................................................ 24
5.24
Temporary Use Permits ............................................................................................ 25
5.25
Manufactured Homes................................................................................26
6.0
OFFSTREET PARKING AND LOADING ....................................................................................... 26
6.1
General Requirements ............................................................................................. 26
6.2
Location of Parking Areas ........................................................................................ 26
6.3
Parking Spaces for Disabled .................................................................................... 27
6.4
Calculation of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces ................................................. 27
6.5
Minimum Parking Spaces ......................................................................................... 27
6.5.1
Residential ................................................................................................... 28
6.5.2
Institutional .................................................................................................. 28
6.5.3
Commercial ................................................................................................. 28
6.5.4
Industrial ...................................................................................................... 29
6.5.5
Other ............................................................................................................ 29
6.6
Design Criteria for Parking Spaces .......................................................................... 30
6.7
Design Criteria for Parking Areas ............................................................................. 31
6.8
Required Loading Spaces ........................................................................................ 31
6.9
Design Criteria for Loading Spaces .......................................................................... 31
7.0
HOME BASED BUSINESS ............................................................................................................. 32
7.1
Home Based Business Basic Provisions .................................................................. 32
7.2
Minor Home Based Business ................................................................................... 33
7.3
Major Home Based Business ................................................................................... 33
7.4
Rural Home Based Business.................................................................................... 33
7.5
Short-Term Rental Accommodation ......................................................................... 34
7.6
In-Home Child Care .................................................................................................. 34
8.0
SINGLE, TWO FAMILY AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL .................................................................. 35
8.1
Single Family Residential Zone ................................................................................ 35
8.2
Single and Two Family Residential Zone ................................................................. 36
8.3
Townsite Residential Zone ....................................................................................... 37
8.4
Townsite Residential Zone - Timberlane .................................................................. 38
8.5
Mobile Home Park Residential Zone ........................................................................ 38
8.6
Residential Agricultural Zone.................................................................................... 39
8.7
Suburban Lot Rural Residential Zone ...................................................................... 40
8.8
Small Lot Rural Residential Zone ............................................................................. 41
8.9
Large Lot Rural Zone ................................................................................................ 42
9.0
MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ...................................................................................................... 43
9.1
Compact Residential Zone ....................................................................................... 43
9.2
Compact Residential Zone - Select .......................................................................... 44
9.3
Low Density Multiple Family Residential .................................................................. 45
9.4
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential ............................................................ 46
9.5
Multiple Family Residential Four .............................................................................. 47
9.6
Multiple Family Residential Five ............................................................................... 49
10.0 COMMERCIAL ZONES .................................................................................................................. 51
City of Powell River
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10.1
General Commercial ................................................................................................. 51
10.2
Service Commercial ................................................................................................. 53
10.3
Neighbourhood Commercial ..................................................................................... 55
10.4
Tourist Commercial .................................................................................................. 56
10.5
Campground Commercial ......................................................................................... 57
10.6
Parking Commercial ................................................................................................. 58
10.7
Mixed Use ................................................................................................................. 59
10.8
Milltown Centre ......................................................................................................... 62
10.9
Waterfront Commercial ............................................................................................. 64
11.0 INDUSTRIAL ZONES ..................................................................................................................... 66
11.1
General Industrial ..................................................................................................... 66
11.2
Airport and Service Industrial ................................................................................... 68
11.3
Millsite Industrial ....................................................................................................... 69
12.0 PARKS AND PLAYING FIELDS .................................................................................................... 70
12.1
Parks and Playing Fields .......................................................................................... 70
12.2
Institutions................................................................................................................. 71
13.0 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT (CD) ZONES ...................................................................... 73
13.1
Creekside Commons ................................................................................................ 73
13.2
Coastal Winds Village ............................................................................................... 75
13.3
Manson Narrow Lot................................................................................. 77
13.4
Residential Small Lots ............................................................................................ .79
13.5
Joyce Commons Mixed Use Development ............................................................ .81
13.6
Cranberry Place Multi-Family Development ........................................................... .83
14.0 ADOPTION ..................................................................................................................................... 85
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Suburban and Rural Residential Zoning Requirements .............................. 35
Table 2:
Multi Family Residential Zoning Requirements ........................................... 43
Table 3:
Milltown Centre Zone Requirements ........................................................... 62
LIST OF DIAGRAMS
Diagram A:
Building Height ............................................................................................ 4
Diagram B:
Lot Width and Depth .................................................................................... 9
Diagram C:
Deleted
Diagram D
Visibility at Intersections .............................................................................. 20
Diagram E:
Determining Fence Height ........................................................................... 20
Diagram F:
Fence Height in Setbacks ........................................................................... 21
Diagram G:
Design Criteria for Parking Spaces ............................................................. 30
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
ZONING BYLAW 2100, 2006
A Bylaw to divide the City of Powell River into zones and regulate the following:
use and density of use of land and buildings or structures within zones;
the shape, dimensions and area of all parcels of land that may be created by subdivision;
the siting, size and dimensions of buildings, structures;
uses and location of uses permitted on the land and within buildings; and
require the owners or occupiers of any land, building or structure to provide parking and
loading spaces,
all as authorized in the Local Government Act and Community Charter.
WHEREAS under Part 26 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 2004, Chapter 323, the Council may,
by bylaw, establish regulations with respect to land use;
AND WHEREAS the Council deems it necessary and appropriate to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
PART 1: TITLE & APPLICATION
1.1
Title
This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006."
1.2
Application
This Bylaw applies to the entire area within the boundaries of the City of Powell River.
1.3
Severability
The provisions of this Bylaw are severable. If any provision is for any reason held to be invalid
by the decision of a court of lawful jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining provisions of this Bylaw.
1.4
Repeal of Previous Bylaw
Public Hearing Notification Bylaw No. 772, 1973; District of Powell River Zoning Bylaw No.
1851, 1999 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
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PART 2: DEFINITIONS
All words or phrases have their normal or common meaning except where they are changed, modified
or expanded by the following definitions and hereafter are generally shown in italics for reference:
ACCESSORY BUILDING means:
(a) a subordinate detached building, the use or intended use of which is ancillary to the principal
use of a principal building located on the same lot,
(b) a structure as defined in this Bylaw,
(c) a fabric or plastic covered structure, or
(d) where a covenant has been granted to the City under Part 5.16, a subordinate detached building
the use of which complies with the covenant and is ancillary to the principal use of a principal
building located on a lot immediately adjacent to the lot on which the accessory building is
located.AB 2224
ACCESSORY GASOLINE SALES means the retail sale of motor fuels and lubricants, excluding
propane, which is ancillary to the principal use situated on the same lot.
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL USE means a use accessory to an agricultural, forestry, commercial,
retail, assembly, civic, traveller accommodation, entertainment, industrial, transportation, or
campground use, where a dwelling unit, located within the principal use building or in a separate
building, is provided to accommodate an owner, operator, manager or employee on the same lot as
that on which the use occurs.
ACCESSORY USE means:
(a) a use that is incidental and subordinate to a principal use carried on the same lot, or
(b) where a covenant has been granted to the City under Part 5.16, a use that is in accordance with
the covenant, and incidental and subordinate to a principal use carried on a lot immediately
adjacent to the lot on which the accessory use is carried on.
ADULT BUSINESS USE means the operation of a business that involves any of the following:
(a) body-rub or massage therapy whereby the service or treatment is not performed or otherwise
administered by a duly qualified, licensed and/or registered person authorized by the laws of
British Columbia to provide the service;
(b) escort services where such a business involves the arranging of dates or companionship
between persons seeking and supplying such companionship; or
(c) exotic entertainment including but not limited to exotic dancing, stripping, and similar
entertainment. For the purpose of this subsection exotic dancing means a person who as a part
of a performance removes all or a substantial portion of his/her clothing or commences the
performance substantially nude.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT means a housing unit which, under the terms of a Housing
Agreement with the City, would have a market price that would be affordable to households of
low and moderate incomes. Households of low and moderate income are those which have
incomes that are 80% or less than the median household income in the City of Powell River as
reported by Statistics Canada. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation definition of
affordable housing provides that no more than 30% of an individual's or family's household
income is required to manage housing costs.AB2574
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AGRICULTURE USE means the use of land or buildings for the growing, rearing, producing and
harvesting of agricultural products, or the raising of livestock, but specifically excludes slaughter
or processing of game and domestic animals, feed lots, pig farms, and fur farms. Agriculture
includes the processing of crops grown on the land, the storage and repair of farm equipment used
on the land, horticulture, nurseries and greenhouses.
AGRICULTURAL-RELATED GOODS means non-domestic animal feed or animal pharmaceutical
items; farm tools, hardware, and implements; packaged or bulk soils, chemicals, and other planting
or nursery goods.
AMENITY SPACE means any area within a multiple family development designed for social, recreational
and cultural activities, and may include sports and fitness facilities, community meeting space, day-
care space, guest rooms, gazebos, and social activity space for residents and guests.
APARTMENT means a building or part of a building designed or arranged for three or more dwelling
units, the occupants of each unit living independently of each other but having common rights of use
in halls, elevators, stairs, yards or similar facilities.
APPROVING OFFICER means an Approving Officer appointed by Council under the Land Title Act
and the Strata Property Act.
ASSEMBLY USE means a use providing for the assembly of persons for religious, political, charitable,
philanthropic, cultural, recreational, educational or like purposes; including churches, arenas,
swimming pools, auditoriums, youth centres, lodges, fraternal organizations, social halls, schools,
kindergartens, playschools, child care centres, and day care facilities or similar uses. AB2726
BASEMENT means one or more floors of a building located below the first storey; and may include a
cellar.
BOARDING HOUSE means a dwelling in which more than three sleeping units are each rented for more
than 28 consecutive calendar days with or without meals being provided, to more than three but not
exceeding 15 boarders. AB2539
BUILDING means any structure or portion of a structure which is used or intended for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy.
BC BUILDING CODE means the Building Regulations of British Columbia, as adopted, amended or
superseded from time to time.
BUILDING FLOOR AREA means the sum of horizontal areas of each storey including any mezzanine
of a building measured from the interior faces of the exterior walls providing that in the case of a
wall containing windows, the glazing line of the windows may be used. For a carriage house, the
measurement is exclusive of basement areas used for storage or service to the building, attached
garages, and carports. AB2705
BUILDING, COMPLETELY ENCLOSED means a building separated on all sides from the adjacent
open spaces, or from other buildings or structures by a permanent roof, and by exterior walls or
party walls, pierced only by windows and normal entrance or exit doors.
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BUILDING HEIGHT means the distance
measured vertically from the average
grade, determined by averaging the
grade at all outermost corners of the
building to the highest part of the
building (as illustrated in Diagram A
opposite)
Diagram A
BUILDING, TEMPORARY means a building that is not supported on permanent foundations and
which may or may not be connected to City services.
CAMPGROUND USE means an area intended for the temporary accommodation of travelers for
vacation or recreational purposes in recreational vehicles or tents which are not occupied as
principal residences, and excludes a mobile home or recreational vehicle park, but may include
an accessory laundry facility, washroom and shower facility, convenience store, office, and
recreational facilities.
CANNABIS has the same meaning as the Cannabis Act (Canada), subject to any prescribed
modifications.AB2534
CANNABIS ACCESSORY has the same meaning as the Cannabis Act (Canada), subject to any
prescribed modifications.AB2534
CANNABIS OPERATION means the cultivating, growing, producing, packing, storing, distributing,
dispensing, advertising, trading, consumption, or selling of cannabis or cannabis-containing
products, and excludes City-approved Cannabis Retail Store.AB2534
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE means a retail establishment licensed under provincial authority for the
sale of cannabis or cannabis-containing products for consumption off premises.AB2534
CARRIAGE HOUSE means a detached accessory dwelling unit. A carriage house is often referred to
as a laneway house, a coach house or a garden suite. Detached accessory dwelling units are
accessory buildings and subordinate to the principal dwelling in combination of mass, siting, footprint,
and height. They are stand-alone, self-contained dwelling units. They consist of one or two storeys
of habitable living space either ground-oriented or above a garage/workshop.AB2705
CHILD CARE CENTRE means a facility providing care services for children in accordance with the
Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation. Child care centres
shall be permitted as an assembly use, unless otherwise permitted or restricted elsewhere in this
Bylaw. AB2726
CIVIC USE means a use providing for civic function including schools, colleges, public or private
hospitals, community centres, libraries, museums, parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, prisons, courts
of law, fire halls, uses ancillary to public functions, but excludes public works yards and solid waste
processing and disposal facilities other than over those lands leased to qathet Regional District
by the City to operate a Resource Recovery Centre, legally described as: PID 008-935-670
LOT 8 BLOCK 36 DISTRICT LOT 450 PLAN 12203; PID 008-046-701 LOT 12, EXCEPT
PART IN PLAN 15509, BLOCK 36 DISTRICT LOT 450 PLAN 13678; and, PID 025-840-983
LOT A DISTRICT LOT 450 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN BCP9238.
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CONVENIENCE STORE means a retail store with a maximum gross floor area of 300 square metres
(3,230 sqft) with a minimum of 50% of gross floor area for the display and sale of food products.
COVERAGE means the total horizontal area within the outermost walls/edges of buildings, carports,
raised decks, entry porticoes, enclosed walkways, covered porches, and structures on a lot,
expressed as a percentage of the lot area but excluding:
(a) balconies, bay windows, cornices, eaves and gutters, fire escapes, sills, uncovered decks, steps
or porches not more than 1 metre above grade, and similar projections; and
(b) underground parking below any part of the land or principal buildings.
COUNCIL means the Council of the City of Powell River.
CITY means the City of Powell River.
DAY CARE FACILITY means a facility providing group day care, family day care, nursing care, or
specialized day care but specifically excludes child care centres. Day care facilities shall be
permitted as an assembly use, unless otherwise permitted or restricted elsewhere in this Bylaw.
AB2726
DENSITY as specifically defined in relation to any zone, use, or siting circumstance means:
(a) in relation to residential use: the number of dwelling units per lot; or
(b) in relation to Multiple Family Residential use: the number of dwelling units per lot area as
specified in this Bylaw.
DENSITY AVERAGING for the purposes of multiple lot subdivision, means that the average lot
dimension be considered for minimum Bylaw area, width, and depth requirements, all subject to
meeting all other Bylaw requirements including minimum buildable area.
DERELICT VEHICLE means any mechanically propelled vehicle or part thereof which is not capable
of operating under its own power and does not have attached number plates for the current year
pursuant to the regulation of the Motor Vehicle Act of the Province of British Columbia, but shall
not include a recreational vehicle or a vehicle deemed to be a collector item outlined in the list of
cars recognized by the Vintage Car Club of Canada.
DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means an accessory use residential dwelling unit
subordinate to the principal dwelling in terms of scale and siting. See definition for carriage
house.AB2476
DWELLING means any building or a portion of a building occupied as a home, residence or boarding
house by one or more persons, but does not include any hotel, motel, auto court, motor hotel, or
institution.AB2563
DWELLING, CLUSTER HOUSING means a block of three or more attached dwelling units on one lot,
where each dwelling unit in the block has separate external access, shares one or more party walls
with another dwelling and which may be separated from its neighbour by a floor and has a separate
patio or garden.
DWELLING, DUPLEX means any building consisting of two principal dwelling units attached to each
other, which may or may not be strata titled. AB2749
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DWELLING, MULTIPLE FAMILY means any building or development consisting of three or more
principal dwellings units; includes apartments and townhouses. AB2749
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY or "SFD" means a detached building, consisting of one principal
dwelling unit. AB2749
DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE means a block of three or more attached principal dwelling units on one
lot, where each dwelling unit in the block has separate external access that may or may not be at
finished grade, shares one or more party walls or floors with another dwelling unit, and which may
or may not be strata titled. AB2749
DWELLING UNIT means a building or a self-contained part of a building designed for or occupied
exclusively by one family, unless legally used as a short-term rental or boarding house, with one or
more sleeping units, bathroom facilities, and not more than one cooking facility.AB2188, 2539
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY means an accessory use residential dwelling unit located within a
principal dwelling unit. See definition for secondary suite. AB2749
DWELLING UNIT, PRINCIPAL means a self-contained dwelling unit used or intended to be used as the
home or residence of no more than one family that contains the principal use being made of the lot;
does not include accessory dwelling units. AB2749
DRIVEWAY means an area used for vehicle access between a street and a parking area upon a lot.
END-OF-TRIP FACILITY means cycling infrastructure that includes secure, long-term bicycle
parking, such as bicycle lockers, bicycle rooms, or bicycle racks for three or more bicycles.AB2386
ENTERTAINMENT USE means a use providing for the entertainment of the public; including
entertainment in theatres, restaurants, cafes, licensed premises, bowling alleys, amusement
arcades, pool halls, and associated ancillary sales.
ESCORT SERVICE means a business which provides or offers to provide, persons as escorts for social,
business, cultural or recreational occasions.
