Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (Consolidated May 2025)
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BYLAW
Zoning Bylaw
No. 580, 2022
Consolidated for convenience only May 2025
This Consolidation includes the following Bylaw Amendments:
580-1, 2022
580-2, 2022
580-5, 2023
580-6, 2023
580-8, 2023
580-9, 2023
580-10, 2023
580-11, 2024
580-13, 2024
580-16, 2024
580-17, 2024
This version of this bylaw is a consolidation of amendments to the original bylaw as of the date specified.
This consolidation is done for the convenience of users and accurately reflects the status of this bylaw
as of the specified date but must not be construed as the original bylaw and is not admissible in Court
unless specifically certified by the Corporate Officer for the District of Sechelt. Persons interested in the
definitive wording of this bylaw and its amendments should view the original bylaws at the District of
Sechelt.
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DISTRICT OF SECHELT | ZONING BYLAW
Schedule A to Bylaw No. 580, 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1.
ZONES .............................................................................................................................0
Residential Zones: R1-R5 ........................................................................................................................... 0
1.1
Residential One Zone -- Large Lot, Low Density (R1) .............................................................. 1
1.2
Residential Two Zone -- Low Density, SSMUH capability (R2) ............................................... 3
1.3
Residential Three Zone -- Small Lot - SSMUH (R3) ................................................................... 6
1.4
Residential Four Zone -- Urban Infill - SSMUH (R4) ................................................................. 8
1.5
Residential Five Zone -- Medium Density (R5) ....................................................................... 11
1.6
Residential Six Zone -- SSMUH 1 (R6) .................................................................................... 13
1.7
Residential Multiple One Zone (RM1) .................................................................................... 15
1.8
Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone (RM2) ............................................................... 18
Rural and Agricultural Zones: RU1-RU2 & AG1 ....................................................................................... 20
1.9
Rural Residential One Zone (RU1) .......................................................................................... 20
1.10
Resource Residential Two Zone (RU2) ................................................................................... 22
1.11
Agriculture One Zone (AG1) ................................................................................................... 24
Commercial Zones: C1-C4 ....................................................................................................................... 28
1.12
Neighbourhood Commercial One Zone (C1) .......................................................................... 29
1.13
Tourist and Marine Commercial Two Zone (C2) .................................................................... 31
1.14
Regional Commercial Three Zone (C3) ................................................................................... 33
1.15
Downtown Centre Commercial Four Zone (C4) ..................................................................... 35
1.16
Downtown Centre Service Commercial Four A Zone (C4A) ................................................... 38
Industrial Zones: I1-I3 ............................................................................................................................. 39
1.17
Light Industrial One Zone (I1) ................................................................................................. 40
1.18
Heavy Industrial Two Zone (I2) .............................................................................................. 42
1.19
Industrial Airport Three Zone (I3) .......................................................................................... 44
Marine and Water Zones: M1-M2 & W1-W2 ......................................................................................... 45
1.20
Working Waterfront Marine One Zone (M1) ......................................................................... 46
1.21
Marine Aquaculture Two Zone (M2) ...................................................................................... 48
1.22
Water One Zone (W1) ............................................................................................................ 50
1.23
Water Two Zone (W2) ............................................................................................................ 51
Park, Community and Institutional Zones: PA1, CC1 & IN1-IN2 ............................................................. 51
1.24
Park Conservation One Zone (PA1) ........................................................................................ 52
1.25
Community and Civic One Zone (CC1) ................................................................................... 53
1.26
Institutional One Zone (IN1) ................................................................................................... 55
1.27
Institutional Two Zone (IN2) .................................................................................................. 57
Comprehensive Development Zones: CD1-CD7 ..................................................................................... 58
1.28
Comprehensive Development Zone -- East Porpoise Bay Resort and Residential (CD1) ..... 59
1.29
Comprehensive Development Zone -- Business Park (CD2) ................................................. 64
1.30
Comprehensive Development Zone -- Seniors Lodge (CD3) ................................................. 65
1.31
Comprehensive Development Zone -- Emerson (CD4) ......................................................... 67
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1.32
Comprehensive Development Zone -- RTC Properties (CD5) ............................................... 69
1.33
Comprehensive Development Zone -- Greenecourt (CD6) ................................................... 72
1.34
Comprehensive Development Zone -- The Trails (CD7) ........................................................ 74
GENERAL
.......................................................................................... 77
2.1
Uses Permitted in All Zones .................................................................................................... 77
2.2
Uses Prohibited in All Zones.................................................................................................... 77
2.3
Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Suites, and Caretaker Dwelling Units .......................... 77
2.4
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................................................... 78
2.5
Temporary Buildings and Structures ....................................................................................... 78
2.6
Shipping Containers ................................................................................................................ 78
2.7
Home Business ........................................................................................................................ 79
2.8
Short-Term Rental ................................................................................................................... 79
2.9
Urban Agriculture .................................................................................................................... 80
2.10
Calculating Height and Grade ................................................................................................. 81
2.11
Height and Setback Exemptions ............................................................................................. 81
2.12
Fences ..................................................................................................................................... 82
2.13
Retaining Walls ....................................................................................................................... 82
2.14
Landscape, Buffers and Screening .......................................................................................... 82
2.15
Natural Boundary Setbacks and Flood Control Requirements ............................................... 83
2.16
Cannabis .................................................................................................................................. 84
2.17
Renewable Energy Devices ..................................................................................................... 85
2.18
Community Care and Assisted Living ...................................................................................... 85
2.19
Subdivision Regulations .......................................................................................................... 86
PART 3.
PARKING REGULATIONS ................................................................................................. 87
3.1
General Parking Requirements ............................................................................................... 87
3.2
Shared Parking ........................................................................................................................ 87
3.3
Calculation Considerations ..................................................................................................... 88
3.4
Accessible Parking ................................................................................................................... 88
3.5
Design Criteria for Parking Spaces .......................................................................................... 88
3.6
Parking for Charging of Electric Vehicles ................................................................................ 89
3.7
General Requirements for Bicycle, Mobility Scooter and Motorcycle Parking ...................... 89
3.8
Off-Street Loading Areas ......................................................................................................... 90
3.9
Loading Space Requirements .................................................................................................. 90
3.10
Loading Spaces -- Existing Buildings, Structures and Uses .................................................... 91
3.11
Landscape and Screening of Parking Areas ............................................................................. 91
3.12
Parking Requirements for Short-Term Rental Use ................................................................. 91
3.13
Required Parking Spaces ......................................................................................................... 92
3.14
Existing Buildings, Structures and Uses .................................................................................. 94
PART 4.
DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. 96
Definitions: A-F .................................................................................................................................... 96
Definitions: G-L.................................................................................................................................. 101
Definitions: M-Q ................................................................................................................................ 106
Definitions: R-Z .................................................................................................................................. 107
PART 5.
ZONING DESIGNATIONS ............................................................................................... 112
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Zoning Designations Schedule A1 (West) ......................................................................................... 112
Zoning Designations Schedule A2 (East) ........................................................................................... 112
Zoning Designations Schedule A3 (North) ........................................................................................ 112
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PART 1. ZONES
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1.1
Residential One Zone -- Large Lot, Low Density
(R1)
Zone Intent:
1.1.1
To accommodate Single-Detached Dwellings with Accessory Dwellings on large lots where
appropriate. Properties within this zone are typically located outside of the downtown village
area and may not be serviced by sanitary sewer systems.
Permitted Uses:
1.1.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Single-Detached Dwelling
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.1.3
The permitted number of dwellings are as follows:
Lot Size
Number of Dwellings
Parcels less than 2,000 m2
One Single-Detached Dwelling
Parcels 2,000 m2 or larger
One Single-Detached Dwelling
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Parcels 4,000 m2 or larger
Two Single-Detached Dwellings
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Siting:
1.1.4
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Single-Detached
Dwelling
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Detached
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m (with rear
lane)
1.5 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
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Height
1.1.5
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Single-Detached Dwelling
8.5 m
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
6.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.1.6
The maximum Lot Coverage is 35%.
Subdivision:
1.1.7
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
900 m2 with Municipal Sewer Service
2,000 m2 without Municipal Sewer Service
Minimum Lot Frontage and Width
20.0 m
Site Specific Uses
1.1.8
Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
Lot 18, D.L. 1028, Plan 4682 except part in Plan 19680 (Ward Court)
a) Permitted uses are limited to:
i.
Garden nursery and garden centre.
ii.
Greenhouses.
iii.
Water bottling plant.
iv.
Single-Detached Dwelling.
v.
Wholesale and retail sales of products associated with (i), (ii) and (iii).
vi.
Accessory storage facilities and uses customarily incidental to (i) to (v).
b) No building or structure shall exceed 10.5 m in Height.
Block A, D.L. 1379, Plan VAP1938 (Havies Road)
a) Additional permitted uses:
i.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on lots over 900 m2 if connected to municipal sewer.
b) Minimum Lot Area for new subdivision is 500 m2 when connected to municipal sewer.
Lot 70, DL 1329, Plan VAP3777 and Lot 71, DL 1329, Plan VAP3777 (Snodgrass Road); and Block E, DL
2307, Plan VAP16304 and Block D, DL 2307, Plan VAP16304 and Block C, DL 2307, Plan VAP16304
(Ridgeview Drive); and DL 1205, Plan VAP16494 and Remainder A, DL 2307, Plan VAP16304 and Lot
1, Block A, DL 2307, Plan LMP35397 and Lot 1, Block B, DL 2307, Plan BCP10024 and Lot 2, Block B,
DL 2307, Plan BCP10024 (Chapman Road)
a) Minimum Lot Area for new subdivision is 900 m2 when connected to bare land strata
decentralized shared sewerage system.
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1.2
Residential Two Zone -- Low Density, SSMUH capability
(R2)
Zone Intent:
1.2.1
To provide for low density Residential in the form of Single-Detached Dwellings on standard and
estate lots. Properties within this zone that are serviced by the community water and sanitary
sewer systems will qualify for the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) regulations.
Permitted Uses:
1.2.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Cottage Court
Fourplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse
Triplex
Two-Unit Dwelling (Duplex)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.2.3
On a property served by both community water and sanitary sewer service the following density
regulations apply:
a) Density is a combination of number of permitted Dwelling Units and a Floor Area Ratio of
1.5.
1.2.4
Density is limited to the following housing combinations:
a)
Single Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite plus two Detached Accessory Dwelling
Units.
b)
Two Duplexes or one Duplex with one secondary suite in each unit.
c)
Triplex plus one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
d)
Fourplex
e)
Four townhouses
f)
Cottage court with four small, detached dwelling units
1.2.5
On a property that does not have both community water and sanitary sewer service the
following density regulations apply:
Lot Size
Number of Dwellings
Parcels less than 900 m2
One Single-Detached Dwelling
Parcels 900 m2 or larger
One Single-Detached Dwelling
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Parcels 2,000 m2 or larger
Two Single-Detached Dwellings
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
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Siting
1.2.6
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Dwelling
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.2.7
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Single Detached Dwelling
8.5 m
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Cottage Court Dwelling Unit
6.5 m
Two-Unit, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse
11 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.2.8
The maximum Lot Coverage is 35%.
Subdivision:
1.2.9
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
600 m2 with Municipal Sewer Service
Minimum Lot Frontage and Width
15 m
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Site Specific Uses
1.2.10 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
Lot 4, D.L. 4296, Plan VAP9763 (Nickerson Road)
Attached garages or carports must be designed to be recessed within the building.
Detached garages or carports must be Setback a minimum of 6 m from front parcel line and 1.0 m
from front of dwelling facing the street.
The maximum Gross Floor Area of the Single-Detached Dwelling is 160 m2.
The maximum Gross Floor Area of the second storey for a single family dwelling is 60% of the first
storey Gross Floor Area.
The minimum Lot Area for subdivision is 500 m2 with municipal sewer service.
The minimum Lot Width for subdivision is 14 m.
Block K District Lot 4293 Plan 7331; and Block L District Lot 4293 Plan 7331; and Lot 1 Block P
District Lot 4293 Plan 16343; and Lot 1, Blocks P, Q, And R District Lot 4293 Group 1 Nwd Plan 17699
Except Plans 18429, 19428, LMP31892, BCP26633 and Epp23354 (McCourt Road)
The minimum Lot Area for subdivision is 500 m2 with municipal sewer service.
Lot O, Block B, DL 1509, Plan VAP17270 (Fairway Avenue); and Lot L, Block B, DL 1509, Plan
VAP17163 (Ripple Way)
a) The minimum Lot Area for subdivision is 500 m2 with municipal sewer service.
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1.3
Residential Three Zone -- Small Lot - SSMUH
(R3)
Zone Intent:
1.3.1
To provide for a mix of ground-oriented residential housing types in accordance with the
Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) regulations.
Permitted Uses:
1.3.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Cottage Court
Fourplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse
Triplex
Two-Unit Dwelling (Duplex)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.3.3
Density is a combination of number of permitted Dwelling Units and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.5.
1.3.4
Density is limited to the following housing combinations:
a)
Single Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite plus two Detached Accessory Dwelling
Units.
b)
Two Duplexes or one Duplex with one secondary suite in each unit.
c)
Triplex plus one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
d)
Fourplex
e)
Four townhouses
f)
Cottage court with four small, detached dwelling units
Siting
1.3.5
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Dwelling
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
3 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.3.6
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Single-Detached Dwelling
8.5 m
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Cottage Court Dwelling Unit
6.5 m
Two-Unit, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse
11.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Lot Coverage:
1.3.7
The maximum Lot Coverage is 45%.
Subdivision:
1.3.8
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
350 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage and Width
9.0 m
Site Specific Uses
1.3.9
Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
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1.4
Residential Four Zone -- Urban Infill - SSMUH
(R4)
Zone Intent:
1.4.1
To provide for a mix of ground-oriented residential housing types in accordance with the
Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) regulations.
Permitted Uses:
1.4.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Cottage Court
Fourplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse
Triplex
Two-Unit Dwelling (Duplex)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.4.3
Density is a combination of number of permitted Dwelling Units and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.5.
1.4.4
Density is limited to the following housing combinations:
a)
Single Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite plus two Detached Accessory Dwelling
Units.
b)
Two Duplexes or one Duplex with one secondary suite in each unit.
c)
Triplex plus one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
d)
Fourplex
e)
Four townhouses
f)
Cottage court with four small, detached dwelling units
Siting:
1.4.5
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Dwelling
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height:
1.4.6
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Single Detached Dwelling
8.5 m
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Cottage Court Dwelling Unit
6.5 m
Two-Unit, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse
11 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Lot Coverage:
1.4.7
The maximum Lot Coverage is 50%.
Subdivision:
1.4.8
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
700 m2
Site Specific Uses
1.4.9
Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
Oracle Strata Lots 1 & 2, D.L. 4301, EPS4087 (Andres Road)
a) One Two-Unit Dwelling is permitted.
b) The minimum Lot Area shall be 375 m2.
c) The minimum Lot Width shall be 11.8 m.
d) The minimum Lot Coverage shall be 35%.
e) and structures shall be Setback a minimum of 10 m from the Front Lot Line and 2.0 m from
any side lot line, except for Strata Lots 1 and 2 as shown on registered strata plan, the Setback
from any side lot line may be 0.0 m.
f) Notwithstanding section e), the entrance of garages and carports must be Setback a minimum
of 7.0 m from the Front Lot Line of any right-of-way for pedestrian or emergency vehicle
passage.
g) A covered, unenclosed front porch may project a maximum of 1.5 m into the required front
yard Setback area, provided that the encroachment is a maximum of 4.5 m2 in size.
h) Principal Buildings shall be a maximum of 8.0 m or two storeys in Height.
i)
Accessory Buildings shall be a maximum of 5.0 m or one storey in Height.
j)
Two-Unit Dwellings shall have a minimum building width of 6.0 m, with a minimum of 40% of
the building length or 7.3 m, whichever is greater, enclosed and allocated for living space.
Lot 25, D.L. 303, Plan VAP15223S (Pebble Crescent)
a) The maximum Lot Coverage shall be 45%.
b) The minimum Lot Area shall be 550 m2.
c) The minimum Lot Width shall be 18 m.
d) There shall be a minimum side lot line Setback of 3 m on one side and 1.5 m on the opposite
side lot line, where this is no developed rear lane. Where there is a rear lane, no building or
part thereof shall be located within 1.5 m of any side lot line.
e) The maximum Building Height shall be 10.5 m.
f) No Accessory Building shall exceed 6 m in Height.
g) No building containing a Dwelling Unit shall have a width of less than 6 m, of which at least
7.3 m or 40% of the building length (whichever is greater) is enclosed climate controlled
habitable living area.
Stata Lots 1 & 2, D.L. 1471, BCS3210 (Reef Road)
a) The maximum Lot Coverage shall be 25%.
b) The minimum Lot Area shall be 695 m2.
c) The minimum Lot Width shall be 18 m.
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d) Minimum Setbacks:
i.
6 m from a Front Lot Line.
ii.
9 m from a Rear Lot Line.
iii.
3 m from the north side lot line.
iv.
6 m the south side lot line.
e) The maximum Building Height shall be 10.5 m.
f) No Accessory Building shall exceed 6 m in Height.
g) No building containing a Dwelling Unit shall have a width of less than 6 m, of which at least
7.3 m or 40% of the building length (whichever is greater) is enclosed climate controlled
habitable living area.
Lot 13 Block 11 District Lot 303 Plan VAP8400 (Trail Avenue)
a) If the owner of land proposed to be subdivided pays to the District prior to the time of
subdivision approval, an amount of $5,000 per additional Lot to be deposited in the
Community Amenity Reserve Fund, the minimum Lot Area required is 350 m2.
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1.5
Residential Five Zone -- Medium Density
(R5)
Zone Intent:
1.5.1
To provide for a mix of ground-oriented Residential infill housing types, including Two-Unit
Dwellings and Townhouses.
Permitted Uses:
1.5.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Townhouse
Two-Unit Dwelling
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.5.3
The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.60 and 35 Dwelling Units per ha are permitted.
Siting
1.5.4
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.5.5
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.5.6
The maximum Lot Coverage is 50%.
