Part 6 - Specific Development Regulations | City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

6.10 Backyard Housing

1.	Backyard Housing must comply with Table 1:

Table 1. Building Regulations
Subsection	Regulation	Value	Symbol
Height
1.1.	Maximum Height	6.8 m	-
Unless the following applies:
1.2.	Maximum Height where the Rear Lot Line Abuts a Site in a residential Zone that has a maximum Height of 12.0 m or less	4.3 m	-
Site Coverage
1.3.	Maximum Site Coverage	20%	-
Floor Area
1.4.	Maximum second Storey Floor Area per Dwelling	60.0 m²	-
Unless the following applies:
1.5.	Maximum second Storey Floor Area per Dwelling where the Backyard Housing complies with the Inclusive Design requirements of Section 5.50	70.0 m²	-
Building Length
1.6.	Maximum total length of any second Storey building wall containing Backyard Housing	15.0 m	-
Setbacks
1.7.	Minimum Setback	1.2 m	A
Unless 1 or more of the following applies:
1.8.	Minimum Rear Setback Abutting an Alley where there is no Garage or where a Garage door does not face the Alley	0.6 m	B
1.9.	Minimum Flanking Side Setback is the same as the minimum Flanking Side Setback in the underlying Zone	-	C
	Diagram for Subsections 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9			a
Building Separation
1.10.	Minimum distance between Backyard Housing buildings and other principal buildings on the same Site, except for other Backyard Housing buildings a	3.0 m	-
1.11.	Minimum distance between Backyard Housing buildings on the same Site a	0.9 m	-

2.

For the purposes of Subsection 1.4 and 1.5, Floor Area does not include:

2.1.	a maximum of 6.0 m² of the area covered by elevators and any associated landing area on each Storey; and
2.2.	a maximum of 6.0 m² of the area covered by internal stairs.

3.

Despite Subsection 1.7, the minimum Interior Side Setback for Backyard Housing is 0 m where:

3.1.

Backyard Housing development is built on 1 or more common Lot lines; or

3.2.

the 0 m Interior Side Setback is the same Setback as a Zero Lot Line Development and:

3.2.1.	the eaves are not closer than 0.9 m to the eaves of a building on an Abutting Lot; and
3.2.2.	roof drainage from the Backyard Housing is directed towards a Street, Alley, or private drainage system, and no roof leader discharge is directed to the maintenance easement area.

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4.

Despite the definition of Backyard Housing, where Backyard Housing is constructed prior to the construction of other principal buildings on a Site:

4.1.	it is not required to be located within a Rear Yard; and
4.2.	it must be located within the rear 50% of the Lot, as determined by the Rear Lot Line.

5.

Backyard Housing must not be subdivided from other principal Dwellings on a Site or be part of a Bare Land Condominium.

6.

On Corner Sites, Facade design and materials must wrap around the side of Backyard Housing to provide a consistent profile facing the Street and the Alley.

7.

All Facades must be articulated using 2 or more design techniques or features to minimize the perception of massing, eliminate large blank walls, and provide visual interest. Design techniques or features may include: variations in rooflines; vertical or horizontal building wall projection or recessions; visual breaks of building Facades into smaller sections; features such as windows, balconies, or porches; using a combination of finishing materials; or other similar techniques or features.

8.

Despite Subsection 7, for Backyard Housing less than or equal to 4.3 m in Height, only the Facades facing a Street or Alley must be articulated using 2 or more design features.

9.

Elevator access to a Rooftop Terrace is only permitted where the Dwelling complies with the Inclusive Design requirements of Section 5.50.

10.

Backyard Housing must provide a main entrance separate from a Garage door.

11.

Backyard Housing must provide a covered entrance feature over the main entrance.

12.

Backyard Housing Facades facing an Alley must have outdoor lighting that complies with Section 5.120.

6.20 Body Rub Centres

1.	At the time a Development Permit application is submitted, a Body Rub Centre must be located to provide minimum separation distances in compliance with Table 1:

Table 1. Minimum Separation Distance
Subsection	From approved or existing:	100 m (from Site to Site)	Must be on a separate Site
1.1.	Child Care Services	x
1.2.	Schools, limited to primary and secondary	x
1.3.	Health Care Facilities	x
1.4.	Bars		x
1.5.	Residential Uses		x
	From Sites Zoned:
1.6.	PS, PSN, or A	x

2.

For the purposes of Subsection 1, when measuring separation distances:

2.1

from Site to Site, the distance is measured from the closest point of the subject Site boundary to the closest point of another Site boundary, and not Zone boundaries.

