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CITY OF SWIFT CURRENT
ZONING BYLAW NO. 24 - 2014
The purpose of this Zoning Bylaw is to control and regulate land use and
development in order to provide for the amenity, health, safety, and general
welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Swift Current.
The Zoning Bylaw serves as an administrative tool whereby the Development
Plan Bylaw can be implemented by the City of Swift Current.
Date of Review: September 15, 2014
CITY OF SWIFT CURRENT
ZONING BYLAW No. 24 - 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE
INTERPRETATION OF BYLAW
Page
1.1
Title .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Authority. .................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Scope and Jurisdiction. ............................................................................................. 1
1.4
Purpose. ................................................................................................................... 1
1.5
General Definitions. .................................................................................................. 1
1.6
Sign Definitions. ..................................................................................................... 13
1.7
Application of Regulations. ..................................................................................... 15
1.8
Severability. ............................................................................................................ 16
PART TWO
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
Person Responsible for Administration of Bylaw ..................................................... 17
2.2
Role of Authority Having Jurisdiction ...................................................................... 17
2.3
Role of Council.........................................................................................17
2.4
Application for a Development Permit. .................................................................... 18
2.5
Developments Not Requiring a Development Permit. ............................................. 19
2.6
Development Permit Application Requirements. ..................................................... 19
2.7
Approval. ................................................................................................................ 20
2.8
Discretionary Uses. ................................................................................................. 20
2.9
Referrals. ................................................................................................................ 21
2.10
Other Permits. ........................................................................................................ 21
2.11
Council May Amend Zoning Bylaw. ........................................................................ 21
2.12
Advertising Costs ................................................................................................... 21
2.13
Notice of Decision................................................................................................... 21
2.14
Development Appeals Board .................................................................................. 22
2.15
Non-Conformity. ..................................................................................................... 23
2.16
Minor Variances ..................................................................................................... 23
2.17
Offenses and Penalties. ......................................................................................... 25
2.18
Former Bylaws Repealed. ...................................................................................... 25
2.19
Interpretations for Uses Not Itemized........................................................... 25
PART THREE GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
3.1
Licenses, Permits and Compliance with Other Bylaws. .......................................... 26
3.2
Infill Development. ................................................................................................. 26
3.3
Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes ..................................................................... 26
3.4
Trailer Coaches. .................................................................................................... 26
3.5
Tents. .................................................................................................................... 27
3.6
Number of Principal Buildings on a Site. ................................................................ 27
3.7
Public Utilities. ....................................................................................................... 27
PART THREE GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS ...Continued
Page
3.8
Accessory Buildings. .............................................................................................. 27
3.8A Shipping Containers................................................................................ 30
3.9 Minimum Yards Required. ...................................................................................... 32
3.10
Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards. ............................................................. 32
3.11
Outdoor Storage. ................................................................................................... 33
3.12
Storage of Hazardous Substances ......................................................................... 34
3.13
Development Standards Considerations. ............................................................... 34
3.14
Site Access ............................................................................................................ 35
3.15
Salvage Yards. ...................................................................................................... 35
3.16
Fire Pits and Barbeques. ........................................................................................ 36
3.17
Satellite Dishes ...................................................................................................... 36
3.18
Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities.............................................................. 36
3.19
Height of Certain Buildings. .................................................................................... 37
3.20
Non-Conforming Residential Lots........................................................................... 37
3.21
Yard Regulations for Certain Buildings ................................................................... 38
3.22
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations........................................................... 38
3.23
Kennels. ...........................................................................................................................44
3.24
Sign Regulations .................................................................................................... 45
3.25
Awnings, Canopies or Marquees ........................................................................... 51
3.26
Home-Based Businesses. ...................................................................................... 51
3.27
Service Stations ..................................................................................................... 54
3.28
Heritage Conservation ........................................................................................... 54
3.29
Landscaping ..................................................................................................................... 55
3.30
Storage of Chemicals, Fertilizers, and Combustible Materials. ............................... 58
3.31
Underground Storage Tanks. ................................................................................. 58
3.32
Human Habitation .................................................................................................. 59
3.33
Flood Zone ... ........................................................................................................ 59
3.34
Flood Fringe .......................................................................................................... 60
3.35
Flood Hazard Warning and Disclaimer of Liability .... ............................................. 61
3.36
Residential Care Facilities and Day Care Centers.......................................... 61
3.37 Custodial Care Facilities........................................................................... 61
3.38 Change of Use(s)................................................................................... 62
PART FOUR LAND USE DISTRICTS
4.1
Establishment of Districts. ...................................................................................... 63
4.2
Zoning Map. .......................................................................................................... 64
4.3
Interpretation of District Boundaries. ...................................................................... 64
4.4
UR - Urban Reserve District.................................................................................. 65
4.5
R - Reserve District [Residential (R), Commercial (C), Industrial (M)] .................... 67
4.6
PW - Parkway District. .......................................................................................... 69
4.7
R1 and R1A - Single-Detached Dwelling Residential District. ................................ 72
4.7 a
R1S - Single-Detached Small Lot Dwelling Residential District ............................. 76
4.8
R2 - Low Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District ...................................... 80
4.9
R3 - High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District. .................................... 85
4.10
R4 - Mobile/Manufactured Home Dwelling Residential District. ............................. 90
4.11
R5 - Small Lot Dwelling Residential District ........................................................... 93
4.11A R6 - Townhouse Residential District......................................................... 97
4.12
C1 - Central Commercial District. ........................................................................ 101
4.13
C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial District. ........................................................... 104
4.14
C3 - Highway Commercial District. ...................................................................... 106
4.15
C4 - Shopping Center Commercial District .......................................................... 109
4.16
M1 - Light Industrial District. ................................................................................ 112
4.17
M2 - Heavy Industrial District .............................................................................. 116
4.18
T1 - Transitional District ...................................................................................... 117
4.19
CZ - Contract Zone District. ................................................................................. 119
4.20
DC - Direct Control District. ................................................................................. 121
4.20A DC1-R2 - Direct Control District for Cypress Point Community........................124
4.20B DC2-C1 - Direct Control District for Central Downtown District ........................132
4.20C DC3-C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial District for Saskatchewan Valley......... 132
4.21
Inner City Areas ................................................................................................... 134
PART FIVE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW ............................................................... 135
Appendices
Schedule "A" - Contract Zone District ............................................................................. 136
Schedule "B" - Exception/Relaxation to/of Development Standards ................................ 137
Schedule "C" - Inner City Areas ...................................................................................... 142
Schedule "D" - Development Fee Page .......................................................................... 143
Schedule "E" - Parking Lot Layout. ................................................................................. 144
Flood Hazard Map (Bylaw #2 - 2005)
Zoning Map
City of Swift Current Zoning Bylaw
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PART ONE INTERPRETATION OF BYLAW
1.1
Title
This Bylaw shall be known as the "City of Swift Current Zoning Bylaw". It shall be cited
as the "Zoning Bylaw" or the "Bylaw" throughout this document.
1.2
Authority
Pursuant to Section 67 of The Planning and Development Act, 1983, the Council of the
City of Swift Current hereby adopts Zoning Bylaw No. 24 - 2014.
1.3
Scope and Jurisdiction
All development within the corporate boundaries of the City of Swift Current, shall be in
conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw.
1.4
Purpose
This is a Bylaw to control the use and development of the land in the City of Swift
Current and assist in implementing the Development Plan Bylaw.
1.5
General Definitions
The following words or terms shall have the following meaning unless the context
otherwise provides:
"Accessory Building or Use" means a "building" or "use" which:
(a)
is subordinate to and serves the principal building or use;
(b)
is subordinate in area, extent, or purpose to the principal building or use served;
(c)
contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants of the principal
building or use served; and
(d)
is located on the same site as the principal building or use served.
"Act" means "The Planning and Development Act, 1983" and amendments thereto.
"Alteration" or "Altered" means any change in size, shape, or use of a building or
structure and shall include changes in use from one type of occupancy to another; the
building of additions; or the making of any structural changes.
"Amusement Arcade" means a facility where three (3) or more mechanical or
electronic games are kept for the purpose of furnishing skill, entertainment or
amusement to the public for a fee.
(Bylaw No. 9-2023)
"Apartment" means a one-unit dwelling. Typical forms may include studios, bachelor
suites, and single or multiple-bedroom suites, but do not include hotel or motel units or
boarding rooms.
(Bylaw No. 9-2023)
"Apartment Building" means a multiple-unit dwelling divided into three or more apartments
with a common entrance for the dwellings to the exterior and an internal hallway systems,
but does not include hotels, motels, boarding houses, townhouses, or row houses.
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"Authority Having Jurisdiction" means the City Council for discretionary uses and the
General Manager of Planning and Growth Development or designee for permitted uses.
"Awning" means a temporary overhead shelter supported entirely by the exterior wall of
a building and composed of non-rigid materials except for the supporting framework.
"Balcony or Deck" means an unroofed platform elevated above grade, projecting from
the face of a wall, cantilevered or supported by columns or brackets, and usually
surrounded by a balustrade or railing.
"Basement or Cellar" means all of that portion of a building between two (2) floor levels
which has one half (1/2) or more of the height of its walls, from finished floor to finished
ceiling, below grade level.
"Bed and Breakfast" means a tourist home, as defined by this Bylaw, in which breakfast
is provided to lodgers.
"Boarder" means a person who rents sleeping accommodations which have no
individual cooking facilities, and who may be furnished with meals or other services as
part of the consideration, but who is not a member of the family or household occupying
the principal dwelling unit and is not the proprietor of a boarding house or boarding
apartment. Includes those persons under the Approved Private-Service Home (APSH)
Program. Saskatchewan Department of Social Services APSH Proprietor Manual.
"Boarding House" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure, other
than a hotel or motel, kept, used, advertised as or held out to be a place where services
and/or sleeping accommodation for more than five (5) persons but not more than fifteen
(15) persons are provided, whether or not for remuneration or compensation.
"Building" means a structure used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals,
goods, or chattels, having a roof which is supported by columns or walls.
"Building Line, Established " means the average distance from the front property line
to the main front wall, or a line drawn between two (2) adjacent columns, or existing
buildings, or projections thereof excluding permitted obstructions, on any side of any
block.
"Building Line, Front" means the line of the wall of the building, or a line drawn
between two (2) adjacent columns, of the building, or any projecting portion and its
projection thereof, excluding permitted obstructions, which faces the front site line.
"Building Line, Rear" means the line of the wall of the building, or a line drawn
between two (2) adjacent columns, or any projecting portion of the building and its
projection thereof, excluding permitted obstructions, which faces the rear site line.
"Building Line, Side" means the line of the wall of the building, or a line drawn between
two (2) adjacent columns, or any projecting portion of the building and its projection
thereof, excluding permitted obstructions, which faces the side site line.
"Building Inspector" means the Building Inspector of the City of Swift Current and
shall include any person designated to act in this capacity during the Building Inspector's
absence or inability to act.
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"Business Vehicle" (home-based business, residential office) means any vehicle
utilized to service a home-based business or residential office operation whose gross
weight does not exceed 2750 kilograms, the gross weight being the combined weight of
the vehicle and the load.
(Bylaw No. 7-2018)
"Cannabis Retail" means a retail store, approved under federal and provincial regulations
that sells cannabis and any of its derivatives.
(Bylaw No. 7-2018)
"Cannabis Production Operations" means a facility, approved under federal and
provincial regulations, that is used in whole or in part for the planting, cultivation, testing,
harvesting, processing, and distribution of the cannabis plant and any of its derivatives.
"Canopy" means a permanent weather resistant roof-like structure extending from part
or all of a building wall. Canopy includes in its definition, a marquee and fixed frame
awning.
"Carport" means a roofed vehicle shelter, open on at least two (2) sides.
"Change of Use(s)" means a conversion, alteration, removal, redevelopment, or
variation of the permitted principal use or discretionary use of a building, structure or
property, to another use or group of uses not previously on the site, or the intensification
of the existing use or uses on a site within the same building, structure or land area.
"City" means the City of Swift Current.
"Club, Lodge or Fraternal Organization, Private" means an association of persons
who are bona fide members paying dues, which owns, hires, or leases the building or
portion thereof, the use of such premises being restricted to members and their guests
for social, recreational or athletic purposes.
"Commercial Entertainment Establishment" means a facility where the main use is
entertainment provided to the public, either exclusively or in combination with other
activities and may, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, include a night club,
live theatre or cinema, but does not include a restaurant/drinking establishment, or bingo
hall.
"Commercial Recreation Establishment" means a development where privately
owned recreational facilities are provided to the public for a fee. Typical uses include
bowling alleys and billiard parlours.
"Commercial School" means a school used for training and instruction in a specific
vocation, for profit to the owner of the school. This use does not include schools offering
an academic public or private education. Typical uses include hairdressing, business,
secretarial, beauty, music and artistic schools.
"Convenience Store" means a store with a gross floor area of less than 300.0 square
metres offering for sale primarily groceries and confectioneries.
"Council" means the Council of the City of Swift Current.
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(Bylaw No. 4-2011)
"Custodial Care Facility" means either:
(a) a facility for the temporary detention or open custody of persons pursuant to the
provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada) or The Summary Offences
Procedure Act, 1990 (Saskatchewan); or
(b) a facility for the accommodation of persons participating in a community training
program pursuant to The Correctional Service Act in which the number of persons in
detention, custody or residence does not exceed five.
(Bylaw No. 4-2011)
"Day Care Center" means an establishment for the placement, care and supervision for
more than eight persons, but does not include overnight supervision.
"Development" means the carrying out of any building, engineering, mining or other
operations in, on or over land, or the making of any material change in the use or
intensity of use of any building or land.
"Discretionary Use" means any development considered on its own merits and
circumstances and permitted in a particular zoning district only by resolution of Council
and only in locations specified in such a resolution.
"Dormitory" means any house or dwelling where more than five (5) persons currently
active in a common fraternity, religious community or organization, or educational
institution, are housed, accommodated, fed, or given residence.
"Dwelling" means a building or a portion thereof, designed or used exclusively for
human habitation including one-unit, two-unit, and multiple-unit dwellings, but not
including hotels, or motels.
"Dwelling, Multiple-Unit " means a building divided into three (3) or more dwelling units
as herein defined, each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the permanent
home or residence of one (1) family or household but not including a boarding, lodging or
rooming house, hotel or motel.
"Dwelling, Semi-Detached" means two (2) side by side dwellings as one (1) cohesive
unit in terms of architectural design, appearance and construction material, with a
common party wall which separates the dwelling units throughout the entire structure,
without openings.
"Dwelling, Single-Detached" (one-unit) means a detached building consisting of one
(1) dwelling unit as herein defined, and occupied or intended to be occupied as the
permanent home or residence of one (1) family or household.
(Bylaw No. 9 - 2014)
"Dwelling, Street Townhouse" means a dwelling on its own site, attached to at least one
other dwelling, each on their own sites, with a common wall dividing the dwelling units
throughout at least 40% of the length of the depth of the entire structure, measured from
the front to rear building lines.
"Dwelling, Terrace" means a building developed to utilize existing natural topography
and consisting of three (3) or more attached dwelling units located on more steeply
sloping land such that individual dwelling units are located at different elevations.
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"Dwelling, Two-Unit" means a building divided into two (2) dwelling units as herein
defined, each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the permanent home or
residence of one (1) family or household.
"Dwelling Group" means a group of two (2) or more one-unit, two-unit or multiple-unit
dwellings or combinations thereof occupying the same site.
"Dwelling Unit" means one (1) or more habitable rooms constituting a self-contained
independent unit and used or intended to be used for living and sleeping purposes for a
family or household.
"Educational Institution" means a facility which is publicly supported or subsidized
involving public assembly for educational, training or instruction purposes. Typical uses
include
public
and
separate
schools,
community
colleges,
universities
and
technical/vocational schools. Commercial schools are not included within this definition.
"Elevation, Major" (of a building) means that elevation which, because of its orientation
and relationship to site development and other factors, such as adjacent streets and
development, is considered to be the principal frontage of the building. The major
elevation of a building need not necessarily be parallel to the front site line.
"Elevation, Minor" (of a building) means that elevation which, because of its orientation
and relationship to site development and other factors, such as adjacent streets and
development, is not considered to be the principal frontage of the building.
"Erected" means built, constructed or reconstructed and includes:
(a)
the removal of a structure from one lot and relocating it on another lot; and/or
(b)
any physical operation such as excavating, filling, or draining, preparatory to
commencing the work of erecting, building or constructing a structure.
(Bylaw No. 3-2016)
"Façade" means the exterior wall exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons
not within the building.
"Family or Household" means one (1) or more persons whether or not related by
blood, marriage, or adoption, occupying a dwelling unit as a single housekeeping unit as
distinguished from a group occupying a boarding house, lodging house, rooming house,
hotel, motel or other similar facility.
"Fence" means a structure providing screening or delineation but not protection against
the elements (as distinguished from a building).
"Financial Institution" means banks, credit unions, loan offices and similar financial
institutions.
"Floor Area, Gross" means the total floor area in a principal building or structure
measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the level of each storey
below, at and above grade, excluding the area used for off-street loading, parking,
mechanical equipment, stairways or shafts. In the case of a residential dwelling, the floor
area of a unfinished attic or unfinished basement shall not be considered as part of the
gross floor area.
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"Floor Area Ratio" means the quotient of the principal building floor area divided by its
site area.
"Frontage, Site" means the horizontal distance of that portion of the site fronting on a
street between two (2) side site lines.
"Garage, Private" means a building or part of a building used or intended to be used for
the storage of private motor vehicles owned by the occupant of each dwelling unit to
which the garage is accessory.
"Garage, Public" means a building or part of a building other than a private garage
used for the storage, care, repair, servicing or equipping of motor vehicles or where such
vehicles are kept for remuneration, hire, sale or display.
"Garage, Storage" means a garage exclusively used for the storage of vehicles and
where no repair facilities are maintained.
"General Manager" means the General Manager of Planning and Growth Development
or other designated person responsible for administration and enforcement of this Zoning
Bylaw.
"Grade Level" means an average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to
the exterior walls of a building or structure.
(Bylaw No. 21 - 2014)
"Height, Building" the vertical distance measured from the grade level to:
(a) the highest point of the roof surface, if a flat roof;
(b) the deck line of a mansard roof; and
(c) the mean level between the top of the highest exterior wall plate and the ridge for a
gable, hipped, gambrel, or shed roof.
"Home-Based Business" means an occupation, trade, profession or craft conducted
entirely within a residential building and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use
is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the dwelling, and does not
change the character thereof.
"Hotel" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure kept, used,
advertised as or held out to be a place where sleeping accommodation with or without
services are provided for transient lodgers, and where a guest register or record is kept,
and furnishing accommodation for periods including those of less than one (1) week, but
does not include a motel, motor hotel, or boarding house.
"Industrial Mall" means a building or a group of buildings on the same site, in which two
(2) or more of the permitted and/or discretionary uses are located together for their
mutual benefit such as common access, off-street parking, and other joint amenities. For
the purpose of "Industrial Malls", the definition of "site" shall include a parcel or parcels
of land under single or joint ownership.
"Infill Development" means the moving in of previously occupied single-detached,
semi-detached or two-unit dwellings into a designated area.
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"Kennel" means any premises in which dogs or cats are maintained, boarded, bred,
trained or cared for in return for remuneration or kept for purposes of sale but does not
include a veterinary clinic or private dog kennel.
"Landscaping" means the modification and enhancement of a site through the use of
any or all of the following elements:
(a) "soft landscaping" plant materials used in landscape design consisting of vegetation
such as trees, shrubs, hedges, grass, organic mulches, and/or live ground cover;
(b) "hard landscaping" construction materials used to supplement soft landscaping by
design, consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick, stone, rock, concrete, tile
and/or timber.
"Lane or Alley" means a secondary public thoroughfare in the name of the Crown
intended primarily to give access to the rear or side of the abutting site.
"License Inspector" means the License Inspector of the City of Swift Current and shall
include any person designated to act in this capacity during the License Inspector's
absence or inability to act.
"Loading Space" means that part of a site or structure which has been designated and
is used exclusively for loading or unloading of a vehicle.
"Local Commercial" means a small scale local development compatible with
residential neighbourhood such as doctor/dentist, drug store, professional offices, where
it can be demonstrated there will be no negative impact.
"Lot" means a parcel of land in a subdivision, the plan of which has been filed or
registered with Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan. For the purposes of
this Bylaw the words "corner lots"; "lot coverage"; "lot depth"; "interior lot"; "front lot line";
"rear lot line"; and "side lot line" shall have the same meaning as these words as defined
under the respective "site" definitions.
"Market Garden" means an area used for the growing of fruits or vegetables and shall
include any accessory buildings such as greenhouses and buildings to market the fruits
or vegetables grown on the site.
"Mayor" means the Mayor of the City of Swift Current.
"Minister" means the Minister of Government Relations and Aboriginal Affairs in the
Province of Saskatchewan.
"Mobile Home or Manufactured Home" means a single or multiple section dwelling
(conforming to CSA certified standards) designed to be transported on its own wheels
and chassis or to be towed or carried to a mobile home district, and may be supported
on wood blocking, concrete piers or a permanent foundation, and is designed to be
connected to service utilities so as to be suitable for permanent residential occupancy.
This use does not include RTM's, travel trailers, truck campers, fifth wheels or motor
homes.
"Mobile Home Lot" means a lot, parcel or piece of land for the placement of a mobile or
manufactured home and for the exclusive use of its occupants.
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"Mobile Home Park" means any tract or parcel of land on which two (2) or more
occupied mobile or manufactured homes are harbored or are permitted to be harbored
whether or not a charge is made or paid for the use thereof, and includes any building or
structure used or intended to be used as part of the equipment of such mobile home
park, but does not include an industrial or construction camp or any such park if a tent or
trailer coach that is not a mobile home is also harbored or is permitted to be harbored
thereon.
"Mobile Home Subdivision" means any registered subdivision of land containing lots
under either freehold or leasehold tenure for the purpose of accommodating mobile or
manufactured homes in such a manner that each home is situated on its own lot and in
which all such lots, public open spaces, internal streets and lanes, buffer zones and
other amenities form a contiguous area of development.
"Motel or Motor Hotel" means an establishment consisting of a group of attached or
detached units located on a single site, intended for the use of travelers and tourists,
each unit containing at least a bedroom and bathroom, and having convenient access to
a parking space for each unit.
"Non-Conforming Building" means a building or structure existing at the effective date
of this Bylaw (and not created for the purposes of evading the regulations of this Bylaw),
which does not meet the requirements of the zoning district in which the building is
located. This definition applies to both principal and accessory buildings.
"Non-Conforming Development" means the carrying out of any building, engineering,
mining or other operations in, on, or over land or the making of any material change in
the use or intensity of the use of any building or land in a manner that contravenes
regulations of this Bylaw from the effective date of this Bylaw.
"Non-Conforming Lot" means a lot existing at the effective date of this Bylaw (and not
created for the purposes of evading the regulations of this Bylaw) which does not meet
the minimum area or frontage requirement of the zoning district in which the lot is
located.
"Non-Conforming Use" means any use of land, building, or structure existing at the
effective date of this Bylaw (and not created for the purpose of evading the regulations of
this Bylaw) which does not comply with usage permitted or approved for the zoning
district in which it is located.
"Office Support Service" means a facility providing administrative, professional,
management or consulting services, not including health or government services. Typical
uses include insurance firms, real estate offices, travel agencies and other offices
offering employment, clerical and secretarial services.
"Open Space" means that part of a site not covered by buildings and which is not
obstructed from the ground upward except by canopies.
"Outdoor Storage" means goods, machinery, vehicles, building materials, waste
materials and/or other items not contained within a building.
"Owner" means a person recorded as such on official records and includes a duly
authorized agent, purchaser and/or any person having a vested or contingent interest in
the property.
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"Parapet or Parapet Wall" means that portion of a building wall that rises above roof
level.
(Bylaw No. 3-2016)
"Parging" means a thin coat of plaster or mortar for giving a relatively smooth surface to
rough masonry or for sealing it against moisture.
"Park, Active" means an area designated to accommodate extremely competitive
physical types of activities including football, softball, soccer, hockey, rugby, cricket, or
track and field.
"Park, Passive" means an area designated to accommodate activities of a more sedate
nature that involve visual, mental and/or physical effort including bird watching, walking,
jogging, cycling, picnicking, social gatherings, cross country skiing, canoeing, croquet, or
horseshoe pitching.
"Parking, Visitor" means any space, within a compound clearly marked for visitor
parking. Driveway parking is not considered visitor parking stalls. This space shall not
be used for long term storage of trailers, RV's, accessory vehicles or waste bins of
residents or tenants.
"Parking Lot" means a site with its principal use being for the parking of private
vehicles.
"Parking Space" means a space either indoors or outdoors in an area provided for the
parking of one (1) vehicle and having access to a public lane or street.
"Person" means an individual or a corporate body and includes a partnership, a group
of persons acting in concert or in association unless the context explicitly or by necessary
implication otherwise requires.
"Personal Service Establishment" means a facility used primarily 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 personal effects. Typical uses include hairdressers,
beauty
salons,
tailors,
dressmakers,
tanning
salons,
dry
cleaners,
laundry
establishments, or shoe repair shops.
(Bylaw No. 3-2016)
"Planting beds" means a designated plot of land used for the cultivation of flowers, trees,
vegetables, fruit, herbs and ornamental shrubs.
"Principal Building, Use or Structure" means the main building, structure or activity
conducted on a site.
"Professional Office" means a facility which provides professional services but does
not include financial, office support, health or government services. Typical uses include
the offices of architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants or photographers.
"Public Place" means every sidewalk, street, lane, avenue, boulevard, driveway, and
right-of-way, within the City to which the public have access as a right or by invitation
expressed or implied.
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"Public Works" means:
(a)
systems for the production or distribution of electricity;
(b)
systems for the distribution of natural gas or oil;
(c)
facilities for the storage, transmission, treatment, distribution or supply of water;
(d)
facilities for the collection, treatment, movement or disposal of sanitary sewage;
(e)
facilities for the collection, treatment, movement or disposal of storm sewage;
(f)
facilities for the collection, movement or disposal of solid waste;
(g)
telephone, cable television, or light distribution lines; or
(h)
any improvement of a structural nature or any other undertaking that is within the
jurisdiction of Council and that is owned or operated by the Crown or the City.
"Religious Institution" means a facility used for worship and related religious,
philanthropic or social activities and includes accessory rectories, manses, meeting
rooms, food preparation and service facilities, and related buildings. Typical uses include
churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, parish halls, convents or
monasteries.
(Bylaw No. 4-2011)
"Residential Care Facility" means a facility licensed under provincial statute to provide,
in a residential setting, long term residential, social, physical, personal, nursing, or
special care including accommodation, meals, supervision or assistance for persons who
have limits on ability for self-care and self supervision, who are unrelated to the operator
or owner, but not including a Custodial Care Facility or Hospital.
(Bylaw No. 4-2011)
"Residential Care Facility Type I" means a Residential Care Facility in which the
number of residents, excluding staff, does not exceed five.
(Bylaw No. 4-2011)
"Residential Care Facility Type II" means a Residential Care Facility in which the
number of residents, excluding staff, is greater than five.
"Rooming Unit" means a room or suite of rooms rented as sleeping and living quarters,
but without cooking facilities and with or without an individual bathroom.
"Row House" means a building divided into three (3) or more dwelling units located side
by side and sharing party walls.
"RTM" (Ready to Move Home) means a single-detached dwelling, which is manufactured
off-site, is placed permanently upon a full-sized foundation, and does not include a mobile
or manufactured home, a motor home or a tourist or camper trailer.
(Bylaw No. 12-2012)
"Service Station" means a facility used or intended to be used for the sale of automotive
fuels, lubricating oils and associated automotive fluids and/or may offer general
maintenance, rental, washing, servicing or equipping of motor vehicles or a
convenience store but shall not include painting, body work, or major repairs. Typical
uses could include gas bars, brake service shops, muffler shops, transmission shops,
detail shops or oil change shops.
(Bylaw No. 13-2011)
"Shipping Container" means a container or box specifically constructed for the
transport of goods by rail, ship or transport truck. When used for any other purpose
other than transporting goods, a shipping container shall be considered a structure.
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(Bylaw No. 12-2012)
"Shopping Mall" means a building or group of buildings on the same site designed,
developed and managed on a unitary basis consisting of at least five (5) permitted
and/or approved uses such that amenities are shared for mutual use including off-street
parking and pedestrian walkways.
"Side Wall" means the external supporting or enclosing wall of a building or structure
between finished grade level at the base and the coping, eaves or parapet at the top.
"Sight Triangle" means that triangular area where two (2) streets intersect, bounded by
the street lines and a line joining the points on the street lines a distance of 10.0 metres
from their point of intersection.
"Site" means an area of land considered as a unit devoted to a certain use and/or
occupied by a building or permitted group of buildings, with or without accessory buildings,
and including open spaces, having its front site line upon a public street.
"Site, Corner" means a site located at the intersection or junction of two (2) or more
streets.
"Site, Depth of" means the average horizontal distance between the front and the rear
site lines measured within the site boundaries.