FABRIC COVERED STRUCTURES means a structure consisting of wood, metal or plastic framing
covered on the roof and one or more sides with fabric, plastic, vinyl, or other sheet material.
FAMILY means an individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or a group
of not more than five unrelated non-transient persons, living together as a non-profit group in a
dwelling unit and including servants employed upon the premises.
FARM CAMPING means the use of a portion of a lot on which an agriculture use is being
conducted, for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public in tents, on a seasonal
basis, and for this purpose "temporary" means for not more than 30 consecutive days in one
calendar year.
FENCE means a vertical structure used as an enclosure or screen on all or part of a lot or site.
FLOATING HOME means a structure built on a flotation system, intended for permanent human
residential accommodation on water and not primarily intended for transportation or navigation.
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the figure obtained when the gross floor area on a lot is divided by the
area of the lot.AB2532
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GRADE means the average ground level of finished grade or natural grade, whichever is lower, that
adjoins each exterior wall of a building, except that localized depressions shall not be considered in
the determination of the average. In the case of water lot fill, grade shall be established at the datum
level 2m above the pre-fill high water mark.
GRADE, FINISHED means the elevation of the surface of the ground at any point on the lot of a
completed development.
GRADE, NATURAL means the elevation of the undisturbed natural ground as determined by a
licensed BC Land Surveyor. If the ground appears to have been disturbed by way of fill or changed
from its natural state, a licensed Geotechnical Engineer or licensed BC Land Surveyor shall
determine natural grade.
GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total area of all floors of all the buildings on a lot, measured to the
extreme outer limits of the building, of all areas giving access thereto, and enclosed balconies,
enclosed porches, elevator shafts, and accessory buildings, except those used for parking.
GROUP HOME means a dwelling which provides care, food and lodging for children (under 19 years of
age) living apart from their parents or guardians in a family setting under the guidance and
supervision of group home parents who are employed by a government agency or a society licensed
by a government agency.
HAZARDOUS BUSINESS USE means a home based business activity that includes as part of the
processing, handling, production, or storage of a product; the use of a chemical, material,
substance or liquid that creates or produces a noxious odour; or that creates dangerous
circumstances where the health, safety and welfare of persons or property at or near the business
are at increased risk.
HIGHWAY includes a public street, path, walkway, trail, lane, bridge, road, thoroughfare and any other
public way. Highway includes common access within a bare land strata plan which has been
subdivided pursuant to the Strata Property Act, but does not include other easements or rights-of-
way on private property.
HOME BASED BUSINESS means a business activity conducted as an accessory use in a dwelling unit
or where permitted, in a permanent accessory building, by one or more person(s) in their principal
residence on the same lot and in compliance with Part 7 of this Bylaw.
HOUSING AGREEMENT means an agreement between a property owner and the City pursuant
to Section 483 of the Local Government Act.AB2574
INDUSTRIAL USE means an industrial activity and/or use providing for the generation,
manufacturing, processing, assembling, fabricating, testing, servicing, repair, storing, growing,
raising, transporting, warehousing, or distributing of goods or materials or things with or without
an ancillary office to administer the industrial use on the lot, and includes wholesaling provided
that the merchandise being sold is distributed from the lot. Food processing is permitted only
when carried out entirely within an enclosed building and does not generate malodours that
may be identified in any residential area in the City.AB2224, 2371
INDUSTRIAL SCALE means a home based business use that would be permitted but for the reason
that the intended business activity and any associated machinery or equipment being used are of
such significant size or intensity that the use cannot be operated safely in the premises or in a
manner that would not be a nuisance to a neighbour.
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IN-HOME CHILD CARE means a home-based facility, either in a dwelling unit or permanent accessory
building, providing care services for children in accordance with the Community Care and Assisted
Living Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation. AB2726
INSTITUTION means a building used for non-commercial purposes by government, an organization,
agency or a society.
INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT means the development of up to four dwelling units of
small-scale multi-unit housing, all carriage house development, and all development within both the
Townsite Residential (R3) zone and the Comprehensive Development 4: 'Residential Small Lots'
(CD4) zone. AB2749
KENNEL means any building, structure, compound, group of pens or cages that lodges dogs or cats for
another person for financial gain and may include accessory office, retail sale, grooming and training
facilities.
LANDSCAPING means the physical arrangement and maintenance of horticulture on a lot for the
purpose of enhancing the functional and aesthetic qualities of lot development.
LANDSCAPING SCREENING means the planting of evergreen or deciduous shrubs in such a manner
as to visually seclude an area from its surroundings or another area.
LANE means an unnamed highway more than 3 metres (10 ft) but not greater than 8 metres (26.2 ft) in
width, intended to give secondary access to any lot.
LIQUOR STORE means a business offering liquor and liquor products for sale to the general public.
LIVEABOARD means residential use aboard a vessel for more than ten days in any 30-day period.
LIVE-WORK UNIT means a purpose-built or purpose-renovated space which combines a permitted
commercial use and living space. AB2532
LOCALIZED DEPRESSION means:
(a) a depression below finished grade, created for the purposes of providing an entrance to a
building, subject to the area not exceeding 50% of the corresponding wall length or 7 square
metres (75 ft2), measured in elevation view; and
(b) a light well on any side of a dwelling, extending not more than 0.9 metres (3 ft) beyond the
building wall face and not exceeding 25% of the corresponding total wall length, for one or
more light wells.
LODGER OR BOARDER means any person occupying any portion of a building that is not a self-
contained dwelling unit, and who pays a prescribed sum for accommodation with or without meals
for more than 28 consecutive calendar days, other than members of the family of the lessee, tenant
or owner of the building. AB2539
LOT means land or water designated as a separate and distinct parcel by subdivision plan, bare land
strata plan or otherwise, as recorded by the Crown or Land Title Office. Within the R4 Zone, lot
includes a land area on which is located a mobile home.
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LOT AREA means the total horizontal area
within the lot lines of a parcel or lot except
that in the case of a panhandle lot, the
access strip shall not be included in the
calculation of the lot area.
LOT, CORNER means a lot located adjacent to
the intersection or junction of two or more
streets.
LOT DEPTH means the shortest distance
between the centre of the front lot line and
the centre of the rear lot line. In the case of
a cul de sac lot or an irregular lot with more
than four lot lines, the shortest distance
between the centre of the front lot line and
the furthest lot line. (See Diagram B
opposite.)
LOT LINE, FRONT means the property line that divides the lot from the street. In the case of a corner
lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be considered a front lot line however only one front lot
line need be provided. In the case of a panhandle lot, the front lot line is as determined by the
Approving Officer.
LOT, PANHANDLE means any lot which gains highway access through the use of a strip of land
which is a legal part of the lot.
LOT LINE, REAR means the lot line furthest from and generally opposite to the front lot line or as
determined by the Approving Officer, except that there shall be only one rear lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE means any lot boundary line other than a front or rear lot line.
LOT WIDTH means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the
lot depth or parallel the front lot line and 10 metres (33 ft) from the front lot line.
MARINA means a site including the surface of water which is primarily used for berthing boats and floats
for boat and may include the sale and/or rental of boats, marine equipment and supplies, and marine
fuel.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a modular home or a mobile home and excludes structures intended
to be or capable of being towed by its undercarriage, such as a floating home, camper, travel or
tourist trailer, trailer home or recreational vehicle like a park model trailer certified under
CSA Z-241.AB2563
MEZZANINE means an intermediate floor assembly between the floor and ceiling of any room or storey
and includes an interior balcony, provided:
(a) It does not cover more than 40% of the horizontal plane separating the mezzanine from the floor
space that it occupies;
(b) It is visually open to the floor space below; and
(c) No more than 10% of the area above the horizontal plane is enclosed. AB2705
MOBILE HOME PARK means a site used or intended to be used for the purpose of providing pads
for the accommodation of two or more mobile homes. AB2563
Diagram B
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MOBILE HOME means a factory built single or multiple section dwelling unit that is certified to meet
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z240 MH Series, Manufactured Home Standard, and has
a valid CSA label. AB2563
MODULAR HOME means a dwelling unit that is manufactured according to CAN/CSA A277, is
constructed to and installed on a foundation that meets Part 9 or Part 4 BC Building Code
requirements, and excludes mobile homes. AB2563
NATURAL BOUNDARY means a visible or surveyed high water mark of any lake, river, stream or
other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and
so long continued in all ordinary years, as to mark on the soil of the bed of the body of water a
character distinct from that of its banks, in vegetation, as well as in the nature of the soil itself.
NATURAL RESOURCE USE means any forestry or agriculture use but excludes any mineral or
aggregate processing, such as but not limited to crushing, screening, and washing.
PLANT NURSERY means the use of lands to grow plants and principally involved in agriculture and
horticulture, and accessory product sales and garden supply sales, but specifically excludes the
sale of agricultural or horticultural machinery.
PARK USE means land used or intended to be used for recreation and public enjoyment and may be
developed with recreational facilities or be in a natural state.
PARKING LOT means an open area other than a driveway or street capable of being used to
accommodate vehicles for clients, customers, employees, residents, tenants or the public.
PARKING SPACE means any space within any building, premises or parking lot which is intended to
be used as parking for one motor vehicle, but excludes driveways, ramps, office and work areas.
PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING means, for the purposes of Part 7 Home Based Business, a
building constructed to substantially meet the standard of building in the BC Building Code and
having a minimum sound transmission coefficient (STC) of 35 for all exterior walls.
PERMITTED USE means the principal or accessory permissible purpose for which land, buildings or
structures may be used, and for the purpose of this Bylaw, all uses not listed as a permitted use
shall be deemed to be a prohibited use in that zone. AB2749
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a building wherein professional or personal services
are provided including the sale of goods accessory to the provision of such services and without
restricting the generality of this definition, includes personal grooming, medical or dental practice,
dry cleaners, electrical appliance repairs, financial services, launderettes, optical or watch repairs,
photographers, shoe repairs, tailors, printing shops, dressmakers and similar services.
PRINCIPAL in relation to a use, building or structure means the main or primary use, building or
structure, as the case may be, conducted or constructed on a lot. AB2539
PRINCIPAL USE means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are ordinarily used.
REST HOME means a boarding house or institution which is duly licensed under the Community Care
and Assisted Living Act where food or lodging, together with care or attention are furnished, with or
without charge, for two or more persons, excepting a home maintained by a person to whom the
persons are related by blood or marriage.
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RETAIL STORE means a use providing for the retail selling of goods and for the servicing and repair of
goods, but excludes the sale of liquor and liquor products and excludes the sale of cannabis and
cannabis products. AB2534
RETAINING WALL means a wall erected to hold back water, or support a bank of earth, and which
may be considered a fence for the purpose of regulating height.
SCREENING means a solid board or masonry fence or a hedge established to visually seclude an area
from its surroundings.
SEASONAL USE means a permitted activity upon a lot that occurs for a continuous period not exceeding
four months in each calendar year.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained accessory dwelling unit located wholly within a single-
family or duplex principal dwelling unit, where both dwelling units constitute a single real estate
entity and share an interior wall or floor. AB2749
SERVICE STATION means any building or land used or intended to be used for the retail sale of motor
fuels and lubricants and may include the servicing and repairing of motor vehicles and the sale of
automobile accessories and seasonal products.
SETBACK means the open, unoccupied space required to be a minimum horizontal distance
measured at grade level between a lot line to the nearest structure including stairs, ramps or similar
structures over 0.6 metres (2 ft) in height or the separation between buildings.
SETBACK, FRONT means a yard extending across the full width of the lot and measured horizontally
between the front lot line and the closest support member of the building. In the case of lots having
frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets, the line adjoining either street can be
considered a front setback. In the case of a corner lot, the front setback is the shorter of the two
lot lines which abut the street.
SETBACK, REAR means a yard which extends the full width of a site and measured as to depth at
the shortest horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the closest building support.
SETBACK, SIDE means a yard which extends from the front setback or front lot line where no front
setback exists to the rear setback or rear lot line where no rear setback exists and measured as to
width at the shortest horizontal distance between the side lot line and the closest building support.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL has the same meaning as the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act,
subject to any prescribed modifications. AB2747
SLEEPING UNIT means one or more rooms equipped to be used for sleeping and sitting purposes,
and which does not contain a cooking facility. AB2539
SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING means ground-oriented housing in the form of single family,
duplex and townhouse dwellings, secondary suites and/or carriage houses. AB2749
STOREY means 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; but does not include a cellar or basement.
STOREY, HALF means a storey under a gable, hip or gambrel roof the wall plates of which on at least
two opposite exterior walls are not more than 2 metres (6.5 ft) above the floor of such storey.
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STOREY, FIRST means the uppermost storey having its floor level not more than 2 metres (6.5 ft) above
finished grade.
STREET means a highway more than 8 metres (26 ft) in width, intended to give primary lot access.
STRUCTURE means anything that is built, constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on
the ground, or attached to something having location on the ground.
SWIMMING POOL means any structure or construction, intended primarily for recreation use, capable
of being, filled with water to a depth of 0.6 metres (2 ft) or more. For the purpose of this Bylaw, a
hot tub shall not be considered a swimming pool.
SUBDIVISION SERVICING BYLAW means the "District of Powell River Subdivision Servicing Bylaw
1331, 1989" as amended or superseded at the time.
TEMPORARY BUILDING means a building or any part thereof that is authorized by the City to be used
for a period of time, not exceeding two years and that has no permanent foundation or construction
associated with it other than footings.
TOP OF BANK means the points closest to the natural boundary of a watercourse where a break in
the slope of the land occurs such that the grade beyond the break is flatter than 3:1.
TRANSPORTATION USE means a use providing for the shipping and receiving of goods and people
including truck terminals, wharves and delivery and express uses, but excluding air transportation.
TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION USE means transient, commercial accommodation in motels, hotels,
hostels, or cabins and includes restaurants, cafes, entertainment uses, recreation uses, and other
services, and ancillary retail sales normally associated with motels and hotels, but excludes
campground use, short-term rental use and recreational vehicle park use. AB2539, AB2747
URBAN FARM means a business that uses land, with a principal building, for the cultivation of fruits or
vegetables for sale operated on a for-profit, non-profit, and/or social enterprises model, and in
permitted circumstances may include on-site sales. AB2444
USABLE OPEN SPACE means a compact, level unobstructed area available for safe and convenient
use by all the building's occupants, having no dimension less than 6.0 metres and no slope greater
than 10%, providing for greenery, recreational space and leisure activities normally carried on
outdoors. Usable open space shall exclude areas used for off street parking, off street loading, and
service driveways. AB2529
USE means the purpose for which any lot, site, building or structure is designed, arranged or intended,
or for which it is occupied or maintained.
ZONE means the areas into which the City is divided in accordance with this Bylaw and Schedules
appended hereto; and for which specific regulations are hereinafter outlined.
ZONING BYLAW means "City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006" and all amendments thereof.
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PART 3: ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
3.1
Administration
This Bylaw shall be administered by the Manager of Development Services, the Building
Inspector, and by any other employee of the City as authorized by Council.
3.2
General Compliance
No person shall use, occupy, permit, or suffer to permit any person to use or occupy any land,
structure or building in contravention of the provisions of this Bylaw. Nothing contained in this
Bylaw shall relieve any person from complying with the provisions of any other Bylaw of the
City or applicable Provincial and Federal regulations.
3.3
Inspection
For the purposes of inspection, the Manager of Development Services, Building Inspector, Bylaw
Enforcement Officer and their deputies or any other employee authorized by Council are
authorized to enter at all reasonable times any land or building to ascertain compliance with this
Bylaw.
3.4
Violation and Penalty
3.4.1
Where a building, structure or use is in violation of any provisions of this Bylaw, a
(a)
permit for the alteration or use of any building or structure;
(b)
certificate of occupancy; or
(c)
application for any City licence;
may not be issued or approved in respect of the building, structure or use in or on which the
violation is taking place.
3.4.2
Any person who violates any provision of this Bylaw or who suffers or permits any act in
contravention of this Bylaw or who neglects to do or refrains from doing any act or thing to be
done or required to be done by the provisions of this Bylaw, commits an offence against this
Bylaw and is liable to the penalties hereby imposed.
3.4.3
Any person who commits an offence against any of the provisions of this Bylaw as set out in
3.4.2 shall be liable to a maximum penalty of $2,000; wherein each day that a violation occurs
or is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offence.
3.5
Appeal
Any appeal to the Board of Variance as established by a Board of Variance Bylaw in effect at
the time shall be limited to matters specified in the Local Government Act to be within the
Board's jurisdiction.
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PART 4: BASIC PROVISIONS
4.1
Conformity
Subject to 4.2 below, no land, water surface, buildings or structures within the City shall be
used or occupied, and no buildings, structures or parts thereof shall be erected, moved, altered
or enlarged except in conformance with this Bylaw.