Diagram for Subsection 2

Diagram for Section 6.10.2.1 - measuring separation distances

3.

A Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment must be submitted as part of a Development Permit application for Body Rub Centres, in compliance with Section 5.110, to the satisfaction of the Development Planner in consultation with the appropriate City department.

4.

The Development Planner may include recommendations of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment as conditions of a Development Permit for a Body Rub Centre, in compliance with Section 5.110.

6.30 Cannabis Retail Stores

1.	At the time a Development Permit application is submitted, a Cannabis Retail Store must be located to provide minimum separation distances in compliance with Table 1:

Table 1. Minimum Separation Distance
Subsection	From approved or existing:	200 m (from store to store)	200 m (from Site to Site)	100 m (from Site to Site)
1.1.	Cannabis Retail Stores	x
1.2.	Libraries		x
1.3.	Schools		x
1.4.	Community recreation facilities			x
1.5.	Provincial Health Care Facilities			x
1.6.	Sites designated as School Reserves			x
1.7.	Sites designated as Municipal and School Reserves			x
	From Sites Zoned:
1.8.	PS, PSN, or A			x

2.

For the purposes of Subsection 1, when measuring separation distances:

2.1.

from Site to Site, the distance is measured from the closest point of the subject Site boundary to the closest point of another Site boundary, and not Zone boundaries; and

2.2.

from store to store, the distance is measured from the closest point of the Cannabis Retail Store to the closest point of another Cannabis Retail Store.

Diagram for Subsection 2

3.

For the purposes of Subsection 1:

3.1.	the term "School" means a school as defined in subsection 1(1)(x)(i) to (iv) and (vi) of the Education Act;
3.2.	the term “community recreation facilities” means indoor municipal facilities used primarily by members of the public to participate in recreational activities conducted at the facilities, as defined by the Municipal Government Act; and
3.3.	the term “Provincial Health Care Facility” means a provincial health care facility as defined in Subsection 105(1)(e) of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation.

4.

The Development Planner may vary the minimum separation distance in Subsection 1.1 by up to 20.0 m. No other variance to Subsection 1 is permitted.

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5.

For Sites greater than 2.0 ha that are Zoned CG, CB, MU, or a Direct Control Zone, and do not contain a Library at the time a Development Permit application for a Cannabis Retail Store is submitted:

5.1.	Subsection 1.1 does not apply; and
5.2.	the distances specified in Section 105(3) of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation are expressly varied to 0 m.

6.

Section 105(3) of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation is expressly varied by Subsections 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2, and 5.2.

6.40 Child Care Services

1.

At the time a Development Permit application is submitted, a Child Care Service must:

1.1.	not be located in a building bay Abutting a Minor Industrial Use; and
1.2.	not be located on a Site Abutting a Site in the IH Zone or a Major Utilities Use.

2.

Where required, risk assessments for Child Care Services must be provided in compliance with Section 7.140.

3.

On-Site outdoor play spaces for Child Care Services must comply with the following:

3.1.	play spaces must be designed, located, Landscaped, and screened to enhance safety and mitigate a Nuisance from other on-Site Uses, waste collection areas, Surface Parking Lots, outdoor storage areas, queuing spaces, loading spaces, rail lines, Streets, Alleys, mechanical equipment and exhaust systems;
3.2.	play spaces must be located a minimum of 2.0 m away from mechanical equipment and exhaust systems;
3.3.	play spaces at ground level must be Fenced on all sides and all gates must be self-latching; and
3.4.	play spaces above ground level must have secure perimeter railings or walls with a minimum Height of 1.8 m.

4.

Despite Subsection 3.3, Fencing is not required where:

4.1.	outdoor play space is proposed to share existing play equipment on Sites Zoned PS and PSN; or
4.2.	an exemption is permitted by the Government of Alberta.

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6.50 Crematoriums

1.

At the time a Development Permit application is submitted, Crematoriums must be located to provide a minimum separation distance of 300 m from:

1.1.	Residential Uses;
1.2.	Child Care Services; and
1.3.	Schools, limited to primary and secondary.

2.

For the purposes of Subsection 1, when measuring the separation distance, the distance is measured from the closest point of the subject Site boundary to the closest point of another Site boundary, and not Zone boundaries.

Diagram for Subsection 2

3.

The Development Planner may, as a condition of a Development Permit, require that cremation systems be installed as per the manufacturer’s specification in order to mitigate a Nuisance.

