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VILLAGE OF VIBANK
ZONING BYLAW
Bylaw No. 2022-011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS A ZONING BYLAW?. . . . . . . . 1
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ZONING?. . . . 1
1.0
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1
TITLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3
SEVERABILITY. . . . . . . . . 2
1.4
INTERPRETATION. . . . . . . 2
2.0
ADMINISTRATION. . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER . . . . 3
2.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT . . . . 3
2.3
APPLICATION FOR A
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT . . . . 4
2.4
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. . . 4
2.5
REFERRALS TO COUNCIL . . . . 4
2.6
DECISION . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.7
REVOCATION OF DECISION . . 5
2.8
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS. . . . 5
2.9
ADVERTISING A
DISCRETIONARY USE . . . . . 6
2.10 DEVELOPMENT OR
APPLICATION FEES . . . . . . 6
2.11 MINOR VARIANCES TO THE
ZONING BYLAW. . . . . . . . 7
2.12 PROHIBITED USES AND
DEVELOPMENTS. . . . . . . . 7
2.13 NON-CONFORMING USES
AND NON-CONFORMING
BUILDINGS. . . . . . . . . . 7
2.14 MINOR VARIANCE. . . . . . . 8
2.15 OFFENSES AND PENALTIES. . . 9
3.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS. . . . . . 10
3.1
LICENSES, PERMITS AND
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER
BYLAWS AND LEGISLATION. . 10
3.2
EXISTING BUILDINGS . . . . . 10
3.3
ESTABLISHED BUILDNG LINE . 10
3.4
NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL
BUILDINGS PERMITTED
ON A LOT. . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5
BUILDING TO BE MOVED. . . 10
3.6
GRADING AND LEVELLING
OF A LOT . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.7
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8
EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING
HEIGHT AND YARD
SETBACKS. . . . . . . . . . 11
3.9
PROJECTIONS IN YARDS,
BUILDING HEIGHT
AND SIZE. . . . . . . . . . 12
3.10 DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARD
LANDS . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.0
CONSIDERATIONS FOR REZONING
AND DISCRETIONARY USES . . . . . 16
4.1
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FOR DISCRETIONARY
APPROVALS. . . . . . . . . 16
4.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3
HOME BASED BUSINESSES. . 17
4.4
SERVICE STATIONS
AND GAS BARS. . . . . . . 17
4.5
GROUP CARE FACILITIES. . . 18
4.6
GARDEN SUITES. . . . . . . 18
4.7
PARKING AND LOADING
REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . 19
4.8
TOWER PROVISIONS. . . . . 19
4.9
SIGNAGE REGULATIONS . . . 20
5.0
ZONING DISTRICTS. . . . . . . . 21
5.1
CLASSIFICATION OF
ZONING DISTRICTS. . . . . . 21
5.2
THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP. . 21
5.3
BOUNDARIES OF ZONING
DISTRICTS . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4
ZONING DISTRICTS. . . . . . 21
6.0
DISTRICT SCHEDULES. . . . . . . 22
6.1
RESIDENTIAL 1
DISTRICT - R1. . . . . . . . 22
6.2
COMMERCIAL 1
DISTRICT - C1. . . . . . . . 26
6.3
INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT - IND. . . . . . . 29
6.4
COMMUNITY
SERVICES - CS. . . . . . . . . 32
6.5
FUTURE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT . . . 33
7.0
COMING INTO FORCE. . . . . . . 34
7.1
COMING INTO FORCE. . . . 34
8.0
APPENDICES. . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.1
APPENDIX 1: ZONING
DISTRICT MAP. . . . . . . . 36
8.2
APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS . . 37
8.3
APPENDIX 3: DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION
SAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . 44
8.4
APPENDIX 4: BUILDING
PERMIT APPLICATION
SAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . 45
TABLE OF CONTENTS, continued
WHAT IS A ZONING BYLAW?
A Zoning Bylaw regulates the use of land (i.e., residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional, etc.), as well as the location, size and height of buildings or structures, built
form, parking and loading requirements and other site-specific requirements.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ZONING?
Zoning works to establish preferred standards for development and to prevent conflicting
land uses. Each zone contains a list of permitted uses and regulates the following:
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how land is used (i.e., permitted or
prohibited uses)
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the location of different types of uses
such as agricultural, institutional,
industrial, parks/open space,
residential and commercial
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the location of buildings and structures
on the lands (i.e., minimum/maximum
front, side and rear setbacks)
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the size and height of buildings
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lot size and dimensions
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parking and loading requirements
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the density of development
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built form
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additional site-specific factors
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
Under the authority of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA), and Bylaw No.
2022-010 known as the Official Community Plan of the Village of Vibank, the Council of the
Village of Vibank in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open meeting, hereby enact as
follows:
1.1
TITLE
This Bylaw shall be known and cited as
Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-011 of the Village
of Vibank.
1.2
SCOPE
Development shall be permitted within
the limits of the Village of Vibank only
when in conformity with the provisions of
this Bylaw. Any use, intensity of use or
accessory use not specifically described
or covered within this bylaw shall be
deemed prohibited.
1.3
SEVERABILITY
If any section, clause or provision of
this Bylaw, including anything shown
on the Zoning District Map, is for any
reason declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the Bylaw as
a whole or part, other than the section,
clause, provision or anything shown on
the Zoning District Map, declared to be
invalid.
1.4
INTERPRETATION
For the purpose of this Bylaw, words used
in the present tense include the future,
words used in the singular number include
the plural, and words used in the plural
include the singular number. The words
shall, must or will identify a mandatory
action or decision, as the case may be.
The words should or may identify a
voluntary action or decision, as the case
may be. Whether actions or decisions are
mandatory or voluntary, the Council may
include prerequisites or conditions which
must be fulfilled before that action or
decision may be taken. The words used and
occupied shall include the words intended,
arranged or designed to be used or
occupied. Please see the definition section
for specific applicable terms and meanings.
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2.0 ADMINISTRATION
2.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The Development Officer, being the
Administrator of the Village of the Vibank or
any other qualified personnel as appointed
by Council, shall be the responsible for the
administration of this bylaw.
2.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2.2.1 Except as provided in Section 3.2.2
no person shall undertake a development
or commence a use unless a Development
Permit has first been obtained. A
Development Permit cannot be issued in
contravention of any of the provisions of
this Bylaw.
2.2.2 A Development Permit is not
required for the following, but all other
applicable provisions of this bylaw are to
be followed:
1) the maintenance of a public utility by
the municipality or private corporation;
2) the construction of a public utility by
the municipality;
3) the installation of public utility on any
street or other public right-of-way by
the municipality;
4) maintenance and repairs that do not
include structural alterations;
5) the installation of fences 2.5 metres
(8 ft.) in height or under. In addition,
fences cannot impede the sight
triangles at intersecting streets.
6) accessory buildings or structures
9.3 sq. m. (100 sq. ft.) or less in area
and 2.5 metres (8 ft.) or less in height.
7) the construction/installation of signs
which are less than 0.4 sq. m. (4 sq. ft.)
or landscaping which does not affect
drainage on any adjoining land.
2.2.3 A building permit shall not be
issued unless a Development Permit, where
required, has also been issued.
2.2.4 If the development or use
authorized by a Development Permit is
not commenced within six months from
the date of its issue, and completed within
twelve months of its issue, the permit is
deemed void unless an extension to the
period has first been granted.
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2.3
APPLICATION FOR A
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2.3.1 The application for a Development
Permit shall be made, to the Development
Officer, in Form A (Appendix 3), as adopted
or amended by resolution of council. The
application shall be accompanied by two
copies of a lot or building plan showing
dimensions and locations of existing and
proposed buildings and structures as well
as lot lines. Where no new construction
is proposed the applicant shall supply
a written description of the proposed
development in place of such plans.
2.3.2 Where the application is for a
Discretionary Use, the applicant shall
also provide a written description of the
proposed development describing the
intended use and operations, structures to
be located on the lot, required municipal
services, and any other information
necessary to fully review the proposed
development.
2.4
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
2.4.1 The Development Officer is
responsible for reviewing all applications
to ensure that the proposed development
complies with all applicable regulations
and provisions of this bylaw and
the policies contained in the Official
Community Plan.
2.4.2 Where the application is for a
discretionary use, the Development Officer
shall submit the application, along with all
other relevant material to Council.
