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City of Warman
Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-06
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CITY OF WARMAN
BYLAW NO. 2018-06
A Bylaw of the City of Warman to adopt a Zoning Bylaw.
Whereas the Council of the City of Warman has, by resolution authorized the preparation of
a Zoning Bylaw pursuant to Section 67 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007;
And Whereas, The Planning and Development Act, 2007, provides that Council may, by
bylaw, adopt a Zoning Bylaw;
Therefore, the Council of the City of Warman in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open
meeting hereby enacts as follows:
1.
That Bylaw No. 2006-11 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
2.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Warman Zoning Bylaw".
3.
"The Zoning Bylaw" of the City of Warman is attached and forms part of this Bylaw.
4.
This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister of
Government Relations.
_______________________
MAYOR
Sheryl Spence
SEAL
________________________
City Clerk
Adopted by Council on the 20 day of
August, 2018.
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CITY OF WARMAN
ZONING BYLAW No. 2018-06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1
TITLE ............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2
PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3
SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4
SEVERABILITY ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.
ADMINISTRATION................................................................................................................................... 26
3.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER .................................................................................................................. 26
3.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................................................... 26
3.3
APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................... 26
3.4
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 27
3.5
DECISION ......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.6
REVOCATION OF DECISION .............................................................................................................. 27
3.7
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS ................................................................................................................. 27
3.8
ADVERTISING OF A DISCRETIONARY USE ........................................................................................ 28
3.9
APPLICATION FEES .......................................................................................................................... 28
3.10
ENFORCEMENT, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES .................................................................................... 28
3.11
MINOR VARIANCES TO THE ZONING BYLAW ................................................................................... 29
4.
GENERAL REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.1
ALL ZONING DISTRICTS ................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1
Licenses, Permits, and Compliance with Other Bylaws ...................................... 31
4.1.2
Existing Buildings ................................................................................................. 31
4.1.3
Building Lines ....................................................................................................... 31
4.1.4
Number of Principal Buildings Permitted on a Lot ............................................... 31
4.1.5
Building to be Moved ........................................................................................... 31
4.1.6
Demolition of Buildings ........................................................................................ 32
4.1.7
Grading and Levelling of a Lot ............................................................................. 32
4.1.8
Site Development ................................................................................................. 32
4.1.9
Waste Disposal .................................................................................................... 32
4.1.10 Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Conforming Buildings ....................................... 33
4.1.11 Non-Conforming Structures and Lots and Metric Conversion ............................. 33
4.1.12 Geotechnical Analysis Required .......................................................................... 33
4.1.13 ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS ............................................................... 33
The following requirements shall apply to the construction of new public and private
elementary and high schools or to any addition with a design capacity of 100 or
more students to an existing school. ................................................................... 33
4.1.14 Satellite Dish, Radio Tower or Television Antenna for Personal Use .................. 35
4.1.15 Storage of Vehicles in Residential Areas ............................................................. 35
4.1.16 Trailer Coaches .................................................................................................... 36
4.1.17 Buildings or Uses Occupying More Than One Lot ............................................... 36
4.2
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS .................................................................................................................. 36
4.2.1
Projections in Yards ............................................................................................. 36
4.2.2
Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures ......................................................... 37
4.2.3
Secondary Suites ................................................................................................. 38
4.2.4
Fences and Hedges ............................................................................................. 39
4.2.5
Landscaping ......................................................................................................... 39
4.2.6
Storage ................................................................................................................. 40
4.2.7
Private Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs ............................................................... 40
4.2.8
Prefabricated Homes ........................................................................................... 40
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4.3
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS ..................................................................................... 42
4.3.1
Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures ......................................................... 42
4.3.2
Projections in Yards ............................................................................................. 42
4.3.3
Fences and Hedges ............................................................................................. 42
4.3.4
Landscaping and Screening ................................................................................ 43
4.3.5
Garbage Enclosures ............................................................................................ 43
4.3.6
Entrances and Exits for Vehicles ......................................................................... 44
4.3.7
Noise Attenuation ................................................................................................. 44
4.3.8
Exterior Lighting ................................................................................................... 44
5.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................................ 45
5.1
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - DISCRETIONARY USES ..................................................................... 45
5.2
BED AND BREAKFAST LODGING ...................................................................................................... 45
5.3
HOME OCCUPATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 45
5.4
SERVICE STATIONS AND GAS BARS ................................................................................................. 47
5.5
PERSONAL CARE HOMES ................................................................................................................. 47
5.6
BARE LAND CONDOMINIUM PLANS ................................................................................................. 48
5.7
TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................... 48
6.
SIGN REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 50
6.1
DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................... 50
6.2
THE NEED FOR A SIGN PERMIT ........................................................................................................ 51
6.3
GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................. 53
6.4
CONTRAVENTIONS OF THE SIGN REGULATIONS OFFENCES AND PENALTIES .................................... 54
6.5
REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF SIGNS ....................................................................................................... 54
6.6
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ........................................................................... 54
6.7
SIGN REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS .............................................. 54
6.7.1
General Regulations ............................................................................................ 55
6.7.2
Animated and Illuminated Signs .......................................................................... 55
6.7.3
Freestanding Signs: ............................................................................................. 55
6.7.4
Portable Signs: ..................................................................................................... 56
6.7.5
Wall signs: ............................................................................................................ 57
6.8
SIGNS PERMITTED AT COUNCIL'S DISCRETION................................................................................. 58
6.8.1
Billboard Signs ..................................................................................................... 58
6.8.2
Community Signs ................................................................................................. 58
7.
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS .............................................................. 60
7.1
GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................. 60
7.2
OFF-STREET PARKING ..................................................................................................................... 60
7.3
PARKING SPACE AND MANEUVERING AISLE DIMENSIONS ............................................................... 62
7.4
PAYMENT OF CASH-IN-LIEU OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING .................................................. 64
7.5
OFF-STREET LOADING ..................................................................................................................... 64
8.
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP ........................................................................................... 66
8.1
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS .......................................................................................... 66
8.2
THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP ............................................................................................................ 66
8.3
BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS ................................................................................................ 66
8.4
ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES ........................................................................................................ 66
9.
ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES ......................................................................................................... 67
9.1
R1 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF PRIMARILY SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS ALONG
WITH COMPATIBLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC WORK USES. ................................................ 67
9.1.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 67
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9.1.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 67
9.1.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 67
9.1.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 67
9.1.5
Development Standards for Personal Care Homes............................................. 67
9.1.6
Signs .................................................................................................................... 67
9.1.7
Storage ................................................................................................................. 67
R2 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR A BROADER
RANGE OF DENSITIES OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALLER
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND COMPATIBLE COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC WORKS USES. .................. 69
9.1.8
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 69
9.1.9
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 69
9.1.10 Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 69
9.1.11 Regulations .......................................................................................................... 69
9.1.12 Development Standards for Personal Care Homes............................................. 70
9.1.13 Signs .................................................................................................................... 70
9.1.14 Storage ................................................................................................................. 70
9.2
R2-T - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR
HOUSING ON NARROWER LOTS THAN CONVENTIONAL HOUSING WITH A TRADITIONAL
NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN OBJECTIVE. ............................................................................................. 73
9.2.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 74
9.2.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 74
9.2.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 74
9.2.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 74
9.2.5
Signs .................................................................................................................... 74
9.2.6
Storage ................................................................................................................. 74
9.3
R3 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR HIGHER
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPES INCLUDING SEMI-DETACHED
DWELLINGS, DUPLEX DWELLINGS AND MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLINGS INCLUDING TOWNHOUSES AND
LOW-RISE APARTMENT STYLE DEVELOPMENTS. ............................................................................... 77
9.3.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 77
9.3.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 77
9.3.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 77
9.3.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 77
9.3.5
Signs .................................................................................................................... 78
9.3.6
Storage ................................................................................................................. 78
9.4
R4 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE AN AREA FOR
MANUFACTURED HOUSING IN SUBDIVISIONS AND PARKS OR COURTS. .............................................. 82
9.4.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 82
9.4.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 82
9.4.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 82
9.4.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 82
9.5
CS - COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE FOR AND
REGULATE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE
USES. ................................................................................................................................................ 86
9.5.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 86
9.5.2
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 86
9.5.3
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 86
9.5.4
Signs .................................................................................................................... 86
9.5.5
Storage ................................................................................................................. 86
9.6
C1 - CENTRAL BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE A
CONCENTRATED AREA FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL USES, OFFICES, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
PERSONAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. THE
USES ALLOWED IN THIS DISTRICT WILL GENERALLY REQUIRE SMALLER SITES AS COMPARED WITH
GENERAL COMMERCIAL USES. .......................................................................................................... 89
9.6.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 89
9.6.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 89
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9.6.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 90
9.6.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 90
9.6.5
Additional Regulations ......................................................................................... 91
9.6.6
Landscaping and Screening ................................................................................ 91
9.6.7
Signs .................................................................................................................... 91
9.7
C2- SHOPPING CENTRE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS ZONING DISTRICT IS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LARGER SHOPPING CENTRES WITH A DIVERSITY OF
COMMERCIAL USES. ......................................................................................................................... 92
9.7.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 92
9.7.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 92
9.7.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 93
9.7.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 93
9.7.5
Additional Regulations ......................................................................................... 94
9.7.6
Landscaping and Screening ................................................................................ 94
9.7.7
Signs .................................................................................................................... 95
9.8
C3M - COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO ALLOW FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS THAT REQUIRE A VARIETY
OF SITE SIZES, SPECIALIZING IN USES NOT CONFLICTING WITH OTHER AREAS OF THE CITY. THESE
BUSINESSES OR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES WILL NOT CREATE LAND USE CONFLICTS OR
NUISANCE CONDITIONS DURING THE NORMAL COURSE OF THEIR OPERATIONS. TO PROVIDE
FLEXIBILITY, SOME RESIDENTIAL USES MAY BE ALLOWED AS A DISCRETIONARY USE. ..................... 96
9.8.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 96
9.8.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 96
9.8.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................... 97
9.8.4
Regulations .......................................................................................................... 97
9.8.5
Additional Regulations ......................................................................................... 97
9.8.6
Landscaping and Screening ................................................................................ 98
9.8.7
Signs .................................................................................................................... 98
9.9
M1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO ACCOMMODATE
INDUSTRIAL USES THAT WILL NOT CREATE UNACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF CONFLICT IN TERMS OF
EMISSION OF NOISE, GLARE, DUST OR ODOUR, WHICH WOULD BE DISRUPTIVE TO THE SURROUNDING
LAND USES. ...................................................................................................................................... 99
9.9.1
Permitted Uses..................................................................................................... 99
9.9.2
Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................... 99
9.9.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................. 100
9.9.4
Regulations ........................................................................................................ 100
9.9.5
Signs .................................................................................................................. 100
9.9.6
Performance Standards ..................................................................................... 101
9.10
M2 - HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO ACCOMMODATE
INDUSTRIAL USES THAT MAY PRODUCE CONFLICT IN TERMS OF EMISSION OF NOISE, GLARE, DUST OR
ODOUR, WHICH WOULD BE DISRUPTIVE TO RESIDENTIAL LAND USES. THESE USES WOULD
NORMALLY BE LOCATED AT A GREATER PROXIMITY FROM RESIDENTIAL AREAS TO REDUCE ANY
POTENTIAL CONFLICT. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USES ARE ALSO ACCOMMODATED IN THIS DISTRICT. ... 101
9.10.1 Permitted Uses................................................................................................... 102
9.10.2 Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................. 102
9.10.3 Accessory Uses ................................................................................................. 102
9.10.4 Regulations ........................................................................................................ 102
9.10.5 Signs .................................................................................................................. 103
9.10.6 Shipping Container Regulations ........................................................................ 103
9.10.7 Performance Standards ..................................................................................... 103
9.11
M3 - DRY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO ACCOMMODATE USES
THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE NEED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SUCH AS POTABLE WATER AND
SEWER COLLECTION AND THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR THE INTENDED SITE. ....................................... 105
9.11.1 Permitted Uses................................................................................................... 105
9.11.2 Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................. 105
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9.11.3 Accessory Uses ................................................................................................. 105
9.11.4 Regulations ........................................................................................................ 105
9.11.5 Signs .................................................................................................................. 105
9.12
UH - URBAN HOLDINGS DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO RETAIN LAND AREAS FOR
FUTURE URBAN GROWTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ................................. 107
9.12.1 Permitted Uses................................................................................................... 107
9.12.2 Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................. 107
9.12.3 Accessory Uses ................................................................................................. 107
9.12.4 Regulations ........................................................................................................ 107
9.13
DC - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO AFFORD COUNCIL THE
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS AND PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENTS THAT, DUE TO THEIR UNIQUE
CHARACTERISTICS, HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE, INNOVATIVE IDEAS OR UNUSUAL SITE CONSTRAINTS,
REQUIRE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS UNAVAILABLE IN THE OTHER LAND USE DISTRICTS OF THIS BYLAW.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS NOT TO SUBSTITUTE FOR ANOTHER DISTRICT WHICH COULD BE
USED TO ACHIEVE THE SAME RESULT. ............................................................................................ 109
9.13.1 Permitted Uses................................................................................................... 109
9.13.2 Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................. 109
9.13.3 Application .......................................................................................................... 109
9.13.4 Approval ............................................................................................................. 109
9.14
DC-M - DIRECT CONTROL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE
AN AREA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A BROAD RANGE OF INDUSTRIAL USES TO BE APPROVED AT
COUNCIL'S DISCRETION. ................................................................................................................ 111
9.14.1 Permitted Uses................................................................................................... 111
9.14.2 Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................. 111
9.14.3 Accessory Uses ................................................................................................. 111
9.14.4 Regulations ........................................................................................................ 111
9.14.5 Signs .................................................................................................................. 111
10.
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES................................................................................... 112
10.1
AC - ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL OVERLAY DISTRICT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS DISTRICT IS TO
PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE PHYSICAL
CHARACTER OF AN AREA OR TO PROMOTE A SELECTED THEME FOR AN AREA. .. ERROR! BOOKMARK
NOT DEFINED.
10.1.1 Development Requirements .................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
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1.
INTRODUCTION
Under the authority granted by The Planning and Development Act, 2007 or a successor
thereto, the Council of the City of Warman, in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open
meeting hereby enacts as follows:
1.1
Title
This bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw" of the City of
Warman.
1.2
Purpose
The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate development in the City of Warman to provide
for the amenity of the community and for the health, safety and general welfare of the
inhabitants of the municipality.
1.3
Scope
Development shall hereafter be permitted within the limits of the City of Warman only
when in conformity with the provisions of this bylaw.
1.4
Severability
If any section, clause, or provision of this bylaw, including anything shown on the Zoning
Map, is for any reason declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the
same shall not affect the validity of the bylaw as a whole or any part thereof, other than
the section, clause or provision, including anything shown on the Zoning Map, so
declared to be invalid.
2.
DEFINITIONS
Wherever in this bylaw the following words or terms are used, they shall, unless the
context otherwise provides, be held to have the following meaning:
Abattoir - a use where animals are slaughtered, dressed, processed and packaged for
retail distribution.
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, including decks
not attached by a substantial roof structure.
Agricultural Crop Farming and Cultivation - a use for the growing of cereal, feed or
forage crops and includes buildings and other structures incidental to the operation.
This use does not include related commercial or industrial sales, commercial feed lots or
services or storage uses which are non-essential to the operation of the on-site
agricultural use.
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Agricultural Machinery Sales and Service - a use for the sale and service of farm
machinery, equipment and material and may include offices and general work areas for
machinery servicing.
Alteration - any structural change or addition made to any building.
Approved - approved by the Council of the City of Warman.
Art, Craft and Photography Studio - a use for the purpose of small scale, onsite,
production, display and sale of goods produced by simple processes or small scale
manufacturing primarily involving the use of hand tools. Typical uses include pottery,
ceramic, jewelry, toy manufacturing and sculpture and artist and photography studios.
Asphalt, Aggregate and Concrete Plant - a use where rock, gravel, sand, cement and
other earth materials are sorted, stockpiled, crushed, produced or mixed. Part of the
process associated with the use may be located outside of a building including the
stockpiling of bulk materials and conveyor belts, cranes, piping, silos or any other machinery
necessary for the processing of the use may be used.
Assembly Hall - a use or facility in which speeches, rallies, sports events or concerts are
conducted.
Auction Sale Establishment - a use for the auctioning of goods and equipment and
the related temporary storage of goods and equipment, except livestock or poultry, to be
auctioned,
Auto Paint and Body Shop - a use for the painting and/or repair of vehicle bodies and
frames and for damaged motor vehicle appraisal services or auto detailing.
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rental - a use for the retail sale,
lease and/or rental of new or used automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles,
snowmobiles and boats and may include incidental repair, maintenance services, sales
of parts and dispensing of motor fuel to vehicles owned or rented by the sales and rental
service.
Awning - a canvas material stretched over a frame, plastic, vinyl or lightweight metal
shelter projecting from a wall over a window or entrance to a building.
Bakery - a use that sells baked goods produced on the same premises and may
contain facilities for the product to be consumed and/or sold.
Bank - a use providing financial and banking services. Typical uses include banks, credit
unions, trust companies or any other company providing loans or mortgages.
Bare Land Condominium - a condominium with bare land units as defined by The
Condominium Property Act, 1993 or any successor thereto.
Bare Land Condominium Unit - a bare land unit as defined by The Condominium
Property Act, 1993, or any successor thereto.
Bed and Breakfast Lodging - a dwelling unit, licensed as a tourist home under The
Public Accommodation Regulations, in which overnight accommodation within the
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dwelling unit, along with one meal served before noon, is provided to the travelling public
for a charge.
Brewery / Distillery - an establishment where beer or liquor is manufactured
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, the purpose of which is to provide
better and more convenient enjoyment of the principal building or principal use.
Building Bylaw - a bylaw of the City of Warman regulating the erection, alteration,
repair, occupancy, or maintenance of buildings and structures.
Building Height - the vertical distance of a building measured from grade level to the
highest point of the roof.
Building Permit - a permit, issued under the Building Bylaw of the City of Warman,
authorizing the construction of all or part of a building or structure.
Building, Principal - a building in which is conducted the main or primary use of the lot
on which said building is situated.
Building line, established - the average distance from the street line to the main wall of
existing buildings on any side of any block where more than half the frontage has been
built.
Building Supplies - a use for the wholesale distribution and/or retail sale of lumber,
building materials, landscape materials, household supplies and small tools and may
include outdoor storage.
Bulk Petroleum Sales and Storage - a use for handling petroleum products in bulk
quantities, and includes supplementary tanker vehicle or bulk tank storage. Key-lock
pumps and retail fuel sales may be incorporated as an accessory use
Bus Terminal - a use and facilities for the purpose of transporting and handling people,
cargo and packages on a bus.
Cannabis Retail Outlet - a standalone establishment, licensed by the Saskatchewan
Liquor and Gaming Authority, where the main purpose is to sell cannabis products,
cannabis accessories, and ancillary items.
Cannabis Wholesale Outlet - a standalone establishment, licensed by the SLGA
(Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority), where the main purpose is to sell
cannabis products, cannabis accessories, and ancillary items to other SLGA permitted
retailers and wholesalers, but not to the general public.
Cannabis Wholesale Warehouse - a standalone establishment, licensed by the
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, for the storage and wholesale selling of
cannabis products, cannabis accessories, and ancillary items, with no consumer retail
component.
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Canopy - a non-retractable, permanent roof-like structure extending from part or all of a
building constructed of durable material.
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 doors, windows and walls and is
attached to the principal building.
Car Washing Establishments - a use for the washing, cleaning, detailing or polishing of
vehicles on a commercial basis.