6.60 Home Based Businesses

1.

Home Based Businesses may occupy a total maximum Floor Area of 60.0 m² of Accessory buildings on the Site.

2.

Any external appearance of a Home Based Business must be visually consistent with the principal Dwelling or Accessory building in which it operates, using techniques such as applying similar colours, materials, or architectural features.

3.

The maximum number of non-resident employees or business partners working on-site at any one time is 2.

4.

A maximum of 1 enclosed storage trailer occupying a maximum area of 5.5 m x 2.6 m is permitted to be stored outdoors for a Home Based Business.

4.1	The trailer must not be stored in the Front Yard, except on a Driveway.

5.

Commercial Vehicles operated by a Home Based Business are only permitted to park on-Site in compliance with Subsection 5 of Section 5.120.

6.

Industrial vehicles, equipment, and materials, and commercial equipment and materials are not permitted to be stored outdoors on a Site that contains a Home Based Business.

7.

Outdoor speakers and amplification systems are not permitted for a Home Based Business.

8.

Outdoor business activity is not permitted for a Home Based Business, except for Home Based Child Care.

9.

Dangerous Goods in type or quantity that are not typically used for residential purposes are not permitted to be used or stored as part of a Home Based Business.

10.

A Home Based Business must not create a Nuisance.

11.

Signs for Home Based Businesses are limited to Fascia Signs and must comply with Section 6.90.

12.

The Development Planner may impose conditions establishing the following on a Development Permit to mitigate potential Nuisances:

12.1.	any necessary mitigation measures described in Subsection 2 of Section 5.120;
12.2.	the hours of operation of a Home Based Business; and
12.3.	the number of people that may visit a Home Based Business concurrently.

6.70 Liquor Stores

1.	At the time a Development Permit application is submitted, a Liquor Store must be located to provide minimum separation distances in compliance with Table 1:

Table 1. Minimum Separation Distance
Subsection	From approved or existing:	500 m (from store to store)	100 m (from Site to Site)
1.1.	Liquor Stores	x
1.2.	Schools, limited to primary and secondary		x
	From Sites Zoned:
1.3.	PS, PSN, or A		x

2.

For the purposes of Subsection 1, when measuring separation distances:

2.1

from Site to Site, the distance is measured from the closest point of the subject Site boundary to the closest point of another Site boundary, and not Zone boundaries; and

2.2.

from store to store, the distance is measured from the closest point of the Liquor Store to the closest point of another Liquor Store.

Diagram for Subsection 2

3.

Despite Subsection 1.1, the minimum separation distance required between Liquor Stores does not apply to Sites located outside of the boundary shown in Appendix I, if:

3.1	at least 1 Liquor Store is located on a Site greater than or equal to 2.5 ha that is Zoned CG, CB, MU, or Direct Control; and
3.2.	the Liquor Stores are located on separate Sites.

4.

Despite Subsections 1.2 and 1.3, the minimum separation distance required between a Liquor Store and Schools, or between a Liquor Store and the PS, PSN, or A Zones, does not apply where the Liquor Store is located on a Site that is greater than 2.0 ha in size and zoned either MU, CG, or Direct Control.

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5.

No variance to Subsection 1 is permitted, except that, at the discretion of the Development Planner, the minimum separation distance to another Liquor Store may be varied to accommodate the temporary relocation of an approved Liquor Store within 500 m of its original location, where:

5.1.	the temporary location is not within 500 m of any other Liquor Store with a valid Development Permit;
5.2.	the Floor Area of the temporary location is not more than 50.0 m² larger than the total Floor Area of the original Liquor Store;
5.3.	the Development Permit is issued for a duration of 5 years or less; and
5.4.	the Development Permit expires upon the relocation of the existing approved Liquor Store back to its original location.

Appendix I

6.80 Lodging Houses and Supportive Housing

1.	A Residential Use in the form of Supportive Housing or a Lodging House must only be located in the following building types and only where those building types are permitted in the Zone: Backyard Housing, Single Detached Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Row Housing, or Multi-unit Housing.
2.	Despite Subsection 1, a Residential Use in the form of Supportive Housing may be located in a building containing, or which previously contained, a Hotel Use.
3.	Where a Residential Use is in the form of Supportive Housing or a Lodging House, the Use must comply with the regulations in the Bylaw for the applicable building type in which the Use is located.