2.5
REFERRALS TO COUNCIL
The Development Officer may submit any
application to Council for a decision on the
interpretation of the bylaw, or upon special
conditions provided for in the bylaw, and
shall inform the applicant of the date
and time when council will consider the
matter. Council or the Development Officer
may require the applicant to provide such
further information as they require to
make a decision.
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2.6
DECISION
2.6.1 The decision on all applications
shall be made in writing to the applicant.
The notice of decision shall be in Form A,
part of the Development Permit Application
(Appendix 3), as adopted or amended by
resolution of council.
2.6.2 Where the application is for a
permitted use the Development Officer
shall, upon completion of the review:
1) issue a Development Permit where the
application conforms to all provisions
of this Bylaw; or
2) issue the Development Permit
specifying any special regulations or
standards to which the development
or use must comply, where the class of
development or use is subject to special
regulations, performance standards
or development standards that are
specified in this Bylaw, or
3) refuse the application where the
provisions of this Bylaw are not met,
indicating to the applicant the reason
for the refusal.
2.6.3 Where the application is for a
discretionary use the Development Officer
shall submit the application to Council
for review. Upon completion of its review,
Council shall pass a resolution instructing the
Development Officer to either:
1) issue a Development Permit incorporating
any special development standards
prescribed by Council in accordance with
the provisions of this Bylaw; or
2) refuse the application, indicating the
reasons for the refusal.
2.7
REVOCATION OF DECISION
Where an approved development is not
being developed in accordance with
the provisions of this bylaw, or with the
standards and conditions specified in the
Development Permit, Council may revoke
or suspend the Development Permit. The
Development Permit shall not be reissued
or reinstated until all deficiencies have
been corrected.
2.8
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS
2.8.1 The Development Appeals Board
of the Village of Vibank is as appointed by
Council in accordance with the PDA.
2.8.2 Where an application for a
permitted use has been refused, the
applicant shall be advised of the right of
appeal to the Development Appeals Board
of the Village of Vibank.
2.8.3 Where an application for a
discretionary use has been approved by
Council, with prescribed development
standards pursuant to this Bylaw, the
applicant shall be advised that any
development standards considered
excessive, may be appealed to the
Development Appeals Board of the Village
of Vibank.
2.8.4 An application for a Development
Permit for a permitted use shall be deemed
to be refused when a decision thereon is
not made within 40 days after the receipt
of the application in its complete and
final form by the Development Officer,
and an appeal may be made as provided
in this section of the Bylaw as though the
application had been refused at the end of
the period specified in this subsection.
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2.9
ADVERTISING
A DISCRETIONARY USE
2.9.1 Prior to making a decision on a
discretionary use application, Council shall
provide notice to the public in the following
manner:
1) in the case of a discretionary use
application in any residential district,
by providing written notice to assessed
owners of property within 75 metres of
the boundary with the applicant's land
that is the subject of the application
(subject to the type of application,
Council may choose to advertise to a
larger area); and
2) in the case of a discretionary use
application in any other zoning district,
by providing written notice to assessed
owners of property within 75 metres of
the boundary with the applicant's land
and also either by providing notice in
one issue of a newspaper published or
circulated in the Village or by posting a
sign on the Lot, in a form and manner
which has been previously approved by
the Development Officer.
2.10 DEVELOPMENT OR
APPLICATION FEES
2.10.1 The following fees shall apply for
processing applications:
1) Amendment of the Official Community
Plan or Zoning Bylaw - Where a person
requests Council to amend either or
both the Official Community Plan or the
Zoning Bylaw, that person shall pay to
the municipality a fee equal to the costs
associated with the public advertisement
of the proposed amendment,
administering the approval process, and
regulating the development.
2) Discretionary Uses - As a condition
of issuing a Permit for an approved
Discretionary Use, the applicant shall
pay to the municipality a fee equal to
the costs associated with providing
notice to the public, administering the
approval process, and regulating the
development.
3) Development Permits - An applicant
making an application for the types of
development permits listed below shall
pay an application fee as approved by
a resolution of Council in accordance
with the following:
a) Permitted principal use
b) Permitted accessory use
c) Discretionary principal use
d) Discretionary accessory use
The application fees for a development
permit shall be in addition to any fees
for providing notice to the public as
required in clauses 1) and 2).
4) Minor Variance - the applicant shall
pay to the municipality a fee equal to
the costs associated with providing
notice to the public, administering the
approval process, and regulating the
development.
5) All fees established under the authority
of this Bylaw shall be outlined in a
separate fee bylaw which must be
adopted by Council pursuant to the PDA.
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2.11
MINOR VARIANCES TO THE
ZONING BYLAW
2.11.1 Pursuant to the PDA, Council hereby
delegates authority to the Development
Officer to receive, process and make
decisions on Minor Variance applications
in accordance with the PDA. As outlined
in the PDA, the maximum amount of
allowable variance, which the Development
Officer can allow for any application is
10% from the regulations of this Bylaw.
An application in a form as approved by a
resolution of Council may be made to the
Development Officer for a minor variance
to the zoning bylaw.
2.11.2 The Development Officer shall
maintain a register of all approved minor
variance applications as Appendix A to this
Bylaw.
2.12 PROHIBITED USES AND
DEVELOPMENTS
Land uses or Developments which existed
prior to the approval of this Bylaw, and
which were allowed by previous bylaws but
are not listed as Permitted or Discretionary
Uses under this Bylaw, shall be considered
Prohibited Uses. Such uses shall be allowed
to continue as "legal non-conforming" only
in accordance with the PDA. Certain other
proposed uses or developments may also
be listed as Prohibited Uses in any or all
Zoning Districts.
2.13 NON-CONFORMING USES AND
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS
2.13.1 Where a building has been erected
on or before the effective date of this Bylaw
on a site having less than the minimum
dimensions or area or having less than the
minimum yards required by this Bylaw,
the use may be continued and the building
may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired
or renovated pursuant to the rights granted
by the PDA.
2.13.2 These rights are subject to the
following:
1) The enlargement, reconstruction, repair
or renovation does not further reduce
the required yards that do not conform
to this Bylaw;
2) All other applicable provisions of this
Bylaw are satisfied; and
3) Issuing of a development permit
required by this Bylaw.
2.13.3 Where a building has been erected
on or before the effective date of this Bylaw
on a site having less than the minimum
dimensions or area or having less than the
minimum yards required by this Bylaw,
the use may be continued and the building
may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired
or renovated pursuant to the rights granted
by the PDA.
These rights are subject to the following:
1) The enlargement, reconstruction, repair
or renovation does not further reduce
the required yards that do not conform
to this Bylaw;
2) All other applicable provisions of this
Bylaw are satisfied; and
3) Issuing of a development permit
required by this Bylaw.
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2.14 MINOR VARIANCE
2.14.1 In a case where an applicant
wishes to pursue a deviation from the
requirements prescribed under this bylaw,
an application for minor variance shall
be made to the Development Officer for a
minor variance to the Zoning Bylaw in a
form as prescribed by the Development
Officer.
2.14.2 The Development Officer shall
maintain a register as an appendix to
the Zoning Bylaw of all minor variance
applications.
2.14.3 The Development Officer may vary
the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw
subject to the following conditions:
1) A minor variance may be granted for
variation of:
a) The minimum required distance of a
building from the site line;
b) The minimum required distance of a
building to any other building on the
site; and
c) Any and all other minimum or
maximum sizes, projections,
overhangs, setbacks, etc. described
in this bylaw.
2) The maximum amount of minor
variance shall not exceed a 10%
variation of the bylaw requirements of
the Zoning Bylaw.
3) The development shall conform to the
Zoning Bylaw with respect to the use of
land.
4) The relaxation of the Zoning Bylaw
shall not injuriously affect neighbouring
properties.
2.14.4 No minor variance is allowed in
connection with an agreement on rezoning
entered into pursuant to the bylaw.
2.14.5 A minor variance must conform to
any applicable provincial land use policies
or Statements of Provincial Interest,
adopted pursuant to the PDA.
2.14.6 On receipt of an application for a
minor variance, the Development Officer
may:
1) approve the minor variance;
2) approve the minor variance and impose
terms and conditions on the approval; or
3) refuse the minor variance.