Cemetery - a use for landscaped open space for the placement of gravesites and may
include crematoriums, chapels, columbariums, mausoleums, memorial parks, gardens of
remembrance and related facilities as accessory uses.
City - the City of Warman.
City Manager - the Manager of the City of Warman.
Club - a service club or private club which involves recreational, social, cultural or
athletic activities usually characterized by certain membership qualifications, payment of
fees or dues, regular meeting, and a constitution or bylaws.
Commercial Entertainment Establishment - a recreation or amusement facility
operated as a business and open to the general public for a fee such as but not limited
to, an amusement arcade, bowling alleys, billiard parlour, and bingo hall licensed by the
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.
Commercial School - a use for training and instruction in a specific trade, skill or service
and may incorporate services and retail sales related to the instruction function as
accessory uses. Typical uses include secretarial, business, hairdressing, beauty, dancing
or music schools.
Communication Structure - structures used for receiving and broadcasting radio,
cellular phone or television signals.
Community Centre - a facility operated by the municipality or a non-profit organization
for meetings, recreational activities and similar uses and open to the general public.
Condominium - a condominium as defined by The Condominium Property Act, 1993 or
any successor thereto.
Contractors and Trades - Offices, shops, and warehouses, with or without associated
retail sales of plumbing, heating, painting, landscaping, electrical, pipefitters, metal
workers, electrical, carpentry, masonry and other contractor and trades.
Convenience Store - a retail store which caters to the day-to-day needs of area
residents or employees. Typical uses include small food stores and variety stores selling
confectionery, tobacco, grocery, non-alcoholic beverage, pharmaceutical and personal
care items, hardware, or printed matter.
Council - the Council of the City of Warman.
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Cultural Institution - Establishments such as museums, art galleries, libraries and
similar facilities of historical, educational, or cultural interest which are not commercially
operated.
Custodial Quarters - a use within an industrial building that is designed and utilized as
living accommodation for a custodian, manager or owner as part of the operation,
maintenance or security function of an industrial use. A custodial quarter shall provide
sleeping and living accommodation for up to two (2) adults and only one (1) such living
accommodation shall be allowed per property.
Custom Meat Cutting and Packaging Establishments - a use for the cutting,
processing and packaging of livestock or game related meat and goods. No
slaughtering may be done on site and all meats or goods must be brought on site by
customers for cutting, processing and packaging.
Day Care Centre - a facility which provides for the care of pre-school age children, and
includes, but is not limited to:
(a) a child care centre or day care centre which is required to be licensed by the
Province of Saskatchewan pursuant to The Child Care Act; or
(b) a nursery school for pre-school children.
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 of any building or
land.
Development Officer - the officer of the City of Warman appointed pursuant to Section
3.1 to administer this bylaw.
Development Permit - a permit, issued by the Council of the City of Warman or its
designate that authorizes development but does not include a building permit.
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 and contained in this bylaw.
Dog Park - A park for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment
under the supervision of their owners.
Drive-In Restaurant - a use for preparing meals and beverages that includes one or
more of the following features: car attendant services; drive through food pick-up
services; or parking primarily intended for the on-site consumption of food within a motor
vehicle.
Driveway - a private street leading from a public road to a house or garage developed
with a defined road surface other than dirt (i.e. crushed rock, gravel, pavement,
concrete, brick, etc.).
Dwelling Unit - one or more habitable rooms constituting a self-contained unit and used
or intended to be used together for living and sleeping purposes by one or more
persons.
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Dwelling Unit Group - a combination of two or more single detached or semi-detached
or multiple unit dwellings located on a single lot or parcel of land that may be separated
into a bare land condominium.
Dwelling, Single Detached - a detached building consisting of one dwelling unit as
herein defined; and occupied or intended to be occupied as a permanent home or
residence, but shall not include a modular home or manufactured home as herein
defined.
Dwelling, Duplex - a building divided horizontally into two dwelling units as herein
defined.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit - a building divided into three or more dwelling units as herein
defined located on a single lot or parcel and shall include, amongst others, town or row
houses and apartments as distinct from a rooming house, hotel or motel.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit - Apartment - a building divided into three or more dwelling
units as herein defined, each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the
permanent home or residence and each unit not having its own entrance to the outside
and as distinct from a hotel or rooming house.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit - Street-front Townhouse - a Townhouse that has a reduced
front setback where at the discretion of the Development Officer parking may not be
located in the front yard and the rear lane may be required to be paved.
Dwelling, Multiple Unit - Townhouse - a multiple unit dwelling under one roof in which
each unit has its own entrance to the outside and each unit is separated from other units
by a common wall which has no openings, and units may be side by side, up and down
or a combination thereof and may be separated into bare land condominium units.
Dwelling, Re-located - a dwelling that is already existing and is currently or has been
habituated in another location and is intended to be moved onto a vacant lot within the
City of Warman.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached - two dwelling units side by side in one building unit with a
common party wall which separates, without opening the two dwelling units throughout
the entire structure.
Educational Institution - a use providing provincially-accredited academic and
technical instruction which may include accessory facilities such as cafeterias, book
stores, recreation facilities and financial institutions, related to the main use.
Equipment and Tool Rental Establishments - a use for the rental of tools, appliances,
office machines, furniture, light construction equipment, industrial equipment or similar
items.
Family Child Care Home - a child care facility located in a building where the principal
use is a dwelling unit, and which is licensed by the Province of Saskatchewan pursuant
to The Child Care Act.
Farmer's Market - a use for the sale of new or used goods and/or food products by
multiple vendors renting tables and/or space. Vendors may vary from day to day,
although the general layout of space to be rented remains the same. Such operations
are usually of a seasonal nature.
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Fertilizer Sales and Storage - a use for the sale or storage of bulk fertilizer or similar
agricultural chemicals for distribution.
Flankage - The side lot line of a corner lot that abuts a street.
Floor Area - the maximum habitable area contained within the outside walls of a
building, excluding in the case of a dwelling, any private garage, porch, veranda,
sunroom, unfinished attic or unfinished basement.
Frontage - The side of a lot abutting the street; however, in the case of a corner lot the
shorter side shall be the frontage. In the case of an irregular (non-rectangular) lot, the
frontage shall be the mean of the front lot line and rear lot line.
Front Lot Line - The property line that divides the lot from the street. In the case of a
corner lot, the front lot line shall be the line separating the narrowest street frontage of
the lot from the street.
Front Yard - 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.
Garage, Private - a building or part of a building used or intended to be used for the
storage of motor vehicles and having a capacity for not more than three motor vehicles
for each dwelling unit to which the garage is accessory and shall include a carport.
Gas Bar - a commercial facility predominately for the sale of gasoline, diesel and
propane, and may offer for sale other petroleum products and vehicle accessories. The
storage, equipping, minor repair or servicing, of no more than (3) motor vehicles may be
allowed as an accessory use.
Gazebo - A structure consisting of a closed roof and a series of pillars to form a sitting
area.
Golf Course - a use where the land is developed primarily to accommodate the game
of golf. Accessory uses include a pro shop, driving range, club house, restaurant,
licensed dining area or lounge, and other commercial uses typically associated with a
golf course clubhouse facility
Government Office - buildings and facilities owned or operated by a municipal, school,
provincial or federal authority for the purposes of furnishing services or commodities to
the public.
Grade Level - an average of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior
walls of the building or structure.
Grain Elevator - a use for the storage, cleaning or processing of grain prior to transferral
to trucks, train cars, or other forms of transportation.
Greenhouse and Plant Nurseries - a use for the growing, storage and/or sale of
garden, household and ornamental plants, flowers, trees or produce and includes
supplementary retail sale of fertilizers, garden chemicals, garden implements and
associated products.
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Group Care Facility - a supervised residential dwelling unit, licensed or approved under
provincial statute, for the accommodation of persons, excluding staff, referred by
hospitals, courts, government agencies or recognized social service agencies or health
care professionals.
Home Based Business - see 'Home Occupation'.
Home Occupation - an occupation, trade, profession or craft customarily conducted
entirely within a residential building or accessory building and carried on by the
inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use
of the dwelling and does not change the character thereof.
Home Occupation, Non-traditional - A home occupation which has the potential to
produce offensive emissions such as noise, smoke, dust, odour or glare to an extent
greater than normally produced in a residential neighbourhood.
Home Occupation, Traditional - A home occupation which does not have the potential
to produce offensive emissions such as noise, smoke, dust, odour or glare to an extent
greater than normally produced in a residential neighbourhood.
Hospital - a use providing room, board, and surgical or other medical treatment for the
sick, injured or infirm including inpatient and outpatient services and staff residences,
eating, drinking and convenience retail facilities as accessory uses.
Hotel - buildings or structures or part thereof, used or advertised as a place where
sleeping accommodations are provided and may include accessory uses such as a
restaurant or licensed beverage room.
Household Repair Services - a use for the repair of equipment and appliances
normally found in the home and includes television, computer, radio and similar
appliances, as well as furniture refinishing and upholstery services.
Indoor Recreation Facility - a use for indoor sports or recreation activities and may
provide a seating area for spectators. Accessory uses include related eating, drinking
and retail facilities. Typical facilities would include gymnasiums, curling, roller skating
and hockey rinks, swimming pools, rifle and pistol ranges, racquet clubs and indoor
soccer fields.
Indoor Storage Facility - a use designed for the storage of goods, materials and/or
equipment, located inside a building.
Industrial Complex - means a group of two (2) or more detached principal buildings
located on the same site and which are not for human habitation except those necessary
for a watchman or caretaker, provided that each form of development comprising the
industrial complex is otherwise a permitted or discretionary use in the zoning district.
Kennel - a use in which a number of pets are maintained, bred, trained, cared for or
kept for the purpose of sale or temporary boarding.. An outdoor exercise area for use
during the day, grooming, veterinary services, retail sales and offices may be permitted
as an accessory use.
Landscaping - the provision of any horticultural and other related compatible features
or materials designed to enhance the visual amenity of a site or to provide a visual
screen consisting of any of the following elements:
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a) Soft Landscaping consists of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, vines, hedges,
flowers, and ground cover such as grass or mulch and;
b) Hard Landscaping that consists of concrete, unit pavers, brick pavers or quarry tile
but does not include gravel, shale, or asphalt.
Lane - a secondary public thoroughfare intended primarily to give access to the rear or
side of the abutting property.
Laundromat - a use for the purpose of cleaning clothing or other goods made of fabrics
on a self-serve, dry-cleaning or commercial basis.
Licensed Beverage Room - an establishment, licensed by the Saskatchewan Liquor and
Gaming Authority, where the main purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption
on the premises, and any preparation or serving of food is ancillary to such use. Typical
uses include neighbourhood pubs, bars, taverns and licensed lounges in a restaurant.
Lot - an area of land with fixed boundaries and which is of record in the Land Titles
office by Certificate of Title.
Lot Coverage - That portion of a lot that is covered by buildings or structures.
Lot Depth - The average distance between the front lot line and the rear lot line,
measured within the lot boundaries.
Lot Line - Front - the boundary that divides the lot from the street, in the case of a
corner lot, the front lot line shall mean the boundary separating the narrowest street
frontage of the lot.
Lot Line - Rear - the boundary at the rear of the lot and opposite the front lot line.
Lot Line - Side - a lot boundary other than a front or rear lot line.
Mayor - the Mayor of the City of Warman.
Minister - the member of the Executive Council to whom, for the time being, is assigned
the administration of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 or a successor thereto.
Manufacturing, Processing and Packing Plants - a use for manufacturing, assembly,
fabrication, processing, production, packaging of materials, goods or products, primarily
from extracted or raw materials or the bulk storage and handling of such products and
materials, or an industrial establishment having potential to produce noise, dust, glare,
odors or vibration beyond its property line.
Manufactured Home - a dwelling unit:
(a) that is used for permanent or year round living;
(b) that is transported to a site where all signs of mobility including hitches, wheels, etc.
are removed and the manufactured home is placed on a foundation capable of
supporting it;
(c) that is built off-site in a factory;
(d) that has water faucets and a shower head or bathtub that may be connected to a
water distribution system;
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(e) that has a wash basin and water closet that may be connected to a sewage system;
and
(f) which is certified by the manufacturer that it complies with the Canadian Standards
Association Code CSA-Z240 series standards.
Manufactured Home Park - any tract or parcel of land on which two or more occupied
manufactured homes are permitted to be harboured whether or not a charge is made or
paid for the use thereof, and includes any building or structure used or intended to be
used as part of the equipment of the manufactured home park, but does not include an
industrial or construction camp or tourist campsite where a tent or trailer coach that is
not a manufactured home is also harboured or is permitted to be harboured thereon.
Manufactured Home Site - An area of land in a manufactured home park for the
placement of a manufactured home.
Manufactured Home, Single Wide - a manufactured home that is less than 6.1 metres
(20 ft.) in width.
Manufactured Home, Double Wide - a manufactured home that is greater than 6
metres (20 ft.) in width.
Medical , and Optometrist Offices and Clinics - a use providing medical and health
care services on an outpatient basis of a preventative, diagnostic treatment, therapeutic
nature, and may incorporate a dispensary which sells pharmaceutical and other medical
supplies as an accessory use. Typical uses or facilities would include medical, dental,
and optometrist offices, clinics, occupational health and safety offices, counseling
services, and chiropractic, massage and naturopathic services.
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.
Modular Unit - a factory built frame or shell which comprises supporting and non-
supporting walls, siding, and other components of a prefabricated home representing
only a section of a dwelling and has neither chassis, running-gear, nor its own wheels.
Motel - buildings or structures or parts thereof consisting of a group of attached or
detached living or sleeping accommodations, each unit with bathrooms, located on a lot
or lots and designed for use by the public, and may include accessory uses such as a
restaurant, licensed dining room or lounge.
Municipality - The City of Warman.
Night Club - an establishment or portion thereof, where primarily evening or night time
entertainment is provided, where beverage alcohol may be served to patrons for
consumption on the premises, with or without food, and where a designated area for live
entertainment or dancing during certain hours of operation is also provided.
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
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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 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.
Off-Leash Dog Park - a use to provide a recreational space for dogs to exercise and
play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners
Office - a use to accommodate professional, managerial, clerical and consulting
services, the administrative needs of businesses, trades, contractors and other
organizations, and the sale of services of businesses such as travel agents and
insurance brokers.
Outdoor Recreation Facility - a use for sports and active recreation activities
conducted outdoors. Accessory uses include change rooms, washrooms and seating for
spectators. Typical uses include sports fields, outdoor swimming pools, picnic areas,
soccer fields, ski facilities/trails and tennis courts.
Outdoor Storage Areas or Yards - a use designed for the storage of goods, materials
and/or equipment, or the display and sale of goods and materials, including vehicles for
hire or sale, located outside permanent buildings or structures on the site.
Parking Facility - a use that accommodates vehicular parking, either surface, outdoor
lots or in a building.
Parks and Playground - a use of land for active or passive recreational activities of the
general public and includes uses such as picnic areas, open space, playgrounds,
pedestrian and bicycle trails and paths, natural and manmade landscaped areas, and
public washrooms. Typical uses include tot lots, band shells, playgrounds and water
features.
Pergola - A structure consisting of an open roof and a series of pillars to form an open
sitting area.
Permitted Use - A use or form of development other than a discretionary use
specifically permitted in the zoning district and subject to the regulations of the zoning
district.
Personal Care Home - a licensed building under The Personal Care Homes Act that
provides long term residential, social and personal care, including accommodation,
meals, supervision or assistance for persons who have some limits on ability for self-
care, and are unrelated to the operator or owner.
Personal Service Establishment - a development used for the provision of personal
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services to an individual which are related to the care and appearance of the body, or
the cleaning and repair of personal effects including barbershops, hairdresser, beauty
salons, tanning salons, tailors, dressmakers, shoe repair shops, personal fitness gyms,
dance centres, martial arts clubs, health centres, and other similar uses.
Pet Care Service - a use where small animals and household pets are washed,
groomed or trained that does not have any outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise
areas and must not board animals overnight. Accessory uses may include the
supplementary sale of associated products and associated office space.
Places of Worship - a use for worship activities, religious institutions, philanthropic and
social activities, and staff residences. Typical uses include chapels, churches, convents,
monasteries, mosques, parish halls, rectories, synagogues and temples.
Principal Building - The building in which is conducted the primary or main use of the
property on which said building is situated.
Protective and Emergency Services - a use for the public protection of persons and
property from injury, harm or damage together with the incidental storage of emergency
equipment and vehicles. Typical uses include police stations, fire stations, and
ambulance/EMS stations.
Public Utility - a system, works, plant, equipment or service, whether owned or
operated by or for the municipality, or by a corporation under agreement with the
municipality, or under a Federal or Provincial statute, which furnishes any of the
following services and facilities to the residents of the municipality:
a) systems for the production, distribution or transmission of electricity;
b) systems for the distribution, storage, or transmission 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 sewage and garbage;
e) telephone or light distribution lines;
f) microwave tower communication facilities;
g) facilities for optical cable, or cable television services;
h) facilities for the collection, treatment, movement, or distribution of storm water.
Publishing, Printing, Recording & Broadcasting Establishment - a use for the
preparation, distribution and/or transmission of printed material, audio and/or visual
programming.
Railway - a railway line and any use connected with the direct operation or
maintenance of a railway system and also includes any loading or unloading facilities,
but excludes feed mills/grain elevators or bulk oil depots which are separate uses.
Research laboratories - a place where facilities are located for scientific research,
investigation, testing or experimentation, but does not include facilities for the
manufacturing or sale of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the
laboratory.
Restaurant - a use for the preparation and sale of food for consumption on or off the
premises. Accessory uses may include the sale of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
incidental to the meal, take-out services and/or catering.
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Retail and Rental Store - establishments engaged in selling and/or renting goods or
merchandise to the general public for personal or household use; and rendering services
incidental to the sale of goods such as groceries, hardware, dry goods, sporting goods,
novelties, jewellery, household appliances, computers, 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 defined elsewhere in this bylaw with sleeping facilities but
without private toilet facilities.
Row House - see Town House
Salvage, Wrecking or Disassembly Operations - a use for purchasing, receiving,
resale or transporting of used or spent materials, vehicles or substances which may
generate a detrimental impact or nuisance beyond the boundaries of the parcel. This
term refers to uses such as salvage and scrap yards, garbage container services and
effluent tanker services.
Sandblasting - means a surface treatment used to remove material by using air to blow
sand or other grit at a work piece contained within an Industrial Building.
Screening - A fence, wall, berm or planted vegetation located so as to visually shield or
obscure one use from another.
Secondary Suite - a self contained dwelling unit which is an accessory use to, and
located within, a detached building in which the principal use is a single detached
dwelling or semi-detached dwelling.
Service Station - a use for the mechanical or electrical repair and servicing of
automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles and similar vehicles or the retail sale,
installation, servicing or machining of automotive parts and accessories or drive-through
vehicle repair and servicing facilities. This use includes alignment, muffler, automotive
glass, transmission repair, oil change, vehicle upholstery shops, tire stores and vehicle
towing services.
Shipping Container- a standardized re-sealable moveable transportation box for freight
handling and storage, typically constructed of aluminium or steel.
Shopping Centre - a building or group of buildings on the same parcel in which a
minimum of two (2) of the permitted and/ or discretionary uses of the zoning district are
located together, each use having a separate entrance to the outside.
Sight Triangle - the area contained in the triangle formed by the corner property lines
and a straight line drawn from a point 3.0 metres (9.84 ft.) from the corner property pin to
a similar point 3.0 metres (9.84 ft.) along the perpendicular or intersecting property line.
Special Care Home - a facility licensed pursuant to 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.
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Street - a public thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to the
abutting property.