6.90 Signs

To balance the need for signage and visual expression with safety and excellence in urban design, provide opportunities for the identification of businesses, organizations and buildings, enable opportunities for advertising to support the local economy, and to prevent excessive Sign proliferation to ensure that effectiveness of informational and identification signage is not undermined.

2.1.	Unless specifically exempt from the requirement to obtain a Development Permit, all Signs and any change to, or relocation of, an existing Sign must comply with the regulations of this Section.

3.1.

A Sign must be constructed so that it does not:

3.1.1.	due to its position, shape, colour, format or illumination, obstruct the view of, or be confused with, official traffic signage, signals or devices, as determined by the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning;
3.1.2.	display lights resembling the flashing lights associated with those used by police, fire rescue, ambulance and other emergency vehicles; or
3.1.3.	use spot or reflector lights directed at on-coming traffic or display travelling or flashing messages that create a hazard to traffic on a Street where the Sign is visible, as determined by the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning.

3.2.

A Sign must be located so that it does not interfere with Site access or circulation.

3.3.

Unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw, Signs are not permitted on Fences or Privacy Screens.

3.4.

A Sign Abutting or above a vehicle access, Driveway, Drive Aisle or path of travel intended for pedestrians and active mobility users, must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 2.5 m, except that this does not apply to:

3.4.1.

a Sign that projects less than 0.1 m from the building wall above or Abutting a path of travel intended for pedestrians and active mobility users, in which case the clearance must be less than 0.6 m; and

3.4.2.

a Sign that Abuts or is or above a vehicle access, Driveway or Drive Aisle that is a fire department access route, in which case the minimum clearance must be 5.0 m.

Diagram for Subsection 3.4.1 a

Diagram for Subsection 3.4.2 a

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3.5.

Signs requiring a Development Permit on a Site with a designated historical resource or that is listed on the Inventory of Historical Resources of Edmonton must be developed to the satisfaction of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for heritage planning.

3.6.

Landscaping must not be removed or damaged to:

3.6.1.	install a Sign;
3.6.2.	improve the visibility of a Sign;
3.6.3.	maintain a Sign; or
3.6.4.	remove a Sign.

3.7.

Despite Subsection 3.6, where the location of a proposed Sign conflicts with existing or approved Landscaping, Landscaping may be removed or relocated provided a Development Permit approving the removal or relocation of the existing or approved Landscaping is issued prior to the Development Permit application for the Sign being approved.

3.8.

A Sign must not be located on a parked vehicle or trailer on a Site where the primary purpose of the vehicle or trailer is the display of the Sign.

3.9.

Signs must be constructed so that the structural support elements are designed or concealed so as to appear as an integral part of the overall Sign design.

3.10.

Signs with Off-premises Advertising and Signs with Digital Copy are not permitted in the civic centre area bounded by 105 Avenue to the north, the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the south, 97 Street to the east, and 100 Street to the west, shown in Appendix I of this Section.

Sign Illumination Regulations

3.11.

The intensity of exposed bulbs on a Sign, excluding Signs with Digital Copy, must not exceed 1100 lumens.

3.12.

An illuminated Sign must not:

3.12.1.	shine or reflect light onto Abutting or adjacent Sites containing a Residential Use;
3.12.2.	face an Abutting or adjacent Residential Use or Health Care Facility; or
3.12.3.	be flashing or strobing.

3.13.

An illuminated Sign that:

3.13.1.	faces or is within a Protected Natural Area or Park; or
3.13.2.	faces a Residential Use,

must be turned off daily between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.

3.14.

Despite Subsection 3.13, a Sign may be illuminated between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM if the Sign contains On-premises Advertising associated with a business that operates during this period, and only while the business is in operation.

3.15.

Major Digital Signs and Minor Digital Signs must use automatic light level controls to adjust light levels under darkened outdoor conditions to reduce light pollution, in compliance with the following:

3.15.1.

Ambient light monitors must automatically adjust the brightness level of the Digital Copy area based on ambient light conditions. The level of ambient light must not be increased by more than 32 nits above ambient light conditions when measured from the Sign face at its maximum brightness, between sunset and sunrise, at those times determined by the Sunrise/Sunset calculator from the National Research Council of Canada.

3.15.2.

Brightness level of the Sign must not exceed 400 nits when measured from the Sign face at its maximum brightness, between sunset and sunrise, at those times determined by the Sunrise/Sunset calculator from the National Research Council of Canada.

Separation Distance Regulations

3.16.

To minimize Sign proliferation, the following regulations apply:

3.16.1.