Subdivision:
1.5.7
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
4,000 m2
Minimum Lot Width
20 m
Site Specific Uses
1.5.8
Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
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Site Specific Uses
Portion of Lot 12 Block E and F D.L. 4294 Plan 20152 and Lot 1 D.L. 4294 Plan EPP58295 (Mills Road)
as shown in figure below:
a) The maximum combined number of Townhouse or Two-Unit Dwellings must not exceed 34 units
b) A maximum of 9 Secondary Suites are permitted
c) Total Gross Floor Area of all buildings not to exceed 4,850 m2
d) For principal uses, the front and side Setbacks are 4.6 m, and the rear Setback is 7.5 m.
e) Area subject to site specific regulations a) to d):
Figure 1: Portion of Lot 12 Block E and F D.L. 4294 Plan 20152 and Lot 1 D.L. 4294 Plan EPP58295
LOT 2, BLOCK 18, DISTRICT LOT 1471, VAP15606 (5875 Reef Road)
a) The maximum density is 38 units per hectare and 0.6 Floor Area Ratio.
b) The rear lot line setback is 1.5 m, provided that an Environmental Protection Area with a width of
3.5 m or greater is provided west of the rear lot line.
c) The parking requirement for a townhouse unit shall be 1.98 spaces per unit instead of 2 spaces per
unit pursuant to Section 3.13 of Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022.
Lot H District Lot 4292 Plan VAP7321
a)
Notwithstanding Section 1.5.4, the minimum front setback (Jasper Road) for a principal use is
0.6 m.
b)
Notwithstanding Section 1.5.5, the maximum height for a principal use is 11 m.
c)
Notwithstanding Section 3.13, parking requirements for this development are as follows:
a.
1 parking space for a one-bedroom townhouse unit.
b.
1 parking space per 51.36 m2 of Gross Floor Area for assembly use in the Amenity
Building.
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1.6
Residential Six Zone -- SSMUH 1
(R6)
Zone Intent:
1.6.1
To provide for a mix of ground-oriented residential housing types in accordance with the
Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) regulations.
Permitted Uses:
1.6.2
The permitted principal and accessory uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Cottage Court
Fourplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse
Triplex
Two-Unit Dwelling (Duplex)
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density:
1.6.3
The maximum Floor Area Ratio for Single Detached Dwellings is 0.5 and the maximum Floor
Area Ratio for all other Principal Residential Uses is 1.5.
1.6.4
Density is limited to the following housing combinations:
a)
Single Detached Dwelling with a Secondary Suite plus two Detached Accessory Dwelling
Units.
b)
Two Duplexes or one Duplex with one secondary suite in each unit.
c)
Triplex plus one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
d)
Fourplex
e)
Four townhouses
f)
Cottage court with four small, detached dwelling units
1.6.5
The minimum density required on a lot is at least two dwelling units.
Siting
1.6.6
The minimum setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Dwelling
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
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Height
1.6.7
The maximum heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Single Detached Dwelling
8.5 m
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Cottage Court Dwelling Unit
6.5 m
Two-Unit, Triplex, Fourplex, Townhouse
11 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.6.8
The maximum lot coverage is 50%.
Subdivision:
1.6.9
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Size
300 m2
Minimum Lot Width
9 m
Site Specific Uses
1.6.10 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
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1.7
Residential Multiple One Zone
(RM1)
Zone Intent:
1.7.1
To provide for a mix of Residential housing types, including Apartments, Townhouses and Two-
Unit Dwellings.
Permitted Uses:
1.7.2
The permitted Principal and accessory uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Apartment
Townhouse
Two-Unit Dwelling
Home Business
Density:
1.7.3
Maximum density is 50 Units per ha and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.4.
1.7.4
If 100% of the Residential units in the development meet the definition of Rental Housing the
maximum density permitted is 100 Units per ha and a Floor Area Ratio of 2.8.
Siting
1.7.5
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Townhouse
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
4.0 m
Two-Unit Dwelling
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
4.0 m
Apartment
5.0 m
5.0 m
1.5 m
4.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.7.6
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Townhouse
11.0 m
Two-Unit Dwelling
11.0 m
Apartment
12.0 m
Accessory Structure
6.5 m
1.7.7
Additional Height may be considered for Apartments on a case-by-case scenario through
development variance permit or amendment to the zoning bylaw, subject to review of OCP
policies respecting Height and density bonusing.
Lot Coverage:
1.7.8
The maximum Lot Coverage is 75%.
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Subdivision:
1.7.9
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
350 m2
Conditions of Use
1.7.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) A maximum of 4 attached units are permitted in any Townhouse development
b) A minimum of 18.0 m2 of useable open space shall be provided for each Dwelling Unit less than
three bedrooms
c) A minimum of 45.0 m2 of useable open space shall be provided for each Dwelling Unit that is
three bedrooms or more
d) All properties and parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section 3.11
Site Specific Uses
1.7.11 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
Lot 2, Block 1, D.L. 1310, Plan 7839 (Wakefield Phase 1)
a) Density not to exceed 31 units
b) Single-Detached Dwellings are a permitted use
c) Total Gross Floor Area of all buildings not to exceed 5,800 m2
d) The total area of elevated decks shall not exceed 700 m2
e) No building shall exceed 10.5 m in Height
f) The clear space between the outside walls of separate buildings shall not be less than
g) 3.0 m
h) A minimum of 64 Parking Spaces shall be provided.
Lot 1, Block 1, D.L. 1310, Plan 7839 (Wakefield Phase 2)
a) Density not to exceed 15 units
b) Dwelling Units may be single Single-Detached Dwellings, Two-unit, or triplex dwellings.
c) The total Gross Floor Area of all Residential buildings not to exceed 3,000 m2
d) No Residential building shall exceed 10.5 m Height.
Lot B, and Lot 7, Block 11, D.L. 1356, Plan 11795 (The West)
a) The maximum number of permitted Apartment Dwelling Units is 59 units.
b) The following Commercial Uses are permitted as principal uses:
i.
Office
ii.
Retail
iii.
Individual commercial units are limited to a maximum 7.5 m frontage and interior floor
area of 200 m2
c) No building or structure shall be located within:
i.
8.25 metres from the lot line which borders the Sunshine Coast Highway
ii.
3.0 metres of the north side lot line
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iii.
3.0 metres of the east side lot line
iv.
4.25 metres of the south lot line
d) The Height of the Apartment shall not exceed 9.75 m to the parapet and 11.25 m to the peak of
the partial sloped roof corner, measured from average grade
e) A minimum of 75 Parking Spaces shall be provided for the Apartment Dwelling Units
f) A minimum of 8 Parking Spaces shall be provided for non-Residential uses.
Lot A, Block P, D.L. 303, Plan BCP31484 (Midtown)
a) The maximum number of permitted Apartment Dwelling Units for the property is 13 units. Up to
an additional 11 units are permitted subject to a Housing Agreement for Affordable Housing for a
total of 24 units
b) The maximum Lot Coverage shall be 35%
c) The area of the landscaped open space shall be a minimum of 30% of the total site area
d) The maximum building Height is 17.6 m
e) Minimum Parking Requirements are 30 Parking Spaces, including 2 spaces for persons with
disabilities and loading access
f) The minimum requirement may be reduced to 21 spaces with the provision of a car co-op.
Parcel C, D.L. 304, Plan 15854 (Ebbtide)
a) Subject to a housing agreement for 100% rental units, the following applies:
i.
The number of Dwelling Units shall not exceed 170 units per ha
ii.
The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 1.70
iii.
The maximum Height of a building shall not exceed 19 m
iv.
Off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of 1 space per Dwelling Unit.
Block 12, District Lot 1471, Plan VAP3660 (5981 Shoal Way)
a) Maximum density is 58 units/ha.
b) Apartment is not a permitted use.
c) Secondary suite is a permitted accessory use.
d) Maximum number of secondary suites within the entire development is 3.
e) Maximum height is 14 m.
f) Maximum lot coverage is 40%.
g) A maximum of 6 horizontally attached units are permitted for up to 6 blocks of townhouses within
the development (2 in Phase 1, 2 in Phase 2, 2 in Phase 3). For the remainder, s. 1.6.10(a) applies.
BLOCK 6, DISTRICT LOT 1331, PLAN VAP6223
a) The permitted principal uses are limited to residential rental tenure only.
b) Despite section a) above, up to one unit may be used for Short Term Rental on the top floor of the
apartment building on the western half of the property.
c) The maximum height of the apartment building on the western half of the property is 20 m and
five storeys.
d) The maximum height of the apartment building on the eastern half of the property is 20 m and
four storeys.
e) The maximum density is 155 units per hectare and 1.4 Floor Area Ratio.
f) The front setback (east lot line - Shorncliffe Ave) is 0 m.
g) The interior side setback (north lot line) is 0 m.
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1.8
Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone
(RM2)
Zone Intent:
1.8.1
To provide for manufactured and modular homes, allowing for individual strata-titled lots or
multiple-unit Manufactured Home Parks.
Permitted Uses:
1.8.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Manufactured Home Park
Caretaker Dwelling
Home Business
Density:
1.8.3
A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
1.8.4
The maximum density is 18 Manufactured Homes per ha.
Siting
1.8.5
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Side Yard with
Flanking Street
Other Side Yard
Manufactured
Home Park
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Dwelling Spaces
3.0 m
2.5 m
3.5 m
1.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.8.6
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Dwelling
5.0 m (one-storey maximum)
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Site Area and Frontage
1.8.7
The minimum and maximum site areas and frontages are as follows:
Structure
Minimum Site Area
Minimum Frontage
Single-Wide
260 m2
11.0 m
Double-Wide
350 m2
14.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.8.8
The maximum Lot Coverage is 40%.
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Subdivision:
1.8.9
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
2 ha
Minimum Frontage
60 m
Conditions of Use
1.8.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Not less than 5% of the total Lot Area shall be set aside as a common amenity space accessible to
all residents. This area shall not include any required yards.
Site Specific Uses
1.8.11 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
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1.9
Rural Residential One Zone
(RU1)
Zone Intent:
1.9.1
This zone provides for rural Residential and Agricultural uses outside the ALR. These lands are
not suitable for urban development and may have limited municipal services.
Permitted Uses:
1.9.2
The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Agriculture
Single-Detached Dwelling
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Farm Retail Sales
Garden Nursery
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Short-Term Rental
Density
1.9.3
The maximum Gross Floor Area for the Single-Detached Dwelling is 500 m2
1.9.4
The permitted number of dwellings are as follows:
Lot Size
Number of Dwellings
Parcels less than 2,000 m2
One Single-Detached Dwelling
Parcels 2,000 m2 or larger
One Single-Detached Dwelling
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Parcels 1 ha or larger
Two Single-Detached Dwellings
Siting
1.9.5
The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
7.5 m
7.5 m
3.5 m
5.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.9.6
The maximum Heights are as follows:
Criteria
Maximum Height
Agricultural
15.0 m
Residential
8.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Lot Coverage:
1.9.7
The maximum Lot Coverages are as follows:
Parcel
Maximum Lot Coverage
Parcels less than 2 ha
25%
Parcels greater than or equal
to 2 ha and less than 4 ha
10%
Parcels 4 ha or larger
5%
Subdivision:
1.9.8
The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Parcel
Regulation
Equal to or less than 4 ha
6,000 m2
Greater than 4 ha
2 ha
Site Specific Uses
1.9.9
Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description
Site Specific Uses
Lots A, B, C, and D, D.L. 2338, Plan EPP106652 (Acorn Rd)
a) Density Bonus as per Section 482 of the Local Government Act - a maximum of one cottage per
lot is permitted upon payment of an amenity fee of $2,500 (per accessory dwelling, detached)
prior to issuance of a building permit
b) Maximum Lot Coverage of all buildings and structures is 15%
c) Minimum 5 m Setback for all lot lines
d) Maximum Height of a cottage is 6 m
e) Maximum Height of an Accessory Building is 5 m.
North 1/2 of District Lot 1410 (Sechelt Inlet Road)
a) The operation of a seasonal kayak rental and kayak tour business, with the following accessory
uses:
i.
Temporary structures, including a storage compound, outhouse, office building, storage
sheds, staff/customer waiting room
ii.
Launch area.
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1.10 Resource Residential Two Zone
(RU2)
Zone Intent:
1.10.1 To provide for Agriculture, and limited rural residential uses on large forested properties. These
lands are not suitable for urban or suburban development and have limited, to no, municipal
services.
Permitted Uses:
1.10.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Agriculture
Single-Detached Dwelling
Farm Retail Sales
Garden Nursery
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Density
1.10.3 The maximum Gross Floor Area for the Principal Dwelling is 500 m2.
1.10.4 The permitted number of dwellings are as follows:
Lot Size
Number of Dwellings
All Parcels
One Single-Detached Dwelling
Siting
1.10.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.10.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Criteria
Maximum Height
Agricultural
15.0 m
Residential
8.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.10.7 The maximum Lot Coverage is 5%.
Subdivision:
1.10.8 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 100 ha.
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Site Specific Uses
1.10.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.11 Agriculture One Zone
(AG1)
Zone Intent:
1.11.1 To provide for Agriculture and to protect the Agricultural integrity of land within the Agricultural
Land Reserve (ALR). The use of land, buildings and structures is subject to the Agricultural Land
Commission Act and the Agricultural Land Reserve General Regulation and Agricultural Land
Reserve Use Regulation.
Permitted Uses:
1.11.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Agriculture
Alcohol Production Facility
Aquaculture
Cannabis Production
Silviculture
Single-Detached Dwelling
Agritourism
Agritourism Accommodation, as defined and
amended by the Agricultural Land Commission
Act
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Farm Retail Sales
Gathering for an Event
Home Business
Secondary Suite
Density
1.11.3 The permitted number of dwellings are as follows:
Lot Size
Number of Dwellings
Parcels less than 4,000 m2
One Single-Detached Dwelling
Parcels 4,000 m2 or larger
One Single-Detached Dwelling
One Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
1.11.4 The maximum Gross Floor Areas allowed are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Gross Floor Area
Single-Detached Dwelling
300 m2
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
90 m2
Maximum Gross Floor Area of an Alcohol
Production Facility provided that the size of the
facility is commensurate with the Agricultural
operation supporting it and in accordance with
the Agricultural Land Commission Act and
Regulations.
600 m2
Maximum Gross Floor Area of food and beverage
lounge associated with an Alcohol Production
Facility
60 m2 indoor Gross Floor Area
Maximum Gross Floor Area of a tasting room
associated with an Alcohol Production Facility
60 m2
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Siting
1.11.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
4.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.11.6 The maximum Setbacks are as follows:
Type
Setback
Maximum Setback for the Single-Detached
Dwelling and Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
from the front parcel line to the rear of the
Single-Detached Dwelling and Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit
50 m
Maximum Setback for farm Residential footprint
from the front parcel line to the rear of the farm
Residential footprint
60 m
Maximum Setback for the non-farm use footprint
from the front parcel line to the rear of the non-
farm use footprint
40 m
Height
1.11.7 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Agriculture
15.0 m
Residential
8.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Subdivision:
1.11.8 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Parcel Area for new subdivisions,
subject to approval from Agricultural Land
Commission
16 ha
Farm Residential Footprint Requirements
1.11.9 The farm Residential footprint requirements shall apply to all lots within an Agriculture zone and
any other zone within the Agricultural Land Reserve.
1.11.10 On all lots within the AG1 Zone, the Single-Detached Dwelling, Detached Accessory Dwelling
Unit, Home Business, Gathering for an Event, and all accessory Residential facilities must be
located within the farm Residential footprint area.
1.11.11 Non-Agricultural or non-farm use is prohibited outside the farm Residential footprint.
1.11.12 Only one driveway is permitted for the parcel and the farm Residential footprint.
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1.11.13 The maximum area of a farm Residential footprint is 2,000 m2.
1.11.14 The maximum depth for a farm Residential footprint is 60 m, measured from a dedicated road. If
the road is not dedicated, then the depth shall be measured from the constructed road.
1.11.15 One boundary of the farm Residential footprint must be located at a property line fronting on a
road from which vehicular access is provided.
1.11.16 The rear face of the dwelling or accessory dwelling must not be less than 10 m from the rear of
the farm Residential footprint.
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
1.11.17 The Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit use shall be conducted in accordance with the
Agricultural Land Commission Act and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.18 The Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit is only permitted on a property that is classified as a farm
under the BC Assessment Act.
Farm Retail Sales
1.11.19 Farm retail sales shall be conducted in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act
and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.20 All the farm products offered for sale are produced on that Agricultural land, or
1.11.21 The area used for all retail sales meets both of the following conditions:
a) the total area, both indoors and outdoors, does not exceed 300 m2
b) at least 50% of that area is limited to the sale of farm products produced either on that
Agricultural land, or by an association to which the owner of the Agricultural land belongs.
Alcohol Production Facility
1.11.22 Alcohol production facilities shall be conducted in accordance with the Agricultural Land
Commission Act and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.23 At least 50% of the primary farm product used to make the alcohol product produced each year
is harvested from the Agricultural land and on which the Alcohol Production Facility is located,
or
1.11.24 The Agricultural land on which the Alcohol Production Facility is located is more than 2 ha in
area and at least 50% of the primary farm product used to make the alcohol product produced
each year is:
a) Harvested from that Agricultural land, or
b) Both harvested from that Agricultural land and received from a farm operation located in
British Columbia that provides that primary farm product to the Alcohol Production Facility
under contract having a term of at least three years.
1.11.25 The number and frequency of special events, other than those that fall within the gathering for
an event use, held at an Alcohol Production Facility lounge (indoor and outdoor space) and a
valid lounge endorsement shall be limited to:
a) A maximum of four special events in a calendar year, that occur outside of regular approved
business hours.
b) Of those four special events in a calendar year, no more than one special event per
weekend.
1.11.26 Off-street parking for the alcohol production use must be located within the farm Residential
footprint area and/or the non-farm use footprint and be in accordance with regulations in Part 3
of this Bylaw.
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Gathering for an Event
1.11.27 The gathering for an event use shall be conducted in accordance with the Agricultural Land
Commission Act and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.28 The farm must be located on land that is classified as a farm under the BC Assessment Act.
1.11.29 Permanent facilities must not be used, constructed, or erected in connection with the event.
1.11.30 Parking for those attending the event must be available on the farm but must not be permanent
or interfere with the farm's Agricultural productivity.
1.11.31 No more than 150 people, excluding residents and employees of the farm, may be gathered on
the farm at one time for the purpose of attending the event.
1.11.32 The event must be of no more than 24 hours in duration.
1.11.33 No more than 10 gatherings for an event of any type may occur on the farm within a single
calendar year.
1.11.34 The gathering for an event use and uses accessory to it must be located entirely within the farm
Residential footprint and/or the non-farm use footprint.
1.11.35 The non-farm use footprint shall be in accordance with the following:
a) On parcels that are less than 4 ha, the non-farm use footprint shall be a maximum of 500
m2.
b) On parcels that are 4 ha or greater but less than 8 ha, the non-farm use footprint shall be a
maximum of 1,500 m2.
c) On parcels that are 8 ha or larger but less than 16 ha, the non-farm use footprint shall be a
maximum of 2,000 m2.
d) On parcels that are 16 ha or greater, the non-farm use footprint shall be a maximum of
2,500 m2.
