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Town of Strathmore
Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014
Consolidated July 29, 2024
Updated October 2. 2025
Updated October 2, 2025
Applicable Bylaw Amendments
Bylaw No.
Description
Third Reading Date
14-11
Bylaw to adopt Land Use Bylaw #14-11
September 17, 2014
14-13
Re-Designation: Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 9711726 (3 Centre Street)
from R2 to R2X
October 1, 2014
14-17
Re-Designation: Lot 14-15, Block 16, Plan 5894P (121 Waddy
Lane) from R1 to R2X
November 5, 2014
14-22
Textual Amendments: Rain Barrels, Community Gardens, and
Garage setbacks
January 21, 2015
14-23
Re-Designation: Lot 1, Block 28, Descriptive Plan 1412244
(Strathmore Lakes Estates) to MR
December 3, 2014
15-01
Textual Amendments: Site Width, Side yard Setbacks, and
Accessory Building Setbacks
March 4, 2015
15-03
Re-Designation: Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 0711894 (Edgefield Phase
2) from AG to R1N, R2, and P1
March 18, 2015
15-06
Textual Amendments: Removing Secondary Suites
March 4, 2015
15-10
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E"
Highway 1 and Range Road 254
June 17, 2015
15-11
Re-Designation: Blocks 4 and 7 Plan Unregistered (Wildflower
Ranch Phase 2B) from R1 to R1N
June 17, 2015
15-14
Textual Amendments: Notification, Issuance, and Validity of
Development Permits
July 8, 2015
15-19
Re-Designation: Lot 9-12, Block 8, Plan 5894P (224 4th
Avenue) from CB to R3
September 16, 2015
15-20
Textual Amendments: Eating and Drinking Establishments
Major to CHWY
October 7, 2015
15-22
Textual Amendments: Protective Emergency Services to Land
Use Districts
September 16, 2015
15-24
Re-Designation: Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 0711894 (Edgefield Phase
2) from AG, R1N, and R2 to P1, R1N, and R2
September 16, 2015
15-28
Clerical, Technical, Grammatical and Typographical error
corrections
March 16, 2016
15-29
Textual Amendments: Protective Emergency Services to R1S
November 4, 2015
15-30
Re-Designation: Lot 9-10, Block 31, Plan 2131 JK (303 Waddy
Lane) from R1 to R3M
December 16, 2015
15-31
Textual Amendments: New Land Use District: R3M Medium
Density Modest Residential District (Small Apartments)
November 4, 2015
Updated October 2, 2025
Applicable Bylaw Amendments
Bylaw No.
Description
Third Reading Date
15-33
Textual Amendments: Manufactured Homes definitions and
wording, MHS Setbacks, and Minimum Lot Sizes
October 19, 2016
15-40
Textual Amendments: Emergency Shelters P1, CHWY, and
M1. Residential Care to P1, and R3
February 17, 2016
16-02
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E1"
Secondary Suite - 2300 Range Road 254 District Overlay
April 6, 2016
16-09
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E2"
Lakewood Meadows Portion of Block 1 Plan 891 1138
July 6, 2016
16-10
Textual Amendments: Vehicle Storage, Equipment Storage,
Eating and Drinking in M1, Sea Cans, and More
October 19, 2016
16-19
Textual Amendments: Penalties for RV and Motor Vehicle
Parking, Signs, and Existing Parking in Downtown
January 11, 2017
17-09
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E3"
133 Orchard Way, Auto Body and Paint Shops, Salvage Yards
July 19, 2017
17-12
Textual Amendments: Government Services, Utilities, Utility
Building to almost all Land Use Districts
November 1, 2017
18-08
Textual Amendments: Cannabis Stores regulations and
Discretionary Uses in CB, CHWY, and M1 districts
September 19, 2018
18-09
Textual Amendments: Cannabis Store separation distances
between schools when Highway 1 separates the uses
November 7, 2018
18-11
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E4"
Autobody and Paint Shop, and Salvage Yard 82 and 86 Slater
Road
September 19, 2018
18-25
Textual Amendments: RV Parking in a residential district,
driveway lengths, and access to public roadways
February 6, 2019
19-02
Textual Amendments: Removing Licenced Medical Marijuana
Production Facility and Adding Cannabis and Cannabis Micro
Production Facilities
March 6, 2019
19-12
Re-Designation: District Overlay Schedule "E8" Autobody and
Paint Shop Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0010784 (717 Westlake Rd)
from CHWY to DC
November 20, 2019
19-13
Re-Designation: Block 8, Plan 1411906 and Block 3, Plan
0711894 (Edgefield) from R1N to R2, and from R2 to R1N
September 4, 2019
19-14
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E5"
Lots 1- 6, Block 9, Plan 1910111 and Lots 72-89, Block 4, Plan
1910111 (Wildflower Phase 4) to allow Secondary Suites
November 6, 2019
Updated October 2, 2025
Applicable Bylaw Amendments
Bylaw No.
Description
Third Reading Date
19-15
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E7"
Lot 26, Block 4, Plan 1413461(19 Lakewood Mews) to allow
Secondary Suite
November 20, 2019
19-16
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E6"
Lots 1-3, Block 1, Plan 2461K (202 Lakeside Blvd) to allow
Crematorium
December 4, 2019
20-04
Textual Amendments: Adding Secondary Suites
June 3, 2020
20-24
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E9"
Lot 19, Block 7, Plan 5894P for Downton Re-zoning
December 2, 2020
21-08
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule
"E10" Lot 12 to 16 inclusively, Block 4, Plan 141 3461 and Lots
18 to 19 inclusively, Block 4, Plan 141 3461 to allow Duplexes
March 17, 2021
21-13
Textual Amendments: Adding Home Occupation as a
Discretionary Use in the R3 District
April 21, 2021
21-15
Textual Amendments: Bench Signage
July 21, 2021
22-01
Textual Amendments: Clarifying regulations, improve safety
around sea cans, align regulations with Provincial and Federal
law, and reduce red tape
May 18, 2022
22-18
Re-Designation: +/- 0.0805 hectares (+/- 0.199 acres) of NW-22-
24-25-W4M from R1N to P1, and;
Re- Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E11"
Lakewood Phase 2A to decrease minimum side yard setbacks of
internal lots.
July 6, 2022
22-21
Re-Designation +/- 10.76 hectares (+/- 26.6 acres) of SW-11-24-
25-W4M from AG - Agricultural General District to M1 - Light
Industrial District, District Overlay;
Textual Amendments: Adding a definition for Agricultural
Processing and Manufacturing; and
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E12"
Phyto Organix M1 Light Industrial District Overlay to add
Agricultural based uses and other regulations.
September 7, 2022
22-25
Re-Designation of Lot 127; Block 3; Plan 211 0103 (from R3 -
High Density Residential District to R2 - Low Density Residential
District).
Re-Designation: Direct Control District Overlay Schedule "E13" -
R2 Green Meadows Crescent Duplex District Overlay of Lot 127;
Block 3; Plan 211 0103 Direct Control District Overlay to
decrease the minimum site width.
December 7, 2022
Updated October 2, 2025
Applicable Bylaw Amendments
Bylaw No.
Description
Third Reading Date
23-02
Textual amendment: Removal of regulation that required any
variance request over 25% be referred to Council.
March 1, 2023
23-03
Textual amendment: Amending section 1.15 to exempt
temporary sea cans from permits and section 3.35: Sea Cans
March 15, 2023
23-15
Redesignation of Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 781 0935 (9 Bayside Place)
from M2 - General Industrial District to R2X - Medium Density
Attached Housing District & R2X Direct Control District Overlay.
June 21, 2023
24-01
Redesignation of Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 961 1453 (1016 Westridge
Road) from "CHWY" Highway Commercial District to CHWY -
Highway Commercial District Direct Control District Overlay, to
include childcare services as a use.
March 20, 2024
24-02
Redesignation of Lot 5, Block 31, Plan 2131JK (318 First Avenue)
from "R3" to "R3(DCD)" - a Direct Control District to permit a
Secondary Suite.
March 20, 2024
24-03
Redesignation of Lot 1, Block 15, Plan 781 0935 (15 Bayside
Place) to permit the construction of two apartment buildings
comprising 54 apartments and a Childcare Facility at 15 Bayside
Place in Strathmore.
May 1, 2024
24-07
Redesignation of Lot 19/20, Block 17, Plan 5894P (62 Lakeside
Blvd.), containing +/- 0.056 hectares (+/- 6006.13 sq ft.) from R1
- Single Detached Residential District to R2 - Low Density
Residential District.
June 5, 2024
24-14
Amendment to add Garden and Garage Suites as a
Discretionary Use to several lower density residential land use
districts, making it possible for some residents to apply for a
Development Permit for a Garden or Garage Suite on their
property. Regulations to be met by applicants include:
minimum site area, minimum site width, maximum height,
parking regulations, servicing of the proposed suite, and more.
July 3, 2024
24-16
A land use redesignation for 137 Orchard Way (Lot 23 Block 01
Plan 981 3631) containing +/- 0.72 hectares (+/- 77500 sqft.)
from M1 - Light Industrial District to M1 - Light Industrial
District.
September 18, 2024
24-22
A land use redesignation from CHWY to R3 High Density
Residential District, District Overlay
The addresses and legal land description for the land use
amendment consists of 4 parcels:
710 Third Street, Strathmore AB. Lot 2A, Block 28, Plan
992HV
April 16, 2025
Updated October 2, 2025
Applicable Bylaw Amendments
712 Third Street, Strathmore AB. Lot 2B, Block 28, Plan
992HV
Municipal Address NA. Area/Block A, Plan 0313207
380 Ridge Road, Strathmore AB. Lot 3, Block 1, Plan
8510985
25-04
Lakewood Phase 2B Land use redesignation of Portion of NW-
22-24-25-W4M, containing +/- 17.0059 hectares (+/- 42.023
acres) from R1S - Single Detached Residential (Small Lot)
District, R1N - Single Detached Residential (Narrow Lot), and P1
Public Service District to R1N - Single Detached Residential
(Narrow Lot) District, District Overlay, R2 - Low Density
Residential District, District Overlay, R2X - Medium Density
Attached Housing, District, District Overlay, R3 - High Density
Residential District, District Overlay, P1 - Public Service District.
March 19, 2025
25-06
Edgefield Phase 3
Schedule A - Land Use District Map is amended by changing the
land use designation of Portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 071 1894
and Portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 031 0070, containing +/- 9.92
hectares (+/- 24.5 acres) from AG - Agricultural General District
to R1N - Single Detached Residential (Narrow Lot) District, R2 -
Low Density Residential District, R3M - Medium Density
Modest Residential District, P1 - Public Service District.
April 16, 2025
25-08
WestCreek Phase 1
Land use redesignation of Part of Lot 1, Block A, Plan 9410061,
from "R1", Single Detached Residential, "R1S", Single Detached
Residential (Small Lot), "R2", Low Density Residential, "RX",
Attached Housing, and "UR", Urban Reserve to "DC-R1", Direct
Control - Single Detached Residential, "DC-R1S", Direct Control
- Single Detached Residential (Small Lot), "DC-R2", Direct
Control - Low Density Residential, and "P1", Public Service
District.
June 18, 2025
25-09
Amendment to remove Garden and Garage Suites as a
Discretionary Use.
June 4, 2025
25-16
Textual Amendments - Clarifying notification timelines for
development permit decisions. - Replacing the term "Lot Area"
with the defined term "Site Area" throughout the bylaw. -
Updating permitted yard projection regulations. - Deleting the
maximum site area requirement in the R3 District.
July 2, 2025
Town of Strathmore
Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11
Office Consolidation
Please Note:
Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 was adopted by Town Council on September 17, 2014 and became
effective on that date. Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 replaced Land Use Bylaw No. 89-20 which was
simultaneously rescinded on that date. This Bylaw is subject to change (amendment) following the
processes outlined in the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000 and amendments thereto. A current
listing of any amendments can be obtained from the Town of Strathmore Municipal Office (1
Parklane Dr, Strathmore AB, T1P 1K2).
Please contact Development Services via email development@strathmore.ca or by phone 403-934-
3133 with respect to any questions concerning the interpretation and application of this Bylaw.
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERPRETATION
1.1
Title of Bylaw
1
1.2
Previous Legislation
1
1.3
Effective Date
1
1.4
Transitional Provisions
1
1.5
Land Use District Map
2
1.6
Approval Required for Development
2
1.7
Compliance with Other Legislation
3
1.8
Sections Found Invalid
3
1.9
Authority and Responsibility of the Approving Authority
3
1.10
Authority and Responsibility of the Subdivision Authority
5
1.11
Authority and Responsibility of the Council
7
1.12
Authority and Responsibility of the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board
7
1.13
Authority and Responsibility of the Peace Officer
7
1.14
Development Referrals
8
1.15
No Development Permit Required
8
1.16
Required Information for an Application for Development Permit
10
1.17
Conditions Attached to a Development Permit
11
1.18
Notification, Issuance and Validity of Development Permit
12
1.19
Development Application Forms, Notices and Fees
14
1.20
Subdivision Applications, Decision and Conditions of Appeal
14
1.21
Right of Entry
15
1.22
Bylaw Contravention
15
1.23
Offences and Penalties
15
1.24
Land Use Bylaw Amendments
17
1.25
Temporary Permits
17
1.26
Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
18
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
2.0
Definitions
19
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SECTION 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS - ALL ZONES
3.1
Regulation for Special Yard Setbacks
40
3.2
Projections into Yards
40
3.3
Utilities Servicing
41
3.4
Accessory Buildings and Uses
42
3.5
Prohibited and Restricted Objects
43
3.6
Fences and Retaining Walls
44
3.7
Screening, Storage, Garbage and General Appearance
45
3.8
General Site Landscaping
45
3.9
Off-street Parking, Loading Facilities and Vehicle Stacking
49
3.10
Mini or Self Storage
56
3.11
Demolition, Relocation and Removal of Buildings
56
3.12
Bicycle Parking and Facilities
57
3.13
Development of Hazardous Lands
57
3.14
Signs
57
3.15
Home Offices and Home Occupations
63
3.16
Child Care Services, Day Homes and Group Homes
64
3.17
Bed and Breakfasts
64
3.18
Religious Assembly
65
3.19
Utilities
65
3.20
Excavation, Stripping, Stockpiling and Grading of Soil
65
3.21
Condominium Development
65
3.22
Temporary Residential Sales Centre
65
3.23
Liquor Stores
66
3.24
Mixed Use Buildings and Development
66
3.25
Garage and Garden Suites
66
3.26
Drainage and Grading
69
3.27
Adult Entertainment
70
3.28
Outdoor Storage and Equipment and Storage Yards
71
3.29
Gas Bars
71
3.30
Access to a Public Roadway
71
3.31
District Overlay
73
3.32
Protective Emergency Services
73
3.33
Cannabis Stores
73
3.34
Secondary Suites
76
3.35
Sea Cans
76
SECTION 4 ZONE PROVISIONS
4.1
R1 - Single Detached Residential District
78
4.2
R1N - Single Detached Residential (Narrow Lot) District
80
4.3
R1S - Single Detached Residential (Small Lot) District
82
4.4
R2 - Low Density Residential District
84
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4.5
R2X - Medium Density Attached Housing District
86
4.6
R3 - High Density Residential District
89
4.7
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
92
4.8
MHS - Manufactured Home Subdivision District
94
4.9
CR - Country Residential District
96
4.10
CB - Central Business District
98
4.11
CHWY - Highway Commercial District
101
4.12
C1 - Neighbourhood Commercial District
104
4.13
DOD - Downtown Overlay District
106
4.14
M1 - Light Industrial District
111
4.15
M2 - General Industrial District
115
4.16
P1 - Public Service District
117
4.17
AG - Agriculture General District
119
4.18
R3M - Medium Density Modest Residential District
121
SCHEDULES
Schedule A
Land Use District Map
124
Schedule B
Downtown Overlay District Map
125
Schedule E
DC District Overlay - Highway 1 and Range Road 254
126
Schedule E1
DC District Overlay - Secondary Suite 2300 Range Road 254
128
Schedule E2
DC District Overlay - Lakewood Meadows Portion of Block 1 Plan 891 1138
130
Schedule E3
DC District Overlay - 133 Orchard Way Auto Body and Paint Shop, Vehicle
Disassembly, and Salvage Yard
133
Schedule E4
DC District Overlay - 82 & 86 Slater Road Auto Body and Paint Shop,
Vehicle Disassembly, and Salvage Yard
135
Schedule E5
DC District Overlay - Wildflower Phase IV Secondary Suites
137
Schedule E6
DC District Overlay - Wheatland Funeral Home
140
Schedule E7
DC District Overlay - 19 Lake Wood Mews Secondary Suite
143
Schedule E8
DC District Overlay - Autobody and Paint Shop
146
Schedule E9
DC District- Secondary Suite
149
Schedule E10
DC District- Lakewood Phase 1 Duplexes
152
Schedule E11
DC District Overlay - Lakewood Phase 2A narrow lots
154
Schedule E12
DC District Overlay - Phyto Organix M1 Light Industrial District
155
Schedule E13
DC District Overlay - Green Meadows Crescent Duplex District Overlay
157
Schedule E14
9 Bayside Place R2X Medium Density Attached Housing District, District
Overlay (2-storey)
158
Schedule E16
Direct Control District Overlay - 1016 Westridge Road
160
Schedule E17
Direct Control District Overlay - 318 First Avenue - Secondary Suite
161
Schedule E18
Direct Control District Overlay - 137 Orchard Way
162
Schedule E23
Direct Control District Overlay - Lakewood Phase 2B
163
Schedule E25
Direct Control District Overlay - 710 & 712 Third Street, Area/Block A, Plan
0313207, and 380 Ridge Road
165
Schedule E26
Direct Control District Overlay - WestCreek Phase 1
166
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND INTERPRETATION
SECTION 1.1
TITLE OF BYLAW
1. Title: This Bylaw may be cited as the "Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw".
2. Headings and Titles: Headings and Titles within this Bylaw shall be deemed to form a part of
the text of this.
3. Interpretation: In this Bylaw, words used in the singular include the plural., and works using
the masculine gender include the feminine gender.
4. Measurement Standards: In this bylaw, metric measurements shall prevail and govern, and
approximate Imperial equivalents may be indicated following the Metric measurements, for
convenience.
SECTION 1.2
PREVIOUS LEGISLATION
1. Subject to any transitional provisions of this Bylaw, no provision of any other Bylaw with
respect to land use designation, development control, and land use classifications shall apply
to any parts of the Town described in this Bylaw.
2. Land Use Bylaw No. 89-20, as amended, is repealed as of the effective date of this Bylaw.
SECTION 1.3
EFFECTIVE DATE
1. This Bylaw shall come into force at the Third and Final reading of this Bylaw.
SECTION 1.4
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
1. District Equivalencies for the Purpose of Interpreting the Transitional Provisions
Notwithstanding any differences in the regulations of the applicable District and for the
purpose of interpreting the transitional provisions of this Section 4 of the Land Use Bylaw,
Land Use Districts, are deemed to be equivalent to the Land Use Districts of Bylaw No. 89-20,
being as follows:
i.
R1 - Single Detached Residential District
ii.
R1N - Residential Narrow Lot, Single Detached District
iii.
R2 - Mixed Housing District
iv.
R2X - Medium Density Attached Housing District
v.
R3 - High Density Residential District
vi.
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
vii.
MHS - Manufactured Home Subdivision District
viii.
CR - Country Residential District
ix.
CB - Central Business District
x.
CHWY - Highway Commercial District
xi.
C1 - Neighbourhood Commercial District
xii.
DO - Downtown Overlay District
xiii.
M1 - Light Industrial District
xiv.
M2 - General Industrial District
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xv.
P1 - Public Service District
xvi.
AG - General Agricultural District
2. Development Application in Process Prior to
An application for a development permit which is received in its complete and final form prior
to the effective date of this Bylaw shall be processed, and any permit issued shall be in
accordance with Land Use Bylaw No. 89-20 as amended.
SECTION 1.5
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
1. The attached Land Use District Map (Map 1) is part of this Bylaw. The Map specifies the District
Boundaries applying to particular lands in the Town of Strathmore.
2. The format and colour scheme of the Land Use District Map may be changed without an
amendment to this Bylaw, provided no changes to the actual Land Use Districts that are stated
on the map are made.
3. In the case of a dispute over any portion of the boundary of any Land Use District as shown
on the Land Use Maps, its location shall be determined by the following process:
a. Where a district boundary is shown as following a street or lane, it shall be deemed
to follow the centre line.
b. A land use district boundary shall be deemed to be the same as the site boundary in
as much as both boundaries coincide.
c. Where neither a. or b. apply, the location of the district boundaries shall be
determined to be the nearest property line.
d. Where, despite the application of the rules in this Section, the land use district
boundary is still in dispute, its location shall be determined by the Development
Officer, provided that only a minor boundary adjustment is required.
e. If anything other than a minor boundary adjustment is required, as determined at the
sole discretion of the Development Officer, the location of the Land Use District
boundaries shall be determined by Council.
f. Where the Development Officer or Council has determined any part of a land use
district boundary, no further adjustment to it shall be made except by amendment of
this Bylaw.
g. The owners of all properties whose boundaries are affected by a boundary
adjustment dispute shall be notified of the decision in writing.
4. The Downtown Overlay Map (Map 2) illustrates the area for the application of the Downtown
Overlay District.
SECTION 1.6
APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENT
1. Except as otherwise provided in Section 1.15, no development shall be started unless a
Development Permit application for it has been approved and shall not be allowed to continue
unless a Development Permit has been issued.
2. A Development Permit shall conform with this Bylaw and the Act to be valid.
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SECTION 1.7
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION
A person applying for, or in possession of a valid development permit, or not requiring a
Development Permit in respect of a development as described in Section 1.15 of this Bylaw shall
comply with any relevant legislation other than this Bylaw, or the conditions of any documents
registered on a Land Title affecting a building or land.
SECTION 1.8
SECTIONS FOUND INVALID
If one or more provisions of this Bylaw are for any reason declared to be invalid, all remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 1.9
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
1. The position of the Development Officer is hereby established.
2. Council is a Development Authority.
3. The Development Officer, except as detailed below, is a Development Authority, for the
purposes of the Act.
4. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be a Development Officer and may appoint one or more
Development Officers as considered necessary.
5. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as required, may exercise the functions of
the Development Officer.
6. The Development Officer shall receive all applications for development, and
a. Shall review each development application to ascertain whether it is complete in
accordance with the requirements of Section 1.16 of this Bylaw, and shall, if the
application complies with such requirements, receive the application;
b. Shall take into account in the decision of a permit application; utility servicing
requirements, Land Use District requirements and referral agency comments;
c. Shall approve, with or without conditions, all applications for development of a
Permitted Use provided the development complies with the regulations of this Bylaw;
d. May refuse or may approve, with or without conditions, all applications for
development of a Discretionary Use, excavation or stockpiling or grading of soil, or
demolition or removal of buildings;
e. May impose conditions on an approval of a Development Permit application,
including but not limited to access, parking, vehicle stacking, appearance, garbage
enclosures, utilities servicing, patron movement facilities, and outdoor lighting;
f.
Shall refuse an application for development if the development does not comply with
the regulations of this Bylaw, unless variance is granted pursuant to Section 1.9.7 or
1.9.8
g. Shall not receive an application for development if the development is neither a
Permitted nor Discretionary Use in the Land Use District in which the property is
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located. The Development Officer may offer suggestions on the process to be
undertaken by the applicant for the proposal to be received;
h. May refuse an application if a development might have a significant adverse
environmental impact;
i.
Shall provide reasons for the decision where an application is refused;
j.
May refer with their report to Council for its consideration and decision, as an
Approving Authority, any Development Permit application which the Development
Officer considers to significantly affect any statutory plans and which are being
prepared or have been adopted, or any of Council's policies and directions;
k. May refer with this report to Council for its consideration and decision, as an
Approving Authority, any Development Permit Application at the Development
Officer's discretion;
l.
Shall advise the Council and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on questions
relating to the development of land, as required;
m. Shall instruct the applicant as an application for a use which is not listed as a
"Permitted Use" or "Discretionary Use" in the District which the building or land is
situated, of their option of applying to Council for an amendment to this Bylaw, and;
n. Shall sign, issue (if approved), and forward the notice of decision to the applicant all
Development Permit decisions from any of the appropriate Approving Authorities.
7. The Development Officer or Approving Authority may vary the requirements of this Bylaw for
any Development Permit or Certificate of Compliance, subject to the following conditions;
a. The Development shall not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood,
and shall not materially interfere with the use, enjoyment, and value of neighbouring
parcels of land.
b. If the variance exceeds 10%, the Development Officer shall notify adjacent
landowners and may publish in the local paper and/or post on site.
c. Notwithstanding the above variances, the Development Officer or Approving
Authority is bound by the use of the adopted land use designation.
8. The Development Officer or Approving Authority may approve an enlargement, alteration, or
addition to a non-conforming building if the non-conforming building complies with the Uses
prescribed for that land in this Bylaw and the proposed development would not, in their
opinion:
a. Unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood; or
b. Materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment, or value of neighbouring
properties.
9. Certificate of Compliance
a. The Development Officer shall receive all requests for Certificates of Compliance.
b. The Development Officer may issue a compliance based on this or proclaim the
property as legal non-conforming based on a previous Land Use. In both cases the
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determination shall be based solely on the information on the documents provided
and documentation from previous development approvals.
c. The Development Officer may allow variance on the requirements of this for a
Certificate of Compliance, subject to subsection 7 and provided that the terms and
conditions of any development have been met, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
10. Public Inspection of Applications
The Development Officer shall ensure that a Register of Applications is maintained for all
applications for development for a period of seven (7) years. This Register shall be made
available for inspection to any interested person during normal office hours.
11. Maintenance and Inspection of the Bylaw
The Development Officer shall;
a. make available for inspection to the public during normal office hours, copies of this
Bylaw and all subsequent amendments thereto, and
b. charge the specified fee for supplying print copies of this Bylaw to the Public.
12. Development Permits Issued by Fraud, Misrepresentation and Error
Wherever it appears to the Development Officer that a Development Permit has been
obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or has been issued in error, the Development Officer
may suspend, cancel, or amend the Development Permit, as required.
SECTION 1.10
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY
1. The Subdivision Authority for the Town is hereby established.
2. The position of Subdivision Officer is hereby established.
3. The Subdivision Authority for the Town is;
a. Council; and/or
b. Chief Administrative Officer as a Subdivision Officer
4. The Chief Administrative Officer may appoint one or more Subdivision Officers as considered
necessary.
5. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board may exercise the functions of the Subdivision
Authority.
6. The Subdivision Authority is authorized to grant any time extension authorized under the Act.
7. Council may approve, with or without conditions or refuse an application as provided for in
the Act, and any applicable legislation.
8. When the Council is acting as the Subdivision Authority;
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a. Only those elected members of Council in attendance at such a meeting of the
Subdivision Authority, may vote on any matter than before it. The Chief
Administrative Officer, or their designate, may not vote.
b. The decision of the majority of the members present at a meeting duly convened shall
be deemed to be the decision of the whole Subdivision Authority.
9. The Subdivision Officer has the authority to approve, with or without conditions, or refuse all
applications for subdivisions that comprise 10 lots or less; any subdivision on lands where an
Area Structure Plan, Concept Plan or Outline Plan has been approved by Council; or any other
subdivision that the Chief Administrative Officer delegates to the Subdivision Officer in
writing, on a case by case basis.
10. For any other subdivisions not included in the above, the Subdivision Officer shall forward
subdivision applications to Council for a decision.
11. The Subdivision Officer;
a. Shall keep and maintain for the inspection of the public during normal office hours,
copies of all decisions and provide copies to the public at the specified fee;
b. Shall keep a register of all applications for subdivision for a minimum period of seven
(7) years;
c. Shall refer for comment an application for subdivision to an adjacent municipality
when the site is within 60 metres of the Municipal boundaries;
d. Shall solicit comments from adjacent property owners on applications for subdivision;
e. Shall prepare, sign and transmit all notices of decision for an application for
subdivision;
f. Shall review instruments for Land Titles registration for conformity with the
Subdivision Officer or Council's decision;
g. May endorse Land Titles instruments in order to affect the registration of the
subdivision of land.
12. After 30 days from the date of referral to authorities, agencies or landowners, the application
may be dealt with by the Subdivision Officer, whether or not comments have been received.
13. In approving an application for subdivision or the preparation of a report and
recommendation, the Subdivision Authority shall give due consideration to the comments
received from any authority or agency.
14. When sufficient details of the proposed subdivision have not been included with the
application for a subdivision, the Subdivision Officer may return the application to the
applicant for further details, or may hold the application and refuse to continue processing it
until the applicant provides the required information in which case the deadline for making a
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decision may be extended by the amount of time it takes for the applicant to produce the
required information, at the Subdivision Officer's discretion.
15. The Subdivision Officer shall advise the Council and Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board on questions relating to the subdivision of land as required.
16. The Subdivision Officer shall appear before and represent Council at appeal hearings of the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and Municipal Government Board on decisions
on applications for subdivision.
SECTION 1.11
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNCIL
1. Duties with respect to Development Applications, the Council
a. May refuse or may approve, with or without conditions, an application for
development having regard to the regulations of this Bylaw, in a Direct Control
District;
b. May refuse or may approve, with or without conditions, any Development Permit
application which the Development Officer has referred to Council as per section 1.9
(6)(j) or (k) of this Bylaw; and
c. Shall decide on time extensions for those development permits which were initially
approved by Council.
d. The Council may allow a variance of any or all the requirements where the
development would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood,
or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of the neighbouring
parcels of land. Notice of a variance approved by Council is not required to be given.
SECTION 1.12
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT
APPEAL BOARD
1. The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is established as per the Act.
SECTION 1.13
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PEACE OFFICER
1. The Peace Officer has the following authority and responsibility with respect to the Land Use
Bylaw;
a. Respond to and investigate complaints as directed by the Development Officer from
time to time, and
b. Issue warnings, notices, tickets and tags as directed by the Development Officer from
time to time, in accordance with section 1.23 of this Bylaw.
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SECTION 1.14
DEVELOPMENT REFERRALS
1. Notwithstanding any requirements of any statutory plan in effect, the Approving Authority
may refer to the Wheatland County any development application that may be of mutual
interest to the Wheatland County, as determined by the Approving Authority and located
within the area identified as the Referral Area in the Town of Strathmore Municipal
Development Plan.
2. The Development Officer or Council may refer for comment any matter or any application
for a development permit to any authority it deems necessary, and shall give due
consideration to their reply.
3. An application may be held pending comments from referrals for a maximum of 30 days,
unless the applicant has agreed in advance to a longer referral period.