4.2
Non-Conforming Uses
4.2.1
In conformance with the Local Government Act provisions governing non-conforming uses, the
lawful use of any land, water surface, building or structure existing at the time of the adoption of
this Bylaw may be continued.
4.2.2
Any building or structure conforming as to use, but rendered non-conforming as to size, shape
or siting by this Bylaw, may be altered, repaired, or extended provided that any alterations or
extensions comply with the regulations specified for the zone in which it is located.
4.2.3
Any lot in existence at the adoption date of this Bylaw that fails to meet any minimum lot
dimension, including area, may be developed for any permitted uses of the zone in which the lot
is located, subject to conformance with all other provisions of the Bylaw.
4.3
Agricultural Land Commission Act
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Bylaw, land designated as Agricultural Land Reserve,
pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act shall be subject to the applicable provincial
regulations and relevant orders of the Agricultural Land Commission. The subdivision of land
and the development of new non-farm uses cannot proceed without the approval of the
Agricultural Land Commission.
4.4
Measurements
All dimensions and other measurements in this Bylaw are expressed in Standard International
Units (the metric system); approximate Imperial System equivalents shown bracketed are
included for convenience only and do not form a part of this Bylaw. The metric measurement
shall take precedence.
4.5
Italics
Definitions as set out in Part 2 are generally shown in italics for ease of reference only.
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4.6
Establishment and Mapping of Zones
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the City is hereby divided into the following zones, the metes
and bounds are as shown on "Schedule A: Zoning Map" attached hereto and forming part of
this Bylaw:
Part 8:
Residential and Rural Zones
Abbreviation Page
Single Family Residential
R1
36
Single and Two Family Residential
R2
37
Townsite Single and Two Family Residential
R3
37
Townsite Residential - Timberlane
R3A
38
Mobile Home Park Residential
R4
38
Residential Agricultural
RA1
39
Suburban Lot Rural Residential
A0
39
Small Lot Rural Residential
A1
40
Large Lot Rural
A2
40
Part 9:
Multiple Family Residential Zones
Compact Residential
RM1
42
Compact Residential - Select
RMS
43
Low Density Multiple Family Residential
RM2
44
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential
RM3
45
Multiple Family Residential Four
RM4
46
Multiple Family Residential Five
RM5
48
Part 10: Commercial Zones
General Commercial
C1
50
Service Commercial
C2
52
Neighbourhood Commercial
C3
54
Tourist Commercial
C4
55
Campground Commercial
C5
56
Parking Commercial
CP
56
Mixed Use
MX
57
Milltown Centre
MC
60
Waterfront Commercial
W1
62
Part 11
Industrial Zones
General Industrial
M1
64
Airport and Service Industrial
M2
66
Millsite Industrial
M3
67
Part 12: Civic Zones
Parks and Playing Fields
PK
68
Institutions
NT
69
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Part 13: Comprehensive Development Zones
Creekside Commons
CD1
71
Coastal Winds Village
CD2
73
Manson Narrow Lot
CD3
75
Residential Small Lots
CD4
77
Joyce Commons Mixed-Use Development
CD5
80
Cranberry Place Multi-Family Development
CD6
82
4.7
Zone Boundaries
4.7.1
Where a zone boundary is shown along a surveyed lot line, the boundary shall be the lot line.
4.7.2
Where a lot is divided by a zone boundary, such lot shall be considered as two distinct zones for
the purpose of this Bylaw.
4.7.3
Where a zone boundary does not follow a surveyed lot line and where dimensions are not
specified by bylaw, the boundary shall be determined by scaling "Schedule A: Zoning Map."
4.7.4
When the zone boundary is shown following a highway, the centreline of the highway shall be
the zone boundary.
4.7.5
Where a lot is divided into separate zones, the maximum number of dwelling units permitted
on each portion of the lot is the number permitted under the zone specified for that portion
and not the combined total of dwelling units permitted under each zone.
4.8
Bylaw Amendments
Any person applying for Council consideration to have this Bylaw amended shall make
application to the City in the form prescribed and pay the fee prescribed in the Fee Bylaw in
effect at the time.
4.9
Deleted in its entirety AB2744
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PART 5: General Regulations
5.1
Location and Siting of Buildings
5.1.1
No residential use building shall be located on the same lot as any other residential use building
or non-residential use building except as provided for in this Bylaw.
5.1.2
No portion of a principal building shall be located in any required front, side or rear setback
except as provided for in this Bylaw.
5.1.3
No portion of an accessory building may be located in any required front setback AB2444 except
as provided for in 5.6 of this Bylaw.
5.1.4
An accessory building shall be located not less than 1.5 metres (5 ft) from any lane, except in
the case of a lane intersection where the provisions of 5.9 shall apply.
5.1.5
Fabric covered structures and portable, pre-manufactured structures located upon parcels to
accommodate uses including but not limited to vehicles, storage, or greenhouses shall
conform to the applicable dimensional and setback provisions of this Bylaw.
5.2
Accessory Buildings and Uses
5.2.1
Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal building, it shall comply with
all Bylaw requirements applicable to the principal building.
5.2.2
An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling, except as otherwise provided
for in this Bylaw.
5.2.3
In any A or R zone, if steep topography precludes garage or carport construction at the side or
rear of the principal building, such garage or carport may be constructed in an excavation in a
front setback, provided that no part of such structure extends more than 1.2 metres (4 ft) above
the surface of the surrounding finished grade at any point other than the driveway, or be closer
than 1.2 metres (4 ft) from the front lot line.
5.2.4
Placement and use of steel storage or shipping containers are prohibited in all R, RM and C
zones, but are permitted in the NT, PK, A1 and A2 zones subject to landscape screening and
setback requirements. Steel storage containers are permitted in M zones subject to
Development Permit issuance. This sub-section does not prohibit the placement of modular
homes where otherwise permitted. AB2565, AB2563
5.3
Carriage HousesAB2749
Carriage houses are subject to the following requirements:
(a) the lot coverage of a carriage house shall be included in the total overall
residential building lot coverage provisions for the applicable zone;
(b) the building floor area of the carriage house shall not exceed 120m2 (1291
ft2);
(c) the maximum height of the carriage house shall be the maximum height of an
accessory building in each applicable zone as set out in this Bylaw;
(d) a carriage house is not be located within any front setback and will be sited to
the rear of a principal use building;
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(e) a carriage house is to be sited a minimum of 1.8m from any side or rear lot
line in the absence of a flanking street and a minimum of 4m from a principal
use building in the R1, R2, R3, R3A, RA1, CD3 and CD4 zones; and
(f) a carriage house is to be sited a minimum of 3.0m from any side or rear lot
line and a minimum of 4m from a principal use building in the A0, A1 and A2
zones.
5.4
Special Building Setbacks
5.4.1
Notwithstanding the regulations for setbacks within zones or any other regulation in this Bylaw,
principal or accessory buildings or structures shall be set back from the following major streets
measured at right angles from the centre line of the streets:
(a)
Manson Avenue south of District Lot 5645 (transmission line) - 20 metres (66 ft) in the
case of front setback and 15.5 metres (51 ft) in the case of side setback.
(b)
West side of Joyce Avenue between Duncan Street and a point 48 metres (158 ft) south
of the centre line of Kamloops Street - 19.0 metres (63 ft) in the case of a front setback
and 14.5 metres (47.5 ft) in the case of side setback.
(c)
East side of Joyce Avenue between Duncan and Barnet Street - 22.5 metres (74 ft).
(d)
East side of Joyce Avenue from Barnet and Abbotsford Street -15 metres (49 ft).
(e)
Joyce Avenue from the easterly boundary of Block 36, District Lot 450 to Manson
Avenue - 20 metres (66 ft).
5.4.2
Notwithstanding the regulations for setbacks in this Bylaw, principal or accessory buildings and
structures over 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height above grade in any Residential zone, other than a private
wharf or float, shall be setback a minimum of 15 metres (49 ft) from the natural boundary or high
water line of any water body.
5.4.3
As set out in the Riparian Area Regulation pursuant to the Fish Protection Act, all development
within 30 metres of the top of bank either side of a watercourse and 60 metres of the top of bank
of a ravine shall require a Riparian Assessment in the form prescribed by the Province.
5.5
Height of Buildings and Structures
5.5.1
Building heights within the City Airport Flight Path are subject to the requirements and standards
of the Airport Zoning Regulation pursuant to the Aeronautics Act.
5.5.2
Subject to 5.5.1, the following structures or building components are not subject to the height
requirements of this Bylaw: church spires, belfries, fire and hose towers, transmission towers,
chimneys, flag poles, aerials, elevator and rooftop ventilating machinery. AB2224
5.6
Setbacks
5.6.1
Unless specified differently in this bylaw, a portion of any building roof or upper storey may
project to a maximum of 0.75 metres (2.4 ft) over any required setback in all zones, provided
such projection does not impede clear rear yard access between finished grade and 2.4 metres
(8 ft) above finished grade on one side of the dwelling.AB 2529
5.6.2
Deleted in its entiretyAB2327
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5.6.3
In addition to projections permitted in 5.6.1 and 5.6.2, underground parking structures may be
constructed a minimum of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) from a front lot line and may project into a required
side or rear setback.
5.6.4
A covered or uncovered swimming pool shall not be constructed within any required front
setback or be located within 2.0 metres (6.6 ft) of any other lot line.
5.6.5
Where a lot fronts and backs onto a road, one road shall be construed as the rear setback, as
determined by the City Engineer, and 3 metres (10 ft) shall be the minimum rear setback for
accessory buildings.
5.7
Secondary Suites
Secondary suites are subject to the following requirements: AB2719
(a)
must be wholly within the principal dwelling unit, with the secondary suite and the
principal dwelling unit having adjacent heated interior areas; AB2749
(b)
must have a separate and distinct entrance;
(c)
must meet the BC Building Code requirements and all applicable local and Provincial
codes and regulations;
(d)
must provide parking upon the lot in conformance with Part 6 of this Bylaw; and
(e)
must be registered with the City and inspected by the Building Inspector prior to
occupation.
5.8
Permitted and Prohibited Uses in all Zones
5.8.1
The following uses shall be permitted in any zone and not subject to the minimum lot area of any
zone:
(a)
park and playground use, excluding golf courses and driving ranges;
(b)
public utility structures such as pump stations, water reservoirs, electrical, gas,
telephone and similar distribution and communication facilities; and
(c)
wharves, piers and floats, provided that:
(i) all wharves and floats shall be within the boundaries of a water lease or licence of
occupation approved by the Provincial Ministry having jurisdiction;
(ii) no building or structure may be erected on any wharf or float except rails, posts,
supports or other structures required for safety and lighting fixtures;
(iii) commercial or industrial activity is prohibited unless permitted within the zone; and
(iv) no wharf, pier or float shall be wider than 2.5 metres (8 ft).
5.8.2
Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, no person shall conduct an escort service in the
City.
5.8.3
No lot in any R1, RA1, R2, R3, R3A, R4, CD3, CD4AB2529, 2612 or RM1 zone shall be used for
the wrecking or storage of more than one derelict vehicle or portion(s) thereof, or more than
two unlicensed motor vehicles except where stored within a completely enclosed building.
5.8.4
No lot in any A0, A1 or A2 zone shall be used for the wrecking or storage of more than three
derelict vehicles or portion(s) thereof, or more than two unlicensed motor vehicles except
where stored within a completely enclosed building.AB2565
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5.8.5 Despite any other provision of this Bylaw, the bottling of water or other beverages where the
source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property
on which the bottling is taking place is a prohibited use. AB2596
5.9 Visibility at Intersections
Notwithstanding any provisions in this Bylaw, there shall be no obstructions to the line of vision
between 1 metre (3.3 ft) and 3 metres (10 ft) above the average height of the crowns of
intersecting streets within an area bounded by the centre lines of the intersecting streets and
a straight line joining the points from 3 metres (10 ft) before the design stop line of an
approaching street at the centre line and 70 metres (230 ft) in either direction along the centre
line of the road surface of the intercepting street (all as illustrated in Diagram D).
5.10
Fences
5.10.1 The height of a fence or a wall shall be
determined by measurement from the
ground level at the average grade
within 1 metre (3.3 ft) of both sides of
such fence or a wall (as illustrated by
Diagram E).
5.10.2 That portion of a retaining wall which
projects above the surface of the
ground which it supports shall be
considered as a fence and subject to
the provisions of Part 5.10.
5.10.3 Notwithstanding 5.10.2, where a
retaining wall has been constructed
along a property line, the height of a
fence or a wall shall be determined to
be a measurement from the surface of the ground which the retaining wall supports at the
average grade within 1 metre (3.3 ft) of such retaining wall.
5.10.4 Subject to the visibility requirements under Part 5.9, the following height limitations shall apply
to fences and walls:
(a)
In all zones, fences or walls not greater than 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height may be located
anywhere on a lot;
(b)
In all zones, except Commercial and Industrial, fences or walls not greater than 2 metres
(6.6 ft) in height may be located anywhere to the rear of a required front setback on any
lot (as illustrated by Diagram F); and
Diagram E
Diagram D
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(c)
In any Commercial and Industrial zone, fences, or walls not greater than 2.5 metres (8
ft) in height may be located to the rear of a required front setback on any lot.
5.10.5 The provisions of 5.10.4 do not apply to
open mesh or chain link type fences
constructed for tennis courts, swimming
pools, parks, playgrounds, schools, child
care centres, utilities, Industrial zones or
any other similar facility requiring safety and
security. In these cases, such open mesh or
chain link type fences shall not exceed a
height of 5 metres (16.4 ft). AB2726
5.10.6 Deleted in its entirety. AB2575
5.10.7 Barbed fences are permitted in Commercial
and Industrial zones provided the barbed
wire portion is a minimum of 2.5 meters (8
ft) above ground level at any point.
5.11 Landscaping Along Streets
5.11.1 Where a commercial use, industrial use, or
multiple family dwelling use abuts a street, any required setback not used for permitted parking,
driveways, and display yards as provided for in 6.2 and 10.2.3 of this Bylaw shall be developed
and maintained with landscaping.
5.11.2 Where a multiple family dwelling development abuts a street, the height of landscape screening
shall not be greater than 3.0 metres (10 ft).
5.12 Landscape Provisions Adjacent to Residential Areas
5.12.1 Where residential and industrial use lots are adjacent, all required setbacks along the common
lot line(s), other than areas used for driveways, shall be provided and maintained with
landscaping screening on the industrial lot. Such screening shall be to a minimum height of 1.5
metres (4.9 ft).
5.12.2 Where a residential lot is adjacent to an industrial use lot devoted primarily to storage yards, any
required setbacks along common property lines shall include on the industrial use lot, landscape
screening to a minimum height of 2 metres (6.5 ft).
5.12.3 Where lots containing residential and commercial uses are adjacent, any required setbacks
along the common property lines, other than areas used for driveways, shall on the commercial
use lot be provided and maintained with landscaping or landscape screening.
5.13 Garbage and Recycling Bin Screening
Garbage and recycling containers that are 1 cubic metre (35 cubic ft) or larger shall be screened
from any street and adjacent residential use by a landscaping screen, solid decorative fence,
structure, or building to a minimum height of 2.5 metres (8 ft).
Diagram F
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5.14 Dwelling Units, Minimum Floor Area
5.14.1 There is no minimum gross floor area for principal or accessory dwelling units in the R1, R2, R3,
R3A, RM1, RMS, RA1, A0, A1, A2 and CD4 zones. AB2719
5.14.2 The minimum dwelling unit floor area in RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5 zones shall be as follows: AB2719
(a)
30 square metres (323 sqft) for a suite with no bedroom;
(b)
46 square metres (495 sqft) for a one bedroom suite;
(c)
65 square metres (700 sqft) for a two bedroom suite; and
(d)
80 square metres (860 sqft) for a suite with three or more bedrooms.
5.14.3 The minimum floor areas per dwelling unit under 5.14.1 and 5.14.2 shall not apply to dwelling
units providing for accommodation of elderly persons by a corporation wholly owned by the
Province, the City, or by an agency of the Province or City or by a person, organization, or
corporation under the provisions of the National Housing Act.
5.15
Density Averaging for Multiple Lot Subdivision
Notwithstanding any minimum dimension provisions of this Bylaw, the subdivision of four or more
lots in the R1, R2, RA1, A0, A1, and A2 zones may vary lot width, depth, and area by up to 85%
of the Bylaw minimum through density averaging subject to the provisions of the Subdivision
Servicing Bylaw.AB2565
5.16
Temporary Accessory Building on Subdivided Land
Land may be subdivided despite the fact that, as a result of the subdivision, the use or intended
use of an accessory building on the land subdivided will cease to be ancillary to the use of a
principal building on the same lot as the accessory building, provided that, before the subdivision
is approved, the owner of the land being subdivided has:
(a)
granted to the City a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act, providing that the
accessory building shall not be used for any purpose after one year from the date the
subdivision is approved and shall be demolished or removed from the lot on which it is
located within 13 months of the date the subdivision is approved, unless within one year
of the date the subdivision is approved and use of the accessory building is ancillary to
that of a new principal building on the same lot as the accessory building;
(b)
provide to the City, security for the demolition and removal referred to in clause (a) by
way of cash or a irrevocable letter of credit, that is automatically renewable annually, in
an amount estimated by the City of effecting the demolition or removal of the accessory
building; and
(c)
that if the accessory building is not demolished or removed in accordance with the
covenant referred to in clause (a), the City may demolish or remove it at the owner's
expense, and for that purpose may draw upon the security provided under clause (b).