Strip Mall - see "Shopping Centre".
Structure - anything that is built, constructed, erected or placed, located on the ground,
or attached to something located on or in the ground.
Structure, Temporary - anything that is built, constructed, erected or placed, located on
the ground, or attached to something located on or in the ground but that may be
relocated or moved and is not of a permanent nature applicable for a defined period of
time and not exceeding 6 months.
Taxidermy establishments - an establishment that prepares, stuffs, and mounts the
skins or surfaces of animals.
Theatre - a use with fixed seating designed to show movies, plays, musicals or other
similar entertainment facilities.
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.
Tourist Information Centre - a use for the distribution of recreational and/or travel
information, and may include public washroom facilities, picnic areas, parking areas for
automotive and recreation vehicles and holiday trailers, and sanitary waste disposal
facilities for recreation vehicles and holiday trailers.
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 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.
Transportation Service - a use for vehicles to transport people, currency, documents
and packages. This term refers to uses such as taxi services, bus lines, transit services,
limousine services and courier services.
Truck Terminals and Yards - a use for the purpose of transporting and/or storing of
goods and the dispatching of trucks and tractor-trailers for transporting said goods.
Undertaking Establishment - a use for the preparation of the deceased for burial or
cremation and for holding funeral services. No cremation facilities or chambers may be
provided.
Veterinarian Clinic - a use for the on-site medical treatment of small animals such as
household pets, where overnight accommodation is provided and where all care and
confinement facilities are enclosed within a building. Accessory uses may include the
supplementary sale of associated products and associated office space.
Warehouse - a use for the storage, renumbering or distribution of materials, products,
goods or merchandise.
Wholesale Trade Store - a use for the retail sale of goods which are warehoused in
bulk on the premises and displayed or catalogued for customer selection. This term
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refers to uses such as furniture, carpet, appliance, fabric and apparel warehouses and
clearance centres.
Yard - any part of a lot unoccupied and unobstructed by any principal building or
structure.
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 minimum size of a front, side, or rear yard required under this
Bylaw.
Yard, Side - a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot
line and nearest main wall of the principal building or structure on the lot.
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3.
ADMINISTRATION
3.1
Development Officer
The Development Officer of the City of Warman shall be designated by Council and shall
be responsible for the administration of this bylaw.
3.2
Development Permit
(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)
A development permit is not required for the following, but all other applicable
provisions of this bylaw are to be followed in addition to obtaining a building permit
where required:
(a) the maintenance of a public utility by the municipality or private corporation;
(b) the construction of a public utility by the municipality;
(c) the installation of public utility on any street or other public right-of-way by the
municipality;
(d) maintenance and repairs that do not include structural alterations;
(e) the installation of fences in residential districts or accessory buildings under 9.3
square metres (100.11 sq. ft.).
(3)
A building permit shall not be issued unless a development permit, where
required, has also been issued.
(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.
3.3
Application for a Development Permit
(1)
The application for a development permit shall be made, to the Development
Officer, in the form established by 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)
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 that Council determines is necessary to fully review the proposed
development.
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3.4
Review of Applications
(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 Development Plan.
(2)
Where the application is for a discretionary use, the Development Officer shall
submit the application, along with all other relevant material to Council.
3.5
Decision
(1)
The decision on all applications shall be made in writing to the applicant, in the
form established by Council.
(2)
Where the application is for a permitted use the Development Officer shall, upon
completion of the review:
(a) issue a development permit where the application conforms to all provisions of
this bylaw; or
(b) 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
(c) refuse the application where the provisions of this bylaw are not met, indicating
to the applicant the reason for the refusal.
(3)
Where the application is for a DISCRETIONARY USE, subject to Section 3.8 the
Council shall pass a resolution instructing the Development Officer to either:
(a) issue a development permit incorporating any special development standards
prescribed by Council in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw; or
(b) refuse the application, indicating the reasons for the refusal.
3.6
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.
3.7
Development Appeals
(1)
The North Corman District Development Appeals Board is appointed as the
appeals board for the City of Warman in accordance with The Planning and
Development Act, 2007 or a successor thereto.
(2)
Where an application for a PERMITTED USE has been REFUSED, the applicant
shall be advised of the right of appeal to the North Corman District Development
Appeals Board.
(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
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excessive, may be appealed to the North Corman District Development Appeals
Board.
(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 Section 3.7(2) as though the application had
been refused at the end of the period specified in this subsection.
(5)
An application for a minor variance may be appealed to the North Corman District
Development Appeals Board in accordance with Sections 3.11(12) and (13).
(6)
A fee of $50.00 shall be paid where an appeal is made to the North Corman District
Development Appeals Board.
3.8
Advertising of a Discretionary Use
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 an application for a home occupation, by providing written notice to
assessed owners of property having a common boundary with the applicant's land
that is the subject of the application.
(2)
In the case of a discretionary use application other than a home occupation in any
residential district, by providing written notice to assessed owners of property
within 100 metres of the land that is the subject of the application, and providing
notice in one issue of a newspaper published or circulated in the City of Warman at
least one week prior to the public hearing date.
(3)
In the case of a discretionary use application in any other zoning district, by
providing written notice to assessed owners of property on the same City block as
the land that is the subject of the application, and providing notice in one issue of a
newspaper published or circulated in the City of Warman at least one week prior to
the public hearing date.
3.9
Application Fees
Section 11 "Fees and Charges" will regulate all application fees.
3.10
Enforcement, Offences and Penalties
(1)
In accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007 the Development
Officer may, at a reasonable time, and with the consent of the owner, operator, or
occupant, enter any land, building, or premises for the purposes of inspection
where the Development Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that any
development or form of development on or in the land, building or premises
contravenes any provision of the zoning bylaw. Any steps to enforce the
provisions of the zoning bylaw shall be followed as set out in The Planning and
Development Act, 2007.
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(2)
Any person who violates this bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary
conviction to the penalties set forth in The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
3.11
Minor Variances to the Zoning Bylaw
(1) An application may be made to the Development Officer for a minor variance to the
zoning bylaw in a form as prescribed by Council.
(2) The Development Officer shall maintain a register as an appendix to the zoning
bylaw of all minor variance applications.
(3) The Development Officer may vary the requirements of the zoning bylaw subject to
the following conditions:
(a) a minor variance may be granted for variation only of:
(i) the minimum required distance of a building from the lot line; and
(ii) the minimum required distance of a building to any other building on the lot;
(b) the maximum amount of minor variance shall not exceed a 10% variation of the
bylaw requirements of the zoning bylaw;
(c) the development shall conform to the zoning bylaw with respect to the use of
land;
(d) the relaxation of the zoning bylaw shall not injuriously affect neighbouring
properties;
(e) a minor variance must not be granted:
(i) in connection with an agreement on rezoning entered into pursuant to
Section 69 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, or
(ii) if it would be inconsistent with any provincial land use policies or
statements of provincial interest.
(4) On receipt of an application for a minor variance, the Development Officer may:
(a) approve the minor variance;
(b) approve the minor variance and impose terms and conditions on the approval;
or
(c) refuse the minor variance.
(5) Where the Development Officer imposes terms and conditions on an approval
pursuant to subsection (4), the terms and conditions shall be consistent with:
(a) minimizing adverse impacts on neighbouring properties;
(b) providing adequate separation between buildings for safety reasons; and
(c) avoiding encroachment into adjoining property.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 applicant's land that is the subject of the application.
(8) The written notice required pursuant to subsection (7) shall:
(a) contain a summary of the application for minor variance;
(b) provide a reason for and an effective date of the decision;
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(c) indicate that an adjoining assessed owner may within 20 days, lodge a written
objection with the Development Officer; and
(d) indicate where there is an objection described in clause (c), the applicant will
be notified of the right of appeal to the Development Appeals Board.
(9) The written notice required pursuant to subsection (7) shall be delivered:
(a) by registered mail; or
(b) by personal service.
(10) A decision approving a minor variance, with or without terms and conditions, does
not take effect:
(a) in the case of a notice sent by registered mail, until 23 days from the date the
notice was mailed;
(b) in the case of a notice that is delivered by personal service, until 20 days from
the date the notice was served.
(11) If an assessed owner of property having a common boundary with the applicant's
land that is the subject of the application objects, in writing, to the municipality
respecting the approval of the minor variance within the time period prescribed in
subsection (8), the approval is deemed to be revoked and the Development Officer
shall notify the applicant in writing:
(a) of the revocation of the approval; and
(b) of the applicant's right to appeal the revocation to the Development Appeals
Board within 30 days of receiving the notice.
(12) If an application for a minor variance is refused or approved with terms and
conditions, the applicant may appeal to the Development Appeals Board within 30
days of the date of that decision.
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4.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
4.1
All Zoning Districts
The following regulations shall apply to all zoning districts in this bylaw:
4.1.1
Licenses, Permits, and Compliance with Other Bylaws
Nothing in this bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of a
building bylaw or any other bylaw in force within the City of Warman or from obtaining
any license, permission, permit, authority or approval required by this or any other bylaw
of the City of Warman. Where provisions in this bylaw conflict with those of any other
municipal or provincial requirements, the higher or more stringent regulations shall
prevail
4.1.2
Existing Buildings
Where a 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, a development permit may be
issued to enlarge, reconstruct, repair or renovate 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.
4.1.3
Building Lines
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 but a minimum front yard of not less than 4.5
metres shall be provided.
4.1.4
Number of Principal Buildings Permitted on a Lot
Not more than one principal building shall be placed on any one lot, with the exception of
schools, hospitals, curling and skating rinks, community centres, nursing homes, senior
citizen homes, dwelling unit groups, multiple unit dwellings, manufactured homes in
courts, and commercial and industrial properties that have a lot area in excess of 1,500
square meters.
4.1.5
Building to be Moved
No building, residential or otherwise, shall be moved within or into the area covered by
this bylaw without obtaining a development permit from the Development Officer unless
such building is exempted by this bylaw.
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4.1.6
Demolition of Buildings
(1) No building, residential or otherwise, shall be demolished within the area covered by
this bylaw without obtaining a development permit from the Development Officer.
(2) Whenever a development permit for the demolition of a building is issued, the lot
shall be properly cleaned with all debris removed and left in a graded, safe
condition.
(3) Whenever a demolition of a building is carried out, the applicant shall, at their own
expense, protect from displacement any wall, sidewalk or roadway liable to be
affected by such demolition and shall sustain, protect and underpin the same so
that they will remain in the same condition as before the demolition was
commenced.
(4) The applicant shall ensure that adequate measures be taken by way of fencing and
screening to ensure the general public's safety.
(5) Any demolition of hazardous materials or structures shall be in accordance with any
municipal, provincial or federal regulations.
(6) The site of the demolition must be fully cleared of debris and any holes must be
filled within 14 days of the demolition.
4.1.7
Grading and Levelling of a Lot
(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, in accordance with the requirements of the City of Warman.
(2) The Development Officer may require special grading and/or the construction of a
retaining wall or window well if, in their opinion, significant differences in grade exist
or will exist between the parcel being developed and adjacent parcels, or if a lot
deviates from approved grades.
4.1.8
Site Development
(1) The design, siting, external finish, architectural appearance and landscaping
generally of all buildings, including any accessory buildings or structures and signs
or reconstruction shall be to the satisfaction of the development officer in order that
these shall be in general conformity in such matters with adjacent properties.
(2) The entire site and all buildings at all times shall be maintained in a neat and tidy
manner including the trimming and upkeep of landscaped areas and the prompt
removal of debris and unsightly objects.
4.1.9
Waste Disposal
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Subject to the Acts and Regulations administered by the Departments of Health and
Environment no liquid, solid or gaseous wastes shall be allowed to be discharged into
any stream, creek, river, lake, pond, slough, intermittent drainage channel or other body
of water, onto any land or into the air.
4.1.10
Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Conforming Buildings
Non-conforming uses and non-conforming buildings shall be subject to The Planning
and Development Act, 2007 or a successor thereto.
4.1.11
Non-Conforming Structures and Lots and Metric Conversion
No existing structure or lot shall be deemed to be non-conforming by reason only of the
conversion from the Imperial System of Measurement to the Metric System of
Measurement where such non-conformity is resultant solely from such change and is
reasonably equivalent to the metric standard herein established.
4.1.12
Geotechnical Analysis Required
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 report be
completed and approved by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the
Province of Saskatchewan, indicating the suitability of the lot or lots to 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.
4.1.13
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS
The following requirements shall apply to the construction of new public and
private elementary and high schools or to any addition with a design capacity of
100 or more students to an existing school.
(1)
Traffic Safety
(a)
Prior to the issuance of a Development Permit, the applicant shall submit a
Traffic Impact Study which appropriately addresses the following:
(i) Roadway capacity and intersection capacity within the area impacted by the
school including background neighbourhood traffic.
(ii) Intersection control and turning lane warrants at every intersection in the
study area including access points to the school site.
(iii) Walking and cycling routes to the school site including the location and
appropriate design of pedestrian and bicycle crossings to a minimum of 1 km
or as directed by the City of Warman.
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(iv) The safe and appropriate provision and design of on-site parking, vehicle
and bus drop-off spaces, and lay-by zones.
(2)
Passenger Drop-off Spaces
(a)
Public and private elementary and high schools shall provide passenger
drop-off spaces in conjunction with the development of new schools or in
conjunction with any addition with a design capacity of 100 or more students
to an existing school.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, "passenger drop-off space" means a full
size parking space located on school property or if approved by the City, a full
size parking space located on property within the roadway right-of-way. In the
case of schools which front on to a collector or arterial street, passenger
drop-off spaces shall be located on school property and accessed by a
service road or driveway.
(c)
Passenger drop-off spaces shall be provided at the rate of at least eight
spaces for the first 100 students, and at least one space for each additional
100 students. The City may reduce the number of required passenger drop-
off spaces where there are demonstrated site constraints which limit the
number and location of spaces that can be provided on site and where it can
be demonstrated that any drop-off spaces provided off site will be safe and
adequate.
(d)
Where the calculation of drop-off spaces results in a fractional number,
the number of required spaces shall be rounded off to the nearest whole
number.
(e)
Required on-site parking spaces shall not be used to satisfy the
requirements for the provision of passenger drop-off spaces.
(f)
All drop-off spaces shall be reserved and clearly marked for passenger
drop-off.
(g)
Where possible, and subject to the findings of the Traffic Impact Study,
passenger drop-off spaces should be located:
(i)
within 50 metres of a school entrance;
(ii)
at least 3.0 metres from a driveway or marked crosswalk; and
(iii)
at least 15 metres from any intersection.
(h)
Passenger drop-off paces shall be oriented parallel to the flow of traffic to
accommodate through-movement of vehicles and to eliminate the need for
backing or significant turning movements.
(3)
Site Development
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(a) School sites shall have clearly defined pedestrian walkways between the sidewalk
and building entrances. In order to direct the movement of students to safe
pedestrian crossings and separated from vehicular dominated areas, school site
designs shall include distinguishing features (including but not limited to fencing,
landscaping, etc.) between all pedestrian/play areas and vehicular areas. This
would include but not be limited to parking lots, frontage or flanking streets, and drop
off areas. If fencing is used, it must be a minimum of 1.2m in height, non-climbable
and consistent with the principals of Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design. If landscaping features are used to meet these criteria, the minimum
plantings must be in conformity to the Commercial and Dedicated Lands
Landscaping Policy 79-2011.
(b) School sites shall be appropriately landscaped in a manner consistent with the
requirements contained in this Bylaw.
(c) Adequate bicycle parking facilities shall be provided on-site.
(4)
Garbage and Waste Material Storage
(a) Garbage and waste material storage shall be provided on site in a location which is
safe and appropriately separated from pedestrian crossings and student play areas.
(b) Garbage and waste material storage shall be visually screened by a solid wall or
fence at least 1.8 metres in height which shall be designed in a manner to be
inaccessible to students."
4.1.14
Satellite Dish, Radio Tower or Television Antenna for Personal Use
The installation and operation of a free standing satellite dish, radio tower or television
antenna and its supporting structure intended for personal use is permitted in all zoning
districts provided that such structures is not located in any front yard or in the case of a
corner lot, in any portion of the rear yard which is within 3 metres (9.8 ft.) of the side lot
line adjacent to a flanking street.
4.1.15
Storage of Vehicles in Residential Areas
In any Residential district:
(1)
Large recreational vehicles may be parked in front, rear and side
yards on a residential site provided the vehicle is not within 1.2 metres
of the interior edge of the sidewalk.
(2)
Any vehicle parked or stored in a required front yard shall be
located on a surfaced parking area, consisting of gravel, asphalt,
concrete, brick pavers, or other similar material.
(3)
Except as provided in clause (4), no person shall store or repair
vehicles except vehicles primarily used for transportation, recreation
and non-commercial gardening and yard maintenance.
(4)
The storage of non-commercial repair of one motor vehicle,
provided the vehicle is owned or operated by a resident of the
dwelling and that no nuisance is created for nearby residents and
properties, is permitted.
(5)
A maximum of two unlicensed motor vehicles are allowed on any
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site.
(6)
In an R2-T area where front driveways are not permitted, any
vehicle parked or stored in a rear yard shall be located on a surfaced
parking area, consisting of gravel, asphalt, concrete, brick pavers, or
other similar material.
4.1.16
Trailer Coaches
(1)
Trailer Coaches may be occupied as temporary overnight sleeping
accommodations only in the following situations:
a.
In an approved tourist campground;
b.
In any R or M district, one trailer coach may be located on any one
site for the temporary overnight sleeping accommodation of the
guests of the occupants of the principal dwelling, provided the trailer
coach is not rented or made available for compensation, and that the
persons sleeping in the trailer coach have full access to all of the
facilities and amenities of the principal dwelling.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), temporary overnight sleeping
accommodations shall mean a period not exceeding 14 consecutive days in
any three month period.
4.1.17
Buildings or Uses Occupying More Than One Lot
(1)
Where an application is made for development of a building or use that
will occupy more than one lot as herein define, the parcel of land comprised
of said lots shall be considered a site for the purposes of administering this
Bylaw.
4.2
Residential Districts
4.2.1
Projections in Yards
The following projections in yards may be permitted subject to the setback requirements
of the National Building Code:
(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, window sills, canopies, eaves, fire
escapes to a maximum projection of 0.61 metres (2 ft.);
(b) unenclosed decks, cantilevered balconies, porches and steps to a maximum
projection of 2.0 metres (6.56 ft.);
(c) a satellite dish, radio tower or television antenna where attached to a principal
dwelling to a maximum projection of 0.61 metres (2 ft.);
(d) no projections shall be permitted within a front yard area required for parking
where any portion of the said projection would be at an elevation lower than
2.5 metres (8.2 ft.) above the finished grade elevation measured at the
corresponding front wall of the building.
(2) Rear Yards
The following features may project into a required rear yard:
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(a) cantilevered construction for bay windows, bow windows, chimney chases,
bookcases, built in cabinets, gutters, window sills, canopies, eaves, and fire
escapes to a maximum projection of 1.5 metres (4.91 ft.);
(b) unenclosed decks higher than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) above finished grade,
balconies, porches, and steps to a maximum projection of 2 metres (6.56 ft.);
(c) unenclosed decks no higher than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) above the finished grade
may project to the rear property line, but not encroach onto neighbouring
property;
(d) a satellite dish, radio tower or television antenna where attached to a principal
dwelling having a maximum projection of 0.61 metres (2 ft.).