SECTION 1.15
NO DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIRED
1. No Development Permit is required under this Bylaw in respect of the following, provided that
such developments shall comply with the regulations of this Bylaw where applicable;
a. Works of maintenance repair or alteration on a structure, either internally or
externally, if in the opinion of the Development Officer such works do not change the
use or intensity of use of the structure;
b. The completion of a building which was lawfully under construction at the date this
Bylaw comes into full force and effect for which the Approving Authority has issued a
Development Permit, provided that;
i. The building is completed in accordance with the terms of any permit granted
by the Approving Authority, subject to the conditions of that permit, including
timeframe for completion, or
ii. The building, if no permit was required in respect of it, is completed within a
period of twelve (12) months from the date this comes into full force and
effect unless a time extension to this time period shall have been granted by
the Approving Authority;
c. The erection, construction or the maintenance of gates, fences, walls, or other
enclosures of 2m or less in height, or of retaining walls of 1m or less in height,
provided that its erection does not contravene any other provisions of this Bylaw;
d. The erection or installation of machinery need in connection with construction of a
building for which a development permit has been issued, for the period of the
construction;
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e. The construction and maintenance of that part of a public utility placed in or upon a
public thoroughfare or public utility easement;
f.
The use of a building or part thereof as a temporary polling station for a Federal,
Provincial or Municipal election, referendum or plebiscite;
g. An official notice, placard or bulletin required to be displayed pursuant to the
provision of Federal, Provincial or Municipal legislation;
h. One temporary, portable on-site free-standing or fascia sign when properly erected
and secured, and intended for:
i. Advertising the sale or lease of a dwelling unit, provided the sign does not
exceed 1.0 m2 in copy area and 1.5 m in height; or
ii. Advertising the sale or lease of other than a dwelling unit, for which a
development permit has been issued for the development of said property
provided the sign does not exceed 4.5m2; or
iii. Advertising the sale or lease of vacant undeveloped property providing the
sign does not exceed 4.5 m2 in copy area; or
iv. Identifying a construction or demolition project for which a development
permit has been issued for such a project; or
v. Identifying a political campaign, provided the sign is displayed for no more
than 45 days prior to the end of the campaign, is removed within 7 days of
the end of said campaign, and is not higher than 1 metre with a maximum
copy area of 1.5m2, or
vi. Advertising a campaign or drive for a charitable or municipal sponsored
activity or community event;
i.
Window signs, provided the area of the signs do not exceed 50% of the glassed area
of the windows;
j.
The construction, maintenance and repair of patios and decks less than 0.6 m high at
finished grade, private walkways, pathways, and similar works where such works are
wholly contained within the owner's property;
k. The on-site excavation of land, stockpiling or stripping of soil and grading provided
that either the stripping or excavation or grading is part of a development for which
a development permit has been issued, or that the applicant has already signed a
development agreement with the town for the area concerned;
l.
Municipal works, specifically roads, traffic management infrastructure, vehicular and
pedestrian bridges, water and utility installations, substations and pumping stations,
water reservoirs storm and sanitary sewer installations, street furniture and signs,
work depots, public works buildings and facilities, parks and landscaping projects;
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m. The construction of municipal public roadways and walkways, the installation of
utilities and the grading of a site which is the subject of an approved subdivision for
which a development agreement has been duly executed, or the undertaking of
public roadway construction that has been authorized by Council;
n. The placement of a mobile home and any additions or accessory structures in a
Mobile Home Park, where they comply with the provisions of this Bylaw;
o. One on-site sign which does not exceed 0.18 m2 in area used to identify a person's or
a building's name and address;
p. Temporary buildings and protective fences when associated with a construction
project for which a development permit has been issued for such a project;
q. Exterior renovations to any building provided the proposed renovations do not
increase the area of the building and comply with all setback and height requirements
of the applicable land use district;
r. The construction or replacement of an accessory building having an area of less than
10 m2 and that has a height not greater than 4 m;
s. Antenna structures;
t. Home Offices;
u. A change of use on a Site where:
i. The Building in which the Use is to be located is part of an approved
Development Permit;
ii. In the opinion of the Development Officer, the change of use does not change
the intensity of the use of the structure; and
iii. The proposed use is a Permitted Use in the Land Use District and meets all
the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw.
This does not exempt a development from requiring a Building, Plumbing, Electrical
or Gas Permit or from following the requirements in the Town's Sanitary Sewer Fats
Oils and Grease (FOG) Management Policy #4201.
v. A Sea Can placed on an Industrially or Commercially zoned parcel for the purposes of
moving or receipt of a shipment for a period if 28 days or less
i. A building permit may still be required,
ii. If the temporary Sea Can is storing hazardous materials, it must be registered
with the Fire Department
2. If the Development Officer receives a development permit application in respect of the
developments noted in (1) above, they shall advise the applicant that no permit is required
and return their submission, including any fees paid.
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3. Notwithstanding subsection 2 above, the Development Officer may issue a development
permit when the applicant requests a permit to be issued to indicate compliance with this
Bylaw.
SECTION 1.16
REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. Requirements include;
a. An application for a development permit shall not be considered to have been
received until the applicant has submitted all information required pursuant to the
following sections of this Bylaw, and any information specifically required pursuant
to the regulations of the applicable land use district or any other section of this Bylaw,
and until the applicant has paid the appropriate fee specified by the relevant Bylaw
or Policy.
b. Notwithstanding clause a. above, the Development Officer may receive an application
if, in their opinion, the proposed development is such a nature as to enable a decision
to be made on the application without all of the information required in this section.
c. The Development Officer may require an applicant to submit any additional
information as they consider necessary to evaluate a Development Permit
application.
d. Where an application for a development permit is determined to contain incorrect or
incomplete information, no development permit shall be issued until such
information is corrected by the applicant.
e. The approval or issuing of a Development Permit shall not prevent the Development
Officer from requiring the correction of errors in the application, nor from prohibiting
the development being carried out when the same is in violation of this Bylaw.
SECTION 1.17
CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1. The Approving Authority may, with respect to a development permit, impose any conditions
deemed appropriate, having regard to the regulations of this Bylaw, the provisions of any
Statutory Plan and the Act.
2. A Development Permit for a Permitted Use or a Discretionary Use may include conditions
related to;
a. Utility Servicing
b. Site Access
c. Vehicle Management and Parking
d. General Appearance
e. Accessory Uses
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f. Land Use District Requirements
g. Timeframe of Validity of Permit
h. Security
i.
Pedestrian Movement
j.
Landscaping Plan
k. Garbage Storage, and
l.
Signage
3. The Approving Authority may require an applicant, as a condition of issuing a Development
Permit, to enter into agreements to service the property as provided by the Act.
4. The Approving Authority may place conditions that may be:
a. Approval Conditions, or
b. Issuance Conditions
SECTION 1.18
NOTIFICATION, ISSUANCE AND VALIDITY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Notification Methods
1. When an application for a Development Permit is approved for any use, the Notice of Decision
or Permit, as the case may be, shall be delivered to the applicant in a manner acceptable to
the Approving Authority.
2. If the application is for a permitted use that requires a variance pursuant to Section 1.9.7 or
1.9.8 of the Bylaw, or is for a discretionary use, the Development Officer shall also issue a
notice stating the legal description of the property, civic address, and the nature of the use or
development, to be send by ordinary mail to adjacent landowners and may, at the discretion
of the Development Officer;
a. Be published in a local newspaper circulating within the municipality;
b. Be posted conspicuously on the property; or
c. Be published on the Town of Strathmore's website.
3. When an application for a development permit is refused, the Notice of Decision shall be sent
to the applicant by ordinary mail.
4. For the purposes of this Bylaw, notice given by the Development Officer on an application for
a Development Permit is deemed to have been given and to have been received when sent
by the reply method selected by the applicant or by ordinary mail.
a. In the case of a decision of refusal an application for a development permit, seven (7)
days from the date that the Notice of Decision is sent to the applicant, and
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b. In the case of notice as detailed in Subsection (2), seven (7) days from the date the
notice is sent to adjacent landowners.
5. When an application for a development permit has been approved by the Approving
Authority, the development permit shall not be considered valid unless and until all conditions
noted as "Prior to Release Conditions" with the approval of the Permit have been met to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
6. If the development authorized by a Development Permit is not commenced within twelve (12)
months from the date of its issue, and completed within twenty-four (24) months of the
commencement of construction, the permit is deemed to be cancelled, unless an extension
to this period shall first have been granted by the Development Officer.
7. Upon written request by an applicant, the Development Officer, at their sole discretion may
extend a Notice of Decision or Development Permit for an appropriate period beyond its
expiry to allow additional time for the applicant to meet the conditions for issuance of the
Development Permit, or to complete the project to which the Permit applies.
8. A Development Permit, when issued by an Approving Authority, remains valid provided the
use is not abandoned for a period of up to 6 months or comes to the end date noted in the
conditions of the issuance.
9. A Development Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw is not a Building Permit, and construction
shall not commence until a Building Permit has been approved.
10. Subject to Section 13., when an application for a development permit is refused, another
application for a development permit for the same or similar use of the site shall not be made
by the same or any other applicant until six months after the date of the refusal of the
application.
11. When an application for a development permit is refused, another application for a
development on the same site may be made within six months of the date of the refusal of
the application if the application was refused because the application did not comply with this
Bylaw and the development that is the subject of the subsequent application complies with
this Bylaw.
12. Subject to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, any person
a. affected by a decision issued by a Development Officer, or
b. applying for a Development Permit
may appeal the decision of the Development Officer to the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board by filing a written notice of appeal with the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board within 21 days after the date of decision concerning the Development Permit
was made.
13. If the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is served with a notice of an application for
leave to appeal their decision under the Municipal Government Act, such notice shall operate
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to suspend the development permit until final determination of the appeal validates, amends
or revokes the suspended Development Permit.
14. When a development permit has been issued under an application to the Court of Appeal has
been commenced, any action taken by the permit holder in proceeding with the development
prior to the suspension of the Permit is at the sole risk of the Permit holder.
SECTION 1.19
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORMS, NOTICES AND FEES
1. For the purpose of administering the provisions of this Bylaw, the Chief Administrative Officer
may authorize the use of any forms or notices that are required.
2. For the purposes of administering the provisions of this Bylaw, Council may authorize the
imposition of fees or other charges, by way of Bylaw, Policy or Resolution
SECTION 1.20
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS, DECISIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPEAL
1. An Application for subdivision approval shall be made to the Subdivision Officer using the
prescribed form, signed by the owner or their agent.
2. The Subdivision Officer may require an application for multi-lot residential, commercial,
highway commercial and industrial uses to include:
a. A functional servicing report, a traffic impact assessment, a geotechnical assessment,
storm water management plan, historical/archaeological assessment, analysis of the
use of the lands, and other matters as the Development Officer or Approving
Authority may require.
b. Statistics in tabular form showing calculations of the gross area of land in the plan
area and the allocation of that land to streets, lanes, lots, Municipal Reserve,
Municipal and School Reserve, School Reserve and Environmental Reserve.
c. A development phasing plan, if applicable.
d. A plan showing how natural features and views will be preserved.
3. A Subdivision Officer shall take into account in their decision the Design Guidelines for
Subdivision Servicing, Land Use Bylaw and Statutory Plan requirements, and referred agency
comments.
4. A decision on an application for subdivision approval is not an approval to develop, construct,
or build on the land. Site grading, earthwork or any other construction shall not commence
nor proceed until a development agreement has been signed or where applicable, a
development permit has been issued.
5. When an application for a subdivision is approved, with or without conditions, or refused, the
Notice of Decision shall be sent by ordinary mail to the applicant and those persons and
authorities that are required to be given a copy of the application under the Subdivision and
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Development Regulations, and by any other additional means acceptable to the Subdivision
Authority.
6. In their decision to approve an application for subdivision, the Approving Authority may apply
any conditions to ensure the application conforms to this Bylaw, Act, adopted Statutory Plans
or other legislation, including conditions that;
a. Require the applicant to enter into agreements with the municipality as
contemplated by the Act, provided that any security provided as a result shall be
outlined in the Development Agreement accepted by the Subdivision Officer
b. Require the applicant to repair or reinstate, or to pay for the repair or reinstatement,
to original condition, any roads, municipal signage, curbing, sidewalk, boulevard
landscaping and tree planting which may be damaged, destroyed, or otherwise
harmed during construction of the development or subdivision
c. Respect the time within in which a subdivision or any part of it is to be completed
d. Limit the length of time for the phasing of development or subdivision
e. The maximum density of dwelling units, persons or animals that may be allowed to
occupy the site.
SECTION 1.21
RIGHT OF ENTRY
1. Right of Entry procedures shall be governed by the Act.
2. The Chief Administrative Officer, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, the Development
Authority, Subdivision Authority, Peace Officer, or such other person designated by Council,
are "designated officers" for the purposes of Section 1. above, and the Act.
SECTION 1.22
BYLAW CONTRAVENTION
1. Orders and municipal actions to remedy a contravention under this Bylaw shall be governed
by the Act.
SECTION 1.23
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
1. This Bylaw shall be enforced and contravention of any provision contained herein will be
acted upon within the legal authority of the Council and potentially by the Court of Queen's
Bench of Alberta.
2. A person who
a. Contravenes any provision of the Act or the regulations under the Act
b. Contravenes this Bylaw
c. Contravenes an Order under this Bylaw or Act
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d. Contravenes a development permit or subdivision approval or a condition attached
thereto
e. Obstructs or hinders any person in the exercise or performance of their powers or duties
under this Bylaw, the regulations under the Act or this Bylaw
is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties provided in the Act.
3. Any person who commits the following offences under this Bylaw shall be liable for the
prescribed penalties and fines set out below:
a. The fee for commencing a development prior to the issuance of a development permit is
double the applicable fee for the development;
b. The penalty for contravening Section 3.9 5. respecting Recreational, Commercial, and
Motor Vehicle parking is $500.00;
c. The penalty for locating a Sea Can on a parcel in a residential district is $500.00; and
d. The penalty for contravening any provision in Section 3.14 respecting signs is $250.00.
4. Municipal Tags
a. A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Municipal Tag to any
Person whom the Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any
provision of this Bylaw.
b. A Municipal Tag shall be served upon such Person personally, or in the case of a
corporation, by serving the Municipal Tag personally upon the Manager, Secretary or
other Officer of the corporation, or a person apparently in charge of a branch office, or
by mailing a copy to such Person by registered mail.
c. Where personal service cannot be affected upon a Person, a Peace Officer may serve the
Municipal Tag by leaving the Tag with a Person on the premises who has the appearance
of being at least eighteen (18) years of age.
d. A Municipal Tag shall be in a form approved by Council, and shall contain the following
information:
i. The name of the Person to whom the Municipal Tag is issued;
ii. The date of issuance;
iii. A description of the offence, the section number of the Bylaw, and the date on
which the offence occurred;
iv. The appropriate penalty for the offence as specified in the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c.P-34, and any amendments and regulations thereto,
and this Bylaw, as amended by Council from time to time;
v. That the penalty shall be paid within a time prescribed by the Peace Officer in
order to avoid prosecution; and
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vi. Any other information as may be required by the town Council from time to time.
e. Where a Municipal Tag has been issued pursuant to Section 1.24 (2) d), the person to
whom the Municipal Tag has been issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence,
pay to the Town the penalty specified on the Municipal Tag within the time period
provided.
5. Violation Tickets
a. In those cases where a Municipal Tag has been issued and the penalty specified on the
Municipal Tag has not been paid within the prescribed time, the Bylaw Enforcement
Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to Part
II of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto.
b. Notwithstanding Section 1.23(4) above, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized
and empowered to immediately issue a Violation Ticket to any Person whom the Bylaw
Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of
this Bylaw, notwithstanding that a Municipal Tag has not first been issued.
c. Where a Violation Ticket has been issued to a Person pursuant to this Bylaw, that Person
may plead guilty to the offence by submitting to a Clerk of the Provincial Court, the
specified penalty set out on the Violation Ticket at any time prior to the appearance date
indicated on the Violation Ticket.
6. Any written notice, or Order, or decision that is required under any provision of this Bylaw to
be provided to any person shall be deemed to have been so provided if it is;
a. Delivered personally to the person or their agent it is directed to; or
b. Mailed by certified mail to the last known address of the person it is directed to; or
c. Left with any agent or employee or resident at the last known address of the person to
whom it is directed.
7. Paying a penalty or pleading guilty does not constitute an approval to continue the activity in
violation of the Land Use Bylaw.
SECTION 1.24
LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS
1. Any person applying to amend any part of this Bylaw shall apply in writing to the Council on
the required form, accompanied by the appropriate application and any necessary drawing
or documentation.
2. The Town of Strathmore, at its sole discretion may initiate any amendment to this Bylaw.
SECTION 1.25
TEMPORARY PERMITS
1. The Approving Authority may, except in Residential Districts, approve an application for
discretionary use for any temporary period of time.
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2. If the subject lands are in a Residential District, the Approving Authority may only approve an
application for temporary development if the application is for a Residential Sales Centre.
3. A Temporary Permit may be issued for the stripping and grading of lands in any District where
an engineered stamped drawing for the grading of the lands approved by the Town's engineer
is submitted with the application.
4. A Temporary Permit may be issued for a period of up to one year, with extensions granted at
the sole discretion of the Approving Authority.
5. A Temporary Building shall consist of a building constructed without any foundation below
grade or any other building determined by the Approving Authority to be temporary as a
condition to the issuance of the development permit.
SECTION 1.26
NON CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
1. Non-conforming use and non-conforming buildings shall be governed by the Municipal
Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter M-26.
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SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
This section outlines the definitions for all uses and terms utilized in the Land Use Bylaw for interpretation
of the bylaw. Where applicable, terms and words in this By-law defined by the Municipal Government
Act shall take precedence. For words and terms not included in this section, reference should be made to
Webster's Third New International Dictionary.
Where a proposed Development does not meet the definition of any Use, or meets the definition of two
or more Use definitions, the Development Officer may, at their discretion, deem that the use meets the
definition of the Use which it considers to be the most appropriate in character and purpose. A Use
determined in this manner shall always be a considered a Discretionary Use for that Development.
Other terms and words are defined as follows:
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1.
Abut or Abutting means contiguous and adjoining.
2.
Accessory Building or Accessory Use means a use or a building which, in the opinion of the
Approving Authority, is naturally or normally incidental and subordinate to the Principal Use
or Building located on the same site. This Use includes private detached Garages, private
swimming pools, private sheds or private greenhouses.
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit is a Secondary Residential Unit located on the same lot as a
Principal Building. Accessory Dwelling Units are self-contained living spaces that include
their own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping areas.
3.
Act means the Municipal Government Act RSA 2000 Chapter M-26, as amended.
4.
Addition means any subsequent external construction to an existing building which results
in increasing the building's area or external dimensions in any manner.
5.
Adult Entertainment means a facility where live performances, motion pictures, videos,
slides or any type of electronic or photographic reproductions, the main feature of which is
nudity or partial nudity of any person, are performed in the show or where such materials
are sold or rented and at all times are kept physically separate from the entrance area, display
windows or any other goods for sale on the premises and are only available to persons proven
to be over the age of 18 years.
6.
Adjacent means contiguous and abutting or would be contiguous and abutting if not for an
intervening street, lane, river, stream, railway, utility right of way, or land that is identified as
reserve land on a Certificate of Title and, including, but not limited to, Municipal Reserve and
Environmental Reserve.
7.
Agricultural Building/Structure means a facility or building normally associated with and
generally essential to the operation of an agricultural use. Such structures and facilities shall
include, but are not limited to; machine sheds, storage sheds, granaries, grain bins for the
storage of on-farm produced crop products, silos, animal housing facilities, animal feeing
floors, repair shop etc.
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Agricultural Operation means an agricultural operation as defined in the Agricultural
Operation Practices Act; (MGA, Part 17, Section 616(a)) and shall not include confined feeding
operations.
9.
Agricultural Processing - Major means a large-scale business operation that includes the use
of land and/or a building for the upgrading of a product for distribution or sale that was
originally produced in an agricultural operation. Due to the large-scale nature of the business,
the agricultural products may be produced onsite or offsite. An Agricultural Processing -
Major operation may produce some offsite impacts such as noise, appearance, or odour. A
Cannabis Micro Production Facility is excluded from this use.
10.
Agricultural Processing - Minor means a facility employing two (2) or less full time equivalent
non-residents of the property where agricultural produce, such as, but not limited to, meats,
grains, legumes, poultry, swine and dairy products are collected, sorted, washed,
slaughtered, cleaned, dusted, waxed, cooked, cured, smoked or otherwise prepared or
processed and from which such produce is shipped off-site for further processing.
11.
Agricultural Processing and Manufacturing means
(a) Facilities which store, process, manufacture, assemble, produce or package food,
agricultural products, or other products originally produced in an agricultural
operation, including grains, vegetables, raw food, animal products, and non-food crops
for wholesale or direct sale purposes, and
(b) Any associated or related research and development and administration for such
facilities.
12.
Approval Conditions means one or more actions the developer must complete prior to the
approval being issued.
13.
Approval Date means the date a Development Permit is dated and signed by the Approving
Authority in the course of their duties.
14.
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor means a sport facility where the users are active
participants or spectators, including racquet courts, gymnasia, weight lifting, exercise classes,
arenas, swimming pools, bowling alleys or stadia and includes ancillary uses such as
cafeterias, pro-shop and amusement arcades exclusively servicing the users of the facility.
15.
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor means development providing facilities which
are available to the public at large for sports and active recreation conducted outdoors.
Typical Uses include golf courses, driving ranges, sports fields, outdoor tennis courts,
unenclosed ice surfaces or rinks, athletic fields, boating facilities, outdoor swimming pools,
bowling greens, riding stables and fitness trails.
16.
Auctioneering Establishments means development specifically intended for the auctioning
of goods, equipment and livestock, including any necessary temporary storage.
17.
Auto Body and Paint Shop means development where bodies of motor vehicles are repaired
or painted or both. Auto Body and Paint Shops may have activities associated with the use,
including auto parts, equipment, scrap, and other materials located outside of a building
provided they are contained within a screened enclosure.
18.
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops means development used for the servicing and
mechanical repair of automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and similar vehicles, and the
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sale, installation or servicing of related accessories and parts. This Use Class includes
transmission shops, muffler shops, tire shops, automotive glass shop, and upholstery shops,
but does not include body repair and paint shops, and Automotive Services.
19.
Automotive and Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals means development used for the retail
sale and rental of new or used automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers, boats,
travel trailers or similar light recreational vehicles or crafts, together with incidental
maintenance services and sale of parts. This Use includes automobile dealerships, car rental
agencies and motorcycle dealerships.
20.
Automotive Service means an establishment for the sale of automotive fuel, lubricating oils
and associated automotive fluids, providing rapid cleaning and lubrication to motor vehicles
and may also include an accessory service and repair facility, automotive parts sales, a towing
service or convenience store, and gas bars.
21.
Approved means, when used in reference to a Development Permit, approved with or
without conditions by the Approving Authority.
22.
Approving Authority means the Development Authority, Subdivision Authority, Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board, or Council, as the case may be.
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23.
Balcony means a horizontal structure adjoining a building above the first storey floor level
and intended for use as a private outdoor amenity space with access only from within the
building.
24.
Basement means the portion of a building or structure which is wholly or partially below
grade and has no more than 1.8m (5.9 ft.) of its height lying above grade and below the
finished level of the floor directly above. A basement does not constitute a storey for the
purpose of this By-law.
25.
Bed and Breakfast mean an accessory use carried on within an owner-occupied Dwelling
where temporary accommodation is provided for a fee, and breakfast is the only meal served.
26.
Bedroom means a room or a group of two or more rooms intended to be used for sleeping
but not equipped with self-contained cooking facilities.
27.
Advertising Bench: means a Sign affixed to, painted on, or placed upon a part of a bench and;
28.
Buffer means a row or a like massing of trees or shrubs, earth berms, or fencing to provide
visual screening, noise abatement, and separation between sites, districts and non-
compatible uses.
29.
Building includes anything constructed or placed on, in over or under land but does not
include a highway or public roadway or a bridge forming part of a highway or public roadway.
30.
Building area means the total floor area of a building at grade level, measured from the
outside surface of the exterior walls, including cantilevers.
31.
Bus Services means development used for passenger bus and transportation purposes and
includes baggage and freight handling. Typical uses include bus terminals and bus charters.
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Caliper means the diameter of the trunk of a tree measured at 300 millimetres above the
ground.
33.
Cannabis Micro Production Facility means a development where
(a) where cannabis is grown, propagated, processed, packaged, tested, destroyed, or
stored; and
(b) where the total surface area where cannabis plants are grown, cultivated propagated
or harvested does not exceed 200 m2, in accordance with a license issued by Health
Canada.
34.
Cannabis Store means a use that is licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
(a) where cannabis is sold for consumption off the premises and where cannabis must not
be consumed on the premises;
(b) that may include the ancillary sale or rental of merchandise to customers; and
(c) where counselling on cannabis may be provided.
35.
Campground means development of land which has been planned and improved for the
seasonal short-term use of holiday trailers, motor homes, tents, campers and similar
recreational vehicles, and is not used as year-round storage, or accommodation for
residential use. Typical uses include tourist trailer parks, campsites and tenting grounds.
36.
Cemeteries means development of a parcel of land primarily as landscaped open space for
the final disposal of deceased persons and may include columbarium and mausoleums.
37.
Certificate of Compliance means a document signed by the Development Officer, certifying
that a development is in accordance with this By-law with respect to property line setback
requirements as represented on a current Alberta Land Surveyors' Real Property Report or
an Alberta Land Surveyors' Real Property Report or Survey Certificate that is older than three
months and supported by an affidavit that the Real Property Report or Survey Certificate is
an accurate representation of the development on the property.
38.
Child Care Services means development that may or may not be licensed by the Province, to
provide daytime personal care and education to children. Typical uses include daycare
centres, day homes, day nurseries, nursery schools and play schools, but does not include
Education Services.
39.
Community Building and Facility means a facility which is owned or leased by a community
association or group, non-profit organization, or corporate entity for the purposes of public
service, use or recreation.
40.
Community Gardens means development used by a non-profit organization for the
growing of vegetables, fruit or flowers, or for horticultural education on an area of land
where the land may be divided into plots for the use by members of the organization.
41.
Contractor Services, General means development used for the provision of building
construction, landscaping, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road
construction, sewer or similar services of a construction nature, which require on-site storage
space for materials, construction equipment or vehicles normally associated with the
contractor service. This Use also includes activities involving the rental of equipment
associated with above, and interior manufacturing when accessory to the Use and where
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there is minimal impact to adjacent Development. Any sales, display, office or technical
support service areas shall be accessory to the principal Use only.
42.
Contractor Services, Limited means development used for the provision of electrical,
plumbing, heating, painting and similar contractor services and the accessory sale of goods
normally associated with the contractor services. It also includes activities for the provision
of repair services to goods, equipment and appliances normally found within the home. In
all cases, materials are kept within an enclosed building.
43.
Commercial Vehicle means a motor-driven vehicle used for commercial purposes on public
roads, including for the transportation of goods, wares and other merchandise, motor
coaches carrying passengers, and trailers and semi-trailers and tractors when used in
combination with trailers and semi-trailers, while excepting such vehicles as are run only
upon rails or tracks.
44.
Corner Visibility Triangle means a triangular area formed on the corner site by the two street
property lines and a straight line which intersects 7.5m (24.6 ft.) from the corner where they
meet, illustrated as follows:
45.
Council means the Municipal Council of the Town of Strathmore.
46.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime prevention philosophy
that proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the
fear and incidence of crime, as well as an improvement in the quality of life.
47.
Cultural Facilities means a facility used for the enjoyment and entertainment of the public
and may include art galleries, museums, libraries, planetariums, libraries, performing arts
buildings or such like uses.
48.
Custodial Dwelling Unit means a development containing one dwelling unit for those
persons guarding, protecting, or maintaining a facility or a parcel of land and is incidental or
subordinate to the principal use of the land or facility.
49.
Custom Manufacturing Establishments means development used for small scale on-site
production and retail sale of goods by hand manufacturing, primarily involving the use of
hand tools provided such developments have few production employees. Typical uses
include jewelry, toy and musical instrument manufacturing, gunsmiths, pottery and sculpture
studios, bakeries and butchers.
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50.
Deck means an uncovered horizontal structure with a surface height greater than 0.6 metres
above grade at any point, but generally no higher than the first storey floor level, and
intended for use as a private outdoor amenity space.
51.
Density means the number of dwelling units on a site expressed in dwelling units per gross
or net acre or hectare.
52.
Density, Gross means the maximum number of dwelling units permitted for each hectare (or
acre) of land and includes all lands within the site except Environmental Reserve as defined
by the Act.
53.
Density, Net means the number of dwelling units allowed for each hectare (or acre) of land
but does not include those lands within the site required for public roads, public utility lots,
environmental reserve or municipal and school reserve.
54.
Detention and Correction Services means development for the purpose of holding,
confining, treating, or rehabilitating persons. Typical uses may include jails, remand centres,
correction centres, and drug treatment and alcohol rehabilitation centres.
55.
Development means
(a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them,
(b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction
or placing of any of them on, in, over or under land,
(c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that
results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building, or
(d) a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land
or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the
land or building
56.
Development Permit means an application for a development that conforms to the Land Use
Bylaw, which may be refused or approved with or without conditions by the Development
Officer or the Approving Authority.
57.
District means a Section contained in this Bylaw which regulates the use and development
of an area of land as depicted Land Use District on the Map.
58.
Double Fronting Site means a site which abuts two streets which are parallel or nearly
parallel in the vicinity of the site.
59.
Drive-through Food Services, means development used for food and beverage which offers
a menu for rapid customer service and includes one or more of the following features drive
through pick up services, inside seating, on-site parking.
60.
Dwelling or Dwelling Unit means at least one self-contained room provided with sleeping
and cooking facilities, intended for domestic use, and used or intended to be used
permanently or semi-permanently as a residence.
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Eating and Drinking Establishments, Major, means development where food and beverages
are prepared and offered for sale to the public from establishments which are characterized
by one or more of the following features: the provision of theatre, dancing or comedy
entertainment; facilities primarily intended for the on-premise catering of food to large
groups; and facilities primarily intended for the provision and consumption of alcoholic
beverages which have a seating capacity for 50 or more persons. Typical uses include
beverage rooms, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, theatre restaurants and banquet facilities.
62.
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor, means development where food and beverages
are prepared and offered for sale to the public, for consumption within the premises and off
the site. Such developments shall have a seating capacity not to exceed 50 persons. This Use
Class includes neighbourhood pubs, licensed restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, tea rooms and
take out restaurants. This Class of Use does not include Drive-through Food Services.
63.
Education Services means development involving assembly for educational, training or
instruction purposes, and includes the administrative offices required for the provision of
such services on the same site and Child Care Services as an Accessory Use. This Use includes
public and private schools, community colleges, and their administrative offices, remote
university campuses, and trade schools.
64.
