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Village of Valemount Zoning Bylaw
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Notes
Notes:
Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021 was adopted by the Village of Valemount Council on
August 24, 2021 and became effective on that date.
Bylaws for Amendments:
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 856, 2022 - 1290 Main Street
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 858, 2022 - Automobile Repair Shop/ADU
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 861, 2022 - 1155 6th Avenue map update
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 881, 2024 - MHP Regulations
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 907, 2025 - Housekeeping Amendment
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 913, 2025 - 1015 14th Ave STVR
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 914, 2025 - 1340 Main Street Campground
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Table of Contents
1
ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................8
1.1
ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF BYLAW ................................................................................................................. 8
1.3
GENERAL COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5
PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES ................................................................................................................... 9
1.6
DENSITY REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7
FENCING & SCREENING .................................................................................................................................... 10
1.8
SETBACKS, SITING, AND LOCATION OF USES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES ...................................... 12
1.9
DIMENSIONS OF USES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES .......................................................................... 15
1.10
MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT FLOOR AREA ........................................................................................................ 15
1.11
SUBDIVISION OF LOTS ...................................................................................................................................... 15
1.12
MINIMUM FRONTAGE (LOT WIDTH) ON CUL-DE-SAC LOTS ............................................................................ 16
2
USE REGULATIONS .................................................................................................... 17
2.1
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.2
HOME BASED BUSINESSES ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.3
HOME-BASED BUSINESS 1 - MINOR ................................................................................................................. 17
2.4
HOME-BASED BUSINESS 2 - MAJOR ................................................................................................................ 18
2.5
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) ............................................................................................................... 21
2.6
DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ....................................................................................................... 21
2.7
ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................ 22
2.8
ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - COMMERCIAL ............................................................................. 23
2.9
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS................................................................................................................... 23
2.10
CANNABIS RETAIL STORES ............................................................................................................................... 24
2.11
SHIPPING CONTAINERS .................................................................................................................................... 25
2.12
ACCESSORY USE, BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES .................................................................................................. 26
2.13
MODULAR AND MOBILE DWELLINGS .............................................................................................................. 27
2.14
SERVICE STATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 28
3
PARKING .................................................................................................................. 29
3.1
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 29
3.2
EXEMPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.3
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES ......................................................................................................................... 29
3.4
PARKING SPACES - LOCATION AND SITING ...................................................................................................... 30
3.5
LOADING SPACES - LOCATION AND SITING ...................................................................................................... 31
3.6
USE OF PARKING FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................. 31
3.7
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES .......................................................................................................................... 31
3.8
PARKING AREAS - DESIGN STANDARDS ........................................................................................................... 32
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3.9
INGRESS AND EGRESS ...................................................................................................................................... 33
3.10
DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 33
3.11
VOLUNTARY ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING AREAS ......................................................................................... 34
3.12
MUNICIPAL PARKING RESERVE FUND .............................................................................................................. 34
3.13
PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 35
3.14
LOADING SPACES - DESIGN STANDARDS ......................................................................................................... 36
4
FLOOD MITIGATION .................................................................................................. 38
5
ZONES ...................................................................................................................... 41
5.1
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ............................................................................................................................. 41
5.2
ENV - ENVIRONMENTAL .................................................................................................................................. 43
5.3
RR1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ............................................................................................................................... 46
5.4
R1 - RESIDENTIAL - LARGE LOT ....................................................................................................................... 49
5.5
R2 - RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE & TWO-UNIT ........................................................................................................ 52
5.6
R3 - RESIDENTIAL - MULTI-UNIT ..................................................................................................................... 56
5.7
MHP - RESIDENTIAL - HOME PARK ................................................................................................................. 59
5.8
C1 - VILLAGE CENTRE MIXED USE .................................................................................................................... 62
5.9
C2 - VILLAGE CENTRE FRINGE MIXED USE ....................................................................................................... 66
5.10
C3 - MAIN STREET (RAILTOWN) MIXED USE .................................................................................................... 70
5.11
C4 - HIGHWAY & TOURIST COMMERCIAL ....................................................................................................... 74
5.12
C5 - NEIGBHOURHOOD MIXED-USE ................................................................................................................ 78
5.13
M1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL .................................................................................................................................. 81
5.14
P1 - PARKS & RECREATION .............................................................................................................................. 84
5.15
P2 - PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL ......................................................................................................................... 85
5.16
CD1 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE ............................................................................................... 87
6
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 97
7
ZONING MAP .......................................................................................................... 114
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List of Tables
Table 1: Home Based Business 2 Floor Area Calculation Example ....................................................... 20
Table 2: Home-Based Business Major Conditions of Use ..................................................................... 20
Table 3: Accessory Buildings Per Parcel ................................................................................................ 26
Table 4: Accessible Parking Space Requirements ................................................................................. 31
Table 5: Off-Street Parking Requirements ............................................................................................ 35
Table 6: Loading Space Requirements .................................................................................................. 37
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Visibility Corner Triangle ........................................................................................................ 13
Figure 2: Permitted Projections into Setbacks ...................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Accessory Dwelling Unit Types .............................................................................................. 21
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ZONING BYLAW GUIDE
This Zoning Bylaw guide is intended for information and clarity purposes only and is not a section of
the Village of Valemount Zoning Bylaw.
Welcome to the Village's
Zoning Bylaw. Please use this
guide to help you understand the
different parts of the Bylaw.
Where do I begin?
What does a
Zoning
Bylaw do?
The Zoning Bylaw establishes rules
(laws) for the use of land and buildings
in the Village - such as what you can do
(uses), setbacks for buildings, and size
and height limits.
You must comply with all Village plans
and bylaws. For example, you need to
comply with the Village's Official
Community Plan (OCP) policies and
Development Permit Area guidelines.
Are there any
other documents
I should know
about?
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This Bylaw is organized into seven (7) parts with related information as follows:
PART
DESCRIPTION
Part 1
Administration
Part 2
Use Regulations
Part 3
Parking and Loading
Part 4
Flood Mitigation
Part 6
Establishment of Zones
Part 7
Definitions
How is the
Zoning Bylaw
organized?
The Bylaw is
organized into the
following 7 parts.
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Part 1
Administration
1 Administration
1.1 ADMINISTRATION
This Bylaw may be cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 847, 2021".
This Bylaw is applicable to all land, Buildings, and other Structures including the surface of
water within the boundaries of the Village of Valemount.
The Chief Administrative Officer, Building Inspector, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, and any
other person appointed by Council are hereby authorized to administer this Bylaw and are
authorized to enter, at any reasonable hour all days of the week, upon any land, Building or
Structure for the purpose of administering this Bylaw.
All dimensions and other measurements in this Bylaw are expressed in the metric system.
If any part, section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason
held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion
shall be severed and the decision that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder
of the Bylaw.
1.2 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF BYLAW
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or prevents, obstructs, or attempts
to prevent or obstruct the authorized entry of the Building Inspector, the Bylaw Enforcement
Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, or any official authorized to administer this Bylaw,
must be deemed to have violated the provisions of this Bylaw.
Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw, or who consents, allows, or permits an
action to be done in violation of this Bylaw, or who neglects or refrains from doing anything
required by a provision of this Bylaw:
(i) Shall be liable to any conditions set out in the Village of Valemount Bylaw
Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw; or
(ii) Shall be liable, upon summary conviction, to the penalties provided under
the Offence Act.
Each day that an offence against this bylaw continues may be deemed a separate and
Welcome to the
Admin section!
Not as boring as
you think!
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distinct offence.
If any provision of this bylaw is held to be invalid, the invalid portion shall be severed from
the bylaw and that invalidity shall not affect the remainder of the bylaw.
1.3 GENERAL COMPLIANCE
No person will use, occupy, or permit any person to use or occupy any land, Building, or
Structure in contravention of this Bylaw.
Nothing contained in this Bylaw will relieve any person from the responsibility to seek and
comply with other legislation applicable to that use, activity or other matter regulated under
this Bylaw.
Every use of land, Building or Structure permitted in each Zone must conform to all the
regulations of the applicable Zone and all other regulations in this Bylaw.
1.4 GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
All development shall comply with the British Columbia Building Code and thereby shall
obtain all required permits.
Any land, Building, or Structure must not be constructed, altered, located, used or left with
no use, except in conformity with this Bylaw.
No Building or Structure may be placed, constructed or sunk into, erected, moved, sited,
altered or enlarged:
(i) Except in conformity with this Bylaw; or
(ii) so as to cause any existing Building or Structure on the same Parcel to violate the
provisions of this Bylaw.
No subdivision may be approved:
(i) Except in conformity with this Bylaw; or
(ii) So as to cause any existing Building or Structure on the same Lot to violate the
provisions of this Bylaw.
The use of a tent, trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle as a permanent
residence is prohibited in all zones.
1.5 PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES
No land, Building, or Structure may be used for any Use other than those specifically listed
under the headings "Principal Uses", "Accessory Uses" or "Conditional Uses" in the Zone in
which the land, Building, or Structure is located, and no Building or Structure may be placed,
constructed, sunk into, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged for any use other than
uses specifically permitted in that Zone.
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A use listed under "Accessory Uses" is only permitted if a use listed under the "Principal
Uses" is lawfully established and ongoing in accordance with the general regulations
applicable to the use, as identified in this Bylaw.
Where a Zone includes a "Minimum Parcel Area", "Minimum Parcel Frontage", "Minimum
Parcel Width", "Minimum Front, Rear or Side Setback", then a Parcel that does not satisfy
all minimum requirements for the regulated use may not be used for that use, unless the
Parcel was created prior to the adoption of this Bylaw and no other permitted use is
available for the Parcel.
A use not specifically permitted in a Zone is prohibited from that Zone unless otherwise
permitted in a Temporary Use Permit.
Notwithstanding the other regulations of this section, the following uses are permitted in all
Zones:
(i)
Parks, playgrounds, public recreation facilities, and open space conservation
areas;
(ii)
Public service uses;
(iii)
Community garden; and
(iv)
Roads, lanes and pathways.
Additional provisions regarding permitted and prohibited uses are found in Part 6:
Definitions of this Bylaw.
1.6 DENSITY REGULATIONS
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Floor Area Ratio", the gross floor
area of all Buildings, including Accessory Buildings, on the Parcel divided by the total area of
the Parcel must not exceed the ratio identified for the Zone in which the Lot is located.
Where a Zone includes a maximum density regulation, no subdivision or development will be
approved if the calculated density is greater than the value specified.
Where a Zone includes a minimum area regulation, no subdivision or development will be
approved if the area of any lot is less than the value specified.
For certainty, where more than one of the above density regulations apply to any particular
Parcel, the most restrictive governs but all remain applicable.
1.7 FENCING & SCREENING
Fencing and screening shall be restricted as follows:
Zone
Maximum Height from ground level of
Maximum Height from ground level of
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Screening or Fencing in the Front Yard
Screening or Fencing in a Side Yard or
Rear Yard
ENV
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
RR1
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
R1, R2
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
R3
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
MHP
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
C1, C2
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
C3
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
C4
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
C5
1.2 m (4.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
M1
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
2.4 m (8.0 ft.)
P1, P2
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
1.8 m (6.0 ft.)
No screening or fencing shall be higher than 1.2 m (4.0 ft.) from ground level in a required
side yard where adjacent to a highway right-of-way other than a lane (per Bylaw 707); and
Where a rear parcel line of a parcel abuts the front parcel line or side parcel line of an
adjoining parcel, screening or fencing along the rear parcel line shall be no higher than that
permitted on the front parcel line or side parcel line.
Fences shall be attractive in appearance, be compatible with the surrounding
neighbourhood, and not consist of railroad ties.
The height of a Fence or hedge shall be determined by the measurement from the ground
level at the Grade level within 1 m of both sides of such Fence or hedge.
The portion of the retaining wall which projects above the surface of the ground which it
supports shall be considered as a Fence and subject to the regulations of this sub-section.
In cases where a retaining wall has been constructed along a Parcel Line, the height of a
Fence or hedge shall be determined by measurement from the surface of the ground which
the retaining wall supports at the average Grade level within 1 m of such retaining wall.
For Fences on properties whose Front Parcel Line forms part of a cul-de-sac or expanded
elbow, the following diagram and policies apply.
All outside commercial storage, including the storage of garbage, shall be completely
contained within a Landscape Screen of not less than 2 m in height and garbage storage
areas shall be bear proofed.
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1.8 SETBACKS, SITING, AND LOCATION OF USES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER
STRUCTURES
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Setbacks", no Building or Structure
may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged nearer to
the Lot line than the distance specified for the Zone in which the Building or Structure is
located, and for certainty:
(i)
Setbacks may vary according to any combination of use, Building, Structure or
location within a Zone or adjacent Zone or by Parcel dimensions, or to specific
Highway or Public Street, and the provisions of this Bylaw must be interpreted
accordingly;
(ii)
Any portion of a Building or Structure located below grade is subject to all
Setbacks for the Zone in which the Building or Structure is located.
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In addition to minimum Setback requirements of other parts of this Bylaw:
(i)
In any Zone other than the C1 or C2 Zones, no Fence, wall, Structure, Parking
Space or Loading Area or outside storage area shall be erected to a height
greater than 1.1 m and no hedge, bush, shrub, tree or other growth shall be
maintained or allowed to grow so as to obstruct vision clearance in the area
bounded by the projected intersecting Parcel Lines at a street or Lane corner
and a line joining points along Side Parcel Lines 6.0 m from their point of
intersection, as illustrated in Figure 1: Visibility Corner Triangle. In any Zone
fronting an Arterial Highway, vision clearance at intersections shall be governed
by the Transportation Act Regulations.
Figure 1: Visibility Corner Triangle
Notwithstanding Subsection 1.8.1 and 1.8.2, the following projections into the Setback are
permitted despite minimum Setback requirements:
(i)
Signs.
(ii)
Fences.
(iii)
The Interior Side Setback requirements of this Bylaw do not apply where there is a
party wall shared by two or more Dwelling Units.
(iv)
Any Accessory Building or Structure on a Parcel having an area of less than 10 m2
(107.6 ft2) is exempt from the Interior Side and Rear Setback requirements
(v)
Roof overhangs/gutters, bay windows, sills, cornices and eaves provided they are
not closer than 1.0 metre (3.28 ft.) from any Parcel Line.
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(vi)
Uncovered steps or wheelchair ramps are permitted to project into the Setback
provided they are not closer than 1.0 metre (3.28 ft.) from any Side Parcel Line.
(vii)
Balconies, patios, awnings are permitted to project into the Setback provided they
are not closer than 2.0 metres (6.56 ft.) from any Parcel Line.
(viii)
Arbors, trellises, fish ponds, ornaments, flag poles or similar landscape features,
provided they are not closer than 1.0 metre (3.28 ft.) from any Parcel Line.
(ix)
Uncovered residential decks are permitted to project into the Front Setback to a
maximum projection of 2.0 metres (6.56 ft.).
(x)
On parcels fronting Arterial Highways, in accordance with the Transportation Act
regulations, no building shall, without the consent of the Minister, be placed
within a distance of 4.5 metres (14.76 ft.) from the property line fronting on any
Arterial Highway within a Municipality. On any access to the property, the distance
is reduced to 3 metres (9.84 ft.).
Figure 2: Permitted Projections into Setbacks
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1.9 DIMENSIONS OF USES, BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
A maximum of one (1) Principal Building may be sited on one Parcel, except as otherwise
expressly specified in a definition or Zone.
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Site Coverage" the total area of the
Parcel covered by all Buildings and Structures on the Parcel must not exceed the percentage
specified for the Parcel.
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Number" in relation to a Building or
Structure, no Parcel may contain more Buildings and Structures, combined, than the
number specified for the Zone in which the Parcel is located.
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Maximum Height", no Building or Structure
may be placed, constructed, sunk into, erected on, moved, sited, altered or enlarged in a
manner that exceeds the height specified for the Zone in which the Building or Structure is
located.
Maximum Building Height in a Zone may vary according to the use of the Building or
Structure, as specified in the Zone.
Notwithstanding Subsection 1.9.5, the following Structures are not subject to Maximum
Building Height requirements:
(i)
Television or radio antennas, or cellular towers;
(ii)
Chimneys, towers, spires, steeples, silo, flag or lighting pole, flood light, fire alarm
tower, public monument, rooftop HVAC machines and equipment, or other non-
occupied architectural features occupying less than 3% of the Parcel area.