"Site, Interior" means a site other than a corner site.
"Site, Through" means a site not more than one (1) lot in depth, having it's front and
rear site lines on two (2) near parallel streets.
"Site Coverage" means the percentage of the site area which is enclosed or covered by
a building or buildings.
"Site Line, Front" means the boundary that divides the site from the street. In the case
of a corner site, the front site line shall mean the boundary separating the narrowest
legal street frontage of the lot, from the street.
"Site Line, Rear" means the boundary at the rear of the site and opposite the front site
line.
"Site Line, Side" means any site boundary other than a front or rear site line.
"Storey" means that portion of any building which is situated between the top of any
floor and the top of the floor next above it; and if there is no floor above it, that portion
between the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
"Storey, One-Half " means a storey of which two (2) opposite exterior walls are not
more than 1.3 metres in height.
"Street" means a public thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to
abutting property.
"Strip Mall" means a building consisting of at least two (2) permitted and/or approved
uses with off-street parking and other jointly used amenities located on-site.
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"Structure" means anything erected or constructed, the use of which requires
temporary or permanent location on, or support of, the soil or attached to something
having permanent location on the ground or soil; but not including pavements, curbs,
walks, or open air surfaced areas located on ground level.
"Tourist Campsite" means a site which provides for the temporary location of tents
and recreational vehicles used by travellers and tourists for overnight accommodation.
"Tourist Home" means a private home or dwelling, other than a rooming house,
boarding house, hotel or motel, in which not more than four (4) rooms are offered for rent
to the travelling public for sleeping accommodation.
"Trailer Coach" means a travel trailer, truck camper, fifth wheel, motor home
(recreational vehicle), or similar vehicle designed for temporary accommodation.
"Urban Reserve" means land that is protected from premature subdivision and
development, which will be required for future urban development.
"Vehicle" means, anything as is defined by the Motor Vehicles Act, and includes motor
vehicles, trailer coaches, motor cycles, semi-trailers, fire engines, fire department
apparatus, road rollers, street sprinklers, steam, gasoline, or kerosene traction engines
and all vehicles propelled by muscular power; but does not include vehicles running only
upon rails, tracks or solely upon railway company property.
"Veterinary Clinic" means a facility for the medical care and treatment of animals and
includes provision for their short-term accommodation.
"Yard" means any part of a site unoccupied and unobstructed by any building or
structure.
"Yard, Front" means the area between the side site lines and from the front site line to
the front building line.
"Yard, Rear" means the area between the side site lines, and from the rear site line to
the rear building line.
"Yard, Required" means an area required by this Bylaw and within which no building or
structure, or part of a building or structure, shall be erected, unless specifically permitted
in this Bylaw.
"Yard, Side" means the area between the front and rear yards and from the side site
line and the side building line.
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1.6
Sign Definitions
"Animated Sign" means any sign which includes action or motion.
"Awning Sign" means a sign painted or stenciled on the covering surface material of an
awning.
(Bylaw No. 15-2012)
"Billboard" for the purposes of this Bylaw means a freestanding sign.
"Building Identification Sign" means a sign which contains only the name and/or
address of a particular building, institution, business or person, but does not include any
other advertising.
"Canopy Sign" means a sign attached to or constructed in or on a canopy.
(Bylaw No. 15-2012)
"Digital Sign" means a sign where the message or sign copy can be altered by electric
or electronic means.
"Directly Illuminated Sign" means any sign designed to provide artificial light, either
transmitted through exposed lighting (including tubing or lamps) on the sign face, or
through transparent or translucent material from a light source within the sign.
"Facia Sign" means a sign on, or attached to, an exterior building wall such that the
sign does not extend more than 0.3 metres from the wall.
"Flashing Sign" means any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source.
"Freestanding Sign" means a sign supported independently of a building and
permanently fixed to the ground.
"Height of Sign" means the vertical distance measured from the adjacent street grade
or ground level, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of said sign.
"Indirectly Illuminated Sign" means any sign which reflects light from an independent
source intentionally directed upon it by means of floodlights, gooseneck reflectors or
similar devices.
"Individual Letter Sign" means any sign made of self contained letters that are mounted
on the face of a building, top of parapet, roof edge of a building or on a canopy or marquee.
"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 0.3
metres.
"Roof Sign" means any sign erected upon, against, or above a roof or on top of the
parapet of a building.
"Sign" means any device, letter, figure, symbol, emblem, or picture which is affixed to or
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represented directly or indirectly upon the exterior of a building, structure, or parcel of
land which identifies and advertises any object, product, place, activity, person,
organization or business in such a way as to be visible to the public on a street or
thoroughfare.
(Bylaw No. 15-2012)
"Sign Face Area" shall be the area of a polygon drawn around the complete sign
including logos, figures, emblems or pictures used on the sign. The area of a sign using
individual letters shall be the area of a polygon drawn around all the letters.
"Support, Intermediate" (when used in reference to signs) means any support or
means of support used to raise the sign above the surface on which such sign is
mounted.
(Bylaw No. 15-2012)
"Temporary Sign" means any sign intended to be displayed for a limited period of time
and then be removed and not affixed by permanent means; for example, attached to a
building with screws or fasteners or placed in the ground using 4x4 posts. Temporary
signs may include but is not limited to portable signs, ground signs, inflatable signs,
posters, or banners.
"Under-Canopy Sign" means a sign suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy.
(Bylaw No. 15-2012)
"Wall Sign" means a sign attached, or affixed, to any part of the wall of a building,
including entrance doors, overhead service doors and windows. This definition includes
lettering, paintings, awnings rooftops, canopies, and marquees.
"Window Sign" means any sign painted on, or affixed to, the inside or outside of a
window, which can be identified from outside the premises. Window sign does not
include merchandise on display.
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1.7
Application of Regulations
1.7.1
No person shall grade or fill property, demolish any building, erect, construct,
locate, alter, or reconstruct any building or structure, or locate or carry on any
industry, business, trade, calling, or use any land or building, within any district,
save as hereinafter permitted within such district and subject to all the regulations
provided therefore. There should be discussion about any site grading or fill of
property occurring, or the demolition of any existing building or structures before
the action occurs. Altering the land levels for buildings or other purposes may
affect surface drainage, land stability or increase risks associated with identified
flood plains. Allowed fill and grading on a site associated with development
activity, should have a grading and drainage plan done by a qualified professional
engineer.
1.7.2
All buildings erected or constructed in any zoning district shall comply with
standards and regulations set out in the City Building Bylaw and the National
Building Code of Canada.
1.7.3
Nothing in this Bylaw shall be interpreted as to interfere with the carrying out of
operations for the purpose of developing a public works including erecting
structures and/or installing, inspecting, repairing, or renewing sewers, water
mains, cables, pipes, wires, tracks or any other similar apparatus required in
connection with any lawful use of buildings or land. Further, nothing in this
Bylaw shall be interpreted so as to interfere with the carrying out of any
operations for the purpose of improving, installing, inspecting and/or any other
similar facilities provided for public use of public rights-of-way and/or any lands
designated for public use.
1.7.4 No building shall hereafter be erected or altered:
1.7.4.1
to exceed the height;
1.7.4.2
to accommodate or house a greater number of dwelling units or
rooming units;
1.7.4.3
to occupy a greater percentage of site areas; or
1.7.4.4
to have a narrower or smaller rear yard, front yard, or side yards
than is specified herein for the district in which the building is
located.
1.7.5
No part of a yard or open space used by a building shall be used by any other
building for the purpose of complying with the requirements of this Bylaw.
1.7.6
No permanent sign shall hereafter be erected, altered, moved, or enlarged
unless in conformity with the uses and regulations specified for the district in
which it is located and all other pertinent regulations of this Bylaw. Existing
nonconforming signs may be maintained but in no case shall the non-
conformity be increased. Temporary signs are governed by Bylaw 1-2013.
1.7.7
No existing site, building or structure shall be deemed to be non-conforming by
reason only of the conversion of a regulation contained in this Bylaw from the
Metric System of measurement to the Imperial System of measurement where
such non-conformity results from such conversion and is reasonably equivalent
to the metric standard herein established.
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1.7.8
In the case of a proposed subdivision of an existing site or sites for which the
existing title establishes the limits of that site by using the Imperial System of
measurement, Council may approve a proposed subdivision notwithstanding its
failure to conform to the regulations of this Bylaw regarding site size and area if
such failure is due only to the process of rounding the Metric equivalent of the
Imperial measurements.
1.7.9
Work done at a site or within a building contrary to the Zoning Bylaw or Building
Bylaw and applicable regulations, policies, or codes is a violation of these bylaws.
The work done without approvals or permits granted would need to be mitigated or
remedied with the authority having jurisdiction prior to obtaining any new permits or
obtaining any other approvals. The resolution of a violation can be processed
concurrently with a new development permit or building permit application and the
payment of an applicable fee for work done without all necessary approvals or
permits as a condition of issuance of any building permit.
1.7.10 Uses not itemized as permitted Principal Uses or Discretionary Uses are not
allowed unless they can be interpreted to be similar to existing or allowed uses by
the authority having jurisdiction, or obtain City Council interpretation as a new use.
1.7.11 Existing uses/improved sites: Any building addition warranting a Development
Permit, a substantial change of use on a site, or, any significant site improvements
sought on pre-existing development sites, can trigger the need to bring the site
into greater compliance with the Zoning Bylaw. The determination of this goal is
with the authority having jurisdiction before any new permits or approvals are
granted.
1.8
Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or other portion of this Zoning Bylaw
including maps, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of
competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and the holding of the Court shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Bylaw.
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PART TWO
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
Person Responsible for Administration of Bylaw
The General Manager of Planning and Growth Development, or designee, is the "authority
having jurisdiction" for the daily administration and enforcement of this Bylaw. Other staff
may be identified to act on behalf of the General Manager during absences or an inability to
act regarding the daily administration of this Bylaw.
2.2
Role of Authority Having Jurisdiction
The authority having jurisdiction shall:
2.2.1
receive, record and review Development Permit applications and issue
decisions in consultation with Council, particularly those decisions involving
subdivision,
discretionary
uses,
Development
Permit
conditions,
and
development and servicing agreements;
2.2.2
issue a Development Permit for a permitted use if the application otherwise
conforms to the Zoning Bylaw, as specified in Subsection 76(2) of the Planning
and Development Act, 1983;
2.2.3
maintain, for inspection by the public during office hours, a copy of this Bylaw,
the Zoning Map and amendments, and ensure that copies are available for sale to
the public at a reasonable cost;
2.2.4
make available, for inspection by the public during office hours, a register of all
Development Permit and subdivision applications and decisions;
2.2.5
collect development application fees as outlined in Schedule 'D' of this Bylaw, or
as set by Council from time to time;
2.2.6
receive, record, review and forward to Council:
2.2.6.1 Development Permit applications for discretionary uses;
2.2.6.2 zoning text or map amendment applications; and
2.2.6.3 development and servicing agreements.
2.2.7 make recommendations to Council regarding the above noted applications and
agreements;
2.2.8 make intermediate determinations on land uses able to be interpreted as similar to
listed permitted principal uses or listed discretionary uses in any zone district
subject to City Council concurrence or appeal; and
2.2.9 perform other duties or carry out any other responsibilities as required by
Council.
2.3
Role of Council
Council shall make all decisions regarding applications for discretionary uses, the content
of development and servicing agreements, and amendments to the Development Plan and
Zoning Bylaw.
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Signature of any development and servicing agreement upon Council approval shall be
by the Mayor and City Clerk unless otherwise advised by Council.
2.4
Application For a Development Permit
2.4.1 Every person, before commencing any site alteration in preparation of a new
development, redevelopment activity, or change of use such as, but not limited to,
excavation, fill, grading, demolition, within the City, shall apply to the authority having
jurisdiction for a determination of the need for any permit to carry out such
development activity, unless exempt from the requirements. The authority having
jurisdiction shall determine the completeness of any application and advise the
applicant of any corrections or changes needed to have a sufficient application for
review, processing and approval.
2.4.1.1 A Development Permit shall be valid for all of or a portion of the project area
that can be completed within six (6) months from the date of issue. Any project
not completed within six (6) months from the date of issue, will require a
renewal and/or extension of the original development permit prior to its
expiration of the current permit being used for this activity. Failure to make
such application prior to expiration will require a new development permit and
new landscape plan for the balance of the project including the payment of any
applicable fees. No new building permits will be issued until the existing
development permit is either renewed or a new development permit is issued.
2.4.1.2 In the case of planned and approved staging of development, the initial
Development Permit is valid for a period of six (6) months from the date
of issue for the initial phase of the project as identified by the plan
provided and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Each
subsequent phase of development needs to be completed shall be by
separate approvals granted for an allowed six (6) month time from date of
approval of the new request. No phased development plan will be given
unlimited time (approval) to complete the phased project with the initial
development permit. Subsequent actions for extending the approval or issuing
new development permits may be subject to changes in the Zoning Bylaw or
Building Code. Developers/Landowners are able to seek extensions for their
Development Permit from the authority having jurisdiction. If there is no active
development activity occurring, there is no obligation to extend any
Development Permit. If a Development Permit should lapse, a new request is
made to continue subject to any applicable requirements and/or fees, when the
property owner or developer is ready to proceed.
2.4.1.3 Where proposed development would be located in a Parkway District,
applications shall be referred to the appropriate standing committee of Council,
for comments and/or recommendations to Council before any other action or
processing occurs. Staff shall provide a report to the appropriate standing
committee for their review and consideration associated with the proposed
development request.
2.4.2
For the purpose of administration, a Development Permit and a Building Permit shall
be considered one and the same when an application is made respecting one-unit or
two-unit dwellings. All other applications for all other land uses or change of land uses
needs to be evaluated to determine if a building permit or development permit (and
associated landscape plan) are required.
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2.5
Developments Not Requiring a Development Permit
The following developments shall not require a Development Permit, but shall conform to
all other Bylaw requirements:
2.5.1 Public Utilities
Any operation for the purposes of installing, inspecting, repairing, or renewing
sewers, water mains, cables, pipes, wires, tracks or similar public works as
required by a public utility.
2.5.2 Accessory Uses
All accessory uses, except as otherwise required in this Bylaw.
2.5.3 Official Temporary Uses
The use of all or a part of a building as a temporary polling station, returning
officer's headquarters, candidate's campaign offices and any other official
temporary use in connection with a federal, provincial or municipal election,
referendum or census.
2.5.4 Temporary or Permanent Signs
All signs remain subject to obtaining a sign permit.
2.5.5 Fences
The erection of a fence or gate provided that there is no contravention of this or
any Zoning or Traffic Bylaw provisions such as vision clearance triangles or line of
sight distances from streets, lanes or driveways.
2.5.6 Satellite dishes as long as they are outside of any vision clearance triangles or
line of sight distances from streets, lanes or driveways.
2.5.7 Home-based businesses.
2.5.8 Routine Maintenance and Limited Repair
Any routine maintenance of and/or limited repairs to a building.
2.5.9
Temporary Uses
Temporary uses on a site do not need a development permit but may need to be
approved in writing by the authority having jurisdiction, before the improvement or
use occurs. As temporary uses, they would be allowed for a specific time period
identified
in
the
approval
letter
to
be
provided
to
the
applicant.
Such uses would need to be physically removed from the site prior to or immediate
after the agreed upon time frame granted for this use. Other conditions of use may
occur depending on the nature of the temporary use.
2.6
Development Permit Application Requirements
2.6.1 Every application for a Development Permit shall be completed as required by
the authority having jurisdiction and in the manner provided for the processing
of such requests. Any application made is subject to a determination of
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sufficiency and completeness by the authority having jurisdiction before any
processing can occur. The authority having jurisdiction may request any additional
reasonable information being provided by the applicant to complete any request
for review and as may be required for the proper enforcement of this Bylaw.
2.6.2 The authority having jurisdiction shall refuse to accept a Development Permit
application where the information required above has not been supplied or
where, in the authority's opinion, the quality of the material supplied is
inadequate to properly evaluate the application.
2.7
Approval
2.7.1 When the application is approved, a letter explaining the approval granted with or
without conditions, will be accompanied by two (2) copies of the "approved" site
plan and any associated approved landscape plan; one for the applicant and one for
the contractor. A site inspection may be conducted by city staff during any work
activity to verify compliance of work being done at the site is occurring as
approved. If the application is not approved, a written explanation highlighting the
reason(s) for this action and one copy of the site plan and landscape plan with
any editorial remarks shall be returned to the applicant.
2.7.2 The applicant shall be advised of any right to appeal to either the approval
granted with or without conditions and/or the refusal of an application. Appeals are
to the Development Appeals Board, subject to the provisions of The Planning and
Development Act, 1983. Additionally, an applicant has the right to appeal the
conditions that Council may apply to their approval of a discretionary use.
2.8
Discretionary Uses
2.8.1 Proposed discretionary uses shall be considered by Council only upon receipt of a
written application filed with the authority having jurisdiction.
2.8.2 The application referred to in Subsection 2.8.1 shall include:
2.8.2.1
a site plan in duplicate showing the legal description, the front, rear
and side yards, if any;
2.8.2.2 the height of all buildings;
2.8.2.3 the floor area of all buildings;
2.8.2.4 the location and number of off-street parking and loading spaces;
2.8.2.5 any other physical alteration to the site, including landscaping;
2.8.2.6 the location and size of signs;
2.8.2.7 a statement of ownership of land and interest of the applicant;
2.8.2.8 a statement of uses;
2.8.2.9 evidence showing the proposed development will conform to
the standards set forth in Subsection 2.8.4; and/or
2.8.2.10 any other information which the authority having jurisdiction or Council
feels is pertinent.
(Bylaw No. 3-2015)
2.8.3 Upon receipt of an application for a proposed discretionary use through staff who
undertakes the review of such applications for the Council, the City Council shall
hold a regular public meeting to review and discuss the application for a discretionary
use. The City Clerk is required to give such notice of the date, time and place where
Council will hear and determine the application at a regular public meeting.
Adequate public notice of the application, any written objections and Council's
review and determination on the request shall be advertised at least once a week for
two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper published within the City and by serving
a copy of the said notice on all of the assessed property owners within a radius of
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75.0 metres of the proposed discretionary use. The applicant seeking
discretionary approval shall pay a fee as outlined in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw.
2.8.4 No proposed discretionary use shall be approved by Council unless:
2.8.4.1
the proposed discretionary use and accessory use conforms to the
yard, open space, and all other applicable regulations of the district in
which such discretionary use is located;
2.8.4.2
operations in connection with any discretionary use will not be
objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibration
or flashing lights, nor shall they endanger public health, safety or
general welfare; and
2.8.4.3
the establishment of the discretionary use will not impede the normal
and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property
for uses permitted in the district.
2.8.4.4
Approval of a discretionary use shall be by resolution of Council.
2.9
Referrals
An application may be referred to other agencies, departments or committees to obtain
comments or recommendations and to assist in determining proposal conformity with the
Development Plan and Zoning Bylaws.
2.10
Other Permits
A developer shall obtain all other necessary permits and approvals, after obtaining a
Development Permit, when applicable, and/or prior to or after obtaining a Building Permit
as specified by the authority having jurisdiction. No building permit shall be issued prior
to any required Development Permit. Uses not allowed or non- conforming shall not be
issued building permits until the use is allowed or work to mitigate non-conforming use
is approved.
2.11
Council May Amend Zoning Bylaw
Council may amend this Bylaw at any time, upon its own initiative or upon request,
provided that the amendments are in keeping with the intent of the Development Plan
Bylaw.
2.12
Advertising Costs
Council shall require applicants requesting an amendment to this Bylaw, or approval of a
discretionary use, to pay Council all of the cost associated with public advertisement of
the application.
2.13
Notice of Decision
A "Notice of Decision" shall be forwarded to an applicant by regular mail service.
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2.14
Development Appeals Board
2.14.4 Council shall appoint a Development Appeals Board (the Board) in accordance
with the provisions of Section 26(1)(2) of The Planning and Development Act,
2007.
2.14.5 Consistent with Section 26(1)(b)(c) of The Planning and Development Act,
2007, an appellant and/or property owner must make formal application in writing
to the City for his/her request for an appeal with reason(s) noted, in the manner
necessary, within twenty (20) days of the date of the action taken by the Council
or staff with regard to the original request made to the City. All requests made
after that date are considered null and void.
2.14.6 A person who appeals under Subsection 26(1)(2) or 27(1)(a)-(c) shall not be
entitled to have an appeal approved by the Board if:
2.14.6.1 the condition(s) is/are the result of the appellant's or the property
owner's own action;
2.14.6.2 there was work done at the site by the appellant or the property
owner without any development permit and/or building permit;
2.14.6.3 the adjustment(s) requested would constitute a special privilege to
this individual property inconsistent with the restrictions on the
neighboring properties in the same district;
2.14.6.4 a relaxation of the provisions of the Bylaw would be contrary
to its purposes and intent and would injuriously affect the
neighboring properties; or
2.14.6.5 there are other alternatives available to the appellant or property
owner that are viable and have not been evaluated and considered
by the appellant or property owner, regardless of cost, inclusive of
full compliance with the Bylaw and redesign of the proposed or
existing structure to make that option possible.
2.14.6.6 the request is due solely to an appellant or property owner not
wishing to comply with the applicable provisions of the Bylaw.
2.14.7 In making an appeal to the Development Appeals Board the provisions of
Sections 26, 27 and 28 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, shall apply.
2.14.8 No appeal shall be allowed by the Development Appeals Board where:
2.14.8.1
A Development Permit has been refused by the Council or
staff because it would contravene the allowed use of land.
2.14.8.2
Council refuses to change the use of the land, or;
2.14.8.3
Council rejects an application of a discretionary use or
other form of development.
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2.15
Non-Conformity
This Bylaw is subject to the provisions provided for non-conforming uses by Sections
113 to 118 inclusive of The Planning and Development Act, 1983.
2.16
Minor Variances
2.16.4
The authority having jurisdiction may vary the requirements of this Bylaw
subject to the following conditions:
2.16.4.1 a minor variance may be granted for variation of the following items:
2.16.4.1.1 the minimum required distance of a building from any lot
line;
2.16.4.1.2 the minimum required distance of a building to any other
building on the same lot;
2.16.4.1.3 the minimum height allowed for the permitted use or
structure; or
2.16.4.1.4 the minimum lot area requirement.
2.16.4.2 the maximum amount of minor variance for each variation sought shall
generally not exceed 10% of the requirements of this Bylaw; the
authority having jurisdiction may authorize limited exceptions if the
circumstances warrant this allowance being exceeded by a fractional
amount.
2.16.4.3 the development shall conform to this Bylaw with respect to the use of
land;
2.16.4.4 the relaxation of this Bylaw shall not have a significant impact on and
not be injurious to any neighboring properties;
2.16.4.5 no minor variance shall be granted for a discretionary use, a
discretionary
form of development or in connection with an
agreement on rezoning entered into pursuant to Section 60 of The
Planning and Development Act, 2007.
2.16.4.6 no minor variances shall be granted for lots within the R1S - Single-
Detached Small Lot Dwelling Residential District and the R5-Small
Lot Dwelling Residential District.
2.16.4.7 no minor variances shall be granted for work done at any site that was
initiated or completed on the site by the current property owner or
applicant without a development permit and/or building permit. A self-
imposed condition is not sufficient grounds for seeking any minor
variation. The applicant may seek an appeal to the Development
Appeals Board.
2.16.4.8 no minor variances shall be considered for any building or structure
not yet built if the redesign of that building or structure can meet or
exceed the minimum property development standards for which a
minor variance is sought. Property owners must first exhaust
reasonable design alternatives before seeking any consideration for
a minor variance on the site. The applicant may seek an appeal to the
Development Appeals Board.
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2.16.5 An application for a minor variance shall be made prior to or in conjunction with
an application for a Development Permit and prior to seeking a Building Permit.
2.16.6 An application for a minor variance shall be in a form prescribed by the authority
having jurisdiction and shall be accompanied by an application fee as outlined
in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw. The fee is for single or multiple requests with the
same application.
2.16.7 Within two (2) weeks after an application for minor variance occurs, the
authority having jurisdiction shall in writing:
2.16.7.1
approve the minor variance;
2.16.7.2
approve the minor variance and impose terms and conditions
on the approval; or
2.16.7.3
refuse the minor variance.
2.16.8 Where the authority having jurisdiction imposes terms and conditions on an
approval pursuant to Subsection 2.16.4(b), the terms and conditions shall be
consistent with the general development standards in this Bylaw.
2.16.9 Where an application for a minor variance is refused, the authority having
jurisdiction shall notify the applicant in writing of the refusal and provide reasons for
the refusal.
2.16.10 Where an application for a minor variance is approved, with or without terms
and conditions being imposed, the authority having jurisdiction shall provide
written notice to the applicant and to the assessed owners of property having a
common boundary with the applicant's land that is the subject of the application.
2.16.11 The written notice required pursuant to Subsection 2.16.7 shall:
2.16.11.1
contain a summary of the application for minor variance;
2.16.11.2
provide a reason for and an effective date of the decision;
2.16.11.3
indicate that an adjoining assessed owner may within twenty (20)
days, lodge a written objection with the authority having
jurisdiction; and
2.16.11.4
where there is an objection described in Subsection 2.16.8(c),
advise the applicant of the right of appeal to the Development
Appeals Board.
2.16.12 The written notice required pursuant to Subsections 2.16.6, 2.16.7 or 2.16.11
shall be delivered:
2.16.12.1
by registered mail; or
2.16.12.2
by personal service.
2.16.13 A decision approving a minor variance, with or without terms and conditions,
does not take effect:
2.16.13.1
in the case of a notice sent by registered mail, until twenty-three
(23) days from the date the notice was mailed; or
2.16.13.2
in the case of a notice that is delivered by personal service, until
twenty (20) days from the date the notice was served.
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2.16.14 If an assessed owner of property having a common boundary with the applicant's
land objects, in writing, to the authority having jurisdiction respecting the approval
of the minor variance within the time periods prescribed in Subsection 2.16.10,
the approval is deemed to be revoked and the authority having jurisdiction shall
notify the applicant in writing:
2.16.14.1 of the revocation of the approval; and
2.16.14.2 of the applicant's right to appeal the revocation to the Development
Appeals Board within thirty (30) days of receiving the notice.
2.16.15 If an application for a minor variance is refused or approved with terms and
conditions, the applicant may appeal to the Development Appeals Board within
thirty (30) days of the date of that decision.
2.16.16 No application for a minor variance which has been refused shall be
resubmitted for twelve (12) months from the date of the notice of the decision,
except in two instances: a) where the new request is a significant change from
the original application, or b) on grounds of new evidence which finds the
original decision invalid.
2.17
Offenses and Penalties
Prosecution for breach of any of the provision of this Bylaw except Sections 3.24 and
3.25 shall come under Section 221 of the Planning and Development Act, 1983.
2.18
Former Bylaws Repealed
Bylaw No. 1 - 1988 of the City of Swift Current and amendments thereto are hereby
repealed.
2.19
Interpretations for Uses Not Itemized
2.19.1
Generally, any use or uses clearly not identified and not reasonably similar to
existing identified uses in any particular zone district are not permitted until such
time as the Council addresses the use and determines where it might be
appropriate to occur with or without conditions or additional property development
standards.
2.19.2
Council's consideration of any such allowances or interpreting the location of such
uses brought to their attention, the Council may request staff and/or any applicant,
to undertake necessary research to be provided to Council for evaluation and
consideration before any formal amendment to the Zoning Bylaw text occurs.
2.19.3
Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the initial party making a
determination if a proposed use is able to be included in any zone district where
the proposed use is not currently listed. If the research and evaluation made by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction determines the proposed permitted principal use or
discretionary uses is/are compatible with and can be reasonably associated with
already identified use(s) in the respective zone district, a written determination to
that effect shall be made and provided to the applicant and staff for use. Such
interpretations shall be included in any periodic housekeeping amendment for new
permitted principal uses or discretionary uses being brought to Council's attention
for inclusion into the Zoning Bylaw. Where a reasonable interpretation cannot be
made by the General Manager, the issue is to be brought to Council for their
determination.
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PART THREE
GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
The following regulations shall apply to all zoning districts in this Bylaw:
3.1
Licences, Permits and Compliance with Other Bylaws
3.1.1
Nothing in this Bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with the
requirements of, or from obtaining any permission required by this, or any other
City Bylaw, or Provincial or Federal Act.
3.1.2
Where the provisions in this Bylaw conflict with those of any other City,
Provincial or Federal requirement, the higher or more stringent standards shall
prevail.
3.2
Infill Development
Infills shall be permitted only within the designated infill areas. These areas are indicated
on the map entitled "Inner City Areas" - Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
3.3
Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes
Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes shall be used or occupied only as permanent living
or sleeping quarters in the Mobile/Manufactured Home District, subject to the regulations
contained herein, except that in any Industrial District, one (1) mobile home or trailer
coach may be used as accommodation for caretakers or watchmen, or persons similarly
employed, Such mobile home or trailer coach shall be connected to a potable water
supply, a sanitary sewer system or approved holding tank, and electric power.