5.17
Accessory Use on Subdivided Land
Land may be subdivided despite the fact that, as a result of the subdivision, an accessory use
will cease to be incidental and subordinate to a principal use on the same lot, provided that,
before the subdivision is approved, the owner of the land being subdivided has granted to the
City a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act, providing:
(a)
that the accessory use shall not be carried on after one year from the date the
subdivision is approved;
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(b)
provided to the City security for the cessation referred to in paragraph (a) by way of cash
or a clean, irrevocable letter of credit, that is automatically renewable annually, in an
amount estimated by the City to be sufficient to cover the reasonably anticipated cost to
the City of taking the steps that may be necessary to cause the cessation of the
accessory use; and
(c)
that if the accessory use has not ceased in accordance with the covenant, the City may
take such steps as are necessary to cause its cessation at the expense of the owner,
and for that purpose may draw upon the security provided under clause (b).
5.18
Temporary Single Family Dwelling
Deleted in its entiretyAB2188
5.19
Street Vending
Deleted in its entiretyAB2553
5.20
Urban FarmAB2444
5.20.1 The planting area must not exceed 350 m2 on any single lot unless the principal use of the
lot is Institutions (NT) and there is a case for strong social outcomes with benefit for the
community in which case the Director of Planning Services may permit an increase in planting
area to a maximum of 7000 m2.
5.20.2 If two or more lots are operated jointly as an Urban Farm, the combined planting area for all
lots must not exceed 7000 m2.
5.20.3 Greenhouses and other structures associated with an Urban Farm are to be considered as
part of the planting area and are limited to a maximum of 70 m2 yet must conform to the
allowable site coverage for all accessory buildings as per this Bylaw.
5.20.4 Urban Farms are to cultivate only fruits and vegetables.
5.20.5 No processing of fruits and vegetables, or manufacturing of food products is permitted.
5.20.6 No mechanical equipment may be used other than that designed for household use including
lawnmowers, rototillers, garden hoses and pruners.
5.20.7 No mechanical equipment may be stored outside.
5.20.8 No herbicides or pesticides are permitted.
5.20.9 No Urban Farm operated on a single lot or by a single land owner may generate revenue
exceeding $9,999 in any calendar year unless permitted by the Director of Planning Services
prior to the issuance of the business licence for the Urban Farm.
5.20.10 If an Urban Farm is operated, in whole or in part, by a person other than an owner or full-time
resident of the property, the planting area must be subject to a lease authorizing the operation
of the farm.
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5.20.11 No offensive noise, odour, light, smoke, or vibration or other objectionable effect may be
produced in excess of that which is characteristic of the Zone where an Urban Farm is located
under normal circumstances where no Urban Farm exists.
5.20.12 Urban Farms are categorized into two classes:
5.20.12.1
Urban Farm - Class 1
a)
No on-site sales are permitted
b)
Any development permit or waiver thereof for an Urban Farm - Class 1 is time
limited to 1 year.
5.20.12.2
Urban Farm - Class 2
a) On-site sales are permitted should the applicant first obtain a development permit
in accordance with the guidelines as laid out in Development Permit Area (DPA)
6: Other Commercial Areas.
b) Development permits for an Urban Farm - Class 2 are time limited to 1 year.
c) Calculation of required off-street parking spaces will be based on Part 6 of this
Bylaw and be exclusive of any parking spaces required to accommodate the
principal use of the same property.
5.21
Cannabis RetailAB2534
5.21.1 A maximum of one cannabis retail store use is permitted on a lot in the C1, C4, MX, MC, and
W1 Zones.
5.21.2 Cannabis retail store use must be located more than 150 metres from the nearest property
line of a site containing another cannabis retail use, a school, public playground, or City-
owned recreation facility.AB2567
5.21.3 Provincial licensing of cannabis retail is regulated by the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act.
5.22
Deleted in its entiretyAB2747
5.23
Housing AgreementsAB2574
5.23.1 The Director of Planning Services may recommend to Council that a Housing Agreement
pursuant to the Local Government Act, as a condition of approval for affordable or special
needs housing, contain contractual arrangements as to any, or all, of the following:
(a)
the use of the lot in relation to any existing or proposed building or structure including
the preservation of buildings, structures and environmental setbacks;
(b)
the occupancy, form of tenure, availability, administration, management and rent
provisions, of the housing units;
(c)
the timing of the development; and,
(d)
such other conditions as may be considered reasonable under the circumstances.
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5.23.2 Increases in the maximum specified density are permitted in the RM4 and RM5 zones
provided: AB2657
(a)
the owner enters into a Housing Agreement satisfactory to the City of Powell River;
and,
(b)
such public benefit, determined by the City of Powell River, may include affordable or
special needs housing for sale or rental at below market rates to qualifying
purchasers or tenants or, amenities or amenity improvements to public spaces or
community facilities.
5.23.3 All agreements entered pursuant to this section shall run with the land as a priority charge
against the title of the subject lands at the Land Title Office.
5.24 Temporary Use PermitsAB2621
5.24.1 All commercial, civic, and industrial zones are designated a Temporary Use Permit Area.
5.24.2 All large lot rural zone (A2) properties are designated a Temporary Use Permit Area, subject
to conditions:
(a)
Farm Camping may be permitted on lots with an area of 10 acres or more.
(b)
For land inside the Agricultural Land Reserve, Farm Camping is subject to
approval by ALC.
(c)
The amount of the lot dedicated to Farm Camping and the number of tent
camp sites permitted is subject to the provision of adequate safety, access,
and sanitary conditions.
(d)
The minimum setbacks for any farm camping use, including tent camp sites,
sanitation facilities, and parking shall be defined in the Temporary Use
Permit.
5.24.3 All Temporary Use Permits established per 5.24.1 and 5.24.2 will be subject to conditions
regarding the use of the land and the termination date of the permit.
(a)
In considering the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit, Council will use
conditions it deems reasonable which may include:
(i) that the temporary use will operate at an intensity of use suitable to the
surrounding area and with low impact on the natural environment:
(ii) that the temporary use will be compatible with other surrounding land uses in
terms of use, design, and operation;
(iii)
that the ability to conduct the temporary use elsewhere in the City is limited;
(iv)
that the temporary use will operate on a temporary basis only, with plans or a
letter of undertaking to terminate the use prior to the permit expiry date
submitted and forming part of the permit;
(v)
a financial security to ensure the temporary use is removed and the site
appropriately restored.
(b)
Failure to meet the conditions of the Temporary Use Permit may lead to
revocation.
5.24.4 Construction, demolition or land alteration associated with a Temporary Use Permit may not
commence until a permit is obtained for the proposed use.
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5.25
Manufactured HomesAB2563
5.25.1 A modular home is permitted as the principal dwelling or detached accessory dwelling unit
pursuant to provisions of this Bylaw and Building Bylaw 2141, 2007, as amended and replaced.
5.25.2 Mobile homes are not permitted as the principal dwelling or detached accessory dwelling unit,
except where explicitly provided for in a zone.
PART 6: OFF STREET PARKING & LOADING
6.1
General Requirements
6.1.1
Upon commencing use upon or developing of any lot, off street parking and loading shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Part 6 of this Bylaw.
6.1.2
Part 6 of this Bylaw does not apply to any land, building or structure existing at the adoption date
of this Bylaw, so long as the land, building or structure continues to accommodate a use that
does not require more parking or loading spaces than required for the use existing at the time
any applicable Bylaw was in force.
6.1.3
Required off street parking spaces may be located on a different lot (the "Offsite Parking Land")
than the building or use requiring the parking provided that:
(a)
such parking spaces are not more than 90 metres (300 ft) from the building or use being
served; and
(b)
parking on the Offsite Parking Land is secured via section 219 covenant in a form
acceptable to the City registered on the title of the Offsite Parking Land.
6.1.4
In all residential zones, vehicular access to any lot shall be off the lane where available and
not off the street frontage, except where or as approved by the City Engineer.
6.1.5
In all zones where a lot has two or more street frontages, vehicle access shall be from the
minor highway as set out in the Official Community Plan Transportation Map except where or
as approved by the City Engineer.
6.1.6
Driveways in all low density residential zones or developments must be no less than 5.8 metres
(19 ft) in length.AB2188
6.1.7
In R zones where the lot size cannot accommodate a parking space for a boarder or secondary
suite, the City Approving Officer can waive Part 6 parking requirements.
6.2
Location of Parking Spaces
6.2.1
In the RM2, RM3, RM4 and RM5 zones, no parking space shall be located within a required
front and side setback and no parking space shall be closer than 3 metres (10 ft) to any
adjacent dwelling except that this distance may be reduced to 1.5 metres (5 ft) where a fence
or landscape screening of between 1.5 and 2 metres (5 and 6.6 ft) in height is provided
between the dwelling and the parking area.AB2657
6.2.2
In any Commercial and Industrial zone, no parking area located in a required front setback shall
be closer than 2 metres (6.6 ft) to a front lot line. The area between the front lot line and the
parking area shall be landscaped except where crossed by driveways.AB2574
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6.3
Parking Spaces for Disabled
6.3.1
Multi-unit residential, retail, medical facility uses, hotels, chapels, funeral homes, places of
worship, or similar assembly uses must provide one disability space once a total of 10 parking
spaces are required, two spaces once 40 spaces are required, three spaces once 75 spaces
are required, and then one additional disability space for each 50 required spaces.
6.3.2
For seniors' care facilities and housing, the first two spaces provided must be disability spaces,
with one additional disability space for every 15 required parking spaces after the first 15
spaces.
6.3.3
For all other uses, one disability space is required per 25 required parking spaces, two
disability spaces per 75 total parking spaces, three disability spaces per 150 total spaces, and
thereupon one additional disability space for each additional 100 spaces.
6.4
Calculation of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
6.4.1
Where gross floor area is used for calculation of the required parking spaces, it shall include the
area of accessory buildings and basements, except where used for parking.
6.4.2
Where number of employees is used for calculation of the required parking spaces, it shall mean
the greatest number of persons at work, at any time of the day or night in a particular building or
for a particular use during any season of the year.
6.4.3
Where seating accommodation is used for calculation of the required parking spaces, and such
accommodation consists of benches, pews, booths and the like, each 0.6 metre (2 ft) of width of
such seating shall be counted as one seat.
6.4.4
When the calculation of parking and loading requirements results in a fractional parking or
loading space of 0.5 or more, the requirement shall be rounded up.
6.4.5
Where a building contains uses which fall into more than one classification, the required number
of parking spaces shall be the sum of the spaces required for each use.
6.4.6
Where a building contains uses which fall on different times or days, the required number of
parking spaces shall be the sum required for each use of normal overlapping duration.
6.4.7
For existing development on lands located north of Wharf Avenue and within the Sustainable
Official Community Plan, Development Permit Area 3: Marine/Willingdon Mixed Use, any
changes to the use of a building or for additions to the building(s), additional parking will be
required for the building addition or change in use, only if the amount of parking required by
the change exceeds 25% of that required previously.AB2386
6.4.8
If end-of-trip facilities are installed for any development, the total number of parking stalls
required by the development may be reduced by one. AB2386
6.5
Minimum Parking Spaces
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained in conformance with the
minimum standards for each specific land use as prescribed hereafter providing that
minimum standards for lands located North of Wharf Avenue and within the Sustainable
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Official Community Plan, Development Permit Area 3: Marine/Willingdon Mixed Use are
reduced by 50% for lots with an area of less than 2000 square metres (0.49 acres) and
for the first 2000 square metres (0.49 acres) of lots exceeding this size.AB2386
6.5.1
ResidentialAB2749
(a)
up to 4 dwelling units, not including
apartments
1 space per dwelling unit to a maximum of 3 spaces
per lot
(b)
duplexes, more than 4 dwelling
units
1 space per dwelling unit with not more than 2
bedrooms; for dwelling units with 3 or more
bedrooms, 1 additional space required
(c)
townhouses, more than 4 dwelling
units
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit with not more than 1
bedroom; 2 spaces per dwelling unit with 2 or more
bedrooms
(d)
apartments
1.3 spaces per dwelling unit with not more than 1
bedroom; 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit with 2
bedrooms; 2 spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or
more bedrooms
(e)
compact residential zones
1 space per dwelling unit & 1 additional space
per every 3 townhouse dwellings. For dwelling
units with 3 or more bedrooms, 1 additional space
required.
(f)
dwelling units as part of a
commercial building
1 space per dwelling unit
(g)
boarding house
2 spaces per 4 sleeping units
(h)
senior citizens housing*
1 space per 3 dwelling units
*Defined as a housing project that is so designated by the Province or Federal Government
6.5.2 Institutional
(a)
buildings for hospitals, rest homes
& group homes
1 space per 3 beds
(b)
assembly use inc. churches,
clubs, & halls
1 space per 10 assigned seats or each
10 square metres of gross floor area
(c)
art galleries, libraries & museums
1 space per 45 square metres (485 sqft) similar
uses of gross floor area
(d)
schools: kindergarten, elementary
secondary & higher education
1 space per employee &
1 space per 10 students
(e)
child care centres
1 space per employee AB2726
(f)
recreational uses & facilities
including commercial recreational
uses
1 space per 45 square metres (485 sqft) of gross
floor area plus 1 space per
10 spectator seats
6.5.3 Commercial
(a)
hotels and motels
1 space per sleeping unit & 1 space per
employee
(b)
short-term rentalAB2747
1 space; where the dwelling unit in which the
short-term rental is located has existing space
provided in accordance with this bylaw, the
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calculation of the number of required spaces for
short-term rental use shall include the existing
spaces.
(b)
commercial assembly uses,
including theatres & funeral
homes (other than institutional &
recreational uses)
1 space per 10 assigned seats or 1 space per
10 square metres (107 sqft) of floor area used for
assembly purposes
(c)
bowling alleys & billiard halls
2 spaces per alley
1.5 spaces per billiard table
(d)
retail stores with or without petrol
sales, convenience stores,
cannabis retailAB 2534 & personal
service establishments, not
exceeding 185 sqm (2,000 sqft)
1 space per 23 square metres (250 sqft) of gross
floor area
(e)
shopping centres, department
stores, & supermarkets
1 space per 30 square metres (323 sqft) of gross
floor area
(f)
retail lumber & building supply
yards
1 space for each 100 square metres (1,075 sqft) of
covered sales & storage area
(g)
offices including commercial,
government & professional,
financial institutions & personal
service establishmentsAB 2188
1 space per 35 square metres (375 sqft) of gross
floor area
(h)
medical & dental offices
1 space per 35 square metres (375 sqft) of gross
floor area
(i)
taxi operation
1 space per each taxi
(j)
furniture sales, auto, boat,
recreation vehicle & equipment
sales & service, service stations,
garden & building supplies
1 space per 50 square metres (538 sqft) of gross
floor area plus 3 spaces per service bay
(k)
restaurants, premises licensed for
the sale & consumption of
alcoholic beverages
1 space per 5 seats
(l)
golf courses & driving ranges
4 spaces per tee & 1 per two stalls
(m)
marinas
1 space per every 4 berths plus 1 space per 2
employees
6.5.4 Industrial
(a)
manufacturing & industrial
buildings, display or storage
yards, servicing, repair & similar
uses
1 space per 90 square metres (970 sqft) of gross
floor area
(b)
warehousing, storage wholesale
gross floor area establishments
& similar uses
1 space per 150 square metres (1,615 sqft) of
gross floor area
6.5.5
Other
(a)
home based businesses
1 space per all customary employees & clients &
for any vehicle used in the business
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(b)
in-home child care AB2726
1 space per employee
(c)
other unspecified uses
1 space per 50 square metres (538 sqft) of gross
floor area or per 2 customary employees &
customers
6.6
Design Criteria for Parking Spaces
Off-Street parking spaces shall be sized and constructed to the following minimum standards:
Car Parking Layout Dimensions at Various Angles
Diagram G
300
450
600
Parallel
Dimension (m)
Reference
Stall Width
A
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Stall Length
B
5.8
5.8
5.8
6.7
Stall Depth to Curb
C
5.1
5.9
6.3
2.5
1-way Aisle Width
D
4.0
4.5
5.5
3.6
Module
E
14.1
16.3
18.1
n/a
Car Parking Layout Dimensions at 900 Angle
Dimension (m)
Reference
Stall Width
A
2.5
2.55
2.65
2.75
> 2.9
Stall Length
B
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
Stall Depth to Curb
C
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
2-way Aisle Width
D
7.5
7.3
7.0
6.7
6.0
Module
E
19
19
18.5
18.3
17.6
Diagram G
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Small Car Parking Layout Dimensions at Various Angles
Diagram G
300
450
600
900
Parallel
Dimension (m)
Symbol
Stall Width
A
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Stall Length
B
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
6.7
Stall Depth to Curb
C
4.5
5.0
5.2
4.6
2.5
1-way Aisle Width
D
4.0
4.5
5.5
6.7
3.6
Module
E
13
14.5
16
16 (2-way)
n/a
6.7
Design Criteria for Parking Areas
6.7.1
A maximum of 25% of required spaces may be allocated for small cars provided these parking
spaces are explicitly identified for such use by sign or pavement markings.