2.14.7 Where the Development Officer
imposes terms and conditions on an
approval, the terms and conditions shall be
consistent with:
1) minimizing adverse impacts on
neighbouring properties, including
any potential change in fire rating
requirements,
2) providing adequate separation between
buildings for safety reasons,
3) avoiding encroachment into
adjoining property, by reduction of
allowable projects or other potential
encroachments.
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2.14.8 Where an application for a minor
variance is refused, the Development Officer
shall notify the applicant in writing of the
refusal and provide reasons for the refusal.
2.14.9 Where an application for a minor
variance is approved, with or without
terms and conditions being imposed, the
Development Officer shall provide written
notice to the applicant and to the assessed
owners of property having a common
boundary with the land that is the subject
of the application.
2.14.10 The written notice required
pursuant to the above subsection shall:
1) contain a summary of the application
for minor variance; and
2) provide a reason for and an effective
date of the decision.
2.15 OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
Any person who violates this bylaw is guilty of
an offence and liable on summary conviction
to the penalties set forth in the PDA.
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3.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1
LICENSES, PERMITS AND
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BYLAWS
AND LEGISLATION
3.1.1 Nothing in this bylaw shall exempt
any person from complying with the
requirement of any other municipal or
provincial regulations and requirements
and from obtaining any license, permission,
permit, authorization or approval required
by such requirements or regulations.
Where provisions in this bylaw conflict
with those of any other municipal or
provincial requirements, the higher or
more stringent regulations shall prevail.
3.2
EXISTING BUILDINGS
3.2.1 Where a Principal or Accessory
building has been erected on or before the
effective date of this bylaw on a lot having
less than the minimum frontage or area,
or having less than the minimum set-
back or side yard or rear yard required by
this bylaw, the building may be enlarged,
reconstructed, repaired or renovated
provided that:
1) the enlargement, reconstruction, repair
or renovation does not further reduce
the front yard or side yard or rear yard
that does not conform to this bylaw;
2) all other applicable provisions of this
bylaw are satisfied; and
3) such changes must be approved by the
Development Officer responsible for the
administration of this bylaw.
3.3
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
3.3.1 Where a front building line in any
district has been established by existing
buildings in a block, and is less than the
specified front yard requirement, new
construction may conform to the established
building line provided that Council, by
resolution or bylaw, permits conformation
to the established building line.
3.4
NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL
BUILDINGS PERMITTED ON A LOT
3.4.1 No more than one principal building
shall be placed on a lot. Exceptions to this
requirement are schools, hospitals, curling
and skating rinks, recreation centres,
nursing and senior citizen homes, and
multiple unit dwellings.
3.5
BUILDING TO BE MOVED
3.5.1 No building, residential or
otherwise, shall be moved within or
into the Village without a development
permit for this change of use from the
Development Officer.
3.6
GRADING AND LEVELLING
OF A LOT
3.6.1 Any lot proposed for development
shall be graded and levelled at the owner's
expense to provide for adequate surface
drainage, which does not adversely affect
adjacent property.
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3.7
ENGINEERING
ANALYSIS REQUIRED
3.7.1 If a proposed development is to be
located on a lot or lots that may be subject
to flooding, earth movement or instability,
or is otherwise unsuitable for development
or hazardous for the proposed use, Council
may require that, as a condition of the
issuance of the development permit,
a geotechnical or drainage report be
completed and approved by a Registered
Engineer in the Province of Saskatchewan.
The report must outline the suitability of
the lot or lots for development and any
remedial measures that may be required
to ensure that the natural resource base is
not irreparably altered. Remedial measures
may be specified as conditions to the
issuance of a development permit.
3.8
EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING
HEIGHT AND YARD SETBACKS
3.8.1 The height limitations of this Bylaw
shall not apply to the following:
1) Chimneys;
2) Church spires, belfries and cupolas;
3) Monuments;
4) Mechanical penthouses and necessary
mechanical accessory features, provided
they are erected only to such heights as
is necessary and provided they do not
cover more than 10% of the gross roof
area upon which they are located.
3.8.2 In districts where the limitation
on the height of buildings is less than
23 metres, allowable public buildings,
hospitals and schools may be erected
to a height not exceeding 23 metres. If
such public buildings etc. are to be in a
residential district, a greater side yard
must be provided so that each required
side yard which directly adjoins a dwelling
without an intervening street or lane shall
be 6m wide plus one additional metre for
each metre by which the proposed building
exceeds the height limit of the district.
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3.9
PROJECTIONS IN YARDS, BUILDING HEIGHT AND SIZE
3.9.1 Residential Districts - The following
projections in yards shall be permitted.
1) Front Yards - The following features
may project into a required front yard:
a) Cantilevered construction for bay
windows, bow windows, chimney
chases, bookcases, built in cabinets,
gutters, windowsills, canopies,
eaves, fire escapes to a maximum
projection of 0.6 metres (2 ft.);
b) Unenclosed decks no higher than
0.6 metres (2 ft.) above the finished
grade, cantilevered balconies,
porches, and steps to a maximum
projection of 2.4 metres (8 ft.).
2) Rear Yards - The following features
may project into a required rear yard:
a) Cantilevered construction for
bay windows, bow windows,
chimney chases, bookcases, built
in cabinets, gutters, windowsills,
canopies, eaves, and fire escapes to
a maximum projection of 0.6 metres
(2 ft.);
b) Unenclosed decks no higher than
0.6 metres (2 ft.) above the finished
grade, cantilevered balconies,
porches, and steps may project into
rear yard as per Section 3.9.3 2).
3) Side Yards
a) The following features may project
into a required side yard:
i. Bay windows, window boxes
and sills, belt courses, cornices,
eaves, and gutters to a maximum
projection of 0.6 metres (2 ft.);
ii. Cantilevered construction of fire
escapes, chimney chases, bow
windows, bookcases, built in
cabinets, balconies, and canopies
to a maximum projection of 0.6
metres (2 ft.) provided that the
total area of all cantilevered
features shall not exceed 2.5
square metres (26.9 sq. ft.) per
floor level; and shall not be
closer than 0.3 metres (1 ft.) to
the property line in (i) and (ii)
b) Unenclosed decks no higher than
0.6 metres (2 ft.) above the finished
grade shall conform to the side yard
requirements within the respective
zoning district.
c) No projections shall be permitted
within a side yard required for
vehicular access or parking where
any portion of the said projection
would be at an elevation lower than
2.4 metres (8 ft.) above the finished
grade elevation measured at the
corresponding side wall of
the building.
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d) For duplexes or two unit dwellings,
townhouses or multiple unit
dwellings, no side yard shall be
required on the common wall side
of any dwelling unit.
e) Driveways are permitted on the
flank side of corner lots. Garages so
accessed must be placed 5.5 metres
(18 ft.) back of the side yard.
f) A satellite dish, radio tower or
television antenna where attached
to a principal dwelling having a
maximum horizontal projection of
0.6 metres (2 ft.).
4) Maximum Dwelling Height
Multiple Unit Dwellings - unless
otherwise specified in a zoning district
of this Bylaw, shall not exceed 10
metres (32.8 ft.) in height.
Condominiums - unless otherwise
specified in a zoning district of this
Bylaw, shall not exceed 10 metres (32.8
ft.) in height.
3.9.2 Commercial and Industrial Districts
1) Projections in Yards and Building
Height in any Commercial or Industrial
District, where minimum front or rear
yards are required, such minimum
requirement shall not apply to prevent
the construction or location of chimney
chases, fire escapes, steps, eaves and
gutters of 0.6 metres (2 ft.) or less.
The maximum Building Height may be
specified in a Commercial or Industrial
District as required.
3.9.3 Other Projections in Yards -
Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Districts
1) Wheelchair Ramps - a wheelchair ramp
may encroach into any required yard.
2) Accessory Uses, Buildings, and
Structures
a) In all Zoning Districts the following
regulations shall apply to accessory
uses, buildings and structures
including private garages, which are
accessory and detached from the
principal dwelling:
Projection
Location
Minimum
Projection
Side Yard
0.6 metres (2 ft.)
Rear Yard
1.2 metres (4 ft.)
Front Yard
No accessory buildings
permitted in front yard
b) Private garages, carports, and
accessory buildings which, in the
opinion of the Development Officer,
are attached to a principal building
by a substantial roof structure
shall be considered as part of the
principal building and subject to the
regulations of the principal building.
c) The following structures are
allowed in a required yard and are
not subject to setback regulations,
except where a sight triangle is
required:
i. In all yards, sidewalks,
uncovered driveways, lighting
fixtures, and lamp posts.
