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VILLAGE OF SAYWARD
BYLAW NO. 309 Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000 (Consolidated)
A BYLAW TO DIVIDE THE VILLAGE OF SAYWARD INTO ZONES, TO REGULATE THE LOCATION
AND USE OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, INCLUDING THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.
The following is a consolidated version of Bylaw No. 309, Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000 and
includes the following amendment bylaws:
Bylaw
No.
Bylaw Name
Adopted
Purpose
311
Village of Sayward Floodplain
Management Bylaw, 2001
Feb 28, 2001
To repeal Section 406 "Siting of Buildings
Adjacent to Lakes and Watercourses"
349
Village of Sayward Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 349, 2005
(map amendment)
May 11, 2005
To amend the zoning classification of part
of District Lot 1604, Sayward District,
except those parts in Plans 20197 and
21662 and part of the North East ¼ of the
South East ¼ of Section 36, Township 4,
Sayward District, except those parts in
Plans 21662, 23763, 27978 and VIP54962,
both located off of MacMillan Drive,
Sayward, B.C. from "Forestry One (F-1)"
zone to "Residential One (R-1)".
400
Village of Sayward Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 400, 2012
(map amendment)
November 21, 2012
To rezone the part of East 10 Chains of the
East ½ of the NW ¼ of Sec. 30, TP3,
Sayward District, Except those parts in
Plans 280 RW and 120 R from R-1
(Residential/Industrial) and F-1 (Forestry
One to R-1 (Residential)
410
Village of Sayward Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 410, 2014
October 7, 2014
To amend Part 600 - Zone 601 Residential
One (R-1) by adding the following section:
7) Conditions
No single-wide mobile home including
Z-240 certified homes as a whole or as a
part of a building is permitted.
473
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 473,
2021
April 20, 2021
To repeal Section 602(1)(d).
504
Village of Sayward Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 504, 2023
(map amendment)
September 3, 2024
To rezone that part of Lot 34, Sayward
District, lying to the north of a boundary
parallel to the southerly boundary of said
lot and extending from a point on the
westerly boundary of said lot distant 1600
feet from the south west corner of said
lot, except that part in Plan 41428 and
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Plan EPP9026 from the Forestry (F-1) to
the zones as shown on Appendix "A"
forming an integral part of this Bylaw.
CONSOLIDATED COPY FOR CONVENIENCE PURPOSES ONLY. This version of the bylaw may not
be complete due to pending updates or revisions and therefore is here for reference purposes
only. THIS BYLAW SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY LEGAL PURPOSES. Please come into the
Village office to view the complete bylaw when required.
Consolidated Bylaw No. 309
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VILLAGE OF SAYWARD
BYLAW NO. 309
A BYLAW TO DIVIDE THE VILLAGE OF SAYWARD INTO ZONES, TO REGULATE THE LOCATION
AND USE OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, INCLUDING THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.
The Council of the Village of Sayward in open meeting assembled, enacts the following:
PART A TITLE
1)
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as Bylaw No. 309, being the 'Village of Sayward Zoning
Bylaw No. 309, 2000'
PART B APPLICATION
1)
For the purpose of this Bylaw, Schedule A, being the text, is attached to and forms a part of this
Bylaw and is identified as Parts 100 through 600.
2)
This bylaw shall be applicable to all land within the boundaries of the Municipality of the Village
of Sayward as identified on Schedule B, attached to, and forming part of this bylaw.
PART C ENACTMENT AND REPEAL
1)
Pursuant to Section 903(1) of the Local Government Act, the zoning regulations forming
Schedules A & B to this Bylaw are adopted as the zoning regulations for the Village of Sayward.
2)
Bylaw No. 131, being the 'Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 1981' and all amendments thereto,
is hereby repealed upon adoption of this Bylaw.
Read a first and second time this 8th day of November 2000.
Public hearing held this 29th day of November 2000.
Read a third time this 13th day of December 2000.
Adopted this 27th day of December 2000.
Original signed by "H. Sprout"
Original signed by "J. Phye"
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part
Page
100
Administration
101
Application
1
102
Permitted Uses
2
103
Buildings and Structures
2
104
Subdivision
2
105
Enforcement
2
106
Violation
3
107
Penalty
3
108
Appeals, Amendments and Permits
3
109
Severability
3
200
Interpretation
4
300
General Regulations
301
Uses Permitted in All Zones
17
302
Uses Prohibited in All Zones
17
303
Home based Business & Bed and Breakfast
17
304
Residential Occupancy of Recreational Vehicles
19
305
Secondary Residential Use
19
306
Signs
19
307
Buffers & Screening Between Industrial/Commercial
Operations & Residential Areas
20
308
Fences
20
309
Manufactured Homes
20
310
Nuisance
21
400
Siting Specifications
401
General
22
402
Buildings and Structures - Height
22
403
Buildings and Structures - Siting
22
404
Sight Triangles
22
405
406
Siting Exceptions
REPEALED
22
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Part
Page
500
Parking Requirements
501
General Requirements
24
502
Parking Space Size & Location
24
503
Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
24
1
Number of Spaces Required
24
2
Mixed Occupancy
25
3
Location
25
4
Drainage
25
5
Lighting
25
6
Screening of Parking Areas
25
504
Off-Street Loading
1
Areas required
26
2
Existing Uses
26
3
Drainage
26
4
Lighting
26
505
General Exemptions
26
600
Zones
601
Residential One (R-1)
27
602
Residential / Commercial (R/C)
28
603
Residential / Industrial (R/I)
29
604
Rural One (RU-1)
30
605
Rural ALR (RU-ALR)
31
606
Commercial One (C-1)
32
607
Commercial Two (C-2)
33
608
Industrial One (I-1)
34
609
Community Facility (CF)
35
610
Forestry One (F-1)
36
611
Park One (P-1)
37
612
Park Two (P-2)
37
613
Access One (AC-1)
38
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PART 100
ADMINISTRATION
101
Application
1)
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the Village of Sayward shall be classified and defined into the
following zones and their abbreviated equivalents:
Residential One (R-1)
Single family residential zone
Residential/Commercial (RC)
Multifamily/Commercial zone
Residential/Industrial (RI)
Residential/Industrial zone
Rural One (RU-1)
Rural residential zone
Rural ALR (RU-ALR)
Rural residential within ALR zone
Commercial One (C-1)
Commercial zone
Commercial Two C-2)
Tourist Commercial zone
Industrial One (I-1)
Industrial Use zone
Community Facility One (CF-1)
Public Assembly / Institutional zone
Forest One (F-1)
Forest Land Reserve/Silviculture zone
Park One (PA-1)
Community parkland & assembly zone
Park Two (PA-2)
Protected areas (estuary) zone
Access One (AC-1)
Public/recreational water zone
2)
The areas described in Part 101(1), "Application", are hereby divided into zones contained in this
bylaw. The extent of each zone is shown on Schedule A-1 which is attached to and forms part of
this bylaw
3)
Where a zone boundary is designated as following a road allowance or creek, the center of such
road allowance or creek shall be the zone boundary.
4)
Where a zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line and where the distances are not
specifically indicated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by scaling from the
zoning schedules referred to in Section 101(2).
5)
Where a parcel is divided by a zone boundary, the areas created by such division shall be
deemed to be separate lot areas for the purpose of determining the requirements of this bylaw.
6)
Where a zone boundary has frontage on the sea, such zoning discontinues at the natural
boundary and the foreshore zone for the adjacent area commences.