Emergency Shelter means a development that
(a) may provide transitional housing for people in need of shelter;
(b) provides staff supervision of the people being accommodated at all times the facility
is in operation;
(c) may provide temporary accommodation for persons in need of short-term
accommodation;
(d) may offer health, education, and other programs and services to the population the
development serves; and
(e) may provide food preparation, a kitchen or an eating area for the staff or the
population that the development serves.
65.
Equestrian Facilities means a facility for the training, exercising and boarding of horses and
is used for horse shows, rodeos or similar events.
66.
Equipment and Storage Yard means a development:
(a) Where goods, materials, supplies and unoccupied manufactured homes are stored
outdoors;
(b) Where large vehicles and equipment used in road or building construction, oilfield
development or similar industries are stored when they are not in use and where such
vehicles or equipment may be cleaned or serviced;
(c) Where the sale or the rental of the items described in (a) above and the sale and rental
of large vehicles and equipment may be allowed at the discretion of the Approving
Authority provided a development permit specifically authorizes the sales or rental of
these items;
(d) That does not include the storage of waste materials, derelict equipment or derelict
vehicles; and
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(e) That may include a building for the purposes of administering the development.
67.
Excavation means digging, scraping or gouging soils, sand, gravel or other materials from the
ground. Stripping shall have a similar meaning.
68.
Existing means existing with all necessary Development Permits as of the date of adoption
of this Bylaw.
69.
Extended Medical Treatment Services means development providing room, board, and
surgical or other medical treatment for the sick, injured or infirm, including out-patient
services and accessory staff residences. Typical uses include hospitals, sanitaria, nursing
homes, convalescent homes, isolation facilities, auxiliary hospitals, and detox centres.
70.
Extensive Agricultural means system of tillage and animal husbandry, through which one
may gain livelihood from large areas of land by the raising of crops or the rearing of livestock
either separately or in conjunction with one another in unified operation and includes
buildings and other structures incidental to the operation.
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71.
Farm means development for the primary production of farm products such as wheat or
other grains, vegetables or other field crops and grazing of horses, cattle, sheep or exotic
animals. This Use includes one Dwelling, and a second or additional Dwelling for farm help.
72.
Fence means a vertical physical barrier intended to provide visual screening or to prevent
unauthorized access which is not an artificial embankment such as a retaining wall.
73.
Firing Range means an indoor facility where firearms are discharged for recreation, sport or
training purposes and may provide seating for occasional viewing of the sport associated with
the firing range and meets all of the regulations for firearms possession. This does not include
outdoor firing ranges.
74.
Fleet Services means a business using a fleet of vehicles for the delivery of people, goods or
services. This Use Class includes taxi services and messenger and courier services, but does
not include Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Rentals, or Bus Services or moving or
cartage firms involving trucks or bus line terminals.
75.
Frontage means, where used with reference to residential development, the lineal distance
measured along the Front Property Line; and where used with reference to non-residential
development, the length of the property line of any part of a separate business development
which is parallel to, and abuts, a public roadway, not including a lane, which is directly
accessible from the development.
76.
Functional Servicing Study means a study providing engineering information on a
development for water, sanitary sewer, storm water and roads, to the satisfaction of the
Town of Strathmore.
77.
Funeral Home means development used for the preparation of the deceased for burial or
cremation, and the holding of funeral services. This Use includes funeral homes and
undertaking establishments.
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Garage means an accessory building or part of a principal building designed and used
primarily for the storage of private motor vehicles.
79.
Garage Suite means a second Accessory Dwelling Unit on a parcel located above or adjacent
to a Garage structure, it serves as a separate living space from the Principal Building.
a. Garden Suite means a second Accessory Dwelling Unit on a parcel, to be used as a
separate accommodation that is accessory to the Principal Building and may be a
standalone unit.
80.
Gas Bar means development for the retail sale of gasoline and other petroleum shall not sell
or store bulk propane. This Use Class does not include Automotive Services.
81.
General Industrial, Major means development used principally for one or more of the
following activities, where such activities are likely to have an impact on the environment or
adjacent land uses, by virtue of its potential emissions, effects or appearance:
(a) the processing of raw materials;
(b) the manufacturing or assembling of semi-finished or finished goods, products or
equipment;
(c) the cleaning, servicing, repairing or testing of materials, goods and equipment
normally associated with industrial or commercial businesses or cleaning, servicing or
repair operations to goods and equipment associated with personal or household use,
where such operations have impacts that would make them incompatible in non-
industrial districts or adjacent to residential districts;
(d) the storage or transshipping or materials, goods and equipment, including the outdoor
storage of the same;
(e) the sale or rental of heavy vehicles, machinery or equipment; and
(f) any indoor display, office, technical or administrative support areas or any retail sale
operations shall be accessory to the activities identified above, including Automotive
and Equipment Repair Shops, at the discretion of the Approving Authority.
82.
General Industrial, Minor means development used principally for one or more of the
following activities and where such activities are likely to have a negligible impact on the
environment or adjacent land uses by virtue of its appearance, noise, size, odour, or other
operational characteristics:
(a) the manufacturing or assembling of semi-finished or finished goods, products, or
equipment;
(b) the cleaning, servicing, repairing or testing of materials, goods and equipment
normally associated with industrial or commercial businesses or cleaning, servicing and
repair operations to goods and equipment associated with personal or household use,
where such operations have impacts that would make them incompatible in non-
industrial districts or adjacent to residential districts;
(c) the storage or transshipping of materials, goods and equipment;
(d) the distribution and sale of materials, goods and equipment to institutions or industrial
and commercial businesses for their direct use or to Retail Stores or other sales use
Classes defined this Bylaw or resale to individual customers;
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(e) the training of personnel in General Industrial operations; and
(f) any indoor display, office, technical or administrative support areas or any retail sale
operations shall be accessory to the activities identified above, including Automotive
and Equipment Repair Shops and Recycling Depots, Composting Depots, and Landfill
Sites, at the discretion of the Approving Authority.
83.
Government Services means development providing municipal, provincial or federal
government services directly to the public. This Use does not include Protective and
Emergency Services, Detention and Correction Services, Minor or Major Impact Utility
Services or Education Services.
84.
Grade means the elevation of the natural ground level of the site, or the finished level of the
ground adjoining a building at all exterior walls or the level of the ground established by an
approved grade plan, as the case may be.
85.
Grade Plan means, a drawing or specification prepared by a professional engineer or a
member of a similar profession which specifies elevations for building floors and foundations,
streets, lanes, walks and the finished ground level of the site.
86.
Grading means work done on land to change or adjust the grade of a property, normally
according to a grading plan.
87.
Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries means development used primarily for the raising, storage
and sale of bedding, household and ornamental plants.
88.
Gross Usable Floor Area (GUFA) means the total horizontal area of every enclosed floor,
basement and mezzanine used exclusively by a single use area in a building and is measured
from the exterior face of the exterior wall and the centerline of an interior partition wall that
separates at least two uses but does not include:
(a) elevator shafts, stairwells, and common corridors and halls available to more than one
use;
(b) crawl spaces and areas below grade used for storage and not accessible to the public;
(c) mechanical or electrical rooms;
(d) indoor garbage or recycling storage; and
(e) areas used for parking and loading.
89.
Group Homes means development consisting of the use of a building as a primarily
residential facility which is authorized, licensed or certified by the Province to provide room
and board for six residents or less, exclusive of staff, for foster children or disabled persons,
and which may be for the personal rehabilitation of its residents either through self-help or
professional care, guidance and supervision. The occupants shall live together as a single
housekeeping group and using cooking facilities shared in common. This Use does not
include Detention and Correction services, but does include "halfway houses" of six residents
or less, excluding staff.
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Health Services means development used for the provision of physical and mental health
services on an out-patient basis. Services may be of a preventative, diagnostic, treatment,
therapeutic, rehabilitative or counseling nature. Typical uses include medical and dental
offices, health clinics, laboratories for testing, radiology and counseling services.
92.
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales/Rentals - means development used for the sale or
rental of heavy vehicles, machinery or mechanical equipment, typically used in the building,
road, pipeline, oilfield and mining construction industries, manufacturing, assembling and
processing operations and agricultural production. This Use Class does not include Truck and
Mobile Home Sales /Rentals.
93.
Height means, when used with reference to a building or structure, the average vertical
distance between finished grade and the apex of the roof line measured at the front and rear
corners of a building or structure, excluding a roof stairway entrance, elevator shaft,
ventilating fan, sky light, steeple, chimney, smoke, vapor or ventilation stack, fire or parapet
wall, flag pole, antenna or similar device not structurally essential to the building or structure,
as per the sketch below:
94.
Home Occupation means a business, occupation, trade, profession, or craft carried on by an
occupant of a dwelling unit as a use secondary to the residential use of the dwelling, and
which does not change the character of the building in which it is located. A home occupation
may include, but is not restricted to, hairdressing and cutting, dressmaking, millinery and
similar domestic crafts, music and/or dance instruction, minor repairs to household
equipment, eating and drinking establishments, minor, a bed and breakfast establishment, a
day home, and tutoring.
95.
Home Office means development consisting of the use of a Dwelling as a "desk-and-phone"
operation only by a person who occupies the Dwelling as their private residence. There shall
be no warehousing of goods and no client contact in the home. A Home Office may include,
but is not restricted to, the offices of accountants and bookkeepers, business and
professional consultants, contractors, and catalogue and internet sales.
96.
Hospital means a use, other than a nursing home, that is authorized by the Hospitals Act RSA
2000 that provides facilities for the care of diseased, injured, sick or mentally disordered
people.
97.
Hotel means development used for the provision of rooms or suites for temporary sleeping
accommodation, where the rooms have access from a common interior corridor. Hotels may
include accessory Public Assembly Establishments, meeting rooms, Personal Service Shops,
Minor Amusement Establishments and a manager's suite or residence. Motel has a similar
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definition but is not required to provide a common interior corridor and may have individual
access from the exterior.
98.
Housing, Apartment means a building designed with one main water, sewer, electrical,
telecommunication service and a common entrance to serve the building, and contains three
or more dwelling units and other common areas and facilities.
99.
Housing, Attached means a structure designed and built to contain three or more dwelling
units separated from each other by a firewall with each unit having separate entrances from
grade level.
100. Housing, Duplex means development consisting of a building containing two Dwellings, with
one Dwelling above the other. Each unit shall have separate and individual entrance.
102. Housing, Security, means a dwelling unit, provided on site, for the sole purpose of housing a
24 hour security person.
103. Housing, Semi-Detached means development consisting of a building containing two side by
side Dwelling Units. Each dwelling shall have separate, individual, and direct access to grade.
104. Housing, Senior's means a development consisting of a building containing Sleeping Units,
where lodging or sleeping accommodation with or without meals is provided for
remuneration. Typical uses include housing and lodges for Senior Citizens.
105. Housing, Single Detached means development consisting of a building containing not more
than one Dwelling Unit, which is separate from any other Dwelling Unit or building. This Use
does not include Modular Homes.
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106. Industrial/Construction Vehicle means a motor vehicle, capable of legally travelling on a
public road that is to be used for industrial and not personal purposes.
107. Internal Lot means a lot other than a corner lot.
108. Issuance Conditions means conditions which will be addressed and/or completed through
the time frame of the Permit.
109. Issue date means the date an order under the Act is dated and signed by the Approving
Authority, or conditions being met prior to when a Development Permit is deemed issued, as
the case may be.
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110. Kennel means a development where domestic animals normally considered to be household
pets are cared for, maintained, boarded, bred or trained whether or not the owner receives
compensation for such activities. This may include outdoor enclosures, pens, runs or exercise
yards and may provide the incidental sales of products relation to the services provided by
the use.
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111. Lane means a public thoroughfare of a maximum 9m (29.5 ft.) wide right-of-way, which
provides a secondary means of access to a site.
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112. Landscaping means the modification and enhancement of a site through the use of either or
both of soft landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, hedges, grass and
ground cover, or of hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick,
stone, concrete, tile and wood.
113. Libraries and Cultural Exhibits means development for the collection of literary, artistic,
musical and similar reference materials in the form of books, manuscripts, recordings and
films for public use, or a development for the collection, preservation and public exhibition
of works or objects of historical, scientific or artistic value. Typical uses include libraries,
museums and art galleries.
114. Liquor Store means a building, or portion thereof, licensed by the Province to sell alcohol.
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115. Manufactured Home means a prefabricated building consisting of one dwelling unit, other
than a modular single detached dwelling, that is constructed in a factory and includes:
(a) a Single-Wide Manufactured Home that consists of a single module; and
(b) a Sectional Manufactured Home that consists of 2 modules designed by the factory to
be joined together to form a single dwelling unit on delivery to site.
116. Market Garden means the growing of vegetables and/or fruit for commercial purposes. This
includes an area for the display and sale of goods or produce grown or raised on site.
117. Mini or Self Storage means a use where goods are stored in one or more buildings including
the use of sea cans, where the building is made up of separate compartments and each
compartment has separate access; and, may be available to the general public for the storage
of personal items not including any flammable or hazardous goods; and, may include the
administrative functions associated with the business and may incorporate custodial
quarters for the custodian of the facility.
118. Mixed Use Building means a building used partly for residential and partly for non-residential
uses and must include a component of both.
119. Mobile Home Lot means the area allotted for the installation of one Mobile Home and may
be either a leased lot or a bare-land condominium lot depending on whether the lot is located
in a Mobile Home Park or a Mobile Home Subdivision.
120. Municipal Sustainable Housing means Dwellings and Dwelling Units for households which
occupy housing that falls below any of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC) dwelling adequacy, suitability or affordability standards, and which would otherwise
have to spend 30% or more of their before-tax income to pay for the median rent of
alternative local marketing housing that meets all three standards, and is municipally
sponsored.
121. Municipality means the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Strathmore and its legal
successors and, when the context requires, the area of land contained within its corporate
limits.
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122. Natural Habitat Areas means development used primarily for the protection, and
preservation of public or private lands as habitats for wildlife and native vegetation. Typical
uses include water fowl nesting ponds, storm water storage ponds, wildlife sanctuaries,
pathways and wildlife observations sites.
123. Non-conforming Use or Building means a lawful specific use
(a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully under
construction at the date a land use bylaw affecting the land or building becomes
effective, and
(b) that on the date the land use bylaw becomes effective does not, or in the case of a
building under construction will not, comply with the land use bylaw shall have the
same definition as in the Act.
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124. Offensive or objectionable means a use or development which by its nature or form, creates
or is liable to create noise, vibration, smoke, dust or other particulate matter, odour, toxic or
non-toxic matter, radiation hazard, fire or explosive hazard, heat, humidity, glare, unsightly
storage of goods and materials, or any other condition, that in the opinion of the Approving
Authority may be or become hazardous or injurious to health or safety, or is offensive to the
senses, or which adversely affects the amenities of the neighbourhood or otherwise
interferes with or may interfere with the normal enjoyment of any land, building, or
structure.
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125. Parapet means a low wall or railing to protect the edge of a roof.
126. Parking means a development providing vehicular parking, either independent of or integral
to an approved use, and may comprise open lots or structures for payment or provided at no
cost.
127. Party Wall means either a wall erected at, or upon, a line separating two parcels of land each
which is, or capable of being, a separate legal parcel subdivided under the Act, 2000, as
amended, or a wall separating two dwellings each of which is, or capable of being, a separate
legal parcel divided under the Condominium Act, as amended.
128. Peace Officer means any member of the RCMP, Peace Officer appointed pursuant to the
Alberta Peace Officers Act or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer employed by the Municipality.
129. Personal Service Shops means development used for the provision of personal services to an
individual which are related to the care and appearance of the body, or the cleaning and
repair of the personal effects. This Use Class includes barbershops, hairdressers, beauty
salons, tailors, dressmakers, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning establishments, and
laundromats.
130. Pet Care Facility means a development where domestic animals, normally considered to be
household pets are washed, groomed, or boarded during the day only, with no overnight
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stays or outdoor runs, pens or exercise yards and may provide for the incidental sale of
products related to the services provided.
131. Private Clubs means development used for the meeting, social or recreational activities of
members of a non-profit philanthropic, social service, athletic, business or fraternal
organization, without on-site residences. Private Clubs may include facilities for eating,
drinking and assembly.
132. Private Recreation Vehicle Storage means a development:
(a) where recreational vehicles are stored when they are not in use; and
(b) that does not include or involve
i.
the storage of equipment or dilapidated vehicles; or
ii.
the servicing, cleaning, repairing, production, display or sale of recreational
vehicles either in a building or outdoors; and
iii.
that may include a building for the purposes of administering the development.
133. Professional Offices and Office Support Services means development primarily used for the
provision of financial, general professional, management, administrative or consulting
services, or development used to provide support services to businesses such as printing,
binding, photographic processing, office maintenance or custodial services, office security,
and the sale, rental, repair or servicing of office equipment.
134. Property line, Front means the property line separating a lot from an abutting street. In the
case of a Corner Site, the Front Line is the shorter of the property lines abutting a street.
135. Protective Emergency Services means development that provides fire, police or emergency
medical services and where such service is publicly-owned or administered to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
136. Public Assembly Establishments, Minor means development providing facilities within any
building, room or area for less than 100 people for social or recreational purposes including
participants and spectators where food and/or beverages may be served.
137. Public Assembly Establishments, Major means development providing facilities within any
building, room or area for over 100 people for social or recreational purposes including
participants and spectators where food and/or beverage may be served. This use includes
ancillary uses such as cafeterias, pro-shop, and arcades exclusively servicing the users of the
facility.
138. Public Parks means development of public land specifically designed or reserved for the
general public for active or passive recreational use and includes all natural and man-made
landscaping, facilities, playing fields, buildings and other structures that are consistent with
the general purposes of public parkland, whether or not such recreational facilities are
publicly operated or operated by other organizations pursuant to arrangements with the
public entity owning the park. Typical uses include tot lots, picnic grounds, pedestrian trails,
and paths, landscaped buffers, playgrounds and water features.
139. Principal Building means a building, which in the opinion of the Approving Authority:
(a) Occupies the major or the central portion of the site; or
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(b) Is the chief or the main one among the buildings on the site; or
(c) Constitutes by reason of its Use the primary purpose for which the site is used.
140. Property Line, Rear means either the property line of a lot which is furthest from and
opposite the Front Property Line or where there is no such property line, the point of
intersection of any property lines other than a Front Property Line which is furthest from and
opposite the Front Property Line.
141. Property Line, Side means the property line of a lot other than a Front Property Line or Rear
Property Line.
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142. Recreational Vehicle means a vehicle or portable structure designed to be carried on a motor
vehicle, or else designed and built to be transported on its own wheels, that is used to provide
temporary living accommodation for travel and/or recreational purposes, which includes but
is not limited to motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, truck campers, and tent trailers.
143. Recycling Depots means development used for the buying and temporary storage of bottles,
cans, newspapers and similar household goods for reuse and recycling, where all storage is
contained within an enclosed building. Typical uses include newspaper recycling
establishments and bottle depots.
144. Religious Assembly means development available for the purpose of divine worship and
related religious, philanthropic or social activities and includes accessory residences for
clergy and related religious workers, meeting rooms, classrooms, dormitories and other
buildings. Typical uses include churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues and parish
halls.
145. Residential Care means a development
(a)
where physical, social or mental care is provided to 7 or more persons
who live full-time in the facility; and
(b)
that must provide at least 1 staff person at the development at all times.
146. Residential, Rural means development for small-scale, agricultural pursuits ancillary to rural
residential uses. This Use shall be developed so that it will not unduly interfere with the
general enjoyment of adjacent property. Typical uses include small scale market gardens.
Animals shall be kept for the use or enjoyment of the householder only.
147. Residential Sales Centre 1 means a temporary sales office located in a house planned for sale
as a residential unit.
148. Residential Sales Centre 2 means a temporary building or structure used for a limited period
of time for the purpose of marketing residential land or buildings.
149. Retail Stores, Convenience means development used for the retail sale of those goods
required by area residents or employees on a day-to-day basis, from business premises which
do not exceed 186m2 in gross floor area. Typical uses include small food stores, and variety
stores selling confectionery, tobacco, groceries, beverages, pharmaceutical and personal
care items, hardware or printed matter.
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150. Retail Stores, General means development used for the retail sale of groceries, beverages,
household goods, pet stores (including small animal grooming) furniture and appliances
clothing, hardware, printed matter, confectionery, tobacco, pharmaceutical and personal
care items, office equipment, stationary and similar goods from within an enclosed building.
Additional services, such as postal outlets and film processing depots are permitted within
general retail stores. This Use does not include Liquor Stores and Automotive Services.
151. Retaining Wall means a wall erected for holding in place a mass of earth or the like, such as
at the edge of a terrace or excavation.
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152. Salvage Yard means development where dilapidated vehicles or damaged, inoperable or
obsolete equipment, machinery or goods are stored, dismantled or crushed. Part or all of
the activities pertaining to Salvage Yards may occur outside of a building. Salvage Yards may
include the incidental sale of parts that are recovered from dilapidated vehicles, equipment,
machinery or goods, and may also include space for the administration of the use.
153. School - Private means a use
(a) where an operator, other than the following, teaches the education curriculum from
kindergarten to grade 12 and where other educational programs may be provided all
pursuant to the School Act RSA 2000:
i.
a school district or division; or
ii.
a society or company named within a charter approved by the Minister of
Education operating a charter school;
(b) that may provide before or after school programs that are defined as Child Care
Service; and
(c) that may provide food service for students and staff.
154. School - School Authority means a use
(a)
where any of the following teaches the education curriculum from
kindergarten to grade 12 and where other educational programs may be
provided all pursuant to the School Act RSA 2000:
i.
a school district or division; or
ii.
a society or company operating a charter school in accordance with a charter
approved by the Minister of Education operating a charter school.
155. Screening means a fence, earth berm, hedge, or other appropriate landscaping, used to
visually separate areas or functions which, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, detract
from the urban street or neighboring land uses.
156. Sea Can means a shipping container that is designed to be moved from one mode of
transport to another without unloading or reloading.
157. Setback means the distance that a development or a specified portion of a Development is
setback from a property line.
158. Secondary Suite means a use that:
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a) contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence not
shared with the primary dwelling unit, by one or more persons;
b) contains living, sleeping and sanitary facilities; a kitchen or appliances designed
to be used for the cooking or preparation of food;
c) is self-contained and located within a Dwelling Unit; and
d) is considered part of and secondary to a Dwelling Unit.
159. Shopping Centre means a group of commercial uses that are primarily Retail Stores and
Personal Service Shops, with shared on-site parking.
160. Sign means any visual medium, including its structure and other component parts, which is
used or capable of being used, on a permanent or temporary basis, to identify or convey
information, or to advertise or attract attention to a product, service, place, activity, person,
institution or business. Signs shall include banners, placards, and painted messages, but not
territorial or heraldic flags, interior window displays of merchandise or signs painted on or
attached to a motor vehicle intended for use on a public roadway. Signs are divided into
several forms and are defined as:
(a) "A" or Sandwich Board means an A-shaped sign which is set upon the ground and has
no external supporting structure.
(b) Abandoned Sign means any sign which no longer correctly identifies a business or the
products and services that business offers, or any sign which has not been maintained
and would materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighboring properties, as determined by the Approving Authority.
(c) Balloon, Banner, or Pennant, means signs constructed of cloth, canvas, paper, metal
or plastic or similar material which depends upon existing structural elements for their
support or anchorage. Dirigibles and hot air balloons are included in this Use.
(d) Billboard Advertising Sign means a sign to which advertising is displayed for products,
services, information locations, etc. to permit its periodic replacement. Such signs
would exceed the maximum size and height requirements of Freestanding Signs in this
Bylaw.
(e) Canopy Sign means a sign attached to or forming part of a permanent building, with
projecting or fixed structural framework which extends outward from the exterior wall
of a building and which may be roofed over or covered to provide protection over the
entrance to a building
(f) Copy means the letters, graphics or characters which make up the message on a sign
face and can be permanent or readily changed either manually or electronically.
(g) Directional Sign means an on-premise sign providing direction to pedestrian or
vehicular traffic without advertising copy, except for a business logogram. Directional
signs include such signs as exit and parking signs.
(h) Fascia Sign means any sign painted on or attached to an exterior building wall and does
not project more than 300mm (12 inches) perpendicularly from the building face, and
does not cover more than 20% of the building front.
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(i)
Free Standing Sign means any sign supported independently of a building and
permanently fixed to the ground including materials used to conceal or improve the
visual appearance of the structure.
(j)
Height (sign) means the vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign
or sign structure to grade.
(k) Identification Sign means a sign which contains only the name and address of a
building, institution or person and the activity carried on in the building or institution.
(l)
Official Sign means a permanent sign required by, or erected pursuant to the
provisions of federal, provincial, or municipal legislation, including signs installed by
Alberta Transportation, tourism identification signs and signs installed by the Town of
Strathmore to direct people.
(m) Projecting Sign means any sign, except a canopy or awning sign, which is supported by
an exterior building wall and projects outward from the building wall by more than
300mm.
(n) Real Estate Sign means a temporary sign identifying real estate that is for sale, for
lease, for rent, or has been sold.
(o) Roof Sign means any sign erected upon, against, or above a roof, or on top of or above
the parapet of a building.
(p) Rotating Sign means a sign or part of a sign which moves in a revolving manner.
(q) Temporary Sign means a sign which is not permanently anchored to, affixed to, or
painted on a building. Temporary Signs shall relate to an activity, use or event of a
limited time duration. Temporary signs include such signs as political campaign signs,
real estate signs, construction identification signs, community events and festivals,
fundraising campaigns, sign identifying seasonal businesses, signs advertising specific
community events, and signs providing temporary identification for developments
awaiting installation of permanent sign but do not include portable signs, or "A" or
Sandwich Board or Balloon, Banner, or Pennant Signs.
(r) Window Sign means any sign painted on, or affixed to, the inside or outside of a
window, or installed inside a window and intended to be viewed from outside the
premises. Window sign does not include merchandise on display.
161. Sign Area means the entire area of the sign on which copy is intended to be placed.
162. Site means an area of land consisting of one or more lots.
163. Site Area means the total land area of a site.
164. Site Width means the average horizontal distance between the side property boundaries of
a site.
165. Site, Corner means a site located at the inter-section of two public streets.
166. Site Coverage means the total horizontal area of all buildings or structures on a site which
are located at or higher than 0.3m above grade, including accessory buildings or structures.
This definition shall not include:
(a) steps, walkways, eaves, cornices, and similar projections; or
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(b) driveways, aisles and parking lots, unenclosed inner or outer courts, terraces and
patios where these are less than 0.3m above grade; or
(c) buildings or structures having an area not greater than 10m2.
167. Site, Interior means any site other than a corner site.
168. Site Plan means a plan showing the boundaries of a site, the location of all existing and
proposed buildings on the site, the uses of all portions of the site on which there are no
building, and which may also include parking, landscaping, fencing, signage, screening, or
utilities.
169. Soft-Covered Structure means a building, designed and constructed with a rigid frame, which
has a man-made or natural soft covering for its exterior.
170. Storey means that portion of a building which is situated between the top of any floor and
the top of the floor next above it. If there is no floor above, the storey is the portion of the
building which is situated between the top of any floor and the ceiling above it. Basements
whose ceilings are 1.8m above grade shall be considered as storeys.
171. Street means a public roadway other than a lane.
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172. Third Party Advertising Sign means content on a sign which directs attention to products
sold or services provided which cannot be considered as the principal product sold or
principal services provided on the premises at which the sign is located.
173. Truck and Mobile Home Sales/Rentals means development used for the sale or rental of
new or used trucks, motor homes, mobile homes, and automobiles together with incidental
maintenance services and the sale of parts and accessories. Typical uses include truck
dealerships, recreation vehicle sales and mobile home dealerships.
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174. Use means the purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its buildings are designed,
arranged, developed, or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained.
175. Use, Change of means the conversion of land or building or portion thereof from one Use to
another, or a change to the Intensity of Use.
176. Use, Discretionary means the use of land, buildings or structures for which is listed in the
column captioned "Discretionary Uses" in each Land Use District appearing in this Bylaw and
which a Development Permit may be issued at the discretion of the Approving Authority.
177. Use, Intensity of means a measurement of the density (number of units or seating capacity)
per gross floor area of a structure, or of the uses on that site.
178. Use, Permitted means the use of land, building or structures which is listed in the column
captioned "Permitted Uses" in each Land Use District appearing in this Bylaw and which a
Development Permit shall be issued if it meets the applicable provisions of this Bylaw.
179. Use, Principal means the use of a site or of a building which in the opinion of the Approving
Authority constitutes the primary purpose for which the site is used.
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180. Utilities means a system of works, other than a Utility Building, used to provide one or more
of the following for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use:
(a) water, steam, irrigation or drainage;
(b) water heating or cooling for the purpose of district heating or cooling;
(c) sewage collection, treatment and disposal facilities;
(d) public transportation operated by on behalf of the Town; and
(e) cable telephone and telecommunication lines and includes the thing that is provided
for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use.
181. Utility Building means, a building that contains a utility that is partially or wholly above
grade.
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182. Variance means an authorization by the Approving Authority to deviate from the
requirements of this Bylaw.
183. Veterinary Services, Major means development used for the medical care and treatment of
animals, including but not limited to; cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats and poultry, where
the veterinary services primarily involve out-patient care and minor medical procedures
involving hospitalization for short periods. This may include outdoor enclosures, pens, runs
and exercise yards and may provide for the incidental sale of products relating to the services
provided by the use.
184. Veterinary Services, Minor means development used for the medical care and treatment of
domestic animals normally considered to be household pets, where the veterinary services
primarily involve out-patient care and minor medical procedures involving hospitalization for
short periods. All animals shall be kept within an enclosed building. This may include the
incidental sale of products related to the services provided
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185. Yard means required open space unoccupied by any portion of a building or structure 0.3m
or more above grade, unless otherwise permitted by this Bylaw.
186. Yard, Front means the portion of a site extending across the full width of the site from the
front property line to the closest front wall of the building or the closest front boundary of
the Use.
187. Yard, Rear means the property line to the closest rear wall of the building or the closest rear
boundary.
188. Yard, Side means that portion of a site abutting a Side Property Line extending from the Front
Yard to the Rear Yard.
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SECTION 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS - ALL ZONES
SECTION 3.1
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL YARD SETBACKS
1. Double Fronting sites shall be considered to have two front yards; any proposed development
shall meet the minimum front yard setback for both front yards, for the respective district.
2. The minimum distances required for yards do not apply to development that is wholly
beneath the surface of the ground.
3. Notwithstanding any other setback provision in this Bylaw,
(a)
Development adjacent to a canal of the Western Irrigation District shall have a
setback as determined by the Approving Authority upon consultation with the
Western Irrigation District.
(b)
Development adjacent to any high vapor pressure (HVP) pipeline or any
hydrocarbon pipeline shall maintain a setback as required by the Province.