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ii. In rear yards; in addition to the
structures listed in clause a)
above, recreation equipment,
laundry drying equipment, and
garbage stands.
d) Any detached garage or carport of
more than 93 metres (1000 sq. ft.)
is a discretionary, accessory use,
requiring a separate approval under
this Bylaw.
3) Fences and Hedges - fences may
be constructed or hedges and
shrubs grown, along a lot line only
in conformance with the following
regulations:
a) Except where required for
screening, a fence, hedge or shrub
(excluding trees) shall not exceed
2.5 metres (8 ft.) in height.
b) In the case of corner lots, no fence,
hedge, shrub, or tree shall be placed
so as to create a visual obstruction
in a sight triangle.
c) No wall, fence, hedge or shrub
(excluding trees) located along any
side or rear lot line, shall exceed 2.5
metres (8 ft.) in height.
d) No wall, fence, hedge or shrub
(excluding trees) located along a lot
line in any required front yard, shall
exceed 1 metre (3.3 ft.) in height.
4) Storage
a) No side or front yards shall be used
for the storage or collection of
goods, commodities or other form of
material.
b) No quantity of volatile or hazardous
material shall be stored in an
accessory building other than the
amount permitted by the provincial
fire or other regulations governing
hazardous materials.
3.9.4 Height of Buildings - Where
a maximum height of buildings is
specified in any Zoning District, the
maximum height shall be measured
from average grade level to the highest
point on the building exclusive of any
chimney or antenna.
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3.10 DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARD LANDS
3.10.1 Where development of a building
is proposed within an area identified
as potential hazard land, Council may
require that, before a permit is issued
for development, the applicant submit a
report prepared by a professional that is
competent to assess the suitability of a
purposed development site with respect
to the Official Community Plan regulations
and with respect to:
1) The potential for flooding up to 1:500-
year flood elevation;
2) The potential for slope instability
before and after the development and
any proposed improvement;
3) The suitability of the location for the
proposed use or building given the site
constraints, and
4) The required mitigation measures for
development on areas with a high-
water table.
3.10.2 Any development of a building
proposed for habitable/living space located
within an area identified as flood plain of a
river or stream shall be assess with respect
to the Official Community Plan regulations
and shall be adequately flood-proofed to
a minimum building elevation of 0.5m
(freeboard) above the 1:500 year flood
elevation.
3.10.3 Sanitary landfills and lagoons shall
not be located on hazard lands.
3.10.4 Actions to avoid, prevent, mitigate
or remedy hazards may be incorporated
as conditions of any development permit.
The Development Officer and/or Council
shall refuse a permit for any development
where, in their opinion, the proposed
actions are inadequate to address the
adverse conditions or will result in
excessive municipal costs.
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4.0 CONSIDERATIONS FOR REZONING AND DISCRETIONARY USES
4.1
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR
DISCRETIONARY APPROVALS
4.1.1 In considering the possible approval
of a request for Rezoning or Discretionary
use, Council shall consider the following
items in addition to any standards
described in a District, and may prescribe
specific development standards based on
those items and any other consideration to
minimize land use conflict related to:
1) the impact on the Village's services and
the neighbourhood surrounding the
proposed lot;
2) the nature, size, shape, elevation and
surface drainage of the lot;
3) the size, shape and arrangement of
buildings;
4) access and traffic patterns for persons
and vehicles;
5) type and volume of vehicle traffic;
6) off-street parking and loading;
7) safeguards to prevent noise, glare, dust
and odour;
8) landscaping;
9) screening and fencing; and
10) lighting and signs.
4.2
BED AND BREAKFAST HOMES
4.2.1 Bed and Breakfast Homes, where
allowed in a specific district, shall be
subject to the following development
standards:
1) Bed and Breakfast Homes shall be
located in a single detached dwelling
used as the operator's principal
residence.
2) Bed and Breakfast Homes shall be
licensed by the Department of Health (if
required) and meet the requirements of
the Fire Commissioner (if any).
3) A maximum of two guest bedrooms
shall be permitted in a dwelling
operating as Bed and Breakfast Homes.
4) Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall
be provided on site.
5) One non-illuminated window or wall
sign having a maximum facial area of
0.2 square metres (2 sq. ft.) advertising
the Bed and Breakfast Home is
permitted.
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4.3
HOME BASED BUSINESSES
4.3.1 Home based businesses where
allowed in a specific district, shall be
subject to the following development
standards:
1) Home based businesses shall be located
in or carried within the dwelling unit
or accessory building on the same
property.
2) Home based businesses shall be clearly
secondary to the Residential use and
shall occupy no more than 25% of the
property.
3) The peace, quiet and dignity of the
residential neighbourhood shall not be
distorted by the home based business
or accessory equipment.
4) Home based businesses shall not create
any conflict with the residential area in
terms of emission of noise, glare, dust,
odour, or electromagnetic static which
would be disruptive to the surrounding
residential uses.
5) Other than one permitted business
sign which is not to exceed 1 square
metre (11 ft2) in area, there shall be
no exterior display, storage of material
or distraction from the residential
character of the neighbourhood.
6) Property owners within the area
required by legislation shall be advised
that an application has been made for
a discretionary use. Council may refer
the application to any agency it deems
appropriate.
7) Home based businesses should not
result in undue traffic or parking
requirements in the residential area.
8) The home based businesses shall not
have any exterior display or storage
of materials and no exterior variation
from the residential character of the
building other than the permitted sign.
9) Only residents of the dwelling may be
engaged in the home based businesses.
4.4
SERVICE STATIONS
AND GAS BARS
4.4.1 Service stations and gas bars, where
allowed in a specific zoning district, shall
be subject to the following development
standards:
1) Fuel pumps and other accessory
equipment shall be located at least 6
metres (20 ft.) from any street or lot line.
2) All automobile parts, dismantled
vehicles and similar articles shall be
stored within a building or screened to
the satisfaction of Council.
3) All business shall be conducted and all
goods stored in an enclosed building
except as required in the servicing of
motor vehicles.
4) The arrangement of the proposed
structure on the lot shall be designed to
reduce conflict with adjoining uses.
5) The access to the lot shall be designed
to reduce conflict with other vehicular
and pedestrian traffic.
6) Any specific development standards
imposed related to landscaping,
screening, open spaces, parking and
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standing areas for vehicles shall be
designed to reduce conflict with
adjoining land uses and to ensure
adequate areas for vehicles on the
property.
7) The storage of fuel shall meet all
provincial regulations.
4.5
GROUP CARE FACILITIES
4.5.1 All of the following types of Group
Care Facilities may be allowed in the
Village, where approved by Council as
Discretionary Uses in specific Districts in
this Bylaw, and shall also be subject to the
following Regulations. All single detached
residential dwellings used as Group Care
Facilities must be similar in appearance,
size, intensity and scale to other dwellings
in the immediate area.
4.5.2 Classification of Group Care
Facilities - For the purpose of this Bylaw
the following are considered Group Care
Facilities:
1) Supportive Living / Personal Care
Homes.
2) Special Care Homes.
3) Private and Family Social Service
Homes.
4.5.3 A maximum of one Group Care
Facility (of any of the above three types)
may be allowed in any contiguous four
Block area of the Village, as such area may
be determined by Council on a case-by-case
basis. Applications for a Group Care Facility
shall be made to the Development Officer.
4.6
GARDEN SUITES
4.6.1 Garden suites, where allowed in a
specific zoning district, shall be subject to
the following development standards:
Item
Development Standard
Size of Unit
The minimum and maximum
allowable size of a suite shall be
from 37 sq. m to 74 sq. m (400
to 800 sq. ft.) and must contain
a living room, bathroom,
kitchen and a maximum of one
bedroom.
Parking Area
Regulation
Necessary parking shall be
provided on the lot.
Grade
The placement of the unit must
not adversely affect surface
water run off or create drainage
problems.
Utilities
Subject to the National Building
Code, all sewer, water, gas
electric and telephone shall
all be supplied through the
principal residence on the Lot.
Foundation
Suites shall not be placed on
a permanent foundation or a
basement, but shall be securely
anchored to the ground
with a system approved by
the Municipality's Building
Inspector.