7)
Where 2 or more regulations within this bylaw conflict, the more restrictive regulation shall
apply.
8)
Additional dwellings, where permitted by this Bylaw, do not carry with them the privilege of
separate ownership in fee simple and permission for additional dwellings is not to be construed
in any way as a justification for future subdivision.
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102
Permitted Uses
1)
No land, surface of water, building, or structure in any zone shall be used for any purpose other
than those specified for the zone in which it is located as identified on Schedule A-1. Uses not
expressly listed as a permitted principal or accessory use within a zone or otherwise noted as
being permitted in this bylaw are prohibited.
2)
Existing lots below the minimum lot area and frontage for subdivision may be used for the
permitted uses in any zone, subject to compliance with other provisions identified in this bylaw.
3)
Any forestry management activity relating to the production and harvesting of timber on any
land that is classified as managed forest land pursuant to the Assessment Act or any land within
a license area under the Forest Act shall not be restricted by any terms or conditions of the
bylaw so long as the land continues to be used only for that purpose.
4)
Parcels in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and Forest Land Reserve (FLR) are subject to the
Agricultural Land Act and Forest Land Reserve Act respectively and orders of the Land Reserve
Commission (LRC). Approval from the LRC may be required to use or subdivide FLR parcels as
permitted in this bylaw.
5)
The permitted uses in any zone may be subject to the approval of federal and provincial
agencies as required.
103
Buildings and Structures
1)
No building or structure shall be constructed, reconstructed, altered, moved or extended by the
owner, occupier or other person such that it contravenes the provisions of this bylaw.
2)
No parcel shall have constructed or placed upon it by the owner, occupier or other person, a
greater density of buildings and structures than that permitted by the zone which applies to the
parcel.
104
Subdivision
1)
No land shall be subdivided in contravention of this bylaw or any subdivision control bylaw of
the Village of Sayward.
105
Enforcement
1)
The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby appointed by the Village of Sayward pursuant to
Section 268 of the Local Government Act to administer this Bylaw.
2)
Persons appointed under Subsection (1) may enter at all reasonable times onto any parcel that
is subject to this bylaw to ascertain whether the requirements and regulations of the Bylaw are
being obeyed.
106
Violation
1)
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, suffer or permit any building or structure to be
constructed, reconstructed, altered, moved, extended, or used, or land to be occupied or used
in contravention of this bylaw or otherwise to contravene or fail to comply with this bylaw
except as provided for in the Local Government Act.
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2)
It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent or obstruct any official appointed under Section
105(1) of this bylaw from performing his or her duties under this bylaw.
3)
Nothing in this bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of any
other bylaws in force within the Village of Sayward or from obtaining any license, permission,
permit authority, or approval required by this or any other bylaw of the Village.
107
Penalty
1)
Any person who violates the provisions of this bylaw commits an offense and is liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.00 and not less than $200.00, or imprisonment for a
period not exceeding 6 months, or both.
2)
Each day during which such violation is continued shall be deemed to constitute a new and
separate offense.
3)
Upon conviction, the presiding authority may direct that no prosecution under Subsection (2)
may be made, with respect to the continuance of the violation, for such period of time as they
direct.
108
Appeals, Amendments, and Permits
1)
Site-specific exemptions, variances, permits and amendments may be approved as described
and permitted within this bylaw or as provided for in Bylaw 310 being the "Permit Procedures
and Fees Bylaw, 2000"
109
Severability
1)
If a court of competent jurisdiction finds a provision of this Bylaw invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
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PART 200
INTERPRETATION
The following definitions shall be used to interpret the regulations of this bylaw. Those definitions
borrowed from other statutes or legislation are subject to change and shall be considered amended as
Parliament or the Legislative Assembly adopts changes.
ACCESSORY TO
A use customarily incidental to the permitted use of land, buildings or
structures located on the same lot.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Commodities or goods derived from the cultivation and husbandry of
land, plants, and animals.
AGRICULTURAL USE
The growing, rearing, producing, harvesting and processing of
agricultural products.
ANIMAL CARE
The use of land, buildings or structures for medical and surgical
treatment of animals including housing, grooming and incidental care
and boarding of the treated animals or the selling of animal medicines.
APARTMENT
See "DWELLING, APARTMENT".
APPROVAL
Approval in writing from the authority having jurisdiction.
APPROVING OFFICER
The approving officer designated as such pursuant to the Land Title Act
or the Strata Property Act and or other such regulations or legislation as
may from time to time be adopted by the provincial government and
that person designated as such by the Village of Sayward.
AUTOMOBILE
BODY SHOP
A building or structure, or lot used for the repair and replacement of
automobile body parts, and painting of automobiles but does not include
an "AUTOMOBILE WRECKING YARD"
AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATION
A building or structure, or lot used for the selling and dispensing of
vehicular fuels or automotive parts and accessories, as well as the
washing or servicing and repair of vehicles excluding body repairs.
AUTOMOBILE
WRECKING YARD
A place where 2 or more derelict vehicles are stored, kept, disassembled
or repaired and where parts from derelict vehicles may be salvaged,
purchased, or reused subject to compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act
and pursuant regulations.
BARGE FACILITIES
An area on the surface of water together with a ramp facility at an
adjacent upland location or a dock facility from an upland location
extending into the water, which allows for the movement of equipment
or goods between a floating barge and the upland. Said area of land or
water, which has been approved for such use by the authorities or
agencies having jurisdiction.
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BED AND BREAKFAST
The use of part of a dwelling unit for the provision of temporary
accommodation for the travelling public. (See Section 304.)
BOARDING
Use of a dwelling or part thereof in which furnished sleeping
accommodations with or without furnished meals are provided for
consideration to not more than four persons as permanent
accommodation.
BUILDING
A structure used, or intended, for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy.
BULK STORAGE
The storage of chemicals, petroleum products, water, and other
materials in above-ground or below-ground containers for subsequent
resale to distributors, retail dealers or outlets.
CAMPGROUND
Use of a parcel of land occupied and maintained for temporary
accommodation of the travelling public in tents, trailers, or recreation
vehicles that are licensed for the current year and have been brought to
the site by the traveler. It does not include accommodation in cabins,
hotels/motels, manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, or park
model trailers.
COMMERCIAL
Any activity in which goods and services are exchanged for monetary
gain.
COOKING FACILITY
A food preparation area which has a sink and an appliance for the
heating or cooking of food.
CROWN LAND
Land, whether or not it is covered by water, or an interest in land, vested
in the Crown.
DERELICT VEHICLE
Any vehicle or part of any motor vehicle which is not validly registered
and licensed in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act, RSBC 1979 and
amendments thereto, and which is not housed in an enclosed building or
structure.
DESIGNATED FLOOD
A flood which may occur in any given year, of such magnitude as to equal
a flood having a 200-year recurrence interval, based on a frequency
analysis of unregulated historic flood records, or by regional analysis
where inadequate streamflow data is available.
DESIGNATED FLOOD LEVEL
The observed or calculated elevation for the designated flood, which is
used in the calculation of the flood construction level.
DWELLING,
APARTMENT
Any building divided into not less than 3 dwelling units, each of which is
occupied or intended to be occupied as a permanent home or residence
of one family.
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DWELLING,
DUPLEX
Any building divided into 2 dwelling units neither of which is a secondary
suite and each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as a
permanent home or residence of one family.
