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PART 4 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
4.1
Applicability
4.1.1 The general regulations shall apply to all development within the
Town. Where there appears to be a conflict between this Part and
other Parts of the Bylaw, the more stringent regulations shall
prevail.
4.2
Access Standards
4.2.1 The Development Authority shall not approve a development permit
unless provision for access is included with the application for
development permit.
4.2.2 All access shall be to the approval of the Development Authority
with respect to location, design, and construction standards.
4.2.3 Where a site abuts two roads, either existing or proposed, access
to the site shall be to the road of lesser traffic volume, unless
otherwise approved by the Development Authority.
4.2.4 The Development Authority may impose a condition of the
development permit, requiring the applicant to enter into a
development agreement with the Town to construct or pay for the
construction or upgrading of a road or walk necessary to serve the
development.
Setbacks from Provincial Highways
4.2.5 Proposed development within 300 m of the highway boundary or
within 800 m of the centre point of an intersection of the highway
with another road requires approval from the Government of
Alberta prior to the issuance of a development permit.
4.3
Accessory Development
4.3.1 An accessory building, structure or use shall not be considered
without an approved principal building, structure or use.
4.3.2 An accessory building, structure or use shall be considered a
permitted use when accessory to a permitted use and a
discretionary use when accessory to a discretionary use.
4.3.3 Specific regulations for accessory buildings, structures and uses
may be provided for within each land use district. Should a land use
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district not contain specific regulations for accessory buildings,
structures and uses, the regulations for principal buildings shall
apply.
4.3.4. An accessory building shall not be used as a dwelling, except
where authorized by this Bylaw.
4.3.5 A previously approved accessory building when it is physically
attached to the principal building, through the roof or wall structure
shall be considered part of the principal building.
4.3.6. An accessory building or structure shall not be constructed over an
easement or right-of-way.
4.3.7 An accessory building or structure in a non-residential district,
abutting a residential district, shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 m
from the boundary of the residential district and shall not be higher
than the maximum height of a principal building in the abutting
residential district.
4.3.8 In residential districts that allow for a zero setback to a lot line, an
accessory building that is a mutual garage may be developed on
the common lot line. The minimum side yard for the opposite side
lot line shall be as required within the applicable residential district
provisions.
4.3.9 The setback for an accessory building or structure shall not be less
than the side yard required for the principal building on the side lot
line abutting a flanking road.
4.4
Amenity Spaces
4.4.1 Amenity space shall be a minimum of 3.5m2 per dwelling unit for
townhouses, multiple dwellings, and apartment dwellings.
4.4.2 Amenity space shall consist of both common amenity space and
private amenity space.
4.4.3 Common amenity space shall:
a)
consist of a minimum of one contiguous area;
b)
contain seating and may contain other amenities such as play
structures, gazebos, barbeques;
c)
if located outside, shall be provided in a general landscape
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area; and
d)
in a location accessible and highly visible from the principal
building.
4.4.4 Private amenity space shall be a minimum of 1.5m2 per dwelling
unit for townhouses, multiple dwellings, and apartment dwellings.
4.4.5 Amenity space provided at ground level within 4.0m of a road, lane,
on-site parking area or adjacent parcel shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer. When considering the
amount and type of screening required, the Development Officer
shall consider the type of amenity provided (e.g. children's play
area), and the likely safety issues and adverse effects arising from
the amenity and its location.
4.5
Demolition of Buildings and Structures
4.5.1 Demolition of buildings and structures may require reclamation of
the site; mitigation measures, such as dust control, protective
barriers; and other such provisions deemed appropriate by the
Development Authority to protect the public as well as public and
private property.
4.5.2 If any demolition or removal of a building or structure involves
working on or near public property, the applicant may be required to
provide financial security in an amount satisfactory to the Town, to
protect against damage to surrounding properties.
4.5.3 Demolition of a portion of building shall be considered to be a
change in intensity of the use and/or redevelopment of the existing
building. The resultant building and use shall be subject to the
provisions of this Bylaw.
4.6
Design Standards
General Standards
4.6.1 In all development, the design and use of exterior finishing
materials shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer
who shall ensure, as far as reasonably practical, that the materials
are durable and similar to, or better than the standard of
development on the subject and adjacent sites.
4.6.2 All sides of a building exposed to view from a road or other public
space shall be architecturally designed and finished as a principal
facade.