6.7.2
Two-way traffic is permitted in angled parking provided that the manoeuvring aisle is not less
than 6 metres (20 ft) wide.
6.7.3
For cross aisles or internal roadways, the aisle width shall be 4.5 metres (15 ft) for one-way traffic
and 7.3 metres (24 ft) for two-way traffic.
6.7.4
Where any parking space adjoins a wall or structure over 0.3 metres (1 ft) in height the width of
the parking space shall be increased by 0.3 metres (1 ft) width on each such adjoining side.
6.7.5
All angle parking spaces shall be provided with adequate curbs or car stops not less than 1 metre
(3.3 ft) from the end of the parking stall where the parking space abuts a building, fence, wall,
hedge or landscaped area.
6.7.6
All parking areas shall include adequate curbing or containment where the parking area borders
a landscaped area.
6.7.7
All parking areas for more than 4 vehicles shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or a treatment
acceptable to the City Engineer so as to provide a surface that is durable and dust free and shall
be so graded and drained as to properly manage of all surface water.
6.7.8
Any illumination provided for a parking lot shall be shielded so as to divert the light from adjacent
premises.
6.8
Required Loading Spaces
In addition to off-street parking, a building with a combined gross floor area of more than 300
square metres (3,230 sqft) for commercial, industrial, institutional or other similar uses involving
the movement of goods and materials by truck shall provide on the same lot as the building, one
loading space. One additional loading space is required for every additional 1850 square metres
(19,910 sqft) gross floor area.
6.9
Design Criteria for Loading Spaces
Each off-street loading space shall have dimensions of not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width,
9.25 metres (30 ft) in length, and 4.25 metres (14 ft) in height and shall have vehicular access
to a street.
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PART 7: HOME BASED BUSINESS
7.1
Home Based Business Basic Provisions
A home based business must comply with the following:
(a)
operate under a valid business licence and comply with all applicable laws and City
bylaws, in particular the Noise Control Bylaw;
(b)
deleted in its entiretyAB2539
(c)
have not more than two home based businesses per dwelling unit with the combined
total of area, customers, employees not exceeding the applicable provisions;
(d)
not vary the residential character and appearance of the lot or buildings and not result
in any external change to a building or structure for the purpose of accommodating the
business with the exception of signage in compliance with Sign Bylaw 1945, 2002;
(e)
have no exterior storage of materials or commodities on the subject lot;
(f)
have no exterior operations with the exception of greenhouse, agriculture, or plant
nursery operations in the Rural class as set out in Part 7.4; or in-home child care where
permitted by this Bylaw. AB2726
(g)
cabinetry, woodworking, furniture making, ice making, and other similar uses are
permitted in the Rural class only and must conform to Part 7.4;
(h)
not offer goods for sale as part of a home based business that are not produced on the
same lot with the exception of agriculture-related goods that may be offered for sale as
a part of the business in conformance with the Rural class as set out in Part 7.4;
(i)
not create noise, dust, vibration, smell, heat, smoke, odours, glare, electrical or radio
interference, fire hazard, or nuisance of any kind and shall at all times preserve the
privacy, peace, and enjoyment of adjacent owners;
(j)
have no use of any vehicle larger than 5500 kg gross vehicle weight on or about the lot
as part of any home based business;
(k)
notwithstanding 7.1 (j), shall not involve the use on or about the lot of any equipment or
vehicles that compromise the privacy, peace, and enjoyment of adjacent owners;
(l)
comply with Part 6 requirements and not occupy a required parking space;
(m)
the following activities, uses, and businesses are strictly prohibited:
i.
any onsite use involving mechanical repair or servicing of vehicles, engines,
heavy duty equipment, trailers, or boats
ii.
sawmills and/or any lumber processing
iii.
industrial scale welding
iv.
animal kennels and/or other animal related uses excluding grooming
v.
cutting and/or wrapping of wild game or other animal products
vi.
industrial scale business use
vii.
hazardous business use
viii.
adult business use
ix.
any resale outlets such as pawnbrokers, mushroom buyers or similar uses
x.
dry cleaning or laundry services
xi.
cannabis retail store useAB2534
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7.2.
Minor Home Based Business
Minor home based business shall be an accessory use and comply with the following:
(a)
permitted in any A0, A1, A2, R, RM, CD1, CD3, CD4AB2529, CD5AB2532, CD6AB2638 or
MX zone, or in any dwelling unit within a C zone;AB2565
(b)
only the resident(s) may engage in the business with no non-resident employees;
(c)
shall not exceed a total floor area of 20% of the dwelling gross floor area or 50 square
metres (538 sqft), whichever is less;
(d)
shall have no customers enter the lot; and
(e)
shall be conducted within the dwelling with the exception that permanent accessory
buildings setback a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 ft) from any lot line may be used for storage
of materials and finished products.
7.3
Major Home Based Business
Major home based business shall be an accessory use and comply with the following:
(a)
permitted in any A0, A1, A2, R, CD3, CD4AB2529, RM or MX zone and must hold a valid
Business Licence;AB2224, 2565
(b)
requires inspection of the subject premises for fire and safety standards;
(c)
the resident(s) and not more than one non-resident employee are permitted to engage
in the business;
(d)
shall not exceed a total floor area of 30% of the combined gross floor area of all
structures on the lot or 75 square metres (800 sqft), whichever is less;
(e)
shall not generate more than three prearranged customer visits to the lot at any given
time and shall have a maximum of twenty customers in any one calendar day;
(f)
shall operate between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm only;
(g)
shall be conducted within a dwelling or within a permanent accessory building that is
setback a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 ft) from any lot line; and
(h)
shall provide employee and customer parking in accordance with Part 6 of this Bylaw.
7.4
Rural Home Based Business
Rural home based business shall be an accessory use and comply with the following:
(a)
permitted in a R2, RA1, A0, A1, or A2 zone on lots that are greater than 4000 square
metres (1 acre) in areaAB2565;
(b)
requires inspection of the subject premises for fire and safety standards;
(c)
the resident(s) and a maximum of two non-resident employees are permitted to engage
in the business at any one time;
(d)
shall not exceed a total floor area of 30% of the combined gross floor area of all
structures on the lot or 93 square metres (1000 sqft), whichever is less;
(e)
shall not generate more than three prearranged customer visits to the lot at any given
one time and shall have a maximum of twenty customers in any one calendar day;
(f)
shall be conducted within a dwelling or within a permanent accessory building that is
setback a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 ft) from any lot line; and
(g)
shall provide employee and customer parking in accordance with Part 6 of this Bylaw.
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7.5
Short-Term Rental Accommodation AB2539
7.5.1
Short-term rental use is permitted as an accessory use to residential use in R1, R2, R3, R3A,
RA1, A0, A1, and A2 zones, and where single family dwellings are permitted in the MX
zone.AB2565, 2612
7.5.2
Where a short-term rental use is permitted, the following conditions apply:
(a)
Use shall comply with the licencing requirements of the City of Powell River
Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010, as amended and replaced;
(b)
Use is only permitted in a lawful dwelling unit;
(c)
Only one short-term rental use is permitted per lot; AB2747
(d)
Any outdoor advertising sign must comply with City of Powell River Sign Bylaw 1945,
2002, as amended and replaced;
(e)
Not more than two (2) adult guests shall be accommodated per sleeping unit, and not
more than eight (8) adult guests shall be accommodated per dwelling unit; and
(f)
Use shall comply with the parking requirements as set out in Part 6 of this Bylaw.
(g)
Shall comply with the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations as
amended and replaced. AB2747
7.6
In-Home Child CareAB2726
7.6.1
in-home child care is permitted as an accessory use to a principal residential use.
7.6.2
Where in-home child care is permitted, the following conditions apply:
(a) The in-home child care operator must reside in a lawful dwelling unit on the property as
their principal residence and be actively engaged in the use;
(b) Use shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the Province;
(c) Use shall comply with the licencing requirements of City of Powell River Business
Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010, as amended and replaced;
(d) Any outdoor advertising sign must comply with City of Powell River Sign Bylaw 1945,
2002, as amended and replaced; and
(e) Use shall comply with the parking requirements as set out in Part 6 of this Bylaw.
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PART 8: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL
The minimum lot dimensions and building setback requirements and the maximum permitted lot
coverage and building height for all suburban residential and rural zones shall be as set out in Table
1, notwithstanding the following provisions:
(a)
no dwelling shall exceed 2½ storeys;
(b)
subject to the primary or uppermost roof ridge running parallel lot slope, dwellings with
roof slopes 5 in 12 or steeper shall not exceed a building height of 9 metres in the R1,
R2, R3, R3A, and RA1 zones;AB2612
(c)
deleted in its entirety;
(d)
accessory buildings with roof slopes 3 in 12 or steeper shall not exceed a building
height of 5.5 metres in the R1, R2, and RA1 zones;
(e)
deleted in its entiretyAB2705
(f)
deleted in its entiretyAB2327
Table 1: Suburban Residential and Rural Zoning Requirements (metres)AB2749
Zone
Lot Dimensions
Lot Coverage
Building height (m)
Setback Minimum (m)
Accessory Building
Requirements (m)
Lot Area (sqm)
Lot Width (m)
Lot Depth (m)
Front 10
Side/
No Rear Lane10,15
Side Road Flanking
Rear
Setback from
Principal Building
Setback from
Street Line
Setback from Lane
Setback from
Rear/Side Lot Line
Height
Coverage10
R1
730
20
27
50%
8.5
5.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3.0
1.5
0.9
4.9 10%
R2
730
20
27
50%
8.5
5.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3.0
1.5
0.9
4.9 10%
R3
545
15
27
50%
8.5
4.5
0.9
3.0
7.5
1.8
3.0
1.5
0.9
4.9 10%
R3A
545
15
27
50%
8.5
4.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3.0
1.5
0.9
4.9 10%
RA1
730
20
27
50%
8.5
5.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3.0
1.5
0.9
4.9 10%
A0
2000
20
40
25%
10.5
7.5
3.0
3.0
9.0
1.8
3.0
3.0
3.0
10.5 10%
A1
4000
20
80
25%
10.5
7.5
3.0
3.0
9.0
1.8
3.0
3.0
3.0
10.5
/
A2
2ha
100
100
25%
10.5
7.5
3.0
3.0
9.0
1.8
3.0
3.0
3.0
10.5
/
8.1 Single Family Residential Zone AB2749
8.1.1 Intent
The R1 zone is intended for small-scale multi-unit housing in fully serviced areas that are
designated "Urban Residential Single Family" by the Sustainable Official Community Plan.
8.1.2
Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
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(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.1.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the R1 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
8.1.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the R1 zone shall be limited to no more than
three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c) one carriage house
8.2 Single and Two Family Residential Zone AB2749
8.2.1
Intent
The R2 zone is intended for small-scale multi-unit housing in fully serviced areas designated
"Urban Residential Low or Medium Density" by the Sustainable Official Community Plan.
8.2.2
Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.2.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the R2 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
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(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
8.2.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the R2 zone shall be limited to no more than
three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one duplex
(c) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(d) one carriage house
8.3 Townsite Residential Zone AB2749
8.3.1
Intent
The R3 zone is intended for intensive residential development in the form of small-scale multi-
unit housing in fully serviced areas designated "Urban Residential Single Family" by the
Sustainable Official Community Plan.
8.3.2
Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.3.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the R3 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
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8.3.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the R3 zone shall be limited to no more than
three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one duplex
(c) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
8.4
Townsite Residential Zone - Timberlane AB2749
8.4.1
Intent
The R3A zone is intended for small-scale multi-unit housing in the fully serviced area of
Townsite known as 'Timberlane Estates', located adjacent to the historical Townsite residential
district. These properties are designated "Urban Residential Single Family" by the Official
Community Plan.
8.4.2
Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.4.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the R3A zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
8.5 Mobile Home Park Residential Zone
8.5.1
Intent
The R4 zone is intended for mobile home parks in areas designated Suburban Residential by
the Official Community Plan and is subject to the Mobile Home Park Bylaw in effect.
R4
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8.5.2
Permitted Use
In the R4 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
mobile home parks
(b)
home based business
(c)
in-home child careAB2726
8.6 Residential Agricultural Zone AB2749
8.6.1
Intent
The RA1 zone is intended for small-scale multi-unit housing in fully serviced areas of
Wildwood that are designated "Suburban Residential" by the Sustainable Official Community
Plan.
8.6.2
Permitted Principal Use
8.6.2.1 Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.6.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the RA1 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
agriculture use in compliance with the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003
(b)
accessory buildings and uses
(c)
home based business
(d)
urban farm
(e)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(f)
short-term rental use
(g)
in-home child care
8.6.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the RA1 zone shall be limited to no more
than three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c) one carriage house
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8.7 Suburban Lot Rural Residential AB2749
8.7.1
Intent
The A0 zone bridges the gap between the R2 and A1 zones in terms of minimum parcel size
but maintains the A1 zone service level requirements. This zone is intended for small-scale
multi-unit housing in rural areas of the community where municipal infrastructure exists and
moderate infill development can be accommodated. Generally, these areas will be those
designated as "Suburban Residential" in the Sustainable Official Community Plan. However,
the A0 zone is not exclusive to the "Suburban Residential" land use designation.
8.7.2
Permitted Principal Use
8.7.2.1 Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.7.2.2 Agriculture use in compliance with the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003
8.7.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the A0 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
8.7.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the A0 zone shall be limited to no more than
three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c) one carriage house
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8.8 Small Lot Rural Residential Zone AB2749
8.8.1
Intent
The A1 zone is intended for small-scale multi-unit housing in areas designated "Suburban
Residential" in the Sustainable Official Community Plan. The A1 zone contains a large
minimum lot size in order to secure a rural lifestyle including limited agriculture use.
8.8.2
Permitted Principal Use
8.8.2.1 Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
8.8.2.2 The following non-residential principal uses are permitted on a lot in the A1 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
agriculture use in compliance with the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003
(b)
plant nursery
(c)
natural resource use, excluding industrial activity
8.8.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the A1 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
urban farm
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental use
(f)
in-home child care
8.8.4
Density
On a lot greater than 4,050 m2 in area, density in the A1 zone shall be limited to no more than
three dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing types:
(a) one single-family dwelling
(b) one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c) one carriage house
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8.9 Large Lot Rural Zone
8.9.1
Intent
The A2 zone is intended for large rural landholdings. It accommodates low density uses in
areas of Powell River designated "Rural Residential", "Resource", or "Agricultural Land
Reserve" by the Official Community Plan.
8.9.2
Permitted Use
In the A2 zone, the following uses are permitted on a lot and all others are prohibited:
(a)
one single family dwelling
(b)
one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c)
one carriage houseAB2476
(d)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(e)
short-term rental useAB2539
(f)
deleted in its entiretyAB2747
(g)
agriculture use in compliance with the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003
(h)
plant nursery
(i)
tree farming
(j)
kennels
(k)
civic use
(l)
natural resources use, excluding industrial activity
(m)
home based business
(n)
urban farmAB2444
(o)
accessory buildings and uses
(p)
accessory residential use on parcels over 3 hectares subject to conformance with
Agricultural Land Reserve regulations and approval where applicable
(q)
in-home child careAB2726
8.9.3
Conditions of Use
8.9.3.1 The accessory residential use shall be located in conformance with the subdivision design
requirements of the Subdivision Servicing Bylaw.
8.9.3.2 Lots located in the Agricultural Land Reserve are subject to the requirements of the Agricultural
Land Commission concerning any accessory residential use, non-farm use or subdivision.
8.9.3.3 A maximum of two detached single family dwellings are permitted per parcel of adequate area
as set out in 8.9.2 (p).