4.6.2 Development Agreement: the
developer shall be required, as a condition
of the Discretionary Use approval for
the Suite, to sign an Agreement with the
Village requiring removal of the Suite
when its stated purpose no longer exists,
e.g., the Suite is no longer required for the
accommodation of a physically dependent
relative or for a person who cares for the
residents of the main dwelling on the
site. The Agreement shall also require
the restoration of the Lot to the condition
before the development occurred.
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4.7
PARKING AND
LOADING REGULATIONS
4.7.1 When any new development
is commenced or when any existing
development is enlarged, or use changed,
provision shall be made for off-street
vehicular parking spaces in accordance
with the following standards:
Building or
Site Use
Minimum Parking Spaces
Required
Dwellings, Mobile Homes
1 space per dwelling unit
Schools
1 space per classroom
Churches
1 space per 15 seating
places plus 1 space per
20 square metres of the
assembly room floor area
of the largest assembly of
the assembly room within
the building
Community Halls and
Facilities Intensive
Recreation Uses
and Auctioneering
Establishment
1 space per 10 seating
places for the Places of
Public Assembly, public
or 1 space per 10 square
metres of gross floor
area used by patrons,
whichever is greater
Curling Rinks
8 spaces per sheet of ice
Confectionery and retail
stores, banks, personal
service establishments,
sales, service, rentals or
repair shops and home
improvement centres
1 space per 20 square
metres of gross floor area
Motels and hotels
1 space per guest room
Restaurants
1 space per 5 seats
Service stations
4 spaces per service bay
Animal shelters, service
stations or veterinary
clinics
1 space per 100 square
metres of gross floor area
All manufacturing,
fabricating, warehousing
uses, storage buildings
and yards, handling,
loading, distribution and/
or shipping facilities,
builders or contractors
yards and shops, and
other similar industrial uses
1 space per 3 employees
on maximum work shift
but not less than 1 space
per 150 square metres of
gross floor area
Medical or Dental Offices
or Clinics
1 space per 35 square
metre of gross floor area
4.8
TOWER PROVISIONS
4.8.1 General Standards for Towers
(including Wind Turbines) as a
Discretionary Use:
1) Towers shall be located a minimum of
7.5 metres (25 ft.) from the side yard lot
line in the rear yard.
2) Towers without an anti-locking
climbing device shall be enclosed with a
3.0 metre (10 ft.) fence.
3) No more than two antenna wires, whose
height shall conform to the Maximum
stated for the zone, shall be permitted.
4) Towers and similar structures shall not
obstruct air navigation or communication.
Council should consult the Canada
Department of Communications,
Transport Canada, the Saskatchewan
Power Corporation or other agencies
prior to installation approval.
5) Property owners within an area to be
determined by Council shall be notified of
the applicant's intent to construct a tower.
6) Certification of structural safety by a
certified Saskatchewan Professional
Engineer, proof of liability insurance
and proof of an approved electrical
permit shall accompany applications to
erect a tower.
7) Permissible tower height in each Zoning
District:
Zoning District
Maximum Height
R1
6 metres (if the Tower is allowed as
a specific Discretionary Use)
C1
6 metres
IND
25 metres
CS
25 metres (if the Tower is 7.5 metres
from any residential zone)
FUD
25 metres
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4.9
SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
4.9.1 No commercial or industrial sign
shall exceed the rooftop of the adjacent
buildings if the property is adjacent to a
residential zoning district.
4.9.2 Signs advertising the principal use
or products for sale on the premises are
permitted.
4.9.3 In the Commercial and Industrial
Districts:
1) Two permanent signs are permitted for
each principal use on the premises.
2) The sign, which may be double faced,
shall not exceed 3.5 sq. metres (36 sq. ft.).
3) Maximum height of any sign shall be
6 metres above the finished grade.
4.9.4 In Residential Districts
1) One permanent sign permitted on the
premises with the residents' name and
address.
2) The facial area of a sign shall not exceed
0.4 sq. metres (4 sq. ft.)
3) Illuminated signs are prohibited in
residential districts.
4.9.5 Signs must be located so that they
do not obstruct required sight lines at
intersections.
4.9.6 Temporary signs not exceeding
1.0 sq. metres (10 sq. ft.) advertising the
sale or lease of the property or information
about a temporary condition affecting the
property are permitted.
4.9.7 No Provincial or Federal sign is
permitted on Village property.
4.9.8 Erection of signage on Village
property must receive the approval of the
Development Officer.
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5.0 ZONING DISTRICTS
5.1
CLASSIFICATION
OF ZONING DISTRICTS
In order to carry out the purpose and
provisions of this bylaw, the Village is
divided into the following Zoning Districts,
the boundaries of which are shown on
the Zoning District Map (Appendix 1).
Such districts may be referred to by the
appropriate symbols.
Zoning District
Symbol
Residential 1 District
R1
Commercial 1 District
C1
Industrial District
IND
Community Service District
CS
Future Urban Development District
FUD
5.2
THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
The map, bearing the statement "This is the
Zoning District Map referred to in Bylaw
No. 2022-011 adopted by the Village and
signed by the Mayor and Administrator",
and under the seal of the Village shall be
known as the "Zoning District Map" and
such map is declared to be an integral part
of this Bylaw.
5.3
BOUNDARIES
OF ZONING DISTRICTS
The boundaries of such districts referred
to, together with explanatory legend,
notation and reference, are shown on the
map entitled "Zoning District Map". Unless
otherwise shown, the boundaries of such
districts are lot lines, centre lines of streets,
lanes, road allowances, and the boundaries
of the municipality.
5.4
ZONING DISTRICTS
The uses or forms of development allowed
within a zoning district, along with
regulations or standards which apply, are
contained in Section 6.
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6.0 DISTRICT SCHEDULES
6.1
RESIDENTIAL 1 DISTRICT - R1
1 Max. Lot Coverage shall not exceed 75%
2 Min. Floor area 80 sq. m. (unit) (860 sq. ft.) - Max. Lot Coverage 75%
3 Min. Floor area 80 sq. m. (unit) (860 sq. ft.) - Max. Lot Coverage 70%
4 The total area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed the floor area of the dwelling on that lot
The Residential 1 District - R1 aims to provide for an ample range of residential
opportunities and related use in the community and to accommodate future residential
development in harmony with the existing development.
6.1.1 Permitted Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Single Detached Dwelling1
15 m
(50 ft.)
450 sq. m.
(4,840 sq. ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
Mobile and Modular Homes1 which
are more than 9 m (30 ft.) in width
12 m
(40 ft.)
360 sq. m.
(4,000 sq. ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
Duplexes2
20 m
(65 ft.)
300 sq. m.
(per unit)
3,230 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.5 m
(5 ft.)
9 m
(30 ft.)
Townhouses2 (maximum of 5 Units
on any one Lot)
20 m
(65 ft.)
300 sq. m.
(per unit)
3,230 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.5 m
(5 ft.)
9 m
(30 ft.)
Multiple Unit Dwellings3 (maximum
of 5 Units on any one Lot)
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
9 m
(30 ft.)
3 m
(10 ft.)
10 m
(35 ft.)
Group Dwellings3 (maximum of 5
Units on any one Lot)
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
9 m
(30 ft.)
3 m
(10 ft.)
10 m
(35 ft.)
Parks and playgrounds
No requirements
Public works (excluding offices,
warehouses and storage yards)
Accessory buildings/uses4
Not applicable
Not
permitted
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
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6.1.2 Discretionary Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Townhouses (maximum of 10 Units
on any one Lot)
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Multiple Unit Dwellings (maximum
of 10 Units on any one Lot)
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Group Dwellings (maximum of 10
Units on any one Lot)
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Churches
20 m
(65 ft.)
300 sq. m.
(per unit)
3,230 sq. ft.
3 m
(10 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
3 m
(10 ft.)
Convenience Stores
20 m
(65 ft.)
300 sq. m.
(per unit)
3,230 sq. ft.
6 m
(20 ft
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Schools
30 m
(100 ft.)
200 sq. m.
(per unit)
2,150 sq. ft.
3 m
(10 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
3 m
(10 ft.)
Daycare Centres (other than Home
Based Business)
15 m
(50 ft.)
450 sq. m.
(4840 sq.ft)
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Daycare Homes (other than Home
Based Business)
15 m
(50 ft.)
450 sq. m.