1.10 MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT FLOOR AREA
No principal dwelling unit, inclusive of either a Single-Detached Dwelling or a single unit of a
Two-Unit Dwelling, shall be constructed which has a floor area less than 55m2 (592 ft2)
excluding interior garage areas.
Minimum Dwelling Unit Floor Area
(a)
Single Detached Dwelling Unit
55m2 (592 ft2)
(b)
One unit of a Two-Unit Dwelling
55m2 (592 ft2)
1.11 SUBDIVISION OF LOTS
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Parcel Area", no Parcel may be
created by subdivision that has an area less than the figure specified for the Zone in which
the Parcel is located.
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Minimum Parcel Area in a Zone may vary according to the use of the Building or Structure,
as specified in the Zone.
Notwithstanding Subsection 1.11.1, Minimum Parcel Area provisions of this Bylaw do not
apply when the Parcel is used for an uninhabited Building necessary for the operation of:
(i)
a public utility including, community water system, sewer system or gas
distribution system;
(ii)
a cell, radio, television or broadcasting antenna;
(iii)
a telecommunication relay station;
(iv)
a navigational aid;
(v)
an electrical substation or emergency power generating station; or
(vi)
a park or playground.
Where a Zone includes a regulation entitled "Minimum Lot Frontage", no Parcel may be
created by subdivision that has a frontage less than the number specified in the Zone.
Minimum Lot Frontage in a Zone may vary according to the use of the Building or Structure,
as specified in the Zone.
1.12 MINIMUM FRONTAGE (LOT WIDTH) ON CUL-DE-SAC LOTS
Despite the minimum frontage (parcel width) requirements stated in this Bylaw, all parcels
located on curves or cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum frontage of 6m (19.68 ft.).
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Part 2 Use
Regulations
2 Use Regulations
2.1 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
Temporary Use Permits will adhere to the following general conditions:
Uses must be clearly temporary or seasonal in nature;
Permit holders must undertake appropriate remedial measures to mitigate any damage to
the natural environment as a result of the temporary use and must remove all structures,
goods and materials associated with the temporary use upon expiration of the permit.
Applications for Temporary Use Permits will be considered in all zones.
2.2 HOME BASED BUSINESSES
Home Based Business use within the Village is divided into the following two categories -
(i) Home Based Business - 1 Minor
(ii) Home Based Business - 2 Major
2.3 HOME-BASED BUSINESS 1 - MINOR
A Home-Based Business 1 - Minor means an occupation or profession carried out in a
dwelling unit, or a building accessory to a dwelling unit, primarily by a permanent resident(s)
of the dwelling unit, where such occupation or profession is accessory in nature to the
residential use of the dwelling unit and subject to the following regulations.
Summary of Home Based Business - 1 Minor Regulations
Short Definition
home-based services such as bookkeeping, accounting, web
developing or online services in which the primary home-based use
is for phone and office use. Artisans where goods are created and
sold on site.
Zones where it is allowed
All residential and mixed-use zones
Character
Must not change character of dwelling unit
Indoor Floor Area Maximum
Must not exceed 25% of floor area of principal dwelling
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Outdoor Storage
Must be screened
Maximum Non-Resident Employees
1
Client Visitation
Less than 5 per day on average over the course of a month
Deliveries
not involve frequent or regular delivery of materials by a
commercial vehicle (e.g. more than 1 per week);
Minimum Parcel Size
None
Allowed in an Accessory Building
Yes (subject to limits on area)
Allowed in Accessory Dwelling Unit
Yes (owner permission required on business license)
Signage
not give any exterior indication of its existence except by one (1)
non-illuminated / non-electronic sign not exceeding 0.56m2 (6 ft2) in
total area shall be permitted;
Home-Based Businesses shall obtain the appropriate Business License from the Village.
A Home Based Business 1 - Minor use, where permitted in a Zone of this Bylaw, shall:
(a)
be enclosed either within the Principal Building or Structure, or within an Accessory
Building, or both;
(b)
Outdoor storage or display of goods or materials must be screened or enclosed within
a building or structure.
(c)
Signage is subject to the other Village bylaws;
(d)
Inspections are not required unless by Local, Provincial or Federal Laws and
Regulations;
(e)
No more than five (5) client visits per day on average over the course of a month;
(f)
not discharge or emit odorous, noxious or toxic matter or vapours, heat, glare, noise,
radiation, or ground vibrations; and
(g)
not result in traffic congestion, electrical interference, fire hazard or other hazards.
The maximum number of non-resident employees shall be one (1).
The maximum floor area of Buildings and Structures in which the Home Based Business 1 -
Minor must be contained shall not exceed 25% of the primary dwelling unit.
2.4 HOME-BASED BUSINESS 2 - MAJOR
A Home-Based Business 2 - Major means an occupation or profession carried out in a
dwelling unit, accessory dwelling unit, or a building accessory to a dwelling unit, primarily by
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a permanent resident of the dwelling unit, where such occupation or profession is
complementary to the residential use of the dwelling unit and subject to the following
regulations.
Summary of Home Based Business - 2 Major Regulations
Short Definition
Moderately sized home business or shop with employees or customers.
Includes catering and personal services offered onsite
Zones where it is allowed
As identified in the Zones
Character
Must not change character of dwelling unit
Indoor Floor Area Maximum
Must not exceed 40% of floor area of principal dwelling
Outdoor Storage
must be screened.
Maximum Non-Resident Employees
3 non-resident employees
Client Visitation
Allowed
Minimum Parcel Size
Minimum parcel size for some types of home businesses (See Table 3)
Allowed in an Accessory Building
Yes (subject to limits on area)
Allowed in Accessory Dwelling Unit
Yes
A Home-Based Business 2 - Major use, where permitted in a Zone of this Bylaw, shall be in
compliance with the following:
(i)
The business shall not interfere with the enjoyment or use of neighbouring properties;
(ii)
The business shall not discharge or emit noxious or toxic matter or vapours, heat,
glare, noise, radiation, or ground vibrations such that they interfere with the use of
neighbouring properties;
(iii)
Business activity shall be performed by person(s) residing in the dwelling. A maximum
of three (3) non-resident employees may work at the residence.
(iv)
The maximum indoor floor area of Buildings and Structures used for the purpose of
the Home-Based Business2 - Major shall be 40% of the total floor area used for the
principal residential use on the parcel. See Table 1 below.
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Table 1: Home Based Business 2 Floor Area Calculation Example
Example Floor Area Calculation Table
Use
Total Area
A
Principal Residential Use
(A) 1,000 ft2 of residential floor area in house
B
Accessory Use - HBB -Major
200 ft2 of shop space + 200 ft2 used for HBB in house
= (B) 400 ft2 total HBB - Major space
(B) Must be 40% or less of (A)
(v)
Clients are permitted on site on a daily basis;
(vi)
Outdoor storage yard or display of goods or materials must be screened or enclosed
within a building or structure.
(vii) The use shall not result in electrical interference, fire hazard or other hazards;
(viii) A Fire Inspection is required to be completed prior to issuance of a Business License.
All other inspections are required by Local, Provincial or Federal Laws and Regulations
as applicable.
(ix)
Signage is subject to other Village bylaws;
(x)
One on-site parking space must be provided and the owner shall ensure sufficient
parking is available off-street to meet the combined demand of residents, employees,
customers and deliveries; and
(xi)
The business may operate between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM.
Home Occupation 2 - Major may include the following uses where the required condition(s)
outlined in the Table 2 are met:
Table 2: Home-Based Business Major Conditions of Use
Use
Conditions of Use
- Personal Services (hair stylist, registered
massage therapy, aesthetician, music
lessons, etc.)
- Catering - prep is on site in a commercial
kitchen. (Offsite catering is not a home
occupation)
-
Must obtain all required provincial approvals.
-
Must submit a floor plan showing the area of your
home or accessory building to be used as a part of
the business
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2.5 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)
Figure 3: Accessory Dwelling Unit Types
Purpose: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are encouraged in Valemount to assist with creating a
variety of housing types for the Village's existing and future residents. ADUs are an affordable
housing form that encourages infill and redevelopment on existing lots as well as promoting
tourism and additional short-term overnight accommodations through local business.
2.6 DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
The following regulations apply to Detached Accessory Dwelling Units where permitted as a
use in the Bylaw:
(i)
The maximum floor area of a Detached Accessory Dwelling Units shall not exceed the
lesser of 100.0 m2 (1076 ft2) or 60% of the principal dwelling floor area.
(ii)
When a Detached Accessory Dwelling Units is located on a second storey of an
Accessory Building the maximum building height shall be 6.0 m (19.68 ft.) and shall
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not exceed the height of the principal building.
(iii)
The minimum separation between a principal Dwelling Unit and a Detached Accessory
Dwelling Units shall be 3.0 metres.
(iv)
All Detached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be connected to the municipal sanitary
sewer and water distribution system.
(v)
A maximum of one (1) Detached Accessory Dwelling Units is permitted per legal
parcel. (Per Bylaw 907)
(vi)
Fire Inspections and all required Building Permits shall be obtained prior to occupancy.
(vii) One (1) additional off-street parking space per Detached Accessory Dwelling Units is
required in addition to those required for the principal Dwelling Unit.
2.7 ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - RESIDENTIAL
The following regulations apply to Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) where
permitted as a use in the Bylaw in residential zones:
(a) An Attached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be located in one (1) Principal Single
Detached Dwelling Unit.
i. Notwithstanding 2.7.1 (a) above, an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit
may be permitted in duplexes, townhouses, or rowhouses where the
dwelling is a separate real estate entity, and is permitted by the
applicable Zone in this Bylaw and BC Building Code.
(b) A maximum of one (1) Attached Accessory Dwelling Units is permitted per legal parcel.
(Per bylaw 907)
(c) The maximum floor area of an Attached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be in accordance
with the following table as it pertains to the ADUs shown on Figure 4: Accessory
Dwelling Unit Types:
ADU Type
Maximum Floor Area
EXISTING DWELLINGS OR BUILDINGS
Interior Basement
100% of the basement floor area
Interior (upper floor)
100% of the upper floor used for the ADU
Interior -Existing (converted garage -must
be existing prior to adoption of this bylaw)
100% of the main level garage
Attached - Existing (above garage - must
be existing prior to adoption of this bylaw)
100% of the main level garage floor area
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
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Attached (above garage)
See below
Attached (to principal dwelling) includes
conversions of garages constructed after
adoption of this bylaw.
100.0m2 (1076 sq. ft.) or 60% of the gross
floor area of the main floor of the
principal dwelling whichever is greater.
(i)
Attached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be connected to the municipal sanitary sewer
and water distribution system.
(ii)
Fire Inspections and all required Building Permits shall be obtained prior to occupancy.
(iii)
Parking as per Section 3: Parking Space Requirements in this Bylaw.
2.8 ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - COMMERCIAL
The following regulations apply to Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) where
permitted as a use in the Bylaw in Commercial or Mixed-use Zones:
(a)
Attached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be located in the Principal Building on the site.
(b)
Attached Accessory Dwelling Units shall be connected to the municipal sanitary sewer
and water distribution system.
(c)
Fire Inspections and all required Building Permits shall be obtained prior to occupancy
(d)
Parking as per Section 3: Parking Space Requirements in this Bylaw
2.9 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS
The following short-term vacation rental regulations may be subject to compliance with policies in
the Official Community Plan.
Short-Term Vacation Rental means the rental of a dwelling unit or a portion of a dwelling unit for
less than 30 days.
Short-Term Vacation Rental - Minor, means a Short-Term Vacation Rental of either:
a) A portion of a single-detached or duplex principal dwelling unit (e.g. a room), or
b) within an Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Where expressly permitted within a Zone, a Short-Term Vacation Rental - Minor shall
comply with the following regulations:
a) The owner shall obtain a Business License for Short-Term Vacation Rental - Minor from
the Village.
b) There must be a long-term tenant occupying the principal dwelling unit whether it be the
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property owner or a long-term rental.
c) A maximum of one (1) Short Term Vacation Rental is permitted per parcel.
d) No goods or services other than the rental of rooms is permitted.
e) Signage subject to other Village bylaws.
f) Parking requirements as per Section 3 of this Zoning Bylaw
g) The owner / operator is responsible for compliance with all municipal, provincial and
federal laws and regulations.
h) The property must pass a Fire Inspection prior to issuance of a Business License.
i)
The provision of food services to guests (e.g. traditional B&B) shall only be provided if
approval from the Health Authority is obtained and copies provided to the Village and a
Business License is obtained from the Village.
Short-Term Vacation Rental Major, means a Short-Term Vacation Rental of:
a) an entire principal dwelling.
Where expressly permitted within a Zone, a Short-Term Vacation Rental Major shall
comply with the following regulations:
a) The legal parcel shall be 1500m2 or greater.
b) Short-Term Vacation Rental Major is the only Accessory use of the property and dwelling
unit.
c) A maximum of one (1) Short Term Vacation Rental is permitted per parcel.
d) The owner shall obtain a business license for Short-Term Vacation Rental Major from the
Village.
e) No outdoor storage is permitted.
f) A manager must be assigned for the Short-Term Vacation Rental Major and must provide
a 24-hour contact phone number to the Village.
g) The property must pass a Fire Inspection prior to issuance of a Business License.
h) The owner / operator is responsible for compliance with all municipal, provincial and
federal laws and regulations.
i)
Signage subject to other Village bylaws.
j)
Parking requirements as per Section 3 of this Zoning Bylaw
k) No goods or services other than the rental of rooms is permitted.
2.10 CANNABIS RETAIL STORES
No Cannabis Retail Store may operate within 200 metres of any school nor within 100
metres of any of the following site-specific locations, where children gather (distances are to
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be measured from the exterior parcel line of the subject properties):
1. Centennial Park (1310 5th Avenue; Block 6 Plan PGP10449 District Lot 7356 Land
District 05 EXC L1)
2. John Osadchuk Park (101 Dogwood Street; Block A D.L. 7355 Cariboo District,
Except Plan PGP42857 and Plan PGP48091; PID: 015-366-324)
3. Valemount Community Hall (101 Gorse Street; Block A of the NE ¼ of D.L. 7354
Cariboo District, Except Plan PGP43828; PID: 004-360-567)
4. Valemount Curling Club (98 Elm Street; Lot 9 D.L. 7354 Cariboo District Plan
21237, Except Plans 23132 and PGP43828; PID 009-580-905)
5. Canoe Valley Recreation Centre (100 Elm Street; Lot 1 D.L. 7354 Cariboo District
Plan PGP43828; PID: 024-468-240)
6. Valemount Public Library & Valemount Museum (1090 Main Street; Lot 11 D.L.
9778 Cariboo District Plan 2289, Except Plans H343 and 10662; PID: 004-197-488)
A maximum of two Cannabis Retail Stores are permitted within the Village of Valemount.
2.11 SHIPPING CONTAINERS
The placement of Shipping Containers is subject to all zoning regulations and in
Development Permit Areas outlined in the Official Community Plan the development permit
area guidelines also apply.
A Shipping Container is considered an Accessory Building.
A Shipping Container may be used for temporary storage subject to the following conditions:
(i)
The Shipping Container is only used during the construction of a building or
development;
(ii)
All required permits have been obtained for construction of the building or
development on the site; and
(iii)
The Shipping Container is removed within 15 days of the end of the construction
period.
A Shipping Container within all "R" or "C" zones used for permanent storage shall be subject
to the following conditions:
(i)
the Shipping Container has a peaked roof with a minimum pitch of 2/12, unless a
greater pitch is required as per a Development Permit Area within the Official
Community Plan;
(ii)
the Shipping Container exterior shall be covered in a suitable material and colour that
matches or complements adjacent buildings. Suitable materials include: vinyl siding,
stucco, wood or engineered wood siding, stone or brick (or similar synthetic versions
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of stone or brick).
(iii)
the Shipping Container adheres to the BC Building Code and to all enactments
applicable to electrical and fire safety;
(iv)
the Shipping Container shall not be used for the housing of animals, storage of refuse,
contaminated or hazardous material;
(v)
the Shipping Container shall not be used as fencing, screening, or for advertising;
(vi)
the Shipping Container (s) shall not be stacked;
(vii) the Shipping Container shall not occupy required Off-Street Parking and Loading
Spaces or interfere with the circulation of vehicle or pedestrians;
(viii) the Shipping Container complies with regulations (e.g. setbacks, site coverage) within
the Zone pertaining to accessory buildings; and
*Additional bylaw regulations (e.g. site coverage maximum) may further restrict the
maximum number of shipping containers.