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4.6.3 A box-like appearance in building design and large expanses of
uninterrupted building surfaces shall be avoided by adding
definition through colour or material details.
4.6.4 The design should discourage crime by reducing concealment
opportunities, providing lighting to minimize dark spaces and
encourage pedestrian safety, placing of windows to maximize
informal surveillance, and easily identifying street addresses.
Standards
Affecting
Multi-Family,
Commercial,
or
Institutional
Development
4.6.5 Each site shall be designed with due regard and sensitivity to
adjacent lots and development, in order to ensure development is
complimentary and compatible. The design of a site shall consider
the privacy of adjacent residential development.
4.6.6 Buildings are encouraged to be sited, oriented and designed to:
a)
take into consideration solar benefits and opportunities; and
b) minimize impact on other buildings, considering such things as
daylight, sunlight, ventilation, visual privacy and views.
4.6.7 All loading, service, trash collection and accessory storage areas,
shall be located to the rear or sides of the principal building, and be
screened from view from any road other than a lane, and from
adjacent sites, by building walls, landscape materials, berms,
fences or a combination of these, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer;
4.6.8 Appropriate lighting shall be undertaken to provide security and to
add visual interest. Lighting standards and fixtures shall be of
consistent design and complimentary to the overall architecture.
4.6.9 Development should provide a transition in building height and
massing in relation to development in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Standards Affecting Industrial Development
4.5.10 Any use or activity in an Industrial land use district should have
regard for the following appearance standards:
a)
all loading, service, trash collection and accessory storage
areas, and vehicle compounds shall be located to the rear or
sides of the principal building, and be screened from view from
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any road other than a lane, and from adjacent sites, by
building walls, landscape materials, berms, fences or a
combination of these, to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer;
b)
buildings should be constructed and finished with durable
materials designed to maintain the initial appearance of the
development throughout the life of the project. The
Development Authority may require that the appearance of
metal, or concrete block walls exposed to public view from
beyond the site be improved where such walls are
inconsistent with the finishing materials or appearance
characteristic of adjacent development; and
c)
where allowed, outside display areas may be located to the
side or front of the principal building, provided that such
displays are limited to examples of equipment or material
related to the industry or business located on the site.
4.7
Easements, Utility Right-of-Ways, and Public Utility Lots
4.7.1 No structure including any associated foundations or eaves shall be
constructed or placed on a utility easement unless:
a)
Written consent has been obtained from the person or
authority for whose use the easement has been granted; and
b)
The proposed structure does not restrict access to the utility
easement for the purpose of installation and maintenance of
the utility in the opinion of the Development Authority.
4.7.2 No development other than a utility or a park shall occur on a lot
designated as a public utility lot.
4.7.3 Notwithstanding Subsection 4.7.2 above, an existing development
and/or use may be permitted, provided that it is the subject of an
encroachment agreement.
4.8
Environmental Features
4.8.1 A minimum setback of 30.0 m is required from the top of bank of
any watercourse or water body, unless the Development Officer is
provided with an environmental and geotechnical assessment
prepared by a qualified professional that verifies that a lesser
setback is warranted. The Development Officer shall require a
setback greater than 30.0 m where determined by the assessment.
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4.8.2 The minimum setback and the requirements for an environmental
and geotechnical assessment indicated in 4.8.1 above may be
reduced or eliminated where the Development Officer is satisfied
that there is no risk or adverse effect on development or the
riparian area.
4.8.3 No trees shall be cleared or removed from any land which lies
within the minimum setback from the top of bank to a watercourse
or water body, unless the Development Officer receives written
confirmation from a qualified professional indicating:
a) that the removal is necessary in order to provide access to the
watercourse or water body; and
b) the area where trees or vegetation may be removed.
4.8.4 The Development Authority shall not issue a development permit if
it would result in a permanent dwelling or public facility, as defined
by the AER, being located within 100m of a gas or oil well or within
a lessor distance approved in writing by the AER.
4.8.5 The Development Authority shall not issue a development permit for
a school, hospital, food establishment or residence within 300m of
the working area of an operating wastewater treatment plant nor
may a school, hospital, food establishment or residence be
constructed if the building site is within 300m of the working area of
an operating wastewater treatment plant.
4.9
Fences
4.9.1 The maximum height of a fence shall be 2.0 m.
4.9.2 Despite Section 4.9.1, where any portion of the fence extends
beyond the foremost portion of the principal building into the
setback from the front lot line or the side lot line abutting a road
other than a lane, the maximum height shall be 1.0 m.