3.4
Trailer Coaches
3.4.1
One (1) trailer coach for temporary overnight sleeping accommodation for
guests of the principal family or household may be permitted in any Residential
District and only in the side or rear yards on the site of the premises occupied
by the principal family or household; provided that the trailer coach shall not be
rented or made available for compensation and that the persons sleeping in the
trailer coach shall, at all times, have the full use of the facilities and amenities
of the dwelling on which site the trailer coach is located.
3.4.2
With respect to a Residential District, temporary overnight sleeping
accommodation shall be deemed to mean a total time period not exceeding
fourteen (14) days in any three (3) month period;
3.4.3
temporary accommodation of workers involved in construction on a site may be
permitted on that site at the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction.
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3.5
Tents
3.5.1
No tents shall be erected, used, or maintained for living quarters other than in a
permitted tourist campsite, except that the use of one (1) tent for temporary
overnight sleeping accommodation for members of the principal family or
household, or their guests may be permitted in a Residential District only in the
rear or side yards; provided, however, that the persons sleeping in such tent
shall, at all times, have the full use of the facilities and amenities of the dwelling
on which site the tent is located.
3.5.2
Temporary overnight sleeping accommodation shall be deemed to mean a total
time period not exceeding fourteen (14) days in any three (3) month period.
3.6
Number of Principal Buildings on a Site
No more than one (1) principal building shall be allowed per site in R1, R1A, R2, and
R5-Districts.
3.7
Public Utilities
Public utilities shall be permitted in every zoning district, and unless otherwise specified
by this Bylaw, no minimum site area or yard requirements shall apply. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the City may require site specific development standards for the utility to
ensure municipal matters are addressed.
3.8
Accessory Buildings
3.8.1
Subject to all other requirements of this Bylaw, an accessory building or structure
is permitted in any district when it is an accessory to a principal building
which is a permitted or discretionary use in that same district, and for which a
Development Permit has been issued.
3.8.2
No accessory building or structure shall be constructed, erected or moved on to
any site prior to the time of construction of the principal building to which it is
accessory. This provision may be waived by the authority having jurisdiction in
the case of planned and approved staging of development.
3.8.3
Unless otherwise permitted:
3.8.3.1
no accessory building or structure shall be erected in or encroach
on the required front yard of the site;
3.8.3.2
no accessory building or structure shall, in any Residential or
Commercial District, exceed 3.7 metres in height, measured from
finished grade level to the highest point of the wall surface;
3.8.3.3
on a corner site, no accessory building or structure shall be
erected in or encroach on the required side yard which is
adjacent to the street; and
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3.8.3.4
the maximum permitted coverage in a rear yard by a accessory
buildings shall be determined by means of Graph No. 3.8.A which
forms part of this Bylaw. For the purpose of calculation of rear yard
coverage in the case of a dwelling group, as defined by this Bylaw,
the total area of the rear yard may include that area of open space
included in a courtyard located on the site.
3.8.4
The following shall apply in the interpretation of the standards established in
Graph No. 3.8.A:
3.8.4.1
the horizontal base line A-B represents site area in square metres
from 350.0 to 500.0 square metres;
3.8.4.2
the vertical base line A-C represents percent coverage of rear yard
for 25 to 50 %;
3.8.4.3
the maximum permitted rear yard coverage for sites between 370.0
and 500.0 square metres in area shall be determined by locating
the vertical coordinate for the site on the line D-E and then
establishing the values of the horizontal coordinate on the vertical
axis as a percentage coverage of the rear yard.
3.8.5
For sites having an area more than 500.0 square metres no accessory building
shall occupy more than 30 % of the area of a rear yard.
3.8.6
For sites having an area less than 370.0 square metres no accessory building
shall occupy more than 50 % of the area of a rear yard.
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GRAPH NO. 3.8.A
50 %
45 %
40 %
35 %
30 %
25 %
350
370
400
450
500
C
D
E
A
B
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(Bylaw No. 13 - 2011)
3.8A
Shipping Containers
3.8 A.1 General Regulations for All Shipping Containers:
All shipping containers shall comply with the following regulations and site
requirements:
3.8A.1.1
The application for permit for all shipping containers shall be as
prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction, and no shipping
container shall be used, placed, or stored unless as approved by
the authority having jurisdiction;
3.8A.1.2
The application for permit shall be in writing to the, Planning and
Growth Department, accompanied by a fee as outlined in Schedule
"D" of this Development;
3.8A.1.3
Shipping containers shall not create a safety hazard;
3.8A.1.4
Shipping containers shall not be used as a dwelling;
3.8A.1.5
Shipping containers shall be kept clean and well maintained, and
placed in an orderly manner;
3.8A.1.6
Shipping containers are prohibited for storage of junk, trash, or
other forms of refuse;
3.8A.1.7
Shipping containers shall not block or obstruct any exits, windows,
required off-street parking spaces, driveways or access to public
utilities and/or right-of-ways;
3.8A.1.8
Shipping containers shall not be placed for the sole purpose of
display or advertising;
3.8A.1.9
Shipping containers shall not be used for the purpose of
screening or fencing;
3.8A.1.10
Shipping containers shall comply with any other regulation of the
Zoning Bylaw and/or other bylaw, policy or statute as required.
3.8A.2 Shipping containers as a principal use, building or structure are permitted in an
Industrial District only, and shall comply with the regulations of that district and
any other bylaw, policy or statute as required.
3.8 A.3 Temporary Use Shipping Containers:
The temporary use of shipping containers shall comply with the following
regulations and site requirements:
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3.8A.3.1 The temporary shipping container(s) may be placed temporarily on a
site in any district:
3.8A.3.1.1 during construction on a site when the shipping container is
utilized soley for the storage of supplies and equipment that
are used for the site, provided that a valid building permit
has been issued for construction on the site; or
3.8A.3.1.2 for the purpose of loading and unloading of items associated
with the principal use, and for a period of not more than ten
(10) days; the General Manager may grant one (1)
extension of up to ten (10) days.
3.8A.3.2 The temporary shipping container(s) must not be placed within 1.2
metres of the back of sidewalk or curb, or within 1.2 metres of the side or
rear property lines.
3.8A.3.3 The temporary shipping container(s) shall be removed from the site:
3.8A.3.3.1 upon completion of the construction;
3.8A.3.3.2 upon expiration of the building permit;
3.8A.3.3.3 on expiration of the allowed time period; or
3.8A.3.3.4 no later than seven (7) days after notice to remove is
issued by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.8 A.4 Accessory Use Shipping Containers:
The accessory use of shipping containers shall comply with the following
regulations and site requirements:
3.8A.4.1
No shipping container(s) used as accessory buildings or structures
shall be placed or stored on any site other than a site in an
Industrial, Highway Commercial, Shopping Center Commercial, or
Reserve District.
3.8A.4.2
The accessory use shipping container(s) shall only be used for
storage purposes accessory to the permitted or discretionary
principal use of the site for which a Development Permit has been
issued.
3.8A.4.3
The accessory use shipping container(s) shall have an exterior finish
to match or complement the exterior finish of other buildings on the
site. If the exterior finish is not acceptable the authority having
jurisdiction may require the container to be re-finished.
3.8A.4.4
The accessory use shipping container(s) shall only be placed in a rear
yard, or in a side yard but not project beyond the front building line of
the principal building.
3.8A.4.5
The accessory use shipping container(s) must comply with any
minimum rear yard and side yard setbacks as required.
3.8A.4.6
Accessory use shipping containers shall not be stacked one upon
another.
3.8A.4.7
The accessory use shipping container(s) shall have a concrete
foundation and floor or equivalent acceptable to the authority having
jurisdiction.
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3.8A.4.8 The maximum number of accessory use shipping containers on any
site in a Commercial District is two (2); in Industrial Districts, the
requirements of subsections 3.8.4, 3.8.5, and 3.8.6 shall apply.
3.8A.4.9 No accessory use shipping container shall exceed 3 metres high, 3
metres wide and 12.5 metres long.
3.8A.4.10 The accessory use shipping container(s) must be screened from
view from any street or any adjacent residential, commercial, and/or
institutional uses, and/or park or recreation facility; typical methods
of screening may include exterior cladding, solid fencing, hedges or
trees, or other similar barrier screen approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.
3.9
Minimum Yards Required
No yard or other open space around an existing building, or which is hereafter provided
around any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Bylaw, shall
be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building; nor shall any
yard or other required open space on an adjoining lot be considered as providing a yard
or open space on a lot whereon a building is to be erected.
3.10
Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards
The following shall not be considered to be obstructions and shall not be considered in
the determination of yard dimensions or open space:
3.10.1 In all required yards
3.10.1.1 steps or decks 1.5 metres or less above grade level which are
necessary for access to a permitted building or for access to a site
from a street or lane;
3.10.1.2 trees, shrubs, walks, trellises or flag poles; and/or
3.10.1.3 cantilevered floor area, projecting not more than 0.6 metres into
the required yard.
3.10.2 In required front yards:
3.10.2.1 eaves and gutters projecting not more than 1.0 metre into the
required yard;
3.10.2.2 lamp posts or lighting fixtures;
3.10.2.3 canopies or balconies projecting not more than 1.3 metres into
the required yard; and/or
3.10.2.4 sills, belt courses, pilasters, or other similar vertical columns, cornices or
chimneys, projecting not more than 0.6 metres into the required yard.
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3.10.3 In required rear yards:
3.10.3.1 accessory buildings/equipment, subject to all other requirements of
this Bylaw;
3.10.3.2 canopies or balconies projecting not more than 1.3 metres into
the required yard;
3.10.3.3 eaves and gutters, sills, belt courses, pilasters and other similar
vertical columns, cornices or chimneys, projecting not more than 1.0
metres into the required yard;
3.10.3.4 laundry drying lines or umbrellas; and/or
3.10.3.5 private outdoor open air recreational facilities including swimming pools
or tennis courts.
3.10.4 In required side yards:
3.10.4.1 canopies or balconies provided they do not project into more than 25%
of the required yard;
3.10.4.2 sills, belt courses, pilasters and other similar vertical columns,
cornices, eaves and gutters, bay windows, or chimneys projecting
not more than
0.6 metres into the required yard; and/or
3.10.4.3 accessory buildings/equipment, subject to all other requirements of this
Bylaw, underground parking structures, laundry drying lines or
umbrellas, or private outdoor open air recreational facilities including
swimming pools or tennis courts.
3.11
Outdoor Storage
3.11.1
No front yard shall be used for the display, storage or collection of goods,
products, materials or equipment except as permitted in Subsections 3.11.2 and
3.11.3 and in Industrial Districts. Outside storage and/or display items do not include
the characteristics of a vehicle dealership.
3.11.2 Subject to Subsection 3.11.3, this Section shall work with applicants to identify
defined area(s) on the site for customary display of goods, products, materials or
equipment intended and permitted to be sold or rented on a site in designated
area(s) for this purpose separate from any wholesale or retail sales of such display
items kept in a display area.
3.11.3 No outside display areas should become general storage and neither use should
occupy any required off-street parking spaces, necessary driveways and circulation
routes through the site. Any plans for such use areas shall be reviewed and
approved with the authority having jurisdiction before such areas are created and
used. Such impacts are to be removed and/or relocated in discussion with the
property owner or tenant.
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3.11.4 The property owner or applicant shall provide a site plan identifying the area or
areas to be used for these purposes for approval by the authority having
jurisdiction.
3.11.5 Seasonal display and limited sales at those seasonal display areas such as a
garden centre are not intended to be general storage or general retail sales area
throughout the year. Seasonal items are temporary use areas that are to be
dismantled, or removed when that seasonal period ends.
3.11.6
Outdoor display of goods, products, materials or equipment for sale or rent
shall be subject to the following requirements:
3.11.6.1
The display area shall be constructed in a manner consistent with
other developments in the area;
3.11.6.2
Additional access, parking, screening or lighting shall be
provided as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.11.6.3
Are to be separate from any required parking spaces, pedestrian
walks or driveways.
3.11.7
Outdoor storage of goods, products, materials or equipment on a site in a
Commercial or Industrial District shall be effectively screened from public view
off-site as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.11.8
Limited outdoor storage (up to 25%) is permitted in any side or rear yard in any
Residential District provided that the goods or materials being stored are clearly
accessory and incidental to the principal use of the property and kept in a neat
and tidy manner. Open yard areas are not to be completely used for storage.
Required yards are intended to be open space unobstructed from the ground
up for personal outdoor use(s) of the land. Playground and active recreational
equipment (e.g., trampolines or swing sets) are not considered stored items.
3.11.9
In Residential Districts, there shall be no outdoor storage of:
3.11.9.1
Inoperable, dilapidated, wrecked or dismantled motor vehicles; and/or
3.11.9.2
More than two (2) unlicenced operable motor vehicle per site; and/or
3.11.9.3
A collection of any number of vehicle parts that are from inoperable,
wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicles.
3.12
Storage of Hazardous Substances
The storage of chemicals, fertilizers and similar hazardous or combustible materials are
subject to the requirements of the Hazardous Substances Regulations administered by
Saskatchewan Environment. All necessary requirements and permits shall be met and/or
obtained.
3.13
Development Standards Considerations
To achieve conformity with the requirements of the Development Plan and Zoning
Bylaws, Council may establish and incorporate the development standards for both
permitted principal and discretionary uses and associated accessory buildings or
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structures, in all zone districts, subdivisions, or other discretionary forms of development
(e.g., contract or overlay zone districts) on area structure plans, concept plans, the
Development Permit and associated landscape plans:
3.13.1
mitigating measures identified to address any potentially inappropriate
environmental conditions which may be created or compounded by the
development;
3.13.2
landscaping, buffering and screening to enhance the site and create a sensitive
interface between differing land uses;
3.13.3
building sizes, shapes and layouts to reflect the character of the adjacent land
uses and structures;
3.13.4
sufficient amenities (recreational, aesthetics, services) to address the needs of
the individuals utilizing the development;
3.13.5
conservation, mitigative and rehabilitation measures to maximize critical wildlife
habitats, heritage and archaeological areas; and/or
3.13.6
servicing agreements pursuant to Section 143 of The Planning and
Development Act, 1983.
3.13.7
Council delegates to the General Manager, the ability to recommend conditions
of approval generally identified under subsections 3.13.1, through 3.13.5 with
regard to permitted principal uses. The authority having jurisdiction may choose
to refer any land use request (ex., Development Permit) up to Council regarding
the conditions and measures needed to bring the proposal into greater
compliance with the Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw, if the applicant is not
accepting of the conditions identified. The other option available to an applicant
is to appeal the determination on permitted uses to the Council or the
Development Appeals Board if denied by the Council for amendment or reversal
of the conditions identified by staff.
3.14
Site Access
3.14.1
Each site shall have direct vehicular access to a public street, through a public
or private street or lane, or private driveway with a permanent perpetual access
and circulation easement or right-of-way identified for the same.
3.14.2
The final location of all approaches and the number of site accesses shall be at
the discretion of the authority having jurisdiction and conform to the Zoning
Bylaw, Traffic Bylaw, the City Sidewalk Crossing Bylaw and any other policies
and/or regulations that might be impacted.
3.15
Salvage Yards
Auto wreckers, auto repair shops, body shops, and similar uses containing salvage
yards shall have such yards in conformance to the following development standards:
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3.15.1
such uses shall not be located in the front yard setback;
3.15.2
such uses shall be totally hidden from the view of the travelling public,
provincial highways, any public street or adjacent residential development by
utilizing any of the following measures:
3.15.2.1
distance and careful location;
3.15.2.2
natural and planted vegetation;
3.15.2.3
an earth berm;
3.15.2.4
an opaque fence;
3.15.2.5
a building; and/or
3.15.2.6
other appropriate methods approved by Council.
3.16
Fire Pits and Barbecues
A outdoor fire pit, fixed barbecue, fireplace or stove shall require a permit from the City
Fire Department and shall not be located in a front or side yard.
3.17
Satellite Dishes
A satellite dish larger than 1.0 metres in diameter shall require a permit from the
Planning and Growth Development Department and shall not be located in a front yard or
any vision clearance triangle at any street side yard.
3.18
Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities
Development and maintenance of a solid or liquid waste disposal facility will be subject
to the following standards:
3.18.1
development and site maintenance shall be in accordance with Provincial
environmental and health regulations;
3.18.2
solid waste disposal facilities shall be located at least 457.0 metres from any
residence, and liquid waste disposal facilities shall be located at least 300.0
metres from any residence;
3.18.3
disposal areas shall be surrounded by a buffer strip containing trees, shrubs or
a berm;
3.18.4
solid or liquid waste disposal facilities shall be fenced;
3.18.5
adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent pollution of ground water
by disposal operations;
3.18.6
solid waste disposal facilities shall be located in proximity to a provincial
highway and adjacent to an all-weather road; and
3.18.7
the development of new disposal sites shall take into consideration the
direction of the prevailing winds.
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3.19
Height of Certain Buildings
3.19.1
In districts where the maximum allowed height of buildings is less than 23.0
metres, a public or semi-public building, public utility building, hospital or school
may be erected to a height exceeding 23.0 metres; provided, that it is a
permitted use and if such buildings are located in a Residential District, shall be
provided side yards, where the side yard is not adjacent to a street or lane, of a
width not less than 6.0 metres, plus an additional 0.4 metres for every 0.3
metres by which the building exceeds the height limit of the district in which it
is situated.
3.19.2
The height limitation of this Bylaw shall not apply to chimneys, towers, church
spires, belfries, cupolas, mechanical penthouses, radio towers, monuments
and necessary mechanical appurtenances usually carried above roof level.
Such features, however, shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to
accomplish the purpose they are to serve and shall not exceed in gross area
more than 10% of the building roof area.
3.20
Non-Conforming Residential Lots
3.20.1
Intent
The City recognizes that there are many existing non-conforming residential
lots in the older areas and that it is necessary to have special regulations to
allow for development on these lots.
3.20.2
Regulations
The following special regulations apply to existing non-conforming residential
lots:
3.20.2.1 Development of a single-detached dwelling shall only be allowed on
non- conforming lots within the Inner City Area as set out in
Schedule "C" of this Bylaw.
3.20.2.2 Non-conforming lots created prior to the adoption of this Bylaw,
regardless of area or dimensions, may be used for any single-
detached dwelling in an R2, R3 or R5 - District provided that the
minimum setbacks as provided in each residential zone are adhered
to, except as permitted in Subsections 3.20.2(c) and (d).
3.20.2.3 The minimum side yard shall be 1.2 metres except on a corner lot
where the flanking street side yard shall not be less than 2.4 metres.
3.20.2.4 The minimum front yard shall be:
3.20.2.4.1 7.0 metres in an R2 - District;
3.20.2.4.2 4.6 metres in an R3 - District;
3.20.2.4.3 6.0 metres in an R5 - District; or
3.20.1.3.4 such front yard as allowed under Subsection 3.21.5 of this
Bylaw.
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3.21
Yard Regulations For Certain Buildings
3.21.1
A through site (one abutting a roadway on two (2) opposing sides) shall have
one (1) of the site lines deemed to be the front yard by the authority having
jurisdiction.
3.21.2
A building on a through site shall have a front yard not less than the front yard
of the existing buildings in the block in which the building is located.
3.21.3
Where dwellings are erected above stores, or other commercial or industrial
uses, to a depth not exceeding two (2) rooms from front to rear, no side yards
are required other than as specified for the principal building; provided however,
that where dwellings are to a greater depth than two (2) rooms, side yards
will be provided in accordance with the provisions relating to an R3District unless
otherwise specified within the zoning district.
3.21.4
No cornice shall project over the street line more than 5% of the width of such
street, and shall in no case project more than 1.3 metres.
3.21.5
The authority having jurisdiction may issue a Development Permit for a
development or addition to an existing development in a Residential District
where, a lot is situated between two (2) lots each containing a principal building
with front yards less than the minimum requirement of the District, the front
yard for the proposed development may be reduced to meet a line drawn from
the nearest front corners of the adjacent principal buildings.
3.22
Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations
3.22.1
The off-street parking and loading provision of this Bylaw shall apply as
follows:
3.22.1.1
All off-street parking stalls:
3.22.1.1.1 required by this Bylaw shall be on the same site as
the principal building or use; or
3.22.1.1.2 may be provided on a lot which is separate from that
containing the building or structure for which it is provided.
The said separate parking lot or area shall not be more
than 150.0 metres away from such building or structure.
There shall be recorded in the office of the City Clerk, a
recordable agreement between the City and the owner of
the lot, the said agreement shall be binding on the said
owner, his heirs and successors restricting the use of the
lot for the purpose of off-street parking so long as the
main use or building for which the parking is provided
exists. An interest shall be registered against the said lot
with Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan
by the City.
3.22.1.2
shall be designed to be to be located away from any adjacent
property line so that all access and maneuvering for the parking
space can occur on the subject property.
3.22.1.3
No person shall, within any district established by this Bylaw, erect,
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enlarge or alter any building or structure permitted under this
Bylaw, unless the required off-street parking and loading spaces
as defined in each section are provided and maintained.
3.22.1.4 When the intensity of the use of any building, structure, or premise
is increased through the addition of dwelling units, floor area,
seating capacity, or other units of measurements, the additional
required off- street parking and loading spaces as required herein
shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use.
3.22.1.5 Whenever the existing use of a building or structure is changed to
a new use, off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided
as required for such new use; however, if the said building or
structure was erected prior to the effective date of this Bylaw,
additional off- street parking or loading spaces are mandatory only
in the amount by which the requirements for the new use shall
exceed those required for the existing use.
3.22.1.6 Subsections 3.22.1(c) and (d) do not apply to buildings and
development existing prior to the effective date of this Bylaw
and located within a C1District.
3.22.1.7 Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided and
satisfactorily maintained by the owner of the property as specified
for the districts.
3.22.1.8 A parking space shall be a rectangular area measuring not less than
2.7 metres by 6.0 metres, exclusive of access drives or aisles,
ramps, or columns and shall have a vertical clearance of at least
2.0 metres.
3.22.1.9 For parallel parking, the length of a parking space shall be 6.7 metres.
3.22.1.10 Whenever there is more than one (1) principal building developed
on a site, each principal building will be required to provide off-
street parking and loading spaces as specified under this Bylaw.
While the parking areas can be attached, the total number of
parking and loading spaces shall be the sum of the parking
requirements for each principal building.
3.22.1.11 Where the number of off-street parking and loading spaces is
determined by reference to a unit such as floor area or the number
of seats, the next higher number shall be taken where the
calculation results in a fractional number of 0.5 or more.
3.22.2
Parking Lot Layout
The minimum standards for parking lots are set out in Schedule "E" of this Bylaw.
3.22.3
Size of loading spaces
A loading space shall be a rectangular area measuring not less than 3.0 metres by 7.6
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metres, exclusive of aisles and maneuvering space, shall have a vertical clearance of
at least 4.0 metres and have adequate means of access to and from a public street or
lane.
3.22.4
Paving/Marking of Parking
3.22.4.1 Where a City street abutting the development site is asphalt paved, all
driveways and parking areas within the development site shall be hard
surfaced with asphalt or concrete.
3.22.4.2 Where City streets abutting the development site are not asphalt paved at
the time of development, the developer or property owner is required to
pave all driveways and parking areas within the development at the same
time that the City paves a street abutting the development site.
3.22.4.3 All parking spaces provided on paved surfaces shall be clearly
demarcated to meet the minimum size requirements established by this
Bylaw.
3.22.5
Parking for the Physically Challenged
Special provision shall be made for parking for the physically challenged as follows:
3.22.5.1 the number of required parking spaces to be designated for the
physically challenged shall be determined as follows:
TOTAL REQUIRED
NO. OF SPACES FOR
PARKING SPACES
THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
Less than 25
1
26 - 50
2
51 - 75
3
76 - 100
4
101 - 150
5
151 - 200
6
201 - 300
7
301 - 400
8
401 - 500
9
501 - 1000
2% OF TOTAL
over 1000
20 + 1% OF AMOUNT OVER 1000
3.22.5.2 notwithstanding Subsection 3.22.1(g) hereof, a parking space for the
physically challenged shall measure not less than 3.6 metres by 6.0
metres exclusive of access drives, aisles, ramps, or other obstructions,
and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 2.8 metres;
3.22.5.3 parking spaces provided for the physically challenged shall be hard
surfaced, level and located as close as possible to an entrance to the
building or structure; and
3.22.5.4 parking spaces provided for the physically challenged shall be clearly
marked for use by such persons with a pole or wall sign and pavement
symbol.
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3.22.6
Off-street Parking Standards
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
TABLE 3.22.6
Zoning
District
Use
Number of Spaces Required
R1, R1A,
R1S, R2,
R3, R4,
R5, R6
Bylaw No. 9-2014
Bylaw No. 4-2011
Bylaw No. 4-2011
Single-detached, semi-
detached, two- unit
and street townhouse
dwellings and
mobile/manufactured
homes
1 parking space for each dwelling unit
Multiple-unit dwellings
(exceeding 2 units)
and dwelling groups
1.5 parking spaces for each dwelling unit plus 1 visitor parking
space for each 5 dwelling units.
Boarding, lodging,
rooming houses, or
bed and breakfast
facilities
1 parking space for the main dwelling unit plus 1 parking space
for each boarding/lodging/rooming unit.
Senior citizens
apartments
1 parking space for each 3 dwelling units plus 1 visitor parking
space for each 10 dwelling units but in no case less than 1
visitor parking space.
Elementary schools,
private schools, junior
high schools, nursery
and kindergarten
1 parking space for each classroom plus 4 additional spaces.
Senior high schools
5 parking spaces for each classroom plus 1 space for each 10.0
square metres of assembly room floor area
Dormitories, hostels
and other similar
uses
1 parking space for the main dwelling unit plus 1 space for each
2 rooming units
Auditoriums,
churches and other
places of public
assembly
1 parking space for each 10.0 square metres of building area
devoted to public assembly or 3 parking spaces for each 10
seats provided for patrons, whichever is greater
Hospitals
1 parking space for each 100.0 square metres of gross floor
area
Residential Care
Facility
1 parking space for each 5 beds or dwelling units plus 1 parking
space for each employee on shift
Custodial Care
Facility
1 parking space for each 5 beds or dwelling units plus 1 parking
space for each employee on shift
All other main
buildings and uses
1 parking space for each 30.0 square metres of gross floor area
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Zoning
District
Use
Number of Spaces Required
C1
Retail stores and
shops
1 parking space for each 20.0 square metres of sales floor area
Restaurants and
other eating and/or
drinking
establishments
1 parking space for each 4 seats or 1 parking space for each
10.0 square metres of floor area used for serving patrons,
whichever is greater
Hotels
1 parking space for each 2 guest units
Theatres, clubs and
other places of public
assembly
1 parking space for each 4 seats provided for patrons
Apartments
1 parking space for each dwelling unit
Senior citizens
apartments
1 parking space for each 3 dwelling units
Wholesale stores
1 parking space for each 50.0 square metres of gross floor
area
All other main
buildings and uses
including government
buildings
1 parking space for each 40.0 square metres of gross floor
area
C2
Stores, shops and
offices
1 parking space for each 30.0 square metres of sales floor area
Restaurants
1 parking space for each 4 seats or 1 parking space for each
10.0 square metres of floor area used for serving patrons,
whichever is greater
Apartments
1 parking space for each dwelling unit
C3
Motels, motor hotels
1 parking space for each guest unit
Restaurants and
places of public
assembly
1 parking space for each 4 seats or 1 parking space for each
10.0 square metres of floor area used for serving patrons,
whichever is greater
Schools
5 parking spaces for each classroom plus 1 space for each
10.0 square metres of assembly room floor area
All other buildings or
uses
1 parking space for each 28.0 square metres of gross floor
area
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Zoning
District
Use
Number of Spaces Required
C4
Restaurants, cafes,
lunch counters,
beverage rooms,
cocktail lounges and
Coffee houses
1 parking space for each 4 seats or 1 parking space for each
10.0 square metres of floor area used for serving patrons,
whichever is greater
C4
All other permitted
uses
1 parking space for each 30.0 square metres of gross floor
area
M1, M2
All main buildings or
uses
1 parking space for each 100.0 square metres of gross floor
area
T1
Day care centers
1 parking space for each play or class room plus 4 additional
spaces
Restaurants
1 parking space for each 4 seats or 1 parking space for each
10.0 square metres of floor area used for serving patrons,
whichever is the greatest
All other permitted
uses
1 parking space for each 30.0 square metres of gross floor
area
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3.22.7
Parking Lots
The following regulations shall apply to all parking lots:
3.22.7.1 When a parking lot is located within a Residential District without the intervention
of a street or lane, that portion of the parking lot nearest to a residential unit shall
have a boundary wall or solid screen fence which is approved by the authority
having jurisdiction and which shall not be less than 1.5 metres in height above
grade level;
3.22.7.2 In addition to the requirements of Subsection 3.22.7(a), Council or the authority
having jurisdiction, may increase the standards for fencing, buffer width or
landscaping for parking lots associated with restaurants, lounges, taverns or
other uses which generate a high volume of traffic or regularly attract clients
outside of daytime hours;
3.22.7.3 All areas of the parking lots to which vehicles have access shall be hard
surfaced to provide a dust-free surface; dirt and/or grass parking areas are not
acceptable surfacing methods for regular use parking areas. Parking lots must
be improved at the expense of the property owner;
3.22.7.4 Parking lots shall provide adequate storm water drainage and storage as
required by the authority having jurisdiction; and
3.22.7.5 Intermittent use parking areas associated with sport fields, special event
locations and overflow parking areas, need to be adequately maintained for the
purpose(s) used but do not need to be graded or hard surfaced. A temporary
parking lot for regular use for a period of time approved by the authority having
jurisdiction, may need to be graded and surfaced in an appropriate manner.