Agritourism
1.11.36 The Agritourism use shall be conducted in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission
Act and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.37 Agritourism activities must meet the following conditions:
a) The activity is conducted on agricultural land that is classified as a farm under the BC
Assessment Act.
b) Members of the public are ordinarily invited to the activity, whether or not a fee or other
charge is payable
c) No permanent facilities are constructed or erected in connection with the activity
1.11.38 Agritourism activities include:
a) An Agricultural heritage exhibit displayed on Agricultural land
b) A tour of the Agricultural land, an educational activity or demonstration in respect of all or
part of the farm operation conducted on that Agricultural land, and activities ancillary to any
of these
c) Cart, sleigh, and tractor rides on Agricultural land
d) Subject to Section 9 Horse Facilities of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation,
activities that promote or market livestock raised or kept on the Agricultural land, whether
or not the activity also involves livestock raised or kept elsewhere, including shows, cattle
driving and petting zoos
e) Dog trials held on Agricultural land
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f) Harvest festivals and other seasonal events held on the Agricultural land for the purpose of
promoting or marketing farm products produced on that Agricultural land
g) Corn mazes prepared using corn produced on the Agricultural land on which the activity is
taking place
1.11.39 Agritourism activities:
a) do not include any overnight accommodation.
b) exclude permanent commercial kitchen facilities.
1.11.40 Off-street parking for the Agritourism use must be located within the farm Residential footprint
area and/or the non-farm use footprint area and be in accordance with regulations of Part 3 in
this Bylaw.
Agritourism Accommodation
1.11.41 The Agritourism Accommodation use shall be conducted in accordance with the Agricultural
Land Commission Act and Regulation, and the provisions of this section.
1.11.42 Agritourism Accommodation must meet the following conditions:
a) The use is conducted on land that is classified as a farm under the BC Assessment Act.
b) There is an active agritourism use occurring on the property.
c) The use may only occur within the Single-Detached Dwelling in accordance with the Short-
Term Rental use and regulations.
d) Accommodation is provided on a seasonal and short-term basis only.
e) The total developed area for structures, landscaping, and access for the accommodation is
less than 5% of the parcel area.
Non-Farm Uses
1.11.43 Site specific uses approved as non-farm use applications are authorized in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Agricultural Land Commission approval, and subject to the
Agricultural Land Commission Act and related regulations.
Site Specific Uses
1.11.44 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
LOT 2, DISTRICT LOT 3555, VAP14939
a) Notwithstanding Section 1.11.42(c), on this property, up to 5 sleeping units are permitted
for agritourism accommodation.
b) Of the 5 sleeping units,
a. Up to three units can be geodesic domes.
b. Up to two units can be prefabricated A-Frame cabins.
c) A business licence is required for agritourism accommodation.
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1.12 Neighbourhood Commercial One Zone
(C1)
Zone Intent:
1.12.1 To provide local neighbourhood-level convenience Commercial Uses with associated Residential
uses.
Permitted Uses:
1.12.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Café
Convenience Store
Office
Personal Services
Retail
Apartment
Mobile Vending
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Townhouse
Two-Unit Dwelling
Density:
1.12.3 The maximum Gross Floor Area for any one commercial use is 500 m2.
1.12.4 Density is a maximum of 25 units per ha and a Floor Area Ratio of 0.8.
1.12.5 If 100% of the Residential units in the development meet the definition of Rental Housing, and
not less than 100% of the Gross Floor Area above a Floor Area Ratio of 0.8 is developed as
Residential units, then density will be permitted up to a maximum 50 units per ha and a Floor
Area Ratio of 1.6.
Siting
1.12.6 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
6.0 m
6.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.12.7 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal
9.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.12.8 The maximum Lot Coverage is 45%.
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Subdivision:
1.12.9 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
1,000 m2
Minimum Lot Width
15.0 m
Conditions of Use
1.12.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Residential dwellings shall be located above the first floor of the building or in a detached building
behind the mixed-use building and shall be provided with a separate entrance from the exterior
of the building
b) All properties and parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section
3.11.
Site Specific Uses
1.12.11 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
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1.13 Tourist and Marine Commercial Two Zone
(C2)
Zone Intent:
1.13.1 To provide a range of land and water-based Tourist Commercial uses.
Permitted Uses:
1.13.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Civic Use
Liquor Primary Establishment
Marina
Restaurant
Retail
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Tourist Accommodation
Assembly
Campground
Caretaker Dwelling
Laundromat
Mobile Vending
Density:
1.13.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.13.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
6.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m*
3.0 m
6.0 m*
6.0 m
6.0 m*
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
*Where a lot line abuts a residential zone
Height
1.13.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal
12 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.13.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 40%.
Subdivision:
1.13.7 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
With Community Sewer System
1,000 m2
Without Community Sewer System
2,000 m2
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Conditions of Use
1.13.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Residential use is limited to one Caretaker Dwelling unit per commercial business shall not exceed
a maximum Gross Floor Area of 90.0 m2 or may consist of one live-aboard or one floating home
b) Maximum Gross Floor Area for retail use on a single Lot is 380 m2
c) Campground use requires a 1 ha minimum Lot Area
d) All properties and parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section
3.11.
Site Specific Uses
1.13.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
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1.14 Regional Commercial Three Zone
(C3)
Zone Intent:
1.14.1 To provide service and retail commercial development that serves the greater Sechelt area by
offering Tourist Accommodation, Restaurant, convenience commercial and Retail Uses along
major streets.
Permitted Uses:
1.14.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Assembly
Automotive Commercial
Cannabis Retail Store
Civic Use
Commercial School
Gas Station
Liquor Primary Establishment
Office
Personal Services
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Tourist Accommodation
Veterinary Clinic
Caretaker Dwelling
Mobile Vending
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Density:
1.14.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.14.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
8.0 m
3.0 m
8.0 m*
3.0 m
10.0 m*
5.0 m
10.0 m*
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
*Where a lot line abuts a residential zone
Height
1.14.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal
12.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Lot Coverage:
1.14.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 45%.
Subdivision:
1.14.7 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
800 m2
Minimum Lot Width
15.0 m
Minimum Lot Depth
30 m
Conditions of Use
1.14.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Caretaker Dwelling units must be located above the first storey of the building and shall be
provided with a separate entrance at grade from the exterior of the building
b) 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 2.0 m to a Front Lot
Line
c) The area between the Front Lot Line and the display yard shall be landscaped, except where
crossed by driveways
d) Any part of the lot used or intended to be used for an exterior storage area shall be enclosed by
view obscuring fence with a minimum Height of 2.0 m on any side visible from an adjacent lot or
street and no storage material shall extend higher than 3.0 m
e) Notwithstanding Section 3.11, a minimum of 25% of the lot shall be landscaped with vegetation.
Parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section 3.11.
Site Specific Uses
1.14.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the Lots listed by legal description:
Site Specific Uses
Parcel K, D.L. 1028, Plan LMP51037 (Sunshine Coast Highway)
a) Autobody Repair and Automotive Service are permitted as accessory to the Retail use
b) The garden centre and outdoor display area associated with the retail use shall not exceed an
area of 682 m2
c) No building or structure except a fence shall be located within:
i.
55 m from Front Lot Line
ii.
15 m of a Rear Lot Line where a lot abuts a lot in a Residential zone
iii.
30 m of a side lot line where a lot abuts a lot in a Residential zone
d) No building or structure shall exceed 10.5 m in Height
e) Off-street parking shall include 125 Parking Spaces.
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1.15 Downtown Centre Commercial Four Zone
(C4)
Zone Intent:
1.15.1 To provide for a mix of retail, office, Tourist Commercial, cultural, and civic facilities, and
Apartment units within the downtown core.
Permitted Uses:
1.15.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Cannabis Retail Store
Community Care Facility
Drop-in Centre
Funeral Parlour
Gas Station
Indoor Recreation Facility
Liquor Primary Establishment
Office
Personal Services
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Tourist Accommodation
Veterinary Clinic
Apartment
Mobile Vending
Density
1.15.3 Density is a maximum of 50 units per ha and a Floor Area Ratio of 1.4.
1.15.4 If 100% of the Residential units in the development meet the definition of rental housing, and
not less than 100% of the Gross Floor Area above a Floor Area Ratio of 1.4 is developed as
Residential units, then density will be permitted up to a maximum 100 units per ha and a Floor
Area Ratio of 2.8.
Siting
1.15.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
0 m
3.0 m
0 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.15.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal
12.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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1.15.7 Additional Height may be considered on a case-by-case scenario through development variance
permit or amendment to the zoning bylaw, subject to review of OCP policies respecting Height
and density bonusing.
Lot Coverage:
1.15.8 The maximum Lot Coverage is 75%.
Subdivision:
1.15.9 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
550 m2
Conditions of Use
1.15.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Required off-site parking and its access shall not be located in the front yard or front Setback if
the Lot has a rear lane or street
b) Apartment dwellings shall be located above the first storey of the building and shall be provided
with a separate entrance from the exterior of the building
c) All properties and parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section
3.11.
Site Specific Uses
1.15.11 Properties with pre-existing automotive commercial and service commercial businesses in the
Downtown are deemed lawful non-confirming in current use to remain but may not expand
without site-specific consideration of zoning.
1.15.12 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
Lot C, Block G, D.L. 304, Plan 10030 (Wharf Ave Shelter)
a) The following uses are permitted:
i.
Shelter Residential
Parcel C, Block 11, D.L. 303 and 304, Plan 8643 (TELUS Living)
a) No building or structure shall be located within:
i.
6.60 metres of the Front Lot Line above the third storey
ii.
6.35 metres of the rear lot lone above the third storey
iii.
16.50 metres of the north lot line above the third storey
iv.
4.50 metres of the south lot line above the third storey
b) The maximum Lot Coverage shall be 80% at grade and 40% above the third storey.
c) No building shall exceed 6 storeys or 20 metres in Height.
d) Off-street parking shall be provided at the following rates:
i.
1.05 spaces per Apartment unit, including:
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ii.
one (1) shared vehicle space reserved for the exclusive use by an organization which
provides car-sharing services.
iii.
1 per 39 square metres for business, administration, professional offices, retail stores and
personal service establishments, including:
iv.
one (1) dedicated Electric Vehicle space with Level 2 charging capability.
v.
A maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the required Parking Spaces may be designated
"small car" with a size no less than 2.43 metres x 4.86 metres and with a minimum
clearance of 2.1 metres overhead.
e) All buildings must be constructed to meet the requirements of Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code.
f) 10% of Apartment Dwelling Units must be built as Adaptable Dwelling Units in accordance with
the BC Building Code.
Lot 1, Block G, D.L. 303 and 304 and Block P, D.L. 303 Plan EPP97250 (Community Services)
a) Subject to a Housing Agreement entered into with the District of Sechelt for affordable rental
housing no Principal Building shall exceed 22.0 m in Height
b) The required Parking Spaces for Office - General Commercial and Professional and Drop-in Centre
uses shall be provided at a rate of 1 per 45 square metres of floor area.
Lot A, Block B, D.L. 303, Reference Plan LMP18610 (Watermark)
a) The following uses are permitted:
i.
Apartment
ii.
Fitness centre
iii.
Office
iv.
Retail & mobile vending
v.
Personal Service Business
vi.
Veterinary clinic or dog grooming studio
vii.
Civic use
viii.
Live/Work Unit
b) A minimum of 167 off-street Parking Spaces shall be provided, as follows:
i.
Minimum 44 spaces for commercial and visitor purposes
ii.
Minimum 20 spaces for electric vehicle charging stations, with a minimum of two of these
charging stations allocated for visitor and commercial purposes
iii.
Minimum 2 spaces for car share use
iv.
Minimum 8 accessible spaces
v.
Maximum 22 spaces for small cars
vi.
A minimum of 15 scooter Parking Spaces shall be provided for residents.
vii.
A minimum of 50 bicycle Parking Spaces shall be provided for residents and a minimum of
10 spaces provided for public use.
C4 ZONED PROPERTIES DESIGNATED TRANSITION COMMERCIAL IN THE OCP
(005-222-028, 004-385-438, 009-975-217, 007-702-060, 009-703-985, 009-471-553, 007-124-392)
a) These regulations only apply to C4 zoned properties under Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 that
are designated Transition Commercial in the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 492, 2010.
b) Secondary suite is only permitted as an accessory use, and only in existing buildings that
have been constructed as of January 1, 2024.
c) A maximum of one secondary suite is permitted per property.
d) The secondary suite must be located in the basement, or if that is not possible then it can
be located on the ground floor.
e) Access and parking for the secondary suite must be from the rear lane.
f) The secondary suite must be used for long-term rental accommodation only.
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1.16 Downtown Centre Service Commercial Four A Zone
(C4A)
Zone Intent:
1.16.1 To provide for a limited amount of service commercial, Retail, office, civic facilities, and
Apartment units within the downtown core, primarily on Wharf Ave north of Dolphin Street.
Permitted Uses:
1.16.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Building Supply Store
Cannabis Retail Store
Funeral Parlour
Gas Station
Indoor Recreation Facility
Light Industry, Storage and Warehousing
Liquor Primary Establishment
Office
Parking Lot
Personal Services
Recycling Depot
Restaurant
Retail
Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Service and Repair
Veterinary Clinic
Apartment
Mobile Vending
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Density
1.16.3 Density is a combination of the number of permitted units measured at 50 units per ha and a
Floor Area Ratio of 1.4.
1.16.4 If 100% of the Residential units in the development meet the definition of rental housing, and
not less than 100% of the Gross Floor Area above a Floor Area Ratio of 1.4 is developed as
Residential units, then density will be permitted up to a maximum 100 units per ha and a Floor
Area Ratio of 2.8.
Siting
1.16.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
1.5 m
3.0 m
0 m
3.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
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Height
1.16.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
12.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
1.16.7 Additional Height may be considered on a case-by-case scenario through development variance
permit or amendment to the zoning bylaw, subject to review of OCP policies respecting Height
and density bonusing.
Lot Coverage:
1.16.8 The maximum Lot Coverage is 75%.
Subdivision:
1.16.9 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
550 m2
Conditions of Use
1.16.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Apartment dwellings shall be located above the first storey of the building and shall be provided
with a separate entrance from the exterior of the building
b) All properties and parking areas shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Section
3.11.
Site Specific Uses
1.16.11 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.17 Light Industrial One Zone
(I1)
Zone Intent:
1.17.1 To provide for a broad range of low intensity industrial uses and a limited range of Commercial
Uses that require large sites.
Permitted Uses:
1.17.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Autobody Repair
Automotive Commercial
Building Supply Establishment
Cannabis Production
Contractor Business
Food Processing Facility
Garden Nursery
Gas Station
Industry, Light
Kennel
Recreation Facility, Indoor
Recycling Depot
Research Establishment
Self-Storage Units
Service Utility
Veterinary Clinic
Caretaker Dwelling
Mobile Vending
Office
Restaurant
Retail
Shipping Container
Density
1.17.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.17.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
9.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
7.5 m*
7.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
*Where the lot abuts a residential use or zone.
Height
1.17.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Lot Coverage:
1.17.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 70%.
Subdivision:
1.17.7 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 2,000 m2
Conditions of Use
1.17.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Maximum Gross Floor Area of caretaker residence is 100 m2 and not more than one unit shall be
permitted per Lot
b) A Restaurant use shall be limited to 150 m2 of Gross Floor Area, exclusive of the kitchen.
c) Any accessory office or accessory retail use shall be limited to a maximum of 50% of the Gross
Floor Area of the principal use.
d) Areas for sale of goods manufactured on the lot shall not exceed 20% of the Gross Floor Area of
the principal use
e) No industrial use shall discharge or emit across Lot Lines any odours, toxic or noxious vapours or
gases, heat, glare, radiation, or recurrent ground vibration
f) A landscaped buffer at least 2.0 m wide must be installed and maintained adjacent to any public
road
g) No storage shall take place within any required front or side yard.
h) All development must comply with the regulations of Part 2 (General Regulations) and Part 3
(Parking Regulations) of this Zoning Bylaw.
Site Specific Uses
1.17.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
DL 1438, PID: 011-918-586 (6040 Sechelt Inlet Road)
a) Notwithstanding Section 1.16.2, the following use is permitted on the subject property
i.
Campground
b) The maximum number of permitted camp sites and recreational vehicle sites is 10 per hectare.
Lot P, D.L. 1438, Plan BCP36498 (Luch and McCarter)
c) Notwithstanding Section 1.16.2, the following uses are prohibited on the subject property:
i.
Aquaculture processing
ii.
Cannabis Production
iii.
Crematorium
iv.
Kennel
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1.18 Heavy Industrial Two Zone
(I2)
Zone Intent:
1.18.1 To provide for industrial uses that involve production of products from raw materials or
previously processed materials, as well as transportation, bulk handling, storage, and trucking
industries.
Permitted Uses:
1.18.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Autobody Repair
Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution
Cannabis Production
Commercial Composting Facility
Crematorium
Food Processing Facility
Gas Station
Industry, Heavy
Recycling Depot
Resource Extraction
Sawmill
Service Utility
Wrecking Yard
Caretaker Dwelling
Shipping Container
Density
1.18.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.18.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
10.0 m
10.0 m
12.0 m
12.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.18.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
14.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.18.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 50%.
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Subdivision:
1.18.7 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 1.75 ha.
Conditions of Use
1.18.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) A caretaker residence shall be located a minimum of 30 m from any industrial use and have a
maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2
b) No outdoor storage of materials or parking of industrial vehicles shall take place within any
required building Setback
c) Resource extraction processing is permitted in this zone and shall be located a minimum of 30.0
m from any lot line
d) A landscaped buffer at least 2.0 m wide shall be installed and maintained adjacent to any public
road
e) All development must comply with the regulations of Part 2 (General Regulations) and Part 3
(Parking Regulations) of this Bylaw.
Site Specific Uses
1.18.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.19 Industrial Airport Three Zone
(I3)
Zone Intent:
1.19.1 The intent of this zone is to provide for airport development and related uses.
Permitted Uses:
1.19.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Airport Industrial
Assembly
Cannabis Production
Caretaker Dwelling
Industry, Light
Restaurant
Retail
Shipping Container
Transportation Services
Wildfire Protection Services
Density
1.19.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.19.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.19.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.19.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 50%.