(c)
Notwithstanding clause (b), in the case of public institutions where people are
dependent upon others for evacuation (hospitals, schools, senior citizens homes,
mental institutions, etc.) the minimum setback shall be 200m from the centerline
of the above noted pipelines.
(d)
Development abutting the north side of Brent Boulevard that are also west of the
eastern boundary of Plan 931 0071 shall have a minimum front yard setback of
36 metres.
4. Development abutting the north side of Brent Boulevard that are also west of the eastern
boundary of Plan 931 00071 shall have a minimum front yard setback of 36 metres.
5. All Corner lots shall maintain clear visibility on corners for vehicular safety. The only
development and or landscaping allowed within the corner visibility triangle are grass and
flower beds. Any planting that at maturity will be expected to be taller than 0.8 metres or
structures including fencing, statues or landscaping of any kind, is prohibited. See the
definition of Corner Visibility Triangle for illustration and detailed information.
SECTION 3.2
PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
1. The following features are permitted to project into a required yard as provided for in the
table below or as determined at the discretion of the Approving Authority:
Structure
Yard in Which
Projection is
Permitted
Maximum
Projection into
Required Setback
Permitted
Sills, cornices, landings, eaves, gutters, chimneys or
pilasters
Any yard
0.6 metres
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Steps, raised walkways, one (1) metre or less in height
Front, Rear, and one
(1) Side Yard
1.5 metres
Bay or similar windows
Front Yard, Rear Yard,
and Street Side Yard of
a corner site
1 metres
Balconies
Front & Rear Yards
2 metres
Decks, open, or roofed porch or patio not exceeding
one storey in height
Rear Yards
2 metres including
eaves and cornices
Cantilevered encroachments, one per side, (excluding
balconies, bay or similar windows) not exceeding 2.75m
in horizontal width.
Side Yard, Front Yard,
Rear Yard
0.6 metres
2. The minimum distance required for setback from property does not apply to
(a) exterior finishing materials applied to principal buildings, provided the materials do
not encroach more than 10 cm into any yard;
(b) features that that are less than 0.2 m above finished grade, or are underground,
including window wells required under the Alberta Building Code;
(c) swimming pools, fishponds, ornaments, flagpoles or the like;
(d) any loading space required under the provisions of this By-law that is not in a front
yard;
(e) any parking area or driveway or walkway required under this by-law, provided that
no parking area in any Multi-Family Residential Site or Central Business District shall
be located within the required Front Yard, or
(f) wheelchair ramps.
3. All projections for non-residential development shall require authorization at the sole
discretion of the Development Authority.
4. Projections onto Town property, a Town Right of Way or a Road Right of Way are prohibited,
unless an encroachment agreement has been signed with the Town and registered on the
land title for the property, or unless the projection is a sign in the Downtown (which will be
regulated by the Downtown Overlay District).
SECTION 3.3
UTILITIES SERVICING
1. All residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational buildings that are not
Accessory Buildings shall be serviced by the municipality's sanitary sewer and water supply
systems.
2. Each unit of a Housing, Semi-Detached shall be serviced individually to the municipality's
sewer and water lines.
3. Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), alternate arrangements for private utility services
may be considered at Council's discretion, who in considering this matter shall give due regard
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to the advice of any Federal or Provincial agency, any private firm qualified to advise on such
matters, the Town Engineer, and the current Water and Waste Water Utility Bylaw(s).
4. The Approving Authority shall not issue a development permit for a development which is to
be serviced by private sewer or water systems until the systems have been approved by the
appropriate provincial agencies and Council, as per (3) above.
5. Any development which proposes to use any process that may result in any form of hazardous
waste shall provide information on the manner in which such wastes are to be disposed; the
Municipality shall require approvals of the disposal method from the appropriate provincial
agencies.
5. Site improvements shall not alter or disrupt the drainage pattern as established in the
approved surface drainage plan.
SECTION 3.4
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. Accessory Buildings and Uses shall not be placed within the front or side yards along the
length of the principal building, unless a clear distance of not less than 1.2m is maintained
between the Accessory Building and the interior side yard property line.
2. Notwithstanding Subsection (1) Accessory Buildings and Uses shall not be placed within the
front or side yard area in multi-family, commercial or industrial districts.
3. Accessory Buildings and Uses shall not be placed in a way that may impede emergency access
to a Development.
4. Accessory buildings over 10m2 shall provide a site drainage sketch to demonstrate that the
structure will not impact site drainage and cause any flooding or excess drainage on
neighbouring properties.
5. An Accessory Building shall not be used as a Dwelling.
6. For the purposes of calculating yard setbacks and site coverage requirements as provided in
this By-law, an Accessory Building that is attached to the Principal Building shall be deemed
to be part of the Principal Building.
7. Accessory Buildings shall be constructed with exterior building materials compatible with
those of the Principal Building.
8. Accessory Buildings shall not be constructed so as to cause roof drainage to directly go onto
adjacent properties.
9. Swimming pools or their accessory buildings shall not be constructed in a front yard.
10. Accessory buildings shall not alter or disrupt the drainage pattern as established in the
approved surface drainage plan.
11. If a vehicular entrance to a Private Garage faces a lane or otherwise connects to a lane via a
driveway, that driveway shall be the following lengths measured along the direction of
vehicular travel:
a) If the lane is 6 m in width the minimum length is 2 m; and
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b) If the lane is less than or greater than 6 m in width, the minimum length
necessary to ensure that the distance from the façade of the Private Garage
containing the vehicular entrance to:
i.
any obstruction in or on the opposite side of the lane including but
not limited to power poles, fences, and utility cabinets, or;
ii.
in the absence of an obstruction, the property line on the opposite
side of the lane is at least 8 m from the façade containing the
vehicular entrance.
12. Unless otherwise required in a Residential District:
a) An Accessory Building in a residential district shall be located not less than
i.
0.6 m from a side property line shared with an Internal Lot;
ii.
1.0 m from a side property line shared with an Internal Lot if one side of the
Accessory Building is located less than 1.0 m from a side property line shared with
an Internal Lot and the rear property line of the lot is shared with a lane;
iii.
3.0 m from a side or rear property line shared with a street unless the Accessory
Building is a Private Garage or a Carport and the façade of either of these that
faces the street includes the vehicular entrance to the Private Garage or Carport
in which case Section 11 applies;
iv.
0.6 m from a rear property line in all other cases; and
b) the eaves of an Accessory Building, excluding eaves troughs, shall be located not less than:
i.
0.45 m from a side property line shared with an Internal Lot
ii.
0.45 m from a rear property line shared with a lane; and
iii.
0.15 m from a rear property line shared with a lane, if the gable faces the lane.
c) No side yard setback or one less than the minimum requirement for an Accessory Building
in a Residential District is required provided that
a. There will not be any overhang of eaves, or encroachment of footings or
foundations onto the adjacent property; and
b. All roof drainage is directly by means of eavestroughs, drain spouts, or such other
suitable means, and remains on the property where the Accessory Building is
located.
c. The Accessory Building does not encroach into a Utility Right of Way.
d) If an Accessory Building is located less than 1.2 m from a lane, the Approving Authority
shall request confirmation that there is no conflict with overhead power lines.
e) If a Housing, Semi-Detached has been subdivided to provide a lot for each dwelling unit,
a Private Garage to serve both lots may be constructed over the shared side property line
and no setback from that property line is required.
SECTION 3.5
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED OBJECTS
1. No development shall include, on any part of a site or street in any Residential District
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(a)
any commercial or public service vehicle, loaded or unloaded, with a licensed
gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 4,082kg (9,000 lbs.) for a period of
time longer than is needed to load or unload the vehicle; or
(b)
any parking or storage of a licensed school bus; or
(c)
any industrial or construction vehicle not owned by the homeowner, except when
such a vehicle is required pursuant to a development or building permit for that
site; or
(d)
more than one unregistered motor vehicle, or any dismantled or wrecked motor
vehicle, or portions thereof, outside for more than seven (7) consecutive days, or
(e)
any other object or chattel which, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, is
unsightly or tends to adversely affect the amenities of the area.
SECTION 3.6
FENCES AND RETAINING WALLS
1.
The maximum allowable fencing in a residential district is:
(a)
1m in the Front Yard; or
(b)
1m for the portion of the fence that does extend beyond the foremost portion of
the principal building in the side yard or front yard abutting the street side of a
corner site; or
(c)
2m in the Rear Yard or Side Yards other than the side yard abutting the street side
of a corner site, or
(d)
1m for the first 10m measured from the Front Lot Line towards the Rear Lot Line
and 2m for that portion back of the 10m, for the side yard abutting the street side
of a corner site,
unless a Variance pursuant to this By-law has been granted.
2.
Where a residential property backs onto a municipal open space and the developer has
constructed the required 1.2 m high black vinyl chain link fence, the fence shall be
registered on title by the developer and the land owner shall maintain this fence and shall
at no time construct any other type of fence in addition to, or in replacement of this fence.
3.
The height of a fence in any non-residential District shall be determined at the sole
discretion of the Approving Authority, having due regard for adjacent development and
land use districts.
4.
Barbed wire fences are prohibited in a Residential District and shall be placed at least
100m from the boundary of the nearest Residential District.
5.
Barbed wire fences shall be at least 1.8m above grade and have a maximum height of
2.5m, except on land used for agricultural purposes, where it may be a lower height.
6.
Electrified fences are prohibited in the Town of Strathmore, with the exception of an
electrified fences that occurred on lands designated Agricultural General and existed prior
to the adoption of this Bylaw. Should these fences be damaged and require replacement,
they must be replaced with non-electrified fencing.
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7.
Notwithstanding subsection 1, fence heights in double fronting sites shall be at the
discretion of the Development Officer, having regard to the location of fences in the
surrounding area and the need for screening.
8.
Retaining walls greater than 1m in height, or which are proposed to be on a property line,
shall be designed by an engineer and be satisfactory to the Approving Authority as to
height, design and drainage.
9.
Fences and retaining walls shall not alter or disrupt the drainage pattern as established in
the approved surface drainage plan.
SECTION 3.7
SCREENING, STORAGE, GARBAGE, AND GENERAL APPEARANCE
1. Garbage shall be stored in weatherproof and animal proof containers, screened from adjacent
sites and public thoroughfares, and be in an easily accessible location on private property.
2. Garbage shall not be stored in any manner within the front yard setback in lane-less
subdivisions, except on collection day.
3. Outside storage areas shall be screened from adjacent sites and thoroughfares to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
4. All mechanical equipment or apparatus on the roof of any office, apartment, commercial,
industrial, or public service building shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Approving
Authority.
5. All exterior work areas, storage areas and waste handling areas shall be screened and/or
enclosed from view of adjacent sites, roadways, walkways, park areas and municipal or
environmental reserve parcels in a manner compatible with the design and exterior materials
of the Principal Building, to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
6. Wrecked or damaged vehicles approved to be stored on a site, shall be screened or enclosed
to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
7. All construction sites shall be kept in a clean and tidy manner and containers for the disposal
of construction waste shall be provided on site in accordance with the requirements of the
Approving Authority.
8. The design, character, and appearance of any accessory buildings shall be compatible with
the primary use on the lot.
SECTION 3.8
GENERAL SITE LANDSCAPING
1.
General Requirements
(a)
All portions of a site not covered by structures, parking or traffic circulation areas
shall be landscaped.
(b)
Existing trees and shrubs shall be preserved and protected unless the need for
removal is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(c)
Existing grassed landscaping within Road Right of Ways shall not be replaced with
gravel or mulch.
(d)
Any new development on multi-family residential, commercial, or institutional-
zoned lots of more than 0.4 ha, and residential development including more than
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4 lots, and industrial-zoned lots of more than 0.6 ha, shall require a landscaping
plan, signed by a landscape architect or a horticultural expert acceptable to the
Town of Strathmore. Development on these lots that are smaller than these sizes
may incorporate the landscaping plan into the site plan required for the
Development Permit application. The landscaping plan or landscaped part(s) of
the site plan shall include adjacent boulevards and Reserve lands, as required, and
shall provide:
(i)
Existing landscaping
(ii)
Total area of site and required landscaping
(iii)
Buffering setbacks
(iv)
Common botanical names
(v)
Location and number of trees and shrubs
(vi)
Size of trees and shrubs at time of planting
(vii)
Hard landscaped areas not covered by seed/sod or mulch bed.
(d)
Any area requiring landscaping or topographic reconstruction shall either follow
the approved landscaping plan and shall not cause any increased surface drainage
rate onto adjacent properties.
(e)
The majority of landscaping shall be concentrated to the street-side of a
development, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Approving Authorities'
satisfaction that doing so would be impractical or creates a landscaped communal
area for the residents of a multi-family development.
(f)
All Town boulevards adjoining a site shall be landscaped by the developer.
(g)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and other safety
considerations shall be incorporated into proposed landscaping, to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
(h)
Landscaping shall not be planted or placed in such a manner as to impede traffic
lines-of-sight or visibility.
(i)
In the event seasonal conditions prohibit the completion of landscaping, the lot
shall have all landscaping completed prior to July 31st of the following growing
season.
(j)
Notwithstanding subsection (h), development in the Downtown will be allowed
to gain credit for landscaping inner courtyards and rear laneway as per the
Downtown Overlay District.
2.
Soft Landscaping
(a) Trees and shrubs shall be planted as follows:
i.
1 tree per 35 m2 and 1 shrub per 25 m2 of designated landscaped area within
the site.
ii. All Boulevard planting to the satisfaction of the Town.
iii. 16 to 20 m linear spacing along applicable boulevards in industrial areas.
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iv. All boulevard tree planting to the satisfaction of the Town.
(b) The minimum requirements for tree size and types at the time of planting shall be as
follows:
i.
50 mm caliper for smaller deciduous trees and 35mm for ornamental
flowering trees
ii. 85 mm for larger deciduous trees
iii. 2 m height for coniferous trees
iv. 600 mm height or spread for shrubs
v. A minimum of ½ of the trees shall be larger trees at maturity ( ≥ 6 m)
vi. Conifers shall make up a minimum of a minimum of 25% of the proposed
trees and shrubs for a development.
(c) Trees shall be planted within landscaped areas so as to provide a mixture of species,
color and seasonal foliage.
(d) Trees and shrubs shall be planted together in clusters, unless shown to be impractical
to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
(e) All new development shall be sodded unless seeding is approved by the Approving
Authority.
(f) All trees and shrubs provided as landscaping shall be capable of long-term survival in
Strathmore and conform to the standards of the Canadian Nursery Landscape
Association for nursery stock and the Town encourages all development to utilize
drought resistant species.
3.
Hard Landscaping
(a) The amount of hard landscaping provided shall not exceed 50% of the required
landscaping area.
(b) Hard landscaping shall consist of any combination of decorative concrete, unit pavers,
brick pavers, decorative crushed granular rock, washed rock, pea gravel, shale
topping, or quarry tile, but not road gravel.
(c) The Approving Authority may treat raised planters constructed with concrete,
concrete blocks, or wood with a height of not less than 0.61 m (2 ft), flower boxes
attached to the structure, detached planter boxes, and benches as hard landscaping.
4.
Screening and Buffering
(a) Where screening is required between two incompatible uses, a combination of
landscaping, fencing and berming are appropriate methods of providing screening, to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer or Approving Authority and shall meet
Town standard for slope and fence height.
5.
Parking Lots
(a) Trees, shrubs, fencing, and berming shall be selectively arranged to provide for the
screening of off-street parking facilities as viewed from the street, or as otherwise
required by the Approving Authority.
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(b) Shade trees shall be provided on the perimeter of parking lots of over 25 vehicles, to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer or Approving Authority, based on an
approved Landscape Plan.
(c) Where a parking area exceeds 8 parking stalls, the developer shall provide islands of
landscaping within the parking lot to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or
Approving Authority.
(d) Parking lots shall be designed to allow collection of site stormwater flows. This may
include bio-swales or other natural storage and filtration systems integrated with
landscaping and tree planting requirements.
6.
Landscaping Security
(a)
The Approving Authority may require an applicant, as a condition of development
permit approval, to provide to the Town either cash or an Irrevocable Letter of
Credit equal to up to 100% of the estimated landscaping costs, based on the
average of up to three quotes or the costs as estimated by the Development
Authority and shall include the costs of:
(i)
Rough grading of landscaped area;
(ii)
Minimum of 15 cm of topsoil and sod/seed;
(iii)
Cost of trees/shrubs, and
(iv)
Minimum of 15 cm of concrete or wooden curbing separating landscaped
areas and parking areas.
(b) The Approving Authority may release:
(i)
80% of the cash or Letter of Credit to an amount of not less than
$1,000.00 upon issuance of a construction completion certificate with
respect to the landscaping; or
(ii)
All of the cash or Letter of Credit, as provided in Subsection (6)(e);
(c) If the proposed landscaping that is the subject of the security does not survive the
one-year maintenance period, the applicant shall replace all dead vegetation with
vegetation of similar size and type.
(d) If the landscaping is not completed within one year of the date the development
permit is issued, then the cash or proceeds of the Letter of Credit shall be used by the
Town to undertake the landscaping. If such amount shall be insufficient to cover the
cost of the work, the remaining cost shall be a debt due from the developer to the
Town and placed against the tax roll for the property.
(e) The cash or Letter of Credit shall be released to the developer, upon written request,
once an inspection of the site demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority that the landscaping is well maintained and in a healthy condition one
growing season after completion of the landscaping.
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SECTION 3.9
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING FACILITIES, AND VEHICLE STACKING
1. Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Tables 3.9A below.
(a) The Parking Table shall be used to calculate the number of off-street parking spaces
required for all uses, subject to the following conditions:
i. If a development is not listed in Schedule 3.9A, the off-street parking
requirement shall be determined by the Approving Authority.
ii. The Approving Authority shall require the next higher whole number of
parking or loading stalls, when the calculation results in a fractional number
of parking spaces.
iii. Where the terms "patrons" or "seats" are used, the calculations of parking
spaces shall be based upon the fire occupancy ratings, or the seating capacity
of the development as stated by an Architect or Licensed Interior Designer or
Registered Interior Designer, whichever is less.
iv. If the site has multiple uses, parking and loading requirements shall be
calculated on the basis of the intent and purpose of the district and the
intended use to be made of the building units at the time of Development
Permit application for the shell of the building.
v. For commercial and industrial uses, parking shall be calculated on the basis
of gross floor area less 15% for halls, stairways and mechanical rooms,
vi. If an application is made for a development permit for a proposed use of an
existing building in the Downtown, the existing off-street parking spaces on
the site shall be deemed to comply with the parking requirements of this
Bylaw at the sole discretion of the Approving Authority.
TABLE 3.9A - PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
Use Class
Minimum Required Parking
Auto Body and Paint Shop
1 Parking Stall per 50 m² of GUFA
Automotive Services
1 parking space/45m2 gross floor area
Bed and Breakfast
1 parking space per sleeping unit in addition to the
number of spaces required for the Principal Dwelling
Child Care Services
1 per staff member
Curling Rinks
6 parking spaces per ice sheet
Eating and Drinking Establishments in a
multiple-use Development, All Types
At the discretion of the Approving Authority
Elementary and Junior High Schools
One space per classroom
One space per employee
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0.25 spaces per classroom for visitor parking
Emergency Shelter
At the Discretion of the Approving Authority
Equipment and Storage Yard
For a building, the greater of:
(a) 1 stall per 100 m² of GUFA for the first 2,000 m²
and then 1 stall for each subsequent 500 m²; or
(b) 1 stall per 3 employees, based on the maximum
number of employees at the use at any given time;
and
For outdoor storage: 1 stall per 400 m² for areas up
to 4,000 m² and 1 stall per 1,000 m² thereafter.
Fleet and Bus Services
At the discretion of the Approving Authority
Funeral Home
At the discretion of the Approving Authority
Garden or Garage Suite4.1
A minimum of one (1) on-site parking stalls shall be
provided for a Garden or Garage Suite in addition to
the required parking stalls for the Principal Building
General Industrial, All Types
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area, for customer
service, retail sales, and office areas only
Group Home, Limited
1 parking space per non-resident employee, plus the
number of spaces required for the Dwelling
Extended Medical Treatment Services
1 parking spaces per employee
0.2 visitor parking spaces per bed
Hotels and Motels
1 parking space/suite, plus 1 per employee
Medical Offices and Clinics
One parking space per 25m2
Mixed-Use Building
One parking space per dwelling
One parking space/37m2 gross non-residential floor
area
0.2 visitor parking spaces per dwelling unit
Modular Home Parks
2 spaces per mobile home lot, plus 0.15 spaces per
mobile home lot for visitor parking
Natural Science Exhibit
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area
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Private Clubs
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area
Professional Offices
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area
Protective and Emergency Services
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area
Public Assembly Establishments, All Types
1 parking space per 10m2 of gross floor area, or 0.25
parking spaces/seat, whichever is greater, plus 1
parking space per employee
Recreation Facilities, All Types
1 parking space per 10m2 of gross floor area, or 1
parking space per 5 seats, whichever is greater
Religious Assembly
0.2 parking spaces/seat
Residential Care
1 parking space per 4 residents and 1 space for each
staff member
Residential Sales Centre
1 parking space per employee plus 0.2 parking
spaces/unit of the development being marketed or
sold
Retail Stores, All Types
1 parking space/37m2 gross floor area
Housing, Apartment
1-bedroom units - 1.0 space per unit
2-bedroom units - 1.5 space per unit
3 or more-bedroom units - 1.75 space per unit
Visitor Parking - 0.15 spaces per unit
Development within the Downtown - 1.0 space per
unit
Housing, Single Detached
2 parking spaces
Housing, Row or Attached
1.5 spaces/unit, plus 0.15 spaces/unit for visitor
parking if the unit or the parcel containing the unit
does not adjoin a roadway which provides on-street
parking immediately adjoining the unit or parcel at
rate of at least 0.15 spaces/ unit.
Housing, Semi-Detached and Duplex
2 parking spaces/unit, plus 0.15 spaces/unit for
visitor parking if the unit or the parcel containing the
unit does not adjoin a roadway which provides on-
street parking immediately adjoining the unit or
parcel at a rate of at least 0.15 spaces/ unit.
Housing, Seniors
1 stall per staff
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0.2 parking spaces per unit
Visitor parking - 0.2 spaces per unit
Salvage Yard
(i) for a building, the greater of:
(a) 1 parking stall per 100 m² of GUFA for the first
2,000 m² and then 1 stall for each subsequent 500
m²; or
(b) 1 parking stall per 3 employees based on a
maximum number of employees at the use at any
given time;
(ii) for outdoor storage: 1 parking stall per 400 m² of
outdoor storage areas for areas up to 4,000 m² and 1
stall for each 1,000 m² thereafter;
Senior High School
7 parking spaces per classroom, plus 1 parking space
per employee
Shopping Centres
1 parking space/25m2 gross floor area
0.25 parking spaces/seat if a restaurant is in the
Shopping Centre
Warehousing and Bulk Storage
1 parking space/100m2 gross floor area
Any other non-residential uses not listed in
this table
One (1) parking space/35m2 gross floor area
vii. Each required parking space shall be a minimum of 2.7m in width, and a
minimum of 6m in length. The depth of aisle will be to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer or Approving Authority and shall demonstrate adequate
maneuvering space.
viii. A parking area that requires more than 8 parking stalls may provide up to 10%
of the stalls for "small car" parking, which will be signed appropriately and
may reduce the individual parking stall size to 2.43m by 5.486 m.
ix. Parking lots for shopping malls that include large numbers of stalls for
multiple owners will be required to provide islands of landscaping in the
parking lots to break up the asphalt and to provide shade and aesthetic
appeal, as well as to provide landscaping that could reduce the surface runoff.
x. Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 3.9B below and
wherever possible, shall be located in the rear of the building and a loading
space shall be at least 28m² in area, 3.5m wide, and have a minimum 3.5m
overhead clearance.
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TABLE 3.9B - LOADING REQUIREMENTS:
USE OF BUILDING OR SITE
TOTAL GROSS FLOOR
AREA OF BUILDING
SPACES REQUIRED
Any development within
the Commercial or
Industrial Use Classes,
excluding Professional
Offices:
Less than 930m²
930-1860 m²
Each additional 2,30om2
None
1 space
1 additional space
Hospital
2 spaces
Arena
2 spaces
Community Halls and
Recreation Services
1
space
2. All vehicle stacking space shall be provided on the site and no vehicles waiting for service shall
be stacked up on a public road.
3. General Requirements for Parking Spaces
(a) When a Development Permit application is received for an expansion of a building or
an intensification of use, the applicant shall provide additional parking and loading
facilities as required through this bylaw, for the expansion or intensification only.
(b) All developments requiring more than four (4) parking stalls shall hard-surface the
parking stalls to the Approving Authority's satisfaction.
(c) Adequate curbs, concrete bumpers, fences, and marked stalls in proposed parking
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(d) All parking areas required for a development shall be graded and surfaced so as to
ensure that drainage will be confined to the relevant site or otherwise disposed of in
a manner acceptable to the Approving Authority.
(e) A parking space shall be located on the same site as the development it is provided
for and shall be well-identified and reasonably accessible to its users.
(f) Notwithstanding clause (e), the Approving Authority may permit a development in a
non-residential district to provide some or all of its required off-street parking on a
site other than the development site if:
(i) the alternate parking site is within 125m of the site where the principal
building is located or where the approved use is carried on, and is in the same
land use district;
(ii) the alternate parking site is under the control of the developer or their
successor to the principal development for a term of years equal to the life of
the approved principal development and will be maintained and made
available at all times in the same manner as an on-site parking space and such
rights shall be registered by caveat in the name of the Town of Strathmore;
(iii) the applicant or their successor provides a substitute parking site acceptable
to the Approving Authority, if they seek at any time during the life of the
development to discontinue the use of the approved off-site parking site, and
(iv) the applicant enters into an agreement under seal with the Town respecting
the provision and maintenance of the off-site parking site, which may be
registered at the Land Titles Office at the Town's discretion.
(g) Developments requiring more than ten (10) parking stalls shall reserve 5% of the
required stalls for handicapped users, which shall also be located near building
entrances and meet Alberta Building Code requirements.
(h) Developments requiring more than forty (40) stalls shall be broken up into clusters of
less than 30 stalls and, to the Approving Authority's satisfaction,
i. Provide pedestrian sidewalks or paths connecting the entrance of the
development to both the parking lot and to sidewalks on the adjacent public
road.
ii. Provide a landscaped island with at least one shade tree within each cluster,
with the total area of the islands to equal at least 2m² multiplied by the total
number of stalls on site, and
iii. Provide landscaped nodes at the boundaries of each cluster with a minimum
width of 1.5m.
(i) Developments requiring eight (8) or more parking spaces and which are adjacent to a
Residential District or a public roadway other than a lane shall have appropriate
landscaped screening, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
5. Regulations for Recreational, Commercial, and Motor Vehicle Parking
a. The parking or storage of more than one recreational vehicle within 6.0 m of a front
property line is prohibited
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(i)
in a residential district, or
(ii)
on a site containing one or more dwelling units
unless the site contains 30 dwelling units or more and the parking or storage is
located on a parking lot that has been approved by issuing a development
permit for the parking of recreational vehicles.
b. In a residential district or on a site containing one or more dwelling units, a maximum
of one recreational vehicle is allowed at the following locations provided that the
requirements of Subsection c. below are complied with:
(i)
within 6.0 m of a front property line; or
(ii)
within 0.60 m of a side property line if that side property line is shared
with a public roadway other than a lane.
c. The requirements referred to in Subsection b. above are as follows:
(i)
the recreational vehicle must be parked on a driveway or a parking pad
and the driveway or the parking pad must be surfaced with asphalt,
concrete, or paving stone and must not be surfaced with gravel;
(ii)
the driveway and the parking pad described in c. (i) above together with
any curb cuts have been approved by the issuance of Development
Permit; and
(iii)
the recreational vehicle and any portion thereof must not project onto or
over
A. a sidewalk or a curb,
B. into a corner visibility triangle, or
C. beyond the property line property line of a parcel unless the vehicle
is parked on a driveway and a portion of the vehicle projects over a
boulevard that adjoins a property line shared with a public roadway
in which case the vehicle may project over that boulevard subject
to Subsection (iv) below; and
(iv)
a recreational vehicle parked parallel to and along a side property line
that is shared with a public roadway must not project beyond the
property line over a boulevard and the recreational vehicle must
screened with an opaque fence to a height of not less than 1.5m.
d. A motor vehicle, as defined in the Traffic Safety Act R.S.A. 2000 c. T-6 as amended,
must not:
(i)
project over or onto a sidewalk or a curb if the curb or sidewalk are
located within the right-of-way of a public roadway; or
(ii)
be parked on a parcel or lot so that it constitutes a hazard to traffic or
public safety in the opinion of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a Peace Officer.
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e. A commercial vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight of more than 5500 kilograms must
not be parked on a parcel or lot containing one or more dwelling units in a residential
district for more than 24 hours.
SECTION 3.10
MINI OR SELF-STORAGE
1.
Mini or self-storage developments are considered discretionary uses in commercial and
industrial districts and shall meet the following requirements:
(a) a comprehensive site plan illustrating the property boundaries, the adjacent land uses
and access,
(b) a comprehensive site plan illustrating the siting of buildings, outdoor storage and fencing,
internal roadways and parking,
(c) a storm water management plan for the entire site, which must include locations of storm
ponds, low impact development initiatives, rainwater harvest and other storm water
features,
(d) a landscaping plan demonstrating the location and type of plants, that provide screening
from adjacent uses, planting on the site, as well as an indication of the irrigation system
for the landscaping,
(e) proposed water and sanitary servicing, and if no piped services are required, a signed
deferred servicing agreement for connection to services at a later date,
(f) full description of the business, and contact information for on or off-site office,
(g) images and locations of the proposed signage,
(h) images and descriptions of the exterior colour and treatment, colours and how the
structures will be constructed or sited on the lot (concrete pads, blocks or permanent
foundations).
SECTION 3.11
DEMOLITION, RELOCATION, AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS
1.
The relocation and placement of a previously owned building shall be a discretionary use in
all districts.
2.
The Approving Authority may require an applicant, as a condition of approval for a
Development Permit to demolish, relocate, remove, or move on a building, to provide proof
of adequate insurance or otherwise provide adequate security by cash or letter of credit to
the satisfaction of the Approving Authority, in order to cover the costs of reclamation of the
building and any damage to public property caused by the move.
3.
The applicant shall indemnify the municipality against any damages that may occur to any
public utilities as a result of the relocation.
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4.
All required renovation to a relocated building shall be completed within one year of the
issuance of the development permit.
5.
The developer shall, as a part of relocating a building, protect any wall, sidewalk, or roadway
liable to be affected by displacement during the relocation from displacement and ensure
they remain in the same condition as before the relocation.
6.