(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 0.61 metres (2 ft.); and
(ii) cantilevered construction of fire escapes, chimney chases, bow windows,
bookcases, fire places, built in cabinets, living space, deck overhangs,
balconies, and canopies to a maximum projection of 0.61 metres provided
that the total area of all cantilevered features shall not exceed 3 square
metres (33 sq. ft.) per floor level;
(b) unenclosed decks no higher than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) above the finished grade
may project to the side property line, but not encroach onto neighbouring
property;
(c) in the case of a semi-detached dwelling, uncovered decks may project to the
side property line shared with the attached unit;
(d) no projections shall be permitted within a side yard required for vehicular
access or where any portion of the said projection would be at an elevation
lower than 2.5 metres (8.2 ft.) above the finished grade elevation measured at
the corresponding side wall of the building;
(e) a satellite dish, radio tower or television antenna where attached to a principal
dwelling having a maximum projection of .61 metres (2 feet).
(4) Wheel Chair Ramps
A wheelchair ramp may encroach into any required yard.
4.2.2
Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures
(1) In all Residential Districts the following regulations shall apply to uses, buildings and
structures including private garages, pergolas and gazebos, which are accessory
and detached from the principal dwelling:
Side yard,
minimum
- 1.0 metres (3.28 ft.) and no structure shall have a
projection greater than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) beyond the main
wall.
- 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.) for attached and detached decks
- In the case of a semi-detached or multiple unit
townhouse development where the garage is shared
with an interior partitioning wall or walls, there shall be
no minimum setback.
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Rear yard,
minimum
- 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.)
- For attached and detached decks higher than 0.61
metres (2 ft.) above the finished grade, see rear yard
setback for a specific residential zone.
Front yard, minimum
- The front yard of the principal building of the specific
zoning district shall apply.
Height, maximum,
Permitted Approval
- 4.0 metres in height from grade level to the underside of
the eaves
- 6.0 metres overall height
Discretionary Approval
- Overall heights exceeding 6 metres
Minimum distance from
a principal building
- 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.)
- Gazebos and pergolas - n/a
Rear yard lot coverage
- Maximum 50% total rear yard coverage for all accessory
buildings and structures except uncover decks.
(2) 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.
(3) The following structures are allowed in a required yard and are not subject to setback
regulations, except where a sight triangle is required:
(a) In all yards: sidewalks, uncovered driveways, lighting fixtures, and lamp posts.
(b) In rear yards; in addition to the structures listed in clause (a) above, recreation
equipment, laundry drying equipment, garbage stands and accessory
structures/buildings under 100 square feet excluding decks.
(c) If an attached deck is attached to a semi-detached residence and resides on
both properties, no side setback is required on the connecting side.
(d) If a detached garage is shared by two properties, no side setback is required on
the connecting side but the garage must have a dividing inner wall.
4.2.3
Secondary Suites
The following regulations shall apply to secondary suites developed in any residential
district:
(1) For the R2-T and R3 zones, two (2) secondary suites shall be permitted per block
per side, three (3) secondary suites may be permitted but shall be at Council's
discretion.
(2) Secondary suites shall not occupy more than 45% of the gross floor area of the
dwelling including the basement.
(3) A dwelling must have a minimum floor area of 100 square metres (1,076.42 sq. ft.)
to accommodate a secondary suite.
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(4) No more than one secondary suite shall be located in a single detached dwelling or
in a semi-detached dwelling.
(5) One off-street parking space shall be provided for the secondary suite. If the
parking space is provided in the front yard, a minimum 25% of the front yard must
remain as a soft landscaped area.
(6) Where a secondary suite has a separate entrance from the outside, this entrance
may only be located on a side or rear wall of the principal dwelling.
(7) Secondary suites shall comply with all relevant requirements of the National
Building Code.
(8) Secondary suites shall not be subject to separation from the principal dwelling
through a condominium conversion or subdivided title.
4.2.4
Fences and Hedges
Fences may be constructed or hedges and shrubs grown, along a lot line only in conformance
with the following regulations:
(1) No wall, fence, hedge or shrub (excluding trees) located along any side or rear lot
line, shall exceed 2 metres (6.56 ft.) in height.
(a) Maximum height may be increased to 3.44m (8.0 ft.) at the discretion of the
development officer when the property is located adjacent to a property zoned
commercial of industrial.
(2) No wall, fence, hedge or shrub (excluding trees) located along any lot line in any
required front yard, shall exceed 1 metre (3.3 ft.) in height.
(3) In the case of a corner lot, no wall, fence, hedge, shrub or tree shall exceed 1 metre
(3.3 ft.) in height, measured above the grade of the streets that abut the lot or site, in
an intersection sight triangle.
(4) In cases where a fence is constructed on a retaining wall, the height is calculated as
the average combined height measured from grade on both sides of the fence and
retaining wall.
(5) A gate to prevent or limit access to a private condominium roadway is prohibited.
(6) Electric and barbed wire fences are prohibited in all Residential Zoning Districts.
(7) In the case of a semi-detached dwelling or multi-unit townhouse dwelling, a privacy
wall of no more than 2m from the base of a rear deck may be installed along a
property line.
4.2.5
Landscaping
(1) All front yards in any residential district shall be landscaped with common residential
soft landscaping materials within 18 months of the dwelling being substantially
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completed.
(2) A performance bond or letter of credit may be required in accordance with policies
of the City of Warman to ensure landscaping is completed.
(3) A minimum of 25% of the front yard setback must be soft landscaped which may
consist of any or all of the following:
(a) trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, ground cover;
(b) large feature rocks, bark chips, or field stone;
(c) berming, terracing; or
(d) other innovative landscaping features.
4.2.6
Storage
(1) No side or front yards shall be used for the storage or collection of goods,
commodities or other forms of material.
(2) Any dismantled or wrecked vehicle shall not be left on a residential site for more
than fourteen (14) successive days.
(3) No person shall keep or permit in any part of a front yard no more than two (2)
unlicensed vehicles.
4.2.7
Private Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
(1) Regulations for private swimming pools and hot tubs will be provided under Bylaw
87-11, known as the "Swimming Pool Bylaw".
4.2.8
Prefabricated Homes
(1) Prefabricated homes shall be considered as single detached dwelling units and
shall be subject to the same regulations as single detached dwelling units in the
appropriate residential district where listed as a permitted or discretionary use.
4.2.9
Exterior Lighting
(1) Where artificial outdoor lighting is used to illuminate any site or building, the light
shall not be directly pointed at an adjacent property or cause enough light pollution
to adversely affect the use, enjoyment and privacy of any adjacent dwelling at the
discretion of the Development Officer.
(2) No flickering and flashing lights are permitted.
4.2.10
Kitchens and Stoves
(1) In an R2 and R2-T zone, secondary suite status must be applied for and approved
by the Development Officer prior to the development of a second kitchen.
(2) In an R2 and R2-T zone, secondary suite status must be applied for and approved
by the Development Officer prior to the installation of a second stove in any area
other than the main kitchen of the dwelling.
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4.3
Commercial and Industrial Districts
4.3.1
Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures
(1) In all Commercial and Industrial Districts the following regulations shall apply to
uses, buildings and structures, which are accessory and detached from the principal
building:
Side yard,
minimum
- 1.0 metres (3.28 ft.) and no structure shall have a
projection greater than 0.61 metres (2 ft.) beyond the main
wall.
- 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.) for decks
- Under 100 square feet - no setback
Rear yard,
minimum
- 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.)
- Under 100 square feet - no setback
Front yard, minimum
- the front yard of the principal building of the specific
zoning district shall apply.
Height, maximum,
Permitted Approval
- 4.0 metres in height from grade level to the underside of
the eaves
- 5.0 metres overall height
- Cannot exceed height of the principal building
Discretionary Approval
- Overall heights exceeding 5 metres
Distance from a
principal building
- minimum 1.2 metres (3.94 ft.)
Rear yard lot coverage
- maximum 50% total rear yard coverage for all accessory
buildings and structures except uncovered decks.
(2) 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.
(3) The following structures are allowed in a required yard and are not subject to setback
regulations, except where a sight triangle is required:
(a)
In all yards: sidewalks, uncovered driveways, lighting fixtures, and lamp
posts.
4.3.2
Projections in Yards
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 0.61 metres (2 ft.) or less.
4.3.3
Fences and Hedges
Fences constructed or and hedges and shrubs planted in Commercial or Industrial
Districts shall comply with the following regulations:
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(1) Except where required for screening, a fence, hedge or shrub (excluding trees) shall
not exceed 3 metres (9.84 ft.) in height in industrial districts, and shall not exceed 2
meters (6.56 ft.) in height in commercial districts.
(2) 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.
(3) Barbed wire fences may be permitted in Industrial Districts at the discretion of the
Development Officer however they must be located in the rear or side yard only and
located above a height of 1.8m.
(4) Electric fences are prohibited in all Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts.
4.3.4
Landscaping and Screening
(1) Visual screening to a minimum height of 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) shall be provided by
fences, privacy walls, landscaping, or combinations thereof, where a commercial or
an industrial site abuts a Residential District. Materials used shall provide year-
round screening.
(2) If permitted, outside storage areas of commercial and industrial materials and
equipment shall be screened from adjacent sites and public streets to a minimum
height of 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) by fences, privacy walls, landscaping, or combinations
thereof. Materials used shall provide year-round screening.
(3) In the C2 Zoning District, the boulevard and an average 3 metre (9.84 ft.) strip
adjacent to and for the full length of any street, shall be landscaped in accordance
with a landscaping plan approved by the Development Officer.
(4) In the M1 Zoning District the boulevard and a minimum of 10% of the site area
shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the
Development Officer. A majority of the required landscaping shall be concentrated
in the front yard.
(5) Landscaping may consist of any or all of the following:
(a) trees, shrubs, grass, flowers, ground cover;
(b) large feature rocks, bark chips, field stone, stamped concrete, decorative
pavers (limit of 25% of total landscaped area in the front yard);
(c) berming, terracing; or
(d) other innovative landscaping features.
(6) Surface parking facilities containing more than forty (40) parking spaces must
provide one (1) node per twenty (20) stalls with a minimum width of 3 m (9.84 ft.) to
separate the parking spaces and provide visual screening.
(7) Any trees or shrubs which die, that were planted in accordance with an approved
landscaping plan shall be replaced the next planting season.
(8) All areas of soft landscaping shall be provided with adequate means of irrigation.
4.3.5
Garbage Enclosures
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(1) A principal building or use shall be provided with a garbage enclosure designed,
located and visually screened to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(2) The visual impacts of garbage and recycling storage areas must be minimized,
especially from adjacent streets, properties, pedestrian pathway and, open spaces.
4.3.6
Entrances and Exits for Vehicles
(1) Every lot must have at least one access point from a public roadway, except where
a public access easement is provided.
(2) The design, number and location of entrances and exits for vehicles shall be
approved by the Development Officer based upon the site layout, potential traffic
generation and public road facilities.
(3) The Development Officer may require that entrances and exits for vehicles be
separate, one-directional, and/or adequately signed.
(4) Vehicular access to parking and loading areas must be located in a manner so as
to minimize the impact of parking and driveways on the pedestrian environment
and adjacent development.
4.3.7
Noise Attenuation
(1) Whenever possible, the buildings, landscaping and fences should be designed to
assist sound attenuation to protect residential areas adjacent to commercial and
industrial areas.
4.3.8
Exterior Lighting
(1) Where artificial outdoor lighting is used to illuminate any site or building, the type,
location, orientation and shielding of light shall not:
(a)
illuminate adjacent developments,
(b)
adversely affect the use, enjoyment and privacy of any residential dwelling
and its amenity spaces in the area,
(c)
interfere with traffic safety on public roadways.
(2) Pedestrian scale lighting is encouraged. Lighting for signage, parking areas and
pedestrian areas should be carefully placed and oriented to shine away from
adjacent properties.
(3) Where artificial outdoor lighting is used for the illumination of a sign related to a
particular development, the design and location of such lighting shall be included in
the Development Permit application for the sign.
(4) All exterior lighting fixtures, whether attached to the building face or on
freestanding light standards, shall be architecturally integrated with the building
style, material and colours of the principal building.
(5) No flickering and flashing lights are permitted.
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5.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
This section addresses special provisions and specific development standards that apply to a
development where allowed as a permitted or a discretionary use in a zoning district.
5.1
Development Standards - Discretionary Uses
(1) In approving a discretionary use, Council may prescribe specific development
standards in excess of the Zoning District regulations that are intended to minimize
land use conflict related to:
- the nature, size, shape, elevation and surface drainage of the site;
- the size, shape and arrangement of buildings;
- access and traffic patterns for persons and vehicles on and off-site;
- type and volume of vehicle traffic;
- off-street parking and loading;
- safeguards to prevent offensive emissions;
- landscaping;
- screening and fencing; and
- lighting and signs.
5.2
Bed and Breakfast Lodging
Bed and breakfast lodging, where allowed in a specific district, shall be subject to the
following development standards:
(1) Bed and breakfast lodging shall be located in a single detached dwelling used as
the operator's principal residence.
(2) Bed and breakfast lodging shall be licensed by the Department of Health and meet
the requirements of the National Building Code and National Fire Code.
(3) A maximum of two guest bedrooms shall be permitted in a dwelling operating as
bed and breakfast lodging.
(4) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 7.2.
(5) One non-illuminated window or wall sign having a maximum facial area of .2 square
metres (2.15 sq. ft.) advertising the bed and breakfast lodging is permitted.
5.3
Home Occupations
Home occupations, where allowed in a residential district, shall be subject to the
following development standards:
(1) No person or persons shall commence or operate a home occupation until a Home
Occupation Application Form, as established by Council, is completed and
permission is obtained from the City to commence or operate the home occupation.
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(2) Home occupations may be located in a dwelling used as the owner's own residence
or in a building accessory to the dwelling.
(3) Home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or accessory
building.
(4) Home occupations shall not create any conflict with the residential area in terms of
emissions including but not limited to noise, glare, dust or odour, which would be
disruptive to the surrounding residential uses.
(5) Home occupations shall not result in a prominent increase in traffic or parking needs
in the residential area.
(6) The home occupation shall not have any exterior display or storage of materials and
no exterior variation from the residential character of the residence or its accessory
building.
(7) One non-resident of the dwelling may be employed in the home occupation, but
additional non-residents of the dwelling must first be permitted by a Development
Officer.
(8) No more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal building shall be
used for the home occupation.
(9) All permits issued for home occupations shall be valid for the period of time the
property is occupied by the applicant.
(10) One (1) on-site parking space to be used exclusively for the home occupation shall
be provided. Where customers, business-related visitors or other people may attend
the premises, a sufficient number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided.
The number and location of the off-street parking stalls is at the discretion of the
Development Officer.
(11) There shall be a maximum of no more than three (3) business-related visitor
vehicles can visit the site at any one time.
(12) Only one (1) commercial vehicle of a maximum of one (1) ton capacity related to a
home occupation shall be allowed in the front parking area.
(13) The Development Officer may require proof of consent from the building manager or
landowner for those home occupations proposed to be operated in multi-unit
buildings and/or rental dwellings.
(14) In addition to a development permit, a home occupation application is also required
to conform to all municipal, provincial and federal regulations or legislation. Failure
to do so may result in the revocation of the development permit.
(15) Retail sales from the home will only be permitted for direct sellers, and will be
limited to custom goods that are manufactured or produced on site.
(a) Retail sales from the home will only be permitted for direct sellers, and will
be limited to custom goods that are manufactured or produced on site.
(b) Non-traditional Home Occupations may be permitted for retail sales as per
the unique conditions of their approval
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(16) Products complementary to the home occupation may be sold (e.g. hair products for
a hair salon, supplements for a gym service, etc.).
(17) The City must receive explicit landowner permission prior to approving a home
occupation for a tenant.
5.4
Service Stations and Gas Bars
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
(19.69 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 wholly within an enclosed
building except as required in the servicing of motor vehicles.
(4)
The arrangement of the proposed structure on the site shall be designed to reduce
conflict with adjoining uses.
(5)
The site layout shall be designed that vehicles may be served and bulk fuel may be
delivered without any obstruction to the public.
(6)
The access to the site shall be designed to reduce conflict with other vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.
(7)
Any specific development standards imposed related to landscaping, screening,
open spaces, parking and standing areas for vehicles shall be designed to reduce
conflict with adjoining land uses and to ensure adequate areas for vehicles on the
property.
(8)
The storage of fuel shall meet all provincial regulations.
(9)
All parts of the site to which vehicles have access shall be hard surfaced and
drained to the satisfaction of Council.
5.5
Personal Care Homes
A personal care home shall be subject to the following development standards where
developed in a single detached dwelling in a residential area:
(1)
The personal care home shall maintain the single detached residential character of
the property consistent with the neighbourhood.
(2)
A personal care home shall meet all of the regulations for a single detached
dwelling as prescribed for the district in which it is located.
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(3)
The operator of the personal care home shall be a permanent resident of the
dwelling licensed as a personal care home.
(4)
A maximum of (2) personal care homes will be allowed in a block and may be
located on the same side of the street or on opposite sides of the street.
(5)
The maximum number of residents allowed in a personal care home shall be ten
residents.
(6)
Any changes resulting in the increase in the number of residents to the maximum
number set in clause (4) or an increase in the area devoted to a personal care
home or alterations or additions to the structure used as a personal care home
shall require a new development permit for a discretionary use.
(7)
One non-illuminated window or wall sign having a maximum facial area of 0.2
square metres (2.15 sq. ft.) advertising the personal care home is permitted.
(8)
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 7.2.
5.6
Bare Land Condominium Plans
The following regulations shall apply to all bare land condominium plans:
(1)
Bare land condominium plans shall be considered a single lot for the purpose of
regulations under this Bylaw:
Distance of principal buildings to condominium plan property lines:
Yard, front - minimum
- subject to applicable Zoning District regulations;
Yard, rear - minimum
- Subject to applicable Zoning District regulations;
Yard, side - minimum
- Subject to applicable Zoning District regulations;
Lot coverage - maximum
- Subject to applicable Zoning District regulations;
Distance between buildings:
- minimum distance between side walls of
buildings within the condominium plan shall be 3
metres (9.84 ft.) or half the average wall height of
both buildings combined whichever is greater.
- minimum distance between rear walls of
buildings within the condominium plan shall be 12
metres (39.37 ft.)
Distance of principle buildings to internal roadways and parking areas:
- minimum distance from an internal roadway to
the nearest foundation wall of a principal
building shall be 3 metres (9.84 ft.).
Other applicable regulations
- Other applicable Zoning District regulations shall
apply to bare land condominium plans.
5.7
Temporary Development
(1)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Bylaw, the Development Officer may
conditionally approve a development on a temporary basis in any zoning district
provided that the use, building or structure is listed as either a permitted or
discretionary use in the relevant zoning district and provided that temporary
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buildings or structures are not placed on permanent foundations.
(2)
The Development Officer may issue a Temporary Development Permit for a period
of not more than two (2) years.
(3)
The Development Officer may approve a Temporary Development Permit if in their
opinion the use would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the surrounding
neighbourhood; or materially interfere with or affect the use and enjoyment of
neighbouring parcels.
(4)
When considering an application for a Temporary Development Permit, the
Development Officer shall consider the location and its proximity to residential
properties; traffic access and parking; and the availability of utility services.
(5)
After the expiration of the permit the applicant shall:
(a)
cease or remove the use, building or structure; or
(b)
make written application to the Development Officer for renewal of the
development permit setting forth the reasons therefore, not later than sixty
(60) days prior to the day on which the Development Permit will cease to be
in effect. There shall be no obligation to approve it on the basis that the
previous permit had been issued.
(6)
The City shall not be liable for any costs involved in the cessation or removal of any
use, building or structure upon the expiry of the permit.
(7)
The City reserves the right to require removal of the temporary structures if the City
deems it unsafe or unsightly
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6.