2.12 ACCESSORY USE, BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
No Accessory Building or Structure shall be erected on any parcel unless the Principal
Building to which the Accessory Building is an incidental Use has been erected or will be
erected simultaneously with the Accessory Building.
An Accessory Building shall not be located closer than 1.2 m from any Lane, except in the
case of a Lane intersection where the provisions for Fences shall apply.
The number of Accessory Buildings per parcel shall be regulated as follows:
Table 3: Accessory Buildings Per Parcel
Zone
Maximum of Accessory Buildings Per Parcel
RR1
No restrictions
R1, R2
No restrictions
R3
3
M1
No restrictions
C1, C2
2
C3
3
C4
3
C5
2
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MHP
Not applicable
P1, P2
No restrictions
ENV
2
The conditions for Accessory Buildings shall apply also to outdoor swimming pools, except
that
a) The swimming pool may not be located within any Front Yard.
b) The swimming pool may not be located:
i) closer than 1.5 m to any parcel line; and
ii) closer than 1.5 m to the Principal Building.
c) The swimming pool shall be located within a fenced yard or be surrounded by a Fence or
equivalent barrier or not less than 1.8 m in height and has a gate closure and a latch. (per
Bylaw 907)
2.13 MODULAR AND MOBILE DWELLINGS
All Modular Home Dwellings and Mobile Home Dwellings shall meet Canadian Standard
Association Z240 or A277 standards, and if it is a Mobile Home Dwelling, it must have a
minimum Floor Area of 55 m2 and contain skirting covering the base of the Mobile Home
Dwelling.
The skirting shall be made of lumber, vinyl or metal which is painted or pre-finished so as to
complement the Mobile Home Dwelling.
Skirting shall be installed within 60 days of installation of a mobile home on the lot and shall
have two easily removeable panels for access, a minimum of 4 feet wide, one providing
access to the area enclosed by the skirting for inspecting or servicing the service connections
to the mobile home. Such an access panel shall be located close to the point at which such
services are located under the mobile home, and the other providing access to the area
enclosed by the skirting for storage.
Skirting shall be factory prefabricated or of equivalent quality and shall be painted or
prefinished so that the design and structure shall complement the main structure.
Skirting shall have two screen openings, each with a minimum area of two square feet, for
the purpose of providing cross ventilation beneath the mobile home.
Additions to Modular Home Dwellings and Mobile Home Dwellings shall not exceed 100%
of the total floor area of the Modular Home Dwelling and Mobile Home Dwelling to which it
is attached. All additions must also comply with the B.C. Building Code.
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2.14 SERVICE STATIONS
All Service Stations shall be subject to the following conditions:
a) Screening that is not less than 1.0 m in height shall be provided and properly maintained
along any boundary of the parcel which abuts a parcel in any Residential Zone.
b) Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than 4.5m to any
parcel line.
c) All servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a pump island, shall be
entirely enclosed within a building.
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Part 3 Parking
3 Parking
3.1 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
Space for the off-street parking and loading of motor vehicles in respect of a building,
structure or use permitted under this Bylaw shall be provided and maintained in accordance
with the regulations of this section.
Where access is required to any Highway under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Transportation and Infrastructure, the number, size and layout of off-street parking spaces
shall be in accordance with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure standards and
specifications.
3.2 EXEMPTIONS
The regulations contained in this section shall not apply to Buildings, Structures and uses
existing on the effective date of this Bylaw.
Nothwithstanding 3.2.1 above, the parking regulations of the Bylaw found in Section 3 shall
apply where:
a) there is a physical addition to an existing Building or Structure that exceeds 10% of the
existing Floor Area; or
b) there is a change in the Principal Use.
3.3 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
The number of Off-Street Parking Spaces for motor vehicles required for any use is
calculated according to Table 6: Parking Space Requirements of this Section.
The number of off-street Loading Spaces is calculated according to Table 7: Loading Space
Requirements of this Section.
In respect of a use permitted under this Bylaw which is not specifically referred to in Tables
6and 7, the number of off-street parking and loading spaces is calculated on the basis of the
requirements for a similar use that is listed in Table 6 and Table 7.
Where the calculation of the required off-street parking and loading spaces results in a
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fraction, one parking or loading space shall be provided in respect of the fraction.
Where the number of employees is used as a unit of measurement, it shall mean the
greatest number of persons at work, at any time of the day or night in a particular Building
or for a particular use during any season of the year.
Where seating accommodation is used as, or is the basis for, a unit of measurement, and
such accommodation consists of benches, pews, booths, and the like, each 0.5 m (18 inches)
of width of such seating accommodation shall be counted as one seat.
Where more than one use is located on a parcel, the total number of parking or loading
spaces to be required shall be the sum total of the requirements for each use.
Where more than one use is located in a Building, the total number of Parking Spaces to be
required may recognize the mix of uses and determine the number of spaces required based
on the various portions of the Building dedicated to each use.
Where more than one standard may apply to a use, the standard requiring the greatest
number of Parking Spaces shall be used.
3.4 PARKING SPACES - LOCATION AND SITING
Off-street Parking Spaces shall comply with the minimum setbacks specified in Section 1.8
of this Bylaw.
Unless specified elsewhere, all off-street Parking Spaces shall be located on the same parcel
as the Building, business, or use they serve.
Notwithstanding Section 3.4.2 above, in the C1 and C2 zones, off-street Parking Spaces may
be located on another parcel within 125 m of the Building or use they serve, conditional
upon:
(i)
Legal assurances being established to ensure the Parking Spaces are used only for
the parking serving the subject Building or use; and
(ii)
Where more than one business or use proposes to use the same Parking Area,
Parking Spaces may be provided for collectively if the total number of spaces
provided is not less than the total of the separate requirements for each business or
use.
In addition to Section 3.4.3 above, within the C3 and C4 zones, off-street Parking Spaces
within a Front Yard shall be subject to the following:
(i)
Parking Spaces must be no closer than 2 m from the Front Parcel Line, the Exterior
Side Parcel Line, and any Interior Side Parcel Line that abuts an "R" zone.
(ii)
The entire setback area between parcel lines and Parking Spaces shall contain
Landscaping.
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Off-Street Parking Spaces within a Rear Yard shall not be closer to an Exterior Side Parcel
Line than is permitted in the Side Yard.
3.5 LOADING SPACES - LOCATION AND SITING
Off-street loading spaces shall be located on the same parcel as the use they serve.
Off-street loading spaces for any commercial use along 5th Avenue shall not be located
within the Front Yard.
Off-street loading spacesfor commercial uses outside of 5th Avenue should not be located
within the Front Yard, but may be permitted in the Front Yard if the site does not permit a
logical loading space in the rear or side yards.
Off-street loading spaces shall not be located closer than 7.5 m to the nearest point of
intersection of any two street or lane allowances.
All loading areas must be hard surfaced and drained such that all water is contained on the
parcel or is directed to a municipal drainage system or to a natural drainage course.
3.6 USE OF PARKING FACILITIES
Required off-street Parking Spaces shall not be used for off-street loading, driveways,
commercial repair work, display, sale or storage of goods of any kind.
3.7 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
Accessible Parking Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Table 4: Accessible Parking Space Requirements
Total Parking Spaces Required
# of stalls Accessible Parking Spaces Required
1-20
1
21-40
2
41-60
3
>60
1 per 25 spaces - rounding up to the nearest whole
number
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3.8 PARKING AREAS - DESIGN STANDARDS
The following minimum standards shall be met for all parking lot design for multi-unit
residential buildings, commercial, industrial and institutional developments.
Off-Street Parking Areas should provide signage for pedestrians indicating the safest and
most efficient route through the Parking Area.
Off-Street Parking Areas and Off-Street Loading Areas should be illuminated.
Light fixtures shall be designed to minimize light pollution and the amount of light falling
onto abutting properties.
Light fixtures shall be located along primary pedestrian corridors to promote the safety of
those utilizing parking lots.
All Parking Areas comprised of four (4) or more Parking Spaces, and every access road to the
required Parking Areas, shall be hard surfaced with paving materials and drained such that
all water is managed on the Lot or is directed to a municipal drainage system or to a natural
drainage course.
All Parking Areas and Loading Areas shall be provided with adequate curbs or other
barrier(s) in order to retain all vehicles within such permitted parking area and to ensure that
required fences, wall, hedges or landscaped areas, as well as any Buildings, will be protected
from parked vehicles.
The following minimum standards shall be met for all parking spaces and parking area
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design.
A
B
C
D
Width of Stall
(metres)
Angle of
Parking
(degrees)
Width of
Aisle
(metres)
Depth of
Stall
(metres)
2.6 (8.5 ft.)
0 / Parallel
N/A
7.0 (23 ft.)
2.6
30
3.1
5.5 (18 ft.)
2.6
45
3.7
5.5
2.6
60
5.2
5.5
2.6
90
7.3
5.5
(i)
When a Parking Space adjoins a fence or Structure over 0.3 m in height, the width of
the Parking Space shall be increased by 0.3 m on the side or sides which abut such
fence or Structure to enable the opening of vehicle doors.
3.9 INGRESS AND EGRESS
All points of ingress and egress (e.g. driveways) to a Parking Area or to a Loading Area shall
be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works or their designate.
3.10 DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
All new points of ingress and egress (including driveways) to a highway or road that is under
provincial jurisdiction shall be subject to the approval and an access permit from the Ministry
of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Where a road is not under provincial jurisdiction and is within Village jurisdiction all new
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points of ingress and egress (including driveways) to a public road or laneway to a property
shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works or their designate.
3.11 VOLUNTARY ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING AREAS
Where Off-Street Parking Areas and Off-Street Loading Areas are provided when not
required, the location, design and operation of such facilities must comply with the
regulations and standards of this section.
3.12 MUNICIPAL PARKING RESERVE FUND
Notwithstanding Section 3.13 Parking Space Requirements, a development may be
permitted to pay cash-in-lieu of providing the required number of off-street parking spaces.
Cash-in-lieu payment for parking space requirements shall comply with the following:
(a)
The payment amount shall be determined by multiplying the number of parking
stalls required as per Section 3.13 Parking Space Requirements in this Bylaw with
the cash in-lieu per parking space amount as specified in a Village bylaw;
(b)
The monies shall be placed in the Village's Parking Facilities Reserve Fund;
(c)
In the ENV and RR1, R1 and R2 zones cash-in-lieu is not permitted.
(d)
In the R3 zone cash-in-lieu may only be permitted for an Apartment Dwelling and
may not exceed 15% of the total required parking spaces specified in Section 3.13.
(e)
In the C1, C2, C3, and C5 zones cash-in-lieu may not exceed 85% of the total
required parking spaces specified in Section 3.13.
(f)
In the M1 and C4 zones cash-in-lieu may not exceed 15% of the total required
parking spaces specified in Section 3.13.
(g)
In the P1 and P2 zones cash-in-lieu may not exceed 50% of the total required
parking stalls specified in Section 3.13.
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3.13 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Off-Street Parking Spaces for each Building, Structure, or use must be provided in
accordance with the following Table 6: Off-Street Parking Requirements. Where a proposed
use is not specifically listed the development shall conform to the standard of a similar use in
Table 6 at the discretion of the Village:
Table 5: Off-Street Parking Requirements
USE
MINIMUM PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Residential (R) Uses
-
Dwelling, Single-Detached;
Dwelling, Two-Unit where the floor area is
less than 125m2 (1345 sq. ft.)
-
1 per Dwelling Unit
-
Dwelling, Single-Detached;
Dwelling, Two-Unit where the floor area is
125m2 (1345 sq. ft.) or greater
-
2 per Dwelling Unit
-
Dwelling, Accessory Unit50 m2 (538 sq. ft.)
of floor area or less
-
1 per Dwelling Unit
-
Dwelling, Accessory Unit >50 m2 (538 sq. ft.)
of floor area
-
2 per Dwelling Unit
-
Dwelling, Multi-Unit (6 units or less)
-
1 per Dwelling Unit
-
Dwelling, Multi-Unit (more than 6 units)
-
1 per Dwelling Unit plus 1 guest parking space
per 6 units
-
Home Based Business - Major
-
1 space
-
Affordable Housing (where an affordable
housing covenant is registered on title)
-
0.5 per Dwelling Unit
-
Senior Citizen Home
-
1 per 3 Dwelling Units
-
Short Term Vacation Rentals
-
One dust free parking space per two (2)
bedrooms
Commercial (C) Uses
-
Commercial Uses
o Retail Stores / Banks / Bakery
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
o Office
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
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o Personal Services (beauty
parlor/barber shop)
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
o Microbrewery (without lounge
and/or outdoor patio)
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
o Microbrewery (with lounge and/or
outdoor patio)
-
1 per 4 seats on the premises
o Restaurant - Eat In
-
1 per 4 seats
o Restaurant - Take out
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
o Service / Repair Shop
-
1 space per 40 m² of total Floor Area
o Tourist Accommodation / Hotel /
Motel
-
1 per guestroom plus 1 per 2 employees
o Service Station
- 1 per service bay
-
Institutional / Public Uses
o Cultural Facility / Community Hall /
Arena / Rec Centre
-
1 space per 30 m² of total Floor Area
o Theatre
-
1 per 10 seats
o Church
-
1 per 5 seating places
Industrial (I) Uses
-
General Parking Regulation:
-
1 per each 90 m2 (968 ft2) of gross Floor Area
+ 1 per each 90 m2 (968 ft2) of display, rental,
or retail Floor Area
Exceptions to the general regulation:
-
Warehousing and storage buildings
-
1 per each 190 m2 of gross Floor Area+ 1 per
each 90 m2 of retail sale Floor Area
3.14 LOADING SPACES - DESIGN STANDARDS
Each off-street loading space required by this Bylaw shall not be less than 2.5 m in width and
9m in length. In no case shall the length of the loading space be such that a vehicle in the
process of loading or unloading shall project into any highway (including roads and Lanes).
Off-Street Loading Spaces for each Building, Structure, or Use must be provided in
accordance with the following table:
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Table 6: Loading Space Requirements
USE
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUMS)
All Commercial and Industrial uses with a Floor Area of:
-
less than 1000 m2
-
0 spaces required
(1 space recommended)
-
Greater than 1000 m2 and less
than 2500 m2
-
1 space
(2 spaces recommended)
-
more than 2500 m2
-
2 spaces
All Public and Institutional uses with a Floor Area of:
-
3,000 m2 or less
-
1 space
-
more than 3,000 m2
-
2 spaces
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Part 4 Flood
Mitigation
4 Flood Mitigation
DESIGNATED FLOODPLAIN AREAS
Pursuant to the Local Government Act, areas of the Village of Valemount designated as
floodplain are those portions of the land within the floodplain setback specified in Section
4.1.2, and those portions of land lower than the Flood Construction Level specified in
Section 4.1.3.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, no Building, Mobile Home Dwelling,
Modular Home Dwelling or Structure or any part thereof shall be constructed,
reconstructed, moved, extended or located:
within 30 m of the Natural Boundary of Swift Creek;
within 7.5 m of the Natural Boundary of a lake, wetland, or pond or any Structure
for flood protection or seepage control or of any dike right-of-way;
within 15 m of the Natural Boundary of any other Watercourse.
ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, no Building, Mobile Home Dwelling,
Modular Home Dwelling or Structure, or any part thereof shall:
be constructed, reconstructed, moved, extended or located with the underside of a
wooden floor system; or
the top of a concrete slab of any area used for habitation, business, or storage of
goods damageable by floodwaters; or
in the case of a mobile home or unit the ground level or top of the concrete or
asphalt Pad on which it is located,
be lower than 1.5 m above the Natural Boundary of Swift Creek, or lake, wetland, pond or
any other Watercourse.
Welcome to Part 4,
the Flood section!
Raindrops keep
falling on my head.
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The required elevation may be achieved by structural elevation of the said habitable,
business, or storage area or by adequately compacted landfill on which any Building is to be
constructed or Mobile Home Dwelling or unit located, or by a combination of both structural
elevation and landfill.
No area below the required elevation stated in Section 4.1.4 above shall be used for the
installation of furnaces or other fixed equipment susceptible to damage by floodwater.
