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The maximum gross floor area of any individual business premise shall not exceed 275m2 (2,960.07 sq. ft.), and the maximum gross floor area of Convenience Retail Stores, Gas Bars, Minor Service Stations and Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services shall be 520 m2 (5,597.4 sq. ft) if constructed as an integrated development. The Development Officer may allow an individual business premise to have a gross floor area up to 1,000 m2 (10,763.90 sq. ft.) provided that in his opinion the proposed business is primarily intended to serve residents of the neighbourhood and would not adversely affect the amenity and enjoyment of the surrounding residential land uses. |
| b. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0. |
| c. |
The maximum building height shall not exceed 6 m (19.7 ft.) nor one storey. |
| d. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3 m (9.84 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the southern and western property lines of the site. |
| e. |
A minimum landscaped yard of 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the east property line of the site. A minimum building setback of 6 m (19.7 ft.) except for those uses specified in Clause 5(e), shall be required adjacent to the east property line of the site. This required yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) in height, and deciduous trees a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm (3 in.), so as to substantially screen the site from the adjacent area designated for single detached residential development. These trees shall be planted at minimum intervals of 4.6 m (15 ft.). |
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A minimum landscaped yard of 4.5 m (14.8 ft.) shall be required adjacent to the north property line of the site. This required yard shall be landscaped with at least ten coniferous trees a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) in height, as well as a mix of coniferous and deciduous shrubs, so as to enhance the appearance of the site and to substantially screen it from the adjacent area to the north designated for single detached residential development. |
| g. |
Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, a minimum of 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) in height, shall be provided adjacent to the east property line of the site. |
| h. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display areas shall be permitted within a required year. Loading, storage and trash collection areas shall be located in a manner that minimizes their impact on adjacent single family development, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| i. |
Signs may be allowed in this District in accordance with Schedule 79D and the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw and the following additional criteria: |
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freestanding signs shall be limited to placement along the southern and western frontages of the site, a minimum of 30 m from the east and north property lines of the site; and |
| ii. |
the design, placement and illumination of signage shall be consistent with the intended residential character of the development and such that there is no adverse visual impact on surrounding residential properties, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
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| j. |
The overall design and finish of buildings shall achieve a residential character through compliance with the following criteria, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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all buildings shall have sloped roofs, except that sloped roofs shall not be required for Convenience Retail Stores, Gas Bars, Minor Service Stations and Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services if constructed as an integrated development and sited in accordance with Clause 5(e) of this district. All sloped roofs shall be finished with cedar shakes, asphalt shingles, clay tiles or other roofing materials which are consistent with the roofing materials and colours generally associated with single detached residential development; |
| ii. |
all mechanical equipment on the roof of any building shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building, or concealed by incorporating it within the building roof; and |
| iii. |
all exposed building faces shall be finished in a consistent and harmonious manner, with exterior finishes limited to muted earth tones and with strong colours limited to use as accents. Exterior finishing materials shall be consistent with those generally associated with single detached residential development and may include brick or other masonry materials. |
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| k. |
Development in the District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Section 50 to 79, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| l. |
The development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50 to 79 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. |
| m. |
The Development Office shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit or a performance bond, in the amount of 100% of the established landscaping cost, the conditions of the security being that: |
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| i. |
if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after the completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City, for its use absolutely; and |
| ii. |
the Development Officer shall not release the Landscaping Bond until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping. |
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