3.22.8
Payment In Lieu Of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
3.22.8.1 Pursuant to Section 75 of The Planning and Development Act, 1983, Council
may exempt any person who constructs a new building or structure in the C1-
District from the requirement of providing the off-street parking spaces where, in
lieu thereof said person, pays or agrees in writing to pay the City the sum as
outlined in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw for each off-street parking space that
would otherwise be required and that the entire payment in lieu thereof shall be
adequate for the duration of the existence of the same level of use and amount
of development of the building on the site. Subsequent changes in use and/or
development are subject to Subsection 3.22.1(c) and (d).
3.22.8.2 The payment of or written agreement to pay such sums of money shall be
subject to such terms and conditions as Council may determine.
3.22.8.3 A person who pays or agrees in writing to pay the sum required in lieu of
providing off-street parking spaces shall not be required to provide those spaces
and the buildings or structures in respect of which such payment or agreement
is made shall be treated as having the required off-street parking spaces.
3.23
Kennels
3.23.1
Commercial kennels shall not be located closer than 150.0 metres to a
Residential District.
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3.23.2
In any Residential District, only one (1) private dog kennel to house a maximum
of two (2) dogs shall be permitted on any one (1) site and it shall be situated
not less than 18.5 metres from the street in front, 4.6 metres from any other
street, 1.0 metre from any common property line and 5.0 metres from a
neighbouring dwelling.
3.23.3
A private dog kennel shall be considered an accessory use.
3.24
Sign Regulations (Temporary sign regulations are separate; Adopted under Bylaw #1-2013)
Purpose
3.24.1 The intent of the sign regulations contained in this Bylaw are to regulate the
usage of signage within the City in a manner to ensure the aesthetics, physical
appearance and safety of individual zoning districts, mitigate potential traffic
safety hazards that may be caused by distracting and obstructing signs, and to
prevent potential pedestrian safety hazards that may be caused by signs
projecting into a public right-of-way.
General Regulations for All Signs
3.24.2 Signs shall be designed and certified by a qualified engineer, if required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
3.24.3 Provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply to signs erected or required by
governmental agencies, including legal notices, identification and information
signs, traffic control devices, and signs included in the Temporary Sign Bylaw.
3.24.4 Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, no person shall place or attach
any sign on any City-owned property, including public property within a
roadway, right-of-way, boulevard or sidewalk.
3.24.5
No sign shall be located in a sight triangle as defined by The Traffic Bylaw.
3.24.6
Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, no sign shall project beyond the
site line into a street, lane or alley, or adjoining property.
3.24.7
Signs may be illuminated by direct or indirect lighting but shall not be flashing
images or flashing lights, except in Commercial or Industrial Districts but shall
not be directly facing adjacent Residential Districts.
3.24.8
No person shall erect or structurally alter any sign without first obtaining a
permit from the City.
3.24.9
Application for a permit shall be in the form as prescribed by the authority
having jurisdiction, and application shall be accompanied by a fee as outlined
in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw and by a drawing showing the dimensions,
manner of suspension or erection, and other aspects sufficient to enable the
authority having jurisdiction to obtain complete information with respect to the
sign.
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3.24.10 In compliance with the requirements set out for each respective District and
upon the authority having jurisdiction being satisfied with the information
submitted that the erection or placing of the sign shall comply with this Bylaw,
the authority having jurisdiction may issue a permit for the erection of the sign,
said permit shall remain in force for a period of six months from the date of
issuance of same.
3.24.10.1 If the work on the installation of a sign for which a permit has been
issued is not completed within six months from the date of issuance
of the permit, such permit shall lapse and the permit holder shall not
proceed with further work on the sign.
3.24.10.2 The holder of a permit which has lapsed may, upon showing good
cause why any work or installation has not been completed, be
granted an extension of time for a period to be determined by the
authority having jurisdiction.
3.24.10.3 The authority having jurisdiction shall have the right to revoke any
permit prior to the expiration of the said six month period, if, in any
authority's opinion, the sign is being erected in a manner other than
set out in the application or drawings submitted or for non-
compliance with the provisions of this or any other Bylaw. The
Notice of Revocation shall be in writing and issued to the applicant
in accordance with The Cities Act.
3.24.11 As a condition of erecting, installing or continuing the use of any signs, the
owner thereof or his agent shall keep the frame and sign painted and in a good
state of repair. Any sign which, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction
is in a dangerous, defective or unsightly condition shall be immediately repaired
or removed as the authority having jurisdiction may direct.
3.24.12 The installer and owner of a sign shall agree to hold harmless and indemnify the
City, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all damages and claims of
negligence resulting from the erection, alteration, relocation or maintenance of a
sign.
3.24.13 No advertising signs shall be permitted for home-based businesses in a
Residential District.
3.24.14 The owner of any sign hereafter erected in contravention of this Bylaw shall
remove such sign on 14 days written notice or order given by the authority
having jurisdiction.
3.24.15 If any existing sign has fallen into a state of disrepair or has become a potential
hazard or danger to the safety of the public, the sign shall, upon 14 days written
notice or order given by the authority having jurisdiction, be either removed or
repaired by the owner to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction.
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Regulations for Specific Sign Types
Freestanding Signs
3.24.16 The following provisions and regulations shall apply to all freestanding signs.
3.24.17 The number of signs shall be as follows:
3.24.17.1
In the C1, C2, C3, M1, M2, and T1 Districts, and for institutional
or commercial uses that are approved as the principal use in a
Residential District:
3.24.17.1.1 every site with a street frontage is permitted one
freestanding sign; and
3.24.17.1.2 if the street frontage for a site exceeds 60.0 metres
an additional freestanding sign is permitted for
every 30.0 metre increment, and measurements
shall be made parallel to the property lines.
3.24.17.2
In the C4 District:
3.24.17.2.1 one primary freestanding sign is permitted for a shopping
mall; and
3.24.17.2.2 for each principal use building, one secondary
freestanding sign is permitted.
3.24.17.3
In the UR and R-R/C/M Districts: one freestanding sign
other than directional signs is permitted.
3.24.17.4
For all other Districts, except Residential Districts:
3.24.17.4.1 if adjacent to residential uses, the standards of the
C2 District shall apply; or
3.24.17.4.2 if adjacent to any other use, or with highway
frontage, the standards of the C3 District apply.
3.24.18 The height above ground level shall not exceed:
3.24.18.1 9.0 metres for the C1, M1, M2 and T1 Districts;
3.24.18.2 6.0 metres for the C2 District, and for institutional or commercial
uses that are approved as the principal use in a Residential
District;
3.24.18.3 25.0 metres for the C3 District, or for a primary freestanding sign in
the C4 District;
3.24.18.4 11.0 metres for a secondary freestanding sign in the C4 District;
3.24.18.5 7.6 metres in the UR District;
3.24.18.6 For all other Districts, except Residential Districts:
3.24.18.6.1 if adjacent to residential uses, the standards of the
C2 District shall apply; or
3.24.18.6.2 if adjacent to any other use, or with highway
frontage, the standards of the C3 District apply.
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3.24.19 The total sign face area shall not exceed:
3.24.19.1
in the C1, M1, M2 and T1 Districts:
3.24.19.1.1 for a single business: 22.0 square metres and no
single face on such sign exceeds 11.0 square
metres.
3.24.19.1.2 for two businesses: 34.0 square metres and no
single face on such sign exceeds 17.0 square
metres.
3.24.19.1.3 for three or more businesses: 46.0 square metres
and no single face on such sign exceeds 23.0
square metres.
3.24.19.2
in the C2 District, and for institutional or commercial uses that are
approved as the principal use in a Residential District: 14.0 square
metres and no single face on such sign exceeds 7.0 square metres.
3.24.19.3
in the C3 District:
3.24.19.3.1 for a single business: 28.0 square metres and no
single face on such sign exceeds 14.0 square
metres.
3.24.19.3.2 for two businesses: 42.0 square metres and no
single face on such sign exceeds 21.0 square
metres.
3.24.19.3.3 for three or more businesses: 56.0 square metres
and no single face on such sign exceeds 28.0
square metres.
3.24.19.4
in the C4 District:
3.24.19.4.1 for a primary freestanding sign: 190.0 square
metres and no single face on such sign
exceeds 95.0 square metres.
3.24.19.4.2 for secondary freestanding: 33.0 square metres
and no single face on such sign exceeds 16.0
square metres.
3.24.19.5
in the UR and R-R/C/M District: 6.0 square metres and no
single face on such sign exceeds 3.0 square metres.
3.24.19.6
For all other Districts, except Residential Districts:
3.24.19.6.1 if adjacent to residential uses, the standards of
the C2 District shall apply; or
3.24.19.6.2 if adjacent to any other use, or with highway
frontage, the standards of the C3 District apply.
3.24.20
Separate freestanding signs shall be permitted to designate parking areas
or entrances and exits as follows:
3.24.20.1 in the Residential Districts:
3.24.20.1.1 signs designating parking area accesses shall be
limited to only one sign for each entrance or exit
and to a maximum sign face area of 0.2 square
metres per sign.
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3.24.20.1.2 there shall be permitted only one sign per parking
area; such sign shall designate only the
conditions of use and/or the identity of such
parking area and such sign shall be limited to a
maximum sign face area of 1.0 square metre.
3.24.20.2 in all Districts other than Residential Districts:
3.24.20.2.1 for freestanding signs designating a parking area the
face area shall not exceed 1.0 square metre;
3.24.20.2.2 for freestanding signs designating entrances or exits
the signs shall not exceed 2.5 metres in height and
the face area shall not exceed
0.8 square metres.
Wall Signs
3.24.21
The following provisions and regulations shall apply to all facia, awning and
rooftop signs and all canopies and projecting, with or without signs for all non-
residential uses in all Districts.
3.24.22
Signs may cover up to 30% of the area of each building face, subject to the
following:
3.24.22.1 Every building face that is visible on a building is allowed the 30%
coverage. If one building extends above another building the
visible area of the taller building face may be used for signage if
the property owner of the lower building gives written permission,
with the 30% coverage applying to the visible face of the building
that extends above the other building.
3.24.22.2 In a Residential District, where commercial or institutional uses
area approved, the 30% coverage shall only apply to the portion
of the building occupied by the approved commercial or
institutional use.
3.24.22.3 There shall be no limit to the number of signs on any building
face if the total area of all signs on a building face does not
exceed 30% of that building face.
3.24.22.4 The sign area of an awning, canopy or projecting sign shall be
included in the 30% sign coverage, on the face of the building
where the awning canopy or projecting sign is located.
3.24.22.5 The area of a window sign shall be included in the 30% sign
coverage on the face of the building where the window is located.
3.24.22.6 A roof sign shall not project more than 2.0 metres above the roof
or parapet of a building. The area of a roof sign shall be included
in the 30% sign coverage of that face of the building in which
direction the sign faces. The area of the roof sign shall not be
included in the building face area.
3.24.23
Projecting signs are permitted in all Districts, other than Residential Districts, if
they are a minimum of 2.2 metres from the ground and shall not be closer than
0.3 metres from face of curb.
3.24.24
Signs may be permitted on awnings, canopies or marquees if there is a
minimum clearance of 2.2 metres from the ground.
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Digital Signs
3.24.25
The following provisions and regulations shall apply to all sign types utilizing a
digital display within all Districts.
3.24.26
No sign shall be erected, operated, used or maintained that:
3.24.26.1 due to its position, shape, colour, format or illumination obstructs
the view of, or shall be confused with, an official traffic sign, signal
or device;
3.24.26.2 displays light resembling the flashing lights usually associated with
danger or those used by police, fire, ambulance and other
emergency vehicles.
3.24.27
Digital signs shall be located such that the sign does not obscure a driver
decision point. Each sign shall be in accordance with the following:
3.24.27.1 does not physically obstruct the sightlines or view of a traffic
control device or traffic control signal for oncoming vehicle
traffic;
3.24.27.2 is not located in the field of view near or past the traffic control
device or traffic control signal in the sightlines of oncoming traffic;
3.24.27.3 is not located in the field of view near or past other traffic conflict
points such as intersections, merge points, exit ramps, or curved
roadways; and
3.24.27.4 illumination does not compete with or dull the contrast of the traffic
control.
3.24.28
Digital displays must not face a Residential District or medical facility unless
they are a minimum of 100 metres away from the nearest residential property
line.
3.24.29
Displays on digital signs must be static for a minimum of six seconds.
3.24.30
Signs must be equipped with automatic light level controls to reduce light
levels at night and under other darkened conditions in accordance with the
following:
3.24.30.1 Brightness levels shall not exceed 400 nits when measured from
the sign face at maximum brightness, between sunset and sunrise.
3.24.30.2 Signs abutting or adjacent to natural areas or parks shall be de-
energized daily between 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
3.24.30.3 The authority having jurisdiction may require application
revisions to mitigate the impact of a proposed sign, and may
refuse a permit that adversely impacts the built environment.
3.24.31
Photovoltaic cells, solar panels, or solar collectors and ancillary equipment
may be part of the sign structure in order to provide electrical power solely to
the sign face area. Photovoltaic cells, solar panels, or solar collectors and
ancillary equipment may extend above the maximum sign height to the
satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction. It must be demonstrated that
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the additional height is required to achieve sufficient solar exposure to provide
electrical power to the sign.
Building Identification Signs
3.24.32
Building identification signs shall be permitted in Residential Districts as
follows:
3.24.32.1 For multiple-unit dwellings, one building identification sign
facing each street frontage if such sign:
3.24.32.1.1 is a freestanding sign and does not exceed 2.0 square
metres in sign face area and 2.5 metres in height
above ground level, and is not located closer than 2.5
metres to any site line; or
3.24.32.1.2 is a wall sign and does not exceed 2.0 square
metres in sign face area.
3.24.32.2 For all other dwellings, one building identification sign per
dwelling unit facing each street frontage if such sign:
3.24.32.2.1 is a freestanding sign and does not exceed 0.1 square
metres in sign face area and 2.5 metres in height
above grade level, and is not located closer than 2.5
metres to any site line; or
3.24.32.2.2 is a wall sign and does not exceed 0.1 square
metres in sign face area.
3.25
Awnings, Canopies or Marquees
Awnings, canopies and marquees shall comply with the following regulations:
3.25.1
the lowest portion of the projection frame shall not be less than 2.3 metres
above the level of the sidewalk or the street over which it projects;
3.25.2
the lowest portion of the curtain of canvas awnings or the enclosure around the
framework of canopies and marquees shall not be less than 2.2 metres above
the level of the sidewalk or street over which it projects; and
3.25.3
the awning, canopy or marquee shall not extend beyond the outer edge of the
sidewalk.
3.26
Home-Based Businesses
3.26.1
Intent
The City recognizes the need for some residents to use their place of residence
for limited non-residential activities and that the concept of citizens working out
of their residences is becoming much more accepted. At the same time, the
City recognizes that there is a need to protect the integrity of residential areas
from the adverse effect of non-residential activities. To balance these
competing needs, the following regulations are provided to control business
uses in Residential Districts and dwellings. Uses that will be allowed are those
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that:
3.26.1.1
are incidental to the use of the premise as a residence;
3.26.1.2
are compatible with residential uses;
3.26.1.3
are limited in extent; and
3.26.1.4
do not detract from the residential character of the district or
dwelling.
3.26.2 Number of Home-Based Businesses Permitted
Only one (1) home-based business shall be approved for each dwelling
unit.
3.26.3 Display or Storage of Merchandise or Materials
3.26.3.1 Home-based businesses shall be conducted entirely within the
dwelling or an accessory building.
3.26.3.2 There shall be no exterior display or storage of any merchandise
or material relating to the home-based business.
3.26.3.3 No merchandise shall be displayed or sold on the premises.
3.26.3.3 Interior storage is permitted if, in the opinion of the City Fire
Chief, the said storage is not likely to result in a fire hazard.
3.26.3.4 No building shall be constructed solely for the purpose of
storing goods, products, materials or equipment related to a
home-based business.
3.26.4 Employees
Except for day care operations, no person other than a resident of the
dwelling unit or the resident's immediate family shall be engaged in any
home-based business as an employee or a volunteer.
3.26.5 Parking
3.26.5.1 The home-based business shall not cause or add to on-
street parking congestion or cause an increase in traffic
through Residential Districts
3.26.5.2 Parking of vehicles of employees hired for off-site jobs
shall not be allowed at or in the vicinity of the dwelling
unit.
3.26.5.3 No more than one (1) business vehicle, as defined in Section
1.5 of this Bylaw, for which off-street parking is provided, is
allowed to be operated in connection with a home-based
business.
3.26.6 Advertising
No advertising that carries the address of the dwelling in which the
home- based business is conducted shall be placed in any media.
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3.26.7 Signs
No advertising sign shall be allowed on the site or premise from
which the home-based business is conducted.
3.26.8 Zero Impact
No equipment or process used in the home-based business shall create
dust, noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odour or air pollution that is
detectable at or beyond the property lines of the lot where the home-based
business is located.
3.26.9 Suitability
A home-based business shall not be permitted if, in the opinion of the
authority having jurisdiction, such use would be more appropriately
located within a Commercial or Industrial District.
3.26.10 Exterior Alterations
No exterior alterations shall be made to accommodate or enhance the
home- based business.
3.26.11 Customer Base
Home-based businesses shall not attract customers to the dwelling.
3.26.12 Mechanical/Electrical Equipment
No mechanical or electrical equipment that could change the fire load of
the dwelling unit or cause interference which affects radio, television and
similar equipment outside of the dwelling unit shall be permitted.
3.26.13 Procedural Requirements
3.26.13.1 No home-based business shall commence until
application has been made to the authority having
jurisdiction and a license for the home- based business
has been issued.
3.26.13.2 A home-based business license is valid only for the
address shown on the license.
3.26.13.3 A home-based business shall be permitted for the period
of time the dwelling is occupied by the applicant.
3.26.13.4 A home-based business license may be revoked if, in the
opinion of Council, the regulations in this Bylaw have not
been complied with, or the use creates adverse effects for
residents of the neighborhood.
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3.27
Service Stations
3.27.1
Sites for service stations shall have a minimum frontage of 30.0 metres.
3.27.2
Where service stations occupy a corner site, only one (1) access crossing shall
be located on the flanking street.
3.27.3
Accesses from frontage streets shall be governed by the City Sidewalk
Crossing Bylaw.
3.27.4
Fuel pumps and other accessory equipment shall be located at least 6.0
metres from any street or lot line.
3.27.5
All vehicle parts, accessories, and similar articles shall be stored within a
building.
3.27.6
All repair work shall be performed within a building.
3.27.7
Where a service station abuts a Residential District without an intervening
street or lane, a landscaped buffer of not less than 3.0 metres shall be provided;
the landscaping shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.27.8
The service station shall be aesthetically complementary to buildings in the
surrounding area.
3.27.9
Canopies shall be permitted over fuel pumps provided that the fuel pumps are
located in conformity with this Bylaw. Canopies shall be setback a minimum of
3.0 metres from any site line.
3.27.10 Site Decommissioning
3.27.10.1
On any site where the operation of a service station is being or
has been discontinued, the site shall be decommissioned prior
to the reuse of the site for a different use.
3.27.10.2
The decommissioning of the site shall be in accordance with the
requirements and guidelines established by:
3.27.10.2.1
Saskatchewan Environment; and
3.27.10.2.2
the City Engineering and Fire Departments.
3.28
Heritage Conservation
3.28.1 The following buildings and sites are designated as heritage properties:
3.28.1.1
Court House, 121 Lorne St. W.; S30' at 8 and 13, Block 114,
Plan A3995;
3.28.1.2
Funeral Home, 233 Lorne St. E.; Lots 11 to 14, Block 93, Plan
AB368;
3.28.1.3
First United Church, 233 3rd Ave. N.E.; Lots 9 and 10,
Block 61, Plan K5486;
3.28.1.4
Central School, 121 Dufferin St. W.; Parcel F, Plan
72SC08660;
3.28.1.5
C.P.R. Dam, Parcel F, Plan H2058;
3.28.1.6
Battleford Trail Wagon Tracks, North Service Road, Lot 2,
Block 52, Plan 82SC10396.
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3.28.2
Prior to the owner of a designated heritage property undertaking the
demolition, or major alternations and/or additions to the heritage
property, consent of Council shall be required before a permit is issued.
Normal maintenance and repairs may be carried out at the owner's sole
discretion provided that the characteristics that led to heritage designation
are not significantly altered.
3.28.3
These properties are subject to the development review processes as
defined by Sections 23, 24 and 25 of The Heritage Property Act,
3.28.4
Historical and archaeological sites identified pursuant to The Heritage
Property
Act shall be protected in accordance with the guidelines
established therein.
3.29
Landscaping
Landscaped area, including parking islands where appropriate, are a portion of the open
space identified for Residential, Commercial, Institutional and Industrial uses in any
Zone District the following minimum regulations, standards and policies apply:
3.29.1
All areas of a site not covered by the primary use or buildings, permitted
accessory buildings or uses, parking or vehicular maneuvering areas, shall be
landscaped. In the case of holding zones (e.g., T1 and UR), interim uses
may be subject to relaxed standards based on the interim use(s) and future
activities yet to occur. Applicant's cannot pave or aggregate their entire site.
Area for soft landscaping must be provided as required. This determination
shall be by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.29.2
Landscaped areas shall generally include, but not be limited to, perimeter
boundaries adjacent to any public or private streets, areas of a site abutting less
compatible uses or districts, land adjacent to excessive slopes or
environmentally sensitive land, and public parking areas.
3.29.3 The majority of the required landscaped areas are to be "soft landscaping"
supplemented by "hard landscaping" to improve the landscape design. Organic
mulches are to be used in planter beds. Inorganic crushed aggregate and/or river
rock may be used elsewhere in the landscape design and should not be more than
25% of the total landscaped area. The only exception being those areas that
cannot support live plant materials and are more appropriate for hard landscaping
and aggregate. This will be a determination by the authority having jurisdiction in
consultation with the applicant.
3.29.4
All landscape designs for sites associated with development permits are subject
to review and approval by the authority having jurisdiction and must be used in
doing the actual improvements at the site.
3.29.5
The following minimum area locations and requirements for use in all zone
districts as identified:
3. 29.6 All required landscape areas, excluding parking islands, are to meet the
following minimum requirements, except where other allowances are identified:
3.29.6.1 Provide a minimum of one tree for every 40 square metres of required
landscape area; and
3.29.6.2 Provide a minimum of one shrub for every 20 square metres of
required landscaped area; and
3.29.6.3 Provide native grass or turf as the ground cover; and
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3.29.6.4 Use organic mulches in planter beds instead of crushed aggregate or
river rock.
3.29.7 Boulevard right-of-way not used for streets, adjacent to any development site, shall
be graded, provided with sufficient top soil and landscaped with turf. Any additional
or alternative landscaping in the adjacent boulevard (ex., trees, shrubs or
hardscape) are subject to review and approval by the appropriate city department(s)
and the authority having jurisdiction.
3.29.8 The following minimum area locations and requirements in all zone districts as
specified below:
3.29.8.1 Residential Zone Districts
3.29.8.1.1 One family and two family units (R1, R1A, RS and R2) are
reviewed as part of a Building Permit; 50% open space
minimum; 35% minimum landscape area
3.29.8.1.2 R3-50% open space minimum plus 4.6 square metres of
private open space per unit R4-50% open space minimum
3.29.8.1.3 R5-50% open space minimum plus 4.6 square metres of
private open space per unit
3.29.8.1.4 R6-50% open space minimum plus 4.6 square metres of
private open space per unit for dwelling groups and 60%
open space minimum for street townhouses
In all residential categories, at least 35% of each site area shall be done
in soft landscaping which can be supplemented with hard landscaping;
3.29.9.2
Commercial Districts
The actual landscape plan determines the amount of area and quantity
of live plant materials to be approved for use as a site and the extent of
soft/hard landscaping improvement to occur at the site; in coordination
between the applicant and the authority having jurisdiction.
3.29.9.2.1 C1 - In the DC-C1 Central Commercial District there is no
minimum
landscaping
requirement.
Creating
any
landscaped area (soft landscaping, hardscape feature
such as a pedestrian plaza, seating area, etc.) will be site
specific in consultation with the applicant based on their
design for use of the site;
3.29.9.2.2 C2 - W i t h i n the first 2.0 metres of all required yards
adjoining public streets or lanes, and property lines
adjoining residential zone districts whether separated by a
lane or not;
3.29.9.2.3 C3 - W i t h i n the first 3.0 metres of all required yards
adjoining public streets or lanes, and property lines
adjoining residential zone districts whether separated by a
lane or not;
3.29.9.2.4 C4 - W i t h i n the first 6.0 metres of all required yards
adjoining public streets or lanes, and property lines
adjoining residential zone districts whether separated by a
lane or not;
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3.29.9.3 Industrial Districts
Within the first 3.0 metres of all yards adjoining public streets or lanes, and
property lines adjoining any commercial or residential zone districts whether
separated by a lane or not.
3.29.9.4 Transitional Districts (T1, UR, R)
If the land is vacant, not in use and undisturbed, there is no landscaping
requirements until there is an actual use or development on the site or a
change of zoning sought in conjunction with a development plan for the
property.
If there is a pre-existing use or structure with activity area on the property,
or there is any proposed development as allowed subject to a
development permit and/or building permit: the first 3.0 metres of all
yards adjoining public streets or lanes, and property lines adjoining any
other land use districts shall be landscaped in some manner with approval
by the authority having jurisdiction.
3.29.10
A landscaping plan in an electronic version (.pdf using an 11inch by 17inch
format) shall be submitted. In the case of single-detached, semi- detached
and two-unit dwellings, the paper copy of a site plan associated with a building
permit indicating a site plan containing all physical features including both
existing and proposed grades, planting and construction material shall be
allowed;
3.29.11 Existing trees, shrubs, hedges, grass, and ground cover in sound horticultural
condition, retained on a site may be considered in fulfillment of all or part of the
total landscaping requirement; excluding noxious weeds in accordance with the
Noxious Weed Act.
3.29.12
The quality and extent of the landscaping shall be adequately maintained by
the property owner in a neat and tidy condition on the site for the life of the
development; Dead, dying and diseased plant materials or deteriorated hard
landscape elements shall be replaced within one growing season (one year).
3.29.13
The required landscape plan drawing shall indicate all physical features on
site including both existing and proposed grades, planting and construction
material; drawn at a scale of 1:500 feet or larger, showing the following
information:
3.29.13.1
Name, complete address and legal description of the project site;
3.29.13.2
North arrow, scale (narrative and graphic);
3.29.13.3
Site data; including total required and provided tree counts,
total required and provided shrub counts and total provided
hard landscape area (% of total required landscape area);
3.29.13.4
Site property lines, easements and rights-of-way, abutting land
uses and adjacent roadways, boulevards, walkways, curbs,
surface utilities, and other essential information related to the site
and/or landscape plan as needed;
3.29.13.5
General or specific location of buildings and structures on the site,
location of accessory use areas, parking and maneuvering areas,
stall counts, walkways, and other amenity spaces;
3.29.13.6
Existing and/or topography/grading plan. A detailed grading
plan may be required for specific situations as determined by
the authority having jurisdiction;
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3.29.13.7
Existing plant materials should be retained where feasible as it
can be counted towards total landscape areas and live planting
requirements; If existing plant materials are to be removed, this
should be noted on the plan;
3.29.13.8
Layout of all berms, retaining walls, screening, amenity areas,
hard landscaping and soft landscaping on the site and any
adjacent boulevards or streets;
3.29.13.9
Proposed plant material locations and identification of all plant
material species (common and botanical names), sizes and
quantities shown in a combination of labels, keys or legend,
and summary Plant List Table. Proposed plant
symbols/graphics to be at 80% of mature plant size for the site.
3.29.13.10 Typical planting details indicating soil depths, tree staking and
guying, mulch;
3.29.14
The authority having jurisdiction may modify the landscape plan requirements
based on the given site conditions and the nature of the development proposal in
consultation with the applicant.
3.29.15
The landscaping area shall be installed within one (1) year of the completion
of the associated phase of a development or the entire development if there is
no phasing of development. No development permit or building permit will be
issued for a new phase of development if the requirements associated with
the initial or prior phase of development have not been completed as approved.
3.29.16
The owner of the property, or his successors shall be responsible for all
landscaping and proper maintenance.
