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The maximum gross floor area of any individual business premise shall not exceed 275 m2 (2,960.7 sq. ft.), except that the Development Officer may allow an individual business premise to have a gross floor area up to 465 m2 (5,005 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 building height shall not exceed 6 m nor one storey. |
| c. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 0.50. |
| d. |
A minimum landscaped yard of 6 m shall be required adjacent to the north and west property lines of the site. This required yard shall be heavily landscaped with mature evergreens, a minimum of 3 m in height and deciduous trees, a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm, so as to substantially screen the site from the residential areas to the west and north. |
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A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south and east property lines of the site. |
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Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, a minimum of 1.8 m in height, shall be provided adjacent to the west, south and north property lines of the site. |
| g. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display areas shall be permitted within a required yard. 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. |
| h. |
Signs shall 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 eastern frontage of the site, a minimum of 30 m from the north property line 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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| i. |
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 of a residential design character and 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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| j. |
Development in the District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| k. |
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50 to 79, inclusive, 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. |
| l. |
The Development Officer 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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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 in a healthy condition two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping. |
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