(4840 sq.ft)
6 m
(20 ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Garden Suites
Subject to the Principal Permitted Use
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Home Based Businesses
Bed and Breakfast Homes
Recreation Facilities
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Public Utilities, Towers
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6.1.3 Accessory Uses, Buildings, and
Structures
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) All accessory buildings, including sheds
and tent buildings exceeding 10 sq. m.
in area or 2.5 metres in height, require
a development permit.
2) Except as specifically provided in this
bylaw, accessory buildings shall comply
with the side yard requirements for a
principal building. Any building located
less than 1 metre from a principal
building shall comply with all the
minimum yard requirements of the
principal building.
3) An accessory building shall not be
located in a required front yard.
4) Accessory buildings not exceeding
10 m² in area or 2.5 metres in height
are not subject to setback standards
provided that they are located
completely in the rear of the lot.
5) Uncovered outdoor swimming pools
and other yard recreation equipment
shall have a minimum side or rear yard
of 0.75 metres.
6) Private garages, carports, and accessory
buildings attached to a principal
building by a substantial roof structure
shall be considered as part of the
principal building and subject to the
regulations of the principal building.
Covered patio or deck ceiling height
shall not exceed the ceiling height of
the main level of the principal building
or the ceiling height of the level where
the covered deck or patio is located or
attached to.
7) In rear yards, laundry drying equipment
and garbage stands are permitted.
6.1.4 Storage
1) No side or front yards shall be used for
outdoor storage.
6.1.5 Yards on Corner Sites
1) In the case of a corner site, the front
yard shall be the yard abutting the front
lot line, except:
a) In the case of a corner site
comprised of more than one lot, the
front yard of the site shall be taken
on the same public roadway, other
than a lane, as the front yard of the
corner lot; or
b) Where the two boundaries of a corner
site are equal, the location of the front
yard of the site shall be determined by
the Development Officer.
2) Notwithstanding Clause 1) above,
the Development Officer may
require any corner site to provide an
additional front yard or yards other
than that required, having regard
to the orientation and access of any
development, and the front yard
requirements of adjacent properties.
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6.1.6 Additional Development Considerations
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) Discretionary uses shall maintain the
residential character of the area as
much as possible.
2) Off street parking spaces for multiple-
unit dwellings, special care homes and
group dwelling units, should be located
in a side or rear yard and be screened if
they are adjacent to a property used for
residential purposes.
3) Multiple-unit dwellings and places of
worship should be located on corner
lots to facilitate access. Exceptions may
be made at Council's consideration.
4) Group dwelling unit - All principal
buildings forming part of the group
shall be located at least 3 metres (10 ft.)
from any other principal group dwelling
building.
5) Mobile and Modular Homes:
a) Mobile Homes shall comply with
Canadian Standards Association
Construction Standard Z 240 - 1979
or revision thereto.
b) Modular Homes shall be certified
to comply Canadian Standards
Association Code CSA-A277
standard or revision thereto.
c) Mobile and Modular homes shall
be permanently attached to a
perimeter foundation wall or
basement or shall be securely
attached to anchors or pilings
imbedded in the ground and shall be
skirted with a material compatible
with the finish of the mobile home,
prior to occupancy.
d) Mobile and Modular homes shall
be connected to municipal sewer
and water systems, if available to
the site. All connections shall be
protected from frost damage.
e) In a discretionary approval for a
mobile home or modular home
council may specify a specific
make and model as applied for
and a specific form of basement or
foundation. Any change in the make
or model or the foundation form
will require a new discretionary
approval.
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6.2
COMMERCIAL 1 DISTRICT - C1
The Commercial 1 District - C1 aims to provide for commercial development adjacent to
residential areas to serve the shopping and personal needs of the residents and to facilitate
future commercial investment next to the existing development.
6.2.1 Permitted Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Bakeries
9 m
(30 ft.)
351 sq. m.
(3,376 sq. ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
None where
adjoining a
commercial
use.
Where
adjoining a
residential
use 1.5 m (5
ft.)
None
where
adjoining
a non-
residential
use.
Where
adjoining a
residential
use 1.5 m
(5 ft.)
Hotels and/or Motels
Personal Service Establishments
(including, but not limited to,
Barber and Beauty Shops)
Medical and Dental Offices
and Clinics
Retail Stores
Restaurants
Offices
Convenience Stores
Theatres
Banks, Credit Unions and Other
Financial Institutions
Accessory buildings/uses
Subject to the Principal Permitted Use
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Public works (excluding offices,
warehouses and storage yards)
No requirements
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6.2.2 Discretionary Uses
Uses1/2
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Gas Bars, Service Stations
9 m
(30 ft.)
351 sq. m.
(3,376 sq. ft.)
1.2 m
(4 ft.)
None where
adjoining a
commercial
use.
Where
adjoining a
residential
use 1.5 m
(5 ft.)
None
where
adjoining
a non
residential
use.
Where
adjoining a
residential
use 1.5 m
(5 ft.)
Churches
Parking Lots
Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
Liquor Vendors
Fast Food Outlets
Car / Truck Washes
7.5 m
(25 ft.)
298 sq. m.
(3,206 sq. ft.)
None
None where
adjoining a
commercial
use. Where
adjoining a
residential
use 1.5m
(5 ft.)
6 m (20 ft.)
Warehouses3 and shops of
plumbers, metalworkers,
woodworkers, electricians and
similar industrial trades
Motor vehicle, equipment, trailer
and recreation vehicle sales and
service
Public Utilities, Towers
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
1 Building height maximum 12 m (40 ft.)
2 Existing single detached dwellings on Lots 9, 27 and 25 in Block 7 in Plan No. AD1266; Lots 23 - 25, Block 3, Plan No. AD 1266; and
Lots 21 - 22, Block 3, Plan No. AD 1266 are hereby recognized as Existing Discretionary Uses at that location
3 Excluding the storage and warehousing of chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers or other toxic substances or materials.
6.2.3 Standards for Discretionary Uses
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) All operations shall comply with
all regulations of Saskatchewan
Environment and Saskatchewan Labour
which govern their operation and
development.
2) Access to lots used for discretionary
uses shall be located to ensure that
heavy truck traffic takes access to or
from arterial or collector streets, or
designated truck routes.
3) Bulk petroleum tanks and other
hazardous storage units are to be
located at least 91 metres (300 ft.) from
residential areas, schools, motels and
restaurants.
4) Where a discretionary use will involve
significant amounts of exterior storage
council may require location on lots
abutting the highway, and may apply
special requirements for screening,
including a closed fence on 1.8 metres
(6 ft.) in height or more to enclose the
area of storage.
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6.2.4 Additional
Development Considerations
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) All outside storage shall be fenced,
and where the lot abuts a Residential
District without an intervening street,
the storage area shall be screened
with a solid fence or hedge at least 1.8
metres (6 ft.) in height.
2) Fuel pumps and other accessory
equipment shall be 1.5 metres (5 ft.) or
more from any street or lot line.
3) Automobile parts, dismantled vehicles
and similar articles, which may be
allowed only as a condition of a
Discretionary Use to a previously-
approved Discretionary or Permitted
Use, shall be stored within a building or
totally screened from view by a solid 3
metres (10 ft.) fence.
4) Commercial properties shall be
provided with rear access by means of
a lane that will act as a buffer between
the commercial and residential
properties.
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6.3
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - IND
The Industrial District - IND aims to provide for light industrial environmentally sensitive
development complementary that supplements the Village of Vibank and surrounding
region needs and to facilitate future light industrial investment for the region.
6.3.1 Permitted Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Cabinet and furniture making
30 m
(100 ft.)
929 sq. m.
(10,000 sq.
ft.)
9 m
(30 ft.)
1.4 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Farm machinery, motor vehicle,
equipment, trailer and recreation
vehicle sales and service
Lumber and building supply
establishments
Shops: plumbers, metalworkers,
woodworkers, electricians and
similar industrial trades
Machine and welding shops
Accessory buildings/uses
Subject to the Principal Permitted Use
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Public works (excluding offices,
warehouses and storage yards)
No requirements
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6.3.2 Discretionary Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Concrete plants
30 m
(100 ft.)
929 sq. m.
(10,000 sq. ft.)
9 m
(30 ft.)
1.4 m
(4 ft.)
6 m
(20 ft.)
Retail sales outlets
Wholesale establishments
Restaurants, Cafeterias and
Confectioneries
Manufacturing plants excluding
chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers or
other toxic materials
Truck and Freight terminals
Grain elevators
Cold storage and locker plants
(including abattoirs)
Auto body shops
Storage and warehousing
excluding chemicals, pesticides,
fertilizers or other toxic materials.