Where landfill is used to achieve the required elevation stated in Section 4.1.4 above, no
portion of the landfill slope shall be closer than the distances in Section 4.1.3 from the
Natural Boundary, or the inboard toe of any Structure for flood protection or seepage
control, or the inboard side any dike right-of-way, and the face of the landfill slope shall be
adequately protected against erosion from flood flows, wave action, ice or other debris.
Foundations of construction in Alluvial Fan areas shall be designed by a Professional
Engineer to ensure that Structures are anchored to minimize the impact of flood, sediment
and erosion damage; footings are extended below scour depth, or fill materials are armored
where elevation is achieved by fill, to protect against scour, erosion and flood flows.
EXEMPTIONS
Section 4.1.2 shall not apply to:
(a) a renovation of an existing Building or Structure that does not involve an addition
thereto; or an addition to a Building or Structure that would increase the size of the
Building or Structure by less than 25 percent of the Floor Area existing at the date of
adoption of this Bylaw provided that the degree of non-conformity regarding
setback is not increased;
(b) that portion of a Building or Structure to be used as a carport or garage; farm
buildings other than Dwelling Units and closed sided livestock housing. Farm
Dwelling Units on parcel sizes 8.1 ha or greater and within the Agricultural Land
Reserve are exempted from the requirements of Section 4.1.2 but if in a floodable
area shall be elevated 1 m above the natural ground elevation. Close sided livestock
housing behind Standard Dikes as approved by the Ministry of Environment, Lands &
Parks is exempted from the requirement to floodproof but if not behind Standard
Dikes shall be elevated 1 m above the natural ground elevation;
(c) on-loading and off-loading facilities associated with water-oriented industry and
portable sawmills. Main electrical switch gear shall be placed above the Flood
Construction Level.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The purpose of these conditions is to reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and property
damage due to flooding and erosion. However, the Village of Valemount does not represent
to the owner or any other person, that any Building constructed or Mobile Home Dwelling,
Modular Home Dwelling or unit located in accordance with the flowing conditions will not
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be damaged by flooding or erosion.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE
There is provision in this bylaw for the possible reduction of these setbacks and elevations
through a Development Variance permit, especially in the case where it is impossible to
meet the siting requirements due to the size, shape or topography of a parcel.
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Part 5 Zones
5 Zones
5.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
The location of the Zones established by this Bylaw are as shown on the signed and dated copy
of the Zoning Map of the Village of Valemount, which is found in Part 7 of this Bylaw.
Where a parcel is divided by a Zone boundary, the areas created by such divisions are deemed
to be separate parcels for the purpose of determining the regulations and requirements of this
Bylaw, except that setbacks between Zones are not required unless the parcel is capable of
being subdivided along that Zone boundary.
Except as shown on the Zoning Map in Part 7 of this Bylaw:
(i)
Where a Zone boundary is designated as following a Highway or watercourse,
the centerline of the Highway or watercourse is the Zone boundary; and
(ii)
Where a Zone boundary does not follow a legally defined line, and where
distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the boundary is
determined by the Zoning Map to the centre of each zoning line.
For the purposes of this Bylaw the Village of Valemount is hereby divided into the following
zones:
Short
Title
Zone Title
Category
Purpose
ENV
Environmental
Environmental
/ Rural
Protection of environmental areas
RR1
Rural Residential
Rural
To accommodate rural residential living with no (or
partial) municipal water or sewer services.
Welcome to
Part 5 Zones.
Just don't split
zone me.
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R1
Residential - Large
Lot
Residential
Fully serviced large residential lots
R2
Residential - Single
& Two-Unit
Residential
Fully serviced residential lots in the traditional
Village areas.
R3
Residential -
Neighbourhood-
Oriented Multi-Unit
Residential
Multi-unit development that is designed to fit into
an existing neighbourhood.
MHP
Manufactured
Home Park (Per
Bylaw 881)
Residential
To accommodate Manufactured Home Parks
C1
Village Centre
Mixed Use
Commercial &
Residential
A mix of commercial and residential land uses to
create a vibrant Village Centre
C2
Village Centre
Fringe Mixed Use
Commercial &
Residential
A mix of residential and commercial land uses in the
vicinity of the Village Centre.
C3
Main Street
(Railtown) Mixed
Use
Commercial &
Residential
An area that focuses on creative industries,
commercial opportunities and complementary
residential uses
C4
Highway & Tourist
Commercial
Commercial
A tourist focused gateway area with a focus on
commercial land uses
C5
Neighbourhood
Mixed Use
Employment
& Residential
An innovative zone that allows for a flexible mix of
employment and residential opportunities.
M1
Light Industrial
Industrial
To facilitate economic development on larger
parcels of land that are separated from residential
land uses.
P1
Parks & Recreation
Public
Public parks, open spaces and recreation areas.
P2
Public -
Institutional
Public
Public land uses focused on government services,
utilities and infrastructure and selective institutional
uses.
CD1
Comprehensive
Development Zone
Residential
Site specific zoning for a comprehensive residential
development on a large parcel of land.
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ENV
Environmental
5.2
ENV - ENVIRONMENTAL
Purpose:
To accommodate and preserve rural, wilderness, and sensitive landscapes.
Permitted Uses:
Within the ENV - Environmental Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Agriculture
(b)
Dwelling, Single Detached
(c)
Greenhouse Operation
(d)
Outdoor Recreation Facility
(e)
Public Works & Utilities
Site Specific Permitted Uses:
(a)
Campground is permitted on Lot 1 District Lot 7356 Cariboo District Plan 25545 Except Plan
30454 (1340 Main Street)
Accessory uses
Within the ENV - Environmental Zone, the following accessory uses are permitted:
(a)
Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Residential1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b)
Dwelling, Detached Accessory Unit
(c)
Home Based Business 1 - Minor 2
(d)
Home Based Business 2 - Major 2
(e)
Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor3 (per Bylaw 907)
(f)
Short Term Vacation Rental - Major3 (per Bylaw 907)
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(g)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 for detailed Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
2 See Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 for detailed Home-Based Business regulations.
Density
No more than one (1) Single-Detached Dwelling shall be permitted on a parcel in this zone.
Parcel Area
No parcel shall be created in this zone which is less than the following minimum parcel area:
Minimum Parcel Area
(a)
All parcels and uses
10.0 ha (24.7 acres)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in this zone:
Yards
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a)
All yards (front, rear & all sides)
6.0m minimum
10.0m minimum
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in this zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a)
Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in this zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a)
All buildings combined
(including principal and accessory buildings)
10%
Fencing and Screening
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As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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RR1
Rural Residential
5.3
RR1 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL
Purpose:
To accommodate rural residential living with no or partial municipal water or sewer services.
Permitted Uses:
Within the RR1 - Rural Residential, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Agriculture, permitted on lots lying west of Highway No. 5
(b) Dwelling, Single-Detached
(c) Dwelling, Two-unit
(d) Equestrian Centre
(e) Farmers Market
(f)
Greenhouse Operation
(g) Market Garden
(h) Outdoor Recreation Facility
(i)
Veterinary Clinic
Site Specific Permitted Uses
a) Two Single-Detached Dwellings permitted on the following lots:
(i) Lot 2, District Lot 7356 and 9778 Cariboo District Plan 27373 Except Plan 27716 (1292 Juniper
Street)
(ii) Lot 3 District Lot 7354 Cariboo District Plan 27338 (1430 King Road)
b) A Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) use is permitted in addition to the existing residential use on
Lot 3 District Lot 7354, Cariboo District Plan 27338, PID 006-605-010 (1430 King Road). One STVR will
be permitted per parcel. Combined uses will not be permitted in a residence where there is a STVR
use.
Accessory Uses
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Within the RR1 - Rural Residential Zone, the following accessory uses are permitted:
(a)
Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Residential1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b)
Dwelling, Detached Accessory Unit
(c)
Home-Based Business 1 - Minor 2
(d)
Home-Based Business 2 - Major 2
(e)
Short-Term Vacation Rental - Minor 3
(f)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures 4
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 for detailed Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
2 See Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 for detailed Home-Based Business regulations.
3 See Section 2.8 on Short-Term Vacation Rentals
4 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
(a)
Short Term Vacation Rental -
Major
Minimum parcel size 1500 m2 (16,146 sq. ft.) or as an
Accessory use within an attached Accessory Dwelling
Unit
(b)
Equestrian Centre
Parcel must be greater than 2.0 ha (5 ac)
(c)
Guiding or Tourism Lodge
Parcel must be greater than 2.0 ha (5 ac) and must
have municipal water servicing
(d)
Manufactured & Mobile Homes
See detailed conditions for Manufactured and Mobile
Homes in Section 2.12: Use Regulations.
-
Note: the minimum building width in this Zone is
6m (see 5.3.10).
Parcel Area
No parcel shall be created in this zone which is less than the following minimum parcel area:
Minimum Parcel Area
(a)
All parcels
1.0 ha (2.47 acres)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in this zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a)
Front
7.6m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal building
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(b)
Rear
4.5m minimum
4.5m minimum
(c)
Interior side lot line
4.5m minimum
4.5m minimum
(d)
Exterior side lot line
4.5m minimum
4.5m minimum
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in this zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a)
Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
6.0m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in this zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a)
All buildings combined
(including principal and accessory buildings)
10%
Additional Regulations
The following additional regulations shall apply in this zone:
Topic
Regulation
(a) Minimum Building Width of Single-Detached Dwellings
6m
(b) Minimum Floor Area of Single Detached Dwellings
55 m2
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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R1
RESIDENTIAL - LARGE LOT
5.4
R1 - RESIDENTIAL - LARGE LOT
Purpose
To accommodate residential development on large fully serviced lots with potential for
tourist accommodations.
Permitted Uses
Within the R-1 Residential-Large Lot, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Dwelling, Single-Detached
(b) Dwelling, Two-unit
Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory uses, buildings and structures 1
(b) Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Residential 2 (per Bylaw 858)
(c) Dwelling, Detached Accessory Unit
(d) Home Based Business 1- Minor 3
(e) Home Based Business 2 - Major 3
1 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
2 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 for detailed Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
3 See Sections 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 for detailed Home-Based Business regulations.
Conditional Uses
(a) Short Term Vacation Rental - Major
(b) Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor
*May be subject to limitations within the Official Community Plan
Density
(a) No person shall site more than one (1) Single-Detached Dwelling or one (1) Two-Unit Dwelling on a
parcel in this zone.
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Parcel Servicing Requirements
(a) No parcel shall be created in the R-1 zone which is not fully serviced with municipal piped water and
sewer servicing.
Minimum Parcel Area Requirements
The following minimum parcel area shall apply in the R-1 zone. No parcel in the R-1 zone shall be created
which is less than the minimum parcel area stated below.
(a)
Single-Detached Dwelling
Minimum parcel area shall be less than 700 m2
(7,534.74 ft2).
(b)
Dwelling, Two-unit (on one parcel)
Minimum parcel area shall be less than 930 m2
(10,010.4 ft2).
(c)
Dwelling, Two-unit (divided into two
separate parcels with common interior wall)
Minimum parcel area shall be less than 465 m2
(5,005 ft2) per parcel.
Parcel Dimensions
The following minimum parcel dimensions shall apply in the R-1 zone:
Parcel Description
Regulation
(a) Dwelling, Single-Detached parcel
Minimum Parcel Width - 20m (65.6 ft.)
(b) Dwelling, Two-unit parcel
Minimum Parcel Width - 22m (65.6 ft.) (11m per lot if
divided into two parcels)
(c) All Parcels
Minimum Parcel Length - 30m (98.4 ft.)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the R-1 zone:
Setback
Principal
Building
Accessory Building
Detached Accessory
Dwelling Unit
(a) Front
6.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than
principal building
Equal to or greater than
principal building
(b) Rear
6.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
2.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
2.0m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot line
(for corner lots)
3.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
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Where a Two-Unit Dwelling is divided into two separate parcels, the minimum Interior Side Parcel Line
Setbacks shall not apply where there is a common wall shared between the Dwelling Units.
Maximum Site Coverage
The following maximum site coverage shall apply in the R-1 zone:
Site Coverage
(a) Total site coverage of all dwellings, buildings and
structures on a parcel
40%
(b) Accessory Buildings
Site coverage of all accessory buildings
shall not exceed 80% of the principal
dwelling.
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the R-1 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
Additional Regulations
The following additional regulations shall apply in this zone:
Topic
Regulation
(a) Minimum Building Width of Single-Detached Dwellings
6.0 m (19.68 ft)
(b) Minimum Floor Area of Single-Detached Dwellings
93 m2 (1001 sq. ft)
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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R2
RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE & TWO-UNIT
5.5
R2 - RESIDENTIAL - SINGLE & TWO-UNIT
Purpose:
To accommodate fully serviced residential development in the form of single-detached and
two-unit dwellings.
Permitted Uses
Within the R-2 Residential-Single & Two Unit, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Dwelling, Single-Detached
(b) Dwelling, Two-unit
Site Specific Uses Permitted:
(a) A maximum of two Single detached Dwellings are permitted on Lot 2, District Lot 7356, Cariboo
Plan PGP 10406 (1363 3 Avenue), and no Short Term Vacation Rental use shall be permitted on
this property.
(b) The following regulations apply specifically to Lot 2, District Lot 7356, Cariboo Plan PGP 10406
(1363 3 Avenue)
(i)
The minimum Floor Area of the smaller Single-Detached Dwelling is 37 m2.
(ii)
The minimum Rear Parcel Setback is 1.8 meters.
(iii)
Only one Accessory Building is permitted to a maximum Floor Area of 50% of the smaller
Single-Detached Dwelling
(iv)
Only one Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted and is subject to the regulations
set out in this Bylaw.
(c) Two Single-Detached Dwellings are permitted on the following legal parcels:
(i) Lot 15, District Lot 7355, Cariboo District Plan 23725 (935 Beavan Crescent)
(ii) Lot 1, District Lot 7356 Cariboo District Plan 10351 (1303 Dogwood Street)
(d) Short Term Vacation Rental - Major is permitted on Parcel E (Being a Consolidation of Lots 50 And
51, (See CB2114269) District Lot 7355 Cariboo District Plan 26762 (1015 14th Avenue).
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Accessory Uses
(a) Accessory uses, buildings and structures 1
(b) Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Residential 2 (per Bylaw 858)
(c) Dwelling, Detached Accessory Unit
(c) Home Based Business 1- Minor 3
(d) Home Based Business 2 - Major 3
1 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
2 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
3 See Section 2.2, 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor and 2.4 Home Based Business 2 - Major
Conditional Uses
(a) Dwelling, Mobile shall be less than 20 years old.
(b) Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor 1
1 See Section 2.8 Short Term Vacation Rentals
*May be subject to limitations within the Official Community Plan
(a) Minimum Building Width of Single-Detached Dwellings
4.75m
Density
(a) A maximum of three Dwelling Units per parcel shall be permitted in the R-2 zone if developed in the
following ways:
(i)
One Single-Detached Dwelling plus one Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit and one Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit;
(ii)
One Two-Unit Dwelling plus one Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit or one Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit
(iii)
[Semi-detached dwelling unit] One side of a Two-Unit Dwelling on an individual parcel plus
one Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit and one Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Parcel Servicing Requirements
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(a) No parcel shall be created in the R-2 zone which is not fully serviced with municipal piped water
and sewer servicing.
Minimum Parcel Area Requirements
(a) Dwelling, Single-Detached
Minimum parcel area shall be 375 m2 (4,036 ft2).
(b) Dwelling, Two-Unit (on one parcel)
Minimum parcel area shall be 500 m2 (5,382 ft2).
(c) Dwelling, Two-Unit (divided
into two separate parcels with common
interior wall)
Minimum parcel area shall be 250 m2 (2691 ft2) per
parcel.
Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the R-2 zone:
Lot Dimension
Regulation
(a) Dwelling, Single-detached lot
Minimum Lot Width - 10.00m (32.80 ft.)
(b) Dwelling, Two-unit lot
Minimum Lot Width - 15.24m (50 ft.) (11m
per lot if divided into two parcels)
(c) Minimum Lot Length
25m (82 ft.)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the R-2 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
Detached Accessory
Dwelling Unit
(a) Front
4.0m minimum
Equal to or greater
than principal building
Equal to or greater than
principal building
(b) Rear
4.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(c) Interior side lot
line
2.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
2.0m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot
line
3.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
Where a Two-Unit Dwelling is divided into two separate parcels, the minimum Interior Side Parcel Line
Setbacks shall not apply where there is a common wall shared between the Dwelling Units.