DWELLING,
MULTI-FAMILY
Any building divided into 3 or more dwelling units such as an apartment,
co-housing complex, condominium, patio home, townhouse, or row
house where each unit is occupied or intended to be occupied as the
permanent home or residence of one family.
DWELLING,
SINGLE FAMILY
Any building or manufactured home used for residential use for one
family and consisting of one dwelling unit.
DWELLING,
TOWNHOUSE OR ROWHOUSE
Any building of at least 3 side-by-side dwelling units where a party
(common) wall separates each dwelling unit from each other intended to
be occupied as a permanent home or residence of one family.
DWELLING UNIT
A self-contained unit consisting of one or more rooms designed,
occupied, or intended for occupancy as a separate household with
sleeping and sanitary facilities and not more than one set of kitchen and
cooking facilities, but specifically excludes recreational vehicles. A
second set of kitchen and cooking facilities may be permitted where
required by a provincial health agency to operate a home based business
or cottage industry involving food products.
FAMILY
One person or a group of persons who through marriage, blood
relationship, or other circumstances normally live together.
FARM BUILDING
Any building or part thereof which is associated with and located on land
devoted to the practice of farming, and used essentially for the housing
of equipment or livestock, or the production, storage, processing,
marketing and selling of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds.
FISH HATCHERY
A salmonid enhancement project providing for the incubation, hatching
or rearing of fish.
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FLOOD CONSTRUCTION LEVEL
OR FLOOD LEVEL
A designated flood level plus freeboard, or where a designated flood
level cannot be determined, a specified height above a natural boundary,
natural ground elevation, or any obstruction that could cause ponding.
FLOODPLAIN
An area which is susceptible to flooding from a watercourse, lake, sea, or
other body of water.
FLOODPLAIN SETBACK
The required minimum distance from the natural boundary of a
watercourse, lake, or other body of water to any landfill or structural
support required to elevate a floor system or pad above the flood
construction level, so as to maintain a floodway and allow for potential
land erosion.
FLOOR AREA
The total area of all floors measured to the extreme outer limits of the
building. The floor area of a building includes the area of the basement
area, if it is deemed to be habitable area by the building inspector.
FORESHORE
That land in tidal areas lying between the high tide and the mean low
tide.
FOREST LAND RESERVE
Land designated as forest reserve land under the Forest Land Reserve
Act.
FORESTRY
The science, art and practice of managing and using the natural
resources that occur on and in association with forest lands including the
conservation and management of sustainable forests and forest lands for
the continuing use and enjoyment of the forest elements and resources
guided by, but not necessarily limited to, the rules, regulations and
policies of federal and provincial agencies.
FREEBOARD
A vertical distance added to a designated flood level, used to establish a
flood construction level.
FRONT LOT LINE
See "LOT LINE, FRONT LOT LINE"
FRONT YARD
See "YARD, FRONT"
FRONTAGE
The total length of all lot lines which adjoin a HIGHWAY or common
property serving as a roadway in a strata subdivision.
GEODETIC SURVEY OF CANADA
(G.S.C.) DATUM
A vertical distance above Canadian Geodetic Datum (mean sea level as
determined by the Canadian Hydrographic Service).
GRADE LEVEL
See "NATURAL GRADE LEVEL"
HABITABLE AREA
Any space or room, including a manufactured home, used for dwelling
purposes, business, or the storage of goods that are susceptible to
damage by floodwater.
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HEIGHT
OF BUILDING
The vertical distance from the average natural grade level of the building
footprint to the highest part of the roof surface. See Figure 1.
HIGH
WATER MARK
See "NATURAL BOUNDARY".
HIGHWAY
Includes a public right-of-way identified as a street, road, lane, and any
other way open to public use, but does not include a private right-of-way
on private property.
HOME
BASED BUSINESS
Any trade, based business, profession or craft for economic gain or
support which is clearly incidental to the principal residential use of a
parcel and which satisfies the requirements of Section 303 of this Bylaw.
HOSTEL
A facility where group accommodation is provided on a temporary basis
and where food services may also be provided.
HOTEL
See "TOURIST ACCOMMODATION"
INDUSTRIAL USE
HEAVY
A use providing for wholesaling, processing, fabricating, warehousing,
testing, assembling, service, repairs, manufacturing, distribution or
maintenance of goods or materials and can include bulk storage (indoor
and outdoor), fuel storage, recycling yard and transfer station, wood
processing, including sawmills, shakemills, pulp & paper, value-added
wood processing, meat and seafood processing, boat building, repairs
and services, and retail sales accessory to a permitted principal use; but
specifically excludes junkyards, wrecking yards and motor vehicle
salvage.
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INDUSTRIAL USE
LIGHT
A use providing for wholesaling, processing, fabricating, warehousing,
testing, assembling, service, repairs, manufacturing, distribution or
maintenance of goods or materials and can include bulk storage, value-
added wood processing, marine repairs and services, and retail sales
accessory to a permitted principal use.
INSTITUTIONAL USE
A non-profit or public use or institution such as a church, hall, library,
recycling depot, transfer station, public school or health care facilities.
JUNKYARD
A place where old articles, waste or discarded material including but not
limited to rubber tires, metal, plastics, plastic containers, glass, papers,
sacks, wire, ropes, rags, machinery, cans, any other scrap or salvage
including 2 or more derelict vehicles, are stored or kept, for private or
commercial purposes, or as part of a trade or calling, including
automobile wrecking yards.
KENNEL
See "ANIMAL KENNEL".
LANE
See "HIGHWAY"
LOG HANDLING
The industrial activities of log dumping, storage, sorting, booming,
barging and hauling.
LOT
An area of land or water designated as a separate and distinct parcel on
a legally recorded subdivision plan or description filed in the Land Title
Office, a legally recorded Lease or License of Occupation as issued by the
Ministry of Forests and the Ministry of Environment, Lands Branch, or a
strata lot subdivided under the Strata Property Act.
LOT AREA
The area of land within the boundaries of the lot.
LOT COVERAGE
The total horizontal area of structures measured to the outside of the
exterior walls of the buildings on a lot including the horizontal areas of
attached decks and porches, expressed as a percentage of the lot area.
LOT LINE
A line which marks the boundary of a lot as shown in Figure 2 and in
particular:
a)
Front Lot Line means the lot line which immediately adjoins a
highway. Where 2 or more lot lines adjoin a highway, the shortest
lot line along a highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
b)
Rear Lot Line means the lot line opposite to and most distant from
the front line.
c)
Side Lot Line means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
1. In the case of a corner lot, the base of the sight triangle shall not be
considered to be, or be part of, the front lot line.
2. In the case of "water access only" lots, the lot line adjoining the
natural boundary shall be considered the front lot line.
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MARINA
A facility for berthing, fueling, launching, mooring, securing, servicing
and storing boats, seaplanes and other vessels, and may include as
accessory uses, administrative offices, public facilities for showering and
laundry, restaurants, retail and rental shops, ice plants, net lofts, sport
fish processing, and tourist kiosks. Marina use excludes permanent or
indefinite moorage or berthing of vessels occupied as a residence.
MANUFACTURED HOME
(MOBILE HOME)
A transportable dwelling unit, which arrives at the site where it is to be
occupied, complete and ready for occupancy except for placing on
foundation supports, connections of utilities, and some incidental
assembly, and conforms to the Canadian Standards Association's Z240
MH Series 96 and Z241 Series 92 standards, but specifically excludes
recreational vehicles.