Car/truck washes
Gas Bars, Service Stations
Public Works, including
warehouses and storage yards
No Requirements
Public Utilities, Towers
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
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6.3.3 Standards for Discretionary Uses
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) All operations shall comply with
all regulations of Saskatchewan
Environment and Saskatchewan Labour
which govern their operation and
development.
2) Access to lots used for discretionary
uses shall be located to ensure that
heavy truck traffic takes access to or
from arterial or collector streets, or
designated truck routes.
3) Bulk petroleum tanks and other
hazardous storage units are to be
located at least 91 metres (300 ft.) from
residential areas, schools, motels and
restaurants.
4) Where a discretionary use will involve
significant amounts of exterior storage
council may require location on lots
abutting the highway, and may apply
special requirements for screening,
including a closed fence on 1.8 metres
(6 ft.) in height or more to enclose the
area of storage.
6.3.4 Additional
Development Considerations
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) No building height restrictions apply for
permitted or discretionary uses within
this zoning district.
2) Fuel pumps and other accessory
equipment shall be 6 metres (20 ft.) or
more from any street or lot line.
3) Automobile parts, dismantled vehicles
and similar articles, which may be
allowed only as a condition of a
Discretionary Use to a previously-
approved Discretionary or Permitted
Use, shall be stored within a building or
totally screened from view by a solid 3
metres (10 ft.) fence.
4) Industrial properties, where possible,
should be provided with rear access by
means of a lane that will act as a buffer
between the business and residential
properties.
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6.4
COMMUNITY SERVICES - CS
The Community Services District - CS aims to provide for a wide range of institutional and
community activities that sustain the Village of Vibank and provide a service to the region.
6.4.1 Permitted Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Market gardens and green houses
None
1 ha
(2.5 ac)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
Recreational uses including,
but not limited to, sports fields,
campgrounds, parks, golf courses
and rinks
Schools and educational institutions
Accessory buildings/uses
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Public works, parks and
playgrounds and other municipal
facilities
6.4.2 Discretionary Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Cultural institutions and places of
worship
None
1 ha
(2.5 ac)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
Parking (Recreation/Commercial)
Daycare centres, medical clinics
Public communication and
transmission towers
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Cemeteries
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6.5
FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - FUD
The Future Urban Development District - FUD provides for unsubdivided and or
undeveloped land within the municipality designated for future development, enabling
efficient and effective long-term planning of the community, while allowing certain uses
which would not limit the potential expansion of the Village.
6.5.1 Permitted Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Crop Farming
None
1 ha
(2.5 ac)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
Livestock Pasture
Market gardens and green houses
Accessory buildings/uses
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
Public works, parks and playgrounds
and other municipal facilities
6.5.2 Discretionary Uses
Uses
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Front
Yard
Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
Cultural institutions and places of
worship
None
1 ha
(2.5 ac)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
15 m
(50 ft.)
Public communication and
transmission towers
Refer to Sections 3 and 4
6.5.3 Additional Development Considerations
In addition to other applicable regulations
or standards contained in this bylaw, the
following shall apply:
1) The keeping of large animals such
as horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, poultry
and goats is only permitted within the
Future Urban Development District -
FUD.
2) Discretionary uses will only be allowed
where Council is assured that such
development will be compatible with
the future use of the area, as indicated
in the Official Community Plan.
3) Rezoning land from UR to another
zone shall only be considered when the
change in land use allows for orderly
land use or secures the Village's long
term land use needs. Council shall also
consider the conformity of all rezoning
proposal to the Goals, Objectives and
Policies of the OCP.
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7.0 COMING INTO FORCE
7.1
COMING INTO FORCE
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of approval by the Minister.
Read a First time this
, day of
, 2022.
Read a Second time this
, day of
, 2024.
Read a Third time and adopted this
, day of
, 2024.
Certified a true and exact copy,
This
day of
, 2024.
MAYOR
ADMINISTRATOR
SEAL
Administrator
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8.0 APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1: ZONING DISTRICT MAP
APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX 3: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION SAMPLE
APPENDIX 4: BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION SAMPLE
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8.1
APPENDIX 1: ZONING DISTRICT MAP
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
This is the Zoning District Map referred to in
Bylaw No. 2022-011 adopted by the Village of Vibank.
Mayor
Administrator
Approved on the
day of
, 2024
Ministry of Government Relations
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8.2 APPENDIX 2: DEFINITIONS
Whenever in this bylaw the following words or terms are used, they shall, unless the
context otherwise provides, be held to have the following meaning.
Accessory Use - A use customarily
incidental and subordinate to the principal
use or building and located on the same lot
with such principal use or building.
PDA - The Planning and Development Act,
2007.
Administrator - The Administrator or
Clerk of the Village of Vibank.
Alter - Any structural change in, or addition
to, a building or structure, and shall include
a change from one type of use to another.
Building - A structure constructed or
placed on, in or over land but does not
include a public highway.
Building, Accessory - A subordinate
detached building appurtenant to a
principal building or principal use and
located on the same lot.
Building Height - The vertical distance of
a building measured from grade level to the
highest point of the roof.
Building, Principal - The building in which
is conducted the main or primary use of the
lot on which said building is situated.
Building Line, Established - A line,
parallel to the front lot lines of a single
block face, and set back the average
distance from the edge of the street to the
main walls of the existing buildings on a
side of the street where more than half the
lots have been built on.
Carport - A roofed enclosure for the
parking of a motor vehicle or motor
vehicles which has less than 60% of the
total perimeter enclosed by walls, doors
or windows and is attached to a principal
building.
Club - A group of people organized for a
common purpose, to pursue common goals,
interests or activities, usually characterized
by certain membership qualifications,
payment of dues or fees, regular meetings,
and a constitution and bylaws; and shall
include lodges and fraternal organizations.
Construction Trades - Offices, shops and
warehouses, with or without associated
retail sales of plumbing and heating,
electrical, carpentry, masonry and other
trades associated with construction of
buildings.
Council - The Council of the Village of
Vibank.
Building Height Measurement
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Cultural Institution - Establishments such
as museums, art galleries, libraries and
similar facilities of historical, educational
or cultural interest, operated by a public or
registered charitable organization.
Deck - A raised open platform with or
without rails attached to a principal
building.
Development - The carrying out of any
building, engineering, mining or other
operations in, on, or over land, or the
making of any material change in the use or
intensity of use of any building or land.
Development Permit - A document
authorizing a development, issued
pursuant to this zoning bylaw.
Discretionary Use - A use or form of
development that may be allowed in a
zoning district following application to, and
approval of the Council; and which complies
with the development standards, as
required by Council, contained in this bylaw.
Dwelling, Detached with Added Suite
- A single detached dwelling, as herein
defined, to which has been added a second
dwelling unit by converting a suite of
habitable rooms.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit - A building
divided into three or more dwelling units
as herein defined and shall include town
or row houses and apartments but not
rooming houses, hotels, or motels.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached - A building
divided vertically into two dwelling units,
separated by a common party wall without
openings throughout the entire structure.
Dwelling, Single Detached - A detached
building consisting of one dwelling unit
as herein defined, but shall not include a
mobile or modular home as herein defined.
Dwelling Unit - One or more habitable
rooms constituting a self-contained unit
used as a residence, each unit having
sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.
Dwelling Group - Two or more single
detached, semi-detached dwelling units
located on a single lot or site.
Fence - An artificially constructed barrier
erected to enclose or screen areas of land.
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
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Floor Area - The maximum habitable area
contained within the outside walls of a
building at, or above grade level, excluding
in the case of a dwelling unit any private
garage, porch, sunroom, or unfinished attic.
Freeboard - Typically refers to a vertical
distance added to a calculated flood level to
accommodate uncertainties and potential
for waves, surges and other natural
phenomena.
Frontage - The side of a lot abutting a
street, and in the case of a corner lot, the
shorter of the sides is the frontage.
Garage, Private - A building or part of a
building used or intended to be used for the
storage of motor vehicles for the dwelling
unit to which the garage is accessory.
Gas Bar - A building or facility used for the
retail sale of motor vehicle fuels from fixed
pumps.
Grade level - The finished ground
elevation at the front of the principal
building, midway between the front
corners of the building.