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Maximum Site Coverage
The following maximum site coverage shall apply in the R-2 zone:
Site Coverage
Maximum Site Coverage
(a) Total site coverage of all dwellings, buildings and
structures on a lot
50%
(b) Accessory buildings
Site coverage of all accessory buildings
shall not exceed 80% of the principal
dwelling.
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the R-2 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
First Storey - 5.0m (16.4 ft.)
Second Storey - 6.0m (19.68 ft.)
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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R3
RESIDENTIAL - MULTI-UNIT
5.6
R3 - RESIDENTIAL - MULTI-UNIT
Purpose:
To accommodate multi-unit development that is designed to fit into existing or new
neighbourhoods.
Permitted Uses
Within the R-3 Residential-Multi-Unit Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Dwelling, Apartment
(b) Dwelling, Townhouse
(c) Seniors Residential Care
Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business 1- Minor 1
(b) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
1 See Section 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor
Density
A maximum density of 125 dwelling units per hectare is permitted.
Parcel Servicing Requirements
No parcel shall be created in the R-3 zone which is not fully serviced with municipal piped water and
sewer servicing.
Parcel Area Requirements
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in this zone:
Type of Use
Minimum Parcel Area
(a) Dwelling, Apartment
1,000 m2 (10,764 sq. ft.)
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(b) Dwelling, Townhouse (single parcel)
750 m2 (8,073 sq. ft.)
(c) Dwelling, Townhouse (per unit)
225 m2 (2,422sq. ft.)
Parcel Area & Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in this zone:
Minimum Parcel Width (Frontage) for:
Minimum Width
(a) Dwelling, Apartment
15.0m (49.2 ft.)
(b) Dwelling, Townhouse (single parcel)
15.0m (49.2 ft.)
(c) Dwelling, Townhouse (per unit)
6.0m (19.7 ft.)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the R-3 zone:
Setback
Principal Building Minimum
Setback
Accessory Building
Minimum Setback
(a) Front
4.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal
building
(b) Rear
6.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
(i) 1.5m minimum Townhouse
Dwelling
(ii) 3.0m minimum Apartment
Dwelling
1.0m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot line
4.5m minimum
4.5m minimum
(e) The minimum Interior side lot line setback shall not apply where there is a common wall between the
Dwelling Units.
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in this zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
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Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in this zone:
Lot Coverage
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a) Maximum coverage of all buildings and structures
50%
Amenity Area
The following minimum Amenity Area shall apply in this zone to any Apartment Dwelling or Townhouse
Dwelling:
Dwelling Unit Type
Minimum Amenity Area
For Apartments
(a) Per Apartment Dwelling Unit
5m2
For Townhouses
(b) Per Townhouse Dwelling Unit
5m2
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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5.7
MHP - RESIDENTIAL - HOME PARK
MHP
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
5.7.1 Purpose:
To accommodate residential manufactured home parks on large parcels of land through
comprehensive site planning and the provision of full municipal utilities.
5.7.2 Permitted Uses
Within the MHP - Residential-Manufactured Home Park Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Manufactured Home Park
(b) Dwelling, Mobile Home
(c) Dwelling, Modular Home
5.7.3 Accessory Uses
(a) Home Based Business 1 - Minor
(b) Common Storage Area
(c) Common Recreation Area or Building
(d) Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
5.7.4 Density
(a) No more than 8 Manufactured Homes per acre will be permitted in this zone
5.7.5 Site Development Regulations for a Manufactured Home Park
(a) Minimum Parcel Area
1.8 hectares (4.5 acres)
Bylaw 881
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(b) Maximum Site Coverage
60%
(c) Minimum Setbacks (Buffer Area)
i. Front
3 m
ii. Rear
3 m
iii. Interior Side
3 m
iv. Exterior Side
3 m
5.7.6 Site Development Regulations for a Manufactured Home Park Spaces
(a) Minimum Parcel Area
250 m2
(b) Minimum Parcel Width fronting a
roadway
12m
(c) Minimum Parcel Width fronting a cul-
de-sac
6 m
(d) Minimum Parcel Depth
20m
(e) Maximum Site Coverage
50%
(f) Maximum Site Coverage of Accessory
Buildings
Site coverage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed
80% of the principal dwelling.
(g) Minimum Setbacks for Manufactured
Home
i. Front
2 m
ii. Rear
2 m
iii. Interior Side
1.5 m
iv. Exterior Side
2 m
(d) Minimum Setbacks for Accessory
Buildings
i. Front
Equal to or greater than Manufactured Home
ii. Rear
1.5 m
iii. Side
1.5 m
3.7.7 Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the MHP zone:
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Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
7.6m (24.6 ft.)
5.0m (16.4 ft.)
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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C1
VILLAGE CENTRE MIXED USE
5.8
C1 - VILLAGE CENTRE MIXED USE
Purpose:
To create a mix of street-front commercial and retail land uses with complementary, accessory
commercial and residential uses intended to create a vibrant Village Centre, mainly along 5th
Avenue.
Permitted Uses
Within the C-1 Village Centre Mixed Use Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Art Gallery including Studio
(l) Government Office & Buildings
(b) Assembly Facility
(m) Health and Medical Service
(c) Bicycle Retail Sales and Service
(n) Indoor Recreation and Entertainment
(d) Business and Professional Office
(o) Library
(e) Daycare Centre
(p) Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
(f) Educational Institution
(q) Museum
(g) Farmers Market
(r) Personal Service Establishments
(h) Financial Institution
(s) Retail Liquor Sales Establishment
(i) Food and Beverage Service - Liquor
Primary
(t) Retail Store
(j) Food and Beverage Service - Food
Primary (including catering)1
(u) Tourist Accommodation - Minor
(<12 units)
1See Section 6 - Definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses.
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Accessory Uses
(a)
Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Commercial1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b)
Home Based Business 1- Minor 2
(c)
Home Based Business 2 - Major 2
(d)
Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor3
(e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures4 to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
2 See Section 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor and 2.4 Home Based Business 2 - Major
3 See Section 2.8 Short Term Vacation Rentals
4 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
a) Dwelling Unit, Accessory to a permitted use
Dwelling units that are accessory to a permitted use shall comply with the following
requirements:
(i)
a completely separate public entrance to the Dwelling Unit(s) shall be
provided from the ground floor entrance opening directly to a public street;
(ii)
the dwelling unit may be located on the ground floor if at the rear of the
building, above the ground floor, or below the ground floor;
(iii)
all Dwelling Units shall be self-contained; and
(iv)
parking shall be provided as set out in Section 3.13.
b) Dwelling, Single Detached
(i)
Single-detached dwellings that were constructed prior to the adoption of
this Bylaw are permitted in the C1 Zone.
(ii)
Parcels with existing single-detached dwellings are permitted in the C1
Zone, and may continue to be used as dwellings or converted to commercial
or mixed-use buildings in accordance with the permitted uses in this zone
and the regulations in this Bylaw. The single-detached dwelling may be a
primary or secondary use on the property.
c) Cannabis Retail Store
Federally licensed Cannabis Retail Stores are conditionally permitted in accordance
with provincial and federal requirements and Village approval.
d) Exceptions: Uses
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(i)
Uses which are noxious or otherwise undesirable because of smoke, noise, vibration,
dirt or odour are not permitted.
(ii)
Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British
Columbia shall not be permitted.
Parcel Area
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no parcel shall be created in the C-1 zone which is less
than:
(a) Minimum Parcel Area (All Uses)
210 m2 (2260.4 ft2)
Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the C-1 zone:
Use
Minimum Dimension
(a) Minimum Lot Width (Frontage)
6m
(b) Minimum Lot Length
30m
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the C-1 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Front
0.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal building
(b) Rear
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
(c) Interior and exterior
side lot line (within C1
or next to C2 zone)
0.0m minimum
0.0m minimum
(d) Interior side lot line
(Next to C3 zones)
1.5m minimum
1.5m minimum
(e) Interior side lot line
(Next to all other zones)
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
(f) Exterior side lot line
0.0m minimum
0.0m minimum
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Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the C-1 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
12.0m (39.4 ft.)
Must be less than the principal building
Adjacent to residential zones 6.0m
(b) Sprinklers are required for any building 3 storeys or greater.
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the C-1 zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a)
All buildings and structures combined
80% maximum
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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C2
VILLAGE CENTRE FRINGE
MIXED USE
5.9
C2 - VILLAGE CENTRE FRINGE MIXED USE
Purpose:
A mix of residential and commercial land uses in the vicinity of the Village Centre.
Permitted Uses
Within the C-2 Village Centre Fringe - Mixed Use, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Art Gallery including Studio
(j) Food and Beverage Service - Food
Primary (including catering)1
(b) Assembly Facility
(k) Government Office & Buildings
(c) Bicycle Retail Sales and Service
(l) Health and Medical Service
(d) Business and Professional Office
(m) Laundromat
(e) Daycare Centre
(n) Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
(f) Educational Institution
(o) Museum
(g) Financial Institution
(p) Personal Service Establishments
(h) Farmers Market
(q) Retail Store
(i) Food and Beverage Service - Liquor Primary
(r) Tourist Accommodation - Minor
(<12 units)
1See definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses.
Accessory Uses
(a) Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Commercial1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b) Home Based Business 1- Minor 2
(c) Home Based Business 2 - Major 2
(d) Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor3
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(e) Accessory uses, buildings and structures4 to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
2 See Section 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor and 2.4 Home Based Business 2 - Major
3 See Section 2.8 Short Term Vacation Rentals
4 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
a) Mixed Use Development
(i)
Ground floor must be commercial and must be street-facing (residential units may be
at the rear).
b) Tourist Accommodation - Major shall:
(i)
have a minimum parcel area of 2,000m2.
(ii)
only be permitted west of George Place.
c) Dwelling Unit, Accessory to a permitted use
Dwelling units that are accessory to a permitted use shall comply with the following
requirements:
(i)
a completely separate public entrance to the Dwelling Unit(s) shall be provided
from the ground floor entrance opening directly to a public street;
(ii)
the dwelling unit may be located on the ground floor if at the rear of the
building, above the ground floor, or below the ground floor;
(iii)
all Dwelling Units shall be self-contained; and
(iv)
parking shall be provided as set out in Section 3 of this Bylaw.
d) Dwelling, Single Detached
(i)
Single-detached dwellings that were constructed prior to the adoption of this
Bylaw are permitted in the C2 Zone.
(ii)
Single-detached dwellings permitted in the C2 Zone may continue to be used as
dwellings or converted to commercial or mixed-use buildings in, rebuilt in the
event of an Act of God or as a safety requirement, accordance with the
permitted uses in this zone and the regulations in this Bylaw. The single-
detached dwelling may be a principal or accessory use on the property.
e) Cannabis Retail Store
Federally licensed Cannabis Retail Stores are conditionally permitted in accordance with
provincial and federal requirements and Village approval.
f) Automobile Repair Shop shall: (per Bylaw 858)
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(i) only be permitted west of Fir Street
g) Exceptions: Uses
(i)
Uses which are noxious or otherwise undesirable because of smoke, noise, vibration,
dirt or odour are not permitted.
(ii)
Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British
Columbia shall not be permitted.
Parcel Area
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no parcel shall be created in the C-2 zone which is less
than:
(a) Tourist Accommodation - Major
2,000 m2
(b) All other uses
250 m2 (2,690 ft2)
Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the C-2 zone:
Use
Minimum Dimension
(a) Minimum Lot Width (Frontage)
8m
(b) Minimum Lot Length
30m
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the C-2 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(i) Front (on Fifth Ave)
0.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal building
(ii) Front (all other cases)
6.0m
Equal to or greater than principal building
(iii) Rear
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
(iv) Interior side lot line
0.0m minimum
0.0m minimum
(v) Interior side lot line
(adjacent to residential
zones)
2.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
(vi) Exterior side lot line
(Next to C1 or C2 zones)
0.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
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(vii) Exterior side lot line
(Next to all other zones)
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the C-2 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
12.0m (39.4 ft.)
Must be less than the principal building.
Adjacent to residential zones 6.0m
maximum height.
(b) Sprinklers are required for
any building 3 storeys or
greater.
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the C-2 zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(b)
All buildings and structures combined
70%
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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C3
MAIN STREET MIXED USE
5.10 C3 - MAIN STREET (RAILTOWN) MIXED USE
Purpose
An area that focuses on creative industries, commercial opportunities, and complementary residential
uses.
Permitted Uses
Within the C3 - Main Street Mixed Use Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a) Art Gallery including Studio
(q)
Laundromat
(b) Assembly Facility
(r)
Market Garden
(c) Bicycle Retail Sales and Service
(s)
Mixed Use Development
(d) Business and Professional Office
(t)
Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
(e) Car Wash
(u)
Museum
(f) Daycare Centre
(v)
Outdoor Recreation Facility
(g) Dwelling, Single-Detached
(w)
Personal Service Establishments
(h) Dwelling, Two-unit
(x)
Public Transportation Depot
(i) Dwelling, Apartment
(y)
Retail Liquor Sales Establishment
(j) Dwelling, Townhouse
(z)
Recycling Depot
(k) Educational Institution
(aa)
Retail Store
(l) Farmers Market
(bb)
Service, Repair & Equipment Rental Shop
(m) Food and Beverage Service - Liquor Primary
(cc)
Seniors Residential Care
(n) Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary
(including catering)1
(dd)
Tourist Accommodation - Minor
(<12 units)
(o) Health and Medical Service
(ee)
Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal
(p) Indoor Recreation and Entertainment
1See definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses.
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Site Specific Uses Permitted:
(a) The following Regulations apply specifically to Lot 1 District Lot 9778 Plan PGP11968, PID 012-522-
317 (940 Main Street):
(i) a maximum of two Principal Buildings are permitted.
(ii) The minimum interior side parcel setback requirement for the southeast side of the
property is 1 meter.
(b) The following regulations apply specifically to Lot 2 District Lot 7356 Cariboo District Plan 9569,
PID: 013-899-783 (1290 Main Street):
(i) A Maximum of two Principal Buildings are permitted (Bylaw No. 856, 2022)
Accessory Uses
(a)
Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Commercial1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b)
Home Based Business 1- Minor 2
(c)
Home Based Business 2 - Major 2
(d)
Short Term Vacation Rental - Minor3
(e)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures 4 to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
2 See Section 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor and 2.4 Home Based Business 2 - Major
3 See Section 2.8 Short Term Vacation Rentals | 4 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
a) Dwelling Unit, Accessory to a permitted use
Dwelling units that are accessory to a permitted use shall comply with the following
requirements:
(i)
a completely separate public entrance to the Dwelling Unit(s) shall be
provided from the ground floor entrance opening directly to a public street;
(ii)
the dwelling unit may be located on the ground floor if at the front or rear
of the building, above the ground floor, or below the ground floor;
(iii)
all Dwelling Units shall be self-contained; and
(iv)
parking shall be provided as set out in Section 3.
b) Cannabis Retail Store
Federally licensed Cannabis Retail Stores are conditionally permitted in accordance
with provincial and federal requirements and Village approval.
c) Exceptions: Uses
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(i)
Uses which are noxious or otherwise undesirable because of smoke, noise, vibration,
dirt or odour are not permitted.
(ii)
Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British
Columbia shall not be permitted.
Parcel Area
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no parcel shall be created in the C-3 zone which is less than:
(a) All uses
400 m2 (4,305.56 sq. ft.)
Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the C-3 zone:
Use
Minimum Dimension
(a) Minimum Lot Width (Frontage)
10m
(b) Minimum Lot Length
30m
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the C-3 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Front
3.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal building
(b) Rear
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
1.5m minimum
0.0m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot line
3.0m minimum
1.5m minimum
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the C-3 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
Must be less than the principal building
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the C-3 zone:
(a) All buildings and structures combined
60%
Fencing and Screening
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As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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C4
HIGHWAY & TOURIST COMMERCIAL
5.11 C4 - HIGHWAY & TOURIST COMMERCIAL
Purpose
To provide for a broad range of commercial and tourist uses for the traveling public.