MANUFACTURED HOME PAD
See "PAD"
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
An unsubdivided parcel of land, zoned for manufactured home park use,
used for the siting of two or more manufactured homes. Se Section 312
MOORAGE
A place where vessels including all manner of marine vessels, amphibian
aircraft, and other such craft can be tied up or otherwise secured. Such
moorage may include a commercial, private, or public facility.
MOTEL
See "TOURIST ACCOMMODATION"
NATURAL
BOUNDARY
The visible high watermark 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 upon the soil
of the bed of the lake, river, stream, or other body of water a character
distinct from that of the banks, in vegetation, as well as in the nature of
the soil itself, as defined in Section 1 of the Land Act, and also includes
the edge of dormant side channels of any lake, river, stream, or other
body of water.
NATURAL
GRADE LEVEL
The average level of the natural ground elevation adjoining each exterior
wall of a building.
NATURAL
GROUND ELEVATION
The undisturbed ground elevation prior to site preparation. Site
preparation includes the placement of fill and excavation activities.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
An establishment operating under a "D" type license issued pursuant to
the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and amendments thereto, but shall
also include a Legion, club, or other similar society registered pursuant to
the Society Act that operates under an "A" type license issued pursuant
to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and amendments thereto.
NON-CONFORMING
SITING OR USE
Any siting or use which does not conform to all the regulations of this
bylaw or any amendments thereto, for the zoning designation in which
such building or use is located. See 911 of the Local Government Act.
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NUISANCE
A person, thing or circumstance causing trouble or annoyance including
anything harmful or offensive to the community, or a member of it, and
for which a legal remedy exists. See Section 310
OUTDOOR STORAGE
See "STORAGE, OUTDOOR".
OWNER
A person registered in the records as owner of land or of a charge on
land, whether entitled to it in his own right or in a representative
capacity or otherwise, and may include "registered owner".
PAD
A paved or level surface on which blocks, posts, runners or strip footings
are placed for the purpose of supporting a manufactured home or a
concrete pad for supporting a habitable area.
PANHANDLE LOT
A lot serviced or accessed by a panhandle which extends along a side of
an adjoining lot, as illustrated in Figure 2.
PANHANDLE
A strip of land not less than 6.0 metres (19.7 feet) in width and not
exceeding 20.0 metres (65.6 feet) in width which provides the access and
highway frontage to a parcel, and which forms part of that parcel as
illustrated in Figure 2.
PARCEL
see "LOT"
PARCEL AREA
see "LOT AREA"
PARK
Publicly owned land or water designated for park purposes which is
intended to be used by the public for recreation purposes, administered
by a government agency.
PERMITTED
ACCESSORY USE
A use that is ancillary to the permitted principal use of the land, building
or structure located on the same parcel, or on a parcel contiguous to a
parcel on which the principal use is situated when both parcels are
owned by the same person and both parcels have the same zoning.
PERMITTED
PRINCIPAL USE
The principal permitted purpose for which land, buildings or structures
may be used.
PRIVATE
A use, structure, or facility that is available to a particular person or
organization and is not available to the general public for public or
commercial use.
PUBLIC
A use, structure, or facility that is available for the use and benefit of all
people but is not offered for commercial gain.
PUBLIC
ASSEMBLY USE
The use of land, buildings or structures for religious institutions,
cemeteries, clubs, hospitals, community care facilities, institutional uses,
government offices and associated infrastructure facilities, daycare
centres, schools, museums, community halls, auditoriums, and publicly
funded recreation facilities.
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REAR LOT LINE
See "LOT LINE, Rear Lot Line"
REAR YARD
See "YARD, Rear"
RECREATION
FACILITIES
A facility used and equipped for the conduct of sports, leisure and
entertainment activities, instructional courses, equipment rentals,
showers and storage but specifically excludes golf courses and outdoor
water slides.
RECREATION,
LOW IMPACT
Activities of sport or leisure such as camping, hiking, fishing,
snowshoeing, skiing canoeing, kayaking, and windsurfing which require
limited temporary facilities or no construction of buildings or structures.
RECREATION VEHICLE
Any structure, trailer, or vehicle used or designed to be used for
temporary living or sleeping purposes and which is designed or intended
to be mobile on land, whether or not self-propelled, but specifically
excludes manufactured homes and park model trailers.
RESIDENTIAL USE
The occupancy and use of a dwelling unit.
RESORT
See "TOURIST ACCOMMODATION".
RESTAURANT
An eating establishment providing for the sale of prepared foods and
beverages. It may be an establishment operating under a license issued
pursuant to the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and amendments
thereto, but specifically excludes neighbourhood pubs.
RETAIL
The sale of goods to the general public and the maintenance and repair
of goods sold.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
A legal right of passage over another's land for a variety of reasons.
Rights-of-way may be registered as a charge against a title so as to run
with the land.
ROAD ALLOWANCE
See "HIGHWAY".
SAWMILL
A permanent facility in which logs are sawn into dimensional sizes. A
sawmill may include a planer mill and other equipment normally
associated with the production of finished lumber products including a
wood drying kiln as accessory uses.
SAWMILL
PORTABLE
A small sawmill mounted on tires and designed to be pulled or towed
from site to site.
SCREENED OR SCREENING
A continuous solid fence, wall, berm, compact evergreen hedge, or other
densely planted vegetation of sufficient height to visually shield or
obscure one abutting structure, building or lot from another, broken only
by access drives and walks. See also "BUFFER".
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SEAFOOD
PROCESSING
The gutting of finfish, the shucking of molluscan shellfish or crustaceans,
the freezing, salting, smoking or packaging of aquatic organisms, or the
mechanical or chemical transformation of any aquatic organism after it is
harvested.
SECONDARY SUITE
A separate dwelling unit which is located within a building of residential
occupancy containing only one other dwelling unit. See also Section 311
SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment where professional or personal services are provided
and goods, wares, merchandise, articles or things accessory to the
provision of such services are sold. Without restricting the generality of
this definition, service establishments may include barber shops, beauty
salons, dry cleaning, engineering, health care, animal care, launderette,
legal offices, photographic studios, and shoe repair, bus depots; funeral
parlours, but specifically excludes automobile repair.
SETBACK
The required minimum horizontal distance measured from the
respective lot line or other feature as may be identified to any building
or structure or part thereof.
SHORELINE
PROTECTION DEVICE
Breakwaters, seawalls, bulkheads, riprap, deposition of materials such as
stone and concrete rubble, bluff stabilization projects, and similar
measures employed to protect property from erosion by the sea and
watercourses.
SIDE LOT LINE
See "LOT LINE, SIDE LOT LINE"
SIDE YARD
See "YARD, SIDE"
SIGHT TRIANGLE
The area formed by a triangle in the angle formed by the right-of-way
boundaries or boundaries produced and 2 points on the boundaries 6.0
metres (19.7 feet)from the point of intersection.
SIGN
Any object, device, display, structure, or part thereof, which is used to
advertise, identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object,
service, event or location by any means including words, letters, figures,
design, symbols, fixtures, colours, illumination or projected images. See
Section 309.
SIGN
REAL ESTATE
A sign indicating the parcel or structure where the sign is located is for
lease, rent or sale.
SIGN,
THIRD PARTY
A sign which directs attention to a business, product, service or
entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered at a location other
than the parcel on which the sign is located.