Habitable/living space - Typically means
space in a building that is used for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and includes
basement recreation and living rooms,
bathrooms, closets, halls, storage and
utility spaces. Crawlspaces and similar
areas are not considered habitable space.
Home Occupation - An occupation
conducted by the occupants of a residential
building and which is clearly secondary to
the residential use of the dwelling and does
not change the building's exterior character.
Hotel - A building or part of a building
used as a place for sleeping accommodation
with or without meals, and which may have
a licensed beverage room, but does not
include a motel or rooming house.
Lane - A public highway vested in the
Crown as a secondary level of access to a
lot or parcel of land.
Lot - An area of land with fixed boundaries
and which is of record in the Land Titles
Office by Certificate of Title.
Lot Line, Front - The line that divides the
lot from the street. In the case of a corner
lot, the front lot line shall mean the line
separating the narrowest street frontage of
the lot from the street.
Lot Line, Rear - The line at the rear of the
lot and opposite the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side - A lot line other than a front
or rear lot line.
Mayor - The Mayor of the Village of Vibank.
Minimum building elevation - The
minimum level that development of
buildings and additions to buildings may
occur at, and is determined by adding the
freeboard to the 1:500 flood elevation.
Minister - The member of the Executive
Council to whom, for the time being, the
administration of the PDA is assigned.
Mobile Home - A factory-built trailer
coach:
a) That may used as a dwelling all year
round;
b) That has water faucets and shower
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or other bathing facilities that may
be connected to a water distribution
system;
c) That has facilities for washing and a
water closet or other similar facility
that may be connected to a sewage
lagoon; and
d) That conforms to Canadian Standards
Association, Construction Standard No.
Z240.2.1- standard or revisions thereto.
Mobile Home Court - Any parcel of land on
which two or more occupied mobile homes
are located and includes any structure
used or intended to be used as part of the
equipment of such mobile home court.
Modular Home - A factory built home
that is manufactured as a whole or
modular unit and is designed to be moved
on a removable chassis to be used as
one dwelling unit, and is certified by the
manufacturer that it complies with the
Canadian Standards Association Code
CSA-A277 standard or revisions thereto.
Modular Home, Single Wide - A modular
home that is less than 5 metres (16.40 ft.)
in width.
Modular Home, Double Wide - A
modular home that is greater than 8 metres
(26.25 ft.) in width.
Double Wide Modular Home
Motel - An establishment consisting of
a group of attached or detached living
or sleeping accommodations each with
a bathroom, located on a lot or lots and
designed for use by the public, and may
include a licensed dining room.
Municipality - The Village of Vibank.
Non-Conforming Building - A building:
a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully
under construction, or in respect to
which all required permits have been
issued, on the date that this Bylaw or
any amendment to the Bylaw affecting
the building or land on which the
building is situated or will be situated,
becomes effective, and
b) that on the date this Bylaw or any
amendment hereto becomes effective
does not or when constructed will not
comply with this Bylaw.
Non-Conforming Use - A lawful specific use:
a) being made of land or a building or
intended to be made of a building
lawfully under construction, or in
respect to which all required permits
have been issued, on the date this Bylaw
or any amendment hereto becomes
effective, and
b) that on the date this Bylaw or any
amendment hereto becomes effective
does not, or in the case of a building
under construction or in respect of
which all required permits have been
issued, will not comply with this Bylaw.
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Parking Space, Vehicle - A space within
a building or parking lot for the parking of
one vehicle, having minimum dimensions
of 2.4 metres (8 ft.) wide by 5.5 metres
(18 ft.) deep, and which has access to a
developed street or lane.
Permitted Use - An use or form of
development, other than a discretionary
use, specifically allowed in a zoning district
subject to the regulations applicable to that
zoning district.
Personal Service Shops - Establishments
engaged in providing the care of a person
or their apparel, which include barber
shops, hairstyle salons, laundries, dry
cleaners, shoe repair, photographic studios
and other similar uses.
Public Work
a) Systems for the production or
distribution of electricity;
b) systems for the distribution of natural
gas or oil;
c) facilities for the storage, transmission,
treatment, distribution or supply of
water;
d) facilities for the collection, treatment,
movement or disposal of sanitary
sewage; or
e) telephone or light distribution lines,
that are owned or operated by the
Crown or a municipality.
Recreational facility, commercial - A
recreation or amusement facility operated
as a business and open to the general
public for a fee.
Recreational facility, public - A recreation
or amusement facility operated by the
province, municipality, or a non-profit
organization and open to the general
public.
Recreation vehicle - A unit intended to
provide temporary living accommodation
for campers or travellers; built as part of,
or to be towed by, a motor vehicle to be
used on a public highway without special
permit; and includes truck campers, motor
homes, tent trailers and travel trailers.
Residential Care Facility - a private
service home or residential service facility
as defined and licensed in the Residential
Services Act, and used for the lodging,
supervision, personal care or individual
programming of up to nine (9) persons, but
does not include a rehabilitation facility.
Retail store - Establishments engaged in
selling goods or merchandise to the general
public for personal or household use; and
rendering services incidental to the sale
of such goods; including sale of groceries,
hardware, dry goods, sporting goods,
novelties, jewellery, household appliances,
books and magazines.
Rooming House - A building containing
more than one rooming unit.
Rooming Unit - A room or rooms for
accommodation, other than a dwelling unit
or other form of accommodation as defined
elsewhere in this bylaw, with sleeping
facilities but without private toilet facilities.
Screening - A fence, wall, berm or planted
vegetation located so as to visually shield
or obscure one abutting area of use from
another.
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Service Station - A building or part of a
building other than a private garage used
for the retail sale of lubricating oils and
motor fuels, and automobile accessories,
storage, care, repair, servicing or equipping
of motor vehicles or where such vehicles
are kept for remuneration, hire, sale or
display and which may include a cafeteria.
Sign - Any device, letters, figures, symbols,
emblems, or pictures which are affixed to,
or represented directly or indirectly upon
a building or structure, which identify
or advertise any object, product, place,
activity, person, organization or business;
and which is visible to a street.
Sign, temporary - A removable sign
erected for a period of time not exceeding
six months.
Site - One or more contiguous lots under
one title and used or intended to be used
by a single principal use or principal
building.
Special Care Home - An extended or
intermediate care facility licensed or
approved under the Housing and Special-
care Homes Act, which provides full time
convalescent or chronic care to persons
who, by reason of advanced age, chronic
illness or infirmity are unable to care for
themselves, including nursing homes.
Street - A public thoroughfare which
affords the principal means of access to the
abutting property.
Structural Alteration - The construction
or reconstruction of supporting elements
of a building or other structure.
Tourist Campground - A tract or parcel
of land which provides for the location of
tents or trailer coaches used by travellers
and tourists for overnight accommodation.
Trailer Coach - Any vehicle used or
constructed in such a way as to enable it
to be used as a conveyance upon public
streets or highways and includes a self-
propelled or non-self-propelled vehicle
designed, constructed or reconstructed in
such a manner as to permit the occupancy
thereof as a dwelling or sleeping place for
one or more persons notwithstanding that
its running gear is removed or that it is
jacked up.
Use - The purpose or activity for
which a piece of land, or its building is
designed, arranged, intended, occupied or
maintained.
Warehouse - A building used primarily for
the storage of goods and materials.
Yard - Any part of a lot unoccupied or
unobstructed by any principal building.
Yard, Front - A yard extending across the
full width of a lot between the front lot line
and the nearest main wall of the principal
building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Rear - A yard extending across
the full width of the lot between the rear
lot line and the nearest main wall of the
principal building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Required - The open space between
a lot line and the buildable area of a lot,
within which no building or structure shall
be located except as provided in the zoning
bylaw.
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Yard, Side - A yard extending from the
front yard to the rear yard between the side
lot line and the nearest wall exclusive of the
eaves of the principal building on the lot.
Zoning District - A specifically delineated
area of the municipality within which
certain uniform requirements and
regulations or various combinations
thereof govern the use, placement, spacing
and size of land and structures.
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8.3 APPENDIX 3: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION SAMPLE
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8.4 APPENDIX 4: BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION SAMPLE
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VILLAGE OF VIBANK
Village Office
101 - 2nd. Ave.
Vibank Heritage Centre
Tel: (306) 762-2130
Fax: (306) 762-4722
Email: [email protected]