4.9.3 The Development Officer may vary the height of a fence in
commercial or industrial districts in order to provide additional
security or safety from roads or adjacent development subject to
Section 3.14.
4.9.4 A proposed fence should be complimentary and compatible with
the principal building to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
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4.9.5 Fences consisting of barbed wire and posts shall only be allowed
within the FD District.
4.9.6 The Development Authority may require a solid fence to be
installed where a non-residential or multi-residential development is
proposed to abut a residential development, a public park, a school
and institution or other similar use in order to mitigate any potential
nuisance caused by the proposed development.
4.10 Height and Grade
4.10.1 The proposed building grade shall, to the extent practical, retain the
natural contour of the land, minimize the necessity to use retaining
walls, and ensure positive drainage to appropriate receiving
drainage courses or watercourses.
4.10.2 In determining whether a development conforms to the maximum
height permitted in any land use district, structures such as
industrial
processing
towers,
chimney
stacks,
monuments,
steeples, elevator housings, roof stairway entrances, ventilating
equipment, skylights, solar collectors or flagpoles for federal,
provincial, or municipal flags shall not be considered for the
purpose of determining the height.
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4.10.3 Calculation of the building height shall be determined by the vertical
distance between building grade and the highest point of the
building with a non-sloping roof or a roof that slopes less than 20
degrees. On a roof sloping more than 20 degrees, it is measured
to the mid-point between the eave line and the ridge of a sloping
roof provided that the ridge shall be no more than 2.0 m above the
maximum building height in the District.
4.11 General Landscaping
4.11.1 All new development shall require landscaping in accordance with
this section.
4.11.2 All residential development shall complete the front yard
landscaping of the lot within twelve (12) months of completing
construction of the approved development.
4.11.3 An expansion or change to an existing development that requires a
Development Permit may require landscaping at the discretion of
the Development Officer. This requirement will not apply to
developments that consist of interior alterations only or those that
do not alter the size, scale or character of the existing building.
4.11.4 In any district all required yards and all open spaces or
undeveloped areas excluding parking areas, driveways, sidewalks,
outdoor storage and service areas shall be landscaped in
accordance with an approved landscaping plan. The following
districts shall be exempt from this requirement:
a)
R1 - Single Family detached District
b)
R2 - Low Density Residential District
c) R3 - Low to Medium Density Multiple Residential District
d)
R5 - Residential Modular Home District Bylaw 08/20
e)
FD - Future Development District
4.11.5 A landscape plan shall be prepared by a Landscape Architectural
Technologist or equivalent. This requirement shall not apply if the
proposed development is located on a site of less than 675m2 in
total area.
4.11.6 A landscape plan must show the following:
a) the property lines and dimensions of the site;
b) a north arrow;
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c) a signed stamp of the Landscape Architectural Technologist or
equivalent;
d) features located adjacent and within the site, including streets,
sidewalks, lanes, driveways, vehicular accesses, street lights,
street furnishings, and boulevard landscaping;
e) location of all buildings, parking areas, vehicular and
pedestrian circulation systems on the subject site;
f)
all overhead, surface and underground utilities, limits of
easements and rights-of-way;
g)
existing and proposed topography;
h) existing vegetation and indication whether it is to be retained
or removed;
i)
the layout of berms, retaining walls, screening, delineation of
both soft and hard surfaced landscaped areas;
j)
the location, height and design of all proposed retaining walls,
fences and screens;
k) typical planting details indicating soil depths and mulch types;
and,
l)
a table indicating the type and quantities of plant material
required and the quantities provided.
4.11.7 Notwithstanding 4.11.4 any portion of the Site not occupied by
building(s), vehicle and pedestrian circulation area or parking areas
shall be landscaped.
4.11.8 A garbage collection area, an open storage area, or an outdoor
service area, including any loading and vehicular service area,
which is visible from an adjacent site in a residential district or from
a public road other than a lane, shall be fenced or have screen
planting or both. The location, length, thickness and height of such
fence or screen planting shall be in accordance with the landscape
plan approved by the Development Officer. Such fence or screen
planting or both shall be maintained to provide effective screening
from the ground to a height of 2.0 m.
