DC2 101

Tawa - south of 31 Avenue, between 62 and 66 Streets

Bylaw 8367 (November 12, 1986)

To establish a site specific development control district to accommodate neighbourhood convenience commercial uses, including a private club and major indoor amusement establishment to be utilized for community fund-raising efforts, and to establish sensitive site development regulations that will ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.

This DC5 District shall apply to Lot 2 and Lot 1 PUL, Block 5, Plan 822 0154; located south of 31 Avenue, between 62 and 66 Streets, Tawa, Mill Woods.

a. Commercial Schools
b. Convenience Retail Stores
c. Daytime Child Care Services
d. Gas Bars
e. General Retail Stores
f. Health Services
g. Indoor Participant Recreation Services
h. Minor Eating and Drinking Establishments
i. Minor Secondhand Stores with a gross floor area less than 275 m2 (2,960 sq. ft.)
j. Minor Service Stations
k. Minor Veterinary Services
l. Personal Service Shops
m. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services
n. Religious Assemblies
o. Residential Sales Centre
p. Major Amusement Establishments
q. Private Clubs
a. The maximum gross floor area of any individual business premise shall not exceed 275 m2 (2,960.07 sq. ft.). Notwithstanding the above, the Development Officer may allow the gross floor area of any individual business up to a maximum gross floor area of 1000 m2 (10,763.90 sq. ft.), except that a grocery store or supermarket may be permitted to a maximum gross floor area of up to 2500 m2 (26,989.75 sq. ft.), where, in his opinion, and on the advice of the City Engineer such a development would not affect traffic circulation on the site or the function of adjacent roadways.
b. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0.
c. A minimum landscaped yard of 3 m (9.84 ft.) shall be required adjacent to 66 Street, 62 Street and 31 Avenue.
d. A minimum yard of 3 m (9.84 ft.) shall be required along the southern boundary of the site.
e. A minimum building setback of 6 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided from the property line adjacent to 66 Street and 62 Street.
f. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service, or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, storage, and trash collection areas shall be located to the rear or sides of the principal building and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites, public roadways, or light rail transit lines in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3. If the rear or sides of a site are used for parking, an outdoor service or display area or both, and abut a Residential District or a lane servicing a Residential District, they shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3.
g. The maximum building height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2½ storeys.
h. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79D and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
i. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Section 5079 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
j. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 5079 of the Land Use Bylaw and the provisions of this District, if, in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the general purpose of this district and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
a. The following regulations shall apply to Private Clubs and Major Amusement Establishments:
 
i. The total maximum permitted gross floor area for Private Clubs and Major Amusement Establishments shall not exceed 767 m2 (8,256.2 sq. ft.) for the site as a whole, and the maximum permitted gross floor area for Major Amusement Establishments shall not exceed 604 m2 (6,502 sq. ft.). Any Major Amusement Establishment shall be operated in conjunction with a Private Club;
ii. Any eating and drinking facility associated with a Private Club shall be limited to a maximum seating capacity of 75 seats;
iii. There shall not be more than one Private Club and one Major Amusement Establishment on the site; and
iv. A minimum of 50% of the underground parking spaces shall be provided for the use of patrons of the Private Club and Major Amusement Establishment, unless other parking arrangements are made to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with the City Engineer.
b. Indoor Participant Recreation Services should be limited to athletic clubs and health and fitness clubs.
c. Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.
d. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.
e. Gas Bars shall be developed in accordance with Section 82 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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