When a building is removed or demolished, the site shall be properly reclaimed, all debris
removed, left in a graded condition that does not pose an unsafe condition to the public, or
otherwise fenced to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
SECTION 3.12
BICYCLE PARKING AND FACILITIES
1.
Bicycle parking shall be provided by the developer and/or building owner for all multi-family,
institutional, and commercial developments.
2.
No specified bicycle parking or storage facilities are required for single family residential
developments or attached housing developments.
3.
Multi-family residential developments with over 20 units shall provide a minimum of 6 spaces
per 20 units of indoor bicycle storage for residents.
4.
All other uses will provide outdoor bicycle storage facilities based on Schedule 3.12A
Schedule 3.12A
Use
Bicycle Stalls
Housing Attached and Housing
Apartment
Six (6) indoor storage spaces / 20 units
Four (4) outdoor spaces / 30 units
Institutional - Hospital
Minimum of 6 spaces at the main entrance
Institutional - School
Elementary - 1 per 20 students
Senior High School - 1 per 40 students
Institutional - Church
Minimum of 6 spaces
Cultural / Recreational Centre
Six (6) spaces per 1,500 m2
Theatre
Six (6) spaces per 300 seats
Commercial
Six (6) spaces per 1000 m2
Office
Six (6) spaces per 2,000 m2
SECTION 3.13
DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARDOUS LANDS
1.
It is the responsibility of the developer to provide adequate protection against flooding,
subsidence, and slumping and to engage such professional assistance as is necessary to
protect the development.
SECTION 3.14
SIGNS
1.
All signs, unless specifically exempted by Section 1.15 of this Bylaw, must meet the
requirements of this Section of this Bylaw.
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2.
Notwithstanding all regulations in Section 4.13, the Downtown Overlay District may establish
additional regulations for signs located in the Downtown
3.
In the case of signs which may project into or over public land (such as sidewalks), the
developer/owner may be required to sign an indemnification agreement with the Town.
Prohibited Signs
4.
No sign shall be erected, operated, used or maintained which:
(a) due to its position, shape, color, format or illumination obstructs the view of, or may
be confused with, an official traffic sign, signal or device;
(b) have the effect of materially obscuring the view of any landscaping or otherwise
adversely affect the surrounding area;
(c) display lights resembling the flashing lights usually associated with danger or those
used by emergency vehicles;
(d) is a permanent Third-Party Advertising Sign;
(e) interferes with traffic lines-of-sight or visibility;
(f) is for a Home Office or Home Occupation, either on-site or within 100m of the site;
or
(g) interferes with normal traffic movements.
Abandoned Signs and Unlawful Signs
5.
When the Development Authority finds a sign to be abandoned or is otherwise contravening
this Bylaw the Development Authority may require the registered owner, the person in
possession of the land or building or the person responsible for the abandoned sign to:
(a)
remove the sign within ten days after receipt of the notice;
(b)
take such measures as are specified in the notice to alter the sign to meet the
requirements of this Bylaw; or
(c)
remove the sign and charge incurred costs to the owner and order the owner to
pay a penalty or fine as set out in Section 1.23 of this Bylaw.
6.
Signs shall be considered in Land Use Districts as stated in Table 3.14A below.
TABLE 3.14A - SIGNAGE ALLOWED
SIGNAGE ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
(R1, R1N, R1S, CR1, R2, R2X, R3, MHS, MHP)
i.
Freestanding Signs or Fascia Signs to identify an Apartment Building, Child Care
Services, or Mobile Home Park, that is less than 2m high and has a maximum area of
1.5m²
ii.
One Freestanding Sign for identification purposes for a subdivision or neighbourhood
or Mobile Home Park, provided the sign is on private property, the sign copy only
contains the name and logo of the subdivision, neighbourhood, or Mobile Home Park,
and is landscaped in a manner consistent with landscaping of adjacent development
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SIGNAGE ALLOWED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
(CB, CHWY, C1, M1, M2, - Non-residential uses only)
i.
Freestanding signs of a maximum 9m height and 28m² area for each sign face
ii.
Fascia Signs with a maximum area equal to 20% of the face of the building or bay to
which the sign is attached
iii.
Projecting Signs of a maximum 9m² area
iv.
Roof Signs of a maximum 7.5m² area
v.
Portable Signs
vi.
Temporary Signs
vii.
Canopy Signs
viii.
Changeable Copy Signs
ix.
Window Signs
x.
Local Advertising Signs, which may include Banners, Pennants, Balloons, and Dirigibles
xi.
One "A" or Sandwich Board Signs for per business for Local Advertising, which shall be
a maximum 0.6m width and 1m height, and
a. shall not be illuminated;
b. shall be removed at the end of the business day; and
c. shall not impede safe pedestrian traffic or block a fire exit or doorway.
xii.
One Freestanding Sign per use on a site, which shall be a maximum of 2.0 m in height
and 1.5 m² in area; and
a. shall have a minimum setback of 1.6 m from a public right-of-way, or 0.6m
from a public sidewalk, except in the Downtown where no front setback is
required; and
b. shall not be placed on a private internal walkway, sidewalk, or parking area.
DISCRETIONARY SIGNS
i.
Billboard signs are discretionary in P1, AG and M2
SIGNAGE ALLOWED IN THE AGRICULTURE GENERAL DISTRICT
i.
Portable Signs
ii.
Temporary Signs
iii.
One Fascia Sign per building, with a maximum 1.5m² area and 3.5m height
iv.
Freestanding signs with a maximum 9 m height and 28m² for each face of the sign
General Regulations for Signs
7.
These regulations shall only apply to Canopy, Under-canopy, Fascia Freestanding, Projection,
Roof and Window signs.
a. Signs shall not project over an abutting public roadway or easement or over public
property, unless otherwise allowed by the Approving Authority through an
encroachment agreement.
b.
All Roof, Canopy and Projecting Signs shall be erected in such manner that the
structural support elements are designed to minimize visual impact from a public
roadway.
c.
Canopy Signs shall be painted on or directly affixed to the canopy covering, and not
suspended from the canopy covering or support structure.
8.
The top of a Canopy Sign shall not:
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a.
extend more than 30cm above a 1-storey building's roof; or
b.
extend more than 75cm above the floor of the second storey or above the window
sills of the second storey of a building with more than one storey, whichever is less;
c.
the bottom of the sign be placed less than 2.4m above grade, and
d.
be over 1.5m in vertical height.
9.
A Fascia Sign shall not extend more than 40cm out from the face of a building wall.
10.
Freestanding Signs shall not extend out from the face of the property line of the site which
the sign is intended to serve or be placed upon property other than that which the sign is to
serve, and have a minimum side property line setback of 3 metres.
11.
Freestanding Signs shall have power provided from underground.
12.
The face or blade of the sign shall have a minimum property line setback of 0.6 m, with the
exception of the Commercial Business District.
13.
Except for Temporary Community Event Signs and Temporary Real Estate Signs, all parts of
Temporary and Portable Signs, including electrical cords, are prohibited on a public road or
right-of-way.
Garage Sale Signs
14.
Garage Sale signs
a. may be placed one day prior to the sale and must be removed within 24 hours of the
completion of the garage sale;
b. are prohibited from being placed on Canada Post mailboxes, light poles, telephone poles
or any municipal property;
c. shall have a maximum copy area of 0.6m²;
d. where the Development Officer finds that the sign contravenes the provision of this
Bylaw, may order the person responsible for the contravening sign to remove the sign; or
e. where the person responsible does not remove the sign as requested, the Development
Officer may remove the sign and charge costs to the owner or charge a penalty or fine as
set out in this Bylaw.
Temporary Real Estate Signs
15.
Notwithstanding any other part of this Section, Temporary Real Estate Signs may be placed
on public roads in all Districts, provided that the sign owner or applicant indemnifies and
saves harmless the Town from any damage done to the Temporary Real Estate Sign, and from
any and all damages, losses, claims, suits resulting from any incident of death, personal injury
or property damage occurring as a result of the sign.
a. The Town may remove the Temporary Real Estate Sign if it impedes visibility or pedestrian
or vehicular traffic.
b. Temporary Real Estate Signs shall have a maximum 0.6 m2 area and 1.0 m height.
c. Temporary Real Estate Signs may be placed on Rights-of-Way, as a Discretionary Use.
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Projecting Signs
16.
A Projecting Sign shall
a. have a minimum property line setback of 0.6m;
b. have a vertical clearance of at least 3m from grade;
c. not project more than 2.5m from a building face;
d. have a minimum 1.5m setback from the frontage of an adjacent business, and
e. be placed at right angles to the building face to which it is attached, unless it is also a
corner sign.
17.
The top of a Projecting Sign shall not
a. Extend more than 30cm above a 1-storey building's roof; or
b. Extend more than 75cm above the floor of the second storey or above the window sills of
the second storey of a building with more than one storey, whichever is less.
Roof Signs
18.
Roof Signs, including the support structure, shall have a maximum height of 2 metres.
19.
The maximum area of a Roof Sign shall be 7.5 m2.
20.
No part of a Roof Sign shall overhang the roof on which it is located.
Third Party Advertising Signs
21.
When a sign is to display third party advertising it must be limited to:
a.
Local advertising;
b.
General advertising not limited to a specific location; or
c.
Advertising for a recreation, sporting, cultural, or charitable event.
Window Signs
22.
One permanent window business identification sign shall be allowed per window, and the
sign area shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the window in which it is located.
23.
Where materials permit, a Window Sign shall be placed on the inside of the window.
24.
A Window Sign may be painted on or attached to the window.
25.
A Window Sign may be illuminated, provided the Sign area is less than 0.4m².
26.
Businesses and buildings in the Downtown may receive variance to these regulations under
the Downtown Overlay District application.
Balloons and Dirigibles
27.
The size of a Balloon or Dirigible to be used as a Sign shall be at the sole discretion of the
Approving Authority and shall be secured or anchored to a support structure on private
property.
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Banners and Pennants
28.
Banners and Pennants may only be used to identify the building, contracting, or real estate
company associated with the sale of a building or bay, or in the Downtown, may be used for
decoration, advertising and or festival purposes.
29.
Banners and Pennants shall be a maximum size of:
a. 1.8m², if the sign is affixed to the building and the top of the sign is no higher than the
bottom of the second storey, or
b. 5m² in any other case.
30.
Banners and Pennants shall be secured or anchored to a support structure on private
property.
Temporary Signs
31.
All Temporary Signs
a. may only be approved for a maximum one (1) year period, and
b. shall have a minimum property line setback of 0.6m.
32.
The maximum face or copy area of a Temporary sign shall be 3.7 sq. m. (40 sq. ft.), and the
support structure or top of sign shall have a maximum height of 1.5m and length of 2.9m,
excluding any trailer hitches.
33.
More than one Temporary Sign may be placed on a multi-use or a large site at the discretion
of the Development Officer.
34.
Temporary Signs shall not contain continuously illuminated lighting, any flashing or
intermittent lights, or means or devices to intensify their illumination or create any
impression of flashing lighting abutting any provincial highway.
35.
Temporary Signs shall not be located in such a manner so as to restrict the view of a traveler
on any street from obtaining a clear view of approaching vehicles or pedestrians for a
distance of 45 metres (150 feet) along a street.
36.
There shall be a maximum of one (1) sign per Advertising Bench;
37.
An Advertising or Memorial Bench must be located in an approved location which is of benefit
to the general public as an amenity, and not solely for the purpose of signage;
38.
An Advertising or Memorial Bench must be located adjacent to a building, public sidewalk,
pedestrian trail or area where pedestrian traffic is expected, and must be easily accessible to
pedestrians;
39.
An Advertising or Memorial Bench must have appropriate ground cover and landscaping
around it;
40.
The exterior finish and appearance of an Advertising Bench must complement the form and
architectural character of nearby buildings and the character of the streetscape or area in
which it is located;
41.
No person shall tamper with or relocate an Advertising or Memorial Bench or make any
alterations to the signage without prior written approval from the Development Authority;
42.
An Advertising or Memorial Bench shall not be placed within the Corner Visibility Triangle;
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43.
There is a minimum of 100.0 m separation from another Advertising Bench unless they are
on opposite sides of a Street; and
44.
Advertising or Memorial Benches must not impede, pose a distraction, or a hazard to
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
SECTION 3.15
HOME OFFICES AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
1.
Home Occupations must make application for a development permit which may be approved
with conditions.
2.
Home Offices and Home Occupations shall be an incidental and subordinate Use to the
Dwelling.
3.
There may be a maximum of one (1) Home Occupation at any time in a Dwelling,.
4.
Home Offices and Home Occupations shall not:
(a) change the principal character or external appearance of the Dwelling or of any
Accessory Buildings;
(b) use more than 35m² of the combined area of the Dwelling or Accessory Building(s)
used, not including any space required for the storage of one vehicle;
(c) have any outdoor business activity or storage on the site;
(d) create a nuisance by way of noise, dust, odour, smoke, visible or audible interference
with electronic or computerized equipment in adjacent dwellings, or by any means
that are deemed to be objectionable or offensive in nature;
(e) generate traffic volumes that, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, are
unreasonable for the area the Use is located;
(f) store hazardous materials in quantities exceeding that of an average household, in the
opinion of the Approving Authority;
(g) park or maintain a vehicle exceeding 4800kg Gross Vehicle Weight on site, and
(h) have advertising on the site that is visible within 100 m of the site.
5.
Development Permits issued for Home Occupations shall be deemed cancelled if the
applicant for the Permit no longer resides in the dwelling.
6.
Home Occupations may
(a) conduct limited on-premise sales of products produced by the business;
(b) have a maximum of one (1) non-resident employee; and
(c) have a maximum of three (3) clients on the premises at any time
7.
Home Offices shall not
(a) have non-resident employees working at the premises;
(b) have on-premise sales or display of goods;
(c) have clients normally coming to the dwelling to conduct business.
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8.
Applications for Development Permits for Home Occupations may be refused if, in the
Approving Authority's opinion, such use is more appropriately and compatibly located in a
non-residential District.
9.
Applications for Development Permits for Home Occupations within a Condominium
Development must include a letter of support from the Condominium Board or their Agent.
SECTION 3.16
CHILD CARE SERVICES, DAY HOMES, AND GROUP HOMES
1.
Before approving a Development Permit application for a Child Care Services, Day Home, or
Group Home, the Approving Authority shall be satisfied that the property is suitable for the
proposed development, by being satisfied that
(a) the traffic generated as a result of the development will not exceed normal levels for the
land use District;
(b) the property is or will be appropriately buffered or shielded from adjacent uses;
(c) the intensity of the Use is appropriate for the location in the land use District;
(d) the Use will not unduly affect the use of adjacent developments; and
(e) the property has reasonable access to parks and open space, if required.
2.
A Group Home, Limited shall be located on land abutting a collector road, as determined by
the Approving Authority, and shall have access from a rear lane if available.
3.
A Day Home, for the purposes of this Bylaw, shall be treated as a Home Occupation and shall
also meet the requirements of this Bylaw for that Use, except that a Day Home is exempt
from any floorspace limitations.
4.
An overnight Child Care Service requires a fire safety inspection prior to opening day.
SECTION 3.17
BED AND BREAKFASTS
1.
Bed and Breakfasts shall be a Discretionary Use, and incidental and subordinate to the
Dwelling.
2.
Development Permits for a Bed and Breakfast shall be issued with conditions.
3.
A Bed and Breakfast shall not:
(a) use any Accessory Buildings on the property, except for detached garages used for
parking purposes;
(b) require any structural alterations;
(c) create a nuisance by way of noise, parking or traffic generation;
(d) occupy more than three (3) rooms for sleeping accommodation;
(e) provide more than one meal per day to registered guests that is prepared in a
common kitchen and served in a common room; and
(f) provide accommodation for more than one non-renewable 14-day term.
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SECTION 3.18
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY
1.
A Religious Assembly site shall have a minimum 30m frontage.
2.
A Religious Assembly site shall have a minimum site area of 1300m² if the development is
also to include residences for clergy and staff.
SECTION 3.19
UTILITIES
1.
Utilities shall be allowed in all Districts as either a permitted or discretionary use depending
on the extent of the impact of the utility and shall be constructed and/or installed to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
SECTION 3.20
EXCAVATION, STRIPPING, STOCKPILING AND GRADING OF SOIL
1.
Excavation, stripping, stockpiling and grading of soils shall require a Development Permit.
2.
Any area subject to topographic change due to excavation, stripping, stockpiling, or grading
of soils shall be landscaped or reconstructed so that the finished surfaces do not direct
surface drainage onto adjoining sites.
SECTION 3.21
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
1.
Whereas condominium refers to a form of ownership where the owners share the ownership
and responsibility for the maintenance of common areas, all applications for a condominium
shall be considered a subdivision and shall conform to Provincial legislation.
2.
Where a condominium project comprises a single structure, a landscaping and site plan shall
be provided identifying on-site parking, accessory structures and amenity areas, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
3.
Where a condominium project comprises of a comprehensively planned site with multiple
structures a landscaping and site plan shall be provided illustrating building separation, front
yards, common areas and amenity spaces, internal pathways and sidewalks, parking,
accessory buildings and demonstrate an interface with the public roadway, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
SECTION 3.22
TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL SALES CENTRES
1.
Temporary Residential Sales Centres shall be a Discretionary Use in all residential Districts.
2.
A Development Permit for a Temporary Residential Sales Centre shall be issued for a
maximum two-year period on a site.
3.
Residential Sales Centres shall be situated on site where there are minimal impacts to the
adjacent neighbourhood(s) and there is appropriate access to major transportation routes.
4.
Connection points between Residential Sales Centres which cross property lines or encroach
on setbacks shall be temporary in nature and removed when the Temporary Residential Sales
Centre is vacated, or when the Development Permit for the Use expires.
5.
Any exterior lighting of Residential Sales Centres shall be directed to illuminate the structure
and not the surrounding area or interfere with adjacent properties.
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6.
All on or offsite signage and advertising for Residential Sales Centres shall be in accordance
with this Bylaw.
SECTION 3.23
LIQUOR STORES
1.
A Liquor Store shall not be located within 150m of the property line of a school site.
2.
A Liquor Store shall be exempt from this requirement if the school site and proposed Liquor
Store site are on opposite sides of Highway 1.
SECTION 3.24
MIXED-USE BUILDINGS AND DEVELOPMENT
1.
If a Mixed-Use Development contains two or more Dwelling Units,
a. the residential uses shall have dedicated access to the outside ground level, which
shall not be shared with any non-residential Uses, and
b. the residential uses must have separate electrical and water metres, either as part of
the unit or contained within an externally accessible vault or metre room.
2.
Parking shall be provided on the basis of 1 space per dwelling unit and 1 space per 37 m2 for
the non-residential use with a minimum width of 2.5m and length of 6m, unless located
within the Downtown Overlay District, at which time the parking is at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
SECTION 3.25
GARAGE AND GARDEN SUITES
11. Garage Suites:
a. A Garage Suite requires a Development Permit and Building Permit.
b. Only one Garage or Garden Suite shall be allowed per lot.
c. A Garage Suite may be detached from the Principal Building.
d. The subdivision and strata-titled of a Garage Suite is prohibited.
e. A Garage Suite is only allowed in conjunction with a one single or semi-detached
dwelling.
f.
A Principal Building should be constructed prior Garage suite.
g. A Garage Suite shall not be constructed on any site less than 400 m2 in area.
h. A Garage Suite shall not be constructed on a lot having an average Site Width of less
than 10 m.
i.
A Garage Suite shall not exceed the Height of the Principal Building on the same site.
j.
A Garage Suite shall have a residential character and shall be finished in a manner
compatible with the character and appearance of the Principal Building. The
appearance and quality of the finishing materials of the Garage Suite shall reflect the
fact that it is a residential Accessory Dwelling Unit.
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k. On a lot where a Garage Suite is to be located, only one servicing connection per
utility will be permitted. The Utilities must be first connected to the Principal Building
and then fed to the Garage Suite.
l.
Any Garage Suite shall be separated a minimum of 1.5 meters from all other
Accessory Buildings.
m. Internal pathways should facilitate barrier-free access and should integrate
seamlessly with the adjacent sidewalk, on-site surface parking areas, main and
secondary dwelling entrances, garage entrances, porches, decks, and other access
points between Principal Building and Garage Suite.
n. A Garage Suite shall comply with the National Building Code Alberta Edition and
Alberta Fire Codes and all other applicable provincial and municipal regulations.
o. A Garage Suite application for Development Permit must demonstrate how it:
a.
Retains the privacy of adjacent Principal Buildings (e.g. window
placement, landscaping, outdoor amenity space).
b.
Considers the shadow the Accessory Dwelling Unit will cast and
mitigate any negative effects.
c.
Fits with the character of the neighborhood (e.g. facade, roof, design
of building, height, massing, placement on the lot).
d. Retains existing landscaping or provides new landscaping.
e.
Provides year-round access through a hard surfaced pathway or
driveway.
p. A Garage Suite shall provide a minimum of one additional on-site parking stall, as
required under Table 3.9A - Parking Requirements.
q. The entrance to a Garage Suite that is attached to or developed above a garage shall
be separate from the entrance to the Garage portion of the structure either by a
common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the structure.
r. A Home Occupation within a Garage Suite will be reviewed at the Development
Permit stage on a case-by-case basis to ensure that their potential impact to the
neighborhood including noise and traffic generated by the Home Occupation is
minimized and mitigated where determined to be necessary.
s. Minimum Yard Setbacks - Garage Suite
a. Rear Yard (no laneway access) - 1.5m
b. Rear Yard (with laneway access) - 2m*
c. Side Yard (internal lots) - 1.5m
d. Side Yard (corner lots) - 3.0m
* If the Garage Suite is an addition to an existing Garage that does not meet the 2 m
setback, the second storey shall be designed in such a manner to reduce the appearance
of Height, such as lowering the Height of the primary façade or stepping the roofline.
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2. Garden Suites:
a. A Garden Suite requires a Development Permit and Building Permit.
b. Only one Garden or Garage Suite shall be allowed per lot.
c. The subdivision and strata-titling of a Garden Suite is prohibited.
d. A Garden Suite is only allowed in conjunction with a one single-detached house or
one semi-detached house.
e. A Principal Building should be constructed prior Garden Suite.
f.
A Garden Suite shall not be constructed on any site less than 400 m2 in site area.
g. A Garden Suite shall not be constructed on a lot having an average Site Width of less
than 10 m.
h. A Garden Suite shall be located only in a Rear Yard.
i.
A Garden Suite shall not be constructed within the Front Yard of the Principal
Building.
j.
A Garden Suite shall not exceed the Height of the Principal Building on the same lot.
k. A Garden Suite shall have a residential character and shall be finished in a manner
compatible with the character and appearance of the Principal Building. The
appearance and quality of the finishing materials of the Garden Suite shall reflect
the fact that it is a residential Accessory Dwelling Unit.
l.
On a lot where a Garden Suite is to be located, only one servicing connection per
utility will be permitted. The Utilities must be first connected to the Principal
Building and then fed to the Garden Suite.
m. A Garden Suite shall be separated from the Principal Building by a minimum of 5 m
and a minimum of 1.5 m from all other Accessory Buildings.
n. Internal pathways should facilitate barrier-free access and should integrate
seamlessly with the adjacent sidewalk, on-site surface parking areas, main and
secondary dwelling entrances, garage entrances, porches, decks, and other access
points between a Principal Building and Garden Suite.
o. A Garden Suite shall comply with the National Building Code Alberta Edition and
Alberta Fire Codes, and all other applicable provincial and municipal regulations.
p. A Garden Suite application for Development Permit must demonstrate how it:
a.
Retains the privacy of adjacent Principal Buildings (e.g. window
placement, landscaping, outdoor amenity space).
b.
Considers the shadow that the Garden Suite will cast and mitigates
any negative effects.
c.
Fits within the existing character of the neighborhood (e.g. façade,
roof, design of building, height, massing, placement on the lot).
d.
Retains existing landscaping or provides new landscaping.
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e.
Provides year-round access through a hard surfaced pathway or
driveway.
q. A Garden Suite shall provide a minimum of one additional on-site parking stall, as
required under Table 3.9A - Parking Requirements.
r. A Home Occupation within a Garden Suite will be reviewed at the Development
Permit stage on a case-by-case basis to ensure that their potential impact to the
neighborhood including noise and traffic generated by the Home Occupation is
minimized and mitigated where determined to be necessary.
s. Minimum Yard Setbacks - Garden Suite
a. Rear yard (no laneway access) - 1.5m
b. Rear yard (with laneway access) - 2m
c. Side yard (internal lots) - 1.5m
d. Side Yard (corner lots) - 3.0m"
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SECTION 3.26
DRAINAGE AND GRADING
1.
The Approving Authority may require the submission, to its satisfaction, a plan or other
documents that address the grading and the final landscaping of lands and how storm water
or surface drainage from the lands will be managed
a. prior to approving either an application for subdivision approval or an application for
a development permit; or
b. as a condition of approving either an application for subdivision or an application for a
development permit.
2.
If the Town of Strathmore has approved a lot grading or a drainage plan for an area of land,
the grading and development of the lands must be consistent with the lot grading or drainage
plan unless otherwise authorized by the Approving Authority.
3.
If a site is in the process of being developed or has been developed, no surface drainage from
that site shall be directed onto any private lands adjoining the site and all surface drainage
from that site shall be directed onto
a. a street,
b. a lane, or
c. a right of way, an easement or other instrument registered against the Certificate for
the purpose of conveying storm water or surface water drainage, to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority.
4.
Despite Section 3 above the Approving Authority may authorize surface drainage onto lands
owned by the Town.
5.
If a utility right of way agreement, an easement or an instrument for the purpose of storm
water or surface water conveyance is registered against a Certificate of Title, the lands
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affected by that right of way, easement or other instrument must be maintained to ensure
that storm water or surface water conveyance is not compromised to the satisfaction of the
Approving Authority.
6.
The Development Authority may require
a. the modification of grade;
b. the construction of on-site storm water detention areas, retaining walls, window wells,
swales, trench drains and eaves troughs or other objects or apparatus; and
c. the installation and proper orientation of downspouts to properly manage surface
drainage or storm water resulting from the development of the land.
7.
Subject to Section 8 below, at least one rain barrel with a minimum capacity of 220 litres
must be provided for a principal building containing one or more dwelling units if the lot
containing the building was created after January 1, 2015 and the lot is contained in a Plan
of Subdivision which creates 3 or more lots.
8.
Section 7 above does not apply to a lot that is located in the CR-Country Residential District
and the lot has an area of 650 m² or more.
9.
The Approving Authority may require one rain barrel for each downspout from a building in
order to manage surface drainage.
10.
If a rain barrel is required for a building, that rain barrel must be connected to a downspout
to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority to ensure the effectiveness of the barrel.
SECTION 3.27
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
1.
Any Adult Entertainment facility shall be located a minimum of 200 metres from:
a. The property line of any School, Religious Institution, Public Park, Cultural Facility or
any indoor or outdoor Athletic and Recreation Facility
b. The nearest wall of any building, or in the case of a building with multiple tenants, the
nearest wall of the unit or bay occupied by:
i.
A childcare facility
ii.
A commercial school offering programs to children
iii. A private recreation facility (such as a bowling alley)
c. A public playground structure.
2.
All signs approved as part of or in connection to the Adult Entertainment use shall be subject
to the following conditions:
a. The general sign provisions of this Bylaw shall apply; and
b. If the sign is visible from a public park or trail or any of the uses identified in 1 above,
the sign shall not display;
i.
Words conveying a message concerning erotic or sexual matters, gambling,
smoking or drugs, except for the name of the business; or
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Images conveying a message concerning erotic or sexual matters, gambling,
smoking or drugs.
SECTION 3.28
OUTDOOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE YARDS
1.
Storage yards and all storage areas shall be screened from all adjacent sites and
thoroughfares to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
2.
Storage yards and storage areas for wrecked or damaged vehicles shall be enclosed by
buildings and/or screening fence with a minimum height of 2 metres to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority.
3.
All outdoor storage of building supplies for Building Supply Centres in a commercial district
shall be enclosed by buildings and/or screening fence with a height of 2.5 metres to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
SECTION 3.29
GAS BARS
1.
Gas Bars means development for the retail sale of gasoline and other petroleum products
2.
No bulk propane storage is allowed.
3.
The sale of motor vehicle accessories is permitted.
4.
The gas bar shall not have a canopy that exceeds 5.0 metres in height
5.
The canopy shall have fully recessed canopy lighting
6.
May have outdoor display of products related to the use provided they are within 4.5 metres
from the building entrance or on the gas pump islands
7.
Requires a minimum of 2.0 motor vehicle stalls per 100.0 m2 of gross usable floor space
8.
No bike racks are required
SECTION 3.30
ACCESS TO A PUBLIC ROADWAY
1.
All access to a public roadway other than a lane must be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority subject to the requirements of Alberta Transportation.
2.
Subject to Section 3. below, the Development Authority in a development permit may:
a. Prescribe the width, dimensions and configuration of an access onto a public roadway
other than a lane in accordance with municipal standards;
b. Prescribe the length of a driveway throat having regard to the guidelines established
by the Transportation Association of Canada in the Geometric Design Guidelines for
Canadian Roads;
c. Disallow access to a lane if the access projects beyond the property line of subject
property; and
d. Require that an access to a roadway be hard surfaced to the satisfaction of the
development authority.
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3.
Subject to Section 2. a. above and Sections 4 and 5 below, in a residential district:
a. if the façade containing the vehicular entrance to a garage faces a street other than a
lane that façade must be located not less than 6.0 m from the back of the sidewalk or
the back of the curb where there is no sidewalk, if the garage is an Accessory Building
or forms part of the Principal Building;
b. a driveway that provides access to a site or otherwise connects a site to a roadway
other than a lane must be not less than 6.0 m in length along the intended direction
of travel for motor vehicles and must contain an area of not less than 6.0 m in length
and 3.0 m in width and is measured from the back of the sidewalk or the back of the
curb where there is no sidewalk; and
c. the Approving Authority may require the setback described in 3. a. above to be
increased to not less than 6.5 m if in the case of a project-style development or in
other cases where a property line is co-terminus with the back of the curb or the
sidewalk and there is no intervening boulevard between the property line and the
back of the curb or the sidewalk.
4.
As a guideline in a residential district:
(a) the width of driveway in a front yard must not exceed 45% of the lot width or 8 m
whichever is less;
(b) the combined area of a driveway and a parking pad in a front yard must not exceed
45% of the total area of the required front yard; and
(c) a driveway and any parking pad in a front yard must be:
(i)
perpendicular to a public roadway if the driveway connects to the public
roadway; or
(ii) approximately perpendicular to the public roadway if the driveway connects to
the public roadway and the front property line is curved;
unless otherwise required by the Development Authority.
5.
If a residential district establishes a setback for a Principal Building or an Accessory Building
and that setback thereby increases the setback to the vehicular entrance to a garage or
results in a greater driveway length than that prescribed in Section 3. above, then that greater
setback or length applies.