3.29.17
If any applicant identifies to the City that they are unable to complete the
required landscaping one (1) year after approval of the Development Permit,
the authority having jurisdiction or the Council may require that an applicant for
a development provide an irrevocable Letter of Credit or other surety
acceptable to the City in the amount of 100% of the estimated landscaping
costs for the identified work that is to be done on the site plus an inflation
factor for cost of materials and labour. Given the opportunity to complete the
required landscaping in accordance with this Bylaw and the submitted
landscaping plan within one (1) year of the completion of the development, the
authority having jurisdiction will seek the completion of work required based on
the amount fixed in the Letter of Credit that shall be paid to the City.
3.29.18
No Development Permit shall be issued prior to the approval of a required
landscape plan.
3.30
Storage of Chemicals, Fertilizers, and Combustible Materials
The storage of chemicals, fertilizers or combustible materials is subject to the
requirements of Saskatchewan Environment, Government Relations and Aboriginal
Affairs, SaskPower, and Saskatchewan Industry and Resources.
3.31
Underground Storage Tanks
3.31.1
The installation of an underground storage tank requires a Development
Permit.
3.31.2
The installation and maintenance of underground storage tanks are subject to
the requirements of Saskatchewan Environment.
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3.32
Human Habitation
Human habitation shall:
3.32.1
occur only in approved residential units and buildings; and
3.32.2
be prohibited in a car, truck, bus or train body and in similar structures.
3.33
Flood Zone (Bylaw #2 - 2005)
3.33.1
Intent
3.33.1.1 The purpose of the flood zone is to restrict development in areas of the
City that, under current conditions, are subject to periodic flooding and
accompanying hazards.
3.33.1.2 In doing so, the flood zone is intended to:
3.33.1.2.1 protect life, health and property;
3.33.1.2.2 minimize expenditures of public funds for costly flood control
projects;
3.33.1.2.3 minimize rescue and relief efforts;
3.33.1.2.4 minimize business interruptions and loss of local income;
minimize damage to public facilities in the floodway such as
water mains, 3.33.1.2.5 sewer lines, streets and bridges; and
provide for public awareness of the flood hazards potential.
3.33.1.3 Additions, new construction or other improvements or developments
that would obstruct or divert the flow of water within the flood zone
will be prohibited.
3.33.1.4 Land uses with low flood-damage potential and no obstructing flood
flows will be allowed to the extent that they are not prohibited by
other legislation.
3.33.2
Application
The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to all areas of the City identified
under the Canada/Saskatchewan Flood Damage Reduction Program, as
shown on the Flood Hazard Map.
3.33.3
Permitted Uses
All permitted uses in the underlying district, unless prohibited in Subsection
3.33.5, shall be permitted.
3.33.4
Discretionary Uses
All discretionary uses in the underlying district, unless prohibited in Subsection
3.33.5, shall be discretionary.
3.33.5
Prohibited Uses
3.33.5.1
Prohibited development includes:
3.33.5.1.1
excavation or fill; and
3.33.5.1.2
new construction.
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3.33.5.2
Excavation or fill may be permitted where it is certified by a
professional engineer licensed to practice in the Province of
Saskatchewan that it will not obstruct or divert the flow of water
within the flood zone.
3.33.5.3
New construction may be permitted where:
3.33.5.3.1
it is certified by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the Province of Saskatchewan that it shall
not increase flood levels during the occurrence of the
1:500 flood discharge;
3.33.5.3.2
it is certified by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the Province of Saskatchewan that the
structure meets the requirements of proper flood
proofing and is able to withstand the effects of
floodwaters without experiencing flood damage; and
3.33.5.3.3
it is approved by the General Manager.
3.33.6
Development Standards
The development standards shall be those in the underlying district.
3.34
Flood Fringe (Bylaw #2 - 2005)
3.34.1 Intent
3.34.1.1
The flood fringe is designed to reduce flood losses by prescribing
performance regulations for the development of structures in the
areas which could be subject to periodic flooding and accompanying
hazards.
3.34.1.2
The flood fringe recognizes the area where meeting the 1:500 year
event flood elevation may be impractical, and partial protection is
provided by landscaping.
3.34.1.3
The flood fringe is intended to:
3.34.1.3.1 protect life, health and property;
3.34.1.3.2 minimize expenditures of public funds for costly flood
control projects;
3.34.1.3.3 minimize rescue and relief efforts;
3.34.1.3.4 minimize business interruptions and loss of local income;
and
3.34.1.3.5 provide for public awareness of the flood hazard potential.
3.34.2
Application
The provisions of this Subsection shall apply to all areas of the City identified
under the Canada/Saskatchewan Flood Damage Reduction Program, and
shown on the Flood Hazard Map.
3.34.3
Permitted Uses
All permitted uses in the underlying district shall be permitted.
3.34.4
Discretionary Uses
All discretionary uses in the underlying district shall be discretionary.
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3.34.5
Development Standards
The development standards shall be those in the underlying district.
3.34.6
Additional Standards
3.34.6.1 Except as provided in Subsection 3.37.6(b), all new construction shall
be constructed with the finished floor at the 1:500 year event flood
elevation where practicable, at the discretion of the Building Inspector.
3.34.6.2 Recognizing that landscaping may not provide complete protection,
new construction with the finished floor as close to the 1:500 year
event flood elevation as practicable, at the discretion of the Building
Inspector.
3.34.6.3 New construction, additions and substantial improvements which do
not have a finished floor elevation at the 1:500 year event flood
elevations shall comply with the flood proofing requirements of
Subsection 3.36.5(c).
3.35
Flood Hazard Warning and Disclaimer of Liability (Bylaw #2 - 2005)
The degree of flood protection intended to be provided by this Bylaw is considered
reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on historical records and engineering
and scientific methods of study for river and lakeshore settings. Larger floods may occur
or the flood height may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams
and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Bylaw does not imply that areas outside
the flood hazard area boundaries will always be totally free from flooding or flood
damages, nor shall this Bylaw create a liability on the part of or be a course of action
against the City of Swift Current or any officer or employee thereof for any flood
damages that may result from the reliance on this Bylaw.
3.36
Residential Care Facilities and Day Care Centers (Bylaw #24 - 2014)
3.36.1 Except in commercial districts, the Residential Care Facility or Day Care Center
shall be of a size, scale and outward appearance of any adjoining residential
dwelling or otherwise shall be situated and screened in such a way as to not
interfere with the neighborhood character.
3.36.2 Except in commercial districts, the Residential Care Facility or Day Care Center
shall provide for landscaping that is compatible with the neighboring residential
properties and consistent with the character of the neighborhood. In all zoning
districts, the landscaping provisions of Section 3.29 shall apply.
3.36.3 Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw. Additional drop-off parking spaces or loading zone may also be
required on-site for Day Care Centers at the determination of the authority having
jurisdiction.
3.36.4 Day Care Centers in commercial districts shall be located and designed with
consideration for traffic, noise, proximity to hazards and hazardous uses, and any
other conditions common in commercial districts to avoid any land use conflicts.
3.36.5 On-site outdoor recreation areas for Day Care Centers must be suitably fenced,
screened or segregated from public streets and adjacent uses.
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3.37
Custodial Care Facilities (Bylaw #4 - 2011)
3.37.1 The Custodial Care Facility shall be of a size, scale and outward appearance of
any adjoining residential dwelling or otherwise shall be situated and screened in
such a way as to not interfere with the neighborhood character.
3.37.2 The Custodial Care Facility shall provide for landscaping that is compatible with
the neighboring residential properties and consistent with the character of the
neighborhood.
3.37.3 Custodial Care Facilities shall not be permitted within 300 metres of a public park,
school, day care, kindergarten, or nursery school.
3.37.4 Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
3.38 Change of Use(s)
3.38.1 Every zone district is intended to have an identified range of permitted principal
uses and discretionary uses allowed with approval. There are property
development standards associated with these uses that must be met to allow
such uses to be within a building or a site. For existing structures or properties it
might be the expansion or intensification of the uses to occupy more space or
expand structures to accommodate the change(s). The City needs to authorize
these allowances.
3.38.2 Changes of use with or without structural changes involved to existing buildings
or alterations of open land areas may still trigger the need for all affected
departments to comment on the allowance for health and safety reasons, or
zoning property development standards.
3.38.3 All property owners seeking a change of use for their property or within buildings
and structures on the site, must seek approval from the authority having
jurisdiction for the changes that are proposed before they occur. The changes
may warrant the need for additional approvals or permits, and/or site planning
considerations to meet applicable property development standards.
3.38.4 The change of use(s) may also warrant the need to obtain a license permit or a
change to an existing license permit.
3.38.5 The authority having jurisdiction shall provide for an application form and
procedure for review, with or without a fee for such review at the determination of
Council, for the purpose of consideration of all changes of use for action by the
authority having jurisdiction.
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PART FOUR LAND USE DISTRICTS
4.1
Establishment of Districts
For the purpose of providing the amenity of the area, being the entire area within the
limits of the City, and for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof,
the City is hereby divided into the following types of districts:
Reserve
Urban Reserve
UR
Reserve Residential
R-R
Reserve Industrial
R-M
Reserve Commercial
R-C
Parkway
PW
Residential
Single-Detached Dwelling Residential
R1
Single-Detached Dwelling Residential
R1A
Two-Unit Dwelling Residential
R2
Multiple-Unit Dwelling Residential
R3
Mobile/Manufactured Home Dwelling Residential R4
Small Lot Dwelling Residential
R5
Single-Detached Small Lot Residential and
Townhouse Residential
R6
Commercial
Central Commercial
C1
Neighborhood Commercial
C2
Highway Commercial
C3
Shopping Center Commercial
C4
Industrial
Light Industrial
M1
Heavy Industrial
M2
Direct Control
DC
Direct Control District No. 1
for Cypress Point Community
DC1-R2
(Bylaw 7-2018)
Direct Control District
For Central Downtown District
DC2-C1
Transitional
T1
Contract Zone
CZ
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4.2
Zoning Map
The said districts are bounded as shown on the Zoning Map, which forms an integral
part of this Bylaw. The smaller grid maps have been included for information only and
shall have no legal status.
4.3
Interpretation of District Boundaries
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts
as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
4.3.1
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center
lines or right-of-ways of streets or lanes, such center lines, or right-of-ways
shall be construed to be such boundaries;
4.3.2
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot
lines or quarter section lines, such lot lines or quarter section lines shall be
construed to be the said boundaries;
4.3.3
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel
to the center lines or street lines of streets, or the corner line or right-of-way
lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel
thereto and at such distance there from as indicated on the Zoning Map;
4.3.4
Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be
deemed to be located in the middle of the main tracks of said railroad line;
4.3.5
Where the boundary of a district follows the shoreline of a river or other
permanent body of water, the boundary line shall be construed as following the
normal high water elevation; and
4.3.6
Where the boundary line or limit of a district appears on the Zoning Map to
divide or be within an unsubdivided area of land or parcel, block, or lot as
shown on a registered plan, and where this boundary line or limit of the district
is not indicated by a specific dimension or descriptive note, then the boundary
line or limit of the district shall be fixed by the scale of the Zoning Map.
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4.4
UR - Urban Reserve District
4.4.1 Statement of Intent
To ensure that land required for future urban development is protected from
premature subdivision and development until such time as urban development of
the land can proceed in an orderly fashion consistent with the Development Plan
Bylaw. Specifically, the district is intended to:
4.4.1.1 Provide for the orderly transition of agricultural land to other uses in
areas planned for urban development;
4.4.1.2 Defer urban development until the City determines that adequate
public facilities can be provided in an efficient and cost effective manner;
and
4.4.1.3 Ensure that future urban development is in accordance with local
land use policies.
4.4.2 Permitted Principal Uses (Bylaw #7 - 2024)
Subject to all other provisions of this Bylaw in a UR - District, only the following
uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.4.2.1 accessory buildings and/or uses including only one (1) single-detached
dwelling accessory to the principal use and occupied by the owner,
caretaker, or manager of the principal use;
4.4.2.2 curling rinks;
4.4.2.3 existing agricultural uses;
4.4.2.4 fair and/or exhibition grounds;
4.4.2.5 outdoor recreation including sports fields, parks, golf courses,
skating rinks, and/or other similar uses ;
4.4.2.6 parking lots;
4.4.2.7 public works.
4.4.2.8 existing mobile homes
4.4.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.4.3.1 cemeteries;
4.4.3.2 crematoriums;
4.4.3.3 greenhouses;
4.4.3.4 gun clubs;
4.4.3.5 home-based businesses;
4.4.3.6 kennels;
4.4.3.7 market gardens;
4.4.3.8 tourist campsites;
4.4.3.9 religious institutions;
4.4.3.10 veterinary clinics;
4.4.3.11 veterinary hospitals.
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4.4.4 Regulations
No future subdivision or development shall be permitted unless the subdivision or
development is for one of the permitted uses or approved discretionary uses
allowed in this district which, in the opinion of Council, will not prejudice the future
economical subdivision, development or servicing of land. A written application
including a site plan showing all buildings and structures shall be filed with the
authority having jurisdiction prior to Council's consideration of the subdivision
development.
4.4.5 Rezoning of Land
Proposed rezoning of land from UR - District to another land use shall be
considered only where the rezoning would be in conformity with the Development
Plan Bylaw and on the basis of an overall plan for the area. The proposed
development in the opinion of Council shall constitute orderly and economic
development with regard to adjacent land uses, and future service requirements
such as roads, schools and utilities.
4.4.6 The authority having jurisdiction shall determine development standards for yard
setbacks, site width, area, building height, etc.
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4.5
R - Reserve District {Residential (R), Commercial (C), Industrial (M)}
4.5.1 Statement of Intent
To ensure that lands required for future urban development of an identified type
of land use are regulated such that development of the intended usage may
proceed in an orderly and well planned manner consistent with the Development
Plan Bylaw. The type of intended future development is specified by a suffix to
the Reserve District symbol prefix (for example: R-R, R-C, R-M).
4.5.2 Permitted Principal Uses
Subject to all other provisions of this Bylaw, in a R - District, only the following
uses shall be permitted:
4.5.2.1 accessory buildings and/or uses including only one (1) single-
detached dwelling accessory to the principal use and occupied by
the owner, caretaker, or manager of the principal use;
4.5.2.2 existing agricultural uses;
4.5.2.3 outdoor recreation including sports fields, parks, golf courses,
skating rinks, and/or other similar uses;
4.5.2.4 parking lots;
4.5.2.5 public works.
4.5.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.5.3.1 cemeteries;
4.5.3.2 crematoriums;
4.5.3.3 greenhouses;
4.5.3.4 gun clubs;
4.5.3.5 home-based businesses;
4.5.3.6 kennels;
4.5.3.7 market gardens;
4.5.3.8 resource extractions;
4.5.3.9 tourist campsites;
4.5.3.10 veterinary clinics;
4.5.3.11 veterinary hospitals;
4.5.4 Regulations
4.5.4.1 No future subdivision or development shall be permitted unless the
subdivision or development is for one of the permitted uses or approved
discretionary uses allowed in this district which, in the opinion of Council,
will not prejudice the future economical subdivision, development or
servicing of the land.
4.5.4.2 A minimum site area of 4.0 hectares is required.
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4.5.5 Rezoning of Land
Proposed rezoning of land from a Reserve District to a Residential, Commercial,
or Industrial District shall be considered only where the rezoning would be in
conformity with the Development Plan Bylaw and on the basis of an overall plan
for the area. The proposed development shall, in the opinion of Council,
constitute orderly and economic development with regard to adjacent land uses,
and future service requirements such as roads, schools, and utilities.
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4.6
PW - Parkway District
4.6.1 Statement of Intent
To recognize lands within the City designated for active and passive park uses
and to regulate the use and development of these lands for active and passive
park and recreation purposes.
4.6.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In a PW - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.6.2.1
accessory buildings and/or uses to existing residential, commercial
or industrial buildings and/or uses;
4.6.2.2
bird watching areas;
4.6.2.3
bocci fields;
4.6.2.4
canoeing, non-motorized boating;
4.6.2.5
children's playgrounds;
4.6.2.6
cross country skiing trails;
4.6.2.7
croquet courts;
4.6.2.8
cycling paths;
4.6.2.9
gardening areas;
4.6.2.10 greenhouses;
4.6.2.11 golf courses;
4.6.2.12 horseshoe pitches;
4.6.2.13 lawn bowling greens;
4.6.2.14 nature areas;
4.6.2.15 picnicing areas;
4.6.2.16 social gathering facilities;
4.6.2.17 residential, commercial or industrial buildings and/or uses existing prior
to the effective date of this Bylaw;
4.6.2.18 walking, hiking, and/or jogging trails.
4.6.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.6.3.1
archery ranges;
4.6.3.2
cricket fields;
4.6.3.3
curling rinks;
4.6.3.4
exhibition grounds;
4.6.3.5
field hockey fields;
4.6.3.6
football fields;
4.6.3.7
hospitals;
4.6.3.8
ice hockey rinks;
4.6.3.9
interpretive, recreational and/or cultural centers;
4.6.3.10
libraries;
4.6.3.11
rugby fields;
4.6.3.12
soccer fields;
4.6.3.13
softball and/or baseball fields;
4.6.3.14
shooting ranges;
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4.6.3.15
tennis courts;
4.6.3.16
track and field facilities;
4.6.3.17
other recreational uses.
4.6.4 Development Regulations for Existing Residential and Industrial Uses
Development
regulations
respecting
existing
residential,
commercial
and
industrial uses shall be as follows:
4.6.4.1
Residential - as specified in regulations of the R2 - District;
4.6.4.2
Commercial - as specified in regulations of the C1 - District;
4.6.4.3
Industrial - as specified in regulations of the M1 - District.
4.6.5 Minimum Site Area
A site area shall be provided of not less than 540 square metres.
4.6.6 Minimum Setbacks
All uses unless otherwise specified - no minimum
4.6.6.1
Residential - as specified in a R2 - District;
4.6.6.2
Commercial - as specified in a C1 - District;
4.6.6.3
Industrial - as specified in a M1 - District.
4.6.7 Height
For all buildings, unless otherwise specified, the maximum height permitted shall
be 6.0 metres.
4.6.7.1
Residential - as specified in a R2 - District;
4.6.7.2
Commercial - as specified in a C1 - District;
4.6.7.3
Industrial - as specified in a M1 - District.
4.6.8 Fences
No wall, fence or other structure shall be erected either on any site line or within
any required yard to a height more than 2.5 metres above the adjacent grade
level, excluding the provisions of regulations in the City Fence Bylaw or if located
in the site triangle.
4.6.9 Outside Storage
Any storage outside of a building shall be suitably screened from public view.
4.6.10 Landscaping
4.6.10.1
A landscaping plan shall be submitted indicating all physical
features including both existing and proposed grades, planting,
and construction material.
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4.6.10.2
The quality and extent of the landscaping shall be maintained in a
neat and tidy condition on the site for the life of the development.
4.6.10.3
Natural landscaping shall be retained where possible, and if
natural landscaping is replaced it shall be replaced with a high
standard of landscaping.
4.6.10.4
All plant materials shall be of a species capable of healthy growth in
the local climate.
4.6.10.5
Coniferous trees should comprise a proportion of all trees.
4.6.10.6
Whenever space permits, trees and/or shrubs shall be planted in
groups.
4.6.10.7
Large uninterrupted wall areas shall be softened in
appearance by screening through the use of appropriate
landscaping.
4.6.10.8
Large expansive parking lots shall be partially screened through the
use of appropriate landscaping.
4.6.10.9
The landscaping area shall be developed within one (1) year
of the substantial completion of the development.
4.6.11 Existing Residential and Industrial Uses
It is the City's intent to allow all uses existing at the effective date of this
Bylaw to continue and include their redevelopment.
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4.7
R1 and R1A - Single-Detached Dwelling Residential District
4.7.1 Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve quiet, low density residential neighborhoods free from
other uses except those which are compatible with such a district.
4.7.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In a R1 and R1A - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.7.2.1
home-based businesses;
4.7.2.2
parks and/or playgrounds;
4.7.2.3
single-detached dwellings;
4.7.2.4
the keeping of not more than two (2) boarders.
4.7.2.5
Residential Care Facilities Type I. (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.7.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.7.3.1
educational institutions;
4.7.3.2
library and/or cultural institutions;
4.7.3.3
nursery schools, kindergartens and/or day care centers;
4.7.3.4
parking lots;
4.7.3.5
religious institutions.
4.7.4 Minimum Site Area
4.7.4.1
single-detached dwellings, nursery schools, kindergartens, day
care centers and parking lots - 465.0 square metres.
4.7.4.2
recreational uses, institutional uses - 930.0 square metres.
4.7.5 Minimum Site Frontage
4.7.5.1
single-detached dwellings:
4.7.5.1.1 rectangular lots - 15.0 metres with a minimum depth of 30.0
metres;
4.7.5.1.2 non-rectangular lots - 11.0 metres with a minimum mean
width of 15.0 metres and a minimum mean depth of 30.0
metres.
4.7.5.2
nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers and parking lots -
15.0 metres.
4.7.5.3
recreational uses, institutional uses - 30.0 metres.
4.7.6 Minimum Front Yard
4.7.6.1
A front yard shall be provided of not less than:
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4.7.6.1.1 9.0 metres in an R1 - District; or
4.7.6.1.2 7.0 metres in an R1A - District.
4.7.6.2
For sites 33.0 metres or less in depth, or where the exceptional
shape, contour, topographical features or any other unspecified
condition of the site, the front yard may be reduced but in no case
shall it be less than 6.0 metres in depth.
4.7.6.3
For residential lots having frontage curving inward with a radius of
less than 28.0 metres, the actual minimum required front yard shall
be calculated as follows but in no case shall it be less than 6.0
metres in depth:
A = M - [(C/T) x (M - 6.0 metres)] Where:
A = Actual required front yard in metres
M = Minimum required front yard in metres
(9.0 metres in an R1 - District) (7.0 metres in an R1A -District)
C = Curved frontage distance in metres (length of the arc)
T = Total frontage in metres
4.7.7 Minimum Side Yard
4.7.7.1
Single-detached dwellings, nursery schools, kindergartens and day
care centers 1.5 metres except on a corner site along the flanking
street a side yard shall not be less than 3.0 metres.
4.7.7.2
Parking lots - 1.0 metre.
4.7.7.3
All other permitted or discretionary uses - 3.0 metres or a distance
one half (1/2) the height of the principal building whichever is greater.
4.7.8 Minimum Rear Yard
4.7.8.1
Single-detached dwellings:
4.7.8.1.1 interior sites - 7.6 metres;
4.7.8.1.2 corner sites - 4.6 metres.
4.7.8.1.3 in the case of an attached garage, the rear yard for
the said garage shall be not less than 1.5 metres.
4.7.8.2
Parking lots - none required.
4.7.8.3
All other permitted or discretionary uses - 7.6 metres or 25% of the
depth of the site, whichever is greater.
4.7.9 Minimum Floor Area
The minimum floor area for a single-detached dwelling shall be not less than
80.0 square metres for a one (1) or two (2) bedroom dwellings and 9.5 square
metres for each additional bedroom.
4.7.10 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres, and shall not be
more than two and one half (2 1/2) storeys except for buildings as permitted
under Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
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4.7.11 Open Space
An open space shall be provided of not less than 60% of the area of the site;
provided however, that where a roofed private swimming pool or patio, either
attached to the principal building or as an accessory building is constructed, such
space requirement may be reduced by the percentage of the area of the site
covered by such roofed swimming pool or patio, but in no case shall the total
open space be less than 50%.
4.7.12 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
4.7.12.1
A private garage or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0
square metres in area shall require a minimum side yard and
rear yard of 1.5 metres, unless otherwise permitted in this
Section;
4.7.12.2
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0
square metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres
behind the rear building line shall be permitted a minimum side
yard of 0.7 metres, when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. The protected frame construction shall be as
follows:
4.7.12.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.7.12.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of
12.7 mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16
mm fire resistant "Type X" gypsum wall board.
However, where the side yard abuts a flanking lane;
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be
required.
4.7.12.3
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres and not entered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block, brick, or
protected frame. However, where the rear yard abuts a lane,
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.7.12.4
Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage of
household or maintenance tools and equipment or similar
accessory buildings 6.0 square metres or less in area and situated
not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear building line shall be
permitted to be constructed with no minimum side or rear yard.
Provided however, that no roof, eaves or gutters extend past the
site line.
4.7.12.5
A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an
accessory building or use;
4.7.12.6
Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to
provisions of Subsection 3.23.2.
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4.7.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.7.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.7.14.1
side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing
required off- street parking spaces.
4.7.14.2
except for dwellings, front yards shall not be used for the
purpose of providing required off-street parking spaces.
4.7.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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(Bylaw No. 4 - 2009)
4.7a
R1S - Single-Detached Small Lot Dwelling Residential District
4.7a.1 Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve quiet, low density small lot residential neighborhoods
free from other uses except those which are compatible with such a district.
4.7 a.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In a R1S - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.7a.2.1
home-based businesses;
4.7a.2.2
parks and/or playgrounds;
4.7a.2.3
single-detached dwellings;
4.7a.2.4
the keeping of not more than two (2) boarders.
4.7a.2.5
Residential Care Facilities Type I. (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.7 a.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.7a.3.1
educational institutions;
4.7a.3.2
library and/or cultural institutions;
4.7a.3.3
nursery schools, kindergartens and/or day care centers;
4.7a.3.4
parking lots;
4.7a.3.4
religious institutions.
4.7 a.4 Minimum Site Area
4.7a.4.1
single-detached dwellings, nursery schools, kindergartens,
day care centers and parking lots - 385.0 square metres.
4.7a.4.2
recreational uses, institutional uses - 930.0 square metres.
4.7 a.5 Minimum Site Frontage
4.7a.5.1
single-detached dwellings:
4.7a.5.1.1 rectangular lots - 12.8 metres with a minimum depth of
30.0 metres;
4.7a.5.1.2 non-rectangular lots - 9.0 metres with a minimum
mean width of 12.8 metres and a minimum mean
depth of 30.0 metres.
4.7a.5.2
nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers and parking lots -
15.0 metres.
4.7a.5.3
recreational uses, institutional uses - 30.0 metres.
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4.7 a.6 Minimum Front Yard
4.7a.6.1
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6.0m.
4.7a.7 Minimum Side Yard
4.7a.7.1
Single-detached dwellings, nursery schools, kindergartens and day
care centers 1.2 metres except on a corner site along the flanking
street a side yard shall not be less than 3.0 metres.
4.7a.7.2
Parking lots - 1.0 metre.
4.7a.7.3
All other permitted or discretionary uses - 3.0 metres or a
distances one half (1/2) the height of the principal building
whichever is greater.
4.7 a.8 Minimum Rear Yard
4.7a.8.1
Single-detached dwellings:
4.7a.8.1.1
interior sites - 7.6 metres;
4.7a.8.1.2
corner sites - 4.6 metres;
4.7a.8.1.3
in the case of an attached garage, the rear
yard for the said garage shall not be less than
1.5 metres.
4.7a.8.2
Parking lots - none required.
4.7a.8.3
All other permitted or discretionary uses - 7.6 metres or 25% of the
depth of the site, whichever is greater.
4.7a.9 Minimum Floor Area
The minimum floor area for a single-detached dwelling shall be not less than 80.0
square metres for one (1) or two (2) bedroom dwellings and 9.5 square metres
for each additional bedroom.
4.7a.10 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres, and shall not be
more than two and one half (2 ½) storeys except for buildings as permitted under
Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.7a.11 Open Space
An open space shall be provided of not less than 50% of the area of the site;
provided however, that where a roofed private swimming pool or patio, either
attached to the principal building or as an accessory building is constructed, such
space requirement may be reduced by the percentage of the area of the site
covered by such roofed swimming pool or patio, but in no case shall the total
open space be less than 45%.
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4.7 a.12 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
4.7a.12.1 A private garage or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres in area shall require a minimum side yard and rear yard of
1.5 metres, unless otherwise permitted in this Section;
4.7a.12.2 Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres behind the
rear building line shall be permitted a minimum side yard of 0.7 metres,
when constructed of concrete block, brick or protected frame. The
protected frame construction shall be as follows:
4.7a.12.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.7a.12.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of 12.7
mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16 mm fire
resistant "Type X" gypsum wall board.
However, where the side yard abuts a flanking lane;
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be
required.
4.7a.12.3 Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres and not enetered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block, brick, or
protected frame. However, where the rear yard abuts a lane, concrete
block, brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.7a.12.4 Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage of household
or maintenance tools and equipment or similar accessory buildings 6.0
square metres or less in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres
behind the rear building line shall be permitted to be constructed with
no minimum side or rear yard provided however, that no roof,
eaves or gutters extend past the site line.
4.7a.12.5 A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an
accessory building or use;
4.7a.12.6 Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to
provisions of Subsection 3.23.2.
4.7a.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.7 a.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.7a.14.1 side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing required
off-street parking spaces.
4.7a.14.2 except for dwellings, front yards shall not be used for the
purpose of providing required off-street parking spaces.
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4.7a.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.8
R2 - Low Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District
4.8.1 Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve quiet, medium density residential neighborhoods free
from other uses except those which are compatible with such a district.