Subdivision:
1.19.7 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 2,000 m2
Conditions of Use
1.19.8 The following are conditions of use:
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Conditions of Use
a) Maximum Gross Floor Area of the Caretaker Dwelling is 100 m2 and not more than one unit shall
be permitted per Lot
b) Maximum Gross Floor Area for any Restaurant, office or retail use is 150 m2
c) No outdoor storage of materials shall take place within any required building Setback
d) All aircraft servicing and repair shall take place within an enclosed building
e) All development must comply with the regulations of Part 2 (General Regulations) and Part 3
(Parking Regulations) of this Zoning Bylaw.
Site Specific Uses
1.19.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.20 Working Waterfront Marine One Zone
(M1)
Zone Intent:
1.20.1 To provide for light industrial uses and marine businesses, including Tourist Commercial uses
and limited Residential. Uses in this zone may include a combination of upland and/or water-
based uses.
Permitted Uses:
1.20.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Artist Studio
Industrial, Light
Liquor Primary Establishment
Marina
Restaurant
Caretaker Dwelling
Live/Work Unit
Mobile Vending
Office
Retail
Seasonal Outdoor Market
Tourist Accommodation
Tourist Commercial
Density
1.20.3 A maximum of one Live/Work Unit per principal use is permitted and/or one Caretaker Dwelling
is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted use. Live/Work Units and Caretaker
Dwellings have a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.20.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
0 m
7.5 m
0 m
4.5 m*
0 m
4.5 m*
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
*Side adjacent to any flanking street, Residential or Rural Residential zone
Height
1.20.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.20.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 60%.
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Subdivision:
1.20.7 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 2,000 m2
Conditions of Use
1.20.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) One single Dwelling Unit, existing at the time of this bylaw adoption, is a permitted use, and may
remain or be rebuilt on the existing dwelling building footprint but may not increase in building
size or Gross Floor Area
b) Office and Retail uses shall not exceed a maximum combined Gross Floor Area of 150 m2 on any
Lot
Site Specific Uses
1.20.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.21 Marine Aquaculture Two Zone
(M2)
Zone Intent:
1.21.1 To provide for light industrial uses and marine businesses. Uses in this zone may include a
combination of upland and/or water-based uses.
Permitted Uses:
1.21.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Land-Based Aquaculture
Caretaker Dwelling
Density
1.21.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
Siting
1.21.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
Accessory
Structure
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
15.0 m
Height
1.21.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.21.6 The maximum Lot Coverage is 60%.
Subdivision:
1.21.7 The minimum Parcel Area for subdivision is 2,000 m2
Conditions of Use
1.21.8 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Caretaker Dwelling may consist of a floating home or live-aboard vessel
b) Any Caretaker live-aboard vessel or floating home must be equipped with a sewage holding tank
and be served by a sewage pump-out facility located on the upland lot
Site Specific Uses
1.21.9 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
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Site Specific Uses
Portion of Lot Block 6, DL 1410, Plan VAP4719; and Lot Block 7, DL 1410, Plan VAP4719; and Lot
Block 8, DL 1410, Plan VAP4719 as shown in figure below:
a) The following uses are permitted:
i.
uses permitted in the M2 Zone
ii.
aquaculture processing
b) Buildings shall not cover more than twelve decimal five (12.5%) percent of the area.
c) The building floor area used for aquaculture processing shall not exceed 372 square metres.
d) No building or structure except a fence shall be located within 15 m of the most southerly
boundary line of the Sub-Area.
e) No building or other structure shall exceed 5 m in Height.
Figure 2: Sub-Area Map for M2 Zone
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1.22 Water One Zone
(W1)
Zone Intent:
1.22.1 To provide for the recreational enjoyment of the marine waters and foreshore areas, to provide
public access, and to minimize impacts on the shoreline and marine ecology.
Permitted Uses:
1.22.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Private Moorage (with Provincial Tenure)
Moorage Buoy
Site Specific Uses
1.22.3 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.23 Water Two Zone
(W2)
Zone Intent:
1.23.1 To provide for marine-based businesses operating on the water's surface.
Permitted Uses:
1.23.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Marina
Office
Site Specific Uses
1.23.3 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.24 Park Conservation One Zone
(PA1)
Zone Intent:
1.24.1 The intent of this zone is to provide for park, outdoor recreation uses, and passive open space
areas.
Permitted Uses:
1.24.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Community Hall
Interpretive Centre
Marina
Park
Assembly
Caretaker Dwelling
Concession Stand
Mobile Vending
Density
1.24.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
1.24.4 More than one Principal Building is permitted.
Siting
1.24.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.24.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
8.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.24.7 The maximum Lot Coverage is 20%.
Site Specific Uses
1.24.8 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.25 Community and Civic One Zone
(CC1)
Zone Intent:
1.25.1 To provide for the educational, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, cultural, institutional
and civic services that are essential and beneficial to the community.
Permitted Uses:
1.25.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Child Care Centre, Major
Civic Use
Community Care Facility
Place of Worship
Recreation Facility, Indoor
School
Assembly
Caretaker Dwelling
Liquor Primary Establishment
Mobile Vending
Office
Restaurant
Retail
Density
1.25.3 A maximum of one Caretaker Dwelling is permitted per lot in conjunction with the permitted
use, with a maximum Gross Floor Area of 100 m2.
1.25.4 More than one Principal Building is permitted.
Siting
1.25.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.25.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.25.7 The maximum Lot Coverage is 30%.
Subdivision:
1.25.8 The minimum Lot Area for subdivision is as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
With Municipal Sewer System
900 m2
Without Municipal Sewer System
2,000 m2
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Conditions of Use
1.25.9 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) Maximum combined Gross Floor Area for Restaurant or Retail on any Lot is 150 m2
b) Maximum size of Restaurant or Liquor Primary Establishment is 150 m2 or 30 seats, whichever is
less
c) All development must comply with the regulations of Part 2 (General Regulations) and Part 3
(Parking Regulations) of this Bylaw.
Site Specific Uses
1.25.10 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
DL 1541 (Girl Guide Camp)
A Camp Assembly Use is permitted as a principal use.
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1.26 Institutional One Zone
(IN1)
Zone Intent:
1.26.1 To provide for a community care facility for long term care that is licensed and operated in
accordance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, the Residential Care Regulation,
and the Home and Community Care Policy Manual.
Permitted Uses:
1.26.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Community Care Facility
Outdoor Recreation
Density
1.26.3 The maximum Gross Floor Area, Footprint and Floor Area Ratio is as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Maximum Gross Floor Area
8,500 m2
Maximum Footprint
4,000 m2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.71 FAR
Siting
1.26.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Principal Use
18.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
Accessory
Structure
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Height
1.26.5 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Community Care Facility
13.0 m
Hospice Facility
8.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.26.6 All buildings and structures shall not cover more than 40% of the Lot Area
1.26.7 Impervious surfaces shall not cover more than 45% of the Lot Area
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Subdivision:
1.26.8 The minimum Lot Area for subdivision is as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
1.2 ha
Minimum Lot Width
144 m
Minimum Lot Depth
84 m
Landscaping and Screening
1.26.9 The landscape and screening criteria are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
The minimum width of the front (south)
landscaped buffer area
3.0 m
The minimum width of the side (west)
landscaped buffer area
4.0 m
The minimum Height of landscaped buffer area
plantings
2.0 m
Conditions of Use
1.26.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) A Porte Cochere projecting from the Principal Building may be located to within 10 m of the
property line.
Site Specific Uses
1.26.11 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
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1.27 Institutional Two Zone
(IN2)
Zone Intent:
1.27.1 To provide for supportive housing facilities.
Permitted Uses:
1.27.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Supportive Housing
Child Care, Minor
Retail
Height
1.27.3 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Structure
Maximum Height
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
Lot Coverage:
1.27.4 The maximum Lot Coverage of all buildings, structures, parking areas, and driveways combined
is 75%, with a maximum 35% Lot Coverage for parking areas and driveways.
Site Specific Uses
1.27.5 Despite the permitted uses and regulations for this zone, the following specific uses are
permitted, and specific conditions apply to the properties listed by legal description, subject to
all other applicable regulations in this zone:
Site Specific Uses
Lot 15, D.L. 303, Plan VAP8643 (Arrowhead)
a) The maximum number of Dwelling Units provided shall be 1 unit per 110 m2 of Lot Area.
b) Buildings and structures shall be Setback a minimum of:
i.
2.0 m from the east lot line, except that balconies and roof overhangs may project into
the Setback area to the extent of the lot lines
ii.
3.4 m from the north lot line, except that balconies and roof overhangs may project into
the Setback area by a maximum of 700 mm
iii.
2.0 m from the west lot line, except that balconies and roof overhangs may project into
the Setback area to the extent of the lot lines, and
iv.
5.0 m from the south lot line, except that balconies and roof overhangs may project into
the Setback area by a maximum of 700 mm
c) The minimum number of Parking Spaces provided shall be 10, including 1 space allocated for
accessible parking, 1 space for pick-up/drop-off, and a maximum of 3 spaces allocated for small
cars.
Lot A, D.L. 304, Plan EPP88019 (Raincity)
a) The maximum number of Dwelling Units shall be 1 unit per 200 m2 of Lot Area, or 50 units per ha
b) Notwithstanding section a), the number of Dwelling Units may be increased to 1 unit per 45.4 m2
(221 units per ha) of Lot Area or 40 Dwelling Units on the lot, whichever is less, so long as:
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i.
A minimum of four Dwelling Units are constructed to an adaptable accessibility standard
and four of the Dwelling Units are built to a wheelchair accessible standard.
ii.
All Dwelling Units are deemed affordable where the District and the owner have entered
into a Housing Agreement under section 583 of the Local Government Act, and
iii.
A no-subdivision covenant is registered on-title.
c) The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 1.10
d) The minimum Lot Area is 1,800 m2
e) The minimum Lot Width is 36.0 m
f) shall be Setback a minimum of:
i.
7.5 m from the west and east lot lines
ii.
5.0 m from the north lot line, and
iii.
3.0 m from the south lot line.
g) shall be Setback a minimum of 1.5 m from any lot line
h) Notwithstanding section g), Accessory Buildings shall not be located within the front yard
i)
All open spaces, pathways, building exits and entrances shall be lit with exterior downcast, energy
efficient lighting fixtures
j)
Notwithstanding Part 3 of the bylaw, the number of Parking Spaces provided may be decreased
to 5 spaces, with a minimum of 1 space designated for accessible parking, and 0 loading spaces,
subject to the following:
i.
A minimum of 15 covered bicycle Parking Spaces are provided
ii.
All Dwelling Units are deemed affordable where the District and the owner have entered
into a Housing Agreement under section 583 of the Local Government Act, and
iii.
A no-subdivision covenant is registered on-title.
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1.28 Comprehensive Development Zone -- East Porpoise Bay Resort and
Residential
(CD1)
Zone Intent
1.28.1 To provide for a golf course resort development with a seaside village. The regulations for this
zone shall be interpreted in accordance with Sub-Area Map CD1 Zone the development
agreement registered on the title to the properties in this zone provides additional development
conditions and requirements.
Permitted Uses
1.28.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Development Regulations and Density
A maximum of 575 Dwelling Units are permitted on Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
A maximum of 1,600 Dwelling Units are permitted within the entire development
Golf Course Zone - Areas 21, 22, 33 and 40
Principal Uses
Golf Course
Accessory Uses
Restaurant
Recreation Facility, Indoor
Outdoor Amenity Space
Home Business
Low Density Residential Zone- Areas 24, 34, 36
Permitted Uses
Single-Detached Dwelling
Two-Unit Dwelling
Accessory Uses
Home Business
Lot Area and dimensions
Area: 500 m2
Width: 15 m
Depth: 28 m
Height
10.5 m Principal Building
6.0 m Accessory Building
Minimum Setbacks
4.5 m Front Lot Line
5.0 m Rear Lot Line
7.5 m where a Rear Lot Line abuts a golf course
1.5 m Interior Side Lot Line
3.0 m Exterior Side Lot Line
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Medium Density Residential Zone - Areas 10, 14, 15, 16, 22, 26, 29,32, 35, 38, 42
Permitted Uses
Apartments
Single-Detached Dwelling
Townhouses
Accessory Uses
Home Business
Lot Area and Dimensions
Minimum Lot Area: 3000 m2
Minimum Lot Width and Depth: 30 m
Maximum Height
24 m Principal Building
6.0 m Accessory Building
Maximum Lot Coverage
45%
Minimum Setbacks (Single-Detached Dwelling and
Townhouses)
a) 6.0 m Front Lot Line
b) 10.0 m Rear Lot Line
c) 6.0 m Interior Lot Line
d) 7.5 m Exterior Lot Line
Minimum Setbacks (Apartments)
a) 5.0 m Front Lot Line
b) 10 m or the distance from the Rear Lot Line that
is equal to the Building Height, whichever is less
c) 7.5 m or the distance from the side Lot Line that
is equal to 0.6 times the Building Height,
whichever is less
d) 5.0 m to any Lot Line for parking structure
Mixed Use Seaside Village Zone - Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Permitted Uses
Apartment Above Ground Floor Commercial
Townhouses
Liquor Primary Establishment (Areas 2 and 3 Only)
Restaurant (Areas 2 and 3 Only)
Retail (Areas 2 and 3 Only)
Tourist Commercial
Minimum Lot Area
5,000 m2
Maximum Height
20 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
45%
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Minimum Setbacks
a) 5.0 m or the distance from the Front Lot Line
that is equal to 0.6 times the building Height,
whichever is less
b) 7.5 m or the distance from the Rear Lot Line
that is equal to the building Height, whichever
is less
c) 6.0 m or the distance from the side Lot Line
that is equal to 0.6 times the building Height,
whichever is less
d) Parking structure for Apartment building may
be located anywhere on the lot
Conditions of Use
The Gross Floor Area of uses other than residential
uses and Live/Work uses shall not exceed a
combined total of 2,180 m2 in Areas 2 through 9
Hotel Zone - Area 20
Principal Uses
Hotel
Accessory Uses within the Hotel Building
Liquor Primary Establishment
Personal Services
Restaurant
Spa
Maximum Height
24 m
Lot Coverage
45%
Siting
a) 4.5 m Front Lot Line
b) 4.5 m Real Lot Line
c) 3.0 m Side Lot Lines
Convenience Commercial Zone - Area 13
Permitted Uses
Apartments Above Ground Floor Commercial
Convenience store
Personal Services
Retail
Townhouses
Maximum Height
11.0 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
45%
Siting
a) 5.0 m Front Lot Line
b) 3.0 m Rear Lot Line
c) 3.0 m Side Lot Line
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Conditions of Use
a) The commercial/retail Gross Floor Area in Area
13 shall not exceed 820 m2
b) No building that has a mix of residential and
commercial use shall have a residential use on
the ground floor
Utility Zone - Areas 18, 27, 30, 38 and 44
Permitted Uses
Civic Use
Service Utility
Maximum Height
10 m
Minimum Setbacks
7.5 m from all Lot Lines
Maximum Lot Coverage
25%
Parks and Open Space Zone - Areas 1, 11, 12, 19, 25, 28 and 31
Permitted Uses
Park
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Figure 3: Sub-Area Map for CD1 Zone
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1.29 Comprehensive Development Zone -- Business Park
(CD2)
Zone Intent
1.29.1 To provide a comprehensively planned cluster of buildings designed to accommodate a variety
of commercial and non-noxious industrial activities.
Permitted Uses
1.29.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Commercial School
Commercial Use
Contractor Business
Industry, Light
Office
Personal Services
Research Establishment
Restaurant
Retail
Service Utility
Veterinary Clinic
Secondary Suite
Development Regulations
1.29.3 The development regulations for this zone are as follows:
Development Regulations
Maximum number of Accessory Dwellings,
Attached
11
Gross Floor Area and Floor Area Ratio
a) The maximum Gross Floor Area of all building
and structures is 27, 000 m2
b) The maximum Floor Area Ratio is 0.23
c) The maximum Gross Floor Area of a Secondary
Suite is 90 m2
Maximum Height
a) 14 m where the Setback is greater than 30 m to
a property line
b) 10.5 m where the Setback is less than 30 m to a
property line
Setbacks
a) 10 m front and Rear Lot Line
b) 10 m northern lot line
c) 40 m southern lot line
d) 30 m of the surveyed top of bank of Hudson
Creek
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1.30 Comprehensive Development Zone -- Seniors Lodge
(CD3)
Zone Intent
1.30.1 To provide for a residential complex with amenity services and spaces such as meal preparation,
laundry, transportation, and assembly areas on Lot B, District Lot 1331, Plan 18108.
Definitions
1.30.2 Congregate Housing means a residential housing facility that provides Apartment dwellings with
kitchens. Congregate housing must include the following:
1.30.3 Amenity services such as house cleaning, meal preparation, shuttle bus service, recreation
programming, and medical services
1.30.4 Guest Suites for the use of visitors with sleeping units and bathrooms; and
1.30.5 Amenity spaces such as a medical clinic, fitness centre, Restaurant, commercial kitchen, laundry,
beauty salon, reading room, crafts room, woodworking shop, multi-purpose room, and
administrative offices.
Permitted Uses
1.30.6 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Congregate Housing
Density
1.30.7 The maximum number of Dwelling Units and guest suites combined is 46.
Notwithstanding section 1.29.12, the maximum number of Dwelling Units and guest suites
combined may be increased to 193 units provided the applicable conditions from the Housing
Agreement are met.
Siting
1.30.8 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
All Other Sides
Principal Use
7.5 m
7.5 m
5.0 m
Height
1.30.9 The maximum Heights are as follows
Lot Coverage
1.30.10 The maximum Lot Coverage of all buildings and structures is 25%.
1.30.11 The maximum Lot Coverage of driveways and surface parking is 18%.
Structure
Maximum Height
All buildings and structures
17.5 m
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Conditions of Use
1.30.12 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) A minimum of 8% of the Gross Floor Area of the Congregate Housing use shall be allocated for
amenity space and guest suites combined
b) A minimum of 3,806 m2 of total Lot Area shall be dedicated as park
c) The minimum number of off-street Parking Spaces provided shall be 196, including 159 spaces for
residents, 20 spaces allocated for visitor parking, 16 spaces for staff parking, 40 spaces for
scooters, and 1 bus Parking Space.
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1.31 Comprehensive Development Zone -- Emerson
(CD4)
Zone Intent
1.31.1 To provide for a small-lot residential, bare land strata subdivision development.
Permitted Uses
1.31.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Single-Detached Dwelling
Home Business
Density
1.31.3 The maximum number of Dwelling Units for all properties forming part of this zone shall be 4.
1.31.4 Notwithstanding section 1.30.9, the maximum number of permitted Dwelling Units may be
increased to 50 if a Housing Agreement is formulated between the Owner of the lands and the
District under the Local Government Act to provide 5 affordable housing units.