4.11.9 For the purpose of determining the required number of trees and
shrubs to be planted, the calculation of the landscape area shall
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include the entire portion of the site not covered by the building(s),
parking areas, access, internal drive aisles, and internal sidewalks.
4.11.10 All required landscape areas are to meet the following landscape
requirements:
a)
Provide a minimum of one tree for every 35.0m2 required
setback area, and one shrub for every 15.0m2 of required
setback area. An equivalent substitution of Five (5) shrubs per
One (1) tree may be considered, at the discretion on the
Development Officer, however no more than 30% of the
required trees may be substituted with shrubs.
4.11.11 If the required landscaped yards, or portions thereof, contain native
trees and shrubs the area may be maintained in its natural
vegetated state at the discretion of the Development Officer.
Vegetation preserved on the site may, at the discretion of the
Development Officer, be credited to the total Landscaping
requirements. Consideration must be given to the following:
a)
ensuring the safety and maintainability of the Site and its
surroundings; and
b)
the health and viability of the existing vegetation.
4.11.12 All landscaped areas shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the approved grading plan for the site.
4.11.13 The registered landowner of a site abutting a Town boulevard is
responsible for landscaping and maintaining said boulevard, at the
registered landowner's expense, excluding anything specified in a
Development Agreement or as determined by the Development
Officer.
4.11.14 Should any Town boulevard be disturbed by adjacent development,
the boulevard shall be remediated with sod and boulevard trees of
an approved species planted at the recommended spacing for that
species as deemed appropriate by the Development Officer. Any
additional or alternative Landscaping on Town boulevards (i.e.
shrub and flower beds, xeriscaping) shall be subject to review and
approval by the Development Officer in consultation with the Town
Engineer.
4.11.15 The landowner shall be responsible for landscaping of the site and
the subsequent maintenance of the landscape area for two (2)
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years from the date of substantial completion of the work. The
registered owner shall replace any landscaping materials that do
not survive the two (2) year maintenance period, with suitable,
similar materials as approved by the Development Officer.
4.12 Landscape Planting Requirements
4.12.1 All plant materials must conform to the horticultural standards of the
most current edition of the Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock
from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. The use of
drought tolerant plant material and the application of Xeriscaping
principles are encouraged. The following planting requirements
shall be met in all landscaped areas:
a) A minimum of one third of all required trees must be
coniferous. Coniferous trees must be a minimum height of 2.5
m and at least 50% of the required coniferous trees must be a
minimum of 3.5 m in height at the time of planting;
b)
Deciduous trees must have a minimum caliper of 65 mm and
at least 50% of the provided deciduous trees must have a
minimum caliper of 75 mm at the time of planting;
c)
A minimum of one third of all required shrubs must be
coniferous. Coniferous shrubs must be a minimum spread of
450 mm at the time of planting. Smaller shrubs may be
accepted depending on the species of shrub, and at the
discretion of the Development Officer; and
d)
Deciduous shrubs must be a minimum height of 450 mm at
the time of planting. Smaller shrubs may be accepted
depending on the species of shrub, and at the discretion of the
Development Officer.
4.13 Landscape Security
4.13.1 The Development Officer may require, as a condition of a
development permit that the owner provide a guaranteed security to
ensure that landscaping is provided and maintained for two (2)
years. The security shall be cash or an irrevocable letter of credit
having the value equivalent to 100% of the established landscaping
costs.
4.13.2 Where applicable, the Development Officer shall require an
applicant to prepare and forward an estimate for the cost of
supplying and installing materials shown on a landscape plan. The
estimate shall be prepared by a qualified individual or company and
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shall outline the cost of individual landscape and labour to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
4.13.3 If cash is offered as the landscaping security, the Town shall hold it
until the landscaping has been installed, successfully maintained
for two (2) years and the Development Officer is satisfied through
site inspection that this has occurred.
4.13.4 If a letter of credit is offered as the landscaping security, it shall be
in a form satisfactory to the Town. The initial term of the letter of
credit shall be one (1) year. The letter of credit shall be
automatically renewed for a further one (1) year term, sixty (60)
days prior to expiry. This process shall be repeated as many times
as is necessary so that the letter of credit is maintained until the
installation of landscaping has occurred and maintenance of the
landscaping has been carried out for two (2) years, as determined
by and to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
4.13.5 The owner shall notify the Town sixty (60) days prior to the expiry
date of the letter of credit, in order to provide sufficient time for the
Development Officer to inspect the site and to determine if the
landscaping is installed and maintained in accordance with the
regulations of this Bylaw. If landscaping conditions are satisfactory
to the Development Officer, the letter of credit may be released. If
inspection cannot be made within this sixty (60) day period due to
weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances, the letter of
credit shall automatically renew for a further one (1) year term.