6.
Despite Section 3 above, if the Approving Authority believes that a sidewalk is likely to be
constructed in the future, then the approving Authority may require either:
(a) that the minimum setback and the minimum driveway length described in Section 3
above is measured from the property line shared with a street or;
(b) that the minimum setback and the minimum driveway length is measured from the
expected location of the back of the future sidewalk.
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SECTION 3.31
DISTRICT OVERLAY
1.
In addition to the Districts in Section 4, a development shall be subject to the provisions of a
District Overlay attached as Schedule E of this Bylaw, if that District Overlay applies to the
site of the proposed development.
2.
If there is a conflict between the provisions of a District Overlay and the regulations contained
in a District in Section 4, the provisions of the District Overlay shall govern to the extent of
the inconsistency.
SECTION 3.32
PROTECTIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES
1.
Despite any provision to the contrary, if an application for a development permit proposes a
Protective Emergency Services development either by itself or in conjunction with another
development, the Development Authority:
a. is not required to notify by any means the adjacent owners of the land or the public of
either the development permit or the application for the permit, if the lots adjacent to
the site of the proposed development are vacant; and
b. may issue the development permit with relaxations and is not required to refer the
development permit requiring relaxations to Council for decision; or
c. may refer the development permit as described in (b) above to Council for decision.
2.
Despite a provision to the contrary, the Development Authority may:
(a) impose requirements on a Protective Emergency Services development in addition to
or in substitution of the requirements of this Bylaw, and
(b) require the registration of a restrictive covenant to manage the use and development
of lands and buildings including access to public roadways.
SECTION 3.33
CANNABIS STORES
A. Cannabis Production Facility
1. A Cannabis Production Facility must:
(a) be licensed or otherwise authorized by Health Canada;
(b) be located not less than 100 m from a residential district measured from the building
containing the facility to the nearest property line of a site in a residential district;
(c) include equipment that removes odors from any airborne discharges into the
outdoors; and
(d) include security features to the satisfaction of the Development Authority including
but not limited to chain link and security fencing not less than 3 m in height.
2. A Cannabis Production Facility, subject to Section 3 below, must be
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(a) located inside a free-standing building that is not joined to another building; and
(b) the sole use on the site or the parcel of land.
3. The site containing a Cannabis Production Facility may include the following:
(a) a separate ancillary building for security purposes; and
(b) a Cannabis Store provided the Cannabis Store complies with the requirements for a
Cannabis Store and recognizing that cannabis sold by the store must be purchased
from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, unless otherwise authorized by the
Commission.
4. The Development Authority may require:
(a) that a plan be prepared by a qualified person that addresses the following in detaiI to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority:
i.
how waste products will be managed;
ii.
whether or not waste products will be incinerated and if they are incinerated
how air borne emissions and odor will be addressed;
iii.
the quantity and characteristics of liquid and other waste material discharged
by the facility;
iv.
how and where liquid and other waste material will be collected and disposed
of; and
(b) that the plan be submitted concurrent with an application for a development permit,
or as a condition of issuing a development permit for a Cannabis Production Facility.
B. Cannabis Micro Production Facility
1. A Cannabis Micro Production Facility must:
(a) be located not less than I 00 m from a residential district measured from the building
containing the facility to the nearest property line of a site in residential district;
(b) include equipment that removes odors from any airborne discharges into the
outdoors; and
(c) must include security features to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
2. Not more than one Cannabis Micro Production Facility is allowed
(a) on a site or a parcel of land, or
(b) in a building if the building contains two or more bays.
3. The Development Authority may require any of the information described in Subsection
3.33.A.4. above at the time an application for a development permit that includes a Cannabis
Micro Production Facility is considered.
C.
Parking and Signage
1. Despite any provision to the contrary, signage for:
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(a) a Cannabis Micro Production Facility or a Cannabis Production Facility must
i.
identify only the address and the name of the business or facility; and
ii.
be unobtrusive without attracting undue attention to the facility to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority; and
(b) a Cannabis Store that is located in the same building or on the same site as either a
Cannabis Production Facility or a Cannabis Micro Production Facility must not be
unduly obtrusive and in all cases must be to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
2. A Cannabis Production Facility and a Cannabis Micro Production Facility must provide a
minimum number of parking stalls that is the greater of:
(a) stalls per I 00 m2 of gross usable floor area for the first 2,000 m2 and then 1.0 stalls
for each subsequent 500 m2; or
(b) 1 stall per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the
development at any time.
D. Cannabis Stores
1. In addition to the Provincial and Federal Requirements, a Cannabis Store
(a) must be located not less than 125 metres from the boundary of a parcel
(i)
containing a School - School Authority or a School-Private subject to Section 2,
below;
(ii) that is identified as School Reserve or Municipal and School Reserve on a
Certificate of Title or in an Area Structure Plan; and
(iii) that is identified as Municipal Reserve on a Certificate of Title or in an Area
Structure Plan and the parcel contains 0.5 ha or more;
(b) must be located not less than 100 m from the boundary of a parcel containing
(i)
an Emergency Shelter; or
(ii) a Hospital;
(c) may be open for business and sell to customers only between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 a.m. on any given day, unless
(i)
a license issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission restricts the
hours of operation to a lesser period of time; and
(d) requires a minimum of 1 parking stall per 30 m² gross useable floor area.
2.
If a School - School Authority or a School-Private is located in the CB - Central Business
District, a Cannabis Store must be located not less than 50 metres from the boundary of the
parcel containing the School.
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3.
A Cannabis Store located on the south side of Highway 1 may be located any distance from
the following and is not subject to any separation distance from the following:
(a) a School - School Authority; or
(b) a School - Private.
4.
The separation distance from a Cannabis Store to the property line of a parcel described in
Subsections 1(a) and 1(b) and Section 2 above is measured from the closest external wall of
(a) the building containing the Cannabis Store, where the store occupies the entire
building; or
(b) that portion of the building containing the Cannabis Store if the Cannabis Store
occupies a portion of a building.
5.
The 125 m, 100 m and 50 m separation distances described in Subsections 1(a) and 1(b) and
Section 2. above must not be reduced by the Development Authority despite any provision
to the contrary in this Bylaw.
SECTION 3.34
SECONDARY SUITES
1.
Only one (1) Secondary Suite may be developed in conjunction with a principal dwelling.
2.
A minimum of one (1) on-site parking stalls shall be provided for a Secondary Suite in addition
to the required parking stalls for the principal dwelling.
3.
On-site tandem parking arrangements shall be supported by the Development Authority.
4.
Adjacent street parking shall not receive credit towards achieving the minimum parking
calculations for a Secondary Suite
SECTION 3.35
SEA CANS
1. A Sea Can must comply with the regulations in the Accessory Buildings and Uses Section. The
Approving Authority may substitute requirements or otherwise ensure that
(a) A Sea Can used for storage is screened from public view from an adjoining street
other than a lane; and
(b) The Sea Can is located to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
2. A Sea Can used for storage shall only be located on a parcel where there is an existing
principal use.
3. The Approving Authority may require that a Sea Can be clad, painted, or covered to ensure
that its appearance is compatible with the surrounding area.
4. After a dwelling unit on a site in a residential district has been occupied, a Sea Can may be
located on that site for no longer than 10 consecutive days to enable temporary storage or
moving of goods, materials or equipment. The Approving Authority may require that the Sea
Can be located to their satisfaction.
(a) The Approving Authority must be notified prior to the Sea Can being located on site.
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5. Subject to sub-section 4 above, Sea Cans are not allowed in a residential district and the
Development Officer
(a) may require the removal of a Sea Can on a parcel in a residential district within a
specified period of time and may prohibit a Sea Can on a parcel in a residential
district; and
(b) must notify the owner of the parcel in writing if the Development Officer requires the
removal of a Sea Can from that parcel.
6. A Sea Can must be set back a minimum of 3.0 m from another building/structure, and a
minimum of 6.0 m from the exits, windows, and unprotected openings of another
building/structure.
7. Sea Cans used for storage shall not be placed within 15 m of a parking area.
8. Sea Cans used for storage are only permitted in the rear or side yards.
(a) Sea Cans in the side yard must meet the side yard setback of the applicable Land Use
District.
9. Prior to issuing a decision on a Development Permit application for a Sea Can used for
storage, the Fire Department is to complete a site inspection with the applicant to review the
proposed location of the Sea Can.
10. Sea Cans may not be used to store compressed gasses.
11. Sea Cans shall not be used for advertising purposes.
12. Sea Cans shall not be used as a Dwelling Unit.
13. All Sea Cans requiring a Development and/or Building Permit
(a) must be registered through the Fire Department; and
(b) must follow the Fire Department's Inspection Procedure No. 2.09.10 as amended
from time to time.
14. A Sea Can placed on a commercially or industrially zoned parcel for a period of 28 days or less
for the purposes of moving or receipt of a shipment is exempt from obtaining a development
permit. A building permit may still be required. If said temporary Sea Can is storing hazardous
materials, it must be registered with the Fire Department.
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SECTION 4 LAND USE DISTRICT PROVISIONS
4.1
R1 - SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for the development of single detached dwellings at low densities.
2. USES:
a) Permitted
Accessory Building or Use
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Government Services
Group Home, Limited
Home Occupation
Housing Duplex
Residential Sales Centre 2
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i
457.0 m2 per Dwelling
b) Minimum Lots Size Corner Lots
i
503.0 m2 per Dwelling Unit
c) Minimum Site Width
i
15.0 metres
ii
9.0 metres for a pie shaped lot at front yard
d) Minimum Site Depth
i
30.5 metres for all lots
e) Habitable Floor Area
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Minimum Gross Floor Area - 102 m2
f) Maximum Number of Dwellings
i.
One dwelling per lot, unless a legal Secondary Suite has been approved
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principle Building
i.
Front Yard - 6.0 m
ii. Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii. Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane
h) Site Coverage
i.
Maximum total site coverage of 50%
ii.
Maximum site coverage for Accessory Buildings is 13%
i)
Building Height
i.
10 m for the Principal Building
ii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a. Pie-Shaped Lots:
i. The minimum lot frontage of a Pie-Shaped Lot shall be 9.0m, measured between
the points determined by the intersection of the side property lines and the front
property line.
ii. The minimum lot depth of a Pie-Shaped Lot shall be 30.5m, measured from the
midpoint of the front property line to the midpoint of the rear property line.
b. Garages:
i. If a principal building does not have an attached garage at the front of the
Dwelling or has a garage with a side entrance with a driveway parallel to the front
property line, the Minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4.8m.
ii. If the doors of an attached garage face any public roadway and abut a side yard,
the Minimum Side Yard Setback shall be 6.0m.
c. Landscaping
i. Minimum landscaping requirement of at least two (2) trees per internal lot and
three (3) trees per corner lot.
d. Accessory Building
i. Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development
on adjacent parcels.
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #20-04
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #20-04
Bylaw #17-12
4.2
R1N - SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL (NARROW LOT) DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for the development of single detached homes on narrow lots.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building or Use
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Government Services
Home Occupation
Housing Duplex
Residential Sales Centre 2
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i.
372.0 m² per Dwelling
b) Minimum Lot Size Corner Lots
i.
417.0 m2 per Dwelling Unit
c) Minimum Site Width
i.
11.0 metres
d) Site Depth
i.
30.5 metres for all lots
e) Habitable Floor Area
i.
Minimum Gross Floor Area - 84.0m2
f) Maximum Number of Dwellings
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-06
Bylaw #15-06
Bylaw #20-04
Bylaw #22-01
Added by Bylaw #24-14
Removed by Bylaw 25-09
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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i. One dwelling per lot, unless a legal Secondary Suite or Housing Duplex have been
approved
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i. Front Yard - 6.0 m
ii. Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii. Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane
h) Site Coverage
i. Maximum total site coverage of 50%
ii. Maximum total site coverage of 60% if the site is serviced by a rear lane
iii. Maximum site area for accessory buildings of 13%
i) Building Height
i.
10 m for the Principal Building
ii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Garages
a) If a principal building does not have an attached garage at the front of the
Dwelling or has a garage with a side entrance with a driveway parallel to the front
property line, the Minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4.8m.
b) Notwithstanding above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached front garage,
there shall be one 3.3 metre side yard to allow for access to a rear detached
garage.
Landscaping
c) Minimum landscaping requirement of at least one (1) tree per internal lot and
two (2) trees per corner lot.
Accessory Building
d) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development
on adjacent parcels.
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
82
Bylaw #15-29
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #20-04
4.3
R1S - SINGLE DETACHED RESIDENTIAL (SMALL LOT) DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for the development of single detached homes, served by a rear lane.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Government Services
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre 2
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i.
235 m2 per dwelling unit
b) Minimum Site Width
i.
9.75 m for Internal Lots
ii.
11.25 m for Corner Lots
c) Minimum Site Depth
i.
30.5 m for all lots
d) Habitable Floor Area
i.
Minimum Gross Floor Area - 70 m2
e) Maximum Number of Dwellings
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-06
Bylaw #15-06
Bylaw #20-04
Added by Bylaw #24-14
Removed by Bylaw 25-09
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
83
i.
One dwelling per lot, unless a legal Secondary Suite has been approved
f) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i. Front Yard - 4.0 m if the lot is served by a rear lane; and 6.0 m if the lot is not
served by a rear lane
ii. Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii. Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane
g) Site Coverage
i. Maximum site coverage 60% if served by a rear lane
ii. Maximum site coverage for an accessory building - 23%
h) Building Height
i. 10.0 m for Principal Buildings
ii. 5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
General:
a) All lots in this District shall be served by paved rear lane access
b) Attached front garages are not allowed if:
i.
the distance between the façade containing the vehicular entrance to the garage and the
back of public sidewalk or the back of curb where there is no public sidewalk is less than
6.0 m; and
ii.
the lot is served by a rear lane.
c) Notwithstanding (A) and (B) above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached front garage,
there shall be one 3.3 metre side yard to allow for access to a rear detached garage.
d) The Approving Authority may require differing front yard setbacks if, in their opinion, it is
necessary to create and/or enhance the visual appearance of the proposed and adjacent
developments as a group. The front yard setback shall not be less for any individual dwelling
than that specified for this District.
Landscaping
e) Minimum landscaping requirement of at least one (1) tree per internal lot and two (2) trees
per corner lot.
f) If no attached front garage is provided, then no vehicle parking is allowed in the Front Yard
and the Front Yard must be landscaped.
Accessory Building
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
84
Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #20-04
g) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on adjacent
parcels.
4.4
R2 - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for low density development in the form of duplex, and semi-detached
dwellings.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Duplex
Housing, Semi Detached
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Government Services
Group Home
Home Occupation
Housing, Single Detached
Residential Sales Centre 2
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i. 235 m2 for each Dwelling Unit in a Housing, Duplex and Housing, Semi-Detached
b) Minimum Site Width
i. Housing, Single-Detached: 11 m for an Internal Lot and 12.5 m for a Corner Lot;
ii. Housing, Duplex: 15 m for an Internal Lot and 17 m for a Corner Lot;
iii. Housing, Semi-Detached: 7.5 m for each Dwelling Unit on an Internal Lot and 9
m for each Dwelling Unit on a Corner Lot;
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-06
Added by Bylaw #24-14
Removed by Bylaw 25-09
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
85
iv. Housing, Duplex and Housing, Semi-Detached on lane-less sites: Despite
Subsections (3) b) ii. and iii., if a site does not share a property line with a lane
either at the rear or at the side of the site and no provision is made for a Private
Garage either at the front or at the side of the building, then the Approving
Authority may require a site width of 18 m for an Internal Lot and a width of 20
m for a corner site.
c) Minimum Site Depth
i. 30.5 metres for all lots
d) Habitable Floor Area
i. Minimum Gross Floor Area - 70 m2 per dwelling unit
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i. Front Yard - 4.0 m if the lot is served by a rear lane; and 6.0 m if the lot is not
served by a rear lane
ii. Rear Yard - 7. 0 m
iii. Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane
f) Site Coverage
i. Maximum total site coverage - 50%
ii. Maximum site coverage for Accessory Buildings - 13%
g) Building Height
i. 10. 0 m for Principal Buildings
ii. 5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Garages:
a. If a principal building does not have an attached garage at the front of the Dwelling, the
Minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4.8m.
b. If the doors of an attached garage face any public roadway and abut a side yard, the Minimum
Side Yard Setback shall be 6.0m.
c. Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached front garage, there
shall be one 3.3 metre side yard to allow for access to a rear detached garage.
Landscaping
d. Minimum landscaping requirement of at least two (2) trees per internal lot and three (3) trees
per corner lot.
Accessory Building
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
86
Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
e. Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on adjacent
parcels.
4.5
R2X MEDIUM DENSITY ATTACHED HOUSING DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for the development of attached housing with a maximum density
approaching 55 Dwellings per Hectare.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing Attached
Housing, Duplex
Housing, Semi Detached
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
Single Detached Dwellings on the following lots only: Lots 1 to 13 inclusive,
Block 20, Plan 0414524
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Garden Suite on the following lots only: Lots 1 to 13 inclusive, Block 20, Plan
0414524
Government Services
Group Home
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre 2
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i.
235 m2 for each Dwelling Unit in a Housing, Duplex and Housing, Semi-
Detached, and
ii. 175 m2 for each Dwelling Unit in a Housing, Attached
b) Minimum Site Width
i.
Housing, Single-Detached: 11 m for an Internal Lot and 12.5 m for a Corner
Lot;
Bylaw #14-22
Bylaw #14-22
Bylaw #15-01
Added by Bylaw #24-14
Removed by Bylaw 25-09
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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Bylaw #16-10
ii.
Housing, Duplex: 15 m for an Internal Lot and 17 m for a Corner Lot;
iii.
Housing, Semi-Detached: 7.5 m for each Dwelling Unit on an Internal Lot and
9 m for each Dwelling Unit on a Corner Lot;
iv.
Housing, Duplex and Housing, Semi-Detached on lane-less sites: Despite
Subsections (3) b) ii. and iii., if a site does not share a property line with a lane
either at the rear or side of the site and no provision is made for a garage
either at the front or at the side of the building, then the Approving Authority
may require a site width of 18 m for an Internal Lot and a width of 20 m for a
corner site.
c) Minimum Site Depth
i.
30.5 metres for all lots
d) Habitable Floor Area
i.
Minimum Gross Floor Area - 70 m2 per dwelling unit
e) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
i.
The maximum density is 55 dwelling units per hectare
f) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
Front Yard - 6.0 m and, at the discretion of the Approving Authority, 4.0 m if
the lot is served by a rear lane
ii.
Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii.
Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an Internal Lot; and
3.0 m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane
g) Building Height
i.
10 m for the Principal Building for Duplex and Semi-Detached Housing
ii.
12 m for the Principal Building for an Attached Housing
iii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) If the doors of an attached garage face any public roadway and abut a side yard, the Minimum
Side Yard Setback shall be 6.0m.
b) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached front garage, there
shall be one 3.3 metre side yard to allow for access to a rear detached garage.
c) Condominiums may have shared attached garages at the rear of the property.
d) Condominiums may have a reduced front yard setback up to 4m at the discretion of the
Approving Authority, where a lane meeting current Town Design Standards is provided for
access.
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
88
Landscaping
e) Minimum landscaping requirement of at least one (1) tree per internal lot and two (2) trees
per corner lot for duplex and semidetached dwellings.
f) Attached housing shall provide a landscape and a site plan showing parking, landscaping and
access.
Accessory Building
g) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on adjacent
parcels.
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
89
Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #25-16
4.6
R3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for high density multi-family housing to a maximum of 100 dwellings per
hectare.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Apartment
Housing, Attached
Protective Emergency Services
Public Parks
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Child Care Services
Extended Medical Treatment Services
Government Services
Home Occupation
Housing, Duplex, existing prior to the adoption of this bylaw
Housing, Single Detached, existing prior the adoption of this bylaw
Residential Care
Residential Sales Centre 2
Seniors Housing
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i. The minimum site area shall be 930m².
b) Minimum Site Area
i.
175.0 m² per attached dwelling unit
ii.
40 m2 per apartment dwelling unit
c) Minimum Site Width
i.
30.5 m apartment
ii.
7.62m single detached or duplex
iii.
7.0 m for a pie shaped lot at the front yard
d) Minimum Site Depth
i.
30.5 metres for all lots
Bylaw #15-40
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
90
e) Habitable Floor Area
i.
Minimum Gross Floor Area - 40 m2 per dwelling unit
f) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
i.
The maximum density is 100 dwelling units per hectare
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
Front Yard - 6.0 m and, at the discretion of the Approving Authority, 4.0 m if
the lot is served by a rear lane
ii.
Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii.
Side Yard - The setback from a side property line is as follows:
a. 1.5 m from the side property line shared with an Internal Lot if the Principal
Building is 9.0 m or less in height at the eaveline;
b. 3.0 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot if the Principal
Building is more than 9.0 m in height at the eaveline;
c. 3.0 m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane unless
the building is 9.0 m or less in height at the eaveline and the building is
located in the Downtown Overlay District in which case the setback from the
side property line shared with a street may be reduced, at the discretion of
the Approving Authority, to not less than 1.5 m
h) Building Height
i.
10.0 m for Duplex
ii.
12.0 m for Attached Housing
iii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
iv.
14.0 m or four (4) storeys for Apartment Housing
i)
Site Coverage
i.
Maximum Site coverage for the entire site, including all accessory buildings
and detached garages shall by 70%
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Parking
a) All parking spaces on a Site in this District shall be hard surfaced.
Landscaping
b) A minimum of 30% of the site area shall be landscaped and a landscape and site plan
shall be prepared by a professional landscape architect.
Uses and appearance
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #16-10
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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c) The Approving Authority shall give due consideration to the compatibility of a
proposed Development in this District to existing Uses on or near the Site.
d) If the site is located within the Downtown Overlay District, the development will be
required to meet all of the requirements of that District as well as be subject to a
review by the Downtown Design Review Committee.
Accessory Building
e) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on
adjacent parcels.
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
92
Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
4.7
MHP - MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this district is to accommodate Manufactured Homes where each home
is located on a plot of leased land which is not subdivided from the balance of the Manufactured
Home Park.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Home Office
Manufactured Home, less than 10 years old
Protective Emergency Services
Public Parks
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Accessory Buildings
Government Services
Home Occupation
Manufactured Home, 10 to 20 years old
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Park Area
i.
1 ha, for the Mobile Home Park
b) Minimum Site Width
i.
30m
c) Minimum Plot Area
i.
300m²
d) Minimum Plot Width
i.
10m
e) Minimum Plot Depth
i.
30 m
f) Minimum Habitable Area
i.
100.0 m²
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks
i.
Front Yard - 2.0 m for Principal Building
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #15-33
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
93
ii.
Rear Yard - 3. 0 m for the Principal or accessory building, 4.0 metres if the
plot abuts a public road or lane
iii.
Side Yard - 1.5 m for the Principal Building and 1.0 metre for the accessory
building, unless the building abuts a public road or lane and then the side yard
setback is 3.0 metres
h) Site Coverage
i.
45% for the entire site,
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Each plot shall be identified by an address and its boundaries shall be identified by physical
features to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
b) Each Mobile Home Park plot shall provide a level, durable base on which the Mobile Home
shall be placed.
c) The undercarriage and hitch of each Manufactured Home shall be completely screened from
view by the foundation or by skirting, within 30 days of the placement of the Manufactured
Home.
d) All accessory structures such as steps, patios, porches, additions, skirting and storage facilities
shall complement the Manufactured Home in design and construction.
e) Additions to a Manufactured Home shall have a foundation and skirting equivalent to that of
the Manufactured Home.
f) All roads in a Mobile Home Park shall be paved, well drained and maintained.
g) All Manufactured Homes and all community facilities in a Mobile Home Park shall be
connected by a safe, convenient, pedestrian walkway which shall be at least 1.0 m in width.
h) At least 15% of the gross area (excluding boulevards) of the Mobile Home Park shall be
devoted to outdoor communal amenities and landscaped areas, and the majority of these
areas shall be provided in a convenient and accessible location.
i) In a Mobile Home Park, common storage areas of a size satisfactory to the Approving
Authority, separate from the Manufactured Home lot, shall be provided for the storage of
seasonal recreational equipment and other equipment not capable of storage on the
Manufactured Home lot. Such storage areas shall be enclosed by a fence and screened by
trees or landscape features.
j) All utility lines shall be placed underground.
k) All required parking areas shall be paved.
l) A mobile home park must be landscaped, and a landscaping plan must be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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Bylaw #15-22
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
4.8
MHS - MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: The purposed of this district is to accommodate Manufactured Homes where each
home is located on a separate lot.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Buildings
Home Office
Manufactured Home
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Child Care Services
Government Services
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre
Utility Building
GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Minimum Site Area
ii.
300m²
b)
Minimum Lot Width
The minimum lot widths are as follows:
(i)
Corner lots and lots for Sectional Manufactured Homes: 15 m or as
required by the Development Officer; and
(ii)
Other Lots: 10 m
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
ii.
30 m
d)
Minimum Habitable Ground Floor Area
i.
55m², excluding basements
e)
Maximum number of Residential Units per lot
The maximum number of dwelling units per lot is one dwelling unit.
f)
Minimum Yard Setbacks
i.
Principal and Accessory Buildings must be setback not less than 3.0 m from a
front property line subject to Section 3.31;
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-28
Bylaw #15-33
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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ii.
Principal Buildings must be located not less than:
(a) 4.0 m from a rear property line; and
(b) 1.5 m from one side property line shared with an internal lot and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane.
iii.
A Principal Building located on a lot after January 1, 2017 must provide one
unobstructed side yard of 3.0 m unless an attached garage is provided at the
front of the building in which case a 1.5 m setback is required subject to
Section 3.31
g)
Building Height
i.
Principal Building: 5.5m
ii.
Accessory Building; 5.0m* see OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
h)
Maximum Site Coverage
i.
50% for the entire site,
3. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) If the vehicular doors of an attached garage face any public roadway and abut a side yard, the
Minimum Side Yard Setback shall be 6.0m.
b) All homes in a Mobile Home Subdivision shall be placed on permanent foundations and it shall
be a permanent foundation of a height of less than 1m above grade, capable of supporting
the maximum anticipated load of the Principal Building in all seasons without settlement or
other movement, shall be provided for each Manufactured Home
c) All Accessory structures such as steps, patios, porches, additions, skirting and storage facilities
shall be factory prefabricated units, or of an equivalent quality, so that design and
construction will complete and/or complement the Manufactured Home.
d) Additions to a Manufactured Home shall have a foundation and skirting equivalent to that of
the Manufactured Home.
Landscaping
e) Each lot in this district must be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority and
unless otherwise required by the Approving Authority the landscaping must consist of soft
landscaping.
Accessory Building
f) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on adjacent
parcels.
Bylaw #15-01
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #15-33
Bylaw #22-01
Bylaw #22-01
Town of Strathmore Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 14-11
Adopted September 17, 2014 (Consolidated July 29, 2024)
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Bylaw #20-04
Bylaw #17-12
Bylaw #17-12
4.9
CR - COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for the creation of low-density acreage style Single Detached homes with
municipal servicing.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Public Parks
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Garage Suite
Garden Suite
Government Services
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Site Area
i.
Minimum Site Area is 1,800m2 per Dwelling
b) Minimum Site Width
i.
30m
c) Minimum Habitable Ground Floor Area
i.
110m² for single storey dwellings, including bungalows, bi-levels, and split-levels
d) Maximum Number of Dwellings
i.
One dwelling per lot, unless a legal Secondary Suite has been approved
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks
i.
Front Yard - 10.0 m for Principal Building
ii.
Rear Yard - 20. 0 m for the Principal Building and 2.0 m for Accessory Buildings
iii.
Side Yard
a. 5.0 m for Principal or Accessory buildings
f) Site Coverage
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i.
30% for the Principal Building
ii.
7% or 90m², whichever is less
g) Building Height
i.
15m for the Principal Building
ii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings or as required by the Approving Authority* see
OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS below
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) If the doors of an attached garage face any public roadway and abut a side yard, the Minimum
Side Yard Setback shall be 6.0m.
b) Each site shall provide a minimum of 5 parking stalls.
Landscaping
c) Minimum landscaping requirement of at least two (2) trees per internal lot and three (3) trees
per corner lot.
Accessory Building
d) Maximum Accessory Building height shall be influenced by existing development on adjacent
parcels.
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4.10
CB - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for a pedestrian oriented downtown area that is the focus of retail and
commercial service activities and office development.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Bed and Breakfast
Contractor Services, Limited
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
Government Services
Health Services
Home Office
Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
Liquor Store
Mixed Use Building
Parking
Personal Service Shops
Professional Offices and Office Support Services
Protective and Emergency Services
Public Assembly Establishments, Minor
Public Parks
Retail Stores, Convenience
Retail Stores, General
Signs
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Cannabis Stores
Child Care Services
Contractor Services, General
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Major
Education Services
Fleet Services
Funeral Home
Gas Bar
Home Occupation
Hotels
Housing, Single Detached, existing prior the adoption of this bylaw
Pet Care Facility
Private Club
Public Assembly Establishment, Major
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Religious Assembly
Residential Sales Centre
Sea Can
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Minor
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Application of the Downtown Overlay District
i.
In addition to the regulations of this District, the regulations of the Downtown
Overlay District (DOD), Section 4.13, also apply.
b)
Site Area
i.
232m²
c)
Minimum Site Width
i.
7.6m
d)
Minimum Front Yard
i.
Zero, or up to 2m, at the discretion of the Approving Authority, to enable
appropriate maintenance of the sidewalk
e)
Habitable Floor Area
i. 110m²
f)
Maximum Number of Dwellings for Mixed Use Buildings - 100 units per hectare
g)
Minimum Side Yard Setbacks
i.
Zero side yard setback, unless on a Corner lot, then the side yard setback is 1.2
metres
h)
Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks
i.
3.0 metres to accommodate staff parking and garbage containers
i)
Building Height
i.
16 m or four storeys with the opportunity for 6 storeys if the first level is stepped
back from the street and/or the building is a mixed-use building and/or the
building qualifies for density bonusing under the Downtown Overlay Bylaw.
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Exterior Materials
a)
All Developments in this District shall use any one or combination of wood
clapboard or equivalent, metal cladding, hardy board, brick, stucco, masonry, or
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vinyl siding, for exterior finishing. The exterior finishing shall also use contrasts,
relief and texture in the design and use of materials, including public art.
b)
No blank walls will be permitted greater than 1.5 metre in a horizontal dimension.
All large blank walls must be broken up with display windows, doors, variance in
materials, texture and /or colour.
Landscaping
c)
Landscaping may include soft or hard landscaping, awnings and canopies, public
art, potted plants and trees and may be located in the front of the building or in the
rear of the building particularly if it enhances the rear lane and will be guided by
the Downtown Overlay District and the Downtown Revitalization Strategy.