4.8.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In an R2 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.8.2.1
home-based businesses;
4.8.2.2
library and/or cultural institutions;
4.8.2.3
multiple-unit dwellings not exceeding six (6) units;
4.8.2.4
parks and/or playgrounds;
4.8.2.5
Residential Care Facilities Type I; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.8.2.6
religious institutions;
4.8.2.7
semi-detached dwellings;
4.8.2.8
single-detached dwellings;
4.8.2.9
the keeping of not more than five (5) boarders;
4.8.2.10
two-unit dwellings.
4.8.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.8.3.1
bed and breakfasts;
4.8.3.2
cemeteries;
4.8.3.3
educational institutions;
4.8.3.4
funeral homes;
4.8.3.5
hospitals;
4.8.3.6
neighborhood grocery stores and confectioneries with or
without a residence built on the premises;
4.8.3.7
nursery schools, kindergartens, and/or day care centers;
4.8.3.8
parking lots;
4.8.3.9
the keeping of more than five (5) boarders;
4.8.3.10
Residential Care Facilities Type II; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.8.3.11
Custodial Care Facilities; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.8.3.12
Commercial Schools. (Bylaw #9-2012)
4.8.4 Minimum Site Area
4.8.4.1
single-detached and, two-unit dwellings - 370.0 square metres if
served by a lane, otherwise 465.0 square metres.
4.8.4.2
semi-detached dwellings - 230.0 square metres per dwelling unit if
served by a lane, otherwise 280.0 square metres per dwelling unit.
4.8.4.3
multiple-unit dwellings:
4.8.4.3.1 up to four (4) units - 465.0 square metres;
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4.8.4.3.2 five (5) or six (6) units - 560.0 square metres.
4.8.4.4
nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers and parking lots -
465.0 square metres.
4.8.4.5
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 930.0 square metres.
4.8.5
Minimum Site Frontage
4.8.5.1
single-detached and two-unit dwellings:
4.8.5.1.1 rectangular lots - 12.0 metres if served by a lane
otherwise 15.0 metres;
4.8.5.1.2 non-rectangular lots - 11.0 metres with a minimum mean
width of 15.0 metres;
4.8.5.1.3 where an existing lot is outside the Inner City Area and is
non- conforming in the frontage and/or site area permit a
lesser frontage and/or area than specified above but in no
case shall the frontage be less than 11.0 metres nor the
area less than 350.0 square metres;
4.8.5.1.4 where an existing lot is within the Inner City Area and is
non- conforming, the City shall permit development of
single-detached dwellings as indicated in Section 3.20 of
this Bylaw, provided that the minimum setbacks as
provided in Section 3.20 and in this district are adhered to.
4.8.5.2
semi-detached dwellings - 7.6 metres per dwelling unit where served
by a lane, otherwise 11.0 metres.
4.8.5.3
multiple-unit family dwellings:
4.8.5.3.1 up to four (4) units - 15.0 metres;
4.8.5.3.2 five (5) or six (6) units - 18.0 metres.
4.8.5.4
nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers, parking lots -15.0
metres.
4.8.5.5
all other permitted or discretionary uses - 30.0 metres.
4.8.6
Minimum Front Yard
4.8.6.1
a front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.0 metres in depth.
4.8.6.1.1 for residential lots having frontage curving inward with a radius of
less than 28.0 metres, the actual minimum required front yard
shall be calculated as follows but in no case shall it be less than
6.0 metres in depth:
A = M - [(C/T) x (M - 6.0 metres)]
Where:
A = Actual required front yard in metres
M = Minimum required front yard in metres (7.0 metres)
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C = Curved frontage distance in metres (length of
the arc) T = Total frontage in metres
4.8.7 Minimum Side Yard
4.8.7.1 single-detached dwellings, two-unit dwellings, semi-detached
dwellings, multiple-unit dwellings, nursery schools,
kindergartens and day care centers - 1.5 metres except on a
corner site along the flanking street a side yard shall not be less
than 3.0 metres.
4.8.7.2 No side yard shall be required for the interior common walls
separating the dwelling units in semi-detached dwellings.
4.8.7.3 parking lots - 1.0 metre.
4.8.7.4 all other permitted and discretionary uses - 3.0 metres or a
distance one half (1/2) the height of the building whichever is
greater.
4.8.8 Minimum Rear Yard
4.8.8.1 single-detached, two-unit, semi-detached and multiple-unit
dwellings:
4.8.8.1.1
interior sites - 7.6 metres;
4.8.8.1.2
corner sites - 4.6 metres;
4.8.8.1.3
in case of an attached garage, the rear yard for the
said garage shall not be less than 1.5 metres.
4.8.8.2 parking lots - none required.
4.8.8.3 all other permitted or discretionary uses 7.6 metres or 25% of the
depth of the site, whichever is greater.
4.8.9 Minimum Floor Area
4.8.9.1 single-detached, two-unit, and semi-detached dwellings shall
have a minimum of 70.0 square metres for one (1) or two (2)
bedroom dwellings and 9.5 square metres for each additional
bedroom.
4.8.9.2 a multiple-unit dwelling shall have a minimum of 37.0 square
metres for a one (1) bedroom dwelling unit and 9.0 square metres
for each additional bedroom.
4.8.10 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres and shall not be
more than two and one half (2 1/2) storeys except for buildings as permitted
under Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.8.11 Open Space
(Bylaw No. 9-2015)
An open space shall be provided of not less than 60% of the area of the site;
provided, however, that where a roofed private swimming pool, patio, or
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enclosed parking either attached to the principal building or as an accessory
building is constructed, such open space requirement may be reduced by the
percentage of the area of the site covered by such roofed swimming pool
or patio; but in no case shall the total open space be less than 50%.
4.8.12 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
4.8.12.1
A private garage or other accessory building exceeding 6.0
square metres in area shall require a minimum side yard and
rear yard of 1.5 metres, unless otherwise permitted in this
Section;
4.8.12.2
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0
square metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres
behind the rear building line shall be permitted a minimum side
yard of 0.7 metres, when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. The protected frame construction shall be as
follows:
4.8.12.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.8.12.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of
12.7 mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16 mm
fire resistant "Type X" gypsum wall board.
However, where the side yard abuts a flanking lane;
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be
required.
4.8.12.3
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres and not entered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. However, where the rear yard abuts a lane concrete
block, brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.8.12.4
Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage or
household or maintenance tools and equipment or similar
accessory buildings 6.0 square metres or less in area and situated
not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear building line shall be
permitted to be constructed with no minimum side or rear yard.
provided however, that no roof, eaves or gutters extend past the
site line.
4.8.12.5
A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an
accessory building or use;
4.8.12.6
Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to
provisions of Subsection 3.23.2.
4.8.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
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4.8.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.8.14.1
only side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of
providing required off-street parking spaces;
4.8.14.2
with the exception that single-detached, semi-detached, or
two-unit dwellings may use front yards for such purpose.
4.8.14.3
no required off-street parking space shall be permitted closer
than 1.5 metres to any window serving habitable rooms in any
basement.
4.8.15 Off-Street Loading
For hospitals and special care homes, at least one (1) off-street loading space
shall be provided for each 1,850.0 square metres of building.
4.8.16 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.9
R3 - High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District
4.9.1
Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve areas for high density residential development free
from other uses except those which are compatible with such a district.
4.9.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In an R3 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.9.2.1
all the buildings and/or uses permitted in Subsection 4.8.2 of an
R2 - District;
4.9.2.2
boarding houses;
4.9.2.3
dormitories having not more than a total of fifteen (15) sleeping
rooms, beds or rooming units;
4.9.2.4
dwelling groups;
4.9.2.5
educational institutions;
4.9.2.6
multiple-unit dwellings;
4.9.2.7
nursery schools, kindergartens and/or day care centers;
4.9.2.8
Residential Care Facilities, Type I and Type II; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.9.2.9
private clubs;
4.9.2.10 terrace dwellings.
4.9.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.9.3.1
bed and breakfasts;
4.9.3.2
dormitories having more than fifteen (15) sleeping rooms,
beds, or rooming units;
4.9.3.3
funeral homes;
4.9.3.4
hospitals;
4.9.3.5
local commercial directly adjacent to and accessible from an arterial
street so designated on the Transportation Pattern (Map No. 3) of the
City Development Plan Bylaw.
4.9.3.6
neighbourhood grocery stores and/or confectioneries with or
without a residence built above;
4.9.3.7
museums;
4.9.3.8
parking lots;
4.9.3.9
restaurants.
4.9.3.10 Custodial Care Facilities. (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.9.4 Minimum Site Area
4.9.4.1
single-detached and two-unit dwellings - 370.0 square metres if served
by a lane, otherwise 465.0 square metres.
4.9.4.2
semi-detached dwellings - 230.0 square metres per dwelling unit if
served by a lane, otherwise 280.0 square metres per dwelling unit.
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4.9.4.3
multiple-unit dwellings:
4.9.4.3.1
up to four (4) units - 465.0 square metres
4.9.4.3.2
five (5) or more units - 560.0 square metres
4.9.4.4
terrace dwellings - 745.0 square metres provided that the site
area for each dwelling unit is not less than 185.0 square metres.
4.9.4.5
dwelling groups - 930.0 square metres.
4.9.4.6
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 465.0 square metres.
4.9.5 Minimum Site Frontage
4.9.5.1
single-detached and two-unit dwellings:
4.9.5.1.1 rectangular lots -12.0 metres if served by a lane,
otherwise 15.0 metres;
4.9.5.1.2 non-rectangular lots - 11.0 metres with a minimum mean
width of
15.0 metres;
4.9.5.1.3 where an existing lot is outside the Inner City Area and
is non- conforming in the frontage and/or site area the
City may permit a lesser frontage and/or area than
specified above but in no case shall the frontage be
less than 11.0 metres nor the area less than
350.0 square metres;
4.9.5.1.4 where an existing lot is within the Inner City Area and
is non- conforming, the City may permit development
of single-detached dwellings as indicated in Section
3.20 of this Bylaw, provided that the minimum
setbacks as provided in Section 3.20 and in this district
are adhered to.
4.9.5.2
semi-detached dwellings - 7.6 metres per dwelling unit where
served by a lane, otherwise 11.0 metres.
4.9.5.3
dwelling groups, schools, and educational institutions,
hospitals and special care homes, museums, funeral homes
- 30.0 metres.
4.9.5.4
terrace dwellings - 6.0 metres.
4.9.5.5
parking lots - 15.0 metres.
4.9.5.6
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 15.0 metres.
4.9.6 Minimum Front Yard
4.9.6.1
single detached and two-unit dwellings 7.0 metres
4.9.6.2
for all other uses a front yard shall be provided of not less than 4.6
metres in depth.
4.9.7 Minimum Side Yard
4.9.7.1
all permitted and discretionary uses shall be provided on each side of
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a building of a width not less than 1.5 metres or one quarter (1/4) the
height of the side wall of the building, whichever is the greater; except
on a corner site along the flanking street the side yard shall not be
less than
3.0 metres.
4.9.7.2
no side yard shall be required for the interior common walls
separating the dwelling units in semi-detached dwellings.
4.9.7.3
parking lots - 1.0 metre.
4.9.8 Minimum Rear Yard
4.9.8.1
All permitted or discretionary uses:
4.9.8.1.1 interior sites - 7.6 metres;
4.9.8.1.2 corner sites - 4.6 metres;
4.9.8.1.3 in case of an attached garage, the rear yard for the
said garage shall not be less than 1.5 metres.
4.9.8.2
parking lots - none required.
4.9.9 Minimum Floor Area
4.9.9.1
Single-detached, two unit, semi-detached and terrance dwellings
shall have a minimum of 70.0 square metres for one (1) or two
(2) bedroom dwellings and 9.5 square metres for each additional
bedroom.
4.9.9.2
A multiple-unit dwelling shall have a minimum of 37.0 square
metres for a one (1) bedroom dwelling unit and 9.0 square meters
for each additional bedroom.
4.9.10 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 15.0 metres except for
buildings provided under Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.9.11 Open Space
4.9.11.1
an open space shall be provided of not less than 50% of the area
of the site.
4.9.11.2
included on every site or building used in whole or in part for
residential occupancy, there shall be a total area allotted to outdoor
recreational use of at least 4.6 square metres for each dwelling
unit. Such area shall not be permitted in any required front yard nor
used in whole or in part for off- street parking or loading purposes.
4.9.12 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
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4.9.12.1
A private garage or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0
square metres in area shall require a minimum side yard or
rear yard of 1.5 metres, unless otherwise permitted in this
Section;
4.9.12.2
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0
square metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres
behind the rear building line shall be permitted a minimum side
yard of 0.7 metres, when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. The protected frame construction shall be as
follows:
4.9.12.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.9.12.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of
12.7 mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16
mm fire resistant "Type X" gypsum wallboard.
However, where the side yard abuts a flanking
lane; concrete black, brick or protected frame shall
not be required.
4.9.12.3
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres are not entered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. However, where the rear yard abuts a lane
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.9.12.4
Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage or
household or maintenance tools and equipment or similar
accessory buildings 6.0 square metres or less in area and
situated not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear building line
shall be permitted to be constructed with no minimum side or
rear yard provided however, that no roof, eaves or gutters extend
past the site line.
4.9.12.5
A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an
accessory building or use;
4.9.12.6
Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to
provisions of Subsection 3.23.2.
4.9.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.9.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.9.14.1
only side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of
providing required off-street parking spaces;
4.9.14.2
with the exception that single-detached, semi-detached, or
two-unit dwellings may use front yards for such purpose.
4.9.14.3
no required off-street parking space shall be permitted closer than 1.5
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metres to any window serving habitable rooms in any basement.
4.9.15 Off-Street Loading
4.9.15.1
for hospitals and special care homes, at least one (1) off-street
loading space shall be provided for each 1,850.0 square metres
of building.
4.9.15.2
for all other permitted or discretionary uses, at least one (1) off-
street loading space shall be provided for every building
exceeding three (3) storeys in height.
4.9.16 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.10
R4 - Mobile/Manufactured Home Dwelling Residential District
4.10.1 Statement of Intent
To establish areas for mobile/manufactured home residential development free
from other uses except those which are compatible with such a district.
4.10.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In an R4 - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.10.2.1
campgrounds;
4.10.2.2
educational institutions;
4.10.2.3
library and/or cultural institutions;
4.10.2.4
mobile and/or manufactured homes;
4.10.2.5
mobile home parks;
4.10.2.6
nursery schools, kindergartens and/or day care centers;
4.10.2.7
parks and/or playgrounds;
4.10.2.8
religious institutions.
4.10.2.9
Residential Care Facilities Type I; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.10.3 Minimum Site Area
4.10.3.1
mobile/manufactured home parks - 370.0 square metres for each
dwelling unit.
4.10.3.2
mobile/manufactured home subdivisions - 370.0 square metres
per lot where served by a lane, otherwise 465.0 square metres.
4.10.3.3
parks and playgrounds, nursery schools, kindergartens and
day care centers - 465.0 square metres.
4.10.3.4
all other permitted uses - 930.0 square metres.
4.10.4 Minimum Site Frontage
4.10.4.1
mobile/manufactured home parks - 12.0 metres for each dwelling unit.
4.10.4.2
mobile/manufactured home subdivisions - 12.0 metres per lot
where served by a lane, otherwise 15.0 metres.
4.10.4.3
parks and playgrounds, nursery schools, kindergartens and
day care centers - 15.0 metres.
4.10.4.4
all other permitted uses - 30.0 metres.
4.10.5 Minimum Front Yard
4.10.5.1
mobile/manufactured homes - 4.6 metres.
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4.10.5.2
all other permitted uses - 7.0 metres.
4.10.6 Minimum Side Yard
4.10.6.1
mobile/manufactured homes:
4.10.6.1.1 where there is no entrance door on the side of a
mobile/manufactured home facing a side lot line, the
side yard shall be not less than 1.5 metres;
4.10.6.1.2 on a corner site along the flanking street the side
yard shall not be less than 3.0 metres provided that
no entrance door fronts on the flanking street.
4.10.6.1.3 where the main or secondary entrance door on the
long side of the mobile/manufactured home faces a
side lot line or flanking street the side yard shall not be
less than 4.6 metres;
4.10.6.1.4 where the main entrance door of a
mobile/manufactured home faces the front lot line and
where no lane is provided, one side yard shall be not
less than 4.6 metres;
4.10.6.2
nursery schools, kindergartens and day care centers - 1.5 metres;
4.10.6.3
all other permitted uses - not less than one half (1/2) the height
of the building, but such side yard shall not be less than 3.0
metres.
4.10.7
Minimum Rear Yard
4.10.7.1
mobile/manufactured homes - 3.5 metres.
4.10.7.2
all other permitted uses - 7.6 metres or 25% of the site depth
whichever is greater.
4.10.8
Minimum Floor Area
Minimum floor area - 65.0 square metres.
4.10.9
Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres, and shall not
be more than two and one half (2 1/2) storeys except for buildings as
permitted under Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.10.10 Open Space
An open space shall be provided of not less than 50% of the area of the site.
4.10.11 Accessory Buildings or Structures
4.10.11.1
the following accessory buildings or structures are permitted:
4.10.11.1.1 one (1) carport or private garage not exceeding 6.0
metres wide by 7.5 metres deep perpendicular to the
access street;
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4.10.11.1.2 one (1) private storage building not more than 2.5
metres high by 3.0 metres long, by 2.5 metres wide;
4.10.11.1.3 porch,
canopy,
fuel
tank
covering
and
mobile/manufactured home skirting any of which
shall be of a quality, design, and construction
complementary to the principal structure.
4.10.11.2 detached accessory buildings 6.0 square metres or less in area
and situated behind the rear building line of the principal building
shall be permitted to be constructed with no minimum side or rear
yard. Provided, however, that no roof, eaves or gutters extend past
the site line.
4.10.12 Additions
Every mobile/manufactured home may have additions, provided that:
4.10.12.1 the required yards are maintained, and;
4.10.12.2 the construction conforms to the City Building Bylaw.
4.10.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.10.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.10.14.1
only side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of
providing required off-street parking spaces;
4.10.14.2
with the exception that mobile or manufactured homes may
use front yards for such purpose;
4.10.14.3
no required off-street parking space shall be permitted closer
than 1.5 metres to any window serving habitable rooms in any
basement.
4.10.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
4.10.16 Screening
Screening in the form of fencing, trees and/or shrubbery shall be sufficiently
provided surrounding mobile home parks and subdivisions to control access to
the site.
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4.11 R5 - Small Lot Dwelling Residential District
4.11.1 Statement of Intent
To provide for the renewal of residential areas on smaller sites in existing built-up
areas free from other uses except those which are compatible with such a
district.
4.11.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In an R5 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.11.2.1
home-based businesses;
4.11.2.2
library and/or cultural institutions;
4.11.2.3
multiple-unit dwellings not exceeding six (6) units;
4.11.2.4
single-detached dwellings;
4.11.2.5
two-unit and/or semi-detached dwellings;
4.11.2.6
parks and/or playgrounds;
4.11.2.7
Residential Care Facilities Type I; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.11.2.8
religious institutions;
4.11.2.9
the keeping of not more than five (5) boarders.
4.11.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.11.3.1
bed and breakfasts;
4.11.3.2
educational institutions;
4.11.3.3
funeral homes;
4.11.3.4
hospitals;
4.11.3.5
nursery schools, kindergartens, and/or day care centers;
4.11.3.6
parking lots;
4.11.3.7
the keeping of more than five (5) boarders.
4.11.3.8
Residential Care Facilities Type II; (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.11.3.9
Custodial Care Facilities. (Bylaw #4-2011)
4.11.4 Minimum Site Area
4.11.4.1 single-detached and two-unit dwellings - 370.0 square metres.
4.11.4.2 semi-detached dwellings - 230.0 square metres per dwelling unit.
4.11.4.2.1
multiple-unit dwellings:
4.11.4.2.2
up to four (4) units - 465.0 square metres;
4.11.4.2.3
five (5) or six (6) units - 560.0 square metres.
4.11.4.3 nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers and parking lots - 465.0
square metres.
4.11.4.4 all other permitted and discretionary uses - 930.0 square metres.
4.11.5 Minimum Site Frontage
4.11.5.1 single-detached and two-unit dwellings:
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4.11.5.1.1
rectangular lots - 11.4 metres;
4.11.5.1.2
non-rectangular lots - 11.0 metres with a minimum mean width of
15.0 metres;
4.11.5.1.2
where an existing lot is outside the Inner City Area and is
nonconforming in the frontage and/or site area the City may
permit a lesser frontage and/or area than specified above but in
no case shall the frontage be less than 11.0 metres nor the area
less than 350.0 square metres;
4.11.5.1.3
where an existing lot is within the Inner City Area and is
nonconforming, the City shall permit development of single-
detached dwellings as indicated in Section 3.20 of this Bylaw,
provided that the minimum setbacks as provided in Section 3.20
and in this district are adhered to.
4.11.5.2
semi-detached dwellings - 7.6 metres per dwelling unit where
served by a lane, otherwise 11.0 metres.
4.11.5.3
multiple-unit dwellings:
4.11.5.3.1 up to four (4) units - 15.0 metres;
4.11.5.3.2 five (5) or six (6) units - 18.0 metres.
4.11.5.4
nursery schools, kindergartens, day care centers and parking
lots -15.0 metres.
4.11.5.5
all other permitted or discretionary uses - 30.0 metres.
4.11.6
Minimum Front Yard
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6.0 metres in depth.
4.11.7
Minimum Side Yard
4.11.7.1
single-detached and two-unit dwellings - 1.2 metres except on a
corner site along the flanking street a side yard shall not be less
than 2.4 metres.
4.11.7.2
semi-detached
and
multiple-unit
dwellings,
nursery
schools,
kindergartens and day care centers - 1.5 metres except on a corner
site along the flanking street, a side yard shall not be less than 3.0
metres.
4.11.7.3
no side yard shall be required for the interior common walls
separating the dwelling units in semi-detached dwellings.
4.11.7.4
parking lots - 1.0 metre.
4.11.7.5
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 3.0 metres or a distance
one half (1/2) the height of the building whichever is greater.
4.11.8
Minimum Rear Yard
4.11.8.1
single-detached and two-unit dwellings:
4.11.8.1.1
interior sites - 6.0 metres;
4.11.8.1.2
corner sites - 4.6 metres;
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4.11.8.1.3
in the case of an attached garage, the rear
yard for the said garage shall be not less
than 1.5 metres.
4.11.8.2
semi-detached and multiple-unit dwellings:
4.11.8.2.1
interior sites - 7.6 metres;
4.11.8.2.2
corner sites -4.6 metres;
4.11.8.2.2
in the case of an attached garage, the rear
yard for the said garage shall be not less
than 1.5 metres.
4.11.8.3
parking lots - none required.
4.11.8.4
all other permitted or discretionary uses - 7.6 metres or 25% of the
depth of the site, whichever is greater.
4.11.9 Minimum Floor Area
4.11.9.1
single-detached, two-unit, and semi-detached dwellings shall have
a minimum of 70.0 square metres for one (1) or two (2) bedroom
dwellings and 9.5 square metres for each additional bedroom.
4.11.9.2
a multiple-unit dwelling shall have a minimum of 37.0 square
metres for a one (1) bedroom dwelling unit and 9.0 square metres
for each additional bedroom.
4.11.10 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres and shall not be
more than two and one half (2 1/2) storeys except for buildings as permitted
under Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.11.11 Open Space
4.11.11.1
An open space shall be provided of not less than 50% of the area
of the site;
4.11.11.2
included on every site or building used in whole or in part for
residential occupancy, there shall be a total area allotted to outdoor
recreational use of at least 4.6 square metres for each dwelling
unit. Such area shall not be permitted in any required front yard nor
used in whole or in part for off- street parking or loading purposes.
4.11.12 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
4.11.12.1
A private garage or other accessory building exceeding 6.0
square metres in area shall require a minimum side yard and
rear yard of 1.5 metres, unless otherwise permitted in this
Section;
4.11.12.2
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear
building line shall be permitted a minimum side yard of 0.7 metres,
when constructed of concrete block, brick or protected frame. The
protected frame construction shall be as follows:
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4.11.12.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.11.12.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of
12.7 mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16
mm fire resistant "Type X" gypsum wallboard.
However, where the side yard abuts a flanking lane;
concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be
required.
4.11.12.3
Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres and not entered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block,
brick or protected frame. However, where the rear yard abuts a
lane, concrete block, brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.11.12.4
Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage or
household or maintenance tools and equipment or similar
accessory buildings 6.0 square metres or less in area and
situated not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear building line
shall be permitted to be constructed with no minimum side or rear
yard. provided however, that no roof, eaves or gutters extend
past the site line.
4.11.12.5
A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an
accessory building or use;
4.11.12.6
Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to
provisions of Subsection 3.23.2.
4.11.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for in accordance with Section 3.22
of this Bylaw.
4.11.14 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.11.14.1 only side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing
required off-street parking spaces;
4.11.14.2 with the exception that single-detached, semi-detached, or two-unit
dwellings may use front yards for such purpose.
4.11.14.3 no required off-street parking space shall be permitted closer than 1.5
metres to any window serving habitable rooms in any basement.
4.11.15 Off-Street Loading
For hospitals and special care homes, at least one (1) off-street loading space
shall be provided for each 1,850.0 square metres of building.
4.11.16 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.11A R6 - Townhouse Residential District
4.11A.1 Statement of Intent
To provide for low to medium density townhouse style multiple unit dwellings as
well as related compatible uses.
4.11A.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In an R6 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.11A.2.1 Home-Based Businesses;
4.11A.2.2 Dwelling Groups, subject to the provisions of Section 4.11A.4;
4.11A.2.3 Multiple-Unit Dwellngs, subject to the provisions of Section 4.11A.4;
4.11A.2.4 Parks and Playgrounds;
4.11A.2.5 Residential Care Facilities Type I;
4.11A.2.6 Street Townhouses, subject to the provisions of Section 4.11A.4.
4.11A.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.11A.3.1 Bed and Breakfast;
4.11A.3.2 Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, and/or Day Care Centers.
4.11A.4 Use Requirements
4.11A.4.1 Dwelling Groups - Each form of development comprising the
dwelling group shall otherwise be a permitted or discretionary use in
the R6 District.
4.11A.4.2 Dwelling Groups, Multiple-Unit Dwellings and Street Townhouses:
4.11A.4.2.1 Each dwelling shall have primary access directly to the
outside;
4.11A.4.2.2 There shall be no more than eight dwelling units side by
side along any one building elevation.
4.11A.4.2.3 Appropriate articulation and building design features shall
be incorporated into street facing building elevations to
create an appropriate pedestrian scale to avoid
repetitious an monotonous building designs.
4.11A.5 Minimum Site Area
4.11A.5.1 Dwelling Groups - 900 square metres;
4.11A.5.2 Street Townhouses - 180 square metres per dwelling unit;
4.11A.5.3 Multiple-Unit Dwellings - 180 square metres per dwelling unit to a
maximum of 900 square metres:
4.11A.5.4 Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, Day Care Centers, Residential Care
Homes Type 1, Bed and Breakfasts shall comply with the minimum
site area requirements for the appropriate building form in which they
are located.
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4.11A.6 Minimum Site Frontage
4.11A.6.1 Dwelling Groups - 6 metres per dwelling unit to a maximum of 30
metres;
4.11A.6.2 Street Townhouses - 6 metres per dwelling unit plus minimum side
yard requirements;
4.11A.6.3 Multiple-Unit Dwellings - 6 metres per dwelling unit to a maximum of
30 metres;
4.11A.6.4 Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, Day Care Centers, Residential Care
Homes Type 1, Bed and Breakfasts shall comply with the minimum
site frontage requirements for the appropriate building form in which
they are located.
4.11A.7 Minimum Front Yard
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres in depth.
4.11A.8 Minimum Side Yard
4.11A.8.1 A side yard shall be provided of not less than 1.5 metres except on a
corner site along the flanking street a side yard shall not be less than
3.0 metres.
4.11A.8.2 No side yard shall be required for the interior common walls
separating the dwelling units in street townhouse dwellings.
4.11A.9 Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.6 metres except on a corner site
where the rear yard shall not be less than 4.6 metres.
4.11A.10 Minimum Floor Area
Dwellings shall have a minimum floor area of 70.0 square metres for one or two
bedroom dwellings and 9.5 square metres for each additional bedroom.
4.11A.11 Height
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 11.0 metres and shall not be
more than two and one half (2 ½) storeys except for buildings as permitted under
Section 3.19 of this Bylaw.
4.11A.12 Open Space
4.11A.12.1 Dwelling Groups and Multiple-Unit Dwellings:
4.11A.12.1.1 An open space shall be provided of not less than 60%
of the area of the site; provided, however, that such
open space requirement may be reduced to 50%
where the increased site coverage is used exclusively
for required enclosed parking.
4.11A.12.1.2 Included on every site or building used in whole or in
part for residential occupancy, there shall be a total
area allotted to outdoor recreational use of at least 4.6
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square metres for each dwelling unit. Such area shall
not be permitted in any requirement front yard nor
used in whole or in part for off-street parking or
loading purposes.
4.11A.12.2 Street Townhouses - An open space shall be provided of not less
than 50% of the area of the site; provided, however, that such open
space requirement may be reduced to 40% where the increased site
coverage is used exclusively for required enclosed parking.