Permitted Uses
Within the C4 - Highway & Tourist Commercial Zone, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Art Gallery including Studio
(o)
Market Garden
(b)
Automobile Repair Shop (per Bylaw
858)
(p)
Museum
(c)
Bicycle Retail Sales and Service
(q)
Personal Service Establishments
(d)
Business and Professional Office
(r)
Retail Liquor Sales Establishment
(e)
Car Wash
(s)
Recycling Depot
(f)
Campground
(t)
Public Works & Utilities
(g)
Drive-through Restaurant
(u)
Public Transportation Depot
(h)
Farmers Market
(v)
Tourist Accommodation - Minor
(<12 units)
(i)
Food and Beverage Service - Liquor
Primary
(w)
Tourist Accommodation - Major (>12 units)
(j)
Food and Beverage Service - Food
Primary (including catering)1
(x)
Service, Repair & Equipment Rental Shop
(k)
Health and Medical Service
(y)
Vehicle Sales & Service
(l)
Greenhouse Operation
(z)
Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal
(m)
Indoor Recreation and
Entertainment
(n)
Laundromat
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1See definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses
Accessory Uses
(a) Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Commercial1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b) Accessory uses, buildings and structures 2 to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
2 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
a) Dwelling Unit, Accessory to a permitted use
Dwelling units that are accessory to a permitted use shall comply with the following
requirements:
(i)
a completely separate public entrance to the Dwelling Unit(s) shall be provided from
the ground floor entrance opening directly to a public street;
(ii)
the dwelling unit may be located on the ground floor if at the front or rear of the
building, above the ground floor, or below the ground floor;
(iii)
all Dwelling Units shall be self-contained; and
(iv)
Parking shall be provided as set out in Section 3.
b) Cannabis Retail Store
Federally licensed Cannabis Retail Stores are conditionally permitted in accordance
with provincial and federal requirements and Village approval.
c) Service Stations
(i)
Screening that is not less than 1.00 metres in height shall be provided and properly
maintained along any boundary of the parcel which abuts a parcel in a Residential
zone.
(ii)
Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than 4.5m to any
parcel line.
(iii)
All servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a pump island, shall be
entirely enclosed within a building.
(iv)
The entire surface area shall be paved with a surface of asphalt or concrete, and any
unpaved areas of the parcel shall be suitably landscaped, maintained and separated
from the paved areas by a curb or other barrier.
(v)
Where the parcels abut another parcel in a Residential zone or is separated by a
street or lane there from, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect away from
adjacent properties.
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d) Exceptions: Uses
(i)
Uses which are noxious or otherwise undesirable because of smoke, noise, vibration,
dirt or odour are not permitted.
(ii)
Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British
Columbia shall not be permitted.
e) Retail Store limited to a maximum floor area of 500m2 (5,381 ft2) per parcel
Parcel Area
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no parcel shall be created in the C-4 zone which is less
than:
(a) Tourist Accommodation
2000m2 (21,528 sq. ft.)
(b) Service Station & Car Wash
1000m2 (10,764 sq. ft.)
(c) Campground
1 ha (2.47 acres)
(d) All other uses
600 m2 (6,458 sq. ft.)
Lot Width
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the C-4 zone:
Use
Minimum Lot Width
(a) Tourist Accommodation
30m
(b) Campground
40m
(c) Service Station
20m
(d) All other uses
17m
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the C-4 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Front
6.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal building
(b) Rear
6.0m minimum
1.2m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
3.0m minimum
1.2m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot line
6.0m minimum
1.2m minimum
On parcels fronting Arterial Highways, in accordance with the Highways Act Regulations, no building shall,
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without the consent of the Minister, be placed within a distance of 4.5 metres from the property line fronting
on any Arterial Highway within a municipality. On any access to the property, the distance is reduced to 3
metres.
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the C-4 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
Must be less than the principal building
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the C-4 zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures combined
60%
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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C5
NEIGHBOURHOOD MIXED USE
5.12 C5 - NEIGBHOURHOOD MIXED-USE
Purpose
To provide an innovative zone that allows for a flexible mix of employment and residential
opportunities at a neighbourhood scale.
Permitted Uses
Within the C5 - Neighbourhood Mixed Use, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Dwelling, Single-Detached
(b)
Dwelling, Two-unit
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse
Accessory Uses
(a) Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit - Commercial1 (per Bylaw 858)
(b) Home Based Business 1- Minor 2
(c) Home Based Business 2 - Major 2
(d) Accessory uses, buildings and structures 3 to a permitted use
1 See Sections 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7 Accessory Dwelling Units
2 See Section 2.3 Home Based Business 1 - Minor and 2.4 Home Based Business 2 - Major
3 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
Conditional Uses
The following commercial uses have a maximum floor area of 250m2 (2,691 ft2):
(a)
Art Gallery including Studio
(b)
Bicycle Retail Sales and Service
(c)
Business and Professional Office
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(d)
Daycare Centre
(e)
Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary (including catering)1
(f)
Market Garden
(g)
Mixed Use Development (commercial component cannot exceed 250m2)
(h)
Personal Service Establishments
(i)
Retail Store
1See definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses.
Exceptions: Uses
(a) Uses which are noxious or otherwise undesirable because of smoke, noise, vibration, dirt or
odour are not permitted.
(b) Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British Columbia
shall not be permitted.
Parcel Area
Subject to the provisions of this Bylaw, no parcel shall be created in the C-5 zone which is less than:
(a) Dwelling, Single-Detached
375 m2 (4,036 ft2).
(b) Dwelling, Two-unit (on one parcel)
500 m2 (5,382 ft2).
(c) Dwelling, Two-unit (on 2 parcels with common wall)
250 m2 (2,691 ft2).
(d) Dwelling, Apartment
1,000 m2 (10,764 sq. ft.)
(e) Dwelling, Townhouse (single parcel)
750 m2 (8,073 sq. ft.)
(f) Dwelling, Townhouse (per unit)
225 m2 (2,422 sq. ft.)
(g) All other uses
464.5 m2 (5,000 ft2).
Lot Dimensions
The following minimum lot dimensions shall apply in the C-5 zone:
All Uses
Minimum Dimension
(a) Minimum Lot Width - Dwelling, Single-detached
10.0m
(b) Minimum Lot Width:
(i) Two-Unit Lot;
(ii) Dwelling, Apartment;
(iii) Dwelling Townhouse (single parcel)
15.0m
(c) Minimum Lot Width - Dwelling, Townhouse (per unit)
6.0m
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(d) Minimum Lot Length
25m
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the C-5 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Front
4.0m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal
building
(b) Rear
4.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
2.0m minimum
1.0m minimum
(d) Exterior side lot line
4.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(e) Where a Duplex or Townhouse, Dwelling is divided into separate parcels, the minimum
Interior Side Parcel Line Setbacks shall not apply where there is a common wall shared
between the Dwelling Units.
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the C-5 zone:
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a)
Maximum Height
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the C-5 zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a)
All buildings and structures combined
60%
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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M1
Light Industrial
5.13 M1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Purpose
To facilitate economic development on larger parcels of land that are suitably located in the Village so any
offsite impacts are minimized.
Permitted Uses
Within the M1 - Light Industrial, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Business and Professional Office
(h)
Outdoor Recreation Facility
(b)
Education Facility
(i)
Recycling Depot
(c)
Food Processing, Storage and Sales
(j)
Self-Storage Facility
(d)
Food and Beverage Service - Food
Primary (including catering)
(k)
Service Station
(e)
Greenhouse Operation
(l)
Towing Service
(f)
Manufacturing, Light
(m)
Vehicle Sales and Service
(g)
Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
Accessory Uses
(a)
Retail Store accessory to a permitted use.
(b)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures 1 to a permitted use
1 See Section 2.11 Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures
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Conditional Uses
a)
Service Stations
(i)
Screening that is not less than 1.00 metres in height shall be provided and properly
maintained along any boundary of the parcel which abuts a parcel in a Residential
zone.
(ii)
Gasoline service pumps or pump islands shall be located not closer than 4.5m to any
parcel line.
(iii)
All servicing equipment, other than that normally carried on a pump island, shall be
entirely enclosed within a building.
(iv)
The entire surface area shall be paved with a surface of asphalt or concrete, and any
unpaved areas of the parcel shall be suitably landscaped, maintained and separated
from the paved areas by a curb or other barrier.
(v)
Where the parcels abut another parcel in a Residential zone or is separated by a
street or lane there from, exterior lighting shall be designed to deflect away from
adjacent properties.
b) Exceptions: Uses
(i)
Uses which are an offensive trade within the meaning of the Health Act of British Columbia
shall not be permitted.
Parcel Area
No parcel shall be created in the M-1 zone which is less than the following minimum parcel area:
Services
Minimum Parcel Area
(a) No water or sewer services
or partial services
0.4 ha (1 acre)
(b) Full water and sewer
services
0.2 ha (0.5 acre)
Setbacks
The following minimum setbacks apply to buildings in the M-1 zone:
Setback
Principal Building
Accessory Building
(a) Front
7.5m minimum
Equal to or greater than principal
building
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(b) Rear
6.0m minimum
6.0m minimum
(c) Interior side lot line
3.0m minimum
3.0m minimum
(d) Interior side lot line (parcel
adjacent to non-M1 parcel)
6.0m minimum
6.0m minimum
(e) Exterior side lot line
6.0m minimum
6.0m minimum
Maximum Height
The following maximum height shall apply to buildings in the M-1 zone:
All Buildings or structures
(a) Maximum Height
12.0m (39.37 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
The following maximum lot coverage shall apply in the M-1 zone:
Use
Maximum Lot Coverage
(a) All buildings and structures combined
60%
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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P1
Parks & Recreation
5.14 P1 - PARKS & RECREATION
Purpose:
Public parks, open spaces and recreation areas.
Permitted Uses:
Within the P1 - Park & Recreation, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Government Office & Buildings
(d)
Public Park
(b)
Community Garden
(e)
Public Works & Utilities
(c)
Outdoor Recreation Facility
Accessory Uses
(a)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use
Siting Regulations
(a)
Minimum Parcel Area
2,024 m2 (0.5 acres)
(b)
Minimum Front Yard Setback - all buildings and structures
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
(c)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - all buildings and structures
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
(d)
Minimum Side Yard Setbacks - all buildings and structures
3.0m (9.84 ft.)
(e)
Maximum Building Height (Principal Building)
10.5m (34.45 ft.)
(f)
Maximum Building Height (Accessory Buildings)
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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P2
Public & Institutional
5.15 P2 - PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Purpose:
Public land uses focused on government services, utilities and infrastructure and selective
institutional uses.
Permitted Uses:
Within the P2 - Public & Institutional, the following uses only shall be permitted:
(a)
Art Gallery including Studio
(k)
Indoor Recreation and Entertainment
(b)
Assembly Facility
(l)
Library
(c)
Cemetery and Columbarium
(m)
Museum
(d)
Daycare Centre
(n)
Outdoor Recreation Facility
(e)
Educational Institution
(o)
Public Works & Utilities
(f)
Farmers Market
(p)
Recycling Depot (Public)
(g)
Government Office &
Buildings
(q)
Research Centre
(h)
Health and Medical Service
(r)
Seniors Residential Care
(i)
Hospital
(s)
Tourist Services
(j)
Community Garden
Accessory Uses
(a)
Caretaker Residence accessory to a permitted use.
(b)
Other uses, buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use.
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Conditional Uses
All provincial setbacks pertaining to landfills, sewage lagoons and treatment plants must be met.
(a) Sanitary Landfill
Must be in compliance with provincial
legislation, regulations and approvals
(b) Treatment Plant / Sewage Lagoon
Must be in compliance with provincial
legislation, regulations and approvals
Siting Regulations
(a) Minimum Parcel Area
2024 m2 (0.5 acres)
(b) Minimum Front Yard Setback - all buildings and structures
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
(c) Minimum Rear Yard Setback - all buildings and structures
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
(d) Minimum Side Yard Setbacks - all buildings and structures
3.0m (9.84 ft.)
(e) Maximum Building Height (Principal Building)
12.0m (39.37 ft.)
(f) Maximum Building Height (Accessory Buildings)
6.0m (19.68 ft.)
Fencing and Screening
As per Section 1.7 Fencing and Screening of this Bylaw.
Parking and Loading
As per Section 3 Parking and Loading of this Bylaw.
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CD1
CD1 Comprehensive
Development Zone
5.16 CD1 - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Purpose:
The purpose of the CD1 Zone is to implement the Saas Fee Development Plan and provide for a
comprehensive development with a mix of commercial and residential and public or open space
uses.
Permitted Uses:
The following uses and no others shall be permitted in the CD1 Zone:
(a)
Art Gallery including Studio
(i)
Indoor Recreation and Entertainment
(b)
Daycare Centre
(j)
Library
(c)
Dwelling, Single-Detached
(k)
Personal Service Establishments
(d)
Dwelling, Two-unit
(l)
Retail Liquor Sales Establishment
(e)
Dwelling, Apartment
(m)
Retail Store
(f)
Dwelling, Townhouse
(n)
Shopping Centre
(g)
Food and Beverage Service
- Liquor Primary
(o)
Tourist Services
(h)
Food and Beverage Service
- Food Primary (including
catering)1
1See definitions - includes: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and similar uses.
Accessory Uses
(a) Outside patios accessory to food and beverage services
(b) Sidewalk sales accessory to retail sales
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(c) Storage
Regulations
On a parcel located in an area zoned as CD1, no Building or Structure shall be constructed, located, or
altered, and no plan of subdivision approved which contravenes the regulations set out in the table below
in which Column I sets out the matter to be regulated and Column II sets out the regulations
COLUMN I
Matter to be Regulated
COLUMN II
Regulations
1.
Maximum Height of all Buildings
(Section 4.5 of this Bylaw applies to structures which may exceed
this Height restriction)
2.
Minimum setback for Buildings or Structures and all
Accessory Buildings from:
-
Fifth Avenue
-
Sixth Avenue
-
Fir Street
-
Dogwood Street
3.
Maximum Density of Parcels for Dwelling Units
As set out in 5.16.5 below
0 m (0 feet)
6.0 m (20 feet)
1.5 m (5 feet)
1.5 m (5 feet)
92 nits per ha (37 units per acre)
Special Regulations
Within the CD1 Zone, the lands shall be developed for commercial and residential uses in
accordance with the comprehensive development project plans shown on CD1-Maps
attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
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Conditions for use for Dwelling Units
Dwelling Units shall comply with the following requirements:
a)
A completely separate public entrance to Dwelling Units above commercial
uses shall be provided from one or more common or shared ground floor
entrances opening directly to a public street.
b)
Dwelling Units fronting on to 6th Avenue shall have individual separate
entrances.
c)
Parking requirements are set out in this Bylaw
Conditions for Commercial Use
a)
Commercial uses shall be located on the ground level only.
b)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Table 1 of Schedule B of this bylaw,
on-site parking for commercial use shall be a minimum of one parking space
per 90 square metres of zoned commercial area.
c)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Table 2 Schedule B of this bylaw, on-
site loading spaces shall be provided at a minimum of one loading space for
every 1800 square metres of zoned commercial area.
d)
Commercial parking and loading spaces are in addition to those required for
dwelling units.
Maximum Height for Buildings and Structures
Maximum Height of Buildings and Structures shall be based on site area coverage.
d)
No Building or Structure shall be of a Height greater than 21.3m (70 feet)
unless specified elsewhere in this bylaw.
e)
Specific roof heights are located as shown in Section 22.5.6, Conceptual Roof
Height Plan, and shall be as follows:
i)
No more than twenty percent of the site area shall be covered by
sloping roofs with a ridgeline Height of 21.3 m (70 feet) above grade.
ii) Additionally, no more than fifteen percent of the site area shall be
covered by sloping roofs with a ridgeline Height of 19.8 m (65 feet)
above grade.
iii) Additionally, no more than ten percent of the site area shall be covered
by sloping roofs with a ridgeline Height of 18.3 m (60 feet) above grade.
iv) Additionally, no more than twenty percent of the site area shall be
covered by sloping roofs with a ridgeline Height of 15.2 m (50 feet)
above grade.
v) Additionally, over the remainder of the site there will be no sloping
roofs with a ridgeline Height greater than 4.6 m (15 feet) above grade.
f)
Flat roofs shall not be permitted.