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SITE AREA
The area of land, or water, or water within the boundaries of a lot or the
total horizontal area within the exterior lot lines of all the lots to be
covered by a common use. In the case of a strata lot, site area shall
mean the area of the parent lot prior to the creation of strata lots.
SILVICULTURE
All activities related to the development and care of forests, including
forestry field training and the removal of harvestable timber stocks, but
does not include the processing of wood or wood products.
STORAGE,
OUTDOOR
The keeping, in an unroofed area or a roofed area with unenclosed sides,
of any goods, material, merchandise or vehicles associated with a
permitted principal use, in the same place for more than 24 hours.
STREET
See "HIGHWAY"
STRUCTURE
Anything that is constructed or erected on land, supported by or sunk
into water, and includes swimming pools, and major improvements
accessory to the principal use of land, but specifically excludes retaining
walls and fences under 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) in height, landscaping,
paving improvements and signs unless otherwise noted in this bylaw.
SUBDIVISION
Any change in existing size, shape, number or arrangement of a parcel
registered in the Land Title Office so as to require that a new Certificate
of Indefeasible Title be issued. Includes a subdivision under the Strata
Property Act.
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING
See "SIGN, THIRD PARTY".
TOP OF BANK
The point at which the upward ground level becomes less than one
vertical to four horizontal (1:4), and refers to the crest of the bank or
bluff where the slope clearly changes into the natural upland bench, or
as designated by the appropriate provincial agency.
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION
The provision of accommodation for the travelling public which may
include campgrounds, cabins, motels/hotels, RV Parks or resorts but shall
not include park model trailers, manufactured homes or apartments.
TRAVELLING PUBLIC
Any person or persons staying at a location other than their permanent
home or address.
UTILITY USE
Any uses supported by a government agency to provide water, sewer,
fire protection, electrical, natural gas, transportation, communications,
information, and similar services.
VALUE ADDED
WOOD PROCESSING
The production of value-added wood items such as (but not limited to)
mouldings, shakes, fencing, furniture, doors, windows and other wood
products.
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WAREHOUSE
A building used for the receiving and storage of commercial, industrial or
household goods and freight, or private goods and personal property.
WAREHOUSING
Facilities operated for the storage of commercial, industrial, household,
or private goods and freight and includes the storage of goods by a
distributor or supplier who markets goods for retail sale at other
locations.
WATERCOURSE
Any natural or man-made depression with well-defined banks and a bed
0.6 metres (2.0 feet) or more below the surrounding land serving to give
direction to a current of water at least six months of the year or having a
drainage area of 2.0 square kilometres (0.8 square miles) or more
upstream of the point of consideration, or as required by a designated
official of the appropriate provincial agency.
WETLAND
Land seasonally or permanently covered by water and dominated by
water-tolerant vegetation. Wetlands may include swamps, marshes,
bogs and fens but lands periodically flooded for agricultural purposes are
excluded.
WHARF
A structure attached to a shore to which vessels, including all manner of
marine vessels, aircraft on floats, and other such craft, can be tied or
secured.
WHOLESALE
Establishments or places of business primarily engaged in selling
merchandise to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional, or
professional business users, or to other wholesalers, or acting as agents
or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such
individuals or companies and includes the maintenance and repair of
such goods that are sold.
YARD, FRONT
The area from the front lot line to a line drawn parallel to this line equal
to the minimum required building setback as illustrated in Figure 2. (see
"SETBACK")
YARD, REAR
The area from the rear lot line to a line drawn parallel to this line equal
to the minimum required building setback as illustrated in Figure 2. (see
"SETBACK")
YARD, SIDE
The area from the side lot line to a line drawn parallel to this line equal
to the minimum required building setback as illustrated in Figure 2. (see
"SETBACK")
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Setbacks Configurations
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PART 300
GENERAL REGULATIONS
301
Uses Permitted In All Zones
1)
In addition to the uses specifically permitted in particular zones, the following uses are
permitted in all zones:
a)
Utility use;
b)
Park Use;
c)
Ecological reserves;
d)
Fish hatcheries;
e)
Agricultural use excluding the keeping of livestock;
f)
Low impact recreation.
302
Uses Prohibited in All Zones
1)
The following uses are prohibited in all zones unless otherwise permitted in this bylaw:
a) The use of a houseboat, float home, or float camp for residential use;
b) The use of an accessory building or structure for human habitation;
c) Storage of waste and salvage material, except as expressly permitted elsewhere in this
bylaw;
d) The wrecking or storage of more than one derelict vehicle or as a junkyard, except as
expressly permitted elsewhere in this bylaw.
303
Home Based Businesses
1)
Home Based Businesses shall be in conformity with the following regulations:
a)
The residential character of the building containing the home based business shall be
maintained except that one name plate or sign not more than 1.0 square metre (10.8
square feet) in area, may be placed on the property.
b)
No more than 2 persons outside the immediate family residing on the premises may be
employed or otherwise engaged in or assisting the home based business.
c)
No equipment or process shall be used in such home based business which creates
noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odours or electrical interference or nuisance by any other
means detectable to the normal senses off the lot.
d)
The maximum floor area per lot that can be used for home based business use
including, storage, processing or sale, shall not exceed more than 51% of the gross floor
area of the residential unit and must be carried out completely within an enclosed
structure.
e)
All articles sold through a home based business must be produced, manufactured, or
repaired on site, with an exception allowing for the incidental selling of goods not
manufactured on site but directly related to the home based business. Up to 20% of the
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maximum floor area per lot as outlined in (d) above may be used to sell articles not
produced on site.
f)
Articles manufactured off-site may be sold through a home based business provided
that persons employed in the home based business will carry out all distribution of
articles off site.
g)
Any person intending to operate a home based business shall obtain approval from the
Ministry of Health, as required by the Ministry, prior to commencing the home based
business on any parcel.
h)
Outside storage of vehicles and equipment used in the operation of the home based
business is limited to 3 pieces of equipment, including trucks and trailers.
2)
BED AND BREAKFAST
1)
Bed and breakfast operations shall be in conformity with the following regulations:
a)
No more than 3 bedrooms may be used for bed and breakfast accommodation per lot.
The bedrooms used must be located in a dwelling unit. Use of an accessory building to
provide bed and breakfast accommodation is not permitted.
b)
In addition to the parking requirements for the residence, at least one automobile
parking space shall be provided on the same lot for each room available for
accommodation.
c)
Meals may be provided only to customers of a bed and breakfast operation only.
d)
No more than 2 persons outside the immediate family residing on the premises may be
employed or otherwise engaged in or assisting the bed and breakfast operation.
e)
The residential character of the building containing the bed and breakfast shall be
maintained except sign not more than 1.0 square metre (10.8 square feet) in area, may
be placed on the property.
f)
Notwithstanding the above, any person intending to operate a bed and breakfast shall
obtain approval from the Ministry of Health (when required), prior to commencing the
operation.
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304
Residential Occupancy of Recreational Vehicles
Occupancy of recreational vehicles for residential purposes shall be permitted subject to the following:
1)
For recreational purposes, within any zone, for a period not to exceed 90 days in any 12 month
period, or
2)
In all zones, as on-site accommodation during the course of construction for a residential unit
pursuant to, where applicable, an approved building permit issued by the Village of Sayward
provided that:
a) Approval for hook-up to water and sewer services has been granted by the Village.
b) The period of occupancy of the recreational vehicle does not exceed 365 days. One
additional extension of 365 days may be approved by the Chief Administrative
Officer, at the request of the property owner.
c) The owner of the property or their agent has provided a notarized letter of
undertaking wherein they agree to remove the recreational vehicle and/or cease its
use as a residence within 365 days and has provided a negotiable security in the
form acceptable to the Village in the amount of $1000.00. This security would be
used to cover the enforcement costs of causing the cessation of use should the
owner neglect or refuse to cease its use as a residence in accordance with Sections
(a), and (b) above.