4.11A.13 Accessory Buildings and Uses
Accessory buildings and uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.8
and the following:
4.11A.13.1 A private garage or other accessory building exceeding 6.0 square
metres in area shall require a minimum side yard and rear yard of 1.5
metres, unless otherwise permitted in this Section;
4.11A.13.2 Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres in area and situated not less than 3.0 metres behind the rear
building line shall be permitted a minimum side yard of 0.7 metres,
when constructed of concrete block, brick or protected frame. The
protected frame construction shall be as follows:
4.11A.13.2.1 concrete footings and floor; and
4.11A.13.2.2 the complete interior finished with two (2) layers of 12.7
mm gypsum wall board or one (1) layer of 16 mm fire
resistant "Type X" gypsum wall board. Whre the side
yard abuts a flanking lane concrete block, brick or
protected frame shall not be required.
4.11A.13.3 Private garages or other accessory buildings exceeding 6.0 square
metres and not entered from the rear shall be permitted a minimum
rear yard of 0.6 metres when constructed of concrete block, brick or
protected frame. Where the rear yard abuts a lane concrete block,
brick or protected frame shall not be required.
4.11A.13.4 Non-commercial greenhouses, tool sheds for storage or household
or maintenance tools and equipment or similar accessory buildings
6.0 square metres or less in area and situated not less than 3.0
metres behind the rear building line shall be permitted to be
constructed with no minimum side or rear yard, provided however,
that not roof, eaves or gutters extend past over any property line.
4.11A.13.5 A roofed swimming pool or patio shall be considered as an accessory
building or use;
4.11A.13.6 Only one (1) private kennel shall be permitted subject to provisions of
Subsection 3.23.2.
4.11A.14 Signs
The provisions of Subsections 4.7.13 to 4.7.20 in an R1 District respecting signs
shall apply to similar uses in this district, with the exception that dwelling groups,
multiple-unit dwellings, street townhouse shall be permitted to use the sign
standards of Subsection 4.7.15 for non-residential buildings in an R1 District.
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4.11A.15 Off-Street Parking
4.11A.15.1 Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with
Section 3.22 of this Bylaw.
4.11A.15.2 Tandem Parking - Notwithstanding Section 3.22 of this Bylaw, where
a required parking space is located in a covered garage, direct
access to a driveway, aisle, or lane is not required where the only
impediment to such access is a second required parking space which
is required with respect to the same dwelling unit and which is
directly in line with the space located in the garage.
4.11A.16 Location of Off-Street Parking
4.11A.16.1 Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw respecting parking
in a front yard, no parking shall be permitted in a front yard and,
where a site has access to a rear lane, no vehicular access shall be
permitted from the front street.
4.11A.16.2 No required off-street parking space shall be permitted closer than
1.5 metres to any window serving habitable rooms in any basement.
4.11A.17 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.12
C1 - Central Commercial District
4.12.1
Statement of Intent
To regulate and encourage development of the downtown area in a manner
contributing to convenience and attraction for a wide variety of retail uses and
businesses, government and professional offices, and entertainment facilities.
4.12.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In a C1 - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.12.2.1
apartments located on floors above those occupied by the
permitted and/or discretionary uses;
4.12.2.2
assembly halls;
4.12.2.3
bus terminal stations;
4.12.2.4
commercial recreational establishments;
4.12.2.5
financial institutions;
4.12.2.6
hotels;
4.12.2.7
meat markets excluding slaughter houses or smokehouses;
4.12.2.8
medical and/or dental clinics;
4.12.2.9
motor vehicle sales and service establishments including service
stations;
4.12.2.10
newspaper and/or job printing plants;
4.12.2.11
offices of federal, provincial or municipal governments;
4.12.2.12
office support services;
4.12.2.13
parking lots;
4.12.2.14
personal service establishments;
4.12.2.15
professional offices;
4.12.2.16
public libraries;
4.12.2.17
recreational and/or sporting goods sales and service
establishments;
4.12.2.18
restaurants;
4.12.2.19
retail stores not exceeding 1,000.0 square metres of gross floor
area;
4.12.2.20
social clubs, fraternal societies, charitable and/or
philanthropic institutions;
4.12.2.21
strip malls;
4.12.2.22
telegraph and/or express offices;
4.12.2.23
theatres;
4.12.2.24
trade workshops, but not including open storage;
4.12.2.25
wholesale stores.
4.12.2.26
liquor stores (Bylaw No. 13 - 2023)
4.12.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.12.3.1
amusement arcades (in accordance with the regulations set
out in the City Licensing Bylaw);
4.12.3.2
apartment buildings;
4.12.3.3
art galleries;
4.12.3.4
bars and/or lounges;
4.12.3.5
bingo halls;
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4.12.3.6
commercial schools;
4.12.3.7
day care centers;
4.12.3.8
funeral homes;
4.12.3.9
museums;
4.12.3.10
religious institutions;
4.12.3.11
retail stores exceeding 1,000.0 square metres of gross floor area;
4.12.3.12
senior citizens apartments;
4.12.4
Site Regulations
The site regulations listed below apply to all uses except for service stations, which
shall comply with Section 3.29 of this Bylaw.
4.12.5
Minimum Site Area
4.12.5.1
A site area shall be provided of not less than 230.0 square metres.
Where a building has been erected on or before the effective date of
this Bylaw on a site having less than the minimum frontage, site
area, front, side, or rear yard required by this Bylaw, the building
may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided
that:
4.12.5.1.1
the enlargement, reconstruction, repair or
renovation does not further reduce the front, side
or rear yard that does not conform; and
4.12.5.1.2
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw are satisfied.
4.12.5.2
parking lots - 465.0 square metres.
4.12.6
Minimum Site Frontage
A site frontage shall be provided of not less than 7.6 metres.
4.12.7
Minimum Front Yard
None required.
4.12.8
Minimum Side Yard
None required, except where the side yard of a site abuts any Residential
District without an intervening street or lane, a side yard shall be provided of
not less than 1.5 metres.
4.12.9
Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres, except where a
loading dock is constructed, the rear yard shall be large enough so that trucks
do not extend past the property line.
4.12.10 Minimum Floor Area
Each dwelling unit in an apartment shall have a floor area of not less than 37.0
square metres.
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4.12.11 Height
4.12.11.1
buildings up to five (5) storeys in height shall be permitted.
4.12.11.2
buildings exceeding five (5) storeys in height may be permitted at
the discretion of Council, said height to be specified by resolution
of Council.
4.12.12 Residential Standards
Apartments shall be provided with access separate from entrances to
commercial areas.
4.12.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.12.14 Off-Street Loading
4.12.14.1
Off-street loading requirements shall be a minimum of one (1)
space for each building or as required in the opinion of the
authority having jurisdiction.
4.12.14.2
Front or rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing
off-street loading spaces.
4.12.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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(Bylaw No. 12 - 2009)
4.13 C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial District
4.13.1 Statement of Intent
To accommodate commercial facilities catering to the day-to-day shopping and
living requirements of residents of the neighborhood in which the facilities are
located. The facilities provided should not necessarily attract clientele other than
from the local neighborhood area, either by their design, variety, or scale.
4.13.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In a C2 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted:
4.13.2.1
apartments located on floors above those occupied by the
permitted and/or discretionary uses;
4.13.2.2
car washes;
4.13.2.3
financial institutions;
4.13.2.4
medical and/or dental offices;
4.13.2.5
office support services;
4.13.2.6
parking lots;
4.13.2.7
personal service establishments;
4.13.2.8
professional offices;
4.13.2.9
restaurants;
4.13.2.10
retail stores not exceeding 1,000.0 square metres of gross floor area;
4.13.2.11
service stations;
4.13.2.12
strip malls
4.13.2.13
day care centers (Bylaw No. 12 - 2023)
4.13.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and building may be permitted:
4.13.3.1
bars and/or lounges;
4.13.3.2
retail stores exceeding 1,000.0 square metres of gross floor area.
4.13.3.3
car rental businesses. (Bylaw No. 25 - 2004)
4.13.4 Site Regulations
The site regulations listed below apply to all uses except for service stations,
which shall comply with Section 3.29 of this Bylaw.
4.13.5
Minimum Site Area
4.13.5.1
a site area shall be provided of not less than 230.0 square metres;
4.13.5.2
parking lots which requires 465.0 square metres.
4.13.6 Minimum Site Frontage
4.13.6.1
parking lots - 15.0 metres.
4.13.6.2
all other permitted and discretionary uses 7.6 metres.
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4.13.7
Minimum Front Yard
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.0 metres.
4.13.8
Minimum Side Yard
4.13.8.1
none required except where the side of a site abuts any
Residential District without an intervening street or lane, a side
yard shall be provided of not less than 1.5 metres.
4.13.8.2
not less than 4.6 metres along the flanking street on a corner site.
4.13.9
Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres.
4.13.10 Minimum Floor Area
Each dwelling unit in an apartment shall have a floor area of not less than 37.0
square metres.
4.13.11 Height
The height of a principal or accessory buildings shall not exceed 12.0 metres.
4.13.12 Residential Standards
4.13.12.1
apartments shall be provided with access to an entrance
separate from entrances to commercial areas.
4.13.12.2
off-street parking required for apartments shall be provided on
the same site as the apartment.
4.13.13 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.13.14 Off-Street Loading
4.13.14.1
off-street loading requirements shall be one (1) space for each
building or as required in the opinion of the authority having
jurisdiction.
4.13.14.2
front or rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing
off-street loading spaces.
4.13.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.14 C3 - Highway Commercial District
4.14.1
Statement of Intent
To provide for the development of land uses adjacent to major routes entering
the City which specialize in serving the touring public travelling from beyond the
City and require medium to large sites to enable safe and convenient access of
high volumes of motor vehicles.
4.14.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In a C3 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.14.2.1
amusement arcades (in accordance with the regulations set
out in the City Licensing Bylaw);
4.14.2.2
automated banking machines;
4.14.2.3
car washes;
4.14.2.4
commercial entertainment establishments;
4.14.2.5
commercial recreational facilities;
4.14.2.6
convention centers;
4.14.2.7
dry cleaning and/or laundry establishments; (Bylaw 16 - 2005)
4.14.2.8
financial institutions;
4.14.2.9
lawn and garden equipment and/or accessories sales and
services, not exceeding 100 hp; (Bylaw 8 - 2004)
4.14.2.10
liquor stores;
4.14.2.11
medical and/or dental clinics with or without laboratories;
4.14.2.12
motels, hotels;
4.14.2.13
motor club and/or tourist information facilities;
4.14.2.14
motor vehicle rental establishments;
4.14.2.15
motor vehicle sales and services;
4.14.2.16
newspaper and/or job printing plants;
4.14.2.17
office support services;
4.14.2.18
parking lots;
4.14.2.19
personal service establishments;
4.14.2.20
professional offices;
4.14.2.21
restaurants, drive-in restaurants, beverage rooms, cocktail
lounges, and/or refreshment stands;
4.14.2.22
retail stores not exceeding 1,000.0 square metres;
4.14.2.23
service and/or repair shops;
4.14.2.24
service stations;
4.14.2.25
souvenir, craft and/or antique merchandise stores.
4.14.2.26
strip malls. (Bylaw 5 - 2004)
4.14.2.27
day care centers (Bylaw 12 - 2023)
4.14.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.14.3.1
bingo halls;
4.14.3.2
community centers;
4.14.3.3
funeral homes;
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4.14.3.4
professional training centers;
4.14.3.5
religious institutions;
4.14.3.6
retail stores exceeding 1,000 square metres of gross floor space;
4.14.3.7
schools, dormitories, school auditoriums and/or other allied
buildings;
4.14.3.8
veterinary clinics;
4.14.3.9
casinos. (Bylaw 16 - 2005)
4.14.4
Site Regulations
The site regulations listed below apply to all uses except for service stations,
which shall comply with Section 3.29 of this Bylaw.
4.14.5
Minimum Site Area
A site area shall be provided of not less than 900.0 square metres.
4.14.6
Minimum Site Frontage
4.14.6.1
motels, hotels - 30.0 metres.
4.14.6.2
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 22.0 metres.
4.14.7
Minimum Front Yard
4.14.7.1
service stations; motor vehicles sales and services; drive-in
restaurants - 12.0 metres.
4.14.7.2
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 9.0 metres.
4.14.8
Minimum Side Yard
4.14.8.1
a side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres.
4.14.8.2
where a proposed building has walls built having a fire resistance
rating of at least one hundred and twenty (120) minutes and roof
built having a fire resistance rating of at least sixty (60) minutes
and approved by the authority having jurisdiction, the building may
be located without a side yard on one (1) side, provided that the
side yard on the opposite side of the site is not less than 6.0
metres in width.
4.14.8.3
corner site - 4.6 metres adjoining the flanking street.
4.14.9
Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 4.6 metres.
4.14.10 Height
4.14.10.1
Buildings up to 23.0 metres in height shall be permitted.
4.14.10.2
Buildings exceeding 23.0m metres in height may be permitted at
the discretion of Council, said height to be specified by resolution
of Council.
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4.14.11 Signs
All signs except free standing signs, shall be regulated by Section 3.24 of this
Bylaw.
4.14.12 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.14.13 Off-Street Loading
Off-street loading requirements shall be one (1) space for each use or as
required in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction.
4.14.14 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.32 of this Bylaw.
4.14.15 Screening
All open storage shall be completely screened from view to the authority having
jurisdiction's approval.
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4.15
C4 - Shopping Center Commercial District
4.15.1
Statement of Intent
To accommodate a variety of commercial uses in areas where development of a
building and accessory uses on the same site is designed and planned
comprehensively, and is owned and managed on a unitary basis, such that
permitted uses share amenities for mutual benefit including off-street parking and
interconnected indoor pedestrian walkways.
4.15.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In a C4 - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be permitted,
singly or as a combination:
4.15.2.1
shopping malls including stores and shops conducting a retail
business similar to those listed below, including combinations
of any or all:
4.15.2.1.1
clothing and/or dry good stores;
4.15.2.1.2
department stores;
4.15.2.1.3
drug stores;
4.15.2.1.4
financial institutions;
4.15.2.1.5
furniture and/or appliance stores;
4.15.2.1.6
grocery stores;
4.15.2.1.7
hardware stores;
4.15.2.1.8
home improvement centers conducted within
the enclosed structure of shopping centers or
shopping malls;
4.15.2.1.9
medical and/or dental clinics;
4.15.2.1.10
parking lots;
4.15.2.1.11
personal service establishments;
4.15.2.1.12
photography studios;
4.15.2.1.13
professional adult training centers;
4.15.2.1.14
real estate offices
4.15.2.1.15
commercial recreation establishments;
4.15.2.1.16
restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, beverage
rooms, cocktail lounges and/or coffee houses;
4.15.2.1.17
service stations in a stand-alone building; (Bylaw No. 12-
2012)
4.15.2.1.18
shoe stores;
4.15.2.1.19
sporting goods stores;
4.15.2.1.20
travel agencies;
4.15.2.1.21
variety and/or jewelry stores;
4.15.2.1.22
liquor stores. (Bylaw No. 5 - 2019)
4.15.2.1.23
day care centers (Bylaw No. 12 - 2023)
4.15.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.15.3.1
bingo halls;
4.15.3.2
business offices;
4.15.3.3
public libraries.
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4.15.4
Site Regulations
The site regulations listed below apply to all uses except for service stations,
which shall comply with Section 3.29 of this Bylaw.
4.15.5
Minimum Site Area
4.15.5.1
a site area shall be provided of not less than 3.0 hectares.
4.15.5.2
the term "site" for the purpose of this Section shall mean either
one (1) single parcel or several adjoining parcels of land, having a
combined total area of not less than 3.0 hectares.
4.15.6
Minimum Site Frontage
A site frontage shall be provided of not less than 90.0 metres.
4.15.7
Minimum Front Yard
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 12.0 metres.
4.15.8
Minimum Side Yard
4.15.8.1
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 6.0 metres.
4.15.8.2
Where a proposed building has a common wall built having a fire
resistant rating of at least one hundred and twenty (120) minutes,
and either a roof built having a fire resistance rating of sixty (60)
minutes or the building sprinklered throughout, the building may be
located without a side yard on one (1) side provided that the side
yard on the other side of the site is not less than 6.0 metres in
width. (Bylaw No. 31 - 2004)
4.15.9
Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6.0 metres.
4.15.10 Height
4.15.10.1
Buildings up to 23.0 metres in height shall be permitted.
4.15.10.2
Buildings exceeding 23.0 metres in height may be permitted at
the discretion of Council, said height to be specified by resolution
of Council.
4.15.11 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
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4.15.12 Off-Street Loading
4.15.12.1
Off-street loading requirements shall be a minimum of one (1)
space for each 465.0 square metres of floor area or any portion
thereof.
4.15.12.2
The off-street loading spaces shall not to be included in off-street
parking spaces.
4.15.13 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.16
M1 - Light Industrial District
4.16.1
Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve areas for a range of industrial and manufacturing uses
with related warehousing, office, commercial, and service establishments but not
including any use which would be non-compatible with of other land uses.
4.16.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In an M1 - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.16.2.1
business and/or professional offices;
4.16.2.2
commercial recreation establishments;
4.16.2.3
construction of RTM homes;
4.16.2.4
construction plants, yards and/or offices;
4.16.2.5
farm machinery sales and/or service;
4.16.2.6
financial institutions;
4.16.2.7
indoor repair, rental and/or servicing of any commodity which is
permitted in this district;
4.16.2.8
indoor wholesale and/or retail sales of any goods,
materials and/or commodities which are permitted in this
district;
4.16.2.9
indoor storage of any goods, materials, and/or commodities
excluding any hazardous materials;
4.16.2.10
manufacturing industries conducted wholly within a building;
4.16.2.11
parking lots;
4.16.2.12
railway and/or ancillary railway functions;
4.16.2.13
residential uses as required by full-time watchmen and their families;
4.16.2.14
restaurants, lounges and/or bars;
4.16.2.15
service stations including motor vehicle and/or mobile home
storage, sales and servicing;
4.16.2.16
sheet metal, plating, and/or vehicle body repair facilities;
4.16.2.17
storage and/or sales of building materials, lumber and/or machinery;
4.16.2.18
veterinary clinics;
4.16.2.19
wholesale stores and/or warehouses.
4.16.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.16.3.1
bulk oil and/or gas storages;
4.16.3.2
creameries, dairy and cheese factories;
4.16.3.3
grain elevators and/or mills;
4.16.3.4
humane animal shelters and/or pounds;
4.16.3.5
industrial malls containing a combination of permitted uses;
4.16.3.6
religious institutions;
4.16.3.7
social clubs, fraternal societies, charitable and/or
philanthropic institutions; (Bylaw #8 - 2007)
4.16.3.8
cannabis production operations. (Bylaw No. 7-2018)
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4.16.4
Uses Prohibited
All land and buildings or industrial processes that may be noxious, injurious or
which constitute a nuisance by reason of the inherent production or emission of
dust, smoke, refuse, matter, odor, gas, fumes, noise, vibration or other similar
substances or conditions are prohibited. A description of proposed industrial
processes to occur on-site shall be provided as part of an application for a
Development Permit at the request of the authority having jurisdiction.
4.16.5
Site Regulations
The site regulations listed below apply to all uses except for service stations,
which shall comply with Section 3.29 of this Bylaw.
4.16.6
Minimum Site Area
A site area shall be provided of not less than 700.0 square metres.
4.16.7
Minimum Site Frontage
A site frontage shall be provided of not less than 22.5 metres.
4.16.8
Minimum Front Yard
4.16.8.1
service station with pump island in front yard - 12.0 metres;
4.16.8.2
all other permitted and discretionary uses - 7.6 metres.
4.16.9
Minimum Side Yard
4.16.9.1
a side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres.
4.16.9.2
where a proposed building has walls built having a fire resistance
rating of at least one hundred and twenty (120) minutes and a roof
built having a fire resistance rating of at least sixty (60) minutes,
and the fire resistance ratings are approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction, the building may be located without a side yard
on one (1) side, provided that the side yard on the other side of the
site is not less than 6.0 metres in width.
4.16.10 Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 metres in depth except where
the site abuts railway trackage no rear yard shall be required.
4.16.11 Height
4.16.11.1
Buildings up to 23.0 metres in height shall be permitted.
4.16.11.2
Buildings exceeding 23.0 metres in height may be permitted at
the discretion of Council, said height to be specified by resolution
of Council.
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4.16.12 Performance Standards
4.16.12.1
An industrial operation including production, processing,
cleaning, testing, repairing, storage or distribution of any
material shall conform to the following standards:
4.16.12.1.1
noise - emit no noise of industrial production
audible beyond the boundary of the lot on which
the operation takes place;
4.16.12.1.2
smoke - no process involving the use of solid fuel is
permitted;
4.16.12.1.3
dust or ash - no process involving the emission of
dust, fly ash or other particulate matter is permitted;
4.16.12.1.4
odor - the emission of any odorous gas or other
odorous matter is prohibited;
4.16.12.1.5
toxic gases - the emission of any toxic gases
or other toxic substances is prohibited;
4.16.12.1.6
glare or heat - no industrial operation shall be
carried out that would produce glare or heat
discernible beyond the property line of the lot;
4.16.12.1.7
external storage -external storage of goods or
material is permitted if kept in a neat and orderly
manner or suitably enclosed by a fence or wall
to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction.
No storage shall be permitted in the front yard;
4.16.12.1.8
industrial wastes - waste which does not conform to
the standards established from time to time by City
Bylaws shall not be discharged into any City sewers.
4.16.12.2
The onus of proving to the authority having jurisdiction and
Council's satisfaction that a proposed development does and will
comply with these requirements rests with the developer.
4.16.12.3
In considering the application, the authority having jurisdiction or
Council shall have regard to the intent of this Section, which is to
establish use on the basis of:
4.16.12.3.1
appropriate performance standards;
4.16.12.3.2
the methods, equipment and techniques of the
applicant; and
4.16.12.3.3
the use of neighboring lands and Districts and the
compatibility of the proposed use with neighboring
lands and Districts.
4.16.13 Off-Street Parking
4.16.13.1
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with
Section 3.22 of this Bylaw.
4.16.13.2
Front, side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of
providing off- street parking spaces.
4.16.14 Off-Street Loading
4.16.14.1
One (1) off-street loading space shall be provided for each
principal building.
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4.16.14.2 Front, side and rear yards may be used for the purpose of
providing required off-street loading spaces.
4.16.15 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.17
M2 - Heavy Industrial District
4.17.1
Statement of Intent
To establish and preserve areas for industrial and manufacturing uses which,
by nature of their operations, could be non-compatible with other adjoining land
uses, and therefore require separation.
4.17.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In an M2 - District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.17.2.1
all the buildings and uses permitted in Subsection 4.16.2 of the M1 -
District;
4.17.2.2
gravel stockpiling;
4.17.2.3
manufacturing and/or processing of agricultural products;
4.17.2.4
manufacturing industries;
4.17.2.5
industrial warehousing and/or storage facilities;
4.17.2.6
parking lots;
4.17.2.7
sewage treatment and/or disposal plants;
4.17.2.8
Cannabis production operations. (Bylaw No. 7-2018)
4.17.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.17.3.1
all the buildings and uses permitted in Subsection 4.16.3 of
the M1 - District;
4.17.3.2
junk yard and/or auto wrecking yards subject to the
provisions of Subsection 4.17.5;
4.17.3.3
stockyards.
4.17.4
Regulations
All the buildings and uses permitted in this Section shall be subject to all the
provisions and regulations specified in an M1 - District.
4.17.5
Fences
All junk yards or auto wrecking yards shall be totally enclosed by a sturdy fence
built to a minimum height of 2.0 metres and constructed of material suitable to
conceal from view the materials stored on site. No materials shall be stacked
above the height of the fence.
4.17.6
Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.31 of this Bylaw.
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4.18
T1 - Transitional District
4.18.1
Statement of Intent
To provide a transitional use area consisting of a compatible mix of
Commercial and Residential uses.
4.18.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In a T1 - District only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.18.2.1
day care centers;
4.18.2.2
dental and/or medical clinics;
4.18.2.3
handicraft and/or artisan workshops;
4.18.2.4
handicraft and/or artisan workshops in fully or partly converted
existing residential buildings;
4.18.2.5
personal services;
4.18.2.6
personal services in fully or partly converted existing residential
buildings;
4.18.2.7
professional offices;
4.18.2.8
professional offices in fully or partly converted existing
residential buildings;
4.18.2.9
real estate offices;
4.18.2.10
residential dwellings as permitted in an R2 - District;
4.18.2.11
restaurants;
4.18.2.12
restaurants in fully or partly converted existing residential buildings;
4.18.2.13
retail stores;
4.18.2.14
retail stores in fully or partly converted existing residential buildings.
4.18.3
Minimum Site Area
The required minimum site area shall be as follows:
4.18.3.1
residential dwellings: regulations governing minimum site area of the
R2-District shall apply;
4.18.3.2
day care centers, real estate offices, restaurants, retail stores,
handicraft and/or artisan workshops: 465.0 square metres;
4.18.3.3
all other permitted uses: 530.0 square metres.
4.18.4
Minimum Site Frontage
The required minimum site frontage shall be as follows:
4.18.4.1
residential dwellings: regulations governing minimum site
frontage of the R2 - District shall apply;
4.18.4.2
day care centers, real estate offices, restaurants, retail stores,
handicraft and/or artisan workshops: 30.0 metres;
4.18.4.3
all other permitted uses: 15.0 metres.
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4.18.5
Minimum Front Yard
A front yard shall not be less than 7.0 metres.
4.18.6
Minimum Side Yard
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 1.5 metres, except on a corner
site along the flanking street the side yard shall not be less than 3.0 metres.
4.18.7
Minimum Rear Yard
A rear yard shall not be less than 7.6 metres.
4.18.8
Height
The height of a building shall not exceed 11.0 metres and shall not be more
than two and one half (2 1/2) storeys.
4.18.9 Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.22 of
this Bylaw.
4.18.10 Off-Street Loading
4.18.10.1
Off-street loading requirements shall be one (1) space for each
building or as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
4.18.10.2
Only rear yards may be used for the purpose of providing
off-street loading space.
4.18.11 Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided for in accordance with Section 3.32 of this
Bylaw.
4.18.12 Screening
Except in the case of an existing residential dwelling, a site where a permitted
use is to be conducted abutting a Residential District shall provide suitable
screening in the following manner:
4.18.12.1
Fencing to a minimum height of 1.5 metres shall be
erected and maintained; and/or
4.18.12.2
Landscaping using trees and/or shrubs along the abutting property
line.
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4.19
CZ - Contract Zone District
Council may enter into an agreement to accommodate a request for the rezoning of land
to permit a specified proposal, where such proposal meets the following guidelines:
4.19.1
The use of land and buildings proposed for the site shall conform to the general
land use intended for the area as indicated in the Development Plan Bylaw;
4.19.2
Specific use and/or development proposed is compatible with adjacent land
uses;
4.19.3
The agreement for a Contract Zone District may set out:
4.19.3.1
a description of the proposal;
4.19.3.2
uses of the land and buildings or the forms of development;
4.19.3.3
the site layout and external design, including parking areas,
landscaping and accesses, but not including the color, texture or
type of materials and architectural detail; and/or
4.19.3.4
time limits within which any part of the described proposal or
terms and conditions shall be carried out;
4.19.4
None of the land or buildings shall be developed or used except in accordance
with the proposal, terms, conditions and/or time limits prescribed in the
agreement;
4.19.5
A Contract Zone District may be considered where it is deemed that an existing
building or lot could not be reasonably or practically utilized for a purpose
allowed under the existing zoning because of its shape, size or other unusual
condition;
4.19.6
A Contract Zone District may be designated only on:
4.19.6.1
small or irregular shaped lots;
4.19.6.2
lots restricted by physical barriers such as water courses,
slopes, roadways, and railways;
4.19.6.3
infill sites in higher density residential or mixed-use areas; or
4.19.6.4
sites accommodating unique development opportunities.
4.19.7
Specific factors to be considered in evaluation of a Contract Zone District shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
4.19.7.1
the development's proposed use, height, bulk, density
and site characteristics relative to those of adjacent
land development;
4.19.7.2
the effect that traffic generated by the proposed development will
have on traffic volumes and flow in the vicinity of the proposed
development;
4.19.7.3
the servicing requirements of the proposed development;
4.19.7.4
the adequacy for off-street parking to meet the needs of any
employees, customers, residents and/or visitors; and
4.19.7.5
the availability of existing land which is zoned to accommodate the
type of proposed development;
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4.19.8 The agreement establishing the required terms, conditions, and/or time limits
shall be registered as an interest against the land after the Bylaw rezoning the
property has been approved. This agreement shall be binding on the owners,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns;
4.19.9 Council may, on application by the person who entered into an agreement
pursuant to this Section or by any person who is the subsequent owner of the
land to which this agreement pertains:
4.19.9.1 vary the agreement;
4.19.9.2 enter into a new agreement; or
4.19.9.3 extend any time limit prescribed in the agreement.