1.31.5 The maximum number of Dwelling Units per bare land strata lot shall be 1.
Siting
1.31.6 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Side Abutting a
Highway or
Strata Road
Side between
strata lots
subject to
housing
agreement
All Other Sides
Principal Use
5 m
5 m
3.0 m
0 m
One side - 3 m
Other side - 1.5
m
Accessory Buildings or Structures
1.5 m
1.31.7 Notwithstanding section 1.30.3, all garages facing a highway or strata road shall be Setback a
minimum of 7.0 m from the sidewalk and curb.
Height
1.31.8 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Number of Storeys
1.31.9 The maximum number of storeys for Single-Detached Dwellings is two.
1.31.10 The maximum number of storeys for Accessory Buildings is 1.
Lot Coverage
1.31.11 The maximum Lot Coverage is 35%.
Structure
Maximum Height
Single-Detached Dwelling
8.0 m
Accessory Structure
5.0 m
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Subdivision
1.31.12 The subdivision regulations for bare land strata lots are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
Strata Lots subject to a Housing Agreement - 325 m2
All other lots - 416 m2
Minimum Lot Width
Strata Lots subject to a Housing Agreement - 13.9 m
All other lots - 15 m
Conditions of Use
1.31.13 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) The minimum area of common amenity space provided in the form of a park shall be 10,375 m2
b) Covered, unenclosed front porches may project a maximum of 1.5 m into a front yard Setback
provided that the encroachment is not more than 4.5 m2 in area
c) The minimum width of Single-Detached Dwellings shall be 6.0 m
d) The minimum climate controlled habitable living area of a Single-Detached Dwelling shall be 40%
of the building length or 7.3 m, whichever is greater.
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1.32 Comprehensive Development Zone -- RTC Properties
(CD5)
Zone Intent
1.32.1 To facilitate a mixed form, multi-unit residential development.
Permitted Uses
1.32.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Apartment
Townhouse
Home Business
Density
1.32.3 The maximum number of permitted Dwelling Units for the area shown on Figure 4 is 20.
Siting
1.32.4 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
North
East
South
West
All buildings
5.0 m
4.5 m
1.0 m
3.0 m
1.32.5 No building or structure shall be located within 3.0 m of another building or structure.
Height
1.32.6 The maximum Heights are as follows, in reference to subzones shown on Figure 4:
Lot Coverage
1.32.7 The maximum Lot Coverage is 40%, including all parking areas.
1.32.8 Unenclosed balconies and extended roof overhangs attached to buildings may occupy a
maximum of 10% of additional Lot Area.
Subdivision
1.32.9 The subdivision regulations for bare land strata lots are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
8,000 m2
Structure
Maximum Height
All Buildings and structures
a) Subzone A - 13.5 m
b) Subzone B - 10.5 m
c) Subzone C - 7.5 m
d) Subzone D - 10.5 m
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Conditions of Use
1.32.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) A minimum of 0.2 Parking Spaces per Dwelling Unit shall be provided for visitor parking
b) A minimum of 10% of Parking Spaces provided shall be allocated for small vehicles. Parking Spaces
for small vehicles shall be a minimum of 2.5 m wide and 5.0 m in length
c) A minimum of one Parking Space per building shall be provided for accessible parking
d) Buildings in Subzone A shall have a maximum building width of 45 m.
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Figure 4: Sub-Area Map for CD5 Zone
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1.33 Comprehensive Development Zone -- Greenecourt
(CD6)
Zone Intent
1.33.1 To facilitate an affordable supportive housing development for seniors.
Permitted Uses
1.33.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Supportive Housing
Childcare, Minor
Home Business
Density
1.33.3 The maximum number of Dwellings Units for each area shown on Figure 5 is as follows:
a) Area 1 - 104 with a Housing Agreement
b) Area 2 - 65 with a Housing Agreement
c) Area 3 - 46 with a Housing Agreement
1.33.4 The maximum Floor Area Ratio for each area shown on Figure 3 is as follows:
a) Area 1 - 1.76
b) Area 2 - 1.60
c) Area 3 - 1.00
Siting
1.33.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines for each area shown on Figure 5 are as follows:
Structure
North
East
South
West
Area 1 - All buildings and structures
6.0 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
6.5 m
Area 2 - All buildings and structures
5.0 m
3.75 m
7.5 m
6.5 m
Area 3 - All buildings and structures
6.0 m
6.0 m
7.5 m
6.0 m
1.33.6 Notwithstanding section 1.32.3, the building separation distance between Lot 1 and Strata Lots
1 and 2 in Area 1 shall be a minimum of 10.0 m.
Height
1.33.7 The maximum Heights are as follows, in reference to subzones shown on Figure 5:
Lot Coverage
1.33.8 The maximum Lot Coverage is 55%, with the minimum area allocated to open space being 30%.
Structure
Maximum Height
Area 1 - Principal Buildings and structures
17.5 m
Area 2 - Principal buildings and structures
13.0 m
Area 3 - Principal buildings and structures
10.5 m
All other buildings and structures
6.0 m
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Subdivision
1.33.9 The subdivision regulations are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Minimum Lot Area
Area 1 - 4,000 m2
Area 2 - 2,500 m2
Area 3 - 5,000 m2
Conditions of Use
1.33.10 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) All open spaces, pathways, building exits, and building entrances shall be lit with exterior,
downcast, energy efficient, lighting fixtures
b) The minimum number of off-street Parking Spaces provided shall be 70
c) The minimum number of off-street loading spaces provided shall be 1
d) The minimum number of covered bicycle and scooter Parking Spaces provided shall be 40.
Figure 5: Sub-Area Map for CD6 Zone
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1.34 Comprehensive Development Zone -- The Trails
(CD7)
Zone Intent
1.34.1 To facilitate rural subdivision development comprising single family lots, multifamily residences,
parks, and open space.
Permitted Uses
1.34.2 The permitted Principal and Accessory Uses are as follows:
Principal Uses
Accessory Uses
Single Family Zone (RES SF)
Single-Detached Dwelling
Home Business
Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit on Lots Greater
than 2,000 m2
Residential Multi Family Zone (RES MF)
Two-Unit Dwelling
Townhouse
Home Business
Parks and Open Space Zone (PA-1)
Community Hall
Park
Place of Worship
Density
1.34.3 The maximum number of permitted Dwelling Units is 170.
1.34.4 The maximum number of units per ha in the RES MF zone is 40.
Siting
1.34.5 The minimum Setbacks from lot lines are as follows:
Structure
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
Single Family Zone (RES SF)
Principal Use
6.5 m
7.0 m, except 8.0 m
when abutting a
park
2.0 m
3.0 m
Accessory Buildings
and Structures
3.0 m
Multi Family Zone (RES MF)
All buildings and
structures
7.5 m
5.0 m
3.0 m
2.5 m
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Height
1.34.6 The maximum Heights are as follows:
Lot Coverage
1.34.7 In the RES SF Zone, the maximum Lot Coverage shall be:
1.34.8 15% on lots greater than 4,000 m2
1.34.9 20% on lots between 2,000 m2 and 4,000 m2
1.34.10 30% on lots less than 2,000 m2.
1.34.11 In the RES MF Zone, the maximum Lot Coverage shall be 45%.
Subdivision
1.34.12 The subdivision regulations for bare land strata lots are as follows:
Criteria
Regulation
Single Unit Zone (RES SF)
Minimum Lot Area
1,000 m2
Minimum Lot Width
23.0 m
Conditions of Use
1.34.13 The following are conditions of use:
Conditions of Use
a) The uses listed in Section 1.32.2 (Permitted Uses) are the uses permitted in the specific areas
identified in Figure 6.
Structure
Maximum Height
Single-Unit Zone (RES SU)
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
6.0 m
Multi-Unit Zone (RES MU)
Principal Use
10.5 m
Accessory Structure
6.0 m
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Figure 6: Sub-Area Map for CD7 Zone
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GENERAL
2.1
Uses Permitted in All Zones
2.1.1
The following uses are permitted in all zones:
a) Parks, trails, and playgrounds
b) Child Care, Minor or Major
c) Utility services, provided that any building or structure does not exceed a Gross Floor Area
of 25 m2
d) Electric vehicle charging station
e) Accessory Building or Structure, and
f) Emergency Services (police, fire, ambulance, search, and rescue).
2.2
Uses Prohibited in All Zones
2.2.1
Unless specifically permitted in a zone, the following uses, buildings, and structures are
prohibited in all zones:
a) no wrecked, derelict, unlicensed, or abandoned motor vehicle, trailer, recreational vehicle
boat, vessel, aircraft, engine, frame, chassis, body, box, machinery, used building
materials, appliances, or any portion thereof, shall be kept, stored or parked in any zone,
except within a fully enclosed building that is permitted by this bylaw.
b) Rental of boats or floating vessels for Short-Term Rental.
c) Habitable residential use of movable structures, vehicles or boats that are not located on
water.
2.3
Accessory Dwelling Units, Secondary Suites, and Caretaker Dwelling Units
2.3.1
Where a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or Secondary Suite is permitted the following
conditions shall apply:
a) A Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit shall have a maximum Gross Floor Area of 120 m2. Any
garage or workspace attached to the same building is included in the calculation of Gross
Floor Area for the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
b) A Secondary Suite does not contain a Gross Floor Area maximum.
c) A Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit or Secondary Suite must not be divided from the
primary Dwelling Unit to create two separate parcels within a building strata.
2.3.2
Where a Secondary Suite is permitted the following conditions shall apply:
a) A maximum of one Secondary Suite is permitted per Dwelling Unit in a Single-Detached
Dwelling or Two-Unit Dwelling.
b) A Secondary Suite does not contain a Gross Floor Area maximum.
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2.4
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
2.4.1
Where an Accessory Building or Structure is attached to the Principal Building, it shall comply
with all Bylaw requirements applicable to the Principal Building.
2.4.2
An Accessory Building or Structure shall not be used as a dwelling, except as otherwise provided
for in this Bylaw.
2.4.3
The combined Gross Floor Area of all Accessory Buildings is dependent on Lot Area and is stated
the following table:
Lot Area
Maximum Gross Floor Area
Less than 500 m2
35 m2
Greater than 500 m2 to 900 m2
50 m2
Greater than 900 m2 to 2,000 m2
100 m2
Greater than 2,000 m2 to 10,000 m2 (1 ha) 150 m2
Greater than 1 ha
250 m2
2.4.4
The combined Gross Floor Area of all Accessory Buildings is not included in the calculation of
Gross Floor Area for the Principal Building.
2.4.5
A farm building used for Agricultural purposes in accordance with the ALR act and regulations is
exempt from the maximum Gross Floor Area regulations for Accessory Buildings.
2.4.6
Despite the minimum Setbacks specified in each zone, one Accessory Building or Structure may
be sited to within 1.0 m of any Lot Line if:
a) The Accessory Building or Structure has a Gross Floor Area less than 10 m2.
b) The Height of the Accessory Building or Structure does not exceed 4 m.
2.5
Temporary Buildings and Structures
2.5.1
A temporary building or structure shall not be used as a Dwelling Unit, unless otherwise
provided in this Bylaw.
2.5.2
A temporary building or structure may be erected for construction purposes on a lot being
developed for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction.
2.5.3
Recreational vehicles, trailers, sales office, or site office are permitted as temporary buildings or
structures when in conjunction with development on a lot with an active building permit, and
subject to the provision of recreational vehicles, trailers, sales office, or site office having
approved water, power and sanitary sewage disposal facilities.
2.6
Shipping Containers
2.6.1
One movable Shipping Container may be temporarily placed or stored on a lot in a Residential
zone where Single- Detached Dwellings are permitted, where:
a) A valid Building Permit has been issued for an alteration or addition to an existing Single-
Detached Dwelling until the permit is completed or expires.
b) An individual or family is moving into or out of a Dwelling for a period not to exceed 30 days.
2.6.2
Subject to Building Permit requirements one permanent Shipping Container is permitted per
parcel as an accessory use on a lot in an Industrial zone.
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2.6.3
Shipping Containers shall be sited in accordance with individual zone regulations for Accessory
Structures.
2.6.4
Shipping Containers may only be stacked in Industrial zones to a maximum of two containers
high, where the lot is not adjacent to a Residential Zone.
2.6.5
No more than one Shipping Container is permitted on a parcel in the Agriculture Zone.
2.6.6
No person or occupier shall use a Shipping Container for any cannabis-related use, including but
not limited to, cultivation, storage, processing, packaging, or research.
2.7
Home Business
2.7.1
Home Business are a permitted accessory use in any Dwelling Unit, subject to the following
conditions:
a) A Home Business shall be incidental to the primary residential use.
b) A business license is required for a Home Business.
c) Subject to regulations of the Sign Bylaw, as amended, no external indication that the
Dwelling Unit or Accessory Building are used for a purpose other than its principal use
d) The number of Home Businesses permitted is two per property or one per Dwelling Unit,
whichever is greater.
e) No external storage or display of materials, equipment, or finished products.
f) The premise shall not be used for assembly related uses or occupancies and shall not create,
at any time, a nuisance from noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odour, heat, glare, electrical or
radio disturbance.
g) Must not include vehicle repair or maintenance, body shops, metal fabrication, the sale of
goods not produced on the premises, the production or sale of highly combustible products.
h) Employees are residents of the property and up to one non-resident on-site employee may
be employed by the business.
i)
Shall not exceed a total floor area of 30% of the combined Gross Floor Area of the Dwelling
Unit or 90 m2 whichever is less.
2.8
Short-Term Rental
2.8.1
Short-Term Rental use, where permitted in a dwelling within residential and rural residential
zones, subject to the following conditions:
a) Short-Term Rental is only permitted in a Dwelling Unit that is the Short-Term Rental
operator's principal residence or an Accessory Dwelling Unit that is located on the principal
residence property.
b) For the purposes of operating Short-Term Rental, a person cannot have more than one
principal residence.
c) The Short-Term Rental of part of an Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted year-round so long
as the Short-Term Rental operator is living on the property during the guest stay and the
rental is limited to no more than two accessory units at a time.
d) The Short-Term Rental of a Dwelling Unit is permitted year-round so long as the Short-Term
Rental operator is living in the unit during the guest stay and is limited to no more than
three bedrooms rented at a time.
e) Short-Term Rental is not permitted in a recreational vehicle, motor vehicle, tent, boat or any
other structure that is not a Dwelling Unit.
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f) The Short-Term Rental of more than two accessory units on a principal residence property,
requires a valid Temporary Use Permit from the District of Sechelt.
g) No external indication shall exist that a Dwelling Unit or portion thereof is used as Short-
Term Rental, except for a single sign not exceeding 0.3 m2 in area.
h) Parking must be provided as indicated in a submitted parking plan that is in accordance with
Section 3 of this bylaw. One parking stall per bedroom used for Short-Term Rental use is
required.
i)
Short-Term Rental of a secondary residence is not permitted without a valid Temporary Use
Permit from the District of Sechelt.
j)
A valid District of Sechelt Business Licence is required for the conduct of any Short-Term
Rental use.
2.9
Urban Agriculture
2.9.1
Growing and sales of plants is permitted in any zone.
2.9.2
One roadside stand no larger than 10 m2 is permitted per lot.
2.9.3
In addition to the maximum Gross Floor Area for Accessory Buildings in 2.4.3 Greenhouses
accessory to a residential use may utilize an additional 30 m2 per lot.
Urban Hens and Rabbits
2.9.4
Urban hens and rabbits are permitted in Residential zones, other than the RM1 and RM2 zones,
in conformity with the following regulations:
a) The maximum number of hens or rabbits permitted in Residential zones is dependent upon
Lot Area as follows:
Lot Area
Maximum Number of Hens or Rabbits
Less than 2,000 m2
6
Greater than 2,000 m2 to 1 ha
12
Greater than 1 ha
Unlimited
b) No limitation on the number of hens or rabbits less than 20 weeks old.
c) A water source, including supplemental non-potable water, on the Lot.
d) A coop and an enclosure are not permitted within a front yard.
e) A coop is not permitted to be located within 5.0 m of any exterior, interior, or Rear Lot Line.
f) The raising of hens or rabbits shall be conducted in a manner as to not attract wildlife,
including a properly constructed enclosure to exclude or deter wildlife predators, storing
and providing feed in a secure location not easily accessed by wildlife.
g) The keeping of hens or rabbits shall not contribute to noise, odour, dust, or nuisance to the
immediate neighbourhood and must comply with the Property Maintenance Bylaw and
Noise Bylaw.
2.9.5
Properties with hens and rabbits are required to register for a free BC Premises ID (BC PID)
assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Apiculture (Beekeeping)
2.9.6
Apiculture is a permitted accessory use in Residential zones, other than the RM1 and RM2
zones, subject to:
a) The maximum number of beehives permitted in Residential zones is dependent upon Lot
Area as follows:
Lot Area
Number of Hives
Less than 750 m2
Not permitted
Greater than 750 m2 to 1500 m2
2 beehives
Greater than 1500 m2 to 1 ha
4 beehives
Greater than 1 ha
Unlimited
b) The number of hives on a property may briefly be greater than the specified maximum for a
short period of time to allow for temporary housing of a split colony.
c) An adequate water source for the bees, including supplemental non-potable water, on the
Lot, but not within 3.0 m of any exterior, interior, or Rear Lot Line.
d) The hive entrance must be a minimum of 6.0 m away from any lot line.
e) The side and rear of the hives must be a minimum of 3.0 m away from any exterior, interior,
or Rear Lot Line.
f) The hive must be located behind a solid fence or hedge that is 2.0 m in Height and that runs
parallel to the property line.
2.10 Calculating Height and Grade
2.10.1 The lower of the average Finished Grade or average Natural Grade, each calculated separately,
will be used in building Height and Floor Area Ratio calculations.
2.10.2 To calculate the average finished grade and average natural grade for the building:
a) calculate the average grade elevation for each wall section having a constant grade along
the finished grade and natural grade wall section by dividing the grade elevation at each end
by 2, then multiply this average grade elevation by the length of that wall section.
b) add the resulting numbers for each section of wall.
c) divide this total number by the total perimeter wall length of the building. This will be the
average grade.
2.10.3 Where the undisturbed ground level of natural grade cannot be ascertained because of existing
landscaping, buildings or structures, and appears to have been significantly altered, the level of
natural grade shall be determined by the Municipal Building Inspector, who may rely on the
professional opinion of a British Columbia Land Surveyor on the determination of natural grade
at the cost of the property owner.