SIGN REGULATIONS
6.1
Definitions
Terms and words used in this Bylaw regarding the regulations of signs, unless the
context otherwise requires, are defined as follows:
Changeable Copy - a portion of a sign which allows copy to be changed either
manually through the use of attachable characters or automatically through electronic
switching, lamp banks or illuminated tubes. Changeable copy includes mechanically
controlled time and temperature displays.
Sign - any device, letter, figure, symbol, emblem or picture, which is affixed to or
represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or a piece of land and which
identifies or advertises any object, product, place, activity, person, organization, or
business in such a way as to be visible to the public on any street or thoroughfare.
Sign Structure - is any structure that supports a sign, including materials used to
conceal or improve the visual appearance of the structural parts.
Sign, Abandoned - any sign which is on-premises or off premises that has either
intentionally or unintentionally been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, or a sign
which is not in a readable state.
Sign, A-Board - an A-shaped portable sign that is used for temporary placement and
has no external supporting structure.
Sign, Animated - any sign or a portion of a sign having moving parts or electronically
controlled colour changes or lights that depict action or give motion to the sign, and
includes flashing lights.
Sign, Awning - a non-illuminated sign painted or affixed to the surface of an awning
which does not extend beyond the perimeter of the awning.
Sign, Billboard - a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or
entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the lot on which the
sign is located.
Sign, Construction - a temporary sign erected by a person or company on the
premises undergoing construction, identifying pending development and information
relating to construction process, labour services, materials or financing, name of
building, as well as the owner and participants in the development project, but not
including the advertisement of any products.
Sign, Converted Vehicle and Trailer - a vehicle or trailer not originally designed as a
sign, but which has been converted or used for that purpose.
Sign, Directional - any sign:
a) displaying safety or warning messages;
b) directing traffic or providing parking directions; or
c) giving instructions, directions or orders to persons making use of premises.
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Sign, Face - the entire area of a sign on which a copy could be placed. In the case of
multi-faced signs, each facial side of the sign shall be included in determining the total
sign surface area.
Sign, Facial Area - the entire surface area of a sign or in the case of a painted wall sign
the smallest geometric figure which describes the area enclosed by the sign face.
Sign, Free-Standing - a sign structurally supported by one or more up-rights or braces
placed in the ground and not attached to any building.
Sign, Identification - a sign which is limited to the name, address and number of a
building, institution or person and to the activity carried on in the building or in the
institution, or the occupation of the occupant, but does not include any advertising copy.
Sign, Illuminated - any sign having lighting directed on the sign face or from a light
source located within the sign which is transmitted through a transparent or translucent
sign face.
Sign, Inflatable - is a sign made of a flexible material that can take on a three
dimensional shape when filled with an inert gas. Commonly used as a temporary sign
for special events or a promotion.
Sign, Portable - a free-standing sign which is capable of being relocated and which
may have lettering that can be changed manually, but does not include vehicles and
trailers not originally designed as a sign, but which have been converted or used for that
purposes.
Sign, Real Estate - a sign that advertises the sale of undeveloped land or unoccupied
structures on which the sign is displayed, and does not include the advertising of lease
or rental space.
Sign, Temporary - an on-premises or off-premises sign that is relocatable or removable
from a site and used for a defined period of time.
Sign, Wall - a sign attached to or painted on the wall of a building or structure or its
fascia in such a manner that the wall is the supporting structure for or forms the
background surface of the sign and which does not project more than 0.5 metres (1.64
ft.) from such building or structure.
Third Party Advertising - a sign or portion of a sign which advertises goods or services
sold on another property.
6.2
The Need for a Sign Permit
(1) Except as otherwise provided, a sign permit is required for erecting, enlarging,
changing or structurally altering a sign. A sign shall not be erected, altered, enlarged
or maintained upon any property, lot or street in any district, by any person, except in
conformity with the regulations outlined in the following sections:
(2) Applications for a sign permit must be made in writing in the prescribed form to the
Development Officer by the owner, lessee, or authorized agent of the premises that
the sign is to be located on. The Development Officer will require plans,
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specifications and construction details and other information as deemed necessary
to determine the nature and location of the intended sign or billboard.
(3) The provisions of these regulations shall not be construed as to limit or interfere with
the erection and maintenance of signs on public streets, public lanes or public places
or signs which are designed and intended for the safety or protection of the health
and general welfare of the public, which are essentially for the maintenance and
protection or efficient operation of public service and public property or which are
primarily intended for direction of the public and identification of establishments or
places of public service which are clearly not operated for the purpose of gain.
(4) A sign permit is not required for the following, however, general regulations must be
complied with where applicable:
(a) Government signs where signs erected by a duly constituted government body or
organization is for the purpose of providing information by:
(i) a public service by the City;
(ii) an agency supplying a public utility;
(iii) the Provincial or Federal Government; and
(iv) a committee or local authority established by the City.
(b) Directional signs having a maximum facial area of 1 square metre (10.76 sq. ft.).
(c) Event signs which are unlighted signs having a maximum facial area of 3 square
metres (32.29 sq. ft.) displayed on private property and limited to one per each
premise, announcing a campaign, drive or event of a civic philanthropic,
educational, or religious organization, to be removed within one (1) day after the
event.
(d) Display window signs located on the surface of or inside display windows, lighted
only by building illumination.
(e) Construction signs subject to the following regulations:
(i) two signs on the premises are permitted; and
(ii) the maximum sign facial area shall be 7.5 square metres (80.73 sq. ft.) for
each sign permitted on site.
(iii) these signs must be removed within 14 days after the building is occupied.
(f) Real estate signs - one unlighted sign having a maximum facial area of 1.2 square
metres (12.92 sq. ft.).
(g) Address designation signs - signs that denote a numerical civic address or
occupant having a maximum facial area of 0.6 square metres (6.46 sq. ft.), and
when illuminated, shall be continually lit.
(h) Tenant identification signs - signs located inside a building including tenant
identification inside an enclosed shopping centre.
(i) Copy change on a lawful sign provided that the position, height, dimensions,
lighting and structural framework of the sign are not altered.
(j) Election signs
(k) Banners
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(l) Garage/yard sale signs subject to the following regulations:
(i) Garage/yard sale signs are permitted in residential districts;
(ii) Garage/yard sale signs shall not be located on City property, including centre
medians or traffic islands.
(iii) Garage/yard sale signs cannot be any larger than 0.6 square metres (6.46
sq. ft.).
(iv) The signs may be posted for a maximum period of 48 hours and shall be
removed immediately after the time period expires.
6.3
General Regulations
(1) No sign shall be located in any manner that would visually obstruct or jeopardize the
safety of others.
(2) Signs shall not interfere with traffic signs or lights, public utilities, landscaping or
street furniture.
(3) Free-standing signs and billboards shall not be placed or maintained within a sight
triangle.
(4) The Development Officer may allow a variance that allows the placement of a free-
standing sign or a billboard wholly or partially within the sight triangle, where in the
opinion of the Development Officer the distance between the property line and the
sign does not impede vehicular traffic or interfere with traffic signals.
(5) Where intermittent lights are deemed to be a safety hazard by Council, or a duly
appointed police officer for the City, such lights shall be converted to a steady source
of illumination.
(6) Where signs are to be placed adjacent to a provincial highway, they shall be subject
to Saskatchewan Highways and Transportation regulations where applicable.
(7) Converted vehicle and trailer signs are not permitted in the City of Warman.
(8) The exterior finish and construction of all signs shall be of an appearance
satisfactory to the Development Officer.
(9) All signs shall be kept in a safe, tidy and legible condition and may be required to be
renovated or removed at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(10) Signs with inappropriate or no content shall be ordered renovated or removed at
the discretion of the Development Officer.
(11) Inflatable signs shall not exceed the maximum building height of the Zone and
shall be located within any required yard or setback.
(12) A-board signs must be less than 0.6 square metres (6.46 sq. ft.) and be
pedestrian oriented and rest on the ground.
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6.4
Contraventions of the Sign Regulations Offences and Penalties
(1) When a person contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw respecting signs,
that person or persons shall be liable on summary conviction to the penalties
provided for in this Bylaw.
6.5
Removal or Repair of Signs
(1) If any sign is abandoned, erected without an approved permit, an approved permit
lapses, or a sign no longer complies with the terms of an approved permit, the
Development Officer may order the owner of the sign, the owner of the property on
which the sign is erected or both, to remove, repair or modify the sign and the party
or parties so notified shall:
(a) remove, repair or modify such sign and all related structural components in
accordance with the terms of the notice within thirty (30) days from the date of
receipt of such notice; and
(b) restore the immediate area around the sign, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer, including the ground or any building to which the sign was
attached, as close as possible to its original form prior to the installation of the
sign.
6.6
Sign Regulations for Residential Districts
The following regulations shall apply to signs allowed in any Residential District:
(1) One wall sign is permitted for a dwelling having a maximum facial area as follows:
(a) multiple unit dwellings - 1 square metre (10.76 sq. ft.); and
(b) all other dwellings - 0.5 square metre (5.38 sq. ft.).
(2) One additional sign for multiple unit dwellings may be erected as follows:
(a) a free-standing sign having a maximum facial area of 2.3 square metres (24.76
sq. ft.) in area; or
(b) a free-standing canopy or awning sign subject to subsection (3) and providing a
minimum clearance of 2.45 metres (8 ft.) between the bottom of the canopy and
sidewalk or ground.
(3) Free-standing signs shall be located at least 3 metres (9.84 ft.) from any lot line and
not be located in a sight triangle.
(4) Non-residential uses in a residential district shall be subject to sign regulations for
multiple unit dwellings.
(5) One real estate sign not exceeding 1.5 square metres (16.15 sq. ft.) in area to a
maximum height of 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) in height.
(6) All signs shall be located wholly within the lot and shall not create visual obstructions
or jeopardise public safety.
6.7
Sign Regulations for Commercial and Industrial Districts
The following regulations shall apply in any Commercial District or Industrial District:
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6.7.1
General Regulations
(1) Signs in commercial and industrial districts may be illuminated by direct or indirect
lighting and the lights may project different colours and may be intermittent.
(2) All signs shall provide a minimum clearance of 2.45 metres (8.2 ft.) between the
bottom of the sign and a street or sidewalk.
(3)
(a)
Signs shall be located a minimum distance of 1 metre (3.28 ft.) from any lot
line.
(b)
Within the C1 zone, this setback can be reduced to 0.5m from the back of
sidewalk (1.64 ft.).
(4) Signs advertising businesses no longer in operation shall be removed.
(5) Vacancy signage shall be regulated under section 6.7.3 "Freestanding Signs" or
section 6.7.4 "Portable Signs"
6.7.2
Animated and Illuminated Signs
(1) Animated and illuminated signs are permitted in commercial and industrial districts
only, provided that:
(a) the sign is constructed in a way that any illumination from it is deflected away
from any adjacent residential premise;
(b) any illumination from the sign does not impede vehicular traffic or interfere with
traffic signals.
(3) Only electric illumination is permitted and shall be constructed according to the
provision of the Electrical Regulations of the Province of Saskatchewan.
(4) When an illuminated sign is in operation, the outer edge of the faces of the sign or all
those portions of the sign other than the outer edge shall be continually lit.
(5) No animated or illuminated sign shall be permitted in a Residential District.
6.7.3
Freestanding Signs:
(1) One free standing sign may be permitted per site.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a second free standing sign may be permitted at
Council's discretion on C1 - Central Business Commercial and C2 - Highway
Commercial properties if a minimum 30 metre (98.43 ft.) separation from any other
freestanding sign on the same site is provided.
(3) The height of the sign may not exceed 9.1 metres (30 ft.).
(4) The sign may not exceed 14 sq. metres (150.70 sq. ft.) in area, unless otherwise
approved by Council.
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(5) A minimum of 30 metre (98.43 ft.) separation from any other sign along the same
street must be maintained unless otherwise approved by Council.
(6) Free standing signs that exceed 7.6 metres (24.93 ft.) in height above the adjacent
finished ground shall be structurally designed by a Registered Architect or a
Professional Engineer of the Province of Saskatchewan.
(7) The foundations of freestanding signs that exceed 5 metres (16.4 ft.) in height shall
be constructed with concrete.
(8) The concrete foundations of free standing signs shall not project more than 1.5
metres (4.92 ft.) above grade.
(9) Concrete foundations shall not be used for any subsequent sign except the original
sign for which the foundations where installed, unless the foundations have been
approved for another sign by a Registered Architect or a Professional Engineer of
the Province of Saskatchewan.
6.7.4
Portable Signs:
(1) Except as may be permitted by the Development Officer, a portable sign shall not
be located or encroach onto a public roadway, boulevard, or sidewalk.
(2) Portable signs shall be prohibited where:
(a) They are located along the travelled portion of a public highway;
(b) They obscure or cause confusion with traffic lights and signs or in anyway
endanger progress of traffic through the streets of the City;
(c) They are located less than 15.24 metres (50 ft.) from any residential dwelling
unit.
(3) No portable sign should occupy any space that is reserved for off-street parking
unless the site contains surplus off-street parking which is in excess of that required
by the Zoning Bylaw.
(4) (a) On sites with multiple businesses, a portable sign shall not be located or erected
for a period greater than 30 consecutive days. During this time the copy of the sign
maybe changed as often as is necessary. After the time period expires, that
location shall remain free of portable signs for a period of 30 consecutive days.
(b) Where one business is located on one site and there is not competition for
multiple portable signs, a portable sign can be applied for with an annual license.
(5) The maximum height of a portable sign shall be 2 metres (6.56 ft.).
(6) The maximum sign facial area shall not exceed 3 square metres (32.29 sq. ft.).
(7) No portable signs shall be located on City property including centre medians or
traffic islands without prior consent of the City.
(8) On any single site, a portable sign may not be located any closer than 15.24 metres
(50 ft.) to another portable sign unless written approval from the Development
Officer.
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(9) A portable sign that is advertising a special event in the form of a birthday or
anniversary or other similar event that is being celebrated by the owner or lessee of
the premises may be placed anywhere on the site, providing that such signs are
erected for a period of not more than 48 hours.
(10) Third party advertising is not permitted on portable signs with the exception of
portable signs located within the City of Warman Sign Corridor.
(11) A portable sign shall not interfere with access to or from the site and shall not impair
sight lines for traffic.
(12) For multiple tenant development, such as shopping centres, with a frontage greater
than 15.24 metres (75.5 ft.), one portable sign shall be allowed for each 15.24
metres (50 ft.) of frontage provided there is a separation space of 15.24 metres (50
ft.) between each sign. At no time shall there be more than four portable signs per
site.
(13) Portable signs shall have a permanent tag, label, plate or marking that identifies the
ownership of the sign for enforcement purposes and shall be displayed in a visible
location.
(14) Portable signs may be illuminated but shall not have any flashing or animated
lights.
(15) Portable signs shall be neat and tidy in appearance and be located on a level, hard
surface.
6.7.4.1 Portable Signs for Non Profit Organizations
(1) Organizations which are non-profit and community oriented may place portable
signs provided that:
(a) Such signs may not stay on the site for more than 30 days.
(b) Signs may not display any form of advertising for commercial product or service.
(2) Notwithstanding clause (b) above, Non Profit Organizations may have third party
advertising on their sign, only to show who is sponsoring an event.
(3) Any portable signs found which are in violation of this section will have 48 hours
following notice from the City, and may be removed and fined by the City of
Warman.
6.7.5
Wall signs:
(1) A wall sign may not exceed 20% of the area of the face of the building to which the
sign is attached or 14 square meters (150.70 sq. ft.) whichever is less, unless
otherwise approved by Council.
(2) The sign may not project more than 1 metre (3.28 ft.) above the roof or marquee.
(3) In a C1 zone, wall signs are permitted to encroach past the front property by 0.5m.
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6.8
Signs Permitted at Council's Discretion
The following signs may be allowed at Council's discretion in a CS-Community Service
or UH-Urban Holding District where considered appropriate:
6.8.1
Billboard Signs
(1) Billboards shall be considered a discretionary use in all districts.
(2) The billboard sign face regulations shall be as follows:
(a) maximum single face area - 20 square metres (215.29 sq. ft.)
(b) maximum total face area - 40 square metres (430.57 sq. ft.)
(c) maximum number of faces - 2
(d) double faced signs shall be constructed so one face is completely behind and
parallel to the other face and facing the opposite direction.
(e) maximum height above grade - 6 metres (19.69 ft.)
(3) No billboard shall have flashing or intermittent light. All lighting shall be shielded
from direct view from any roadway or site boundary.
(4) A billboard erected above grade that exceeds 4.5 metres (14.76 ft.) in height shall
be constructed with a steel frame attached to concrete foundations and structurally
designed by a Professional Engineer or an Architect Registered in Saskatchewan.
(5) Billboards erected on the same street or highway that face the same direction shall
not be placed closer than 90 metres (295.27 ft.) to each other.
(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5), billboards erected in the City of Warman Sign
Corridor that face the same direction shall not be placed closer than 18 metres
(59.06 ft.) to each other.
(7) Billboards may be double faced and each side shall be considered as facing traffic
flowing in the opposite direction.
(8) An auxiliary sign or other material shall not be hung on, above or below a billboard
unless that billboard has been designed by a Professional Engineer or an Architect
Registered in the Province of Saskatchewan to handle the additional load.
(9) If the back of a Billboard is visible, it shall be suitably painted or covered so as to
present a clean and tidy appearance.
(10) Council may place special conditions on the location of the billboard on a site to
protect the clear view of an intersection or a highway approach, or other directional
and informational signs.
6.8.2
Community Signs
(1) Community Signs shall be considered as any sign relating to the municipality of the
City of Warman including community identification signs, community event signs and
any other signs determined by the Development Officer to be Community Signs.
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(2) In considering an application for a Community Sign, Council may apply specific
development conditions related to:
(a) location and orientation of the sign;
(b) size and height;
(c) proximity to residential land uses;
(d) proximity to other signs; and
(e) lighting, where the sign is to be illuminated.
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7.
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
7.1
General Regulations
(1) No person within any district shall erect, enlarge, substantially alter, or extend any
building permitted under this Bylaw, unless the required off-street parking and
loading spaces are provided and maintained in connection with such development.
(2) When the intensity of use of any building or use is increased by the addition of
dwelling units, floor area, seating capacity or other unit of measurement, as specified
for required parking and loading facilities, the number of parking and loading spaces
shall also be increased in conformance with the provisions of this Bylaw.
(3) Whenever the existing use of a building is changed the parking and loading spaces
shall be provided as required for the new use; however, if the said building or
structure was erected prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, additional parking and
loading spaces are required only by the number that the requirements for the new
use exceed those of the existing use.
(4) For any conforming or legal non-conforming building or use which is in existence on
the effective date of this Bylaw, that is damaged by fire, collapse, explosion, or other
cause to the extent of 50 percent or more of its assessed value and such building is
reconstructed, repaired or re-established, off-street parking and loading facilities
shall be provided in accordance with this Bylaw.
(5) A parking/loading space required by this Bylaw shall be designed so that it is
reasonably accessible to the vehicles for which it is intended, provides safe and
efficient vehicle circulation, has an aesthetically pleasing appearance from public
roads, permits adequate drainage, snow removal, and maintenance, and is
satisfactory to the Development Officer in size, shape, location and construction.
7.2
Off-Street Parking
(1) Off-Street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule and
regulations:
Land Use
Minimum Parking Spaces Required
Residential Dwelling
- single detached
- semi-detached and duplex
- manufactured home
- manufactured home parks
Multiple Unit Dwellings
- multiple units for senior citizen housing
- bed and breakfast lodging
Institutional
- elementary school
- high school and collegiate
- hospital
- special care and nursing home
2
2 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
As per requirements in the R4 Residential District
1.25 per dwelling unit
1 per 4 dwelling units
1 per guest bedroom
1 per classroom
4 per classroom
1 per 3 beds, plus 1 for every 4 employees
1 per 5 beds, plus 1 for every 4 employees
Land Use cont.