4.19.10 Council may attach conditions to the agreement, which in its opinion, are
necessary to ensure compatibility between the proposed development and
surrounding land uses.
4.19.11 Council may by Bylaw declare an agreement void where:
4.19.11.1 the development is not undertaken in accordance with the
terms of the agreement; or
4.19.11.2 the development is not completed within the prescribed
time limit as specified in the agreement.
In this case the land reverts back to the district to which it was
designated prior to the rezoning.
4.19.12 Council may require a performance bond from the developer prior to entering
into any agreements respecting a Contract Zone District.
4.19.13 Contract Zone Districts are listed in "Schedule A" which forms part of this
Bylaw.
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4.20
DC - Direct Control District
4.20.1
Statement of Intent
Council may designate areas, in which they consider it desirable to exercise
varying degrees of discretion and flexibility over the use and/or development of
land or buildings, as a Direct Control District.
4.20.2
Direct Control District
Direct Control designation shall be added as a prefix to the regular district
symbol (i.e. DC-C1) and the prescribed development standards of the regular
district shall apply, unless special provisions have been agreed to and specified in
a development agreement.
Approval of Council shall not be required where the use and/or development
conforms to the permitted principal uses of the regular district.
4.20.3
4.20.3.1 The use of land and/or buildings proposed for the site shall conform to the
general land use intended for the area indicated in the Development Plan
Bylaw.
4.20.3.2 No development shall be undertaken in a Direct Control District
unless Council has approved one or both of the following:
4.20.3.2.1
the plans showing the location of all buildings to be
erected, all facilities and works to be provided in
conjunction with these buildings and all facilities and
works required under Subsection 4.20.3(c); or
4.20.3.2.2
the drawings showing plan, elevation and cross-section
views for each building to be erected, sufficient to display:
4.20.3.2.2.1 the massing and conceptual design or
proposed buildings;
4.20.3.2.2.2 the relationship of the proposed building to
adjacent buildings, streets and exterior
areas to which members of the public have
access;
4.20.3.2.2.3 the provisions of interior walkways, stairs
and escalators to which members of the
public have access from streets, open
spaces and interior walkways in adjacent
buildings, but not layouts of interior areas
other than the interior walkways, stairs and
escalators; and
4.20.3.2.2.4 the color, texture and type of materials,
window details, construction details,
architectural details and interior design.
4.20.3.2.3
As a condition to the approval of the plans and drawings
referred to in Subsection 4.20.3(b) Council may require the
applicant to enter into a development agreement with the
City in respect of that land or building and the agreement
may provide for:
4.20.3.2.3.1 the use of the land and any existing or
proposed building;
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4.20.3.2.3.2 the timing of construction of any proposed
building;
4.20.3.2.3.3 the amenities required to be provided for public
use or convenience within the building or on the
land;
4.20.3.2.3.4 off-street loading and parking facilities;
4.31.3.2.3.5 walls, fences, hedges, trees, shrubs
or other groundcover or facilities for
the landscaping of the lands or the
protection of adjoining lands;
4.20.3.2.3.5 walkways, including the surfacing of
walkways and all other means of
pedestrian access;
4.20.3.2.3.6 facilities for the lighting, including
floodlighting, of the land or any building;
4.20.3.2.3.7 vaults, central storage and collection
areas and other facilities and enclosures
for the storage of garbage and other
waste material;
4.20.3.2.3.8 the construction by or at the expense of
the applicant, in whole or in part, of:
4.20.3.2.3.8.1 streets, sidewalks, landscaping
and street lighting;
4.20.3.2.3.8.2 works, plants, pipelines or
facilities for storm
drainage, water supply
and distribution or
electrical distribution;
4.20.3.2.3.8.3 a system of collection and
disposal of sewage; and/or
4.20.3.2.3.8.4 any other public utility;
4.20.3.2.3.9 the payment of a sum of money to the City in
lieu of any of the requirements of Subsection
4.20.3(c)(ix) to be used by the City for any of
the purposed referred to in that Subsection;
and/or
4.20.3.2.3.10 the maintenance, to the satisfaction of the
City and at the risk and expense of the
applicant, of any or all of the facilities or
works mentioned in Subsection
4.20.3(c)(iii) and (ix).
4.20.3.2.3
A development agreement is deemed to bind the owner of the land
affected by it and his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns and no use of land or buildings located on that land or any
development of that land is to take place except in accordance with
that agreement.
4.20.3.2.4 The evaluation of proposed development in a Direct Control
District shall include, but not be limited to, the following criteria:
4.20.3.2.4.1
the development shall provide for a
compatible interface with adjacent land use
and/or development;
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4.20.3.2.4.2
the development shall provide for adequate
vehicular and pedestrian access, giving
consideration to surrounding traffic circulation
patterns;
4.20.3.2.4.3
the development should contain amenity area for
public use and enjoyment of the occupants (i.e.
landscaping, recreational facilities);
4.20.3.2.4.4
the development shall accommodate and be
coordinated with all relevant public service facilities
and operations (i.e. sanitation, snow removal,
transportation, communication, energy, emergency
services); and
4.20.3.2.4.5
the development shall be designed in a manner
which is sensitive to applicable environmental
concerns (i.e. pollution, noise, natural hazards,
wind).
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(Bylaw No. 3-2016)
4.20A DC1-R2 - Direct Control District No.1 for Cypress Point Community
4.20A.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Direct Control District No. 1 (DC1-R2) is to facilitate the
development of an integrated golf course community within the Elmwood Golf and
Country Club in the City of Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
4.20A.2 Objectives
4.20A.2.1 To facilitate the development of a residential community by integrating
single family lots, townhouse lots, and semi-detached lots within the
Elmwood Golf and Country Club. The Community will be called 'Cypress
Point Community';
4.20A.2.2 To ensure that the Cypress Point Community is developed in
consideration of Swift Current Development Plan (SCDP) Bylaw No. 4 -
2003, Section 5 - Residential Development;
4.20A.2.3 To contain a mix of single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings,
and multi-unit dwellings, consistent with Policy 5.2.5 of the SCDP;
4.20A.2.4 To promote and uphold a strong sense of quality, cohesion and style in
the community that represents the regions current and historical
aesthetics through architectural controls; and
4.20A.2.5 To develop a community style consisting of craftsman, prairie, mid-
century modern and Victorian styles with special setbacks, massing,
site, and landscape design in order to create an overall unique
development which will not allow contemporary and post-modern styles.
4.20A.3 Applicability
The DC1-R2 Cypress Point direct control district is shown on the attached map,
identified as Map 1: Cypress Point Community Direct Control District Map
(hereinafter referred to as "Map 1").
4.20A.4 Development Standards
4.20A.4.1 Except to the extent modified by the standards in this Direct Control
District No. 1 (DC1-R2), all standards of the Low Density Multi-Unit
Dwelling Residential (R2) District in Zoning Bylaw No. 4 - 2003 apply
within the boundaries specified in the Direct Control District (Map 1).
4.20A.4.2 Standards Applying to All Areas in the Cypress Point Community:
Permitted Use Regulations
4.20A.4.2.1 The following uses are not permitted:
4.20A.4.2.1.1 Religious institutions;
4.20A.4.2.1.2 Library and/or cultural institutions;
4.20A.4.2.1.3 The keeping of more than (2) boarders;
4.20A.4.2.1.4 Cemeteries;
4.20A.4.2.1.5 Educational institutions;
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4.20A.4.2.1.6 Funeral homes;
4.20A.4.2.1.7 Hospitals;
4.20A.4.2.1.8 Neighborhood grocery stores and
confectionaries with or without a residence
built on the premises;
4.20A.4.2.1.9 Nursery schools, kindergartens, and/or day
care centers;
4.20A.4.2.1.10 Parking lots;
4.20A.4.2.1.11 Residential Care Facilities Type II;
4.20A.4.2.1.12 Custodial Care Facilities; and
4.20A.4.2.1.13 Commercial Schools.
Development Standards
4.20A.4.2.2 The following standards shall apply to the development.
Landscaping
4.20A.4.2.2.1 The front yard must be landscaped as
follows:
4.20A.4.2.2.1.1 The first 3m of front of
property must be grass or
ground cover substitution to
the
satisfaction
of
the
Designated Officer;
4.20A.4.2.2.1.2 20% must be covered in
planting beds;
4.20A.4.2.2.1.3 Rock mulch is not permitted
except on planting beds
and must be contained by a
wall, barrier or edge; and,
4.20A.4.2.2.1.4 A minimum of one
deciduous tree must be
planted within 3 metres of
the front property line. The
tree must be a species of
Ash, Lindon, Maple, or
Elms (DED Resistant) and
a minimum 50mm caliper.
All underground utilities
must be staked out prior to
planning any trees shall be
located a minimum of 2.5
metres from any services
entering, or on the
property.
4.20A.4.2.3 The back yard must be landscaped with a minimum of 20%
covered in planting beds.
4.20A.4.2.4 In the side yard, rock mulch is limited to a maximum width
of 1.0 metre and must be contained by a wall, barrier or
edge.
4.20A.4.2.5 In all yards, retaining walls cannot exceed 0.6 metres with
the exception of transition lots.
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Dimensional Standards
4.20A.4.2.3 Development must comply with the dimensional standards
in this subsection.
Additional Yard Requirements
(Bylaw No. 2-2021)
4.20A.4.2.3.1 The minimum rear yard setback for principal
building is 8.0 meters.
Design Standards
4.20A.4.2.4 Development must comply with the design standards in this
subdivision.
Front Elevation
4.20A.4.2.4.1 All homes must incorporate architectural
features such as wall plane projections,
recesses,
or
other
building
material
treatments and textures that visually
interrupt the overall front façade wall plane
into at least three distinct areas. Each plane
must be a minimum of 2.4 metres wide. A
porch and entry canopy are considered
planes if supporting columns exceed 2.4
metres;
4.20A.4.2.4.2 Balconies must be covered by a roof;
4.20A.4.2.4.3 Glass railings are prohibited on balconies;
and
4.20A.4.2.4.4 Unfinished concrete stairs are prohibited.
Rear Elevation
4.20A.4.2.4.5 The rear façade must resemble the front
façade; and
4.20A.4.2.4.6 Balconies must be supported by columns.
Side Elevation
4.20A.4.2.4.7 All front and rear façade materials must
wrap around the side of the home at a
minimum distance of 1.2 metres from the
front and rear edge of the facades; and
4.20A.4.2.4.8 Any side elevation flanking an open space,
public, or right-of-way must be clad in the
same materials as the front elevation
though less detail is acceptable.
Garage (Bylaw 14 - 2016)
4.20A.4.2.4.9 The garage may be designed as side-drive,
front-drive, or a combination;
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4.20A.4.2.4.10 The garage must be the same architectural
style and clad with the same materials as
the home;
4.20A.4.2.4.11 Each garage must include a minimum of
one pedestrian door, one garage door and
one window;
4.20A.4.2.4.12 The garage door(s) must contain a raised
panel surface with a row of windows on the
upper row;
4.20A.4.2.4.13 The garage cannot have more than 2
garage vehicle doors and at last one of the
doors shall be single width; and
(Bylaw No. 2-2021)
4.20A.4.2.4.14 Front-drive garages that project further
than 4.0m past the front building line of the
home
shall
incorporate
additional
architectural
details
to
the
garage's
sidewalk leading to the front entry, as if it
were a front elevation.
Driveways
(Bylaw No. 2-2021)
4.20A.4.2.4.15 Front driveways must be built with cast in
place concrete, or concrete pavers.
Concrete
may
be
broom
finished,
stamped,
or
exposed
aggregate.
Driveways must be built a minimum of
1.0m from the side property line. The width
of a driveway at the front property line may
be built up to 60% of the lot frontage to a
maximum of 9.0m.
Fencing
4.20A.4.2.4.16 No fence shall be installed in the rear yard
except a black steel picket fence which
shall be installed 150mm inside the rear
property line;
4.20A.4.2.4.17 Any side yard fence, within 3.7 metres of
the rear property line, must be of the same
materials and appearance as the black
steel
picket
fence
described
in
(4.20A.4.2.4.16); and
4.20A.4.2.4.18 Fencing is prohibited in the front yard and
within 2.4 metres of the front corner of the
house.
Housing Styles
4.20A.4.2.4.19 Houses must be constructed in one of four
permitted architectural styles as described
in Table 1 below:
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Craftsman Style
Prairie Style
Mid-Century Modern Style
Victorian Style
Style
asymmetrical
asymmetrical with projections
asymmetrical forms
asymmetrical forms with a
vertical emphasis.
Form
exposed structural elements
small compartmentalized rooms
open floor plan
balloon frame construction
open floor plan on 2 or more
stories.
Roof
expansive low pitched, gable roofs
with deep overhangs
low pitched
low pitched
high pitched
Beams /
Columns
columns are minimum .45m, wider at
base & clad up to 1" from ground
columns are minimum .45m,
wider at base & clad up to 1" from
ground
beams are clad up to 1" from
ground.
columns are slim, wider at base &
clad up to 1" from ground
Windows
minimum 4" trim
horizontal with minimum 4" trim
minimum 4" trim
vertical with minimum 4" trim
Main
Materials
wood siding, stucco, clinker brick.
wood siding, stucco, brick,
masonry.
smooth stucco, brick, wood siding
& board and batten.
wood (siding, paneling,
bargeboard, clapboard, board,
batten, wood shingles).
Accent
Materials
stonework, woodwork, brackets,
beams, cedar shake roofing
wood, stone, metalwork
glass block, bold coloured doors,
narrow wood posts & columns
curved brackets, scrollwork trim,
spindles, fish scale shingles, half-
timbering
Details
skilled craftsmanship in woodworking
& masonry
restrained ornamentation
exposed post and beam
construction.
double curved brackets,
scrollwork trim, spindles etc.
Table 1: Permitted Architectural Styles for Houses in Cypress Point Community
Area 1
4.20A.5
Single-Detached Area
Applicability
4.20A.5.1 The Single-Detached Area is shown as Area 1 on Map 1.
Intent
4.20A.5.2 To create a walkable interesting streetscape of single-family houses
that promotes locally and regionally relevant architecture while
ensuring each home is visually different.
Permitted Use Regulations
4.20A.5.3 The following uses are not permitted:
4.20A.5.3.1
Multiple-unit dwellings;
4.20A.5.3.2
Two-unit dwellings; and
4.20A.5.3.3
Semi-detached dwellings.
Dimensional Standards
4.20A.5.4 Development must comply with the dimensional standards in this
subsection.
Additional Yard Requirements
4.20A.5.4.1
The minimum site area is 612 square metres.
4.20A.5.4.2
The minimum front yard setback is 5.5 metres.
4.20A.5.4.3
The maximum front yard setback is 6.4 metres.
Design Standards
4.20A.5.5 Development must comply with the design standards in this subsection.
4.20A.5.5.1
The façade cannot be the same as other homes in the
area
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Area 2
4.20A.6
Semi-Detached Area
Applicability
4.20A.6.1 The Semi-Detached Area is shown as Area 2 on Map 1.
Intent
4.20A.6.2 To create a walkable interesting streetscape of semi-detached houses
that promotes locally and regional relevant architecture while ensuring
each home is visually different.
Permitted Use Regulations
4.20A.6.3 The following uses are not permitted:
4.20A.6.3.1
Single-detached dwellings;
4.20A.6.3.2
Two-unit dwellings; and
4.20A.6.3.3
Multiple-unit dwellings
Dimensional Standards
4.20A.6.4 Development must comply with the dimensional standards in this
subsection.
Additional Yard Requirements
4.20A.6.4.1
The minimum site area is 504 square metres.
4.20A.6.4.2
The minimum front yard setback is 4.9 metres.
4.20A.6.4.3
The maximum front yard setback is 5.4 metres.
Design Standards
4.20A.6.5 Development must comply with the design standards in this subsection.
4.20A.6.5.1
The façade cannot be the same as other homes in the
area.
Area 3
4.20A.7
Street Townhouse Area
Applicability
4.20A.7.1 The Street Townhouse Area is shown as Area 3 on Map 1.
Intent
4.20A.7.2 To create a walkable interesting streetscape of townhouses that
promotes locally and regional relevant architecture while ensuring each
home is visually different.
Permitted Use Regulations
4.20A.7.3 The following uses are not permitted:
4.20A.7.3.1
Single-detached dwellings;
4.20A.7.3.2
Two-unit dwellings; and
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Development Standards
4.20A.7.4 Development must comply with the development standards in this
subsection.
Parking and Loading
4.20A.7.4.1
Parking is not permitted in the front or side yards when
a property abuts a laneway.
Dimensional Standards
4.20A.7.5 Development must comply with the dimensional standards in this
subsection.
Additional Yard Requirements
4.20A.7.5.1
The minimum site area is 396 square metres.
4.20A.7.5.2
The minimum front yard setback is 4.9 metres.
4.20A.7.5.3
The maximum front yard setback is 5.4 metres.
Design Standards
4.20A.7.6 Development must comply with the design standards in this subsection.
4.20A.7.6.1
Each façade must be unique and can only repeat for
every 9th home along the street.
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Map 1 Cypress Point Community Direct Control District (DC1-R2)
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(Bylaw No. 7-2018)
4.20B DC2-C1- Direct Control District for Central Downtown District
4.20B.1 Statement of Intent
To recognize and support the downtown area as the economic, cultural, and
historic hub of the City by making it an attractive place to invest, work, shop,
visit, and live consistent with the vision of the Swift Current Downtown Master
Plan.
4.20B.2 Permitted Principal Uses
In a DC2-C1 District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.20B2.1
All the buildings and/or uses permitted of a C1 - District.
4.20B.3 Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.20B.3.1 Cannabis Retail
4.20B.3.2 All the discretionary buildings and/or uses of a C1 - District.
4.20B.4 Development Standards
4.20B.4.1 The prescribed development standards of the Central Commercial
(C1) District shall apply, unless special provisions have been agreed
to and specified in a development agreement.
4.20B.4.2 Approval of Council shall not be required where the use and/or
development conforms to the permitted principal uses of the regular
district.
(Bylaw No. 9-2023)
4.20C DC3-C2- Neighbourhood Commercial District for Saskatchewan Valley
4.20C.1 Statement of Intent
To accommodate higher-density residential dwellings and commercial uses that
are generally compatible with each other and cater to the day-to-day living
requirements of the local neighbourhood.
4.20C.2
Permitted Principal Uses
In the DC3-C2 District, only the following uses of land and buildings shall be
permitted:
4.20C.2.1 all the buildings and/or uses permitted of a C2 District;
4.20C.2.2
apartment buildings;
4.20C.2.3
home-based businesses.
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4.20C.3
Discretionary Uses
The following discretionary uses of land and buildings may be permitted:
4.20C.3.1
All the discretionary buildings and/or uses of a C2 District.
4.20C.4
Development Standards
4.20C.4.1
Except for apartment buildings, the prescribed development
standards and site regulations of the C2 District shall apply, unless
special provisions have been agreed to and specified in a
development agreement.
4.20C.4.2
Apartment buildings shall comply with the prescribed development
standards and site regulations for multiple-unit dwellings in an R3
District, unless special provisions have been agreed to and
specified in a development agreement.
4.20C.4.3
Approval of Council shall not be required where the use and/or
development conforms to the permitted principal uses of the regular
districts.
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4.21 Inner City Areas
4.21.1
Statement of Intent
The Inner City Areas are the older areas designated to allow infill development
as defined in this Bylaw and as stated in the Development Plan Bylaw policies.
4.21.2
Inner City Areas
The Inner City Area shall be that area as shown on Schedule "C" which forms
part of this Bylaw.
4.21.3
Regulations
4.21.3.1
Single-detached, semi-detached and two-unit dwellings may be
moved into the City only within the designated Inner City Areas.
4.21.3.2
All move-in dwellings shall be compatible in age and
appearance with existing dwellings in the immediate area.
4.21.3.3
All move-in dwellings shall be inspected and approved by the
Building Inspector before a moving permit is issued. The
Building Inspector may impose conditions regarding repairs,
upgrading, orientation and/or any other item deemed necessary.
4.21.3.4
The fee for the inspection of move-in dwellings shall be set by
resolution of Council.
4.21.3.5
Mobile/manufactured homes shall not be permitted within the
Inner City Areas.
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PART FIVE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW
This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the
Minister of Government Relations and Aboriginal Affairs.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED AND READ a first time this 12th day of May, 2014.
READ a second time this 15th day of September, 2014.
READ a third time upon the consent of Council members present and
finally passed this 15th day of September, 2014.
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Schedule A - Contract Zone Districts
Bylaw No. 6 - 1996
(March 18, 1996)
Entrepreneurial
Centre
Lot 14, Block 1, (Plan 96SC05539) as per the proposed subdivision
plan prepared by the City of Swift Current Engineering Department
dated January 29, 1996. Minerals in the Crown.
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Schedule B
Exception/Relaxation to/of Development Standards
Pursuant to this Bylaw, the following sites have been granted exception to development
standards:
1
Lots 62 - 78, Block 7, Plan 73SC05543
Relaxation: Minimum required front yard shall be 6.0 metres.
2
Lots 18 - 21, Block 14, Plan 83SC05874
Relaxation: Minimum required front yard shall be 6.0 metres.
3.
Lot 8, and most Northerly 15 feet of the East Half of Lot 9, Block 73, Swift Current Plan
K-5486
Except:
Most Northerly 16 feet 8 inches in perpendicular width throughout of
Lot 8.
Secondary:
The most Southerly 33 feet 4 inches of the most Westerly 110 feet of
Lot 8.
Relaxation: Minimum required frontage of 14.74 metres.
4.
Lot 5, Block C, Plan 62SC03445
Relaxation minimum required front yard shall be 7.0 metres.
5.
Lot 18, Block 53, Plan 82SC11611
Relaxation:
Minimum rear yard shall be 4.0 metres for the sole purpose of enclosing
the existing sundeck.
6.
Bylaw No. 21 - 1994
(May 16, 1994)
Block Y, Plan 76SC00549
Relaxation: Minimum front yard setback shall be 9.0 metres for the sole purpose of
connecting two (2) buildings on this site in order that a Laundromat may be developed
within the facility.
7.
Bylaw No. 13 - 1995
(May 1, 1995)
Lot 7, Block 53, Plan B4312, being part of duplicate certificate of title 65SC02284.
Relaxation: Allow a free standing sign 8.53 metres high with two (2) faces not exceeding
a total of 22.0 square metres. The exception is granted because the total property area
contained on the title is 4,942.0 square metres and fronts on three (3) streets.
8.
Bylaw No. 30 - 1995
(August 8, 1995)
Lot 3, Block K, Plan DV1167 Relaxation: Minimum front yard shall be 2.75 metres and
the east side yard shall be 0.9 metres. This exception is allowed solely for the addition to
the existing house approved in July, 1995 and does not allow any further encroachments
into the front or east side yard.
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9.
Bylaw No. 19 - 1996
(August 6, 1996)
Lot 3, Block H, Plan DV1167
Relaxation: Minimum front yard shall be 4.95 metres.
10.
Bylaw No. 23 - 1996
(August 19,1996)
Lots 11 and 12, and Lot C, Block 13, Plan I2432 and Lot 13, Block 14, Plan I2432
Relaxation: Minimum front yard shall be 2.0 metres.
11.
Bylaw No. 10 - 1998
(April 6, 1998)
Lot 24, Block 140, Plan I2320
Relaxation: Minimum side yard shall be 1.5 metres.
12.
Bylaw No. 35 - 1998
(September 21, 1998)
Lot 3, Block 139, Plan 65SC11260
Relaxation: Minimum side yard shall be 1.5 metres.
13.
Bylaw No. 5 - 2005
(April 12, 2005)
Lot 26, Block 14, Plan 95SC05109
Relaxation: Minimum front yard shall be 3.0 metres.
14.
Bylaw No. 3 - 2008
(March 31, 2008)
Parcel A, Plan N1700
To allow a second free standing message board and sign standing 8.5m high
and 4m wide on the site of the Credit Union i-plex.
15.
Bylaw No. 5 - 2009
(April 13, 2009)
Lot 19, Block 60, Plan 98SC16073
Relaxation: Minimum Site Area shall be 230 square metres and the Minimum Site
Frontage shall be 7.6 metres
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16.
Bylaw No. 15 - 2009
(August 25, 2009)
Lot 27, Block B, Plan B4078
Relaxation:
off-street parking requirement from seven (7) stalls to five (5) stalls
17.
Bylaw No. 16 - 2009
(August 25, 2009)
Lot 11, Block 97, Plan AB368
Relaxation:
the required 3.0m (10ft) flanking sideyard setback to 1.45m (4'-9")
18.
Bylaw No. 1-2011
(January 10, 2011)
Lot 23, Block 57, Plan 98SC16073
To allow a free-standing sign to a height no greater than 4.2 metres on the site of the
Great Plains College.
19.
Bylaw No. 3-2011
(May 2, 2011)
Parcel PP, Plan 101779634 Ext 4; Parcel D, Plan 101779689 Ext 73;
Parcel B, Plan 101779677 Ext 22; Parcel A, Plan 101779656 Ext 14;
Parcel LL, Plan 101779599 Ext 6; Parcel G, Plan B4078 Ext 5; Parcel KK,
Plan 101779601 Ext 7
Relaxation: the minimum front yard setback from 7.6m to 0m
20.
Bylaw No. 12 - 2011
(July 11, 2011)
Lots 34A and 34B, Block 38, Plan 101947541; Lot 35, Block 38, Plan 76SC12869; Lots
36A and 36B, Block 38, Plan 88SC06977; and Lots 37 to 39, Block 38, Plan 76SC12869
Relaxation: the minimum site frontage to 10.6m
21.
Bylaw No. 11 - 2012
(July 9, 2012)
Parcel MM, Plan 101779612
Relaxation: the minimum front yard setback from 7.6m to 0m
22.
Bylaw No. 12 - 2013
(July 8, 2013)
Lot 17, Block B, Plan 102004153
To rezone from R3 - High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential District to R1S -
Single Detached Small Lot Dwelling Residential District.
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23.
Bylaw No. 10 - 2015
(July 20, 2015)
Lot G, Block 201, Plan 81SC06271;
Parcel Y, Plan K1723
To rezone from C3 - Highway Commercial District to M1 - Light Industrial District; and
Part of Parcel L, Plan 102111354
To rezone from RC - Reserve Commercial District to C3 - Highway Commercial District
24.
Bylaw No. 9 - 2016
(May 24, 2016)
Lots 1 to 12, Block D, Plan EA5715;
Lots A and B, Block 50, Plan EA5715;
Lots 12 to 17, Block 50, Plan G3601
To rezone from R1 - Single Detached Dwelling Residential District to R2 - Low Density Multi-
Unit Dwelling Residential District.
25.
Bylaw No. 4 - 2016
(March 29, 2016)
Parcel B, Plan 102188730
To rezone from PW - Parkway District to DC1-R2 - Direct Control Low Density Multi-Unit
Dwelling Residential District.
26.
Bylaw No. 1 - 2017
(January 30, 2017)
Springs Commercial Neighbourhood
To rezone from RC - Reserve Commercial District to R3 - High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling
Residential District and C3 - Highway Commercial District.
27.
Bylaw No. 1 - 2018
(January 29, 2018)
NE1/4 13-15-14-W3M
To rezone from UR Urban Reserve District to R3 - High Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Residential
District.
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28.
Bylaw No. 4 - 2019
(February 25, 2019)
Parcel E, Plan N2857, Ext 2
To rezone from UR - Urban Reserve District to M2 - Heavy Industrial District.
29.
Bylaw No. 5 - 2020
(June 15, 2020)
Lots 2 to 15, Block 14, Plan 83SC05874
To rezone from R1 to R1A - Single-Detached Dwelling Residential District.
30.
Bylaw No. 7 - 2021
(July 26, 2021)
NE ¼ 31-15-13-W3M
To rezone from R-C - Reserve Commercial District to R3 - High Density Multi-Unit
Dwelling Residential District; C3 - Highway Commercial District; and PW - Parkway
District.
30.
Bylaw No. 9 - 2023
(June 12, 2023)
Lots 1 and 2, Block B, Plan 101933759
To rezone from C3 - Highway Commercial District to DC3-C2 - Direct Control
Neighourhood Commercial District for Saskatchewan Valley.
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Schedule D
Development Fees
The following is a list of development application fees for the various forms of development in
the City. An application shall not be considered complete until all fees have been paid.
Fees for Development Permit Applications:
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No charge, except for applicable Building Permit fees, as stated in the City Building
Bylaw.
Zoning Applications/Bylaw Amendments/Discretionary Use Applications:
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$400.00 + GST
Minor Variances:
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$50.00
Conformity Certificates:
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$10.00
Development Appeals:
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$50.00
Moving Permits:
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$50.00
Sign Permit (Bylaw No. 15-2012)
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$50.00
Payment In Lieu of Off-Street Parking Facilities:
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$2,000.00 for each off-street parking space
Shipping Container Permits: (Bylaw No. 13-2011)
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Principal or Accessory: as per the permit fees specified in the Building Bylaw;
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Temporary: $50.00
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Extension to Temporary: $30.00
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ZONING MAP