305
Secondary Residential Use
1) Where permitted in this bylaw, secondary residential use must meet the following criteria:
a)
The suite shall be located within a building of residential occupancy containing only one
other dwelling unit.
b)
The suite shall have a floor space less than 40% of the habitable floor space of the
building. (Floor area for the purposes of this calculation does not include attached
garages/carports);
c)
The suite shall have it's own access and egress;
d)
Once approved by the Village, a secondary suite cannot be further subdivided from the
building it is part of under the Strata Property Act.
e)
All secondary suites must be constructed under a valid building permit and have the
necessary approvals of the Village of Sayward for sewer, and potable water
requirements.
306
Signs
1)
Signs advertising a business, product or service, excluding home based business, bed and
breakfast operations and cottage industrial uses, shall be permitted only on the parcel where
the advertised business, product or service is operated or offered, in compliance with any zone
or land use regulations regulating their size and location.
2)
Roof-top, flashing or animated signs are not permitted on any building, structure or site.
3)
Third party advertising of any type are not permitted on any parcel or structure with the
exception of public service and community announcements.
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4)
Temporary on-site real estate signs not exceeding 1.0 square metres (10.8 square feet) in area
are permitted in all zones provided that the signs are removed within 2 weeks of completion of
the sale of the advertised property.
5)
Signs for businesses permitted under any zoning designation, with the exception of home based
business and cottage industries, shall be subject to the following conditions:
a)
the maximum total area of all sign faces on a parcel shall be 5.0 square metres (53.8
square feet); and
b)
the maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 3.0 metres (9.8 feet).
307
Buffers/Screening Between
Industrial/Commercial Operations and Residential Areas
1)
Where residential or commercial use is developed adjacent or abutting to an existing industrial
operation, any buffers or screening required between the two uses shall be provided on the
parcel or parcels where residential or commercial use is being established.
2)
Where an industrial use is developed adjacent or abutting to an existing residential or
commercial use, any buffers or screening required between the two uses shall be provided on
the parcel or parcels where the industrial use is being established.
308
Fences
1)
In residential zones, fences shall not exceed 2.0 metres (6.6 feet), except along the front lot line
where the height shall not exceed 1.2 metres (3.9 feet).
2)
In Commercials
3)
In Industrial zones
4)
All other zones
309
Manufactured Homes
Where permitted by bylaw, manufactured homes (which includes mobile, modular and park model
trailers) shall conform to the following standards:
1)
All manufactured homes shall conform to Z-240 standards published by the Canadian Standard
Association;
2)
A manufactured home should be skirted from the underside of the floor to the ground level or,
in the alternative, shall be installed on a sunken drained pad, in such a way that the underside of
the floor is not more than 0.3 m (l ft) above the finished grade of the ground below;
3)
All additions or extensions and accessory buildings to a manufactured home shall be of similar
construction and exterior finish or appearance as the manufactured home;
4)
A manufactured hone shall be immobilized and securely anchored against the effect of high
winds;
5)
A manufactured hone shall be installed on a permanent foundation;
6)
Foundations for the support of a manufactured home and additions to it shall be designed and
installed in accordance with the requirements of the National Building Code.
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310
Nuisance
Nothing shall be permitted in any zone which is or can become a nuisance to any person who believes
their interest in property is affected, including the surrounding residents and general public, by reason
of unsightliness, odour emission, dust, noise, vibration, smoke, or electrical interference, excluding
agricultural uses.
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PART 400
HEIGHT & SITING SPECIFICATIONS
401
General
1)
In those zones where accessory buildings are permitted and no permitted principal use exists,
an accessory building may be constructed on a parcel provided the building is no greater than
60.0m² (645.8ft²) in total floor area and is used solely by the owner of the same parcel for the
storage of personal effects.
402
Buildings and Structures - Height
1)
Maximum height above natural grade of all buildings and structures shall not exceed:
a)
10.0m (32.8ft) for single family residential purposes:
b)
12.0metres (39.4ft) for residential and/or commercial purposes;
c)
The maximum height of all accessory buildings and structures shall not exceed 6.0
metres (19.6 feet).
2)
The following shall not be subject to the height requirements of this bylaw unless otherwise
specified: industrial zoned uses, antennas, church spires, belfries, farm buildings including silos,
utility service buildings, flagpoles, monuments, transmission towers, utility poles, warning
devices, water tanks, chimneys, ventilation machinery and elevators provided that such
structures occupy no more than 20% of the lot, or if situated on a building, not more than 15%
of the roof area of the principle building.
403
Buildings and Structures - Siting
Unless specified elsewhere in this Bylaw:
1)
Principle buildings and structures shall be sited in accordance with specific zone requirements.
2)
Accessory buildings or structures, unless otherwise provided for in this bylaw:
a)
Shall be not be located in any front yard;
b)
May be sited at zero lot line where the height does not exceed 2.5m (8.2ft);
c)
Shall be sited in accordance with the applicable zone siting requirements where the
maximum height is greater than 2.5m (8.2ft) but does not exceed 6.0m (19.6ft)
404
Sight Triangles
No person, being the owner, occupier or lessee of any land at the intersection of two highways shall
place or permit to be placed or grow any tree, shrub, plant, fence or other structure with horizontal
dimension exceeding 0.6m (2.0ft) within the sight triangle above an elevation such that an eye 0.9m
(3.0ft) above the surface of one highway cannot see an object 0.9m (3.0ft) above the surface of the
other highway.
405
Siting Exceptions
1)
Where bay windows, chimneys, cornices, gutters, eaves, leaders, ornamental features, pilasters,
service station canopies, sills, or steps project beyond the face of a building, the minimum
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distance to an abutting lot line as permitted elsewhere in this bylaw may be reduced by not
more than 0.6m (2.0ft) provided that such reduction shall apply only to the projecting feature,
except for a zero lot line in which case no feature shall project over the lot line.
2)
Where eaves and sunlight controls project beyond the face of a building, the minimum distance
to an abutting front, rear and side lot line as permitted elsewhere in this bylaw may be reduced
by not more than 50% of such distance up to a maximum of 2.0m (6.6ft), provided that such
reduction shall apply only to the projecting feature.
3)
Antennas, boat ramps, docks, flagpoles, fish hatcheries and enhancement facilities, freestanding
lighting poles, pools, retaining walls less than 2.0m (6.6ft) in height, signs, shoreline protection
devices, utility poles, warning devices, wharves and wires may be sited on any portion of a lot.
See Section 402.
4)
Where a British Columbia Land Surveyor (B.C.L.S.) determines a completed foundation for a
building or structure does not meet the required setback from a line lot by no more than 10.0cm
(3.9in), the non-conforming siting shall be considered conforming though any subsequent
additions to the subject building or structure must comply with the setbacks required in the
applicable zone.
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PART 500
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
501
General Requirements
For every building or structure to be constructed, renovated, or enlarged, off-street parking details shall
be provided.
1)
All parking areas shall be provided with adequate driveways to facilitate vehicular movement to
and from all parking spaces. Parking areas on adjoining lots may be served by common exits and
entrances.