2.11 Height and Setback Exemptions
2.11.1 Height is regulated in specific zones and the calculation of Height excludes the following:
a) spires, domes, and minarets on places of worship.
b) Chimneys.
c) flag poles.
d) communications antennae.
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e) solar panels on buildings
f) wind power equipment
g) transmission towers
h) elevators and ventilation machinery
i)
farm buildings including silos.
2.11.2 The exemption applies provided that such structures:
a) occupy no more than 5% of the Lot Area
b) if situated on a building, occupy not more than 15% of the roof area of the Principal
Building, except for solar panels, which shall not occupy more than 50% of the roof area nor
extend past the plane of the exterior walls below
c) in the case of communications antennae, solar panels, and wind power equipment, project
no more than 1.0 m above the roof Height.
2.11.3 Heat pumps, central air conditions units and other similar mechanical equipment associated
with a Single-Detached, Two-Unit Dwelling or Townhouse, shall not be located in a front yard, or
in a side yard, where the minimum required Setback is 1.5 m or less, and shall be located a
minimum of 4.5 m to side lot lines and a minimum of 3.0 m from a Rear Lot Line, and shall be
screened from view from a public street.
2.12 Fences
2.12.1 Fences may be sited within the minimum Setbacks established in a zone.
2.12.2 Height is determined by measuring vertically from either natural grade or finished grade,
whichever is lower, to the highest portion of the fence, including lattice or wires on top of the
main structure of the fence.
2.12.3 Where a fence is situated atop a retaining wall, the Height of the fence shall include the Height
of the retaining wall if the fence and the retaining wall are located less than 1.0 m from each
other and shall be measured in accordance with section 2.13.3.
2.12.4 Fences located within a front yard Setback shall have a maximum Height of 1.2 m.
2.12.5 Fences located outside a front yard Setback shall have a maximum Height of 2.0 m.
2.13 Retaining Walls
2.13.1 A single retaining wall may not exceed 1.2 m in Height.
2.13.2 A combined system of retaining walls may exceed 1.2 m in Height, provided that it is stepped
and has a ratio not of less than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical in Height.
2.13.3 Any retaining wall including any fence portion situated on top the retaining wall cannot exceed
2.0 m in combined Height from lowest natural grade. Guardrails required by the applicable
building code are not considered to be a fence in this circumstance.
2.14 Landscape, Buffers and Screening
2.14.1 Where a commercial, industrial or Apartment use abuts a street, any required Setback not used
for permitted parking or a driveway, shall be developed and maintained with landscaping.
2.14.2 Where industrial or Commercial Use is adjacent to residential use, all required Setbacks along
the common lot line(s), other than the areas used for driveways, shall be provided and
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maintained with landscaping screening on the industrial lot with a minimum Height of 1.5 m,
unless otherwise provided for in an approved development permit.
2.14.3 All rooftop mechanical and electrical equipment, other than in rural or Agricultural zones, shall
be screened from view from a public street or adjacent lots at grade level.
2.15 Natural Boundary Setbacks and Flood Control Requirements
Natural Boundary Setbacks
2.15.1 Development Permit Areas in the Official Community Plan shall be referenced for supplemental
regulation of potential flood hazards related to streams, creeks, and marine shorelines.
2.15.2 In addition to any other parts of this Bylaw, no Building, Dwelling or Accessory Building or
Structure or any part thereof shall be constructed, reconstructed, moved, extended, or located:
a) within 7.5 m of the natural boundary of a lake, swamp, or pond.
b) within 15 m of the natural boundary of the sea or creek.
c) within 30 m of the natural boundary of Chapman Creek and Gray Creek.
Flood Construction Level
2.15.3 The underside of any floor system, or the top of any pad supporting any space or room,
including a manufactured home, that is used for dwelling purposes, business, storage of goods
or belongings, or any other occupancy, must be above the flood construction level as follows:
a) 0.6 m above the natural ground elevation taken at any point on the perimeter of the
building for locations on the alluvial fans of Chapman Creek, Gray Creek, ts'uḵw'um (Wilson
Creek), Angus Creek, Irvine, and Burnett Creek
b) 1.5 m above the natural boundary of Chapman Creek and Gray Creek
c) 1.5 m above the natural boundary of a lake, swamp or pond any other watercourse
d) 2.0 m above the natural boundary of the sea.
2.15.4 The required elevation may be achieved by structural elevation of the said habitable, business,
or storage area or by compacted landfill on which any building is to be constructed or mobile
home or unit located, or by a combination of both structural elevation and landfill. No area
below the required elevation shall be used for the installation of furnaces or other fixed
equipment susceptible to damage by floodwater.
Exemptions
2.15.5 The requirement to provide a flood construction level assessment and to elevate buildings to
the flood construction level do not apply in the following circumstances:
a) That portion of a building or structure to be used as an open carport woodshed, garden
shed, gazebos, decks, carport
b) On-loading and off-loading facilities associated with water-oriented industry
c) Where the underside of the floor system is required to be elevated to a flood construction
level, the maximum building Height established in a zone is measured from the flood
construction level.
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2.16 Cannabis
Cannabis Personal Use
2.16.1 Growing of cannabis is prohibited in any zone except in accordance with the following or the
growing of not more than four cannabis plants per household for personal use from licensed
seeds or seedlings from licensed suppliers in accordance with federal legislation.
2.16.2 Except for the Personal Cannabis use, no residential property shall be used for the cultivation or
production of cannabis, except as authorized under the Cannabis Act, as amended.
2.16.3 Cultivation under the Cannabis Regulations and Cannabis Act may not occur in a multi-unit
development or in any structure that does not have a Building Permit for a Cannabis Production
facility.
Cannabis Retail Stores
2.16.4 Cannabis Retail establishments are permitted in select Commercial zones which are also
designated in the Official Community Plan as either Downtown Centre or Regional Commercial
and are subject to the following:
a) No primary public entry to a cannabis retail store shall be located within 150 m of a parcel
boundary of a public elementary or secondary school
b) Despite Section 2.15.4 a), no primary public entry to a cannabis retail store shall be located
within 50 m of a parcel boundary of the Sunshine Coast Alternative School located at 5545
Inlet Avenue, and
c) All facilities must have an odour control system so that any odour associated with the
cannabis use cannot be detected beyond the property line of the lot on which the cannabis
retail establishment is located.
Cannabis Production
2.16.5 Cannabis Production permitted outside the Agriculture Land Reserve is subject to the following:
a) All production activities must occur within an enclosed facility
b) No outdoor cultivation, production or storage is permitted
c) No building or structure is located within 50 m of any lot line abutting a residential area in
the Residential, Residential Multiple, and Commercial Zones.
d) No facility may be located within 300 m of an elementary or secondary school
e) The minimum Lot Area for a standard production facility is 3,000 m2, and
f) All facilities must have an odour control system so that any odour associated with cannabis
use cannot be detected beyond the property line of the lot on which the cannabis
production facility is located.
2.16.6 Cannabis Production on Agricultural lands are limited to the AG1 zone and are subject to the
following conditions:
a) The use must comply with the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulations, as
amended from time to time
b) The use is entirely within the Agriculture Land Reserve
c) A maximum of one Health Canada Cannabis Cultivation Licence of any type is permitted on a
lot
d) The maximum combined Gross Floor Area of all the buildings associated with a Health
Canada Cannabis Standard Cultivation Licence is 1,000 m2
e) No building or structure is located within 50 m of any lot line
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f) No security fencing greater than 1.2 m in Height is located within 30 m of any lot line
g) Cannabis cultivation is prohibited in a structure with a base consisting, in part or entirely, of
any material that is not soil
h) No building Height exceeds 10.5 m, and
i)
Except for driveways, the perimeter of the lot is continuously landscaped with a buffer of
non-invasive trees and shrubs 3 m, or more, in width and 1.5 m, or more in Height.
Cannabis Micro-Cultivation - Agricultural Zones
2.16.7 Cannabis Micro-Cultivation is limited to the AG1 zone and are limited to authorized micro-
cultivation and nursery licensed operations only, and are subject to the following conditions:
a) The use must comply with the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation, as amended from
time to time
b) The cannabis micro-cultivation use is entirely within the Agriculture Land Reserve
c) A maximum of one Health Canada Cannabis Cultivation License is allowed on a lot
d) The maximum combined Gross Floor Area of the buildings associated with a Health Canada
Cannabis Micro-Cultivation License on a lot is 500 m2
e) No building or structure is located within 100 m of any lot line
f) No security fencing greater than 1.2 m in Height is located within 30 m of any lot line
g) Cannabis Micro-Cultivation is prohibited in a structure with a base consisting, in part or
entirely, of any material that is not soil
h) No building Height exceeds 10.5 m, and
i)
Except for driveways, the perimeter of the lot is continuously landscaped with a buffer of
non-invasive trees and shrubs 3.0 m, or more, in width and 1.5 m, or more in Height.
2.17 Renewable Energy Devices
2.17.1 All solar energy devices in residential and commercial zones shall be attached to a principal or
Accessory Building and shall not project more than 1.0 m beyond the outermost edge of the
Principal Building.
2.17.2 Wind energy devices which generate up to 10 kw are permitted in any zone, on lots 1,000 m2 or
greater in area provided that:
a) only one wind energy device is permitted per Lot
b) the maximum Height of the wind energy device (including the blades) is 10.5 m measured
from natural grade, and
c) the device is located at least 10 m from any lot line.
2.17.3 Wind energy devices which generate up to 20 kw are permitted in commercial, industrial, and
institutional zones on lots 1,000 m2 or more in area, provided:
a) the maximum Height of the wind energy device, including the blades, is 21 m measured
from finished grade, and
b) the device is located at least 10 m from any lot line.
2.18 Community Care and Assisted Living
2.18.1 Licensed Community Care Facility or registered assisted living residences under the Community
Care and Assisted Living Act, as amended, may be located in a Dwelling in any zone:
a) as a day care for no more than 8 persons in care
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b) as a residence for no more than 10 persons, not more than 6 of whom are persons in care,
and
c) Despite the above the IN1 zone further provides for assisted living opportunities.
2.19 Subdivision Regulations
2.19.1 No Lot shall be created by subdivision unless:
a) The Lot is equal to or greater than the minimum Lot Area or width specified for the zone in
which it is located in unless otherwise specified in this bylaw, or
b) The subdivision is a Lot consolidation or a realignment of a Lot Line and no additional Lots
would be created.
2.19.2 Where this bylaw specifies a minimum and average Lot Area, averaging of Lot Areas to support
conservation subdivision design approaches is permitted, provided that:
a) No Lot is less than 10% less than the required minimum Lot Area, and
b) The average area of Lots in the subdivision is equal to, or greater than, the average Lot Area
specified for the zone.
2.19.3 Lots that consist of two or more parts physically separated by a highway which was dedicated
prior to the adoption of this Bylaw may be subdivided along the dividing highway in spite of the
fact that the newly created lots fail to meet the minimum Lot Area requirements of this bylaw,
provided that requirements of the authority having jurisdiction are met with respect to the
provision of water, method of sewage disposal, and access.
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PART 3. PARKING REGULATIONS
3.1
General Parking Requirements
3.1.1
When development occurs on any lot, off-street parking and loading shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with the requirements contained in this section.
3.1.2
Except in the case of dwellings located in residential zones, required off-street parking areas
may be located on a different lot than the building or use requiring the parking provided that
such parking facility is located no more than 90 m from any building or use being served within
the commercial core as per Figure 7 and 80% or greater of all required parking is located on the
property being developed.
3.1.3
No parking, loading or storage areas shall be located in a required Setback on non-Residential
zoned land where the abutting property is zoned Residential.
3.1.4
Except in association with Single-Detached Dwellings, Two-Unit Dwellings, and Manufactured
Home Parks, off-street Parking Spaces shall not be accessed directly from a Highway but shall be
accessed by a driveway and maneuvering aisle as required.
3.1.5
The provisions of this section shall not apply to buildings, structures, or uses existing on the
effective date of this Bylaw, except that:
a) Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained in accordance with
the provisions of this section for any addition to buildings or structures or any change or
addition to such existing use; and
b) Off-street parking and loading existing on the effective date of the adoption of this Bylaw
shall not be reduced below the applicable provisions of this section.
3.2
Shared Parking
3.2.1
All parking and loading spaces required to be provided under this Part shall be kept available at
all times for vehicles operated by persons occupying, using or providing services to the use,
building or structure for which the parking is required, unless it can be demonstrated that
parking needs for each use occur at different parts of the day, in which case the spaces allocated
to a use must be available for that use whenever required.
3.2.2
Despite section 3.1.2, where the peak use of off-street vehicle Parking Spaces for two or more
uses on the same lot or adjacent lots occurs at different periods of time, the required number of
off-street vehicle Parking Spaces for such uses in total may be reduced by no more than 25%,
provided that the requirements of section 3.2.3 b) are met.
3.2.3
A reduction in the total number of required off-street vehicle Parking Spaces as described in
section 3.2.1 shall only be permitted with approval of the Director of Planning and Development
and where:
a) A written report has been submitted to the District by a professional engineer experienced
in parking matters, recommending such reduction based on supporting evidence;
b) a covenant in favour of the District is registered against the title of the lot or lots concerned,
and limiting the use of the lot(s) to the uses that have been determined to justify the
reduced parking requirement, including any relevant restrictions on the hours of operation
of these uses; and
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c) aside from such reduction, all other requirements of this Bylaw are met.
3.3
Calculation Considerations
3.3.1
Where Gross Floor Area is used as a unit of measurement for the calculation of required parking
and loading spaces, it shall include the total floor area on a lot.
3.3.2
When the calculation of parking and loading results in a fractional parking or loading space of
0.5 or more, the number of off-street Parking Spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole
number.
3.3.3
Where a building contains uses which fall into more than one classification, the required
number of parking and loading spaces shall be the sum of the spaces required for each use.
3.3.4
Despite Section 3.2 where the maximum use of Parking Spaces for two or more premises occurs
at different periods of time, and when such premises are on the same lot, the aggregate number
of Parking Spaces required may be reduced to 75% of those otherwise required by this bylaw for
such premises.
3.4
Accessible Parking
3.4.1
Where 20 or more Parking Spaces are required for a building or structure, accessible parking
shall be provided as follows:
a) One accessible Parking Space for the first 20 off-street Parking Spaces;
b) One accessible Parking Space for each 50 required of-street Parking Spaces or portion
thereof; and
c) Each accessible Parking Space shall count as one of the total number of required off-street
Parking Spaces.
3.4.2
All accessible Parking Spaces shall have a minimum width of 3.7 m in order to allow sufficient
access to vehicles by persons confined to wheelchairs. Such spaces shall be located as close as
possible to the entrance of the use or structure and shall be reserved and designated for
disabled persons and clearly marked for the sole use by disabled persons.
3.5
Design Criteria for Parking Spaces
3.5.1
Each off-street Parking Space shall contain a rectangle measuring a minimum of 6.0 m long by
2.5 m wide and where applicable by 2.2 m in Height. For parallel parking, the space shall be 7.0
m long.
3.5.2
In any development proposal, no more than 20% of required spaces shall be designated for
compact or small cars. Such spaces, if used, shall be no smaller than 4.6 m by 2.5 m and shall be
clearly marked for use by compact or small vehicles.
3.5.3
Every Parking Space shall have vehicular access to the street and in a location convenient to its
associated use.
3.5.4
Unobstructed maneuvering aisles shall be provided as outlined in Table 1.
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Table 1: Maneuvering Aisle Width Requirements
Parking Angle in Degrees
Aisle Width
90°
7.5 m
60°
5.5 m
45°
4.5 m
30°
4.0 m
Parallel Parking
3.6 m
3.5.5
Any maneuvering aisle of less than 6.0 m in width shall be considered a one-way aisle.
3.5.6
All parking areas within commercial and industrial zones shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete
or similar permeable standard so as to provide a surface that is durable and dust-free; shall be
so graded and drained as to properly dispose of all surface water and shall be clearly delineated.
3.5.7
Any illumination provided for a parking lot shall be shielded so as to divert the light from
adjacent premises.
3.6
Parking for Charging of Electric Vehicles
3.6.1
A minimum of one Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations per every 20 spaces of off-street
parking provided is required for all Commercial and Institutional zones and multiple-unit
residential uses.
3.7
General Requirements for Bicycle, Mobility Scooter and Motorcycle
Parking
3.7.1
For the purpose of this section, long-term and short-term bicycle, mobility scooter and
motorcycle parking shall have the following meanings:
a) Long-term parking means a secure indoor storage facility or locker used to accommodate
bicycle, mobility scooter and motorcycle storage for residents and employees, and shall be
in the form of individual lockers or storage rooms that are only accessible to residents or
employees
b) Short-term parking means convenient bicycle, mobility scooter and motorcycle parking that
offers some weather protection and security and is easily accessible for visitors, residents,
and customers, and
c) All required bicycle, mobility scooter and motorcycle parking shall be located on the same
Lot as the use or building that requires the parking.
3.7.2
Short-term bicycle parking shall be:
a) less than 15.0 m from a Principal Building entrance
b) visible from the Principal Building entrance
c) provided in permanently anchored racks.
3.7.3
Long-term bicycle parking must:
a) Be provided in a secure bicycle storage area with bicycle racks or lockers, which is
independently accessible only to residents or employees of the building, and
b) Be located in close proximity and with access to building entrances.
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3.7.4
Bicycle parking must be provided as outlined in Table 2:
Table 2: Bicycle Parking Requirements
Use
Minimum Short-Term Bicycle
Parking
Minimum Long-Term Bicycle Parking
(resident, employee)
Dwelling, Multi-unit
1 per 5 units
1 per unit
Commercial
1 per 100 m2, up to a maximum
of 20 spaces
1 per 200 m2, up to a maximum of 20
spaces
Industrial
1 per 200 m2, up to a maximum
of 10 spaces
1 per 200 m2, up to a maximum of 10
spaces
Public Assembly
1 per 200 m2, up to a maximum
of 20 spaces
1 per 200 m2, up to a maximum of 20
spaces
Community Care Facility
1 per 5 sleeping units
1 per 5 sleeping units
3.8
Off-Street Loading Areas
3.8.1
A required off-street loading area shall:
a) Be located on the same lot as the required use
b) Not be located within a required front or side Setback
c) Not be located such that encroachment is necessary upon a Highway, land, or right-of-way
during loading
d) Be at least 3.0 m in width and 9.0 m in length, and 3.4 m in Height
e) Provide a minimum 6.0 m wide maneuvering aisle
f) Be constructed so as to permit unobstructed access and egress from each loading space at
all times
g) Be clearly marked with the words "Loading Space Only"
h) Be drained and graded so as to dispose of all surface water to a storm drainage system
i)
Not be included in the calculation of off-street Parking Space requirements; and
j)
Be screened from view from adjoining streets and private property with landscape screen or
fence.