Parking Areas
d)
If a Development abuts a hard-surfaced lane, any on-site parking provided for the
Development shall be hard surfaced. If the abutting lane is not paved, then any
surfacing treatment of the on-site parking shall be at the discretion of the
Approving Authority.
Sea Cans
e)
Sea Cans within the Central Business District may not be used for storage purposes.
f)
A Development Permit issued for a Sea Can within the Central Business District shall
be for a specified limited time period.
Mechanical Equipment
g) All mechanical equipment on a roof of any building shall be concealed in a manor
compatible with the architectural character of the building or concealed by
incorporating it within the building.
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4.11
CHWY - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for a commercial area adjoining designated highways and service roads to
provide for the development of regional shopping facilities and to service the traveling public.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Automotive and Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals
Automotive Services
Contractor Services, Limited
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
Drive Through Food Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
Fleet Services
Gas Bar
Government Services
Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Health Services
Hotels
Liquor Store
Professional Offices and Office Support Services
Protective and Emergency Services
Public Assembly Establishments, Minor
Public Assembly Establishments, Medium
Retail Stores, Convenience
Retail Stores, General
Shopping Centers
Signs, excepting Billboards
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Accessory Uses
Adult Entertainment
Auctioneering Establishment
Auto Body and Paint Shop
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops
Campground
Cannabis Stores
Contractor Services - General
Cultural Facilities
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Major
Education Services
Emergency Shelter
Equipment and Storage Yard
Funeral Home
Housing, Apartment, (if approved prior to adoption of this bylaw)
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Housing, Security
Mini or Self Storage
Personal Service Shops
Pet Care Facility
Private Clubs
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
Public Assembly Establishment, Major
Religious Assembly
Residential Sales Centre
Sea Can
Signs, Billboards
Truck and Mobile Home Sales/Rentals
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Minor
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Site Area
i.
929m²
b) Minimum Front Yard
i.
8.0 metres
c) Minimum Side Yard Setbacks
i.
3.0 metres
d) Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks
i.
None, 3.0 metres if the rear property line abuts a public roadway
e) Landscaping
i.
The landscaping plan shall show, at a minimum:
a. A 4.5m wide landscaped strip parallel to the main or service road.
b. A 3m wide landscaped strip parallel to the side and rear property
lines.
All to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Parking Areas
a) All parking areas shall be paved, unless exempted by the Approving Authority.
Automotive Services:
b) Traffic circulation, vehicular queuing, and the location of pump islands and the canopy
must be to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
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c) A canopy over a pump island in an Automotive Services may extend to 3m of the
boundary of the site.
Housing, Apartment:
d) The buildings on the property legally described as Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 921 0950 may
have Dwelling Units on the second storey, as a Discretionary Use.
Mechanical Equipment
e) All mechanical equipment on a roof of any building shall be concealed in a manor
compatible with the architectural character of the building or concealed by
incorporating it within the building.
Auto Body and Paint Shop
f) The bay doors of the building containing an Auto Body and Paint Shop must not face
an adjacent residential district.
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4.12
C1 - NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for street-oriented mixed-use forms of local commercial retail and services
to complement surrounding neighbourhoods.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Child Care Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
Government Services
Health Services
Home Office
Mixed Use Building
Personal Service Shops
Professional Offices and Office Support Services
Protective Emergency Services
Public Assembly Establishments, Minor
Retail Stores, Convenience
Retail Stores, General
Signs
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Accessory Uses
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
Drive Through Food Services
Gas Bar
Liquor Store
Pet Care Facility
Private Club
Public Assembly Establishments, Major
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Minor
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Site Area
i.
Minimum Area of 1,393.0 m²
ii.
Maximum Area of 15,000.0 m²
b) Minimum Front Yard
i.
3.0 metres
c) Minimum Side Yard Setbacks
i.
Zero if attached as in a strip mall
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ii.
3.0 metres, if developed as separate structures
d) Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks
i.
Principal and Accessory Building - 6.0 m for all lane-less Developments;
ii.
3 m for any Development served by a lane.
e) Boundary Treatment
i.
Any yard adjacent to or abutting a residential area will require a 4.5 m
setback and the construction of a 1.8m fence
f) Landscaping
i.
15% of gross area
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Parking Areas
i.
All parking areas shall be paved.
Mechanical Equipment
b) All mechanical equipment on a roof of any building shall be concealed in a manor
compatible with the architectural character of the building, or concealed by
incorporating it within the building.
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4.13
DOD DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
1. GENERAL PURPOSE
To establish an overlay for the downtown that will direct development to create a positive visual
impression to revitalize the downtown core to encourage economic and residential growth.
Purposes of the Downtown Overlay District are:
To build upon the historic development patterns in the existing downtown area to create
an attractive, vibrant, walkable, and economically successful downtown
To encourage adaptive reuse of abandoned, vacant or underutilized buildings or
structures where appropriate
To encourage residential uses in the downtown
To allow for a mix of new land uses that are appropriate to both the needs of the
community and the scale of the surrounding neighbourhoods
To provide incentives to develop larger parcels at higher densities in a coordinated,
planned approach
To maintain a consistent high level of design quality through the district
To enhance the quality of appearance of developed properties
2. USES
The Permitted and Discretionary Uses in this Overlay District are the Permitted and Discretionary
Uses of the applicable underlying District.
3. APPLICATION
a) The DOD regulation applies to all development or redevelopment of lands within the
Downtown District (illustrated on Land Use Map 4.2) regardless of the underlying land
use designation of Central Business District or High Density Residential District.
b) The DOD regulations are to be applied as a condition of a Development Permit.
c) The Development Officer shall act as the approving authority in accordance with the Land
Use Bylaw. Where standards or other requirements listed as part of this overlay district
may conflict with the underlying district, the overlay district regulations will apply.
d) Wherever possible, trees existing on the site shall be preserved and protected or
replaced. Notwithstanding the status of the existing vegetation, landscaping of the site
shall be subject to the overlay district.
e) The provisions of the overlay district shall take effect upon development or re
development. However, property owners can make aesthetic and façade upgrades at any
time, through Development Permit process.
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f) The Downtown Design Review Committee will review applications and provide
recommendations as determined by the Approving Authority, within 21 days of receiving
a referral from the Approving Authority. The Approving Authority will consider these
recommendations when considering the approval of the application and the application
of conditions to the Development Permit.
g) All existing buildings and uses may continue to operate if they currently meet the
requirements of the underlying land use district.
4. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply in the context of the Downtown Overlay District:
a) Civic Use means a land use that provides a public, cultural, or institutional benefit to the
community. Specific uses may include, but shall not be limited to, government offices,
religious institutions, educational institutions, and medical facilities (not including
veterinarian operations). For the purpose of the DOD, civic uses shall not include open
spaces.
b) Personal Services means services for the everyday affairs, including barber shops,
esthetic salons, launderettes, dry cleaning, shoe repair or other similar service businesses.
c) Open Space means areas set aside for public use as part of a coordinated site
development process and may include patios, parks, paths, plazas, and other spaces open
and available to the public.
d) Transparency means area of a building front or side façade, primarily including street
level storeys, and including doorways and display windows.
5. DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Setbacks for Non-residential and Mixed Use: setbacks shall fall within the range of 0 to
5.5 m and shall be subject to the site design standards.
b) Setbacks for Stand-Alone Residential Use: setbacks for proposed new development that
is exclusively residential shall comply with the setback requirements in the underlying
land use districts.
c) Height Limitations for Non-Residential and Mixed Use: building height for mixed use or
non-residential uses shall not exceed 15m and or three storeys.
d) Height Limitations for Stand-Alone Residential Use: building height limits for proposed
development that is exclusively for residential uses shall comply with the restrictions in
the underlying land use district.
e) Mixed use development is encouraged and relaxation to Central Business District and
Residential 3 District will be considered if mixed use is proposed.
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6. PARKING
The base parking standards for the underlying land use districts shall apply to individual uses in
the Downtown Overlay District. As part of a Development Permit or Site Plan Approval, the
applicant may request reductions to minimum requirements or alternative methods of providing
the required parking by one of the following options:
a) Shared on-site parking - an applicant may apply for reduction in parking standards if the
development is a mixed-use development where the uses are non-competing uses (for
example, residential utilizing the parking spaces in the evening and the office uses the
parking during the daytime). Up to 75% of the predominant use parking requirements
may be waived by the Approving Officer if the applicant can demonstrate that the peak
times for both uses do not overlap.
b) Off Site parking - If a development cannot provide on-site parking as required by this
Bylaw, off-site parking may be used to supplement the parking deficiency provided that
such off-site parking is dedicated and assigned to the specific use or site and is located
less than 150 m from the property requiring the supplemental parking. A caveat or
alternate legal instrument to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority must be
registered against the Certificates of Title of the parcel containing the off-site parking area
and the benefitting parcel.
c) Employee Parking - if the applicant can demonstrate that the employees are directed to
park in a designated area off-site and not on the street in front of the business, the parking
requirements may be reduced by 50%. This parking arrangement will be subject to a
legally binding agreement with the Town of Strathmore as a condition of the
Development Permit.
d) On-site parking shall be located in the rear of the buildings.
e) Landscape Islands shall be required within at grade parking areas with a capacity of 25 or
more vehicles. These parking islands shall be placed to provide visual relief and to
organize larger parking areas into smaller cells. The number of islands and the
landscaping plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
7. DESIGN STANDARDS
The Design Standards provided in this section shall be applied to all development within the
Downtown Overlay District when new or re development occurs. The Town of Strathmore
embraces the concept of Western-Old Town- Messy Vibrancy. These concepts are considered to
be complimentary and not limiting to the owners of businesses and properties in the Downtown
Core. The images provided in Appendix X illustrate the concepts and the ability to blend and mix
these concepts.
a) All buildings shall have a principal façade and entry, with openable doors to the business,
facing a street or open space. Buildings may have more than one principal façade or
entry.
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b) Street level frontage shall be devoted to entrances and display windows.
c) Building finish materials shall be appropriate to western-old town- and messy vibrancy
architecture and may include, but shall not be limited to, brick, high quality brick face,
wood, stone, high quality stone-face, hardy board, and other natural materials.
d) Blank walls facing the street are not encouraged, but should they exist and be part of a re
development project, and where windows cannot be provided, vertical articulation in the
form or raised or recessed surfaces, along with public art, shall be used to break up blank
walls.
e) New retail buildings shall have one of the following features along the front surface at
intervals sufficient to provide continuity to pedestrians including; awnings, marquee,
arcade and or colonnade along with display windows and entrance features.
f) Larger buildings with multiple commercial tenants on the first floor shall articulate the
façade in a manner that distinguishes the location of these tenants through the use of
decorative raised or depressed vertical surfaces, variations in acceptable signage,
awnings, marquees, plazas, colonnades or arcades.
g) Mixed use buildings that provide residential uses on upper levels must have a clearly
defined entrance for the residential uses. This definition can be through signage or
awning.
h) At the discretion of the Approving Authority, a development may utilize a portion of a
sidewalk or other public space for outdoor seating or assembly if there is an adequate
aisle to accommodate the flow of pedestrian traffic and this aisle has a width of at least
1.8 m
i)
Adequate access for loading and emergency vehicles shall be maintained on one side of
the building, if possible. If access on the side of the building is not possible, emergency
access shall be designated in front of the building.
j)
Clear pedestrian pathways shall be provided between buildings, where possible, to
provide a continuous pedestrian pathway through the district.
k) Rear lanes should be kept clear and tidy to provide additional pedestrian connection.
l)
Where residential neighbourhoods abut commercial, office or mixed-use buildings,
appropriate transitional features shall be used and may include landscaping, open space,
parks, or streets with clearly designed pedestrian features.
8. LANDSCAPING
a) A landscaping plan must be provided for all new development and major redevelopment
of a site.
b) The landscaping plan shall include:
i.
Boundaries and dimensions of the site
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ii.
Location of all buildings, parking areas, driveways, entrances and loading areas
iii.
Location of all exterior lights on the site and their projected light patterns in
relation to adjacent buildings and the public areas
iv.
Location of existing plant material to be retained
v.
Location of new plant materials
vi.
All other physical features existing or proposed including benches, art, signage
c) The owner of the property shall be responsible for landscaping and proper maintenance.
As a condition of Development Permit, an irrevocable letter of credit may be required, up
to the value of the estimated cost of the proposed landscaping or planting to ensure that
such landscaping and planting is carried out, and
d) The owner of the property shall be responsible for replacing any plant material that does
not survive the 2-year guarantee period, and
e) The owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town of Strathmore to ensure
maintenance of the landscaping and planting.
9. SIGNAGE
Signage is a critical element in the rejuvenation of a downtown and as such, the following signage
regulations are applied:
a) Primary signs shall be flat against the façade, or mounted projecting from the façade,
b) Signs that project from the building shall have at least 3.0 m of clearance from grade.
c) Signs may be lit externally from the front, but back lighting of signs is prohibited.
a. Existing back-lit signs may be replaced if they are damaged through natural
disasters such as a windstorm.
d) Neon flashing lighted signs, moving signs and roof signs are prohibited.
e) Temporary signs, such as sandwich boards, that sit on the sidewalk in front of the building,
may be allowed in accordance with other regulations of this Land Use Bylaw and may only
be displayed during the hours of operation of the business.
f) Signs shall be made of attractive materials consistent with the character of the district.
Materials may include wood (painted or natural), stone, copper, brass, galvanized steel,
painted canvas, paint or engraving directly on the façade of the building, or other
materials approved by the Approving Authority.
g) Signage may only be incorporated into the skirt of awnings and not on the primary angled
surface of the awning.
10.
USE OF VACANT BUILDINGS
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Vacant buildings and store fronts detract from the continuous pedestrian experience. As such,
business owners are encouraged to work with local artists to use the window space for the display
of local artists.
11. VARIANCE
Applicants may apply for a variance to the Downtown Overlay District. The purpose for a variance
may be to increase the density or height of a new development. The variance application will be
subject to the following provisions, which must be documented through architectural drawings:
a) The proposed development does not propose more than 10% of the main floor for
residential purposes.
b) The proposed development contains a minimum of 5% civic use and a minimum of 20%
of the site for open space with accessibility for the public.
c) The proposed development may be granted a height variance to 15.25m or 5 storeys if
the building is proposed for mixed use and meets all of the other requirements of the
DOD.
d) The applicant may apply for a front width reduction to 12.0m if other guidelines are met.
e) The proposed development has a minimum of 60% of the newly constructed structure of
a non-residential building is transparent.
f) The proposed use is consistent with the underlying land use district.
g) Where multiple structures are proposed, the site design shall reflect a thoughtful
arrangement of elements that will facilitate movement of pedestrians between the
structures through the use of sidewalks, internal walkways, alleys, atriums, plazas and
open space.
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4.14
M1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for a light industrial district with uses that are carried on in buildings, on-
site, with limited outside storage and retail sales.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Buildings
Auctioneering Establishments
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops
Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales/Rentals
Automotive Services
Bus Services
Contractor Services, General
Contractor Services, Limited
Custodial Dwelling Unit
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
Detention and Correction Services
Fleet Services
Funeral Home
General Industrial - Minor
Government Services
Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Rentals
Indoor Firing Range
Kennels
Parking
Public Parks
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
Professional Offices and Support Services, ancillary to the Primary Use Only
Protective and Emergency Services
Recycling Depots
Religious Assembly
Residential Sales Centre
Retail Stores, General
Sea Can
Signs
Truck and Mobile Home Sales/Rentals
Utilities
Veterinary Services, Minor
b) Discretionary Uses
Adult Entertainment
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor
Auto Body and Paint Shops
Cannabis Stores
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Bylaw #16-10
Drive Through Food Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Major
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
Education Services
Emergency Shelter
Equipment and Storage Yard
Firing Range
Gas Bar
Mini or Self Storage
Public Assembly Establishments, Major and Minor
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Major
Emergency Shelter
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Site Area
i. 929m²
b) Minimum Landscaped Area
i. A minimum 4.5m landscaped strip parallel to the front road and a 3.0m
landscaped strip on every other property edge that abuts a non-industrial use, to
the satisfaction of the Approving Authority
c) Minimum Front Yard Setback
i. Principal Building - 6 m
ii. Accessory Building - As determined by the Development Officer
d) Minimum Rear Yard Setback
i. Principal Building - 1 m
ii. Accessory Building - 1 m
e) Minimum Side Yard Setback - As determined by the Development Officer
f) Site Coverage - As determined by the Development Officer
g) Building Height
i. As required by the Approving Authority for the Principal Building
ii. 5.0 m for the Accessory Building
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Parking Areas
a) All required parking areas shall be at minimum graveled and maintained to
minimize dust.
Exterior Building Materials
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b) Exteriors of Additions to existing buildings shall be constructed with materials
compatible to the existing buildings, to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
Mechanical Equipment
c) All mechanical equipment on a roof of any building visible from the highway shall
be concealed in a manor compatible with the architectural character of the
building, or concealed by incorporating it within the building.
Sea Cans
d) Sea Cans used for storage shall not be placed on a property adjacent to a
residential district.
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4.15
M2 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for a range of industrial uses that carry out a significant portion of their
operations outdoors or require outdoor storage, and which may create impacts that may be
considered offensive or objectionable in nature but will minimize the visual and environmental
impacts.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Buildings
Athletic Recreational Facilities, Indoor
Auctioneering Establishments
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops
Contractor Services, General
Custodial Dwelling Unit
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
General Industrial Minor
Government Services
Fleet Services
Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Mini or Self Storage
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales/Rentals
Parking
Protective Emergency Services
Public Parks
Signs
Utilities
Veterinary Services, Minor
b) Discretionary Uses
Auto Body and Paint Shops
Automotive and Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals
Detention and Correction Facilities
Equipment and Storage Yard
General Industrial Major
Parking
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
Public Parks
Retail Stores, General
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Major
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Site Area
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b) Minimum Landscaped Area
i. A minimum 4.5m landscaped strip parallel to the front road and a 3.0m
landscaped strip on every other property edge that abuts a non-industrial use, to
the satisfaction of the Approving Authority
c) Minimum Front Yard Setback
i. Principal Building - 6 m
ii. Accessory Building - As determined by the Development Officer
d) Minimum Rear Yard Setback
i. 1 m for both Principal and Accessory Buildings, unless abutting a non-industrial
site.
e) Minimum Side Yard Setback
i. As determined by the Development Officer
f) Site Coverage
i. As determined by the Development Officer
g) Building Height
i. 12m for both Principal and Accessory buildings
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Parking Areas
a) All required parking area shall be at minimum graveled and maintained to minimize
dust.
b) All parking lots will be required to include landscaping and buffering and dust control
if the lot is not hard surfaced.
Outside Storage
c) The Approving Authority may require that any outdoor storage be screened and,
unless authorized by the Approving Authority in a development permit, storage must
not project above the height of the screening required.
Mechanical Equipment
d) All mechanical equipment on a roof of any building visible from the highway shall be
concealed in a manor compatible with the architectural character of the building, or
concealed by incorporating it within the building.
Sea Cans
e) Sea Cans used for storage shall not be placed on a property adjacent to a residential
district.
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4.16
P1 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide a District for publicly owned land and facilities of an institutional or
community service nature.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Buildings
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Outdoor
Cemeteries
Child Care Services
Cultural Facilities
Custodial Dwelling Unit
Education Services
Extended Medical Treatment Services
Government Services
Municipal Sustainable Housing
Natural Habitat Areas
Protective Emergency Services
Public Assembly, Minor
Public Parks
Religious Assembly
Residential Care
Sea Can
Seniors Housing
Signs
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Campground
Community Garden
Detention and Correction Services
Emergency Shelter
Public Assembly, Major
Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
All site requirements in this District shall be at the discretion of the Approving Authority.
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
Special Use Requirements
a) Notwithstanding Subsection 3, any Religious Assemblies shall be developed in
accordance with Section 3.18 of this Bylaw.
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b) Municipal Sustainable Housing shall be approved on a case by case basis, with all
requirements to be determined in accordance with the unique circumstances of the
individual proposal including, but not limited to landscaping and parking, provided
any variances do not compromise community livability.
c) Per the No Development Permit Required Section, a Development Permit is not
required for Municipal works, including signs.
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AG - AGRICULTURE GENERAL DISTRICT
1. PURPOSE: To provide for lands annexed in 2010 that have not yet been re-designated for urban
uses, planned by Area Structure Plan or Concept Plan and to retain the original agricultural
purposes while preventing premature or scattered subdivision of those lands intended for future
urban development.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Buildings and Uses
Agricultural Buildings/Structures
Agricultural Processing - Minor
Agricultural Operations
Extensive Agricultural Operations
Government Services
Greenhouse and Plant Nursery
Home Occupation
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Manufactured Home
Market Garden
Pet Care Services
Religious Assembly
Utilities
Veterinary Services, Minor
b) Discretionary Uses
Agricultural Processing - Major
Animal Hospital and Shelter
Auctioneering Establishment
Bed and Breakfast
Community Buildings and Facilities
Equestrian Facility
Housing, Duplex
Housing, Security
Kennel
Protective Emergency Services
Sea Can
Secondary Suite
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Major
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
All site requirements in this District shall be at the discretion of the Approving Authority.
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4. OTHER REGULATIONS:
(a) Approvals to subdivide any lot in this District shall be subject to a redistricting amendment to
this By-law to designate the lands to the applicable Land Use District. Any proposed
amendment shall also comply with the Town Municipal Development Plan and any statutory
plans in effect for the subject lands.
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4.18
R3M - MEDIUM DENSITY MODEST RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1.
PURPOSE: To accommodate apartment buildings with modest profile as well as select multi-unit
dwellings with a density not exceeding 110 units per hectare and a height of not more than 3
storeys.
2.
USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Home Office
Housing, Apartment
Protective Emergency Services
Public Parks
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Accessory Buildings
Child Care Services
Government Services
Housing, Attached
Utility Building
3.
GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS
a) Minimum Site Area
i.
550 m²
b) Minimum Site Width and Frontage
i.
15.0 m
c) Minimum Site Depth
i.
25.0 m
d) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
i.
110 Dwelling Units per Hectare
ii.
Despite any provision to the contrary, the maximum number of dwelling units
must not be relaxed unless the development complies with all other
requirements of this district.
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
Front Yard - 3.0 m if the site is located in the Downtown Overlay District and
not less than 5.0 m in all other locations.
ii.
Rear Yard - 7.5 m
iii.
Side Yard Internal Lots - 1.5 m
iv.
Side Yard Corner Lots - 3.0 m where the side property line adjoins a street
except in the Downtown Overlay District where the setback must not be less
than 1.5 m.
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v.
Side Yard All Lots - 3.0 m where a side of a site is used to provide vehicular
access to the rear of the property.
f) Projections into Yards
i.
Despite any provision to the contrary, in this district
a. eaves and bay windows may project a maximum of 0.6 m into a
front yard, side yard or rear yard
ii.
balconies must not project
a. more than 1.85 m from the building façade; and
b. into a side yard unless that side yard adjoins a street and the
balcony is located at least 30 cm from the property line or public
sidewalk whichever is the greater distance
iii.
landings and ramps other than wheelchair ramps may project into a front
yard provided
a. they provide access to the main floor or lower level of the building;
b. the area of the landing does not exceed 2.5 m²; and
c. the face of any step is located not less than 30 cm from a front
property line or a public sidewalk whichever is the greater distance
iv.
portions of a building more than 2.4 m above grade and eaves may project a
maximum of 0.6 m into a required side yard;
v.
landings may project a maximum of 3 m into a rear yard and the face of any
step must be located at least 30 cm from a property line;
vi.
wheelchair ramps may project without limits into any yard to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
g) Maximum Building Height
i.
Accessory Building - 5.0 m
ii.
Principal Building: 3 storeys not exceeding 9.0 m at any eave line
4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
a) Parking
i.
All off street parking stalls in this district must be hard surfaced to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
As a condition of a development permit, the Development Authority may
require that the owners of site contribute to paving a lane if the lane provides
vehicular access to the site.
b) Landscaping
i.
A minimum of 35% of the site and boulevards adjoining the site must be
landscaped with vegetation and a landscaping plan must be submitted to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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c) Design, Character and Appearance
i.
If the site is located within the Downtown Overlay District, the development
must meet all of the requirements of that district and must be referred to the
Downtown Design Review Committee for comment.
ii.
The Development Authority may require that a principal building in this
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SCHEDULE E
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - HIGHWAY 1 AND RR 254
1. Application
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
described as follows and shown below:
(a) The westerly 242.316 m of that portion of the South West Quarter of Section 16
Township 24 Range 25 Meridian 4 which lies south east of the Railway on Plan RY 11
excepting thereout the following: the road on Plan 4974 HX, the road widening on
Plan 8610067 and the service road on Plan 8610067
2. Permitted and Discretionary Uses
2.1 Utilities are a Permitted Use on subject property and no other uses of land or buildings
are Permitted Uses on the subject property.
2.2 The following uses are Discretionary Uses on the subject property:
(a)
Accessory Buildings and Uses
(b)
Mini or Self Storage
(c)
Sea Can
(d)
Signs
(e)
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
(f)
Utility Building
and no other uses of land or building are Discretionary Uses on the subject property.
3. Regulations
3.1 Section 3 and Sections 4.11(3) and (4) apply unless otherwise stated below:
(a)
Except for an access onto Westridge Road that is authorized by a development
permit, a landscaped area must be provided along the property line shared with
this Road.
(b)
The landscaped area identified in 4. (a) above must:
(i)
have a minimum depth of 6.0 m measured perpendicular from the property
line shared with Westridge Road;
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(ii) must be landscaped with trees, shrubs and/or grasses that are drought-
resistant and Chinook tolerant;
(iii) may include a continuous or intermittent berm; and
(iv) must be to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
(b) Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of the
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SCHEDULE E1
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - SECONDARY SUITE 2300 RR 254
1. Application
1.1
The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
described and shown below:
(a)
That portion of NW¼ Section 16 Township 24 Range 25 W4thM lying north of
the 40 foot wide right of way on Plan IRR99 and west of the 20 foot right of
way on Plan IRR99 which lies south of a straight line drawn easterly and at right
angles to the west boundary of said quarter section from a point 82.48 metres
northerly thereon from the north limit of the 40 foot right of way on Plan IRR99
containing 1.619 hectares (4.00 acres) more or less.
1.2
The provisions of Section 4.9 CR - Country Residential District apply to the subject
property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.9 in which
case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
2. Permitted and Discretionary Uses
In addition to the Permitted and Discretionary Uses prescribed in Section 4.9 a) and b) the
following is a Permitted Use in this District Overlay: Secondary Suite.
3. Regulations
(a) Not more than one Housing, Single Detached and one Secondary Suite may be developed
on the subject property.
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(b) The Secondary Suite on the subject property must:
(i) be contained in the building comprising the Housing, Single Detached;
(ii) not exceed 116 m² in gross floor area; and
(iii) provide at least one off-street parking stall for the exclusive use of the occupants of
the Secondary Suite.
(c) Except for allowable signs, a development that requires a development permit must be
located not less than 30 m from the property line shared with Range Road 254 until such
time as this road is widened to its full and final width of 40 m, or such other final width as
determined by the Development Authority.
(d) If Range Road 254 has been widened to its full and final width, the development setback
referred to in Section 3(c) above may be reduced to 10 m or such lesser setback as required
by the Development Authority.
(e) Any portion of the subject property within 10 m of the property line shared with Range
Road 254 must be landscaped with vegetation to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(f) A development must be setback from a property line, other than a property line shared
with Range Road 254, such distance as the Approving Authority considers appropriate
provided that development must meet or exceed the minimum setbacks established in or
governing the R1 Single Detached Residential District.
(g) Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of the
Approving Authority.
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SCHEDULE E2
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - LAKEWOOD MEADOWS PORTION OF
BLOCK 1 PLAN 8911138
1. Application
1.1
The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
described as follows and shown below: Block 1 Plan 8911138 containing 4.42 hectares more
or less.
1.2
The provisions of Sections 4.4 R2 - Low Density Residential District, 4.5 R2X - Medium Density
Attached Housing District, and 4.16 P1 - Public Service District apply to the subject property
unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Sections 3.8, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.16 in
which case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
2. Districts
2.1
Subject to the provisions of this District Overlay, the subject property is re-designated from
Ag Agriculture General District to R2 - Low Density Residential District, R2X - Medium Density
Attached Housing District and P1 - Public Service District as shown in Schedule "A".
3. Regulations
3.1
The maximum Principal Building Height on the subject property is
(a) 10.0 m on that portion of the subject property which is designated R2X - Medium Density
Attached Residential District pursuant to this District Overlay; and
(b) 8.0 m on that portion of the subject property which is designated R2 - Low Density
Residential District pursuant to this District Overlay.
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3.2
A second public access with a width not less than 6.0 m must be provided to the southern
portion of the subject property from Lakewood Circle and an emergency access, for the sole
use of emergency vehicles, must be provided to the northern portion of the subject property,
to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority, from North Boundary Road.
3.3
A 5 m wide road widening along North Boundary Road must be provided at the time any
portion of the subject property is subdivided.
3.4
Two lanes of North Boundary Road must be rebuilt to an urban standard, namely a divided
Arterial Road with dual turning lanes, and this requirement must be included in an agreement
as authorized by Section 655(1) of the Act, for the first phase of subdivision of the subject
property recognizing that
(a)
the reconstruction of the two lanes adjoining the subject property must be coordinated
with the construction of the two lanes to the west, as required, due to the approval of
the subdivision for Phase 2 Lakewood Meadows; and
(b)
an additional 15 m of road widening is required on the north side of North Boundary
Road to accommodate two additional travel lanes at the time the lands to the north of
North Boundary Road are subdivided.
3.5
The Municipal Reserve strip adjoining the canal must be landscaped and developed to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority and in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
an asphalt trail with a minimum width of 2.5 m must be provided to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority unless a portion of the trail provides emergency access to the
northerly portion of the subject property in which case the width and design must
accommodate emergency vehicles to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority; and
(b)
subject to Section 3.7 not less than 24 trees must be provided on the Municipal Reserve
strip and total area of not less than 50 m² of the Municipal Reserve must consist of
shrub beds.
3.6
If a parcel adjoins the Municipal Reserve along the eastern boundary of the subject property,
that parcel must provide
(a) not less than one tree per dwelling unit subject to Section 3.7;
(b) not less than one tree in one-half of the yards that adjoin the Municipal Reserve strip; and
(c) a 3 m side yard if that side yard adjoins the Municipal Reserve Strip.
3.7
All trees required by this District Overlay must
(a) be capable of healthy growth in Strathmore and conform to the standards of the Canadian
Nursery Landscape Association; and
(b) have a minimum caliper of 5.0 cm if the tree is deciduous and have a minimum height of
2.0 m if the tree is deciduous.