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Accessory Use and Accessory Buildings
a)
No Accessory Building or Structure shall be erected on
any parcel unless the Principal Building to which the
Accessory Building is an incidental Use has been
erected or will be erected simultaneously with the
Accessory Building.
b)
An Accessory Building shall not be located any closer
than 1.2 m from any Lane except in the case of a Lane
intersection where the provisions for Fences shall
apply.
c)
An Accessory Building or Structure shall not be used as a Dwelling.
d)
An Accessory Building on a corner parcel shall be
located not closer to the side street than the Principal
Building on the same parcel, nor closer than the
required Setback from the side street of the Principal
Building on an adjoining parcel, whether or not a lane
intervenes.
e)
An Accessory Building shall be located not closer than
3m to the Rear Parcel Line if an adjoining parcel is in
an R Zone.
f)
An Accessory Building shall not exceed 3.5m in height.
[An Accessory Building in a development permit area is required to
have a Development Permit.]
Screening of Storage
All outside commercial storage, including the storage of garbage, shall be completely
contained within a Landscape Screen of not less than 2m in Height and garbage storage areas
shall be bear proof."
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Conceptual Ground Level Envelope Plan
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(SAAS FEE) CD1 Conceptual 2nd Level Envelope
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(SAAS FEE) CD1 Conceptual 3rd Level Envelope
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(SAAS FEE) CD1 Conceptual 4th Level Envelope
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(SAAS FEE) CD1 Conceptual Cross Section
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(SAAS FEE) CD1 Conceptual Roof Height Plan
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PART 6 | Definitions
6 Definitions
The following definitions pertain to terms and words used within the Zoning Bylaw.
D
Site Development Definitions (Related to individual site developments - e.g. setbacks,
parking)
F
Flood Related Definitions (related to Flood Mitigation regulations in Section 4)
G
General Definitions (e.g. Amenity Area, Building, Council)
L
Land Use Definitions (Permitted, Accessory or Conditional Uses found in Zones - e.g. retail
store, single-detached dwelling)
Disclaimer: The following table contains definitions for terms and words used within this Zoning
Bylaw. The column on the far right is for information purposes only to assist with navigating the
Bylaw.
TERM
DEFINITION
A
ACCESSORY BUILDING
(per Bylaw 907)
means an unattached building or structure including detached carports and covered
unenclosed structures on a permanent foundation that is secondary or subordinate to
a principal building and whose use is exclusively devoted to the principal use of the
parcel
L
ACCESSORY USE
means a non-principal use that is secondary or subordinate to the existing principal
use or building on the same parcel.
L
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
means housing provided for individuals and families who have difficulty finding market
housing without spending more than 30% of their income to attain such housing.
G
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
means a reserve of land established under the Agricultural Land Commission Act.
G
AGRICULTURE
means the cultivation and harvesting of crops and/or the raising of livestock and
includes the sale of the products of the agricultural use from the premises.
L
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ALLUVIAL FAN
Means the alluvial deposit of a stream where it issues from a steep mountain valley or
gorge upon a plain or at the junction of a tributary stream with the main stream.
F
AMENITY AREA
means a usable open or recreational space for the use of residents and may include
balconies, sundecks, terraces, landscaped gardens, games rooms, swimming pools,
tennis courts, saunas, playgrounds and similar recreational and landscaped areas.
G
ANIMAL SHELTER
means a building or structure used for the rearing or accommodation of animals.
APARTMENT
See Dwelling, Apartment
L
ART GALLERY, INCLUDING
STUDIO
means an establishment or business engaged in the creation, sale, loan, or display of
art paintings, sculpture, books, or other works of art and may include retail and studio
components.
L
ASSEMBLY FACILITY
means a building or structure use dedicated to the gathering of persons for religious,
educational, entertainment, philanthropic, or cultural purposes and includes but is
not limited to churches, auditoriums, youth centres, halls, schools, and senior citizen
centres and does not include overnight accommodations.
L
ATTACHED ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT
See Dwelling, Attached Accessory Unit
L
AUCTION SALES
means land, buildings and structures used for the storage and sale of goods by
auction.
L
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP
means a building used or intended to be used for major repairs to motor vehicles,
trailers and parts thereof, but shall not include motor vehicle manufacture, assembly
or bodyworks.
L
B
BAKERY
See Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary (including catering)
L
BALCONY
means an extension of a floor projecting from the wall of a Building and enclosed by a
parapet or railing.
G
BED AND BREAKFAST
means a type of Home-Based Business conducted within a principal dwelling unit, by
the residents of the dwelling unit, which provides sleeping accommodations to the
traveling public and includes the provision of limited food services for those persons
using the sleeping accommodations.
L
BICYCLE RETAIL SALES AND
SERVICE
means a commercial enterprise where bicycles and related products are sold and may
include a portion of the business where bicycles and related equipment are serviced.
Does not include Service Station or sales and service of motor vehicles, including
motorbikes, but may include sales and service of electronic bikes.
L
BREWERY & DISTILLERY
See Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
L
BOARDING, ROOMING OR
LODGING HOME
means a residential building, other than a hotel or motel, containing two or more
sleeping rooms for the accommodation of boarders with or without meals. The
preparation of meals within the rented units is specifically prohibited.
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BUILDING
(per Bylaw 907)
means a roofed structure with solid exterior walls and attached non-enclosed covered
areas with permanent foundations which is used or intended to be used as shelter for
persons, animals, equipment, or goods and services
G
BUILDING HEIGHT
means the vertical distance from the Finished Grade to the highest point of the roof
excluding chimneys, ventilators, vent pipes, antennas, lightning rods, spires, elevator
machinery and roof top heating/cooling units.
D
BUILDING INSPECTOR
means the person appointed from time to time by Council as the Building Inspector
for the Village of Valemount or that appointed person's designate as appointed by the
Village's Chief Administrative Officer.
G
BUILDING LINE
means the extended line of the wall of the Building or any portion
of the Building which faces the line of the parcel.
G
BUILDING LINE, FRONT
means a line parallel to the Front Parcel Line drawn across the parcel
through the point where a Building on the parcel is closest to the
Front Parcel Line.
G
BUILDING LINE, REAR
means a line parallel to the Rear Parcel Line drawn across the parcel through the
point where a Principal Building on the parcel is closest to the Rear Parcel Line.
G
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE
means a professional, management, administrative, clerical, and consulting service,
but excludes health and medical services, veterinary services, the sale, rental,
servicing, or repair of goods, and the manufacture or processing of a product.
L
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
means the person appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer as the Bylaw
Enforcement Officer for the Village of Valemount or that appointed person's
designate.
G
C
CAFÉ
See Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary (including catering)
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CAMPGROUND
means a use of land for commercial purposes for the temporary accommodation of
recreational travelers in travel trailers, recreational vehicles, tents, or other forms of
temporary lodging.
L
CANNABIS
means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act [S.C. 2018, C.16] as amended.
G
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE
means a business operating under the regulation of the Cannabis Control and Licensing
Act, where the principal business is the retail sales of cannabis for consumption off
site, and includes government and private stores.
L
CARETAKER RESIDENCE
means one (1) dwelling unit, which is an accessory use to a non-residential use and is
used for the accommodation of one (1) caretaker, supervisor, watchman, or place of
residence for the clergy of the associated church.
L
CAR WASH
means the use of a site for washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational
vehicles, or other light duty equipment.
L
CATERING
See Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary (including catering)
L
CEMETERY AND COLUMBARIUM
means a place used for interment of human or animal remains or cremated remains,
including a burial park for earth interments, a mausoleum for vault or crypt
interments, a columbarium for cinerary interments, or a combination thereof.
L
COMMUNITY GARDEN
means a facility for cultivation of fruits, flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants by
more than one person or family.
L
COUNCIL
Means the duly elected Council of the Village of Valemount.
G
D
DATA CENTRE
means a building or group of buildings housing computer systems that provide
processing, storage, or distribution services.
L
DAYCARE CENTRE
means a centre providing group day care, family daycare, nursing school, child
minding, out of school care, or specialized daycare in accordance with the provisions
of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act or any subsequent Act or Acts which
may be enacted in substitution thereof.
L
DESIGNATED FLOOD
means a flood, which may occur in any given year, of such magnitude as to equal a
flood having a 200 year recurrence interval, based on a frequency analysis of
unregulated historic flood records or by regional analysis where there is inadequate
stream flow data available. Where the flow of a large Watercourse is controlled by a
major dam, the Designated Flood shall be set on a site specific basis.
F
DESIGNATED FLOOD LEVEL
means the observed or calculated elevation for the Designated Flood and is used in
the calculation of the Flood Construction Level.
F
DEVELOPMENT
means:
1. the carrying on of any construction or excavation
or their operation, in, on, over, or under land or
water; or
2. the making of any change in the use or intensity of use of any land,
water, Building or premises.
G
DISTILLERY
See Microbrewery & Craft Distillery
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DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT
means a Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary use that includes the sale or
service of food or beverages to an occupant within a motorized vehicle.
L
DRY CLEANER
See Laundromat
L
DWELLING UNIT
means one or more rooms designed for residential use by one or more individuals,
with a kitchen, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities, and specifically excludes
accommodation for tourists.
G
DWELLING, SINGLE-DETACHED
means a detached building consisting of one dwelling unit which is occupied or
intended to be occupied as the permanent residence of one or more individuals.
L
DWELLING, TWO-UNIT
means a detached building divided into two dwelling units, each of which is occupied
or intended to be occupied as the permanent residence of one or more individuals.
L
DWELLING, APARTMENT
means a building designed for residential use that is divided into five (5) or more
dwelling units with a shared or common entrance.
L
DWELLING, ATTACHED
ACCESSORY UNIT (ADU)
means a room or set of rooms that:
(i)
has been designed as a separate dwelling unit and has been established as a
separate dwelling unit by permit; and
(ii)
is attached to or located within the lot's principal building; and
(iii)
is a secondary use to the lot's principal building, structure, and use.
L
DWELLING, DETACHED
ACCESSORY UNIT (ADU)
means a residential building or structure that:
(i)
has been designed as a separate dwelling unit and has been established as a
separate dwelling unit by permit; and
(ii)
is unattached to the lot's principal building; and
(iii)
is a secondary use to the lot's principal building, structure, and use
L
DWELLING, MOBILE HOME
means a single-wide or double-wide single unit dwelling, constructed in a factory to
CSA Z240MH standards, transported on its own chassis and placed on a permanent
foundation complying with the BC Building Code, or on a temporary foundation
complying with "CSA Z240.10.1 Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchoring of
Manufactured Homes", and does not include a Recreation Vehicle.
L
DWELLING, MODULAR HOME
means a single unit dwelling constructed in a factory to CSA A277 standards,
transported to a building site and placed on a permanent foundation complying with
the BC Building Code, and does not include a Mobile Home or Recreational Vehicle.
L
DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE
means a building consisting of three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has an
individual entrance to the outdoors and each of which is occupied or intended to be
occupied as the permanent residence of one family. This includes townhouses,
rowhouses, triplexes and four-plexes.
L
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
means buildings and structures used for the assembly of persons for educational
purposes, where classrooms, libraries, offices, recreational facilities and other related
facilities are provided for course participants and staff, and where dormitory
accommodations and common kitchen and dining facilities may also be provided.
Accommodations will be for rental purposes only and students attending the
educational facility will be prioritized for the rental units.
L
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
means a facility or group of facilities intended for the accommodation, showing and
competitive use of horses and may include a stable, gymkhana course, race track, and
other related facilities.
L
F
FARMERS MARKET
A temporary, seasonal or occasional market held in an open area or in a structure
where groups of individual sellers offer for sale to the public items such as fresh farm
produce, food, beverages, arts, crafts and other retail goods.
FENCE
means a physical or visual barrier formed by a trellis, louver, solid hedge of trees or
shrubs, a wooden, metal, plastic or masonry structure, or a combination thereof.
G
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
means a business that is open to the public and engaged in banking and that performs
closely related functions such as making loans, and investments, and may include the
provision of automatic teller machines.
L
FINISHED GRADAE
See Grade, Finished
D
FLOOD CONSTRUCTION LEVEL
means the Designated Flood Level plus the allowance for Freeboard and is used to
establish the elevation of the underside of a wooden floor system or top of a concrete
slab for habitable Buildings. In the case of a Mobile Home, the ground level or top of
concrete or asphalt Pad, on which it is located shall be no lower than the above
described elevation. It also establishes the minimum crest level of a Standard Dyke.
Where the Designated Flood Level cannot be determined or where there are overriding
factors, an assessed Height above the Natural Boundary of the water body or above
the natural ground elevation may be used.
F
FLOODPROOFING
means the alteration of land or Structures either physically or in use to reduce or
eliminate flood damage and includes the use of elevation and/or Building Setbacks
from water bodies to maintain a floodway and to allow for potential erosion.
F
FLOOR AREA
means the total floor area of all floors in a Building including a loft and/or basement
measured to the extreme outer limits of the Building including all areas giving access
thereto such as corridors, hallways, landings, foyers, staircases, stairwells, enclosed
Balconies, enclosed mezzanines, enclosed porches, enclosed verandas.
D
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
means the ratio between the gross floor area of all the buildings or structures on the
parcel and the total area of the parcel upon which all the buildings or structures are
situated.
D
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE -
FOOD PRIMARY
means establishments chiefly engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to
customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises. This definition
includes, but is not limited to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and pizzerias. Does not
include Drive-Through Restaurant.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE -
LIQUOR PRIMARY
Means a licensed establishment chiefly engaged in selling alcoholic beverages for
immediate consumption on the premises, with a secondary focus of preparing meals
and snacks for immediate consumption on and off the premises, including a
neighbourhood pub, tavern, cocktail bar, and wine bar.
L
FOOD PROCESSING, STORAGE,
AND SALES
means a facility in which raw farm products combined with other consumable
ingredients to produce marketable products for consumption that can be easily
prepared and served by the consumer, and where raw farm products may be
warehoused prior to being sold either directly to consumers or for wholesale, and the
selling of raw farm products either directly to consumers or for wholesale.
L
FREEBOARD
means a vertical distance added to the Designated Flood Level and is used to
establish the Flood Construction Level.
F
FRONT BUILDING LINE
See Building Line, Front
D
FRONT LOT LINE
See Parcel Line, Front
D
FRONT SETBACK
See Setback, Front
D
FRONTAGE
is the distance along the property line adjacent to a highway or public street.
D
G
GOVERNMENT OFFICE &
BUILDINGS
A building or structure owned, operated, or occupied by a Provincial, Federal or Local
Government agency.
L
GRADE
means the elevation of land or a surface.
D
GRADE, FINISHED
means the lowest of the average levels of finished ground adjoining each exterior wall
of a building, excluding localized depressions such as for a vehicle or pedestrian
entrances.
D
GREENHOUSE OPERATION
A building or structure constructed chiefly of glass, glasslike or translucent material,
cloth, or lath, which is devoted to the protection or cultivation of flowers or other
tender plants and may include a related retail or wholesale component.
L
GROSS FLOOR AREA
means total floor area contained within the building measured to the external face of
the external walls and excluding the roof.
D
GUEST RANCH
means a working farm or ranch that includes a principal
residence, agricultural structures and temporary guest accommodation where such
use is:
(a)
conducted on a parcel not less than 16ha in size,
(b)
conducted on a parcel assessed as farm under the Assessment Act, and
(c)
limited in density to 12.0m2 of gross floor area of guest ranch
accommodation per hectare to a maximum of 720m2.
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HABITABLE AREA
means any room or space within a Building or Structure which is or can be used for
human occupancy, commercial sales, or storage of goods, possessions or equipment
(including furnaces) which would be subject to damage if flooded.
D
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
means physical or mental health care provided on an out-patient basis. Services may
be of a preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counselling
nature.
L
HEAVY MANUFACTURING
See Manufacturing, Heavy
L
HEIGHT, BUILDING
See Building Height
D
HEIGHT
means the vertical distance from one point to another point.
D
HIGHWAY
means a term defined in the Transportation Act as amended from time to time.
G
HOME BASED BUSINESS
means an occupation or profession carried out in a dwelling unit, or a building
accessory to a dwelling unit, primarily by a permanent resident of the dwelling unit,
where such occupation or profession is accessory to the residential use of the
dwelling unit.
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I
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE
Means ground, covered ground, buildings, or structures which water cannot infiltrate.