Freestanding Signs, and Major Digital Signs and Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must not be closer than 45.0 m from another Freestanding Sign, or Major Digital Sign or Minor Digital Sign in the form of a Ground Sign on the same Site.

3.16.2.

Portable Signs are limited to Sites that have a Frontage greater than 30.0 m and must not be closer than 30.0 m from another Portable Sign on the same Site, except that:

3.16.2.1.

where a Site has a Frontage less than 30.0 m, a Portable Sign is permitted where the applicant submits written consent from the owner of an Abutting Site where the combined total Frontage of both Sites is greater than 30.0 m.

3.16.3.

Signs with a Digital Copy area greater than 8.0 m² and Signs with Off-premises Advertising, must be separated from a Sign with a Digital Copy area greater than 8.0 m² or a Sign with Off-premises Advertising in compliance with Table 3.16.3:

Table 3.16.3. Separation Distance
Subsection	Sign Area	Minimum separation distance
3.16.3.1	Less than 20.0 m²	100 m
3.16.3.2	20.0 m² to 40.0 m²	200 m
3.16.3.3	Greater than 40.0 m²	300 m

Maximum Development Permit Duration Regulations

3.17.

The maximum duration of the validity of a Development Permit for Portable Signs with On-premises Advertising is 365 days.

3.18.

The maximum duration of the validity of a Development Permit for Portable Signs with Off-premises Advertising is 90 days.

3.19.

The maximum duration of the validity for a Development Permit for Major Digital Signs or Minor Digital Signs is 5 years.

Measuring Height and Width for Signs

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3.20.

The Height of a Sign must be measured from the finished ground surface directly under the Sign to the highest point of the Sign, except:

3.20.1.

photovoltaic cells, Solar collectors and their accessory equipment installed on a Sign to provide electrical power solely to the Sign Area are excluded from the maximum Sign Height.

Diagram for Subsection 3.20 a

Comprehensive Sign Design Plan

3.21.

The width of a Sign must be measured across the face of the Sign perpendicular to the Height of the Sign, including the structure and other component parts.

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3.22.

A Development Permit for a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan, with a focus on human scale and people-focused Signs and promoting building identity is required for development on:

3.22.1.

a Site Zoned MU or MUN, or a Site Zoned CN that contains a Main Street Development, for any of the following types of development:

3.22.1.1.	Redevelopment of a Site.
3.22.1.2.	Construction of 1 or more new principal buildings.
3.22.1.3.	Exterior alteration of 1 or more building Facades.

3.22.2.

a Site in a Direct Control Zone, where the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan is required in the Zone.

3.23.

A Comprehensive Sign Design Plan must include coloured plans that identify:

3.23.1.	the Site context, including surrounding developments;
3.23.2.	the maximum number of Signs and their Sign Uses;
3.23.3.	the type of illumination;
3.23.4.	the proposed Sign Area; and
3.23.5.	the location of each individual Sign Use proposed as part of the development.

3.24.

In addition to the plans required in Subsection 3.23, a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan must include a statement that explains how the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan:

3.24.1.	achieves a human scale and people-focused design, as required in Subsection 3.21; and
3.24.2.	is compatible with the architectural character of the building and Site design.

3.25.

The Signs proposed in the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan must comply with any applicable Sign subsections.

3.26.

Where a Development Permit for a Comprehensive Sign Design Plan has been issued, all future Development Permit applications for Signs must comply with the Comprehensive Sign Design Plan.

Area of Applicability

4.1.

Subsection 4 applies to the following Zones:

4.1.1.	RS - Small Scale Residential Zone
4.1.2.	RSF - Small Scale Flex Residential Zone
4.1.3.	RSM - Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential Zone
4.1.4.	RM - Medium Scale Residential
4.1.5.	RR - Rural Residential Zone
4.1.6.	AG - Agriculture Zone
4.1.7.	FD - Future Urban Development Zone
4.1.8.	Any other Zone that refers to this Subsection.

4.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

Fascia Signs

4.3.

A maximum of 1 Fascia Sign is permitted for:

4.3.1.	each individual non-Residential Use;
4.3.2.	each individual Home Based Business, limited to an Identification Sign; and
4.3.3.	each individual building for the purposes of building identification.

4.4.

Fascia Signs may be illuminated, except that:

4.4.1.	illumination is limited to External Illumination only; and
4.4.2.	Fascia Signs for Home Based Businesses must not be illuminated.

4.5.

The top of a Fascia Sign must not extend above the Ground Floor.