3.9
Loading Space Requirements
3.9.1
Off-street loading must be provided for commercial buildings as outlined in Table 3.
Table 3: Loading Space Requirements
Gross Floor Area
Minimum number of loading spaces
Minimum dimensions
Less than 1,000 m2
1 per building
2.6 m x 5.8 m
1,000 - 2,000 m2
1 per building
3.0 m x 12 m
Greater than 2,000 m2
2 per building
3.0 m x 12 m
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3.9.2
If a lot contains multiple commercial buildings, the minimum number of off-street loading
spaces for all commercial buildings with a Gross Floor Area less than 1,000 m2 may be reduced
to one in total.
3.10 Loading Spaces -- Existing Buildings, Structures and Uses
3.10.1 The requirements of Section 3.9 do not apply to buildings, structures or uses existing at the time
of adoption of this bylaw, except that off-street loading shall be where there is a change in the
principal use that requires a higher Parking Space requirement or where the total floor area is
increased in excess of 10% of the existing floor area.
3.11 Landscape and Screening of Parking Areas
3.11.1 All parking areas with five or more surface Parking Spaces, except in the Heavy Industrial (I2)
Zone or the Resource (RU2) Zone shall:
a) Be screened by a continuous landscape screen not less than 1.0 m wide
b) Provide a landscaped island for every 10 Parking Spaces, and landscape islands at the end of
each row of Parking Spaces
c) Provide a minimum 1.5 m clear distance between the curb of any parking area and building
for pedestrian traffic, and
d) Provide marked pedestrian routes from parking areas to building entrances.
3.12 Parking Requirements for Short-Term Rental Use
3.12.1 The parking requirements for Short-Term Rental use are as follows:
a) One Parking Space must be provided for:
i.
each bedroom used as Short-Term Rental, up to a maximum requirement of 3
spaces; and
ii.
the Parking Space required for Short-Term Rental facility is in addition to Parking
Spaces required for the use of Single-Detached or accessory dwellings not utilized
for Short-Term Rental.
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3.13 Required Parking Spaces
3.13.1 Off-Street Parking Spaces must be provided as outlined in Table 4 below.
Table 4: Off-Street Parking Requirements
Use
Space Requirements
Visitor Parking
Residential Use
Apartment Dwelling -
Downtown (OCP Downtown
Village Neighbourhood Area, see
Schedule C1)
a) 1.0 spaces per Dwelling Unit
with 1 or fewer bedrooms
b) 1.25 spaces per Dwelling
Unit with more than 1
bedroom
0.1 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Apartment Dwelling - Other
than Downtown
c) 1.25 spaces per Dwelling
Unit with one or fewer
bedrooms
d) 1.5 spaces per Dwelling
Units with two or more
bedrooms
0.25 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Home Business
1.0 space per business
-
Laneway House, Carriage House,
Guest Cottage
1.0 per unit
-
Secondary Suite and Detached
Caretaker Dwelling
1.0 per Dwelling Unit
-
Single-Detached Dwelling, Two-
Unit Dwelling, Manufactured
home
2.0 spaces per dwelling
-
Townhouse
2.0 spaces per dwelling
0.2 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Affordable Rental Housing
subject to a Housing Agreement
1.0 spaces per Dwelling Unit
0.1 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Secondary Suites and Detached
Accessory Dwelling Units within
a SSMUH zone
0.5 spaces per Dwelling Unit
-
All other residential Dwelling
Units within a SSMUH zone
1.0 space per Dwelling Unit
-
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Institutional Use
Arts & Cultural Facility (museums, art galleries,
etc.)
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Assembly (theatre, community hall, place of
worship, etc.)
1.0 spaces per 20 m2 of GFA
Child Care Facility, Minor and Major
1.0 spaces per 5 children permitted as licensed
under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act
Civic Use (libraries, government offices, public
utilities, parks, etc.)
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Community Care Facility
1.0 spaces per 2 sleeping units
Post-Secondary Institution (University or College)
1.0 spaces per 50m2 of GFA
Indoor Recreation Facility
1.0 spaces per 25m2 of GFA used for Assembly,
including playing surfaces
Research Establishment
1.0 spaces per 35m2 of GFA
School - Elementary
1.0 spaces per 90m2 of GFA
School - Secondary
1.0 spaces per 65m2 of GFA
Commercial Use
Artist Studio
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Auto, Equipment and Tool Sales, Repair, and
Rental
1.0 spaces per 50m2 of GFA
Financial Institutions
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Building Supply, Contractor Business, or Garden
Centre
1.0 spaces per 50 m2 of GFA
Commercial School
1.0 spaces per 50 m2 of GFA
Campgrounds
1.25 spaces per camping space
Convenience Store
1.0 spaces per 15 m2
Golf Course
3 per golf hole
Hotels, Motels, and Tourist Accommodations
1.0 spaces per rental room
Hostel
1.0 spaces per 5 sleeping units
Marina
1.0 spaces per three berths
Office - General Commercial and Professional
1.0 spaces per 35 m2 of GFA
Office - Medical or Dental
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Personal Services
1.0 spaces per 25 m2 of GFA
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Restaurants, Cafe, and Liquor Primary
Establishment
1.0 spaces per 10m2 of GFA
Retail (including Cannabis Retail stores)
a) Less than 400m2 of Gross Floor Area - 1 per
35m2 of Gross Floor Area.
b) 400m2 to 4,000m2 of Gross Floor Area - 1 per
30m2 of Gross Floor Area.
c) Greater than 4,000m2 of Gross Floor Area - 1
per 25m2 of Gross Floor Area.
Seasonal Outdoor Market
2.0 spaces per vendor
Service Station (including Car Wash or accessory
Convenience Store)
1.0 spaces per 30m2 of GFA
Shopping Centre
1.0 spaces per 20m2 of GFA
Short-Term Rental
1.0 spaces per bedroom used for Short-Term
Rental
Veterinary Clinic
1.0 spaces per 30 m2 of GFA
Industrial Uses
Airport
1.0 spaces per 100 m2 of GFA
Boat Servicing and Repair
1.0 per 70 m2 of GFA
Manufacturing and Industrial Uses (including Light
Industry, Heavy Industry, Manufacturing Forest
Products Processing, and Aquaculture Processing,
Alcohol Production Facilities, Wrecking Yard
1.0 spaces per 980 m2 of GFA
Warehouse and Storage
1.0 spaces per 200m2 of GFA
Water Taxi and Seaplane Base
1.0 spaces per lineal m of float plane dock
Rural Uses
Agriculture
1 per 100m2 of Gross Floor Area used for facility,
plant, or warehouse use
Aquaculture
1 per 70m2 of Gross Floor Area
3.14 Existing Buildings, Structures and Uses
The requirements of Part 3 shall not apply to buildings, structures, or uses existing on the effective date
of this Bylaw except that:
3.14.1 Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.12 for any addition to such
building or structure; or any change or addition to such existing uses outside of the Downtown
Parking Standards Area shown on Figure 1 Downtown Parking Area.
3.14.2 A change of use within the same building and zoning designation shall not apply to a building on
a property shown in Figure 1 Downtown Parking Area.
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3.14.3 Any further addition must comply fully with the off-street parking requirements in Table 4.
3.14.4 Off-street parking existing on the effective date of this Bylaw shall not be reduced below the
application of off-street parking requirements of Table 4.
Figure 7: Downtown Parking Area
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PART 4. DEFINITIONS
Words and terms used in this Bylaw shall have the same meaning and definition as those in the Local
Government Act unless otherwise specifically defined in this Section. Where words and terms are not
defined in the Local Government Act or this section, the Oxford Dictionary shall apply.
TERM
DEFINITION
A
ABUTTING
means contiguous to, or physically touching, and when used with respect to lots,
means two lots that share a common Lot Line.
ACCESSORY BUILDING
OR STRUCTURE
means a building or structure, including a temporary building or structure, which is
subordinate and customarily incidental to the Principal Building or structure on the
same lot. See Section 2.4 for more details.
ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT
means a Dwelling Unit that is subordinate to a primary Dwelling Unit or another
principal use on the same lot, and includes, but is not limited to, basement suite,
Secondary Suites, garage suite, lock-off suites, and garden suites.
ACCESSORY USE
means a use of land that is subordinate and customarily incidental to the principal
use on the same lot.
AGRICULTURE
means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the growing, producing, raising, or
keeping of animals and plants, including apiculture, and the primary products of
those plants or animals. It includes activities designated as farm use for the purposes
of the Agricultural Land Commission Act. It also includes forest management
activities as defined by the Private Managed Forest Farm Act.
AGRICULTURE LAND
RESERVE
means the total of all Agricultural land in British Columbia as designated in the
Agricultural Land Commission Act.
AGRICULTURE,
URBAN
means the use of land, buildings or structures for the growing of food crops and the
raising or keeping of bees and hens, the products of which are either intended for
personal consumption by the residents of the land, or for limited sales on the
property.
AGRITOURISM
means an activity referred to in Section 12 Agritourism of the Agricultural Land
Reserve Use Regulation, as amended from time to time.
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AGRITOURISM
ACCOMMODATION
means the provision of short-term sleeping accommodations for tourists, on a
property classified as farm under the Assessment Act, up to a maximum of 10
sleeping units. Typical uses include but are not limited to farm inns and seasonal
farm cabins.
AIRPORT USE /
AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL
means those industrial activities associated with aircraft and airport activities and
includes the following:
a) Manufacture, sale, service, repair, maintenance, or and storage of aircraft
and aircraft parts.
b) Storage of goods and materials awaiting trans-shipment by air.
c) Commercial, charter or private airline.
d) Flight training school.
e) Airport passenger and freight terminals.
f)
Air cargo handling facilities.
g) Aircraft charters, leasing, and rentals.
ALCOHOL
PRODUCTION
FACILITY
means the use of a premises or a building to produce alcoholic beverages or
beverage products with alcoholic content exceeding 1% by volume. It includes a
brewery, cidery, distillery, meadery, or winery
APARTMENT
means a building or part of a building containing four or more Dwelling Units, the
occupants of each unit living independently of each other but having common rights
of use in hallways, stairs, elevators, yards, or similar facilities. Units may have
common or separate access.
AQUACULTURE
means the growing and cultivation of aquatic plants, or fish, for commercial
purposes, in any water environment, in man-made containers of water on land, and
includes the growing and cultivation of shellfish on, in, or under the foreshore or in
the water. Includes the processing, packaging, warehousing and retail sale of fish
and plant products produced on site. May also include educational and
interpretation programming.
AQUACULTURE
PROCESSING
means the treating or preparing of fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans and marine
algae and any treatment or use of fish offal for the preparation of fish feed. Includes:
a) in respect of fish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans and marine algae, the
cleaning, smoking, shucking, packaging, cooking or canning, provided that
the cleaning smoking, packaging, cooking and canning is carried out within
a fully enclosed building permitted in this bylaw, and includes the storage
of live fish for holding or breeding purposes, and the storage of oyster
shells and includes the storage and any treatment of fish offal for the
production of fish feed, provided that the storage and treatment of fish
offal is carried out within a fully enclosed building permitted in this bylaw.
b) excludes any treatment or preparation not included in this definition and
specifically excludes rendering.
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ARTIST STUDIO
means a workspace for artists, artisans, craftspeople, including people engaged in
the application, teaching, performance of fine arts such as, but not limited to,
drawing, dance, vocal or instrumental music, painting, photography, sculpture, and
writing. May include the accessory sale of art produced on the premises.
ASSEMBLY
means the gathering of persons for charitable, civic, cultural, educational,
entertainment, philanthropic, political, recreational, or religious purposes but does
not include the provision of sleeping or Dwelling Units; may also include camp
assembly on select properties
AUTOBODY REPAIR
means premises used for the repair and painting of the bodies of passenger vehicles,
motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, all-terrain vehicles, farm machinery, recreational
vehicles, and heavy equipment.
AUTOMOTIVE
COMMERCIAL
means the retail sale of automobiles, trucks, boats, recreational vehicles and related
parts and accessories and includes facilities to service, wash or repair them, includes
service stations as an auxiliary use but excludes, auto body shops and wrecking
yards.
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
means the use of premises for the servicing and mechanical repair of passenger
vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, all-terrain vehicles and other similar light
recreational vehicles including the installation, sale and storage of automobile parts
and related accessories, and includes transmission shops, muffler shops, tire shops
and auto glass shops. This use does not include body repair shops.
B
BASEMENT
means a portion of a building other than a crawlspace, located below the first
storey, and no portion of which is situated more than 2.0 m above grade.
BUILDING
means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy. When a structure is divided by party walls located upon lot lines, then
each portion of such structure shall be deemed to be a separate building.
BUILDING HEIGHT
means the vertical distance measured from the Average Grade to the mid-point of
the roof of a building or structure.
BUILDING SUPPLY
ESTABLISHMENT /
CENTRE
means the supply and indoor and/or outdoor storage of materials or fixtures that
are incorporated in the structure of a building including hardware, lumber, wall-
paneling, and carpet. A building supply establishment excludes concrete mix plants
and other building supply manufacturing and processing plants.
BULK FUEL STORAGE
AND DISTRIBUTION
means the storage, sale and distribution of petroleum, gasoline, fuel oil, gas, and
other flammable liquids.
C
CAFÉ
means a Restaurant where occupancy load is limited to no more than 30 persons
and food offered for sale is limited to beverages and baked goods.
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CAMPGROUND
means land that has been designed and developed to accommodate persons who
wish to camp and not for principal residential dwelling purposes. Excludes
manufactured homes as defined in the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act and
tourist accommodations.
CANNABIS
means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act.
CANNABIS
PRODUCTION
means the manufacturing of cannabis or cannabis products as permitted by the
Cannabis Act, including a facility used for the cultivation, processing, packaging,
storage, distribution, or analytical testing and research of cannabis and cannabis
products, but does not include the retail sale of cannabis.
CANNABIS RETAIL
STORE
means a retail establishment that is licensed by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation
Branch (LCRB) of British Columbia for the sale of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
CANNABIS, PERSONAL
means the use of land, buildings, or structures on a lot, for the cultivation of no
more than 4 cannabis plants per dwelling situated on the same lot, for consumption
by the dwelling's residents, and no other persons.
CARETAKER
DWELLING
means an accessory dwelling (attached or detached) unit that is accessory to a
principal use and is exclusively intended for the accommodation of the household of
a caretaker of the principal use of a property.
CARPORT
means a roofed structure that is freestanding or attached to the Principal Building
that is open (unenclosed) on the front and at least one side, used or intended for the
shelter of one or more motor vehicles.
CHILD CARE, MAJOR
Means a facility licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the
Child Care Licensing Regulation made pursuant to that Act for the care of children of
various ages; includes group day care, preschool care, out-of-school care, child
minding, specialized day care and emergency childcare for more than eight (8)
children under the age of 13.
CHILD CARE, MINOR
means a centre licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the
Child Care Licensing Regulation made pursuant to that Act for the provision of day
care for children; includes group day care, preschool care, out-of-school care, child
minding, specialized day care and emergency childcare for not more than eight (8)
children under the age of 13. May include home-based care facilities permitted in a
single-family dwelling in any residential zone
CIVIC USE
means a use providing for public functions; including government offices and related
facilities, hospitals, hospices, fairgrounds, museums, art galleries, cinemas, libraries,
park uses, courts of law, and Commercial Uses accessory thereto.
COMMERCIAL
COMPOSTING
FACILITY
means a facility that receives compostable waste and converts the waste through
composting or digestion into marketable products [such as soil]
COMMERCIAL
SCHOOL
means the commercial use of premises for training or instruction in health care,
business, trades, technology, languages, arts, or sports.
COMMERCIAL USE
means the use of offering the sale of goods or services, not including cannabis retail,
pawn shops, automobile service station, unless otherwise specified
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COMMUNITY CARE
FACILITY
means a facility licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act or
related regulations, providing residential care to 3 or more persons who are not
related to the operator by blood or marriage.
COMMUNITY SEWER
SYSTEM
means a sewer or sewage treatment system, which serves two or more lots, owned,
and operated by the District of Sechelt, or a system under the Municipal Sewage
Regulation of the Environmental Management Act.
COMMUNITY WHARF
OR DOCK
means a wharf, dock, or swim float serving the general public, or the use of which is
shared, by a group of at least four upland property owners through a single lease.
CONTRACTOR
BUSINESS
means premises used for the administration of a business providing building,
electrical, plumbing, heating, painting, and similar services off the premises and for
the production and accessory sale of goods related to those services.
CONVENIENCE STORE
means a commercial retail outlet not exceeding 200 m2 in gross retail floor area
selling food, beverage, and other household convenience items. A convenience
retail store does not include a Cannabis Retail Store.
D
DETACHED
ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT
means the use of an Accessory Building, or part thereof, for a Dwelling Unit,
including guest cottages, carriage and laneway houses, and detached garage suites.
See Section 2.3 for additional regulations on use and maximum Gross Floor Area.
DROP-IN CENTRE
means a non-profit facility where people of common interest gather on a regular
basis.
DWELLING UNIT
means one or more habitable rooms, constituting a self-contained unit with a
separate entrance, used, or intended to be used by one or more persons and usually
containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
E
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATION
means equipment that supplies electricity to recharge electric vehicles.
F
FARM
means a Lot, a portion of a Lot, or set of Lots used for Agriculture.
FARM PRODUCT
means a commodity that is produced from a farm use but does not include water.
FARM PRODUCT,
PRIMARY
means the farm product that is the primary ingredient used in a fermentation
process to make an alcohol product.
FARM RETAIL SALES
means the retail sale to the public of tangible products grown or raised on a farm,
from that farm, and may include the sale of non-farm products as permitted by the
Agricultural Land Commission Act and Regulation. Farm retail sales exclude cannabis
retail.
FENCE
means a structure used as an enclosure, boundary or screen of all or part of a lot,
but excludes retaining walls, hedges, trees, and other types of natural vegetation.
FLOATING HOME
means a house-like structure built on a floatation system, which is not self-propelled
and used as a Dwelling Unit.
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FLOOR AREA RATIO
(FAR)
means the figure obtained when the total Gross Floor Areas of all buildings and
structures on a lot, is divided by the area of the lot.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
(GFA)
means the combined area of all floors within a building, including any basement,
measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building, but does not
include Accessory Buildings and structures, attics, cellars, mechanical rooms,
common walls, stairwells, unenclosed sunrooms, porches/verandas, breezeways,
garbage and electrical rooms, parking structures, and any other similar uses ancillary
to the principal use.