G
INDOOR RECREATION AND
ENTERTAINMENT
means the use of buildings or structures for recreation, amusement, or entertainment
primarily conducted indoors, such as billiard halls, bowling alleys, arcades, fitness
centres, sport facilities, gymnasiums, dance studios, theatres, cinemas, auditoria,
swimming pools, concert halls, and galleries.
L
J
JUNKYARD
means the area outside of an enclosed Building where junk, waste, used building and
industrial materials, scrap metal, discarded or salvage materials are bought, sold,
exchanged, stored, baled, parked, disassembled or handled.
L
K
KENNEL
means the use of a lot on which four (4) or more dogs are trained, bred, or boarded,
either for remuneration or for the purpose of sale.
L
L
LANDSCAPE SCREEN
means an opaque barrier formed by a row of shrubs, trees or by a wooden Fence or
masonry wall or by a combination of these.
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LANDSCAPING
means any combination of trees, bushes, shrubs, plants, flowers, lawns, bark mulch,
decorative gravel, decorative paving, planters, decorative Fences and the like, arranged
and maintained so as to enhance the appearance of the property and shall not include
paved Parking Areas, sidewalks, uncleared natural bush, undergrowth or weed growth.
G
LANE
means a highway which provides only secondary access to a parcel
being located at the side or rear of the parcel.
G
LAUNDROMAT
A facility where customers or employees wash, dry, or dry clean clothing or other
fabrics and may include a retail or concession component.
L
LIBRARY
Means a public, facility in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials such
as but not limited to books, manuscripts, computers, recordings, or films are kept for
use by or loaning to patrons of the facility, but are not normally offered for sale.
L
LIGHT MANUFACTURING
See Manufacturing, Light
L
LOADING AREA, OFF-STREET
means an area designed for the loading and unloading of goods from motor vehicles
located on the same lot as the building, structure, or use that requires an off-street
loading area.
D
LOADING SPACE, OFF-STREET
means a space within an off-street parking area for the loading and unloading of
goods from motor vehicles, excluding driveways, ramps, columns, offices and work
areas.
D
LODGE, GUIDING OR TOURISM
means a building associated with guide-outfitting, guest ranch tourism or other
tourism activities that provides temporary accommodation for paying guests of the
guide or tourism outfitter and may include sleeping facilities, communal dining
facilities, sanitary facilities, and/or assembly and recreation facilities for the exclusive
use of guests of the guide or tourism outfitter.
D
LOT
See Parcel
D
M
MANUFACTURING, HEAVY
means the creating, fabricating, processing, production, assembly, or packaging of
materials, goods, or products and their distribution, which may generate a
detrimental impact, potential health or safety hazard or nuisance beyond the
boundary of the parcel, and may include supplementary warehouse and staging
facilities.
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MANUFACTURING, LIGHT
means the creating, fabricating, processing, production, assembly, or packaging of
materials, goods, or products and their distribution, which does not generate any
detrimental impact, potential health or safety hazard or nuisance factors beyond the
boundary of the lot.
L
MARKET GARDEN
means a garden grown in any lot where the produce will be sold at a farmer's market
or other venue, including a seasonal front yard stand not exceeding 5 m2.
L
MICROBREWERY & CRAFT
DISTILLERY
Means a Licensed Microbrewery or Craft Distillery Facility that includes the brewing or
distilling of alcoholic beverages or alcoholic products, which may include an associated
bar, restaurant, public tasting, or may include the wholesale or retail sale of products
that are manufactured on-site.
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MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
Means a building which integrates a mixture of residential and commercial land uses.
L
MOBILE HOME
See Dwelling, Mobile Home
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MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
(Per Bylaw 881)
means land used or occupied by any person for the purposes of providing individual
spaces for the accommodation of two or more Mobile Homes or Modular Homes and
for imposing a charge or rent for the use of such space
L
MODULAR HOME
See Dwelling, Modular Home
L
MUSEUM
means an establishment, building or institution devoted to the procurement, care,
study and display of objects of lasting interest or value and may have a retail
component.
L
N
NATURAL BOUNDARY
means the visible high water mark of any lake, river, stream or other body of water
where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual and so long
continued in all ordinary years as to mark upon the soil of the bed of the lake, river,
stream or other body of water a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, in
respect to vegetation, as well as in respect to the nature of the soil itself. In addition,
the Natural Boundary includes edge of dormant or old side channels and marsh areas.
F
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
See Food and Beverage Service - Liquor Primary
L
O
OUTDOOR DISPLAY YARD
means an area outside an enclosed Building used solely for the display of finished
products of an industry, the display of vehicles, trailers, trucks, truck trailers
equipment, machinery or boats for sale or for rental, or a retail establishment.
G
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
means buildings, structures, or land that are available to the public for sports and
active recreation conducted outdoors. Typical uses include sports fields, outdoor
tennis courts, athletic fields, bowling greens, horseshoe pits, skateboard parks,
playgrounds, volleyball courts, and includes accessory uses such as park maintenance
and service facilities.
L
P
PAD
means a paved surface on which blocks, posts, runners or strip footings are placed for
the purpose of supporting a Mobile Home or unit.
G
PARCEL
means an area of land, designated and registered under the Land Title Act or the
Condominium Act as a separate and distinct parcel on a legally recorded plan or
description deposited in the Land Title Office, but does not include a highway right-of-
way or portion thereof and includes a strata parcel pursuant to the Condominium Act
and registered in the Land Title Office.
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PARCEL AREA
means the total horizontal area within the Parcel Lines of an entity
of land registered under the Land Title Act, or the Condominium Act,
or recognized under the Land Act.
D
PARCEL COVERAGE
See Site Coverage
D
PARCEL LINE
means the boundary of a parcel.
G
PARCEL LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE
means a Parcel Line, other than a Front or Rear Parcel Line, which is
common to the parcel and a Highway other than a Lane or walkway.
D
PARCEL LINE, FRONT
means the shortest Parcel Line common to a parcel and a Highway other than a Lane
D
PARCEL LINE, INTERIOR SIDE
means a Parcel Line other than a Rear or Front Parcel Line which is not common to a
Highway other than a Lane.
D
PARCEL LINE, REAR
means the Parcel Line which lies the most opposite to and is not connected to the
Front Parcel Line.
D
PARCEL WIDTH
means the average horizontal distance between two side Parcel Lines.
D
PARKING AREA
means an open area of land, above or underground, other than a street, used for the
parking of vehicles and shall include Parking Spaces, ingress, egress, and maneuvering
isles
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PARKING AREA, OFF-STREET
means a Parking Area located on the same parcel as the building, structure, or use.
D
PARKING SPACE
means a space within a Building or Parking Area, for the parking of one vehicle,
excluding driveways, aisles, ramps, columns, office and work areas.
D
PARKING SPACE, ACCESSIBLE
means a parking space that is accessible for those with mobility needs.
PARTY WALL
means a wall common to two dwelling units joining the abutting units across a
common interior lot line.
G
PERSONAL PROPERTY
means material goods owned, used, and maintained by an individual, or individuals,
and does not include merchandise which was obtained on consignment.
G
PERSONAL SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT
means a business providing service to the person, including but not limited to medical
clinic, dental clinic, barber shop or beauty salon; or providing a repair or cleaning
service to personal or household goods customarily used within a dwelling unit.
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PRINCIPAL BUILDING
(per Bylaw 907)
means the Building which contains the Principal Use of the parcel and shall include
attached garages, carports and attached covered patios with permanent foundations
PRINCIPAL DWELLING
means the Dwelling Unit which is the largest and primary dwelling unit on the parcel.
G
PRINCIPAL USE
means the main purpose for which land, Buildings and Structures on a parcel are
ordinary used.
G
PUBLIC PARK
A natural or landscaped area, buildings or structures provided for the enjoyment of
the public.
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PUBLIC STREET
means a street, lane, alley, or, other thoroughfare intended for vehicular use and
governed by the rules of the Village of Valemount
G
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
DEPOT
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
means a system, work, Building, plant, equipment or resource owned by a local
government, public or private utility company or other government agency for the
provision of water, sewer, drainage, gas, electricity, transportation, communication
services, community sewer system or public works yard.
L
R
REAR LOT LINE
See Parcel Line, Rear
D
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
means only a motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found
in a home but not a mobile home.
G
RECYCLING DEPOT
Means a building or facility in which recyclable materials are collected, sorted and
then shipped off-site for processing or manufacturing.
L
RESTAURANT
See Food and Beverage Service - Food Primary (including catering)
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RESTAURANT, DRIVE-THROUGH
See Drive-through Restaurant
L
RETAIL LIQUOR SALES
ESTABLISHMENT
means a licensed retail store selling wine, beer, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages.
Typical uses include provincially operated or licensee liquor stores and winery or
brewery store- fronts.
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RETAIL STORE
means a Building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are
offered or kept for sale to the general public, including storage of limited quantities of
such goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things, sufficient only to
service the retail use and shall include convenience store and thrift store. A Retail
Store use does not include Cannabis Retail Store, as defined in this bylaw.
L
RIDING STABLE
means a facility for the boarding and rental of horses.
L
S
SENIORS RESIDENTIAL CARE
Independent and assisted living that may also include multi-purpose rooms for
communal purposes, services such as laundry, dining, kitchen, fitness, salon services,
massage clinic, physiotherapy, visiting and guest housing, service staff housing,
offices, and public use of equipment, services and spaces that support in some
capacity the independent and assisted living principal use.
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SERVICE STATION
means premises used principally for the retail sale of motor fuels, lubricating oils and
motor vehicle accessories and the servicing of passenger vehicles and light trucks, and
may include the auxiliary retail sale of other products, but shall not include any
wholesale sales, automotive frame repairs, body repairs, or painting, heavy
equipment or heavy truck repair.
L
SERVICE, REPAIR & EQUIPMENT
RENTAL SHOP
Means a commercial enterprise where equipment, vehicles or machines are repaired
and serviced for customers and may include rental of vehicles or equipment.
L
SETBACK
means the minimum distance between a building, structure, or use, or from each of
the respective Parcel Lines, or from a Natural Boundary or other reference line.
D
SETBACK, EXTERIOR SIDE
means the minimum distance between a building, structure, or permitted use, and
the boundary between a highway or public street.
D
SETBACK, FRONT
means the minimum distance between a building, structure, or permitted use, and
the front lot line.
D
SETBACK, INTERIOR SIDE
means the minimum distance between a building, structure, or permitted use, and
the boundary between two lots.
D
SETBACK, REAR
means the minimum distance between a building, structure, or permitted use, and
the rear lot line.
D
SHIPPING CONTAINER
means a prefabricated container designed, constructed and used for the
transportation of goods by rail, ship, or truck, whether or not it is intended to
continue to be used for this purpose.
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SHOPPING CENTRE
means a unified group of Retail Stores and Personal Service Establishments on
a site planned, developed and managed as a single operating unit, with shared
on-site parking.
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SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
means the rental of a Dwelling Unit or a portion of a Dwelling unit for less than
30 days.
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
- MINOR
means a Short-Term Vacation Rental in accordance with the Regulations set
out in Section 2.8 of this Bylaw pertaining to Short-Term Vacation Rental -
Minor.
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
- MAJOR
means a Short-Term Vacation Rental in accordance with the Regulations set
out in Section 2.8 of this Bylaw pertaining to Short-Term Vacation Rental -
Major.
SITE COVERAGE
(per Bylaw 907)
means the percentage of the Parcel Area covered by the all Buildings
including Accessory Buildings and Structures, includes attached or
unattached carports, attached covered patios and other structures
supported by a permanent foundation and excludes balconies, bay windows,
canopies and sun shades, cornices, eaves and gutters, roof overhangs, fire
escapes, sills, steps, open and enclosed terraces at grade or similar
projections.
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SPECIAL CARE FACILITY
means an institution or residential facility where care and attention is furnished, with
or without charge on account of age, infirmity, physical or mental defect, or other
disability which requires care and which is designated as a community care facility
under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
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SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
means housing provided to persons who have special needs due to age, physical or
mental infirmity, or other condition.
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STANDARD DYKES
means those built to a minimum crest elevation equal to the Flood Construction Level
and meeting standards of design and construction approved by the Ministry of
Environment, and maintained by an ongoing authority such as a local government
body.
F
SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
means a building or group of buildings consisting of individual, self-contained units
leased to individuals, organizations or businesses for self-service storage of property
and goods.
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STORAGE YARD
means an area outside of an enclosed building where equipment, material, goods,
products, and vehicles are stored, sold or distributed but shall not include a Junk Yard,
Outdoor Display Yard or Wrecking Yard.
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STOREY
means that portion of a building which is situated between the top of any floor and the
top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the
top of a floor and the ceiling above it.
G
STRUCTURE
means any construction fixed to, supported by or sunk into land or water but does
not include fences, retaining walls, concrete, asphalt, brick, tile, or similar surfaced
areas.
G
T
TAVERN
See Food and Beverage Service - Liquor Primary
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TEMPORARY BUILDING
means a Building that does not have its exterior walls supported on continuous
concrete or masonry foundations or walls but shall not include Manufactured Housing
or Mobile Homes, except in the case of a Mobile Home when located in a C Zone on a
short term or temporary basis while the Principal Building is being constructed. A
Temporary Building or temporary Structure may be erected for construction purposes
only on a parcel being developed for a period not to exceed the duration of the
construction.
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THRIFT STORE
means a retail store operated by a non-profit society which primarily sells donated
used merchandise.
L
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION -
Major
means temporary (maximum stay of 30 consecutive days) lodging for the travelling
public and includes hotels, motels, and hostels with greater than 12 units.
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TOURIST ACCOMMODATION -
Minor
means temporary (maximum stay of 30 consecutive days) lodging for the travelling
public and includes hotels, motels, and hostels with 12 or less units.
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TOURIST SERVICES
means the provision of land for accommodating the travelling public who provide
their own shelter, including campgrounds and travel trailer courts.
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U
USE
means the purpose for which any parcel, tract of land, Building or Structure is designed,
arranged or intended or for which it is occupied or maintained.
G
USEABLE OPEN SPACE
means any part of a lot which is not occupied or obstructed by any hard-surfaced off-
street parking or buildings or any structures except underground structures.
G
V
VACATION RENTAL, SHORT
TERM
See Short-Term Vacation Rental
L
VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE
means an establishment where a person may purchase a new or used automobile,
truck, motorcycle, or RV (recreational vehicle) and/or vehicle maintenance and
servicing.
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VEHICLE, DERELICT
means any vehicle no longer in road worthy condition, in a
state of disrepair, wrecked or being dismantled but does not include vehicles stored
in buildings, commercial or farm vehicles or vehicles used for commercial or industrial
purposes on land zoned for commercial or industrial use in this Bylaw.
G
VETERINARY CLINIC
means a facility for the medical treatment of small or large animals and includes
provision for their overnight accommodation within the building only, and may
include associated office space.
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VETERINARY CLINIC - SMALL
ANIMAL
means a facility for the medical care and treatment of small animals and household
pets only and includes provision for their overnight accommodation within the
building only, and may include associated office space.
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W
WATERCOURSE
means any natural or man-made depression with well defined banks and a bed 0.6 m
or more below the surrounding land serving to give direction to a current of water at
least six (6) months of the year or having a drainage area of two (2) km² or more
upstream of the point of consideration.
F
WRECKING YARD
means land and/or Buildings where motor vehicles, tractors, logging equipment, farm
implements, motorcycles, boats and industrial equipment are disassembled, prepared
for disposal, are rebuilt or are reused as part of a recycling program, and the keeping
and/or storing of salvaged materials where such materials are bought, sold, exchanged,
baled or otherwise processed for further use.
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Y
YARD SALE
means any general retailing to the public of personal property from a residential
premise and includes, but is not limited to, all sales entitled garage, lawn, attic, porch,
driveway, backyard, patio, flea, market, or rummage sale.
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YARDS
YARD, FRONT
means the area of a parcel located between the Front Parcel Line and the Front
Building Line.
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YARD, REAR
means the area of a parcel located between the Rear Parcel Line and the Rear
Building Line.
D
YARD, SIDE
means the area of a parcel located between the Interior or Exterior Side Parcel Line
and the side Building Line. The side Building Line is a line parallel to the Interior or
Exterior Side Parcel Line drawn across the parcel through the point where a Principal
Building on the parcel is closest to the Interior or Exterior Side Parcel Line.
D
Z
ZONE
means a zone as established in this Bylaw.
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