DC2 197

Westmount - south side of Jasper Avenue between 124 Street and 125 Street.

Note:

Bylaw 9370 (January 30, 1990) - Provisions for Lot 2, Block 35, Plan RN22 in DC2.197 were superseded by Charter Bylaw 19258 DC2.1106 on April 28, 2020

 

To provide a Site Specific Development Control District to expand the uses of the RF1 (Single Detached Residential) District to include "Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Low Intensity Specialty Retail Stores", and "Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Personal Service Shops", with appropriate development criteria for such uses to better achieve land use compatibility with adjacent residential uses.

Lot 1 and part of 2, Block 35, Plan XXII, RL 2; located on the south side of Jasper Avenue between 124 Street and 125 Street; Westmount, Groat Estate.

a. Single Detached Dwellings
b. Homecrafts
c. Offices-in-the-Home
d. Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Personal Service Shops
e. Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Low Intensity Specialty Retail Stores
a. Development shall comply with the RF1 regulations contained in Sections 110.4 and 110.5 of the Land Use Bylaw.
b. In considering an application for the Use Class "Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Personal Service Shops", there shall be no expansion of this Bylaw. Any facade or exterior building treatment shall maintain the single detached appearance.
c. In considering an application for the Use Class "Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Low Intensity Specialty Retail stores there shall be no expansion of this Use Class beyond the building as existing at the time of the adoption of this Bylaw. An facade or building exterior treatment shall maintain the single attached appearance. The Development Officer shall ensure the commercial activity is restricted to retail purposes. Further, the Development Officer may refuse such application if in his opinion it will result in increased traffic, noise and activity normally associated with general retail uses.
d. The following provisions also apply to Use Classes 3(d) Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Personal Service Shops and 3(e) Conversion of Single Detached Dwellings to Low Intensity Specialty Retail Stores.
 
i. Loading, storage, and trash collection areas shall be located to the rear or side of the principal building and shall be screened from view from adjacent sites;
ii. 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:
 
A. 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
B. 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.
e. Any development shall comply with Section 811 North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Protection Overlay of the Land Use Bylaw.
f. Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79A and in accordance with general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw.
g. Development in this District will be evaluated with respect to compliance with the general development regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
h. 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, enjoyment and value of neighbouring properties.

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