FOOD PROCESSING
FACILITY
means the processing and storage of food and Agricultural products, including
activities such as processing, bottling, packaging, canning, freezing, dehydrating, or
manufacturing. May include an abattoir.
FRONTAGE
means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at the point
where the side lot lines intersect the Front Lot Line. On curvilinear streets, frontage
shall be determined by the minimum straight-line distance between the side lot lines
calculated 6.0 m from the front property line.
FUNERAL PARLOUR
means a premise used for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation and
the holding of funeral services; includes display, storage and sale of caskets and
other related funeral supplies but excludes crematorium.
G
GARAGE
means an Accessory Building or portion of a principal residential building, designed,
and used for the storage of vehicles and household materials by the occupants of
the building to which it is accessory.
GARDEN NURSERY
means the use of land or buildings for the growing, harvesting, display, wholesale or
retail sale of plants, trees, sod and similar plant materials and the sale of garden
accessories, tools, and related products and excludes all other wholesale or retail
sales and Cannabis production or sales.
GAS STATION
means a premise used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels, lubricating oils
and motor vehicle accessories and the mechanical servicing of motor vehicles and
may include the accessory retail sale of other automobile-related products and a car
wash, but does not include motor vehicle sales or body repair shops.
GATHERING FOR AN
EVENT
means a gathering of people on Agricultural land for the purpose of attending:
a) wedding,
b) music festival, or
c) an event, other than:
a. Agritourism activity, or
b. the celebration, by residents of the Agricultural land and those
persons whom they invite, of a family event for which no fee or
other charge is payable in connection with the event by invitees.
GOLF COURSE
includes driving ranges, maintenance facilities, pro shops, club houses serving food
and beverages but may include accessory mini-golf facilities.
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GRADE, AVERAGE
means the measurement around the perimeter of the building or structure at or
directly above or below the outermost projection of the exterior walls. See Section
2.10.
GRADE, FINISHED
means the elevation at any point along the surface of a parcel after construction but
excluding localized depressions immediately adjacent to building features such as
basement window wells, entrance ways and limited patio space.
GRADE, NATURAL
means the surface elevation of a parcel in its existing state, prior to any disturbance,
alteration of land, excavation or filling as determined by a British Columbia Land
Surveyor.
GREENHOUSE
means a structure, or that portion of a structure, made primarily of glass or other
translucent material for the purpose of cultivation or protection of plants.
H
HIGHWAY
means a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct, and any other way open to public use,
other than a private right of way on private property
HOME BUSINESS
means the accessory use of a Dwelling Unit (or Accessory Building where permitted)
by at least one resident of the Dwelling Unit for a business activity that results in a
product or service. This does not include body shops, metal fabricating, welding, and
repair and maintenance of vehicles, boats, and other equipment.
HOSTEL
means an inexpensive lodging facility and type of tourist accommodation that
typically has dormitory-style sleeping arrangements and may offer meals and
organized activities.
HOTEL
means a building which contains sleeping units intended for the accommodation of
the traveling public and may contain accessory assembly, commerce, entertainment,
indoor recreation, or Restaurant uses and premises licensed for onsite consumption
of alcoholic beverages.
I
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
means a hard surface that facilitates run-off of precipitation instead of infiltration
into the subsurface.
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INDUSTRY, HEAVY
means the processing, manufacturing from raw materials, fabricating, assembling,
storing, transporting, or distributing of semi-finished or finished goods, products and
materials, or the wrecking and salvaging of goods and materials and includes, but is
not limited to:
a) manufacturing of wood products, concrete, asphalt, concrete products
b) manufacture of prefabricated homes
c) construction of boats and marine products
d) trucking and shipping facilities, and
e) log booming and sorting.
INDUSTRY, LIGHT
means assembling, distributing, fabricating, processing, repairing, servicing, storing,
testing, warehousing, wholesaling, or transporting of goods, machines or materials,
and the fabrication of materials and products from previously manufactured
materials, where the primary activity is carried out within a building.
K
KENNEL
means a building, structure, compound, pen, cage, or other facility where three or
more dogs, three or more cats, three or more birds, or any other domestic pets, are
boarded, groomed, harboured, trained, rescued, or bred, whether for profit or not.
L
LANDSCAPING
means the planting of lawns, shrubs, and trees, and the addition of fencing,
walkways and paths, patios, and other structures and materials so as to enhance the
appearance of a property or where necessary to effectively screen a lot, site, yard or
structure. Note: Landscaping may be subject to Development Permit guidelines
contained within the Official Community Plan.
LIQUOR PRIMARY
ESTABLISHMENT
means an establishment that holds a license issued under the Liquor Control and
Licensing Act and includes uses such as a pub, bar, lounge, and manufacturing
facilities such as brewery, and distillery.
LIVE-ABOARD
means a marine vessel designed primarily for the purpose of navigation, which is
equipped with a sewage holding tank and used incidentally as residential
accommodation.
LIVE/WORK UNIT
means a Dwelling Unit combining residential use with commercial and/or limited
industrial uses contained in a single structure. Uses may include:
a) offices
b) artist studios
c) making, processing, and assembling of products on a small scale.
LOADING SPACE
means a space for the loading or unloading of a vehicle either outside or inside a
building or structure, but specifically excludes manoeuvring aisles and other areas
providing access to the space.
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LOT
means a parcel, lot, block or other area in which land organized as a legal entity or
into which it is further subdivided; including a bare land strata lot but does not
include a highway or a building strata lot under the Strata Property Act.
LOT AREA
means the total horizontal area within the Lot Lines of a Lot.
LOT COVERAGE
means the combined area covered by all buildings and structures, including
Accessory Buildings and structures, carports, covered patios, balconies, decks above
0.6 m, on a lot, or any projecting portions thereof measured at the Height of the
lowest storey above grade, but excluding canopies, eaves, and gutters, projecting
solar energy devices, sunshades, steps and similar projections, measured as a
percentage of the Lot Area.
LOT LINE
means a boundary line of a lot
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR
means the Lot Line(s), other than the Front and Rear Lot Line, common to a Lot and
a Highway
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LOT LINE, FRONT
means the boundary line between a Lot and a Highway on which the Lot abuts and
further described as follows:
a) in the case of a corner lot, the shortest Lot Line shall be considered the
Front Lot Line, unless the development context of the site suggests
otherwise.
b) in the case of a through lot, the Lot Lines abutting two parallel or
approximately parallel Highways shall both be considered the Front Lot
Lines.
c) in the case of a Lot which abuts a Highway, and which abuts a waterway
giving boat access, the Lot Line adjacent to the Highway is designated the
Front Lot Line.
d) where a Lot is divided by a Highway both sides of such public way shall be
considered Front Lot Lines.
e) in the case of a Panhandle Lot, the Lot Line closest and approximately
parallel to the Highway, exclusive of the Panhandle, shall be considered the
Front Lot Line.
LOT LINE, INTERIOR
means a Lot Line other than a Front or Rear Lot Line, common to two adjacent Lots.
LOT LINE, REAR
means the Lot Line(s) opposite to and most distant from the Front Lot Line, common
to the Lot and a lane or an adjacent Lot.
LOT WIDTH
means the distance between the Lot Lines connecting Front and Rear Lot Lines at
each side of the Lot, measured across the rear of the required front yard.
LOT, CORNER
means a Lot at the intersection or junction of two or more Highways.
LOT, PANHANDLE
means any Lot, the building area of which is serviced and gains Highway frontage
through the use of a narrow strip of land that is an integral part of the Lot.
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LOT, THROUGH
means a Lot other than a Corner Lot that abuts two or more Highways.
M
MANUFACTURED
HOME
means a factory-built dwelling intended to be occupied in a place other than that of
its manufacture and certified to either the CAN/CSA A277 (Modular Home) or
CAN/CSA Z240 MH (Mobile Home) standard.
MANUFACTURED
HOME PARK
means a lot on which two or more manufactured home dwellings (mobile or
modular) are present and may include recreational areas, common areas for the
storage of recreational vehicles, boats and other property of residents, and buildings
or structures accessory to these uses as permitted and/or required by the District of
Sechelt Mobile Home Park Bylaw.
MANUFACTURING
means fabricating, processing, assembling, or finishing of goods or materials, but
excludes the use, processing or production of hazardous wastes or materials;
crushing or processing of gravel or minerals; concrete plants; wrecking yards and
similar heavy industrial uses.
MARINA
means a boat moorage or launching facility which may include a dock, pier, wharf or
float and which may offer boat-related sales, service, bait sales, boat rentals, and
related laundry and washroom facilities, but excludes rental of powered personal
watercraft, boat building and heavy repairs.
MOBILE VENDING
means the sale or rental of goods (excluding the sale of alcoholic beverages or
cannabis products) or services from a mobile apparatus (for example a vehicle,
trailer, or cart).
MODULAR HOME
means a factory-built dwelling, other than a manufactured home, which is not
equipped with a permanent hitch or other device that would allow it to be attached
to, or towed behind a motor vehicle, and which does not have permanently
attached to its body or frame any wheels or axis and meeting the CSA-A277
standard.
MOORAGE
means the use of a dock, float, or wharf for securing boats.
MOORAGE BUOY
means a floating device used for the purpose of securing one boat.
MOORAGE, PRIVATE
means docks that are used for private residential use with Provincial tenure.
MOTEL
means a building or buildings containing accommodation units intended for the
traveling public, with parking on the premises for each accommodation unit. Units
have individual access directly from the exterior and may or may not provide
cooking facilities.
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NATURAL BOUNDARY
means the visible high-water mark of the sea, a lake, 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, both in
vegetation and in the nature of the soil itself.
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OFFICE
means the use of a room or groups of rooms within a building to conduct the affairs
of a business, profession, service, industry, or government but excludes the sale,
rental, servicing or repair of goods or manufacturing of a product.
OUTDOOR AMENITY
SPACE
means space provided for personal or shared common recreation use and may
include balconies, patios, landscape areas, rooftops, and similar areas.
P
PARK
means an area permanently devoted to outdoor recreational uses and generally
characterized by its natural, historic, or landscaped features, used for both passive
and active forms of recreation. Uses may include but are not limited to playgrounds,
green spaces, courtyards, amphitheaters, basketball courts, outdoor gyms, outdoor
swimming pools, tennis courts, driving ranges, skateboard parks and sports fields.
Parks may also include natural conservation areas.
PARKING LOT
means an area of land used to accommodate off-street Parking Spaces and
maneuvering aisles.
PARKING SPACE
means a space within a building or a parking area used for the parking of one
vehicle, excluding ramps, columns, and manoeuvring aisles, and which meets the
minimum required dimensions and area otherwise determined within this Bylaw
PERSONAL SERVICES
means provisions of service involving the care of a person or their personal goods or
personal property and includes the auxiliary sales of good related to the provision of
that service.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
means a building used for public assembly for religious or spiritual purposes such as
a church, temple, mosque, synagogue, and the like, but excludes schools.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
means the building for the principal use of the lot as listed under the permitted uses
of the applicable zone.
PRINCIPAL USE
means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are ordinarily used.
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RECREATION FACILITY,
INDOOR
means the provision of recreational services entirely within a building and includes
uses such as swimming pools, ice arenas, tennis courts, and fitness centres.
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
means a motor vehicle or a vehicle towed by a motor vehicle, providing temporary
living accommodation and includes travel trailer, tent trailer, camper, caravan, and
motor home.
RECYCLING DEPOT
means a facility used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials.
RENTAL HOUSING
means a development where all of the residential tenured units are secured as
Rental Units for a term of 40 years or the life of the building, whichever is greater,
through legal agreements, (i.e. Housing Agreement), or any other legal mechanism
deemed necessary by the Director of Planning and Development.
RENTAL UNIT
means a Dwelling Unit which is not occupied by the registered or beneficial owner,
but which is made available by such owner to the general public for use as rental
accommodation on a month-to-month basis or longer.
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RESEARCH
ESTABLISHMENT
means a building or premises used primarily for research, investigation, or
experimentation.
RESIDENTIAL
means a use of land and buildings for the accommodation of a person or persons
and activities customarily associated with home life.
RESIDENTIAL
TENANCY
means the use of an entire Dwelling Unit or portion thereof under a tenancy
agreement that has a term of 30 days or more, and is subject to the Residential
Tenancy Act.
RESOURCE
EXTRACTION
means the extraction of mineral resources, includes the grading, washing, or
crushing of extracted material, and excludes all other processing or manufacturing.
RESTAURANT
means a dining establishment where food is sold to the public for consumption
within the premises, or for take-out and includes premises that hold a Food Primary
liquor license issued under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act
RETAIL
means the use of a building or part of a building for the sale or rental of goods but
excludes an automobile service use or a cannabis retail store.
RETAINING WALL
means a structure erected to hold back or support a bank of earth.
ROADSIDE STAND
means a place, building or structure along, or near, a road, street, lane, avenue,
boulevard, or highway where a home-based vendor sells food products to the
public.
S
SCHOOL
means a public school as defined by the School Act or an independent school as
defined by the Independent School Act, or a college or community college
constituted and established pursuant to a provincial statue.
SEASONAL OUTDOOR
MARKET
means the use of land, unenclosed buildings, or structures for the purpose of selling
fruit, vegetables and locally made crafts, food and beverages and includes
temporary mobile vending.
SECONDARY
RESIDENCE
means a Dwelling Unit that is not an owner's principal residence. It is a vacation
rental or investment property.
SECONDARY SUITE
means a self-contained Accessory Dwelling Unit located within a Single-Detached
Dwelling.
SELF-STORAGE
means a self-contained building or group of buildings containing lockers available for
rent for the storage of personal goods or a facility used exclusively to store bulk
goods of a nonhazardous nature.
SERVICE UTILITY
means a system, works, plant, operative stationary equipment or services which
furnishes services and facilities, available to or for the use of all the inhabitants of
the district, including but not limited to: communication services public
transportation; production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of water, gas, or
electricity to the public at large; and the collection and disposal of sewage, garbage
and other wastes.
A public utility may be owned and operated by or for the district or by a corporation
under agreement or franchise from the District or under a federal or provincial
statute.
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SETBACK
means the required distance from each of the respective Lot Lines.
SHELTER RESIDENTIAL
means a building, or part of a building, that provides temporary accommodation.
SHIPPING CONTAINER
means a metal box designed and constructed as a container meant to be used for
the transportation of goods or materials by ship, train, or truck, whether it is being
used for such a purpose or not. Also referred to as a metal storage container, a
cargo or freight container, ISO container, sea or ocean container, sea van or Conex
box, intermodal container, sea can, or c-can.
SHOPPING CENTRE
means a group of retail stores and related businesses, which may include
Restaurants, personal services, offices, and veterinary clinics, in one or more
buildings designed as an integrated unit, together with its ancillary parking and
landscaped areas.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
means the accessory use of a Dwelling Unit, or a portion of a Dwelling Unit, for the
accommodation of paying guests, but is not a residential tenancy.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
OPERATOR
means an individual who rents out, or offers for rent, their principal residence for
Short-Term Rental accommodation or otherwise carries on the business of providing
short-term residential rental accommodation and is listed as the operator on a valid
District of Sechelt business license for Short-Term Rental of a residential dwelling.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
SECONDARY
RESIDENCE
means a Dwelling Unit that is not a short-term rental operator's principal residence.
It is a vacation rental, investment property or occasional home.
SILVICULTURE
means the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition,
health and quality of forest vegetation.
SINGLE-DETACHED
DWELLING
means a Principal Building containing only one primary Dwelling Unit that may have
an attached garage and where permitted by this Bylaw may include a Secondary
Suite or Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
SLEEPING UNIT
means one or more habitable rooms containing facilities for living and sleeping but
does not include provision for cooking or food preparation.
SOLAR ENERGY
DEVICES
means any device used to collect sunlight that is part of a system used to convert
radiant energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy and includes solar
panels
SPA
means a commercial establishment providing facilities devoted especially to health,
fitness, weight loss, beauty, and relaxation
STORAGE YARD
means the use of land for the storage of equipment, goods and products, vehicles,
machinery, and materials, either inside or outside of an enclosed building, but does
not include a Wrecking Yard.
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STOREY
means that portion of a building 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.
STOREY, FIRST
means the Storey having its floor level not more than 2.0 m above average grade.
STRUCTURE
means a construction of any kind whether fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land
or water but excludes fences and retaining walls less than 1.2 m in Height,
construction less than 0.6 m in Height above or below natural grade and landscaping
and paved areas.
T
TEMPORARY
BUILDING
means a building or any part thereof that is authorized by the District to be used for
a limited period of time.
TOURIST
ACCOMMODATION
means habitable suites or rooms, which are used to provide temporary lodging, for
the travelling public on a nightly or weekly rental basis, where the rental occupancy
is less than four weeks and includes hotel, motel, hostel, resort hotel, or cabin
rentals.
TOURIST
COMMERCIAL
means the provision of services and the sale or rental of equipment for recreation
activities normally associated with leisure but excludes rental of powered personal
watercraft.
TOWNHOUSE
means a building divided into three or more Dwelling Units that may be configured
as side-by-side units or as stacked units, each with separate ground level access and
sharing at least one common wall with another Dwelling Unit.
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
means the operation of bus and truck terminals, airports, freight handling,
passenger and transit depots, vehicle rentals and taxi terminals
TWO-UNIT DWELLING
means a building comprised of two attached Dwelling Units sharing a common party
wall, whether subdivided from each other or not, where each Dwelling Unit has a
separate ground-oriented entrance from the exterior of the building and where
Dwelling Units may be either side-by-side or stacked vertically.
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USEABLE OPEN SPACE
means an unobstructed portion of a lot that is landscaped and developed for active
or passive recreational and leisure use and is conveniently located and accessible.
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VETERINARY CLINIC
means an establishment for the care, diagnosis and treatment of animals and
includes the provision of short-term lodging for animals under the care of a
veterinarian.
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WRECKING YARD
means any building or land used for the storage, impoundment, wrecking, salvaging,
dismantling or disassembly of vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, trailers, aircraft, used
lumber and building materials, appliances, machinery, or industrial equipment.
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YARD, FRONT
means the area of a lot between the front building face of the Principal Building and
Front Lot Line.
YARD, REAR
means the area of a lot between the rear building face of the Principal Building and
the rear Lot Lines.
YARD, SIDE
means the areas of a lot between the side building face of the Principal Building and
the side Lot Lines.
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PART 5. ZONING DESIGNATIONS
Zoning Designations Schedule A1 (West)
Zoning Designations Schedule A2 (East)
Zoning Designations Schedule A3 (North)
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