2)
Where off-street parking requirements exceed 10 spaces, bicycle parking facilities shall be
provided at a ratio of one bicycle space for every 10 automobile spaces.
3)
Buildings conforming as to use but non-conforming as to required off-street parking spaces may
be occupied, but shall not be extended unless the required off-street parking is provided for the
entire building.
4)
When off-street automobile parking is required in accordance with the schedule listed in this
section, a plan of the proposed provision suitably drawn to scale showing the off-street parking
spaces and access driveways shall be filed with the Village Office prior to issuance of a building
permit.
502
Parking Space Size and Location
1)
All off-street parking spaces shall have a clear length of not less than 6.0m (19.6ft), a clear width
of not less than 2.8m (9.2ft), and a clear height of not less than 2.1m (6.9ft).
2)
No parking space in a parking area shall gain access directly from a street.
3)
No parking shall be permitted within 1.5m (4.9ft) of any property line.
503
Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following
table:
1.
Off-Street Parking
BUILDING CLASS OR TYPE
REQUIRED NUMBER OF SPACES
a)
Single family dwelling, duplex
2 per dwelling unit
b)
Multi-family unit
1 per dwelling unit
c)
Secondary suite
1 per suite
d)
Senior's housing
1 for each unit
e)
Tourist accommodation
1 per sleeping unit
f)
Commercial
1 per 14m² (150.7ft²) of GFR
g)
Automobile sales & service
station
1 per employee & 1 per service bay
h)
Restaurants
1 per 5 seats of maximum seating capacity
i)
Licensed establishments
1 per 4 seats of maximum seating capacity
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j)
Offices
1 per 80m² (861.1ft²)of GFR
k)
Public assembly
1 for each of 2 seats or 1 for each 37 m²
(398.28 ft²) of GFR, whichever is greater
l)
Schools - elementary
1 per employee
m)
Medical clinic, hospital
1 per employee & 1 per bed
n)
Industrial
1 per 66 m² (717.6 2ft²) of GFR
o)
Marina
1 per employee & 1 per 3 moorage space
GFR: gross floor area
MSC: maximum seating capacity
2)
MIXED OCCUPANCY
In the case of mixed uses, the total requirements for the off-street parking facilities shall be the
sum of the requirements for each use computed separately.
3)
LOCATION OF PARKING FACILITIES
a)
Required off-street parking for residential uses, motels and auto courts shall be on the
same site/lot as the principal use;
b)
Required off-street parking for uses other than referred to in (a) above shall be on or
within 160m (525.93ft) of the site/lot of the permitted use.
4)
DRAINAGE
Each parking area shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water on-site or
directed to a storm drainage system.
5)
LIGHTING
a)
Each parking area containing more than 3 spaces shall be adequately lighted;
b)
Each parking area which is illuminated shall have the lighting placed in such a manner so
as to minimize light falling onto abutting properties.
6)
SCREENING OF PARKING AREAS
Where any area adjacent to a residential zone is used for parking purposes of 3 or more
vehicles, such land shall be screened from adjoining or adjacent properties and roads, except for
the access driveway, by evergreen hedges or by view-obstructing fences or walls of not less than
1.2m (3.9ft).
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504
OFF-STREET LOADING
1)
On every site used as a retail store, business, industry, warehouse or other similar use, the
minimum number of spaces shall be as follows:
TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA OF BUILDING(S)
SPACES REQUIRED
Less than 470 m² (5000 ft²)
1
More than 470 m²
2
Each additional 2,300 m²
1
2)
EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
The requirements/provisions of Subsection 1 shall not apply to buildings, structures or uses
existing on the effective date of this Bylaw, except that off-street loading shall be provided in
accordance with Subsection 1 where there is a change in principal use or where the total floor
area is increased in excess of 10% over the existing floor area.
3)
DRAINAGE
Each loading area shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water on-site or
directed to a storm drainage system;
4)
LIGHTING
Each loading area/space shall be adequately illuminated and any lighting used to illuminate any
loading area shall be so arranged that all direct rays of light are reflected upon the loading area
and not on any adjoining premises.
505
EXEMPTIONS
Where determined by Council, the provisions of Section 500 "Off-street Parking Requirements"
may be waived or reduced in whole or in part.
Consolidated Bylaw No. 309
Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000
Schedule A- Page 27
Edit Date 26JSep2025
PART 600
ZONES
601
RESIDENTIAL ONE (R-1)
1)
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
One single family dwelling.
2)
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Home-based business;
b)
Bed & Breakfast;
c)
Boarding;
d)
Buildings, accessory;
e)
Secondary suites.
3)
LOT SIZE
The minimum lot area for subdivision is 668m² (7200 ft²).
4)
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 70% of the lot area.
5)
SITING OF STRUCTURES
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
6.0m (19.6ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of side lot line on a lot;
c)
3.0m (9.8ft) of side lot line abutting a public road right-of-way;
d)
No accessory structure shall be located within 1.0m (3.3ft) of a rear or side lot line.
6)
WIDTH OF BUILDINGS
No building or structure other than accessory buildings or structures shall be less than 7.0m
(22.9ft) in width.
7)
CONDITIONS
No single-wide mobile home including Z-240 certified homes as a whole or as a part of a building
is permitted.
End - R-1
Bylaw 410, 2014 - Adds 7) CONDITIONS
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Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000
Schedule A- Page 28
Edit Date 26JSep2025
602
RESIDENTIAL /COMMERCIAL (R/C)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Dwelling, Apartments;
b)
Dwelling, Row and Town Houses;
c)
Dwelling, Duplexes;
e)
Retail;
f)
Offices;
g)
Service establishments;
h)
Restaurants.
2)
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Secondary suites;
b)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT SIZE
The minimum lot area for subdivision is 1200m² (0.3ac).
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 70% of the lot area.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
6.0m (19.6ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
3.0m (9.8ft) of any side lot line;
c)
4.5m (14.5ft) of side lot line abutting a public road right-of-way, in the case of a corner
lot;
d)
No accessory buildings shall be located within 1.5m (4.9ft.) of a rear or side lot line.
End - R/C
Bylaw 473, 2021 - Repeals (602)(1)(d) (Dwelling, Single Family)
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Schedule A- Page 29
Edit Date 26JSep2025
603
RESIDENTIAL /INDUSTRIAL (R/I)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Dwelling, One single family;
b)
Industrial, Light;
c)
Sawmills;
d)
Value-added wood processing;
e)
Agriculture;
f)
On any lot greater than 2.0ha (4.9ac):
Two single family dwellings may be permitted on a lot, provided that all other
requirements of this Bylaw are complied with. Additional dwelling units(s) may be
permitted on the lot for each additional 1.0ha (2.5ac) to a maximum of 4 dwelling units.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Offices;
b)
Secondary suites;
c)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT SIZE
The minimum lot area for subdivision is 2.0ha (4.9ac).
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 40% of the lot area.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
4.5m (14.8ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
3.0m (9.8ft) of any side lot line.
c)
7.5m (24.6ft) of a lot line abutting a residential or rural zoned property.
End - R/I
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Schedule A- Page 30
Edit Date 26JSep2025
604
RURAL ONE (RU-1)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Dwellings, one single-family;
b)
Silviculture;
c)
Forestry;
d)
Garden nurseries;
e)
Animal care;
f)
Golf course;
g)
Agriculture;
h)
On any lot greater than 2.0ha (4.9ac):
Two single family dwellings or one duplex may be permitted on a lot, provided that all
other requirements of this Bylaw are complied with. Additional dwelling units(s) may be
permitted on the lot for each additional 1.0ha (2.5ac) to a maximum of 4 dwelling units.