Minimum Parking Spaces Required
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cont.
Institutional
- community centre,- assembly hall, places of
worship
- personal care home
- cultural institution
- day care facility
Recreational
- theatre
- curling rink
- billiard hall
- bingo hall, arena
- bowling alley
- club
Office
-
Retail and Rental Store
Shopping Centre and Mini-Mall
Restaurant, , Licensed Beverage Room
Drive-In Restaurant
Hotel, Motel
Building Supplies, Lumber Yard, Home
Improvement Centre
Car Washing Establishments
Industrial and Manufacturing Plants
Warehousing and Storage
Tourist Campground
Other
1 per 4 seats provided for patrons
1 where the number of personal care home
residents exceeds 5
1 per 20 seats provided for patrons
1 per employee plus 1 per 5 children
1 per every 4 seats for patrons
4 per sheet of ice
1 per billiard table
1 per 4 seats provided for patrons
2 per alley
1 per every 4 seats provided for patrons
1 for every 37 square metres (398.28 sq. ft.) of
floor area
1 for every 40 square metres (430.57 sq.ft.) of
floor area
1 for every 30 square metres (322.93 sq.ft.) of
floor area
1 per every 5 square metres (53.82 sq.ft.) of floor
area
Minimum of 5 vehicle queuing spaces per order
board/window provided in the drive through aisle
plus use requirement
1 per guest room or unit
1 for every 50 square metres (538.21 sq.ft.) of
floor area
2 vehicle queuing spaces per wash bay
1 for every 55 square metres (592 sq. ft.) of floor
area or one for each employee which ever is
greater
1 for every 90 square metres (968.78 sq. ft.) of
floor area
1 for every 30 square metres (322.93 sq. ft.) of
floor area or as required by the Development
Officer
1 for every 30 square metres (322.93 sq. ft) of
floor area)
(2) Required off-street parking spaces in any Commercial or Industrial District may be
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located on a separate lot that is within a convenient walking distance to a maximum
of 150 metres (492.13 ft.) of the principal building or use, provided such spaces are
located within a Commercial or Industrial District. Signage at both the development
location and the alternate parking location to direct traffic shall be required.
(3) In Residential Districts, off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the lot on
which the principal use to which the parking pertains is located.
(4) Where the necessary off-street parking space is provided on a lot that is separate
from the principal use, there shall be recorded in the office of the Development
Officer a register able agreement between the municipality and the owner of the lot
on which the parking is to be located. The agreement shall be binding on the said
owner and his heirs and successors restricting the use of the said lot for the
purposes of off-street parking so long as the main use or building for which the
parking is provided exists; and a caveat based on the agreement shall be registered
against the said lot in the appropriate Land Titles Office by the municipality.
(5) At least 10% of the required number of parking spaces for the first 50 required
parking stalls and one additional stall per every additional 50 stalls is required for
accessible parking spaces per site (e.g. 124 parking stalls would require 7 accessible
stalls).
(6) Unless approved by the Development Officer, parking spaces for multi-dwelling
developments should not be located in the front yard.
(7) The Development Officer may require that the parking spaces for any use, other than
for a dwelling with four (4) or fewer dwelling units, be provided in a parking lot which
has limited access to a street.
(8) Where an at grade parking facility includes twenty (20) or more parking spaces, the
parking spaces shall be arranged within smaller cells and defined by landscaping.
(9) All parking lots associated with multi-unit dwelling, commercial, community service
uses should include provisions for adequate bicycle parking.
(10) All accessible parking stalls must use the standard accessible parking symbol
shown In Figure A-3.8.3.9.(1)-A in the National Building Code of Canada 2015
Volume 1 Division B, with the words "accessible parking".
7.3
Parking Space and Maneuvering Aisle Dimensions
(1) All off-street parking spaces in a parking facility shall be a minimum of 2.5 metres
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(8.2 ft.) in width by 5.5 metres (18.04 ft.) in depth and shall have convenient access
to a public street or drive aisle.
(2) All off-street parking spaces adjacent to a lane shall be a minimum of 2.5 metres
(8.2 ft.) in width by 6.7 metres (21.98 ft.) in depth.
(3) All accessible parking spaces shall be a minimum of 4.0 metres (13.12 ft.) in width
by 5.5 metres (18.04 ft.) in depth and shall be located closest to the entrance of the
building for which they are intended.
(4) Maneuvering aisles and driveways serving two-way traffic movements shall be at
least 7.0 metres (22.97 ft.) wide.
(5) One-way maneuvering aisles and driveways shall be at least 3.6 metres (11.81 ft.)
wide.
(6) A maneuvering aisle or driveway serving as a fire lane shall be at least 6.0 metres
(19.69 ft.) wide.
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7.4
Payment of Cash-In-Lieu of Required Off-Street Parking
(1) Pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 the Development Officer may
exempt any person who is required to provide off-street parking in a Commercial
District from the requirement of providing the off-street parking facilities, where, in
lieu thereof, he pays or agrees to pay the municipality the sum of money calculated
by multiplying the number of off-street parking spaces that would otherwise be
required by $3,000.00 per parking space.
(2) The payment of cash-in-lieu of providing off-street parking shall satisfy the off-street
parking requirement for the existence of the building on the lot except where the
intensity of the use is increased or where the use is changed requiring additional off-
street parking. Money paid as cash-in-lieu of off-street parking will not be refunded
where the intensity is decreased or the use is changed requiring less off-street
parking spaces or cash paid in lieu.
(3) A person who pays, or agrees in writing to pay the required sum in lieu of providing
off-street parking facilities and the buildings or structures in respect of which such
payment is to be made, shall be treated as having met the off-street parking
regulations.
(4) All such sums of monies shall be paid to the municipality prior to the issuance of a
development and/or building permit.
7.5
Off-Street Loading
(1) In any Industrial or Commercial District where the use of a building or lot involves the
receipt, distribution or dispatch by vehicles of materials, goods or merchandise,
adequate space for such vehicles to stand for loading or unloading shall be provided
at one loading space per loading door or as otherwise required by the Development
Officer.
(2) All off-street loading spaces shall be located on the lot and be of a sufficient size so
that materials and commodities can be easily loaded or unloaded without creating
interference to vehicular traffic on a public roadway.
(3) Off-street loading spaces shall be located on-site as to minimize conflict with
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residential land uses.
(4) Unless a larger dimension is required having regard to the type of vehicles loading
and unloading without projecting into a public roadway, minimum loading space
dimensions shall be:
(a)
width: 3.7 m
(b)
length: 9.0 m
(c)
overhead clearance: 4.3 m
(5) The loading space shall be hard surfaced if the access is from a street or lane which
is hard surfaced.
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8.
ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
8.1
Classification of Zoning Districts
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the City of Warman is divided into the following Zoning
Districts, the boundaries of which are shown on the "Zoning District Map." Such districts
may be referred to by the appropriate symbol.
Districts
Symbols
Residential-Single Detached
R1
Residential-Mixed
R2
Residential - Traditional
R2-T
Residential-Multiple Unit
R3
Residential-Manufactured Homes
R4
Community Service
CS
Central Business Commercial
C1
Shopping Centre Commercial
C2
Commercial Industrial
C3M
Industrial-Light
M1
Industrial-Heavy
M2
Industrial-Unserviced
M3
Urban Holding
UH
Direct Control
DC
Direct Control Industrial
DC-M
8.2
The Zoning District Map
The Zoning District Map attached and annexed hereto as Schedule "A" to Bylaw No.
2018-06 is hereby declared to be an integral part of this bylaw.
8.3
Boundaries of Zoning Districts
The boundaries of such districts referred to together with an 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, or such lines extended and the boundaries of the municipality. In
unsubdivided land, the boundaries of the districts shall be determined by the use of the
scale shown on the map.
8.4
Zoning District Schedules
The uses or forms of development allowed within a Zoning District, along with
regulations or standards which apply are contained in the Zoning District Schedules in
Section 9.
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9.
ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES
9.1
R1 - Residential District - The purpose of this district is to provide an area for
residential development comprised of primarily single-detached dwellings
along with compatible community service and public work uses.
9.1.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R1 - Residential District:
(1)
Parks and playgrounds
(2)
Public utilities (excluding offices, warehouses, sewage lagoon, landfill and storage
yards)
(3)
Single detached dwellings
(4) Traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
9.1.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R1 - Residential District:
(1)
Bed and breakfast subject to the requirements of Section 5.2
(2)
Family child care homes
(3)
Non-traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(4)
Off-Leash Dog Park
(5)
Outdoor recreational facilities
(6)
Personal care homes
(7)
Educational Institution
9.1.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.1.4
Regulations
See R1 regulations table below.
9.1.5
Development Standards for Personal Care Homes
Section 5.5 shall apply to personal care homes located in a single detached dwelling.
9.1.6
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the R1 - Residential District.
9.1.7
Storage
Subsection 4.2.6 regulations shall apply in the R1 - Residential District.
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1 With a mean width of 15 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
2 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
3 Where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the attached garage side setback shall be 3 metres.
4 With a mean width of 15 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
5 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
R1 Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Single
Detached
Dwelling
464 square
metres
15 metres
11 metres1
6 metres
7.5 metres2
1.2 metres3
n/a
105 square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
All Other
Uses (except
public
utilities)
464 square
metres
15 metres
11 metres4
6 metres
7.5 metres5
3 metres
40%
n/a
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
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R2 - Residential District - The purpose of this district is to provide an area for a broader
range of densities of residential development along with the opportunity for smaller
residential lots and compatible community service and public works uses.
9.1.8
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R2 - Residential District:
(1) Parks and playgrounds
(2) Public utilities (excluding offices, warehouses, sewage lagoon, landfill and storage
yards)
(3) Single detached dwellings
(4) Traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(5) Secondary suites subject to the requirements of Section 4.2.3
9.1.9
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R2 - Residential District:
(1) Bed and breakfast subject to the requirements of Section 5.2.
(2) Communication structures
(3) Convenience stores
(4) Day care centres
(5) Duplex dwellings
(6) Family child care homes
(7) Group care facilities
(8) Modular homes
(9) Multiple unit - townhouse
(10) Non-traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(11) Off-Leash Dog Park
(12) Outdoor recreational facilities
(13) Parking Facilities
(14) Personal care homes
(15) Places of worship
(16) Re-located single detached dwellings
(17) Rooming houses
(18) Semi-detached dwellings
(19) Multiple Unit Dwellings - Apartments containing three to six dwelling units
(20) Educational Institution
9.1.10
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.1.11
Regulations
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See R2 regulations table below.
9.1.12
Development Standards for Personal Care Homes
Section 5.5 shall apply to personal care homes located in a single detached dwelling.
9.1.13
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the R2 - Residential District.
9.1.14
Storage
Subsection 4.2.6 requirements shall apply in the R2 - Residential District.
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R2 Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard
Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area Minimum
Building Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Single
Detached
Dwellings
372 square
metres
12 metres
9 metres6
6 metres
6 metres7
1.2
metres8
40%
93 square metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Semi-
Detached
Dwellings
278 square
metres
7.5 metres
5.5 metres
per unit910
6 metres
6 metres11
1.2
metres12
50%
75 square metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Multiple Units -
Townhouse
192 square
metres
6m per unit
6 metres13
6 metres
1.2
metres14
60%
Max
building
density -
16 units
per acre
75 square metres per
unit
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Duplexes/
Rooming
Houses
464 square
metres
15 metres
11 metres15
6 metres
6 metres16
1.2
metres
50%
75 square metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
6 With a mean width of 12 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
7 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
8 Where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the attached garage side setback shall be 3 metres.
9 For which the rear lot line exceeds the front line by more than 25%, 5.5 metres per unit subject to a minimum lot width of 7.5 metres per unit at a setback of 6 metres from the front lot line.
10 Other non-rectangular lots: 7.5
11 For a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
12 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
13 Or 3 metres where the City does not allow for a front driveway.
14 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
15 With a mean width of 15 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
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R2 Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard
Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area Minimum
Building Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Places of
Worship and
Day Care
Centres
464 square
metres
15 metres
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
90 square metres
10.5 metres (2.5
storeys)
All Other Uses
(except public
utilities)
n/a
n/a
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
n/a
10.5 metres (2.5
storeys)
16 For a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
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R2 Residential District - Regulations Continued
Use
Minimum Lot
Area, Frontage,
and Depth
Yard
Minimums
Distance
Between
Structures
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Heights
Maximum
Building
Density
Maximum
Landscaping Requirements
Multiple
Unit
Dwellings
- Three to
six
dwelling
units
Lot Area: 550
Sq Metres
Lot Frontage:
15m
Depth: 30m
Front Yard:
6.0 metres
Rear Yard:
6.0 metres
Side Yard:
1.5 Metres17
n/a
50%
46 square
metres per
dwelling
unit18
2 Storeys
N/A
- A landscaping plan shall be submitted for
all multiple unit dwellings indicating all
physical features including existing and
proposed grades, planning and construction
materials.
- A landscaping plan for an amenity area
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
17 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
18 Except for one bedroom units, in which case the minimum shall be 28 square metres per dwelling unit.
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9.2
R2-T - Residential District - The purpose of this district is to provide an area for
housing on narrower lots than conventional housing with a traditional
neighbourhood design objective.
9.2.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R2-T - Residential District:
(1) Parks and playgrounds
(2) Public utilities (excluding offices, warehouses, sewage lagoon, landfill and storage
yards)
(3) Single detached dwellings
(4) Traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(5) Secondary suites subject to the requirements of Section 4.2.3
9.2.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R2-T - Residential District:
(1) Day care centres
(2) Family child care homes
(3) Non-traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(4) Off-Leash Dog Park
(5) Outdoor recreational facilities
(6) Places of worship
(7) Semi-detached dwellings
(8) Street-front multiple unit - Townhouse
(9) Secondary suites subject to the requirements of Section 4.2.3
(10) Educational Institution
9.2.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.2.4
Regulations
See R2-T regulations table below.
9.2.5
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the R2-T - Residential District.
9.2.6
Storage
Subsection 4.2.6 requirements shall apply in the R2-T - Residential District
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R2-T Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Single
Detached
Dwellings
362 square
metres
10.363 metres 9 metres19
6 metres 20
6 metres21
1.2 metres22
50%
88.26
square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Semi-
Detached
Dwellings
278 square
metres
7.5 metres
5.5 metres
per unit2324
6 metres25
6 metres26
1.2 metres27
50%
75 square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Multiple Units -
Townhouse
192 square
metres
6m per unit
6 metres28
6 metres
1.2 metres29
60%
Max building
density - 16
units per
acre
75 square
metres per
unit
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
19 With a mean width of 12 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
20 Or 3 metres where the City does not allow for a front driveway.
21 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
22 Except that where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum setback for the attached garage shall be 3 metres.
23 For which the rear lot line exceeds the front line by more than 25%, 5.5 metres per unit subject to a minimum lot width of 7.5 metres per unit at a setback of 6 metres from the front lot line.
24 Other non-rectangular lots: 7.5 metres.
25 Or 3 metres where the City does not allow for a front driveway.
26 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
27 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
28 Or 3 metres where the City does not allow for a front driveway.
29 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
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R2-T Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Places of
Worship and
Day Care
Centres
464 square
metres
15 metres
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
90 square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
All Other Uses
(except public
utilities)
n/a
n/a
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
n/a
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
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9.3
R3 - Residential District - The purpose of this district is to provide an area for
higher density residential development of multiple housing types including
semi-detached dwellings, duplex dwellings and multiple unit dwellings
including townhouses and low-rise apartment style developments.
9.3.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R3 - Residential District:
(1) Duplex dwellings
(2) Multiple unit dwellings - Townhouse
(3) Parks and playgrounds
(4) Public utilities (excluding offices, warehouses, sewage lagoon, landfill and storage
yards)
(5) Rooming houses
(6) Semi-detached dwellings
(7) Traditional Home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(8) Multiple Unit Dwellings - Apartments containing three to six dwelling units
(9) Secondary Suites
9.3.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R3 - Residential District:
(1) Communication structures
(2) Convenience stores
(3) Day care centres
(4) Dwelling unit groups
(5) Family child care homes
(6) Group care facilities
(7) Multiple Unit Dwellings - Apartments containing seven or more dwelling units
(8) Non-traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(9) Off-Leash Dog Park
(10) Outdoor recreational facilities
(11) Parking Facilities
(12) Places of worship
(13) Special care homes
(14) Educational Institution
(15) Secondary Suites
9.3.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.3.4
Regulations
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See R3 regulations table below
9.3.5
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the R3 - Residential District.
9.3.6
Storage
Subsection 4.2.6 requirements shall apply in the R3 - Residential District.
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R3 Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Semi-Detached
Dwellings
278 square
metres
7.5 metres
5.5
metres3031
3 metres
6 metres32
1.2 metres3334
50% per
dwelling unit
75 square
metres per
dwelling unit
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Duplex
Dwellings and
Rooming
Houses
464 square
metres
15 metres
11 metres35
3 metres
6 metres36
1.2 metres
50%
75 square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Multiple Units -
Townhouse
192 square
metres
6m per unit
3 metres
6 metres
1.2 metres37
60% per
dwelling unit
75 square
metres per
unit
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
Places of
Worship and
Day Care
Centres
464 square
metres
15 metres
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
90 square
metres
10.5 metres
(2.5 storeys)
30 For which the rear lot line exceeds the front lot line by more than 25%, 5.5 metres per unit subject to a minimum lot width of 7.5 metres per unit at a setback of 6 metres from the front lot line.
31 Other non-rectangular lots: 7.5 metres.
32 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
33
34 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
35 With a mean width of 15 metres over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line.
36 Except that for a corner lot, where access to an attached garage is obtained from a flankage street, the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres.
37 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
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R3 Residential District - Regulations Continued
Use
Minimum Lot
Area, Frontage,
and Depth
Yard
Minimums
Distance
Between
Structures
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Heights
Maximum
Building
Density
Maximum
Landscaping Requirements
All Other
Uses
(except
public
utilities)
n/a
n/a
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
3 metres
n/a
n/a
10.5 metres (2.5 storeys)
Dwelling
Unit
Groups
Lot area: 900
Square Metres
Lot Frontage:
30 metres
Lot Depth: 30
Metres
Front Yard:
6.0 metres
Rear Yard:
6.0 metres
Side Yard:
3.0
Metres3839
3.0metres40
60%
43 square
metres per
dwelling
unit41
Townhouse:
10.5m (2.5
storeys)
Apartments:
21 metres (5
storeys)
Townhouse:
32 units per
acre
Apartments:
N/A
- A landscaping plan shall be submitted for
all multiple unit dwellings indicating all
physical features including existing and
proposed grades, planning and construction
materials.
- A landscaping plan for an amenity area
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
Multiple
Unit
Dwellings
- Three to
six
dwelling
units
Lot Area: 550
Sq Metres
Lot Frontage:
15m
Depth: 30m
Front Yard:
6.0 metres
Rear Yard:
6.0 metres
Side Yard:
1.5 Metres42
n/a
50%
46 square
metres per
dwelling
unit43
2 Storeys
N/A
- A landscaping plan shall be submitted for
all multiple unit dwellings indicating all
physical features including existing and
proposed grades, planning and construction
materials.
- A landscaping plan for an amenity area
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
38 Except where the side yard of the lot abuts any street, in which case a side yard of at least 6.0 metres shall be provided.