4.13.6 Upon application by the owner's representative, a letter of credit
may be reduced at the discretion of the Development Officer, when
any of the following events occur and are to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer:
a) the required landscaping has been properly installed; or
b) the required landscaping has been maintained and is in a
healthy condition after one (1) growing season.
4.13.7 At the request of the owner, a letter of credit shall be released when
the Development Officer is satisfied that the required landscaping
has been installed, maintained and is in a healthy condition after
two (2) growing seasons.
4.13.8 Any letter of credit shall allow for partial draws. If the landscaping is
not installed and maintained in accordance with the approved
landscape plan within one (1) growing season after completion of
the development, or if the landscaping is not well maintained and in
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a healthy condition two (2) years after completion of the
landscaping, the Town may draw on the cash security or the letter
of credit and the amount thereof shall be paid to the Town for its
use absolutely. The owner shall reimburse all expenses incurred by
the Town to renew or draw upon a letter of credit to the Town by
payment of invoice or from the proceeds of the letter of credit.
4.13.9 Where the owner does not complete the required landscaping, or if
the owner fails to maintain the landscaping in the healthy condition
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer for the specified
periods of time and the cash or the proceeds from the letter of
credit are insufficient for the Town to complete the required work,
should it elect to do so, then the owner shall pay such deficiency to
the Town immediately upon being invoiced. The Town shall provide
an accounting to the owner indicating how the proceeds of the letter
of credit were applied within sixty (60) days of completing or
maintaining the landscaping.
4.13.10 Upon receipt of a written request from the parties involved in the
development, including but not limited to, the property owner,
condominium association or the issuer of the letter of credit, an
inspection of the finished landscaping may be scheduled by the
Development Officer. Inspections may be made during the normal
growing season, approximately June 1 through September 30. All
reasonable effort shall be made by the Development Officer to
perform the inspection within ten (10) working days of receipt of the
inspection request.
4.14 Outdoor Lighting
4.14.1 The provisions of this Section shall apply to all development,
except:
a)
lighting required under the Alberta Building Code;
b)
outdoor lighting fixtures which are necessary for worker safety;
c)
seasonal decorations; or
d)
signs.
4.14.2All outdoor lighting shall be located, aimed and shielded in a
manner that does not directly illuminate a road or an adjacent
residential area.
4.14.3Outdoor lighting used to illuminate flags, statues, or other objects
mounted on a pole, pedestal or platform, or floodlighting used for
architectural or landscape purposes must be aimed so that the
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directed light is substantially confined to the object(s) intended to
be illuminated.
4.15 Multiple Uses
4.15.1 Where any land, building or structure is used for more than one
purpose; all provisions of this Bylaw relating to each individual use
shall apply. If there are conflicts between standards for individual
uses, the more stringent standard shall apply.
4.16 Projections
4.16.1 A cantilever that provides additional interior space may project up
to 0.6m into a required setback of 1.2m or greater, but in all cases
at least 1.2m shall be maintained between the wall designed with
the cantilever and the lot line.
4.16.2 Despite 4.16.1, the following may project up to 0.6m into a required
setback of 1.2m or greater:
a)
architectural or ornamental features such as cornices, leaders,
eaves, gutters, pilasters, sills and awnings;
b)
fireplaces and chimneys, provided the horizontal length of
each projection shall not exceed a total of 1.83m; or
c)
satellite dishes 1.22m or less in diameter.
4.16.3 Where there is more than one cantilever or fireplace/chimney or
both, the total horizontal length of all cantilevers shall not exceed
one-third of the length of the building wall exclusive of any garage
walls.
