| a. |
The maximum gross floor area of any individual business premise shall not exceed 275 m2 (2,960.07 sq. ft.), except that the Development Officer may allow an individual business premise to have a gross floor area of 371.6 m2 (4,000 sq. ft.) if in his opinion the proposed business is primarily intended to serve residents of the neighbourhood and surrounding area. |
| b. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 2.0. |
| c. |
The maximum building height shall not exceed 8.5 m nor two storeys. |
| d. |
A minimum yard of 3 m shall be required where the site abuts 82 Street and along the northern property line of the site. A berm a minimum of .78 m in height shall be required in these yards, such berm to be landscaped with trees and shrubs so as to screen the view of parking from the adjacent roadways. |
| e. |
A minimum yard of 4.6 m shall be required where the rear or side lot line of the site abuts the lot line of an adjacent residential district. |
| f. |
A minimum building setback of 6 m shall be required along 160 Avenue. |
| g. |
Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, a minimum of 2 m in height shall be provided along the entire length of the east and south property lines of the site. |
| h. |
Substantial landscaping shall be provided along the east and south property lines of the site, inside the screen fencing and in other areas on the site, to ensure a high standard of appearance and provide a transitional buffer to the adjacent residential development. |
| i. |
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 not be located adjacent to the residential areas and shall be screened from view from the adjacent sites and the public roadways. |
| j. |
Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines: |
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| i. |
the exterior building finishes shall reflect the predominant material used in the adjacent developments, including, but not limited to brick, cedar, split stone and concrete. |
| ii. |
building roofs shall be designed and finished with cedar shakes, clay tiles, asphalt shingles or other material to reflect a residential aspect. |
| iii. |
the colour of the exterior finishing materials shall be limited to muted earth tones with strong colours to be used as accents, and |
| iv. |
mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be screened from the public view or incorporated in the building structure. |
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| k. |
Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Sign Schedule 59E and in accordance with Section 59.1 to 59.3 inclusive, of the Zoning Bylaw. |
| l. |
Development in this district shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations contained in Section 50 to 99 inclusive of the Zoning Bylaw. In this evaluation, the Development Officer may grant relaxations to the General Regulations and the provisions of this District if, in his opinion, the variance would be in keeping with the general purpose of this district, and would not adversely affect the amenities, use, enjoyment and privacy of adjoining properties. |