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PART 9: MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
The minimum lot dimensions and building setback requirements and the maximum permitted
lot coverage and building height for all compact and multiple family residential zones are as
set out in Table 2:
Table 2: Multi Family Residential Zoning RequirementsAB2224, 2327 (metres)
Zone
Lot Dimensions
Building Height (m)
Lot Coverage
Setback Requirements
(m)
Accessory Building
Requirements (m)
Area (sqm)
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Front
Side/No
Rear Lane
Side Road
Flank
Rear
Principal
Building
Street Line
Lane
Rear/Side
Lot Line
Height
RM1
SFD
465
16
27
8.5
50%
4.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3
1.5
0.9
4
Duplex
650
19
27
8.5
50%
4.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3
1.5
0.9
4
Townhouse/
Cluster housing
930
27
27
8.5
50%
4.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3
1.5
0.9
4
RMS
930
27
27
8.5
50%
4.5
1.8
3.0
7.5
1.8
3
1.5
0.9
4
RM2
930
27
27
8.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
3.0
3
4
RM3
930
27
27
8.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
3.0
3
4
Townhouse
cluster housing
930
27
27
8.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
3.0
3
4
Apartment
930
27
27
13.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
3.0
3
4
9.1 Compact Residential Zone
9.1.1
Intent
The RM1 zone is intended for ground-oriented single family, townhouses, cluster housing or
compact housing in areas designated "Suburban" or "Urban Residential" by the Official
Community Plan. Development Permit application may be required.
9.1.2
Permitted Use
In the RM1 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
single family dwellings (SFD)
(b)
duplex
(c)
townhouse dwellings
(d)
cluster housing dwellings
(e)
home based business
(f)
accessory buildings and uses
(g)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(h)
in-home child careAB2726
(i)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential
development
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Density for Multi-unit Developments
9.1.2.1
Each single family dwelling shall have not less than 325 square metres (3,500 sqft) of lot
area per dwelling unit.
9.1.2.2
Each two family dwelling shall have not less than 230 square metres (2,475 sqft) of lot area
per dwelling unit.
9.1.2.3
Townhouses and cluster housing dwellings require not less than 200 square metres (2,150
sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit.
9.1.3
Number of Buildings per Lot
There may be one or more buildings per lot.
9.2
Compact Residential Zone - Select
9.2.1
Intent
The RMS zone is intended for compact ground-oriented housing in the "Suburban" or "Urban
Residential" designations under the Official Community Plan and is specifically oriented to
seniors or the elderly to encourage affordable, shared housing options. Development Permit
application and urban services are required.
9.2.2
Permitted Use
In the RMS zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
townhouse dwellings
(b)
cluster housing dwellings
(c)
home based business
(d)
accessory buildings and uses
9.2.3
Density
Townhouses and cluster housing dwellings require not less than 170 square metres (1830
sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit.
9.2.4
Number of Buildings per Lot
There may be one or more buildings per lot.
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9.3
Low Density Multiple Family Residential
9.3.1
Intent
The RM2 zone is intended for ground-oriented townhouses, cluster housing or compact
multi-family housing in areas designated "Suburban" or "Urban Residential" by the Official
Community Plan. Development Permit application and urban services are required.
9.3.2
Permitted Use
In the RM2 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
townhouse dwellings
(b)
cluster housing dwellings
(c)
home based business
(d)
accessory buildings and uses
(e)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(f)
in-home child careAB2726
(g)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential
development AB2726
9.3.3
Density
Townhouse and cluster housing dwellings require not less than 290 square metres (3,120 sqft)
of lot area per dwelling unit except as provided in 9.3.4.
9.3.4
Amenity Space Density Bonusing
Notwithstanding 9.3.3 and lot coverage limitations under Table 2, subject to amenity space
being provided of not less than 3 square metres (32 sqft) per dwelling unit or 50 square
metres (530 sqft) in total, whichever is greater, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)
maximum lot coverage shall be 45% of the lot area and
(b)
townhouses and cluster housing dwellings require not less than 250 square metres
(2,690 sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit.
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9.4
Medium Density Multiple Family Residential
9.4.1
Intent
The RM3 zone is intended for apartments, townhouses, cluster housing in areas designated
"Urban Residential" by the Official Community Plan. Development Permit application and
urban services are required.
9.4.2
Permitted Use
In the RM3 zone, the following uses are permitted upon the lot and all others are prohibited:
(a)
multiple family dwellings or groups of multiple family dwellings including apartment
buildings, townhouse dwellings and cluster housing dwellings
(b)
boarding houses
(c)
home based business
(d)
accessory buildings and uses
(e)
keeping of not more than three boarders
(f)
in-home child care
(g)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential
development AB2726
9.4.3
Density
9.4.3.1
Townhouse and cluster dwellings require not less than 290 square metres (3,120 sqft) of lot
area per dwelling unit except as provided in 9.4.4.
9.4.3.2
Each apartment building with surface parking shall have a maximum of three dwelling units
for the first 930 square metres (10,010 sqft) of lot area and a minimum of 95 square metres
(1,020 sqft) of lot area for each additional dwelling unit.
9.4.3.3
Each apartment building with a minimum of 60% of parking space provided underground
shall have a maximum of four dwelling units for the first 930 square metres (10,010 sqft) of
lot area and a minimum of 75 square metres (805 sqft) of lot area for each additional dwelling
unit, except as provided in 9.4.4.
9.4.4
Amenity Space Density Bonusing
9.4.4.1
If amenity space is provided in the amount of 3 square metres (32 sqft) per dwelling unit or
50 square metres (530 sqft), whichever is greater,
(a)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 45% of the lot area;
(b)
townhouses and cluster housing dwellings require not less than 250 square metres
(2,690 sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit; and
(c)
the minimum site area for each dwelling unit in an apartment building with a minimum of
60% of parking space provided underground shall be 65 square metres (700 sqft) of lot
area for each dwelling unit after the first four dwelling units.
9.4.4.2
For developments with 40 or more dwelling units where over 30% of units have three or more
bedrooms, an equipped playground on the lot with minimum dimensions of 7.5 x 7.5 metres
(25 x 25 ft) shall be provided.
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9.5
Multiple Family Residential FourAB2574
9.5.1
Intent
The intent of the RM4 zone is to accommodate medium density apartment development.
9.5.2
Permitted Use
In the RM4 zone, the following uses are permitted upon the lot and all others are
prohibited:
(a)
apartment buildings
(b)
townhouse dwellings
(c)
cluster housing dwellings
(d)
home based business
(e)
accessory buildings and uses
(f)
in-home child careAB2726
(g)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple
family residential development AB2726
9.5.3
Density
9.5.3.1
The Floor Area Ratio shall not exceed 1.0.
9.5.3.2
Notwithstanding 9.5.3.1, where 15% or more of the total number of units are affordable
housing units and the developer enters into a Housing Agreement pursuant to the
provisions of 5.21, the maximum Floor Area Ratio may be increased to 1.5.
9.5.4
Amenity Space and Usable Open Space
(a)
For developments with 40 or more dwelling units where over 30% of units have
three or more bedrooms, an equipped playground on the lot with minimum
dimensions of 7.5 x 7.5 metres (25 x 25 ft) shall be provided.
(b)
Usable open space shall be provided in an amount of not less than 10% of the
area of the lot.
9.5.5
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 930 square metres (10010 sqft).
9.5.6
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 27 metres (89 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 27 metres (89 ft).
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9.5.7
Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall be 40% of the lot area.
9.5.8
Principal Use Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
9.5.9
Principal Use Building Setback Requirements
9.5.9.1
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
9.5.9.2
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width where there
is no side road flanking.
9.5.9.3
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 4.5 metres (15 ft) in width where there
is a side road flanking.
9.5.9.4
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9.0 metres (30 ft) in depth.
9.5.10
Location of an Accessory Building
Accessory buildings must be located to the rear of the principal use building.
9.5.11
Accessory Building Lot Coverage
The combined lot coverage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 10% of the lot area.
9.5.12
Accessory Building Height
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 4.0 metres (13 ft).
9.5.13
Accessory Building Setback Requirements
9.5.13.1
A setback from the principal use building shall be provided of not less than 1.8 metres
(6 ft) in depth.
9.5.13.2
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
9.5.13.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
9.5.13.4
A setback from any lane shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in depth.
9.5.14
Off Street Parking
Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
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9.6
Multiple Family Residential Five
9.6.1
Intent
The intent of the RM5 zone is to accommodate high density apartment development.
9.6.2
Permitted Use
In the RM5 zone, the following uses are permitted upon the lot and all others are
prohibited:
(a)
apartment buildings
(b)
home based business
(c)
accessory buildings and uses
(d)
in-home child careAB2726
(e)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple
family residential development AB2726
9.6.3
Density
9.6.3.1
The Floor Area Ratio shall not exceed 1.5.
9.6.3.2
Notwithstanding 9.6.3.1, where 15% or more of the total number of units are affordable
housing units and the developer enters into a Housing Agreement pursuant to the
provisions of 5.21, the maximum Floor Area Ratio may be increased to 2.0.
9.6.4
Amenity Space and Usable Open Space
9.6.4.1
For developments with 40 or more dwelling units where over 30% of units have three or
more bedrooms, an equipped playground on the lot with minimum dimensions of 7.5 x
7.5 metres (25 x 25 ft) shall be provided.
9.6.4.2
Usable open space shall be provided in an amount of not less than 10% of the area of
the lot.
9.6.5
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 930 square metres (10010 sqft).
9.6.6
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 27 metres (89 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 27 metres (89 ft).
9.6.7
Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall be 40% of the lot area.
9.6.8
Principal Use Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 19.5 metres (64 ft).
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9.6.9
Principal Use Building Setback Requirements
9.6.9.1
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 5.5 metres (18 ft) in depth.
9.6.9.2
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width where there
is no side road flanking.
9.6.9.3
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 4.5 metres (15 ft) in width where there
is a side road flanking.
9.6.9.4
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9.0 metres (30 ft) in depth.
9.6.10
Location of an Accessory Building
Accessory buildings must be located to the rear of the principal use building.
9.6.11
Accessory Building Lot Coverage
The combined lot coverage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 10% of the lot area.
9.5.14
Accessory Building Height
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 4.0 metres (13 ft).
9.5.15
Accessory Building Setback Requirements
9.6.13.1
A setback from the principal use building shall be provided of not less than 1.8 metres
(6 ft) in depth.
9.6.13.2
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
9.6.13.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
9.6.13.4
A setback from any lane shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in depth.
9.6.14
Off Street Parking
9.6.14.1
Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
9.6.14.2
Notwithstanding the above, off street parking requirements on Lot 2 District Lot 450
Group 1 NWD Plan EPP81176 (PID 030-471-621) are as follows:
0.7 spaces per micro/studio dwelling unit
1.0 spaces per 1-bedroom dwelling unit
1.25 spaces per 2-bedroom dwelling unit
0.1 spaces per dwelling unit to accommodate visitor parking
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PART 10: COMMERCIAL ZONES
10.1 General Commercial
10.1.1
Intent
The C1 zone is intended to accommodate broad commercial development. General
Commercial areas consist of retail, office and service developments where a strong
pedestrian orientation is encouraged. This is primarily Development Permit Area 2, in central
Westview, but also some localized commercial parcels in neighbourhood locations.
10.1.2
Permitted Use AB2246
In the C1 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
retail stores
(b)
retail uses with ancillary light manufacturing and assembly
(c)
personal service establishments
(d)
commercial and professional offices and financial institutions
(e)
assembly use
(f)
entertainment use
(g)
civic use
(h)
traveller accommodation use
(i)
public transportation terminals and taxi stands
(j)
veterinary clinic
(k)
preparation and bottling of food excluding fish or seafood products
(l)
mushroom sorting, grading and packaging depots
(m)
boarding houses
(n)
dwelling units located in commercial and institutional buildings
(o)
parking lot
(p)
wholesale use accessory to uses permitted in 10.1.2 (a) and (b)
(q)
restaurant
(r)
liquor store useAB2247,2369
(s)
cannabis retail store useAB2534
10.1.3
Conditions of Use
10.1.3.1
Every business or undertaking shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building
with the exception of child care centres; parking and loading facilities; accessory outdoor
sales not exceeding 25% of gross floor area of the principal use; and permitted seasonal
use retail.AB2726
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10.1.3.2
Dwelling units located in an institutional or commercial building:
(a) shall not exceed the density provisions of the RM3 Zone under Part 9 of this Bylaw;
(b) shall not exceed a gross floor area ratio of 2:1, residential to institutional/commercial;
(c) shall form a part of the building containing another permitted use;
(d) shall not be located in a basement; and
(e) shall have a completely separate main entrance directly to a street.
10.1.3.3
Light manufacturing and assembly, ancillary to a retail store shall conform to the following:
(a)
shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building with no areas used for
exterior storage;
(b)
shall be of pre-processed or previously finished materials;
(c)
processing of raw materials, other than food as specifically listed, is prohibited; and
(d)
all goods produced on the premises shall be sold as retail on the premises but may be
distributed at wholesale to other retail stores.
10.1.3..4
Preparation and bottling of food, excluding fish or seafood products, shall neither exceed
an area of 162 square metres (1,750 sqft) nor shall the commercial operation employ more
than three employees.
10.1.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 270 square metres (2,905 sqft).
10.1.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (99 ft).
10.1.6
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 3½ storeys or 13.5 metres (44 ft).
10.1.7
Setback Requirements
10.1.7.1
Where a C1 lot abuts a lot in any R or A zone without an intervening street or lane, a side
setback shall be provided of not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width.
10.1.7.2
Where there is no rear lane, a side setback shall be provided on one side of a building of
not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width.
10.1.7.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
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10.2 Service Commercial
10.2.1
Intent
The C2 zone is intended to accommodate service commercial development. Service
commercial uses include tourist accommodation, restaurants, convenience commercial uses
and retail uses along major streets. The C2 zone is oriented to automobile access and
generally designated "Commercial" by the Official Community Plan.
10.2.2
Permitted Use
In the C2 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
retail sales, service, or rental of garden supplies, building supplies, hardware, vehicles,
trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, and small equipment
(b)
automotive repair shop
(c)
assembly use
(d)
civic use
(e)
offices
(f)
entertainment use
(g)
service station
(h)
veterinary clinic
(i)
printing shop
(j)
convenience store
(k)
window manufacturing
(l)
parking lot
(m)
mushroom sorting, grading and packaging depots
(n)
accessory residential dwelling unit located within a commercial or other principal use
building
(o)
wholesale use accessory to uses permitted by 10.2.2 (a)
(p)
restaurant
(q)
warehousing and storage use conforming to Part 11.1.3 is permitted only on 6530
Sutherland (Lot 4, District Lot 4169, Block 4, NWD Group 1, Plan 14654).
10.2.3
Conditions of Use
10.2.3.1 An accessory residential dwelling unit within a commercial or other principal use building
shall not be located in the basement and shall have a completely separate main entrance
directly to a street.
10.2.3.2 No storage yard or area, excluding retail display yards for the sale of vehicles, trucks, boats,
equipment, seasonal use and finished goods, shall be permitted in a required front setback.
No display yard located in a required front setback shall be situated closer than 2 metres (6.5
ft) to a front lot line.
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10.2.3.3 The area between the front lot line and the display yard shall be landscaped, except where
crossed by driveways.
10.2.3.4 Every business or undertaking shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building with
the exception of child care centres; parking and loading facilities; accessory outdoor sales
not exceeding 25% of the gross floor area of the principal use; and permitted seasonal use
retail. AB2726
10.2.3.5 Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an exterior storage area shall be enclosed
by view obscuring fence with a minimum height of 2 metres (6.5 ft) on any side visible from
an adjacent lot or street and no storage material shall extend higher than 3 metres (10 ft).
10.2.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 550 square metres (5,920 sqft).
10.2.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 15 metres (50 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
10.2.6
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
10.2.7
Setback Requirements
10.2.7.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
10.2.7.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
10.2.7.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
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10.3 Neighbourhood Commercial
10.3.1
Intent
The C3 zone is intended to accommodate local convenience commercial uses that serve
individual neighbourhoods. Commercial uses include: convenience stores, commercial services,
restaurants, and other limited retail and office uses. The C3 zone may be designated
"Commercial" or "Suburban Residential" by the Official Community Plan.
10.3.2 Permitted Use
In the C3 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
retail stores, excluding lumber and building supply yards and sale and servicing of motor
vehicles, trailers, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, boats, automotive parts and
accessories, farm and industrial equipment and machinery
(b)
personal service establishments
(c)
commercial and professional offices and financial institutions
(d)
restaurants and licensed drinking establishments
(e)
accessory gasoline sales
(f)
accessory residential dwelling unit
(g)
liquor store permitted only at 5987 Lund Street (Lot B, Block 2, DL 4173, Plan 8078)
(h)
retail sales, service and rental of tools, hardware, and small equipment; accessory
open storage of tools and small equipment; accessory open storage of tools and
small equipment; two dwelling units located on the upper floor in a commercial
building; and, placement of one steel storage container vented to the satisfaction
of the Fire Chief and Chief Building Inspector, are permitted only at 7259 Alberni
Street, legally described as the East ½ of Lot 22 Block 2 DL 5731 Plan 6303 (PID
010-961-577)
(i)
child care centre AB2726
10.3.3 Conditions of Use
10.3.3.1 Accessory gasoline sales shall satisfy all the following provisions:
(a)
maximum of one pump island with not more than three gasoline fuel pumps;
(b)
no vehicle servicing or repair is permitted;
(c)
gasoline pumps island shall be no less than 4.5 metres (15 ft) from any lot line;
(d)
no gasoline sales area located in a required front setback shall be situated closer than
1.5 metres (5 ft) to a front lot line; and
(e)
the area between the front lot line and the gasoline sales area shall be landscaped and
surrounded by a curb, except where crossed by driveways.