39 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
40 Or half the average wall height, whichever is greater.
41 Except for one bedroom units, in which case the minimum shall be 28 square metres per dwelling unit.
42 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
43 Except for one bedroom units, in which case the minimum shall be 28 square metres per dwelling unit.
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R3 Residential District - Regulations Continued
Use
Minimum Lot
Area, Frontage,
and Depth
Yard
Minimums
Distance
Between
Structures
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Heights
Maximum
Building
Density
Maximum
Landscaping Requirements
Multiple
Unit
Dwellings
- seven or
more
dwelling
units
Lot Area: 630
Sq Metres
Lot Frontage:
21 metres
Depth: 30m
Front Yard:
6.0 metres
Rear Yard:
6.0 metres
Side Yard:
3.0 Metres44
n/a
50%
46 square
metres per
dwelling
unit45
5 Storeys
N/A
- A landscaping plan shall be submitted for
all multiple unit dwellings indicating all
physical features including existing and
proposed grades, planning and construction
materials.
- A landscaping plan for an amenity area
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
44 No side yard is required where a common wall divides two dwelling units.
45 Except for one bedroom units, in which case the minimum shall be 28 square metres per dwelling unit.
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9.4
R4 - Residential District - The purpose of this district is to provide an area for
manufactured housing in subdivisions and parks or courts.
9.4.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R4 - Residential District:
(1) Manufactured home parks
(2) Manufactured homes
(3) Parks and playgrounds
(4) Public utilities (excluding sewage lagoons and landfills; offices, warehouses and
storage yards)
(5) Traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
9.4.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R4 - Residential District:
(1) Common social facility in a manufactured home park.
(2) Convenience stores accessory to a manufactured home park.
(3) Non-traditional home occupations subject to the requirements of Section 5.3.
(4) Off-Leash Dog Park
(5) Outdoor recreational facilities
(6) Educational Institution
9.4.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.4.4
Regulations
(1) Manufactured home requirements
a) Manufactured homes shall have a foundation capable of supporting the
maximum anticipated load of the manufactured home during all seasons;
b) All manufactured homes shall have a minimum width of 4.2 metres (13.78 ft.);
c) Manufactured homes constructed more than ten (10) years prior to the date of
the development permit application shall not be permitted;
d) The undercarriage of each manufactured home shall be screened from view by
the foundation or skirting within thirty (30) days of the placement of the
manufactured home and hitches shall be removed or screened from view;
e) All accessory structures including decks, porches, steps, patios, additions,
skirting and storage facilities shall be factory prefabricated units or of an
equivalent quality so that the design and construction will complement the home.
f) Additions to a manufactured home shall have a foundation similar to the
manufactured home.
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(2) Manufactured homes on subdivided lots
See R4 graph below.
(3) Manufactured home park requirements
Development permit application requirements:
Prior to granting approval for a new manufactured home park or the expansion
of an existing manufactured home park, the developer shall provide
comprehensive information with regards to the following:
-
the installation, operation, and maintenance of:
-
storm sewer, surface drainage and sanitary sewer
-
water
-
electricity and gas
-
roadways, sidewalks, walkways, curbs
-
snow removal
-
garbage collection
-
fire protection
-
parks, playgrounds and buffer areas
-
street lighting
-
architectural controls
-
landscaping and screening
-
other matters as deemed necessary by the
development officer
A site plan shall be submitted and to the satisfaction of the development officer
for each manufactured home park. The site plan shall divide the manufactured
home park into residential plots and shall show the location and boundaries of
each plot.
A development permit shall be obtained before each manufactured home is
placed in a manufactured home park.
Site area - minimum
-
0.8 hectares (2 acres)
Site area - maximum
-
12 hectares (30 acres)
Density - maximum
-
20 units per hectare
Park coverage - maximum -
40% for manufactured homes and additions
-
15% for accessory buildings
Park roadways
-
all roads in a manufactured home park shall be
paved and constructed in accordance with City
specifications and standards
-
internal pedestrian walkways shall have a minimum
width of 1 metre (3.28 ft.) and be surfaced to the
satisfaction of the City of Warman
-
each manufactured home shall abut a park
roadway and have an access to the park roadway
of a minimum of 4.3 metres (14.12 ft.)
Parking
-
no on-street parking shall be permitted
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-
a minimum of one vehicle parking space shall be
provided for each manufactured home
-
a minimum of one parking space shall be provided
for additional tenant parking requirements for every
two manufactured homes
-
visitor parking shall be a minimum of one off-street
parking space for every three manufactured homes.
Visitor parking shall be dispersed throughout the
park and clearly identified
Open space requirements
-
a 6 metre (19.69 ft.) buffer shall be provided around
the boundary of the park. This buffer shall be
landscaped and fenced.
-
a minimum of 10% of the total area of a
manufactured home park shall be set aside for an
amenity area and/ or recreational use
-
All areas of a manufactured home park not
developed or occupied by community roads,
walkways, driveways, buildings or other facilities
shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer
-
each manufactured home, attached structure and
accessory building shall be located entirely within
the boundaries of its plot
Lighting
-
street lighting within the manufactured home park
shall meet the requirements of the applicable
National, Provincial and municipal standards
Permitted signs
-
one park identification sign at each park entrance
with a maximum sign area of 2.9 square metres
(31.21 sq. ft.) and a maximum height of 2 metres
(6.56 ft.)
-
directional signs within the park
Storage
-
a screened storage compound shall be provided for
campers, travel trailers, boats, etc. at a location and
in a manner satisfactory to the development officer
-
no outside storage shall be permitted within the
required open space areas or required buffer areas
Future subdivision
-
the development officer should give consideration
to the sizing of lots and internal roadways in order
that the future subdivision of the manufactured
home park may be possible
(4) Additional manufactured home requirements in manufactured home parks
See R4 regulations table below.
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46 For a manufactured home single wide otherwise 464 square metres.
47 For a manufactured home single wide otherwise 15 metres.
48 Over the first 30 metres measured from the front lot line for a manufactured home single wide, otherwise 11 metres with a mean width of 15 metres measured from the front lot line.
49 Or 2.0 metres where the principal entrance for the manufactured home is from the side yard.
50 Manufactured homes, including any attached structures and accessory buildings shall be located in accordance with the approved plot plan according to the requirements listed under 9.4.4.
R4 Residential District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Minimum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Rectangular
Lots
Non-
Rectangular
Lots
Manufactured
Homes on
Subdivided
Lots
370 square
metres46
12 metres47
Mean width
of 12
metres
4.5 metres
4.5 metres
1.5
metres4849
40%
75 square
metres per
dwelling unit
6.5 metres
for
manufactures
homes
Manufactures
Homes in
Manufactured
Home Parks50
n/a
9.5 metres
3 metres
from the
park
roadway
6 metres
and may
include the
buffer area
2.29 metres
n/a
75 square
metres
6.5 metres
for
manufactured
homes
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9.5
CS - Community Service District - The purpose of this district is to provide for and
regulate development of institutional, recreational and other community
service uses.
9.5.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the CS - Community Service District:
(1)
Assembly halls
(2)
Cemeteries
(3)
Clubs
(4)
Community centres
(5)
Cultural institutions
(6)
Day care centres
(7)
Dog park
(8)
Educational institutions
(9)
Golf courses
(10) Governmental offices
(11) Group care facilities
(12) Hospitals
(13) Indoor recreational facilities
(14) Medical, offices and clinics
(15) Special care homes
(16) Off-Leash Dog Park
(17) Outdoor recreation facilities
(18) Parks and playgrounds
(19) Personal care home
(20) Places of worship
(21) Protective and emergency services
(22) Public utilities (excluding sewage lagoons and landfills; offices, warehouses, shops
and storage yards)
(23) Tourist campgrounds and tourist information centres
9.5.2
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.5.3
Regulations
See CS regulations table below.
9.5.4
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the CS - Community Service District.
9.5.5
Storage
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Section 4.2.6 requirements shall apply in the CS - Community Service District.
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CS Community Service District - Regulations
Use
Lot Area
Minimum
Lot Frontage
Minimum
Yard Front
Minimum
Yard Rear
Minimum
Yard Side
Minimum
Lot
Coverage
Minimum
Floor Area
Minimum
Building
Height
Maximum
Places of
Worship and
Day Care
Centres
464 square
metres
15 metres
7.5 metres or 25%
of the lot depth,
whichever is
greater
7.5 metres or 25%
of the lot depth,
whichever is
greater
3 metres or half
the building
height,
whichever is
greater
n/a
n/a
n/a
All Other Uses
(except public
utilities)
n/a
n/a
3 metres
3 metres
3 metres
n/a
n/a
n/a
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9.6
C1 - Central Business Commercial District - The purpose of this district is to
provide a concentrated area for retail commercial uses, offices, financial
institutions, personal services, as well as appropriate cultural and
recreational facilities. The uses allowed in this district will generally require
smaller sites as compared with general commercial uses.
9.6.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C1 - Central Business District:
(1)
Art, craft and photography studios
(2)
Assembly halls
(3)
Bakeries
(4)
Banks
(5)
Commercial entertainment establishments
(6)
Community centres
(7)
Convenience stores
(8)
Cultural institutions
(9)
Government offices
(10) Medical offices and clinics
(11) Offices
(12) Parks and playgrounds
(13) Personal service establishments such as barbers, hairdressers, receiving stations
for dry cleaning and laundry establishments, self-service laundries, shoe repair and
similar types of uses
(14) Pet care services
(15) Public utilities excluding shops, warehouses and storage yards
(16) Restaurants and other places for the sale and consumption of food and related
items
(17) Retail and rental stores
(18) Theatres
(19) Undertaking establishments
9.6.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C1 - Central Business District:
(1)
An accessory dwelling unit attached to or part of commercial buildings subject to
the dwelling unit:
(a) having a minimum floor area of 45 square meters (484.39 sq. ft.).
(2)
Automotive and recreational vehicles sales and rental
(3)
Bed and Breakfast establishments subject to the requirements of Section 5.2.
(4)
Brewery / distillery
(5)
Cannabis retail outlet
(6)
Car washing establishments
(7)
Clubs
(8)
Day care centres
(9)
Drive-in restaurants
(10) Farmer's markets
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(11) Gas bars
(12) Hotels
(13) Household repair services Licensed beverage rooms and other places for the sale
and consumption of beer, wine and other spirits with or without food
(14) Kennels
(15) Licensed beverage rooms and other places for the sale and consumption of beer,
wine, and other spirits
(16) Licensed restaurants
(17) Multiple unit dwellings - apartment style subject to the following additional
regulations:
Building height - minimum 2 storeys
Lot coverage
maximum 50%
Yard front - minimum
6 metres (19.68 ft.)
Yard rear - minimum
6 metres (19.68 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
3 metres (9.84 ft.)
Multiple unit dwellings above the ground floor of a commercial building
(18) Night Clubs
(19) Off-leash dog park
(20) Outdoor storage areas or yards
(21) Parking facility
(22) Places of worship
(23) Protective and emergency services
(24) Publishing, printing, recording & broadcasting establishments
(25) Service stations
(26) Shopping centres
(27) Veterinarian offices
(28) Educational Institution
9.6.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.6.4
Regulations
Lot area - minimum
- All uses
- 278 square metres (3,003.22 sq. ft.)
Lot frontage - minimum
- All uses
- 7.5 metres (24.61 ft.)
Yard front - minimum
- All uses
- no minimum, but if a front yard is provided it
must be a minimum of 3 m (9. 84 ft).
Yard side - minimum
- All uses
- no minimum, except where the side of a lot in
any C1-Central Business District abuts any
Residential District without an intervening street
or lane, a side yard of at least 3 metres (9.84 ft.)
shall be provided
Yard rear - minimum
- All uses
- 3 metres (9.84 ft.), except where the rear of a lot
in any C1-Commercial District abuts any
Residential District without an intervening street
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or lane, a rear yard of at least 6 metres (19.69
ft.) shall be provided
Building height - maximum
- 21 metres (5 storeys)
9.6.5
Additional Regulations
(1) New buildings should be compatible with the general streetscape with respect to
building height, massing, roof lines, architectural style and setbacks.
(2) Building elevations are encouraged to have articulation in form and materials.
Large blank wall surfaces along street frontages are discouraged and should
include changes in plane, colour, material and window pattern.
(3) The preferred exterior materials include:
(a) split stone masonry;
(b) natural (such as limestone, sandstone) or cultured (commercial grade) stone;
(c) brick;
(d) stucco; or
(e) glass construction.
Building cladding materials such as vinyl siding or corrugated metal siding are not
permitted.
(4) The building design must create a building with equally attractive sides; however the
primary emphasis will be placed on the most visible sides of the building. Building
materials and design elements used on the front wall face must be wrapped
around the building corners, to a minimum length of 3 meters (9.84 ft.) down the
adjoining side wall surfaces.
(5) Buildings on corner lots should be designed to acknowledge the streets on both
sides.
(6) All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access, including parking facilities,
access and egress points, drive aisles and storage areas shall be hard-surfaced
and drained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
9.6.6
Landscaping and Screening
(1) All unbuilt areas in front yards must be landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer. Shade trees, planter boxes, hanging baskets, benches,
protective overhangs and decorative paving should be provided where appropriate.
(2) Parking facilities should not be the dominant feature and preference will be given to
parking areas located either to the side or behind proposed buildings. Front, side
and rear yards abutting a parking facilities must include a landscaped buffer to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, any outdoor storage of goods or
materials shall not be permitted in the front yard of any property unless approved
by the Development Officer. This shall not limit the customary display of any
materials or goods intended and permitted to be sold on the lot.
(4) Section 4.3.4 requirements shall apply in the C1 - Central Business District.
9.6.7
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the C1 - Central Business District.
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9.7
C2- Shopping Centre Commercial District - The purpose of this zoning district
is to provide for the development of larger shopping centres with a diversity
of commercial uses.
9.7.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C2- Shopping Centre Commercial District
(1)
Art, craft and photography studio
(2)
Automotive and recreational vehicles sales and rental
(3)
Bakeries with retail sales
(4)
Banks and other financial institutions
(5)
Business support services
(6)
Car washing establishments
(7)
Commercial entertainment establishments
(8)
Community centres
(9)
Convenience stores
(10)
Cultural institutions
(11)
Drive-in restaurants
(12)
Gas bars
(13)
Government offices
(14)
Hotels
(15)
Household repair services
(16)
Kennels
(17)
Licensed beverage rooms and other places for the sale and consumption of beer,
wine, and other spirits
(18)
Medical offices and clinics
(19)
Offices and office buildings
(20)
Parks and playgrounds
(21)
Personal service establishments such as barbers, hairdressers, dry cleaning and
laundry establishments, self-service laundries, shoe repair, and similar types of
uses
(22)
Pet care services
(23)
Public utilities excluding shops, warehouses and storage yards
(24)
Publishing, printing, recording and broadcasting establishments
(25)
Restaurants and other places for the sale and consumption of food and related
items, licenced restaurants
(26)
Retail and rental stores
(27)
Service stations
(28)
Shopping centres
(29)
Theatres, assembly halls
(30)
Veterinarian offices
9.7.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C2- Shopping Centre Commercial District
(1)
An accessory dwelling unit attached to or part of the commercial building subject
to the dwelling unit:
(a) Having a minimum floor area of 45 square metres (484.39 sq. ft.)
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(2)
Agricultural machinery sales and service
(3)
Auto paint and body shop
(4)
Bed and breakfast establishments subject to the requirements of Section 5.2
(5)
Brewery / Distillery
(6)
Building supplies, lumber yards, home improvement centres
(7)
Bus terminals
(8)
Cannabis Retail Outlet
(9)
Cemeteries
(10)
Clubs
(11)
Commercial schools
(12)
Communication structures
(13)
Day care centres and pre-schools
(14)
Greenhouses and plant nurseries
(15)
Indoor recreational facilities
(16)
Indoor storage facility
(17)
Motels
(18)
Multiple unit dwellings - apartment style subject to the following additional
regulations:
Building height - minimum
2 storeys
Lot coverage
maximum 50%
Yard front - minimum
6 metres (19.68 ft.)
Yard rear - minimum
6 metres (19.68 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
3 metres (9.84 ft.)
Multiple unit dwellings above the ground floor of a commercial building
(19)
Night clubs
(20)
Off-Leash Dog Park
(21)
Outdoor recreational facilities
(22)
Parking lots, parking facilities
(23)
Parks and playgrounds
(24)
Places of worship
(25)
Secondary uses
(26)
Taxidermy establishments
(27)
Tourist campgrounds and tourist information centres
(28)
Transportation services
(29)
Undertaking establishment
(30)
Wholesale trade stores
(31)
Educational Institution
9.7.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.7.4
Regulations
Lot area - minimum
- All uses - 278 square metres (3,003.22 sq. ft.)
Lot frontage - minimum
- All uses - 15.24 metres (50 ft.)
Yard front - minimum
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- All uses - nil
Yard side - minimum
- All uses - nil
Yard rear - minimum
- All uses - 3.0 metres (9.84 ft.), except where the rear of a lot in any C2-
Commercial District abuts any Residential District without an intervening street or
lane, a rear yard of at least 6 metres (19.69ft.) shall be provided
Building height - maximum - 21 metres (5 storeys) or at the discretion of the
Development Officer
9.7.5
Additional Regulations
(1) New buildings should be compatible with the general streetscape with respect to
building height, massing, roof lines, architectural style and setbacks.
(2) Building elevations are encouraged to have articulation in form and materials.
Large blank wall surfaces along street frontages are discouraged and should
include changes in plane, colour, material and window pattern.
(3) The preferred exterior materials include:
(a) split stone masonry;
(b) natural (such as limestone, sandstone) or cultured (commercial grade) stone;
(c) brick;
(d) stucco; or
(e) glass construction.
Building cladding materials such as vinyl siding or corrugated metal siding are not
permitted.
(4) The building design must create a building with equally attractive sides; however the
primary emphasis will be placed on the most visible sides of the building. Building
materials and design elements used on the front wall face must be wrapped
around the building corners, to a minimum length of 3 meters (9.84 ft.) down the
adjoining side wall surfaces.
(5) Buildings on corner lots should be designed to acknowledge the streets on both
sides.
(6) All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access, including parking facilities,
access and egress points, drive aisles and storage areas shall be hard-surfaced
and drained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
9.7.6
Landscaping and Screening
(1)
All unbuilt areas in front yards must be landscaped to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
(2)
The Regulations governing landscaping in the C2 - Shopping Centre
Commercial District are found in section 4.3.4.
(3)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, any outdoor storage of goods
or materials shall not be permitted in the front yard of any property unless approved
by the Development Officer. This shall not limit the customary display of any
materials or goods intended and permitted to be sold on the lot.
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9.7.7
Signs
(1) Subsection 6 requirements shall apply in the C2 - Shopping Centre Commercial
District.
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9.8
C3M - Commercial Industrial District - The purpose of this district is to allow for
the development of commercial and light industrial developments that
require a variety of site sizes, specializing in uses not conflicting with other
areas of the City. These businesses or light industrial activities will not
create land use conflicts or nuisance conditions during the normal course
of their operations. To provide flexibility, some residential uses may be
allowed as a discretionary use.
9.8.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C3M - Commercial Industrial District:
(1)
Automobile and recreational vehicle sale
(2)
Banks and financial institutions
(3)
Car washes
(4)
Equipment Rentals
(5)
Hotels
(6)
Household repair services
(7)
Industrial complexes
(8)
Kennels
(9)
Medical offices and clinics
(10)
Personal services trades and health clubs
(11)
Pet care services
(12)
Publishing, printing, recording & broadcasting
(13)
Research laboratories
(14)
Restaurants and lounges
(15)
Retail sales under 5,000 square feet in floor area
(16)
Service stations
(17)
Veterinary clinics
(18)
Wholesale vending of goods or products manufactured on site
9.8.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C3M - Commercial Industrial District:
(1)
An accessory dwelling unit attached to or part of commercial buildings subject to
the dwelling unit having a minimum floor area of 45 square metres (484.39 sq.
ft.)