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R2 - Low Density Residential District (2.280 Ha. ±)
P1 - Public Service District (0.47 Ha. ±)
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SCHEDULE E3
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - 133 ORCHARD WAY AUTO BODY AND
PAINT SHOP, VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY, AND SALVAGE YARD
1. Application
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
described and shown below:
(a) Lot 22, Block 1, Plan 981 3631, 133 Orchard Way Strathmore Alberta, containing 0.404
hectares (0.998 acres) more or less.
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.14 M1 - Light Industrial District apply to the subject property
unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.14 in which case the
provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
1.3 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
(a) In addition to the Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.14 a) the following is a
Permitted Use in this District Overlay: Auto Body and Paint Shop; and
(b) In addition to the Discretionary Uses prescribed in Section 4.14 b) the following is a
Discretionary Use in this District Overlay: Salvage Yard.
2. Regulations
2.1 The development must be screened with an opaque, 2.4 m high fence to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority.
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2.2 Dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must not be stacked
higher than the height of the fence.
2.3 All dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must be located inside
the screened portion of the site so that no dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment,
machinery, or goods are visible from adjoining lands including public roadways.
2.4 The development must be landscaped with drought resistant and Chinook tolerant trees,
shrubs and/or grasses to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
2.5 Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of the Approving
Authority.
2.6 The development must be constructed substantially in accordance with the attached plans in
3. below.
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SCHEDULE E4
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - 82 & 86 SLATER ROAD AUTO BODY AND
PAINT SHOP, VEHICLE DISASSEMBLY, AND SALVAGE YARD
1. Application
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
described and shown below:
(a) Lots 13 and 14, Block 5, Plan 981 3631, 82 and 86 Slater Road, Strathmore Alberta,
containing 0.694 hectares (1.714 acres) more or less.
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.14 M1 - Light Industrial District apply to the subject property
unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.14 in which case the
provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
1.3 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
(a) In addition to the Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.14 a) the following is a
Permitted Use in this District Overlay: Auto Body and Paint Shop; and
(b) In addition to the Discretionary Uses prescribed in Section 4.14 b) the following is a
Discretionary Use in this District Overlay: Salvage Yard;
2. Regulations
2.1 The development must be screened with an opaque, 2.4 m high fence to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority.
2.2 Dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must not be stacked
higher than the height of the fence.
2.3 All dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must be located inside
the screened portion of the site so that no dilapidated or scrapped vehicles, equipment,
machinery, or goods are visible from adjoining lands including public roadways.
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2.4 The development must be landscaped with drought resistant and Chinook tolerant trees,
shrubs and/or grasses to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
2.5 Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of the Approving
Authority.
2.6 The development must be constructed substantially in accordance with the attached plans in
3 below.
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SCHEDULE E5
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - WILDFLOWER PHASE IV SECONDARY
SUITES
1.
PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject
properties legally described as Lots I - 6, Block 9, Plan 191 0111 and Lots 72 - 89, Block 4, Plan
191 0111, as shown in below:
2.
USES:
a)
Permitted Uses
Accessory Building or Use
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Secondary Suite
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre l
Utilities
b)
Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Childcare Services
Government Services
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Home Occupation
Housing, Duplex
Residential Sales Centre 2
Utility Building
3.
GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Minimum Site Area
i. 372.0 m2
b)
Minimum Lot Size Corner Lots
i. 417.0 m2
c)
Minimum Site Width
i. 11.0 metres
d)
Site Depth
i. 30.5 metres for all lots
e)
Minimum Habitable Floor Area
i. 84.0 m2
f)
Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i. Front Yard - 6.0m
ii. Rear Yard - 7.0m
iii. Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and 3.0 m
from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane.
g)
Site Coverage
i. Maximum total site coverage of 50%
ii. Maximum total site coverage of 60% if the site is serviced by a rear lane
iii. Maximum site coverage for accessory buildings of 13%
h)
Building Height
i. 10.0 m for the Principal Building
ii. 5.0 m for Accessory Buildings
4.
OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Garages
i. If a principal building does not have an attached garage at the front of the
Dwelling, or has a garage with a side entrance with a driveway parallel to the
front property line, the Minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4.8 m.
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ii. Notwithstanding the (4)a)i) above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached front
garage, there shall be one 3.3-metre side yard to allow for access to a rear
detached garage.
b)
Landscaping
i. Minimum landscaping requirements of at least one (1) tree per internal lot and
two (2) trees per corner lot.
c)
Secondary Suites
For the purposes of this Direct Control (DC) District:
Secondary Suite means a use that:
i.
contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence by one
or more persons;
ii.
contains a kitchen, including but limited to stoves, fridges and dishwashers,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
iii.
is self-contained and located within a Dwelling Unit; and,
iv.
is considered part of and secondary to a Dwelling Unit.
1.
Only one (1) secondary suite may be developed in conjunction with a principal dwelling.
2.
A minimum of one (1) on-site parking stalls shall be provided for a secondary suite in
addition to the required parking stalls for the principal dwelling.
3.
On-site tandem parking arrangements shall be supported by the Development Authority.
4.
Adjacent street parking shall not receive credit towards achieving the minimum parking
calculations for a secondary suite.
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SCHEDULE E6
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME
1.
PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject
property legally described as Lots 1-3, Block 1, Plan 2461K
1. USES:
a)
Discretionary Uses
Crematorium
Funeral Home
2. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Application of the Downtown Overlay District
i.
In addition to the regulations of this District, the regulations of the Downtown
Overlay District (DOD), Section 4.13, also apply.
b)
Site Area
i.
232m2
c)
Minimum Site Width
i.
7.6m
d)
Minimum Front Yard
i.
Zero, or up to 2m, at the discretion of the Approving Authority, to enable
appropriate maintenance of the sidewalk
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e)
Habitable Floor Area
i.
110m2
f)
Maximum Number of Dwellings for Mixed Use Buildings
i.
100 units per ha
g)
Minimum Side Yard Setbacks
i.
Zero side yard setback, unless on a Corner lot, then the side yard setback is 1.2
metres
h)
Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks
i.
3.0 metres to accommodate staff parking and garbage containers
i)
Building Height
i.
16 m or four storeys with the opportunity for 6 storeys if the first level is
stepped back from the street and/ or the building is a mixed-use building and/
or the building qualifies for density bonusing under the Downtown Overlay
Bylaw.
4.
OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Exterior Materials
i.
All Developments in this District shall use any one or combination of wood
clapboard or equivalent, metal cladding, hardy board, brick, stucco, masonry,
or vinyl siding, for exterior finishing. The exterior finishing shall also use
contrasts, relief and texture in the design and use of materials, including public
art.
ii.
No blank walls will be permitted greater than 1.5 metre in a horizontal
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b)
Landscaping
i.
Landscaping may include soft or hard landscaping, awnings and canopies,
public art, potted plants and trees and may be located in the front of the
building or in the rear of the building particularly if it enhances the rear lane,
and will be guided by the Downtown Overlay District and the Downtown
Revitalization Strategy.
c)
Parking Areas
i.
If a Development abuts a hard-surfaced lane, any on-site parking provided for
the Development shall be hard surfaced. If the abutting lane is not paved, then
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any surfacing treatment of the on-site parking shall be at the discretion of the
Approving Authority.
d)
Crematorium
1.
For the purposes of this Direct Control (DC) District:
"Crematorium" means:
i.
an establishment with a maximum of one (1) cremation
chamber used for the reduction of the human body by heat
and the keeping of human bodies other than in cemetreies,
related funeral services to include the preparation of the
deceased, arranging and direction of funerals.
ii.
is an accessory use tied to the primary and discretionary
use of Funeral Services.
2.
The applicant, Wheatland Funeral Home, shall at all times;
a)
comply with the Crematory Regulation under the Cemetreies Act, Alberta
Regulation 248/1998 or any superseding policies;
b)
ensure that the Facility /Equipment is properly operated and maintained;
c)
ensure that the noise or emissions from the Facility comply with the limits
set in the Town of Strathmore Community Standards Bylaw 13-05 and with
the regulations of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Act;
d)
restrict the operation of the Equipment to the hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
weekdays, and the hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. if the following day is a
Sunday or any other holiday, as per the Town of Strathmore Community
Standards Bylaw 13-05.
3.
If at any time, Wheatland Funeral Home receives any environmental
complaints from the public regarding the operation of the Facility, Wheatland
Funeral Home shall respond to these complaints according to the following
procedure:
a)
Wheatland Funeral Home shall record each environmental complaint and
notify the Manager of Planning at the Town of Strathmore, in writing within
two (2) business days of the receipt of a complaint, including the following
information:
i.
nature of the complaint;
ii.
weather conditions and wind direction at the time of the complaint;
iii.
name and address of the complainant (if provided); and time and
date of the complaint and incident to which the complaint relates.
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SCHEDULE E7
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - 19 LAKEWOOD MEWS SECONDARY SUITE
1. PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject
property legally described as Lot 26, Block 4, Plan 141 3461, as shown in below:
2. USES:
i.
Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached Parks
Protective Emergency Services Secondary Suite
Utilities
ii.
Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Childcare Services
Government Services
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre 2
Utility Building
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3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Minimum Site Area
i.
235m2 per dwelling unit
b)
Minimum Site Width
i.
9.75 metres for Internal Lots
ii.
11.25 metres for Corner Lots
c) Minimum Site Depth
i.
30.5 metres for all lots
d) Habitable Floor Area
i.
Minimum Gross Floor Area -70m2
e) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
Front Yard-4.0m if the lot is served by a rear lane; and 6.0 metres if the lot is
not served by a rear lane;
ii.
Rear Yard -7.0m; and
iii.
Side Yard - 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and
3.0m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane.
f) Site Coverage
iv.
Maximum total site coverage of 60% if the site is serviced by a rear lane
v.
Maximum site coverage for accessory buildings of 23%
g) Building Height
vi.
10 m for the Principal Building
vii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings
4. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
General
a)
All lots in this District shall be served by paved rear lane access.
b)
Attached front garages are not allowed if:
i.
The distance between the façade containing the vehicular entrance to
the garage and the back of the public sidewalk or the back of the curb
where there is no public sidewalk is less than 6.0 m; and
ii.
The lot is served by a rear lane.
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c)
Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, if there is no rear lane, and no attached
front garage, there shall be one 3.3-metre side yard to allow for access to a
rear detached garage.
d)
The Approving Authority may require differing front yard setbacks if, in their
opinion, it is necessary to create and/or enhance the visual appearance of the
proposed and adjacent developments as a group. The front yard setback shall
not be less for any individual dwelling than that specified for this District.
b)
Landscaping
a)
Minimum landscaping requirements of at least one (1) tree per internal lot and
two (2) trees per corner lot.
b)
If no attached front garage is provided then no vehicle parking is allowed in the
Front Yard and the Front Yard must be landscaped.
c)
Secondary Suites
For the purposes of this Direct Control (DC) District:
"Secondary Suite means a use that:
i.
contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence by
one or more persons;
ii.
contains a kitchen, including but limited to stoves, fridges and dishwashers,
living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
iii.
is self-contained and located within a Dwelling Unit; and,
iv.
is considered part of and secondary to a Dwelling Unit;
5. Only one (1) secondary suite may be developed in conjunction with a principal dwelling.
6. A minimum of one (1) on-site parking stalls shall be provided for a secondary suite in addition to
the required parking stalls for the principal dwelling.
7. On-site tandem parking arrangements shall be supported by the Development Authority.
8. Adjacent street parking shall not receive credit towards achieving the minimum parking
calculations for a secondary suite.
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SCHEDULE E8
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT OVERLAY - AUTOBODY AND PAINT SHOP
1. PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District Overlay apply to the subject property
legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 001 0784, as shown in below:
2.
USES:
a)
Permitted Uses
Athletic and Recreational Facility, Indoor
Automotive and Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals
Automotive Services
Contractor Services, Limited
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
Drive Through Food Services
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
Fleet Services
Gas Bar
Government Services
Greenhouses and Plant Nurseries
Health Services
Hotels
Liquor Store
Professional Offices and Office Support Services
Protective and Emergency Services
Public Assembly Establishments, Minor
Public Assembly Establishments, Medium
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Retail Stores
Convenience Retail Stores, General
Shopping Centers
Signs, excepting Billboards
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Accessory Uses
Adult Entertainment
Auctioneering Establishment
Autobody and Paint Shop
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops
Campground
Cannabis Stores
Contractor Services - General
Cultural Facilities
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Major
Education Services
Emergency Shelter
Equipment and Storage Yard
Funeral Services
Housing, Apartment
Housing, Security
Mini or Self Storage
Personal Service Shops
Pet Care Facility
Private Clubs
Private Recreational Vehicle Storage
Public Assembly Establishment, Major
Religious Assembly
Residential Sales Centre
Sea Can
Signs, Billboards
Truck and Mobile Home Sales/Rentals
Utility Building
Veterinary Services, Minor
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Site Area
i.
929m2
b)
Minimum Front Yard
i.
8.0 metres
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c)
Minimum Side Yard Setbacks
i.
3.0 metres
d)
Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks
i.
None, 3.0 metres if the rear property line abuts a public roadway.
e)
Building
i.
must orient any building on the parcel to minimize any potential adverse
effects on adjacent uses.
f)
Landscaping
i.
A landscaping plan demonstrating a minimum 4.5m wide landscaped strip
parallel to the main road or service road, and a 3m wide landscaped strip
parallel to any other abutting road or land use, to the satisfaction of the
Approving Authority;
ii.
The development must be landscaped with drought resistant and Chinook
tolerant trees, shrubs and/ or grasses to the satisfaction of the Approving
Authority;
iii.
Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of
the Approving Authority.
4.
OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Parking Areas
i.
All parking areas shall be paved, unless exempted by the Approving Authority.
b)
Autobody and Paint Shops:
i.
May include automotive glass repair, the sale, installation or servicing of
related accessories and parts;
ii.
The development must be screened with an opaque, 2.4 m high fence to the
satisfaction of the Approving Authority;
iii.
Vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must not be stacked higher than the
height of the fence;
iv.
All vehicles, equipment, machinery, or goods must be located inside the
screened portion of the site to ensure no vehicles, equipment, machinery, or
goods are visible from adjoining lands including public roadways;
v.
Must keep service bay doors closed, except when being used by vehicles to exit
or enter the service bay;
vi.
Must not keep vehicles outside of a building or screened enclosure for more
than 72 consecutive hours.
c)
Housing, Apartment:
i.
The buildings on the property legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 001 0784
may have Dwelling Units on the second storey, as a Discretionary Use.
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SCHEDULE E9
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - SECONDARY SUITE
1. PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District apply to the subject property
legally described as Lot 19, Block 7, Plan 5894P, as shown in below:
2. USES:
a)
Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Apartment
Housing, Attached
Protective Emergency Services
Public Parks
Residential Sales Centre 1
Secondary Suite
Utilities
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b) Discretionary Uses
Child Care Services
Extended Medical Treatment Services
Government Services
Housing, Duplex, existing prior to the adoption of this bylaw
Housing, Single Detached, existing prior the adoption of this bylaw
Residential Care
Residential Sales Centre 2
Seniors Housing
Utility Building
2. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i. 930m²
b) Minimum Site Area
i.
175 m2 per attached dwelling unit
ii.
40 m2 per apartment dwelling
c) Minimum Site Width
i.
30.5 m apartment
ii.
7.62 m single detached or duplex
iii.
7.62 m for semi-detached, per side
iv.
7.0 m for a pie shaped lot at the front yard
d) Minimum Site Depth
i.
30.5 metres for all lots.
e) Habitual Floor Area
i.
Minimum gross floor area - 40 m2 per dwelling unit.
f) Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
i.
The maximum density is 100 dwellings per hectare.
g) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
Front Yard - 6.0 m and, at the discretion of the Approving Authority, 4.0 m if the
lot is serviced by a rear lane.
ii.
Rear Yard - 7.0 m
iii.
Side Yard - The setback from a side property line is as follows:
a. 1.5 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot if the principal
building is more than 9.0 m in height at the eave line.
b. 3.0 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot if the Principal
Building is more than 9.0 m in height at the eave line.
c. 3.0 m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane unless
the building is 9.0 m or less in height at the eave line and the building is
located in the Downtown Overlay District in which case the setback from
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the side property line shared with a street may be reduced, at the discretion
of the Approving Authority, to not less than 1.5 m
h) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i.
10.0 m for Duplex and Semi-Detached Housing
ii.
12.0 m for Attached Housing
iii.
5.0 m for Accessory Buildings
iv.
14.0 m or four (4) storeys for Apartment Housing
i)
Site Coverage
i.
Maximum site coverage for the entire site, including all accessory buildings
and detached garages shall be 70%
3. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a)
Parking Areas
i.
All parking spaces on a Site in this District shall be hard surfaced.
b)
Landscaping:
i.
A minimum of 30% of the site area shall be landscaped and a landscape and site
plan shall be prepared by a professional landscape architect.
c)
Uses and Appearance:
i.
The Approving Authority shall give due consideration to the compatibility of a
proposed Development in this District to existing Uses on or near the Site.
ii.
If the site is located within the Downtown Overlay District, the development will be
required to meet all of the requirements of that District as well as be subject to a
review by the Downtown Design Review Committee.
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SCHEDULE E10
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - LAKEWOOD PHASE 1 DUPLEXES
1. PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District apply to the subject properties
legally described as Lots 12 to 16 inclusively, Block 4, Plan 141 3461 and Lots 18 to 19 inclusively,
Block 4, Plan 141 3461, as shown in red below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Lakewood Phase 1 Duplexes.
2. USES:
a) Permitted Uses
Accessory Building
Home Office
Housing, Single Detached
Housing, Duplex
Parks
Protective Emergency Services
Residential Sales Centre 1
Utilities
b) Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Child Care Services
Government Services
Home Occupation
Residential Sales Centre 2
Secondary Suite
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Utility Building
3. GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) Minimum Site Area
i)
235m2
b) Minimum Site Width
i)
9.75 meters for Internal Lots
ii) 11.25 meters for Corner Lots
c) Minimum Site Depth
i)
30.5 meters for all lots
d) Habitable Floor Area
i)
Minimum Gross Floor Area - 70m2
e) Maximum Number of Dwellings
i) One dwelling per lot, unless a Secondary Suite has been approved
ii) The maximum density for an approved Duplex is two dwelling units
f) Minimum Yard Setbacks - Principal Building
i)
Front Yard - 6.0m
ii) Rear Yard - 5.0m
iii) Side Yard - 1.2 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and
3.0 m from a side property line shared with a street, other than a lane.
g) Site Coverage
i) The maximum total site coverage is 60%
h) Building Height
i)
10.0 m for the Principal Building
ii) 5.0 m for Accessory Buildings
1. OTHER SITE REQUIREMENTS:
a) General
i)
Attached front garages are not allowed if the distance between the façade
containing the vehicular entrance to the garage and the back of the public
sidewalk or the back of the curb where there is no public sidewalk is less than 6.0
m.
b) Landscaping
i)
Minimum landscaping requirements of at least one (1) tree per internal lot
and two (2) trees per corner lot.
ii) The Front Yard and the Rear Yard must be landscaped.
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SCHEDULE E11
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - LAKEWOOD PHASE 2A R1N
1. PURPOSE: The provisions of this Direct Control (DC) District apply to the subject properties
legally described as Portion of NW-22-24-25 W4M containing 3.5572 hectares (8.79 acres) more
or less, as shown in red below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay Lakewood Phase 2A
2. APPLICATION
2.1 The provisions of Section 4.2 R1N - Single Detached Residential (Narrow Lot) District apply
to the subject property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.2
in which case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
3. REGULATIONS
3.1 The minimum side yard setback is:
(a)
1.2m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and
(b)
3.0m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane.
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SCHEDULE E12
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - PHYTO ORGANIX M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT OVERLAY
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this District Overlay apply to the subject property described and shown
below:
(a) Portion of SW-11-24-25-W4M Strathmore, Alberta, Containing +/- 10.76 hectares (+/-
26.6 acres) more or less:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay Phyto Organix M1 Light Industrial District Overlay
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.14 Light Industrial District apply to the subject property
unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.14 in which case the
provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
1.3 Permitted Uses
(a) In addition to the Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.14 a) the following are
Permitted Uses in this District Overlay:
General Industrial - Major
Utility Building
Agricultural Processing and Manufacturing
Agricultural Operations
Extensive Agricultural
Eating and Drinking Establishments, Minor
2. REGULATIONS
2.1 The development must be landscaped with drought resistant and Chinook tolerant trees,
shrubs and/or grasses to the satisfaction of the Approving Authority.
2.2 There are no restrictions on building height up to 37 metres above grade for the Principal and
Accessory buildings.
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2.3 There are no restrictions or requirements on exterior building materials.
2.4 Storm water must be managed and detained on the site to the satisfaction of the Approving
Authority.
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SCHEDULE E13
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT - GREEN MEADOWS CRESCENT DUPLEX
DISTRICT OVERLAY
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this District Overlay apply to the subject property described and shown
below:
(a) Lot 127; Block 3; Plan 211 0103, Strathmore, Alberta, containing 0.045 hectares (0.11
acres) more or less.
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay Green Meadows Crescent Duplex District Overlay
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.2 R2 - Low Density Residential District apply to the subject
property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.4 in which case
the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
2. REGULATIONS
2.1 The minimum site width is:
a) Housing, Duplex: 13m for an Internal Lot and 17m for a Corner Lot.
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SCHEDULE E14
9 Bayside Place R2X Medium Density Attached Housing District, District
Overlay (2-storey)
1 APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this District Overlay apply to the subject property described below and
shown below:
a) Portion of Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 781 0935 containing +/- 0.743 hectares (+/- 1.84 acres),
Strathmore, Alberta.
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay Portion of 9 Bayside Place.
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.5 R2X - Medium Density Attached Housing District apply to
the subject property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with Section 4.5 in
which case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
2 REGULATIONS
2.1 Purpose:
a) To provide for the development of attached housing with a maximum density approaching
55 dwellings per hectare and a maximum height of not more than 2-storeys.
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2.2 Definitions:
a) "Height" means, when used with reference to a building or structure, the average vertical
distance between finished grade and the apex of the roof line measured at the front and rear
corners of a building or structure, excluding a roof stairway, entrance, elevator shaft, ventilating
fan, sky light, steeple, chimney, smoke, vapor or ventilation stack, fire or parapet wall, flag pole,
antenna, or similar device not structureally essential to the building or structure.
b) "Housing, Attached" means a structure designed and built to contain three or more
dwelling units with fire separation in accordance with the Alberta Building Code and with each
unit having separate entrances from grade level.
2.3 Maximum building height:
a) For Housing, Attached, the maximum building height is 12m and not exceeding 2-storeys
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SCHEDULE E16
Direct Control District Overlay - 1016 Westridge Road
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands described legally as Lot
9, Block 01, Plan 961 1453, known municipally as 1016 Westridge Road and shown below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - 1016 Westridge Road, Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 961 1453
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.11 - "CHWY", Highway commercial District apply to the subject
lands unless the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay conflict with Section 4.11 in which
case the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay must govern.
2. REGULATIONS
2.1 In addition to those Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.11(2)(a) of the "CHWY", Highway
commercial District, a Childcare Service shall be a Permitted Use subject to the regulations of this
Direct Control District Overlay;
2.2 The establishment of a Childcare Service shall only be permitted on a lot containing a Building
that lawfully existed prior to the initial adoption of Bylaw No. 14-11 on September 27, 2014; and,
2.3 That a Childcare Service otherwise demonstrate compliance with all other applicable provisions
of Bylaw No. 14-11 to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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SCHEDULE E17
Direct Control District Overlay - 318 First Avenue - Secondary Suite
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands described legally as
Lot 5, Block 31, Plan 2131JK, known municipally as 318 First Avenue and shown below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - 318 First Avenue - Secondary Suite
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.6 - "R3", High Density Residential District apply to the subject
lands unless the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay conflict with Section 4.6 in
which case the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay must govern.
2. REGULATIONS
2.1 In addition to those Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.6(2)(a) of the "R3", High Density
Residential District, a Secondary Suite shall be a Permitted Use subject to the regulations of this
Direct Control District Overlay;
2.2 The establishment of a Secondary Suite shall only be permitted on a lot containing a Single
Detached House that lawfully existed prior to the initial adoption of Bylaw No. 14-11 on
September 27, 2014; and,
2.3 That a Secondary Suite otherwise demonstrate compliance with all other applicable
provisions of Bylaw No. 14-11 to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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SCHEDULE E18
Direct Control District Overlay - 137 Orchard Way
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands described legally as
Lot 23 Block 01 Plan 981 3631, known municipally as 137 Orchard Way and shown below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - 137 Orchard Way, Lot 23 Block 01 Plan 981 3631
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.14 - M1 - Light Industrial District apply to the subject lands
unless the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay conflict with Section 4.14 in which
case the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay must govern.
2. REGULATIONS
2.1 In addition to those Permitted Uses prescribed in Section 4.14(2)(a) of the "M1", Light
Industrial District, Health Services shall be a Permitted Use subject to the regulations of this
Direct Control District Overlay;
2.2 That Health Services otherwise demonstrate compliance with all other applicable provisions
of Bylaw No. 14-11 to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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1. APPLICATION
1.1
The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands
described legally as Portion of NW-22-24-25-W4M, known municipally as
Lakewood. Phase 2B, as shown below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - Lakewood Phase 2B, portion of NW-22-24-25-W4M.
1.2
The provisions of Section 4.2 R1N - Single Detached Residential (Narrow Lot)
District apply to the subject property unless the provisions of this District
Overlay conflict with Section 4.2 in which case the provisions of this District
Overlay must govern.
1.3
The provisions of Section 4.4 R2 - Low Density Residential District apply to the
subject property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with
Section 4.4 in which case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
SCHEDULE E23
Direct Control District Overlay - Lakewood Phase 2B
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1.4
The provisions of Section 4.5 R2X - Medium Density Attached Housing District
apply to the subject property unless the provisions of this District Overlay
conflict with Section 4.5 in which case the provisions of this District Overlay
must govern.
1.5
The provisions of Section 4.6 R3 - High Density Residnetial District apply to the
subject property unless the provisions of this District Overlay conflict with
Section 4.6 in which case the provisions of this District Overlay must govern.
2.0 REGULATIONS
2.1 The Side Yard setback prescribed in Section 4.2(3)(g)(iii) of the "R1N Single
Detached Residential (Narrow Lot) District" shall be, at the Discretion of the
Approving Authority, 1.2m to 1.5m from a side property line shared with an
internal lot; and 3.0m from a side property line shared with a street other than a
lane;
2.2 The Side Yard setback prescribed in Section 4.4(3)(e)(iii) of the "R2 Low
Density Residential District" shall be, at the Discretion of the Approving
Authority, 1.2 to 1.5m from a side property line shared with an internal lot; and
3.0m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane;
2.3 The Side Yard setback prescribed in Section 4.5(3)(f)(iii) of the "R2X Medium
Density Attached Housing District" shall be, at the Discretion of the Approving
Authority, 1.2m to 1.5m from a side property line shared with an internal lot;
and 3.0m from a side property line shared with a street other than a lane;
2.4 The Side Yard setback prescribed in Section 4.6(3)(g)(iii)(a.) of the "R3 High
Density Residential District" shall be, at the Discretion of the Approving
Authority, 1.2m to 1.5m from a side property line shared with an internal lot if
the Principal Building is 9.0m or less in height at the eaveline;
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SCHEDULE E25
Direct Control District Overlay - 710 & 712 Third Street, Area/Block A,
Plan 0313207, and 380 Ridge Road
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands described legally
as: Lot 2A, Block 28, Plan 992HV, Lot 2B, Block 28, Area/Block A, Plan 0313207, and Lot 3, Block
1, Plan 8510985 known municipally as 710 & 712 Third Street, Municipal Address NA, and 380
Ridge Road, as shown below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - 710 & 712 Third Street, Area/Block A, Plan
0313207, and 380 Ridge Road
1.2 The provisions of Section 4.6 - "R3", High Density Residential District apply to the subject
lands unless the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay conflict with Section 4.6, in
which case the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay must govern.
1.3 In addition to the Discretionary Uses prescribed in Section 4.6, 2., b) the follow are
Discretionary Uses in this District Overlay:
1.3.1. "Hotels"
2.0 REGULATIONS
2.1 The maximum number of dwelling units is 220 dwelling units per hectare
2.2 The maximum site area is at the discretion of the approving authority.
2.3 The maximum building height is 22.0m or (6) Storeys.
2.4 The development otherwise demonstrate compliance with all other applicable provisions of
Section 4.6 R3 High Density Residential District to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority."
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SCHEDULE E26
Direct Control District Overlay - WestCreek Phase 1
1. APPLICATION
1.1 The provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay apply to those lands described legally as Part of
Lot 1, Block A, Plan 9410061, known municipally as 0 Wheatland Trail and shown on Figure 1 below:
Figure 1: Direct Control District Overlay - WestCreek Phase 1
The provisions of Section 4.1 - "R1", Single Detached Residential District, Section 4.3 - "R1S", Single
Detached Residential (Small Lot) District, and Section 4.4 - "R2", Low Density Residential District shall
apply to the subject lands unless the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay conflict with
Sections 4.1, 4.3, or 4.4 in which case the provisions of this Direct Control District Overlay must govern.
2. REGULATIONS 2.1 Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, within any area
designated "DC(R1)" on Schedule E26, all provisions of this Bylaw applicable to the "R1" District shall
apply subject to the following modifications: a) That a minimum site area of 315 m2 is required;
b) That a minimum site area for corner lots of 372 m2 is required;
c) That a minimum site width of 10.3 m for internal lots and 12.1 m for corner lots is required; and,
d) That a minimum side yard of 1.2 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot be required.
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2.2 Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, within any area designated "DC(R1S)"
on Schedule E26, all provisions of this Bylaw applicable to the "R1S" District shall apply subject to the
following modifications:
a) That a minimum site width of 7.9 m for internal lots and 9 m for corner lots be required;
b) That the following minimum side yards for a principal building be provided:
i. 1.2 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot;
ii. 0 m from a side property line may be permitted for a Single Detached Dwelling where:
- A minimum 1.8 m private maintenance easement is registered against both the parcel
containing the dwelling and the adjacent parcel of land that establishes a 0.3 m eaves
encroachment provided that eaves are not closer than 0.9 m to the eaves of a building on
the adjacent parcel along with a minimum 0.6 m footing encroachment easement; and,
- All roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts
onto the same parcel on which the building is located.
2.3 Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, within any area designated "R2" on
Schedule E26, all provisions of this Bylaw applicable to the "R2" District shall apply subject to the
following modifications:
a) That a minimum site area of 220 m2 is required;
b) That a minimum site width of 7.3 m for interior lots and 9.1 m for corner lots be required;
and,
c) That a minimum side yard of 1.2 m from a side property line shared with an internal lot
be required.