10.3.3.2 An accessory residential unit located within a commercial building shall be attached to or
located above the first storey of a building and shall have a completely separate main entrance
directly to a street.
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10.3.4 Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 550 square metres (5,920 sqft).
10.3.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 15 metres (50 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
10.3.6
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area.
10.3.7
Building Height
Building height shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft).
10.3.8
Setback Requirements
10.3.8.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
10.3.8.2
Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
10.3.8.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9 metres (30 ft) in depth.
10.3.9
Off Street Parking
10.3.9.1 Notwithstanding Part 6: Off-Street Parking & Loading requirements, 13 parking spaces
and 1 accessible parking space are required at 7259 Alberni Street, legally described as
the East ½ of Lot 22 Block 2 DL 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 010-961-577).
10.4 Tourist Commercial
10.4.1
Intent
The C4 zone is intended to accommodate a range of tourist commercial uses, both land and
water-based.
10.4.2
Permitted Use
In the C4 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
traveller accommodation use
(b)
marinas
(c)
liveaboard or floating home located in a marina, for not more than one vessel or floating
home for the sole use of a resident caretaker/wharfinger for security purposes with the
consent of the owner of the marina
(d)
accessory residential use
(e)
liquor store useAB2369
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(f)
cannabis retail store useAB2534
10.4.3
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 1800 square metres (19,375 sqft).
10.4.4
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 30 metres (100 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
10.4.5
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area.
10.4.6
Building Height
Building height shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
10.4.7
Setback Requirements
10.4.7.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 9 metres (30 ft) in depth.
10.4.7.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
10.4.7.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9 metres (30 ft) in depth.
10.5 Campground Commercial
10.5.1
Intent
The C5 zone is intended to accommodate temporary commercial accommodation such as
campground and recreational vehicles sites.
10.5.2 Permitted Use
In the C5 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
camping sites for tents, recreation vehicles and motor vehicles and trailers
(b)
campground use
(c)
accessory residential use
10.5.3 Conditions of Use
Campgrounds shall comply with the provisions of the Willingdon Beach Campsite Bylaw in
effect at the time.
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10.6 Parking Commerical
10.6.1
Intent
The CP zone is intended to accommodate vehicle parking for the benefit of the public. Urban
services may not be required.
10.6.2 Permitted Use
In the CP zone, vehicle, trailer, and bicycle parking or loading is permitted and all others
uses are prohibited.
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10.7 Mixed Use
10.7.1
Intent
The MX zone is intended to accommodate broadly mixed land use in the older established
commercial cores of Westview and Cranberry Lake as well as potential new mixed use areas
and direct land use control developments. This includes Development Permit areas in
Cranberry Lake and Westview designated "Mixed Use" by the Official Community Plan. The
MX zone accommodates commercial activities, multi unit residential, as well as existing
single and two family dwellings.
10.7.2 Permitted Uses
In the MX zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
retail stores with accessory wholesale use
(b)
retail uses with ancillary light manufacturing and assembly
(c)
personal service establishments
(d)
commercial and professional offices and financial institutions
(e)
assembly use
(f)
entertainment use
(g)
civic use
(h)
traveller accommodation use
(i)
public transportation terminals and taxi stands
(j)
preparation and bottling of food excluding fish or seafood products
(k)
mushroom sorting, grading and packaging depots
(l)
multiple family dwellings including apartment and cluster dwellings
(m)
parking lot
(n)
restaurant
(o)
Single and duplex dwellings are permitted upon the following properties only:
Marine and Willingdon Avenues Mixed Use Area
4694 Ewing
Lot G DL 5167 & 5306 NWD Group 1 Plan 6566
4698 EwingAB2275
Lot F DL 5167 & 5306 NWD Group 1 Plan 6566
4404 Marine
Lot 5 DL 5122 Block 4 NWD Group 1 Plan 6618
4454 Marine
Lot 1 DL 5307 Block 22 NWD Group 1 Plan BCP23196
4458 Marine
Lot 1 DL 5307 Block 22 NWD Group 1 Plan BCP23196
6840 Courtenay
Lot 2 DL 5307 Block 20 NWD Group 1 Plan 6759
4524B Willingdon
Lot B DL 5307 Block 1 NWD Group 1 Plan 7489
4528 Willingdon
Lot B DL 5307 Block 6&7 NWD Group 1 Plan 7300
4624 Willingdon
Lot 19 NWD Group 1 Plan 5390
4516 Marine
Lot A DL 5307 Block 19 NWD Group 1 Plan 6276
4554 Marine
Lot 2 Am DL 5307 Block 16 NWD Group 1 Plan 5443r
4556 Marine
Lot 1 Am DL 5307 Block 16 NWD Group 1 Plan 396537l
4578 MarineAB2188
Lot 3 DL 5307 Block 14 NWD Group 1 Plan 6244
4584 Marine
Lot 2 DL 5307 Block 14 NWD Group 1 Plan 6244
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4588 Marine
Lot 1 DL 5307 Block 14 NWD Group 1 Plan 6244
4590 Marine
Lot 1 DL 5307 Block 14 NWD Group 1 Plan 6244
4598 Marine
Lot 13 DL 5307 NWD Group 1 Plan 5096
4618 Marine
Lot B NWD Group 1 DL 5167 & 5306 Plan 598687L
4622 Marine
Lot A NWD Group 1 DL 5167 & 5306 Plan 587332L
4623 Marine
Lot 19 NWD Group 1 DL 5167 & 5306.Plan 5390
4631 Marine
Lot 20 NWD Group 1 DL 5167 & 5306 Plan 5390.
4632 Marine
Lot 50 NWD Group 1 DL 5167 & 5306 Plan 5390
Cranberry Street Mixed Use Area
6751 Cranberry
Lot B DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 3256R of Lot 2 Plan 5093
6759 Cranberry
Lot 2 DL 5304 Blk 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 5093 Ex Pl 3015R 3256R 15425
6765 Cranberry
Lot A DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 6340 Subsidy Lot 3
6769 Cranberry
Lot B DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 6340 Subsidy Lot 3
6773 Cranberry
Lot C DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 6340 Subsidy Lot 3
6777 Cranberry
Lot A DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 22082
6783 Cranberry
Lot B DL 5304 Block 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 22082
6789 Cranberry
Lot 2 DL 5304 BLK 2 NWD Group 1 Plan LMP34810
6799 Cranberry
Lot 5 DL 5304 BLK 2 NWD Group 1 Plan 8008 Subsidy Lots 4&5
6812 Cranberry
Lot A DL 5304 BLK 8 NWD Group 1 Plan 5686 Subsidy Lot 1.
(p) liquor store useAB2369
(q) cannabis retail store useAB2534
10.7.3 Conditions of Use
10.7.3.1 Every business or undertaking shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building with
the exception of child care centres; parking and loading facilities; accessory outdoor sales
not exceeding 25% of the gross floor area of the principal use; and permitted seasonal use
retail. AB2726
10.7.3.2 Dwelling units located in a commercial building:
(a)
shall not exceed the density provisions of the RM3 Zone;
(b)
shall not be located in a basement; and
(c)
shall have a completely separate main entrance directly to a street.
10.7.3.3 Multiple family dwelling units in a residential-only development shall conform to the RM3
density, setback, and amenity provisions under Part 9 of this Bylaw.
10.7.3.4 Light manufacturing and assembly, ancillary to a retail store shall conform to the following:
(a)
every business shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building with no areas
used for outside storage;
(b)
processing of raw materials, other than food as specifically listed, is prohibited;
(c)
manufacturing and assembly shall be of pre-processed or previously finished materials;
and
(d)
all goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the same premises but may
be distributed wholesale to other retail stores.
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10.7.3.5 Single family dwellings and duplex residential use shall conform to the R2 density, use -
-accessory use, and setback provisions under Part 8 of this Bylaw.
10.7.3.6
Preparation and bottling of food excluding fish or seafood products shall not exceed an
area of 162 square metres (1,750 sqft) and shall not employ more than three employees.
10.7.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 270 square metres (2,905 sqft).
10.7.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
10.7.6
Building Height
10.7.6.1
Building height shall not exceed 3½ storeys or 13.5 metres (44 ft).
10.7.6.2
Notwithstanding 10.7.6.1, the height of a building with frontage on the west side of Marine
Avenue shall not exceed 9.5 metres (30 ft) above the centre of the Marine Avenue.
10.7.7
Setback Requirements
10.7.7.1
Where a lot abuts a lot in any Residential zone without an intervening street or lane, a side
setback shall be provided of not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width.
10.7.7.2
Where there is no rear lane, a side setback shall be provided on one side of a building of
not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width.
10.7.7.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
10.7.7.4
Where a lot as listed in section 10.7.2 (o) is used as a single family or duplex dwelling, a
side setback shall be provided on each side of the dwelling not less than 1.8 metres (6 ft)
in width and accessory buildings shall meet the R2 Zone requirements for height, lot
coverage, and setback as set out in Table 1, Part 8.AB2303
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10.8 Milltown Centre
10.8.1
Intent
The MC zone is intended to revitalize Townsite and accommodate a comprehensive range of
commercial, residential, light industrial and public uses in the commercial core of Townsite.
Land uses as established are to complement the nearby industrial mill complex and historic
character of Townsite including Dwight Hall.
10.8.2
Milltown Centre Zone Requirements
The minimum lot dimensions and setbacks requirements and the maximum lot coverage and
building heights in the MC zone are as set out in Table 3, notwithstanding the following:
(a)
building height shall not exceed 2½ storeys with the exception of apartment buildings
(b)
accessory buildings to residential use shall not be located in any required front or
side setback.
Table 3: Milltown Centre Zone Requirements (metres)
Lot Use
Lot Dimensions
Building Height (m)
Lot Coverage
Setback
Requirements (m)
Accessory
Building Requirements
Area (sqm)
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Front
Side
Side Flank
Rear
Principal
Building (m)
Street Line
(m)
Lane (m)
Rear/Side Lot
Line (m)
Height (m)
SFD & Duplex
545
15
27
8.5
40%
4.5
0.9
3.0
7.5
1.8
3
1.5
0.9
4.9
Townhouse &
Cluster
930
27
27
8.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
1.5
3.0
4.0
Apartment
930
27
27
13.5
40%
7.5
3.0
4.5
9.0
1.8
3
1.5
3.0
4.0
All Other
Permitted uses
270
7.5
27
13.5
40%
1.8
1.5
4.5
3.0
/
/
/
/
/
10.8.3
Permitted Use
In the MC zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
single family dwellings
(b)
one secondary suite permitted in a single family dwelling only
(c)
one duplex
(d)
rest homes or group homes, for not more than five persons located within a single family
dwelling
(e)
multiple family dwellings or groups of multiple family dwellings including townhouse and
cluster housing and apartment buildings
(f)
boarding houses
(g)
home based business
(h)
in-home child care AB2726
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(i)
retail stores
(j)
personal service establishments
(k)
commercial and professional offices and financial institutions
(l)
traveller accommodation use
(m) printing shops, artist studios and galleries
(n)
assembly use
(o)
entertainment use
(p)
civic use
(q)
light manufacturing, processing, wholesaling and repair
(r)
residential uses located within a commercial or industrial use building
(s)
accessory buildings and uses
(t)
storage within a completely enclosed building is permitted only on 5831 Ash Avenue
(Lots 7 thru 15, Block 10, District Lot 450, Plan 6606)
(t)
notwithstanding any density provisions of Part 10.8 of this Bylaw, an apartment
building at 5845 Arbutus Avenue (Amended Lot 1 Block 2 District Lot 450 Plan 4533)
is permitted a density of no more than ten dwelling units.AB 2184
(u)
liquor store useAB 2369
(v)
restaurantAB 2321
(w)
cannabis retail store useAB2534
10.8.4
Density upon Residential Use Lots
(a)
Each townhouse and cluster dwelling shall have a minimum of 290 square metres
(3,120 sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit.
(b)
Each apartment building with surface parking shall have a maximum of three units for
the first 930 square metres (10,010 sqft) of lot area and not less than 95 square metres
(1,020 sqft) of lot area for each additional dwelling unit.
(c)
Each apartment building with a minimum of 60% of parking space provided
underground shall have a maximum of four units for the first 930 square metres
(10,010 sqft) of lot area and not less than 75 square metres (805 sqft) of lot area for
each additional dwelling unit.
10.8.5 Conditions of Use for other all Permitted Uses
Lots used for any permitted uses other than exclusive residential, shall conform to the
following:
(a)
commercial and industrial uses shall be conducted completely within an enclosed
building with no areas used for outside storage;
(b)
light manufacturing, processing and repair uses shall be made visible to the public by
outside display windows, open area plans and similar methods; and
(c)
commercial, industrial, public, institutional and residential uses are permitted within the
same building.
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10.9 Waterfront Commercial
10.9.1
Intent
The W1 zone is intended to accommodate a broad range of marine oriented uses along the
Westview and Powell Lake waterfront.
10.9.2
Permitted Use
In the W1 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
marine related building, sales, service, rentals and repairs, and retail fuel sales
(b)
retail stores and offices
(c)
personal service establishments
(d)
entertainment use
(e)
restaurant useAB2188
(f)
traveller accommodation use
(g)
transportation use
(h)
assembly use
(i)
civic use
(j)
marinas
(k)
parking lots
(l)
net lofts, retail/wholesale fish and seafood market, custom processing of sport fish
(m)
residential uses located in a commercial building
(n)
liveaboard or floating home located in a marina, for not more than two vessels or one
floating home for the sole use of a resident caretaker/wharfinger for security purposes
with the consent of the owner of the marina
(o)
liquor store useAB2369
(p)
cannabis retail store useAB2534
10.9.3
Conditions of Use
Dwelling units located within a commercial building shall be located above the first storey of
a building and be the only use in the subject storey and shall have a completely separate
main entrance directly to a street.
10.9.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 270 square metres (2905 sqft).
10.9.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a width of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) and a depth of not less than
30 metres (100 ft).
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10.9.6
Building Height
Building height shall not exceed 9.2 metres (30 ft).
10.9.7
Setback Requirements
10.9.7.1 Where a lot abuts a lot in a Residential or A zone without an intervening street or lane a
side setback shall be provided of not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width
10.9.7.2 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
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PART 11: Industrial Zones
11.1 General Industrial
11.1.1
Intent
The M1 zone is intended to accommodate a wide range of industrial uses including
warehousing, wholesaling, distribution, manufacturing, assembly and a limited range of
commercial uses designated "Service Industrial" by the Official Community Plan.
Development Permit application is required.
11.1.2
Permitted Use
In the M1 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
industrial use
(b)
sale of building supplies and garden products
(c)
vehicle, boat, truck, trailer, tools and equipment parts, sales, and service
(d)
fuel sales
(e)
warehousing and storage
(f)
transportation use
(g)
trade contractor workshops
(h)
printing establishments
(i)
veterinary clinics
(j)
funeral homes
(k)
retail sales ancillary to a warehousing, wholesaling or manufacturing function
(l)
offices
(m)
accessory open storage
(n)
accessory residential use
(o)
restaurant subject to 11.1.3.3
(p)
gymnasiums, health and fitness centres
(q)
natural resource use
(r)
civic useAB2224
(s)
on Lot 13 Block 4 District Lot 5731 Plan 6303 (PID 101-935-941), the permitted uses are
restricted to those conforming to Transportation Use and Accessory Open Storage.AB2633
11.1.3
Conditions of Use
11.1.3.1 No storage or loading area shall be permitted in a required front setback.
11.1.3.2 Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an outside storage area shall be enclosed
by a view obscuring fence or hedge with a minimum height of 2.4 metres (8 ft) on any side
not facing directly upon the principal building on the lot and no material shall extend above
such screening.
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11.1.3.3. A restaurant use shall not exceed the lesser of 10% of the gross floor area of a building or
200 square metres (2,150 sqft) in size and must be located within a building that contains a
permitted use.
11.1.3.4 A gymnasium or health and fitness centre shall not exceed the lesser of 20% of the gross
floor area of a building or a maximum of 500 square metres (5,382 sqft) and must located
within a building that contains other permitted uses.
11.1.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 550 square metres (5,920 sqft).
11.1.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 15 metres (50 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
11.1.6
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 60% of the lot area.
11.1.7
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
11.1.8
Setback Requirements
11.1.8.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
11.1.8.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
11.1.8.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth except where a lot
abuts a lot in a R or A zone, a rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9 metres (30
ft) in depth.