4.16.4 Where the cantilever in 4.16.1 is within a setback from a side lot
line, the total horizontal length of all projections shall not exceed
3.05m
4.16.5 The following may project into a required setback as outlined
below, provided there is no encroachment onto an easement or
utility right of way;
a)
decks (or patios) less than 0.6m in height up to a maximum
of 2.0m into a required setback from the front lot line and up
to the lot line that abuts a side yard or rear yard; Bylaw 08/20
b)
decks, greater than 0.6m in height, up to a maximum of:
i)
0.6m into a required setback less than 4.0m;
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ii)
2.0m into a required setback of 4.0m to 7.4m;
iii)
3.5m into a required setback of greater than 7.4m;
Bylaw 08/20
c)
unenclosed steps, landings and stairs which are attached to
or abutting a principal building and provide direct access
from ground level to the principal building up to a maximum
of 2.0m into a front yard and rear yard and not less than
0.3m from the lot line that abuts a side yard;
d)
balconies up to a maximum of:
i)
2.0m into a front yard;
ii)
3.5m into a rear yard;
iii)
0.6 into a side yard;
e)
eaves and eavestrough up to a maximum of 0.5m into a
required setback for accessory buildings.
4.16.6 Utilities and similar structures constructed entirely beneath the
surface of the ground may encroach into required yards provided
such underground encroachments do not result in a grade
inconsistent with adjacent properties and the encroachments are
covered by sufficient soil depth or surface treatment to foster
landscaping.
4.17 Queuing
4.17.1 Drive lanes shall have a sufficient turning radius to accommodate
vehicle entrance to the drive through aisle.
4.17.2 No pedestrian access into the premises shall cross the drive
through aisle.
4.17.3 Where the drive aisle is adjacent to a residential district, landscape
screening shall be provided in accordance with this Bylaw.
4.17.4 The queuing space must not overlap with any parking spaces or
drive aisles.
4.17.5 All drive through services shall comply with the following
regulations:
a)
each queuing space shall be a minimum of 6.0 m long and 2.8
m wide;
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b)
for drive-in food services facilities a minimum of four (4)
queuing spaces shall be provided per service lane, plus a
minimum of one (1) queuing space located downstream of the
service window;
c)
for financial services drive-through facilities a minimum of two
(2) queuing spaces shall be provided per service lane, plus a
minimum of one (1) queuing space located downstream of the
service window;
d)
for car washing establishments a minimum of four (4) queuing
spaces shall be provided per service lane or wash bay, plus a
minimum of one (1) queuing space located downstream of the
service lane or wash bay; and
e)
for all other drive-through vehicle services not specified above
a minimum of (4) queuing spaces per service land, plus a
minimum of one (1) queuing space located downstream of the
service lane, bay or window.
4.17.6 The Development Authority may reduce the number of queuing
spaces if it can be shown that the traffic volume for the proposed
used does not warrant the need for the required queuing spaces.
4.18 Site Services and Improvements
4.18.1 Site servicing such as private or public sewer, water, site grading,
surface drainage and stormwater management for individual lots or
bareland condominium units required as a result of a proposed
development
shall
comply
with
all
Town
and
provincial
requirements.
4.18.2 Where private or public sewer, water, site grading, surface
drainage, stormwater management or other essential services such
as natural gas or power for individual lots or bareland condominium
lots are required by the Development Authority, a Development
Officer may refuse a use or development or impose a condition
requiring the applicant to enter into a development agreement with
the Town to construct or pay for the construction or upgrading of
services necessary to serve the development.
4.18.3The applicant or owner shall provide a guaranteed security to
ensure that all site servicing is constructed and record drawings are
submitted to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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4.19 Site Grading
4.19.1 Unless otherwise exempted by this Bylaw, site grading shall not be
allowed in any land use district until a development permit for a
principal use has been issued.
4.19.2 Where, in the process of development, areas require site grading,
filling or excavation, the topsoil shall be removed prior to work
commencing and shall be replaced following completion of the
work.
4.20 Storage Container (Sea Can) Bylaw 08/20
4.20.1 Unless exempted by Section 3.5.17 a development permit for a
storage container, permanent or temporary, is required in all
districts.
4.20.2 Unless exempted by Section 3.5.17 a storage container shall not
be permitted to locate in a residential district.
4.20.3 A storage container as an accessory structure to an approved use
shall comply with the regulations of the district.
4.20.4At the discretion of the Development Authority the exterior finish
and treatment of a storage container shall comply with the building
design standards identified in Section 4.6.
4.20.5A storage container may be placed temporarily on a multi
residential, commercial, industrial or public service site for purposes
of storage of equipment and materials. A valid development and
building permit for the proposed new use must be issued for the
site. The siting of the storage containers must comply with the
setback regulations of the applicable district.
4.20.6 The siting and location of a proposed storage container shall be at
the discretion, and to the satisfaction, of the Development Authority.