(2)
Auction Sale Establishments
(3)
Building supplies, lumber yards, home improvement centres
(4)
Cannabis Retail Outlet
(5)
Cannabis Wholesale Outlet
(6)
Clubs
(7)
Communication structures
(8)
Educational Institutions
(9)
Greenhouses and plant nurseries
(10)
Indoor recreation services
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(11)
Licensed beverage rooms and other places for the sale and consumption of beer,
wine, and other spirits
(12)
Manufacturing, processing, and packing plants that do not create excessive
glare, noise, odor, etc. at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(13)
Multiple unit dwellings - apartment style subject to the following additional
regulations:
o
Lot Coverage - Maximum 50%
o
Yard front - minimum - 6 metres (19.68 ft.)
o
Yard rear - minimum - 6 metres (19.68 ft.)
o
Yard side - minimum - 3 metres (9.84 ft.)
o
Building Height - minimum 2 storeys
(14)
Multiple unit dwellings above the ground floor of a commercial building
(15)
Off-Leash Dog Park
(16)
Offices and office buildings
(17)
Outdoor storage areas or yards
(18)
Retail sales over 5,000 square feet in floor area
(19)
Taxidermy establishments
(20)
Trades (plumbing, welding, etc.).
(21)
Warehouses, shipping and express facilities
(22)
Indoor storage facility
(23)
Educational Institution
9.8.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.8.4
Regulations
Lot area - minimum
Hotels - 929 square metres (10,000 sq. ft.)
All other uses - 278 square metres (3,003.22 sq. ft.)
Lot area - maximum
N/A
Lot frontage - minimum
Hotels - 30 metres (98.43 ft.)
All other uses - 7.5 metres
Yard front - minimum
All uses - 4.5m (15 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
All uses - 3m (9.84 ft.)
Yard rear - minimum
All uses - 1.2 metres (3.93 ft.) with a rear lane, otherwise 4 metres (13.12 ft.), or
1.2 metres (3.93 ft.) at the discretion of a Development Officer.
Building height - maximum - 21 metres (5 storeys)
9.8.5
Additional Regulations
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(1) New buildings should be compatible with the general streetscape with respect to
building height, massing, roof lines, architectural style and setbacks.
(2) Building elevations are encouraged to have articulation in form and materials.
Large blank wall surfaces along street frontages are discouraged and should
include changes in plane, colour, material and window pattern.
(3) The preferred exterior materials include:
(a) split stone masonry;
(b) natural (such as limestone, sandstone) or cultured (commercial grade) stone;
(c) brick;
(d) stucco; or
(e) glass construction.
Building cladding materials such as vinyl siding or corrugated metal siding are not
permitted.
(4) The building design must create a building with equally attractive sides; however the
primary emphasis will be placed on the most visible sides of the building. Building
materials and design elements used on the front wall face must be wrapped
around the building corners, to a minimum length of 3 meters (9.84 ft.) down the
adjoining side wall surfaces.
(5) Buildings on corner lots should be designed to acknowledge the streets on both
sides.
(6) All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access, including parking facilities,
access and egress points, drive aisles and storage areas shall be hard-surfaced
and drained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
9.8.6
Landscaping and Screening
(1)
All unbuilt areas in front yards must be landscaped to the satisfaction of the
development officer.
(2)
The Regulations governing landscaping in the C3M -Commercial Industrial
District are found in section 4.3.4.
(3)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, any outdoor storage of goods
or materials shall not be permitted in the front yard of any property unless approved
by the Development Officer. This shall not limit the customary display of any
materials or goods intended and permitted to be sold on the lot.
9.8.7
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the C3M - Commercial Industrial District
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9.9
M1 - Light Industrial District - The purpose of this district is to accommodate
industrial uses that will not create unacceptable levels of conflict in terms
of emission of noise, glare, dust or odour, which would be disruptive to the
surrounding land uses.
9.9.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the M1 - Industrial District:
(1)
Agricultural machinery sales and service
(2)
Automotive and recreational vehicle sales and rental
(3)
Auto paint and body shop
(4)
Bakeries
(5)
Brewery / distillery
(6)
Building supplies, lumber yards, home improvement centres
(7)
Bus terminals
(8)
Car washing establishments
(9)
Commercial school
(10) Contractors and trades
(11) Equipment and tool rental establishments
(12) Gas bars
(13) Greenhouse and plant nurseries
(14) Household repair services
(15) Indoor storage facility
(16) Kennels
(17) Laundromat
(18) Personal service establishment
(19) Pet care services
(20) Public utilities
(21) Publishing, printing, recording & broadcasting establishment
(22) Railway and ancillary functions
(23) Service stations
(24) Transportation services
(25) Truck terminals and yards
(26) Veterinary clinics
(27) Warehouses
(28) Wholesale trade stores
(29) Medical Offices and Clinics
(30) Offices
9.9.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses or forms of development in the M1 - Industrial
District:
(1) Auto paint and body shops
(2) Bulk petroleum sales and storage
(3) Cannabis wholesale outlet
(4) Cannabis wholesale warehouse
(5) Commercial entertainment establishments
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(6) Custodial quarters
(7) Custom meat cutting and packaging establishments (no slaughtering on site)
(8) Indoor recreational facilities
(9) Licensed beverage rooms and other places for the sale and consumption of beer,
wine, and other spirits
(10) Manufacturing, processing and packing plants
(11) Night clubs
(12) Off-leash dog park
(13) Outdoor storage areas and yards
(14) Places of worship
(15) Restaurants and other places for the sale and consumption of food and related
items
(16) Retail sales under 5,000 square feet in floor area
(17) Taxidermy establishments
(18) Educational Institution
9.9.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.9.4
Regulations
(1)
Lot Requirements
Lot area - minimum
Service stations
-
929 square metres (10,000 sq. ft.)
All other uses
-
557 square metres (5,995.69 sq. ft.)
Lot frontage - minimum
Service stations a
-
30 metres (98.43 ft.)
All other uses
-
20 metres (65.62 ft.)
Yard front - minimum
-
6 metres (19.69 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
-
3 metres (9.84 ft.) on each side and one (1)
unobstructed 6 metres (19.69 ft.) where no
rear lane is provided if deemed necessary
by the development officer.
Yard rear - minimum
-
1.2 metres (3.93 ft.) with a rear lane
otherwise 4 metres (13.12 ft), or 1.2 metres
(3.93 ft.) at the discretion of a Development
Officer.
9.9.5
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the M1 - Industrial District.
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9.9.6
Performance Standards
(1) All uses in the M-1 Industrial District shall carry out their operations such that no
nuisance factor is created or transmitted beyond the walls of the building housing
the industrial operation. In general, nuisance factors shall include objectionable or
dangerous conditions caused by: noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor, toxic or
noxious matter, radiation, flammable or explosive materials, heat, humidity or glare.
(2) The operation of all uses shall comply with the environmental and public health
performance standards of the Government of Saskatchewan.
9.9.7
M1 - Additional Regulations
(1) In the case of a condominium, a maximum of 40% of the units can be categorized
as retail sales under 5,000 square feet in floor area.
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9.10
M2 - Heavy Industrial District - The purpose of this district is to accommodate
industrial uses that may produce conflict in terms of emission of noise,
glare, dust or odour, which would be disruptive to residential land uses.
These uses would normally be located at a greater proximity from
residential areas to reduce any potential conflict. Light industrial uses are
also accommodated in this district.
9.10.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the M2 - Industrial District:
(1)
All M1 - Industrial District permitted uses in Section 9.9.1
(2)
Asphalt, aggregate and concrete plant
(3)
Auto paint and body shop
(4)
Fertilizer sales and storage
(5)
Grain elevators
(6)
Outdoor storage areas and yards
(7)
Public utilities
(8)
Truck terminals and yards
9.10.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses or forms of development in the M2 - Industrial
District:
(1) Abattoirs
(2) All M1 - Industrial District discretionary uses in Section 9.9.2
(3) Cannabis Wholesale Outlet
(4) Commercial entertainment establishments
(5) Manufacturing, processing, and packing plants
(6) Off-Leash Dog Park
(7) Salvage, wrecking or disassembly operations
(8) Sandblasting
(9) Shipping container
(10) Educational Institution
9.10.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.10.4
Regulations
(2)
Lot Requirements
Lot area - minimum
Service stations, and
Discretionary Uses
-
929 square metres (10,000 sq. ft.)
All other uses
-
557 square metres (5,995.69 sq. ft.)
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Lot frontage - minimum
Service stations and
Discretionary Uses
-
30 metres (98.43 ft.)
All other uses
-
18 metres (59.06)
Yard front - minimum
-
6 metres (19.69 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
-
3 metres (9.84 ft.) on each side and one (1)
unobstructed 6 metres (19.69 ft.) where no
rear lane is provided.
Yard rear - minimum
-
6 metres (24.61 ft.)
-
In the case of a shipping container, 3 metres
(24.61 ft.).
Height - maximum
-
12 metres (39.37 ft.) or otherwise permitted
by the Development Authority
9.10.5
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the M2 - Industrial District.
9.10.6
Shipping Container Regulations
(1) The shipping container shall be located on a level hard surfaced base (i.e. gravel,
asphalt, concrete, etc.)
(2) The Height of the shipping containers is to be limited to one unit in height or a
maximum of 3 metres (9.84 ft.).
(3) The shipping containers must be located in such a manner as they are not visible
from Highway 11 North.
(4) The applicant shall provide the Development Officer, with a site plan indicating the
shipping container locations and setback distances from the containers and property
lines. The policies contained within.
9.10.7
Performance Standards
(1) The applicant shall submit information describing any noxious, dangerous or
offensive feature of the proposed use in relation to airborne pollutants or odors; the
release of any toxic, radioactive or environmentally hazardous materials; and
flammable or explosive materials.
(2) The information required in clause (1) above should be certified by a professional
engineer and indicate the intensity and area of impact from any noxious, dangerous
or offensive features. The Development Officer may consult with the appropriate
provincial authority as necessary and attach such conditions to a development
permit as considered necessary to protect the safety and amenity of surrounding
developments.
(3) Industrial uses which emit airborne pollutants or noxious odors of which have fire or
explosive risks will be required to meet minimum separation distances from
residential areas and also from other industrial developments in accordance with the
requirements of provincial legislation.
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(4) The operation of all uses shall comply with the environmental and public health
performance standards of the Government of Saskatchewan.
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9.11
M3 - Dry Industrial District - The purpose of this district is to accommodate uses
that do not require the need for infrastructure services such as potable
water and sewer collection and that are suitable for the intended site.
9.11.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the M3 - Industrial District:
(1)
Asphalt, aggregate and concrete plant
(2)
Auction sale establishments
(3)
Bulk petroleum sales and storage
(4)
Bus terminals
(5)
Greenhouse and plant nurseries
(6)
Public utilities
(7)
Transportation services
(8)
Truck terminals and yards
(9)
Warehouses
(10) Wholesale trade stores
9.11.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses or forms of development in the M3 - Industrial
District:
(1) Salvage, wrecking or disassembly operations
(2) Equipment maintenance and storage yards
(3) Fertilizer sales and storage
(4) Grain elevators
(5) Off-Leash Dog Park
9.11.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.11.4
Regulations
(3)
Lot Requirements
Lot area - minimum
-
4047 square metres (1 acre)
Lot frontage - minimum
-
30 metres (98.43 ft.)
Yard front - minimum
-
4.5 metres (15 ft.)
Yard side - minimum
-
3 metres (9.84 ft.) on each side
Yard rear - minimum
-
10% of the depth of the lot
9.11.5
Signs
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Section 6 regulations shall apply in the M3 - Industrial District.
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9.12
UH - Urban Holdings District - The purpose of this District is to retain land areas
for future urban growth in accordance with the Development Plan.
9.12.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the UH - Urban Holdings District:
(1)
Agricultural crop farming and cultivation of land but not including poultry or
livestock
(2)
Dog Park
(3)
Public Utilities
9.12.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the UH - Urban Holdings District:
(1)
Cemeteries
(2)
Golf courses
(3)
Greenhouses and plant nurseries
(4)
Outdoor recreational facilities
(5)
Parks and playgrounds
(6)
Single detached dwellings
(7)
Tourist campgrounds and tourist information centres
9.12.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same lot
with the principal permitted or discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.12.4
Regulations
Development shall conform to the following requirements:
(1)
Lot Area Minimum (except single detached dwellings)
(a) Agricultural uses
- 16 hectares (39.54 a.)
(b) Public utilities and
other permitted uses - no minimum
(c) Discretionary uses - 1 hectare (2.47 a.)
(2)
Single Detached Dwellings
(a) Lot area - minimum - 2 hectares (4.94 a.)
(b) Lot frontage - minimum - 30 metres (98.43)
(c) Yard front - minimum - 45 metres (147.64 ft.)
(d) Yard side - minimum
- 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.)
(e) Yard rear - minimum - 7.5 metres (24.61 ft.)
(f) Floor area - minimum - 84 square metres (904 sq. ft.)
(g) Lots for single detached dwellings shall front on a developed all weather
public street or road.
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(h) Single detached dwellings shall not be constructed in locations that would
prejudice future subdivision or urban servicing requirements.
(i) The Council may require the submission of a possible street layout for an
area designated for future development in consideration of a proposed
single detached dwelling as a discretionary use.
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9.13
DC - Direct Control District - The purpose of this district is to afford Council the
opportunity to address and provide for developments that, due to their
unique characteristics, historical significance, innovative ideas or unusual
site constraints, require specific regulations unavailable in the other land
use districts of this Bylaw. The purpose of this district is not to substitute
for another district which could be used to achieve the same result.
9.13.1
Permitted Uses
There are no permitted uses in the DC Direct Control District.
9.13.2
Discretionary Uses
All uses in the DC Direct Control District are at Council's discretion.
9.13.3
Application
(1) An application for a development permit in the DC Direct Control District must
include:
(a) plans showing the location of all buildings to be erected, all facilities and works to
be provided in conjunction with those buildings and all facilities and works
required pursuant to section 9.14.4.
(b) drawings showing plan, elevation and cross-sectional views for each building to
be erected that are sufficient to display:
(i) the massing and conceptual design of the proposed building;
(ii) the colour, texture and type of materials, window detail and architectural
detail of the exterior of the proposed building;
(iii) the relationship of the proposed building to adjacent buildings, streets and
exterior areas to which members of the public have access; and
(iv) the provision of interior walkways, stairs and escalators to which members
of the public have access from streets, open spaces and interior walkways in
adjacent buildings, but which do not include the layout of interior areas,
other than the interior walkways, stairs and escalators.
9.13.4
Approval
(1) As a condition to the approval of the plans and drawings mentioned in section
9.14.3, Council may require the applicant to enter into a development agreement
with the municipality with respect to that land or building and that agreement may
provide for:
(a) the use of the land and any existing or proposed building;
(b) the timing of construction of any proposed building;
(c) the amenities required to be provided for public use or convenience within the
building or on the land;
(d) off-street loading and parking facilities;
(e) walls, fences, hedges, trees, shrubs or other groundcover or facilities for the
landscaping of the lands or the protection of adjoining lands;
(f) walkways, including the surfacing of walkways, and all other means of pedestrian
access;
(g) facilities for the lighting, including floodlighting, of the land or any building;
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(h) vaults, central storage and collection areas and other facilities and enclosures
for the storage of garbage and other waste material;
(i) the construction by or at the expense of the person seeking approval, in
whole or in part, of:
(i)
roads, sidewalks, landscaping and street lighting;
(ii)
works, plants, pipelines or facilities for storm drainage, water supply and
distribution or electrical distribution;
(iii) a system of collection and disposal of sewage; or
(iv) any other public utility;
(j) the payment of a sum of money to the municipality in lieu of any of the
requirements of clause (i) to be used by the municipality for any of the purposes
mentioned in that clause; and
(k) the maintenance, to the satisfaction of the municipality and at the risk and
expense of the applicant, of any of the facilities or works mentioned in clauses (c) to
(i).
(2) A development agreement may provide that it runs with the land, and the
municipality may apply to the Registrar of Titles to register an interest based on the
development agreement against the affected titles.
(3) A copy of the development agreement must be submitted with an application made
pursuant to clause (2).
(4) A development agreement is deemed to bind the owner of the land affected by it
and the owner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and no
use of land or buildings located on that land or any development of that land is to
take place except in accordance with that agreement.
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9.14
DC-M - Direct Control Industrial District - The purpose of this district is to provide
an area for development of a broad range of industrial uses to be approved
at Council's discretion.
9.14.1
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the DC-M - Industrial District:
(1)
Public Utilities
9.14.2
Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses or forms of development in the DC-M - Industrial
District:
(1)
Abattoirs s
(2)
All M1 - Industrial District permitted uses in Section 9.9
(3)
Asphalt, aggregate and concrete plants
(4)
Chemical refineries
(5)
Commercial entertainment establishments
(6)
Fertilizer sales and storage
(7)
Grain elevators
(8)
Manufacturing, processing and packing plants
(9)
Off-Leash Dog Park
(10) Other uses that are determined by Council to be similar in use to the accepted
uses in this district.
9.14.3
Accessory Uses
Buildings, structures or uses secondary or subordinate to, and located on the same
lot with the principal permitted and discretionary use, shall be permitted.
9.14.4
Regulations
(1) Lot Requirements
Lot area - minimum -
929 square metres (10,000 sq. ft.)
Lot Frontage - minimum -
30 metres (98.43 ft.)
Yard front - minimum -
7.5 metres (24.61 ft.)
Yard side - minimum -
3 metres (9.84 ft.)
Yard rear - minimum -
7.5 metres (24.61 ft.)
9.14.5
Signs
Section 6 regulations shall apply in the DC-M - Industrial District.
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10.
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES
10.1
AC - Architectural Control Overlay District - The purpose of this district is to
provide appropriate development standards in order to preserve the
physical character of an area or to promote a selected theme for an area.
10.1.1
Development Requirements
(1)
Council may establish AC Overlay Districts pursuant to Section 73 of the
Planning and Development Act, 2007 and Section 22.3 of the Official Community
Plan.
(2)
No use or development of land or buildings is permitted in an AC Overlay District
except in accordance with a Design Concept Plan that has been approved by
Council and that is consistent with the provisions of Section 73 of the Planning
and Development Act, 2007 and Section 22.3 of the Official Community Plan.
(3)
Where the provisions of an Architectural Control Overlay District are in conflict
with the regulations of the Zoning District applicable to a site, the provisions of
the Architectural Control Overlay District shall apply.
11.
FEES AND CHARGES
11.1
Fees will be applied and paid to the City of Warman as follows in the chart below:
Application for a Demolition Permit
$100.00
Application for a Development Appeal
$300.00
Application for a Discretionary Use
$400.00
Application for a Minor Variance
$100.00
Application for a Sign Permit
$25.00 per sign, $150 for annual sign as per
section 6.7.4 (4) (b)
Application to amend Warman Official
Community Plan
$1,500.00
Application to amend Warman Zoning Bylaw
or Zoning Map
$1,500.00
Building Permit Fees
$100.00 for a construction value between
$0.00 and $5,000.00
$125.00 for a construction value between
$5,000.01 and $25,000.00
$5.00 per every $1,000.00 of construction
value over $25,000.00
Payment of cash-in-lieu of required off-street
commercial parking
$3,000.00 per parking space
Plan Exam Revision Fee
$50.00 plus applicable cost from Municode
Subdivision Application Fees
$1,500.00
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