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11.2
Airport and Service Industrial
11.2.1
Intent
The M2 zone is intended to accommodate a comprehensive range of industrial, airport and
airport related industrial uses designated "Service Industrial" by the Official Community
Plan. Development Permit application is required.
11.2.2
Permitted Use
In the M2 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
all uses of M1 zone, except funeral homes
(b)
aerodrome, aviation facilities and trades
(c)
storage yards, auto wreckers and salvage yards
11.2.3
Conditions of Use
11.2.3.1
No storage or loading area shall be permitted in a required front setback.
11.2.3.2
Any part of a lot used or intended to be used as an outside storage area shall be enclosed
by a view obscuring fence or hedge with a minimum height of 2 metres (6.5 ft) on any side
not facing directly upon the principal building on the lot and no material shall extend above
such screening.
11.2.4
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 1100 square metres (11,840 sqft).
11.2.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 25 metres (82 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
11.2.6
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
11.2.7
Setback Requirements
11.2.7.1
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
11.2.7.2
Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
11.2.7.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth except that where
a lot abuts a lot in any R or A zone, a rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9
metres (30 ft) in depth.
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11.3 Millsite Industrial
11.3.1
Intent
The M3 zone is intended to recognize those areas exempted from City land use regulation
as provided for in the original Powell River District Incorporation Act of 1955 as well as lands
used in conjunction with Millsite operations.
11.3.2
Permitted UseAB2371
In the M3 zone, permitted principal and accessory uses must be consistent with Section 21
of the Powell River District Incorporation Act, 1955; given repeal, amendment or
inapplicability of that Act, industrial use is permitted only.
11.3.3
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 1100 square metres (11,840 sqft).
11.3.4
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 25 metres (82 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 30 metres (100 ft).
11.3.5
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 15 metres (50 ft).
11.3.6
Setback Requirements
11.3.6.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
11.3.6.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
11.3.6.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth except that where
a lot abuts a lot in any R or A zone, a rear setback shall be provided of not less than 9 metres
(30 ft) in depth.
M3
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PART 12: CIVIC ZONES
12.1 Parks and Playing Fields
12.1.1
Intent
The PK zone is intended to accommodate a range of recreational uses, public parks and
private or public natural preserves and associated uses. Urban services shall be required
only where applicable.
13.1.2
Permitted Use
In the PK zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
assembly use
(b)
civic use
(c)
park use, playing fields, and greenways
(d)
campgrounds and golf courses
(e)
fairs, exhibitions and public auctions, trade shows and ancillary sales and
services
(f)
accessory residential
(g)
accessory buildings, retail sales, and uses
13.1.3
Lot Area
Each lot except for a park dedicated by subdivision plan shall have an area of not less than
550 square metres (5,920 sqft).
13.1.4 Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 15 metres (50 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 27 metres (89 ft).
12.1.5
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 30% of the lot area.
12.1.6
Height of Buildings
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
12.1.7
Setback Requirements
12.1.7.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
12.1.7.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building of not less than 3 metres (10 ft)
in width.
12.1.7.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
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12.2 Institutions
12.2.1
Intent
The NT zone is intended to accommodate a broad range of both private and public
institutional uses such as schools, churches, hospitals, health care facilities, libraries,
museums, cemeteries, campgrounds, and fire halls.
12.2.2 Permitted Use
In the NT zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a) assembly use
(b) civic and institution use
(c) rest homes, group homes, private hospitals and health care facilities
(d) urban farmAB2444
(e) fairs, exhibitions and public auctions, trade shows and ancillary sales and services
(f) shelter for persons who may require a refuge due to physical and/or psychological abuse from
another person for not more than ten persons
(g) accessory residential
(h) accessory buildings, retail sales, and uses
12.2.3
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 550 square metres (5,920 sqft).
12.2.4
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 15 metres (50 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 27 metres (89 ft).
12.2.5
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 70% of the lot area.
12.2.6
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 13.5 metres (44 ft).
NT
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12.2.7
Setback Requirements
12.2.7.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
12.2.7.2 Side setbacks shall be provided on each side of a building not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in
width.
12.27.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in depth.
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PART 13: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONES
13.1 Comprehensive Development 1AB2454
'Creekside Commons'
13.1.1
Intent
The CD1 zone is intended to accommodate ground-oriented townhouses. A development
permit application and urban services are required.
13.1.2 Permitted Use
In the CD1 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a)
townhouse dwellings
(b)
minor home based businesses
(c)
accessory buildings and uses
(d)
in-home child care AB2726
(e)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential
development AB2726
13.1.3
Conditions of Use
Garbage and recycling containers that are 1 cubic metre (35 cubic ft) or larger are to be
located outside of the required front setback and shall be screened from any street and
adjacent residential use by a landscaping screen, solid decorative fence, structure, or
building to a minimum height of 2.5 metres (8 ft).
13.1.4
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
Five (5) standard dimensioned spaces, one (1) standard dimensioned car share space and
one (1) standard dimensioned visitor space are required for the overall development.
13.1.5
Location of Parking Spaces
Other than the car share parking space, no parking space shall be located within the
required front setback.
13.1.6
Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 1400 square metres (15,070 sqft)
13.1.7
Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 18 metres (59 ft) and a lot depth of not less
than 75 metres (246 ft).
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13.1.8
Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area.
13.1.9
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft).
13.1.10 Setback Requirements
13.1.7.1
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 5 metres (16 ft) in depth.
13.1.7.2
A side setback shall be provided from the adjacent residential zoned property
of not less than 6 metres (20 ft) in width.
13.1.7.3
A side setback shall be provided from the adjacent commercial zoned
property of not less than 1.8 metres (6 ft) in width.
13.1.7.4
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 3.6 metres (12 ft) in depth.
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13.2 Comprehensive Development 2AB2467
'Coastal Winds Village'
13.2.1
Intent
The CD2 zone is intended to accommodate and to regulate the development of several
different types of uses on lands described as Proposed Lot 1 of Lot A Plan BCP12952
District Lot 450.
13.2.2
Permitted Uses:
In the CD-2 zone, the following uses are permitted and all others are prohibited:
(a) Congregate Senior Housing
(b) Rest Homes
(c) Health Care Facilities
(d) Professional Offices
(e) Hair Salon
(f)
Café
(g) Chapel
(h) Library
(i)
Tuck Shop
(j)
Shelter for persons who may require a refuge due to physical and/or psychological
(k) Child Care Centre
(l)
Day Care Facility
(m) Care Taker suite
13.2.3
Parcel Area
The lot will consist of 3.98 acres (1.59 hectares).
13.2.4
Parcel Width and Depth
N/A
13.2.5
Parcel Coverage
The maximum lot coverage shall be 75% of the lot area.
13.2.6
Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 14.2 metres (46 feet 7 inches).
13.2.7
Setback Requirements
13.2.7.1
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres in depth.
13.2.7.2 A side setback shall be provided on each side of a building not less than 3 metres in
depth.
13.2.7.3
A rear setback shall be provided on each side of the building not less than 6 metres in
depth.
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13.2.8
Accessory Building and Structures
Accessory buildings and structures shall conform to the following regulations:
1.
Accessory buildings and structures shall be limited to those servicing the principal
uses: congregate senior housing, rest homes and related health care facilities.
2.
A maximum height of 4.5 metres.
3.
A maximum size foot print of 20 sq metres.
4.
Can be located within landscape areas but not within setback areas.
5.
Other than gazebos open on all sides, not to be located in front yard.
13.2.9
Screening
The following shall be screened:
1. Waste enclosure and garbage compounds.
2. Any mechanical equipment and utility kiosks exposed to Joyce Avenue.
13.2.10
Landscaping Requirements
Unoccupied open spaces within the parcel shall be fully and suitably landscaped with
landscape material.
13.2.11
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Off street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Section 6 of the City
of Powell River Zoning Bylaw, 2100, 2006.
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13.3 Comprehensive Development 3AB2749
'Manson Narrow Lot'
13.3.1 Intent
The CD3 zone is intended to accommodate small-scale multi-unit housing on narrow lots.
13.3.2 Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following housing
types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
13.3.3 Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the CD3 zone and all
others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
in-home child care
13.3.4 Lot Area
Each lot shall have an area of not less than 565 square metres (6082 sqft).
13.3.5 Lot Width and Depth
Each lot shall have a lot width of not less than 14 metres (46 ft) and a lot depth of not less than
39 metres (128 ft).
13.3.6 Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall be 50% of the lot area.
13.3.7 Principal Use Building Height
The height of a principal use building shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft).
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13.3.8 Principal Use Building Setback Requirements
13.3.8.1 A front setback shall be provided of not less than 4.5 metres (15 ft) in depth.
13.3.8.2 A side setback shall be provided of not less than 1.8 metres (6 ft) in width.
13.3.8.3
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 7.5 metres (25 ft) in depth.
13.3.9 Location of an Accessory Building
Accessory buildings must be located to the rear of the principal use building.
13.3.10 Accessory Building Lot Coverage
The combined lot coverage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 10% of the lot area.
13.3.11 Accessory Building Height
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 4.0 metres (13 ft).
13.3.12 Accessory Building Setback Requirements
13.3.12.1 A setback from the principal use building shall be provided of not less than 1.8 metres
(6 ft) in depth.
13.3.12.2 A side setback shall be provided of not less than 0.9 metres (3 ft) in width.
13.3.12.3 A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 0.9 metres (3 ft) in depth.
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13.4
Comprehensive Development 4AB2749
'Residential Small Lots'
13.4.1
Intent
The intent of the CD4 zone is to accommodate intensive residential development
comprised of small-scale multi-unit housing on small residential lots.
13.4.2 Permitted Principal Use
Residential use of up to four dwelling units, that may be a combination of the following
housing types:
(a)
single-family dwellings
(b)
duplexes
(c)
one secondary suite in a SFD or duplex dwelling unit
(d)
one carriage house
(e)
townhouses
13.4.3
Permitted Accessory Use
The following accessory uses to a principal use are permitted on a lot in the CD4 zone
and all others are prohibited:
(a)
accessory buildings and uses
(b)
home based business
(c)
short-term rental use
(d)
in-home child care
13.4.4
Lot Area
Each CD4 lot shall have an area of not less than 300 square metres (3229 sqft).
13.4.5
Lot Width and Depth
Each CD4 lot shall have a lot width of not less than 10 metres (33 ft) and a lot depth of
not less than 25 metres (82 ft).
13.4.6
Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall be 50% of the lot area.
13.4.7
Principal Use Building Height
The height of a principal use building shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft) or 9 metres (29
ft) subject to the primary or uppermost roof ridge of the principal use building running
parallel to the lot slope and with a roof slope of 5 in 12 or steeper.
13.4.8
Principal Use Building Setback Requirements
(a)
A front setback shall be provided of not less than 5.5 metres (18 ft) in depth.
(b)
A side setback shall be provided of not less than 1.8 metres (6 ft) in width.
(c)
Where there is a side road flanking a lot, a side setback shall be provided of not
less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
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(d)
A rear setback shall be provided of not less than 5.5 metres (18 ft) in depth.
13.4.9
Projections into Required Setbacks
A covered unenclosed entry porch may project 2.5 metres (8 ft) into the required front
setback across the width of the principal use building provided the finished floor height of
the entry porch is less than 1.0 metre (3 ft) above finished grade. Entry porch steps and
roof overhangs can project an additional 1.2 metres (3.5 ft) into the required front setback
provided no vertical supports for the roof extend beyond the outer edges of the entry
porch.
13.4.10
Location of an Accessory Building
Accessory buildings must be located to the rear of the principal use building.
13.4.11
Accessory Building Lot Coverage
The combined lot coverage of accessory buildings shall not exceed 15% of the lot area
up to 90 square metres (968 sqft).
13.4.12
Accessory Building Height
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 4.9 metres (16 ft) or 5.5 metres (18
ft) subject to the roof slope being 3 in 12 or steeper.
13.4.13
Accessory Building Setback Requirements
Unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw:
(a)
A setback from the principal use building shall be provided of not less than 1.8
metres (6 ft) in depth.
(b)
A side and rear setback shall be provided of not less than 0.9 metres (3 ft) in width.
(c)
Where there is a side road flanking a parcel, a side setback shall be provided of
not less than 3.0 metres (10 ft) in width.
(d)
A setback from a lane shall be provided of not less than 1.5 metres (5 ft) in width.
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13.5
Comprehensive Development 5AB2532
'Joyce Commons Mixed Use Development'
13.5.1
Intent
The intent of the CD5 zone is to accommodate a mixed commercial residential use
development. The residential component of the CD5 Zone is considered compact
residential. Development within this zone is subject to a development permit.
13.5.2 Permitted Use
In the CD5 zone, the following uses are permitted, and all others are prohibited:
(a)
In a live-work unit located on the ground floor with frontage along Joyce Avenue:
i. one live-work unit
ii. personal service establishments but excludes dry cleaners, electrical appliance
repair shops, laundrettes, printing shops, or similar services
iii. commercial and professional offices and financial institutions
(b)
townhouse dwellings
(c)
apartment buildings
(d)
home based business
(e)
accessory buildings and uses
(f)
in-home child care AB2726
(g)
child care centre located in a non-residential space within a mixed use or a multiple
family residential development AB2726
13.5.3 Density
The Floor Area Ratio shall not exceed 1.0.
13.5.4 Conditions of Use
(a)
A business operated from a live-work unit must be owned and operated by a person
living in the live-work unit.
(b)
The storage or use of toxic, flammable or other harmful materials that would be
prohibited in a residential dwelling unit under the BC Fire Code or BC Building Code,
is not permitted in a live-work unit.
13.5.5 Lot Area
Each CD5 lot shall have an area of not less than 1700 square metres (18,300 sqft).
13.5.6 Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings and structures shall be 40% of the lot area.
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13.5.7 Principal Use Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft).
13.5.8 Principal Use Building Setback Requirements
Where a CD5 lot abuts a lot in any R zone without an intervening street or lane, a side
setback shall be provided of not less than 3 metres (10 ft) in width.
13.5.9 Off Street Parking
Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
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13.6
Comprehensive Development 6AB2638
'Cranberry Place Multi-Family Development'
13.6.1
Intent
The intent of the CD6 Zone is to accommodate an affordable rental housing multi-family
residential development. Development within this zone is subject to a development
permit.
13.6.2
Permitted Use
In the CD6 zone, the following uses are permitted, and all others are prohibited:
(a) townhouse dwellings
(b) cluster housing dwellings
(c) home based business
(d) accessory buildings and uses
(e) in-home child careAB2726
(f) child care centre located in a non-residential space within a multiple family residential
developmentAB2726
13.6.3
Density
A total of 24 dwellings units are permitted, furthermore:
(a)
no more than 8 townhouse dwellings are permitted and require not less than 200
square metres (2,150 sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit; and,
(b)
no more than 16 cluster housing dwellings are permitted and require not less than
150 square metres (1615 sqft) of lot area per dwelling unit.
13.6.4
Combined Lot Coverage
The maximum lot coverage of all buildings shall be 40% of the lot area.
13.6.5
Amenity Space Density Bonusing
Notwithstanding 13.6.3 and 13.6.4, subject to an amenity space being provided of not less
than 3 square metres (32 sqft) per dwelling unit or 50 square metres (530 sqft) in total,
whichever is greater, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 50% of the lot area;
(b)
townhouse dwellings require not less than 170 square metres of lot area per
dwelling unit; and,
(c)
cluster housing dwellings require not less than 135 square metres of lot area per
dwelling unit.
CD6
Consolidated May 15, 2025
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006
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13.6.6 Principal Use Building Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 8.5 metres (28 ft).
13.6.7 Accessory Use Building Height
The height of an accessory use building shall not exceed 4.0 metres (13 ft).
13.6.8
Setback Requirements
Principal and accessory use building setback requirements shall be in accordance with
the setback requirements of the RM1 Zone.
13.6.9
Conditions of Use
(a)
garbage and recycling containers that are 1 cubic metre (35 cubic ft) or larger are
to be located outside of the required front setback; screened from any street and
adjacent residential use by a landscaping screen, solid decorative fence, structure,
or building to a minimum height of 2.5 metres (8 ft); and, placed at least 12 metres
(40 ft) from the property boundary of an adjacent residential property.
(b)
sheltered and secure bicycle and/or scooter parking must be provided for each
dwelling unit in communal locations or in each dwelling unit.
(c)
the storage of derelict vehicles is prohibited.
13.6.10
Off Street Parking Requirements
Notwithstanding section 6.5 of this bylaw, a minimum of one space of off-street parking
shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
Consolidated May 15, 2025
City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006
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Part 14: Adoption
READ A FIRST TIME on 12th day of September, 2006.
READ A SECOND TIME on 26th day of September, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING held on the 10th day of October, 2006.
READ A THIRD TIME on the 31st day of October, 2006.
ADOPTED on the 31st day of October, 2006.
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Stewart B. Alsgard, Mayor
Marie Claxton CMC, City Clerk