2.
PERMITTED SECONDARY USES
a)
Home based business;
b)
Secondary suites;
c)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT SIZE
The minimum site area required for subdivision is 1.0 hectares (2.5 acres).
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings, and structures shall not cover more than 35% of the lot area except in the cases of
greenhouses.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
4.5m (14.8ft) of a front, side or rear lot line.
b)
Structures for the accommodation of livestock shall be located not less than 6.0m
(19.6ft) from the side lot lines nor less than 7.5m (24.6ft) from any dwelling unit.
End - RU-1
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Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000
Schedule A- Page 31
Edit Date 26JSep2025
605
RURAL ALR (RU-ALR)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Dwellings, one single-family;
b)
Silviculture;
c)
Forestry;
d)
Agriculture.
e)
On any lot greater than 2.0ha (4.9ac):
Two single family dwellings may be permitted on a lot, provided that all other
requirements of this Bylaw are complied with. Additional dwelling units(s) may be
permitted on the lot for each additional 1.0ha (2.5ac) to a maximum of 4 dwelling units.
Approval for additional dwellings beyond the first must first be sought from the BC Land
Reserve Commission (LRC).
2.
PERMITTED SECONDARY USES
a)
Home based business (as permitted by LRC policy);
b)
Secondary suites (as permitted by LRC policy)
c)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT SIZE
The minimum lot area required for subdivision is 1.0 hectares (2.5 acres).
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings, and structures shall not cover more than 50% of the lot area except in the cases of
greenhouses.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
7.5m (24.6ft) of a front, side or rear lot line.
b)
Structures for the accommodation of livestock shall be located not less than 6.0m
(19.6ft) from the side lot lines nor less than 7.5m (24.6ft) from any dwelling unit.
End - RU-ALR
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Village of Sayward Zoning Bylaw, 2000
Schedule A- Page 32
Edit Date 26JSep2025
606
COMMERCIAL ONE (C-1)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Retail;
b)
Offices, medical clinics;
c)
Banks and other financial institutions;
d)
Theatres and entertainment centres;
e)
Services establishments;
f)
Tourist accommodation;
g)
Restaurants, licensed premises;
h)
Neighbourhood pubs;
i)
Automobile service stations;
j)
Light industrial.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Residential use limited to one single family dwelling;
b)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
SITE AREA
The minimum site area required is 700.0m² (7535.0 ft²)
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 70% of the lot area.
5.
SITING OF STRUCTURES
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
6.0m (19.6ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of any side lot line;
c)
Accessory buildings shall not be located within 1.0m (3.3ft) of a rear or side lot line.
End - C-1
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Schedule A- Page 33
Edit Date 26JSep2025
607
COMMERCIAL TWO (C-2)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Retail;
b)
Offices;
b)
Marina (including fuel sales ancillary to the use)
d)
Restaurant;
e)
Neighbourhood pubs;
f)
Tourist Accommodation.
2.
PERMITTED SECONDARY USES
a)
Residential use;
b)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT AREA
The minimum lot area required for subdivision is 740m² (8,000ft².)
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 60% of the lot area.
5.
SITING OF STRUCTURES
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
3.0m (11.5ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of any side lot line;
c)
Accessory buildings shall not be located within 1.0m (3.3ft) of a rear or side lot line.
6.
COMBINED COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USE
Where a parcel is used for combined commercial and residential use, the residential use shall;
a)
be contained in the same building;
b)
be located over the principle use;
c)
have a separate entrance from outside; and
d)
not exceed the gross floor area used for commercial purposes.
End - C-2
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Schedule A- Page 34
Edit Date 26JSep2025
608
INDUSTRIAL ONE (I-1)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
One any lot:
a)
Heavy industrial;
b)
Light Industrial;
b)
Barge facilities;
c)
Log sort and incidental operations;
d)
Fuel storage;
e)
Automobile service station;
f)
Autobody shop;
g)
Warehousing.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Residential use limited to one single family dwelling;
b)
Buildings, accessory to above permitted uses.
3.
LOT AREA
The minimum site area required for subdivision is 372m² (4,000ft²)
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 70% of the lot area.
5.
SITING OF STRUCTURES
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
4.5m (14.8ft) of front lot line;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of rear lot line;
c)
0.0m (0.0ft) of side lot line where abutting use is zoned industrial or commercial;
d)
4.5m (14.8ft) of any rear or side lot line abutting use is rural or residential.
End - I-1
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Schedule A- Page 35
Edit Date 26JSep2025
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Community Facility (CF)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Public Assembly;
b)
Recreation Facilities;
c)
Low Impact Recreation.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Residential use in conjunction with uses permitted;
b)
Buildings, accessory to above permitted uses.
3.
LOT AREA
The minimum site area required is 668 m² (7200 ft²)
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 60% of the lot area.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
3.0m (11.5ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of any side lot line.
End-CF
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Schedule A- Page 36
Edit Date 26JSep2025
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Forestry One (F-1)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
On any lot:
a)
Agriculture;
b)
Silviculture;
c)
Forestry;
d)
Sawmills;
e)
Value-added wood processing;
f)
Single family dwelling;
g)
On any lot greater than 2.0ha (4.9ac):
Two single family dwellings or one duplex may be permitted on a lot, provided that all
other requirements of this Bylaw are complied with. Additional dwelling units(s) may be
permitted on the lot for each additional 1.0ha (2.5ac) to a maximum of 4 dwelling units
provided that approval from the Land Reserve Commission has been received (if
required).
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Buildings and structures accessory to the uses permitted.
3.
LOT AREA
The minimum site area required for subdivision is 8.0 hectares (19.8 acres);
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 15% of the lot area.
5.
SITING OF STRUCTURES
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
7.5m (24.6ft) of front, side or rear lot lines;
b)
Structures for the accommodation of livestock shall be located not less than 7.5m
(24.6ft) from any dwelling unit.
End - F-1
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Schedule A- Page 37
Edit Date 26JSep2025
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PARK ONE (PA-1)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
a)
Campgrounds;
b)
Public Assembly;
c)
Recreation Facility;
d)
Low Impact Recreation.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Residential use in conjunction with uses permitted;
b)
Buildings, accessory to above permitted uses.
3.
LOT AREA
There is no minimum site area for subdivision.
4.
LOT COVERAGE
Buildings and structures shall not cover more than 10% of the lot area.
5.
Siting of Structures
Except where otherwise specified in this Bylaw, no building or structure shall be located
within:
a)
3.0m (11.5ft) of front and rear lot lines;
b)
1.5m (4.9ft) of any side lot line.
End - PA-1
612
PARK TWO (PA-2)
1.
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
a)
Low impact recreation.
b)
Navigational aids.
2.
PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
a)
Nature viewing platforms.
3.
LOT AREA
There is no minimum site area for subdivision.
End - PA-2
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ACCESS ONE (AC-1)
1)
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES
a)
Boat ramps, moorage wharves, floats;
b)
Barge Facilities;
c)
Log dumping, booming and storage;
d)
Navigational aids;
e)
Public recreation uses.
2)
LOT AREA
No minimum lot area shall apply.
3)
SETBACKS
No yard minimum shall apply.
END - AC-1