| a. |
The maximum gross floor area of any individual business premise shall not exceed 275 m2. The Development Officer may allow an individual business premises to have a gross floor area of up to 1,000 m2 provided that, in the opinion of the Development Officer, the proposed business is primarily intended to serve residents of the neighbourhood and would not adversely affect the amenity and enjoyment of adjacent residential land uses. |
| b. |
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0. |
| c. |
The maximum building height shall not exceed 6 m nor one storey, except for a Religious Assembly use which shall not exceed 10 m nor 2 1/2 storeys. |
| d. |
A minimum building setback of 6 m, except for those uses specified in Clause 5(d), shall be required adjacent to the north and east property lines of the site. |
| e. |
A minimum building setback of 7.5 m shall be required from the pipe located within the pipeline right-of-way crossing the southwest portion of the site. In addition, a minimum building setback of 2.0 m shall be required from the pipeline right-of-way. |
| f. |
Ventilation holes, at a maximum spacing of 9.0 m intervals, shall be required along the length of the pipeline right-of-way to the satisfaction of the pipeline operator. |
| g. |
All surface disturbances on or within the vicinity of the pipeline right-of-way shall be undertaken in a manner acceptable to the pipeline operator and be in accordance with the 'Pipeline Crossing Agreement' between the developer and pipeline operator. |
| h. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 3 m, shall be required adjacent to the west and south property lines of the site. The landscaping of these yards shall include the planting of a minimum of three deciduous trees (a minimum of 7.5 cm in caliper), three coniferous trees (a minimum of 3 m in height) and 10 shrubs for each 30 m of frontage, planted in groupings that enhance the overall appearance of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
| i. |
Notwithstanding Clause 4.h), a landscaped yard a minimum of 4.5 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the south and west property lines, opposite that portion of the site used for a Gas Bar, Minor Service Station or Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services building, or buildings, and the associated queuing/manoeuvring aisles. This yard shall be landscaped with a minimum of six coniferous trees (a minimum of 3.0 m in height), three deciduous trees (a minimum caliper of 7.5 cm) and 10 shrubs for each 30 m of frontage, planted in groupings that enhance the overall appearance of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
| j. |
A minimum landscaped yard of 4.5 m shall be required adjacent to the east and north property lines of the site. This required yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees a minimum 3 m in height, and deciduous trees a minimum caliper of 7.5 cm, so as to substantially screen the site from the adjacent areas designated for residential development. These trees shall be planted at minimum intervals of 4.6 m. |
| k. |
Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, a minimum of 1.8 m in height, shall be provided adjacent to the north and east property lines of the site. |
| l. |
To ensure that a high standard appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses are achieved, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for approval by the Development Officer which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, comply with the landscaping requirements specified by Clauses 4.h), 4.i) and 4.j) of this District. |
| m. |
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 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 security 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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| n. |
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 residential development, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, and shall be screened from view of any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| o. |
Signs may be allowed in this District in accordance with Schedule 79D and the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw and the following additional criteria: |
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| i. |
freestanding signs shall be limited to placement along the southern and western frontage of the site, with the signs on the western frontage being no more than 30 m from the south property line of the site; and |
| ii. |
the design, placement, and illumination of signage shall be consistent with the intended residential character of the area and such that there is no adverse visual impact on surrounding residential properties, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
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| p. |
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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| i. |
all buildings shall have sloped roofs, 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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| q. |
Any exterior lighting of the site shall be designed so that the lighting is directed away from the adjacent residential development to the east and north and the intensity of illumination shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the site. |
| r. |
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. |
| s. |
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 amenity, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties. |