4.6.

The maximum Sign Area for Fascia Signs is:

4.6.1.	3.0 m² for Fascia Signs other than for a Home Based Business; and
4.6.2.	1.0 m² for Fascia Signs for a Home Based Business.

Freestanding Signs

4.7.

A maximum of 2 Freestanding Signs are permitted on a Site with a Development Permit for a non-Residential Use.

4.8.

Freestanding Signs may be illuminated, except that:

4.8.1.

illumination is limited to External Illumination only.

4.9.

The maximum Sign Area for Freestanding Signs is 3.0 m².

4.10.

The maximum Height for Freestanding Signs is 1.8 m.

Portable Signs with On-premises Advertising

4.11.

A maximum of 2 Portable Signs are permitted on a Site with a Development Permit for a:

4.11.1.	Community Service Use;
4.11.2.	Child Care Service Use; or
4.11.3.	Library Use.

4.12.

Portable Signs may be illuminated, except that:

4.12.1.

illumination is limited to External Illumination only.

4.13.

The maximum Sign Area for Portable Signs is 3.0 m².

4.14.

The maximum Height for Portable Signs is 1.8 m.

Projecting Signs

4.15.

Each individual non-Residential Use located on the Ground Floor is permitted a maximum of 1 Projecting Sign per building Frontage.

4.16.

Projecting Signs may be illuminated, except that:

4.16.1.

illumination is limited to External Illumination only.

4.17.

The maximum projection of a Projecting Sign from the building wall is 1.5 m.

4.18.

The top of a Projecting Sign must not extend above the Ground Floor.

4.19.

The maximum Sign Area is 3.0 m².

Area of Applicability

5.1.

Subsection 5 applies to the following Zones:

5.1.1.	MUN - Neighbourhood Mixed Use Zone
5.1.2.	MU - Mixed Use Zone
5.1.3.	CN - Neighbourhood Commercial Zone
5.1.4.	RL - Large Scale Residential Zone
5.1.5.	Any other Zones that refer to this Subsection.

5.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

General Regulations

5.3.

No more than 4 total of the following Signs may be permitted on a Site:

5.3.1.	Freestanding Signs;
5.3.2.	Projecting Signs in the form of a Roof Sign;
5.3.3.	Major Digital Signs; and
5.3.4.	Minor Digital Signs.

Fascia Signs

5.4.

Fascia Signs may be illuminated.

5.5.

No portion of a Fascia Sign may be located above:

5.5.1.	the eaveline or roofline on a 1 or 2 Storey building; or
5.5.2.	the second Storey on a building that is greater than 2 Storeys.

5.6.

The maximum Sign Area for each individual Fascia Sign is 20.0 m².

5.7.

The total cumulative Sign Area for all Fascia Signs and Projecting Signs that are parallel to the building wall is a maximum of 50% of the Facade.

5.8.

Despite Subsection 5.5.2, 1 Fascia Sign per Facade may be located above the second Storey if:

5.8.1.

the Fascia Sign contains only On-premises Advertising;

5.8.2.

the Fascia Sign is an Identification Sign; and

5.8.3.

the Sign Area is less than or equal to 2.5% of the area formed by multiplying the clearance of the Sign from ground level by the length of the building wall.

Diagram for Subsection 5.8.3

5.9.

Where Fascia Signs contain Off-premises Advertising:

5.9.1.	they must be located on Sites greater than or equal to 1 ha; and
5.9.2.	they must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Freestanding Signs

5.10.

Freestanding Signs may be illuminated.

5.11.

Freestanding Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from the Interior Side Lot Line.

5.12.

The maximum Sign Area for Freestanding Signs is 20.0 m².

5.13.

The maximum Height for Freestanding Signs is 6.0 m.

5.14.

Where Freestanding Signs contain Off-premises Advertising:

5.14.1.	they must be located on Sites greater than or equal to 1 ha; and
5.14.2.	they must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Portable Signs

5.15.

Portable Signs may be illuminated.

5.16.

The maximum number of Portable Signs is 5 per Site, except that where the Site Frontage is greater than 300 m the Development Planner may consider a variance to the maximum number of Portable Signs.

5.17.

The maximum Sign Area for Portable Signs is 5.0 m².

5.18.

The maximum Height for Portable Signs is 3.0 m.

Projecting Signs

5.19.

Projecting Signs may be illuminated.

5.20.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is oriented perpendicular to the building wall:

5.20.1.

a maximum of 2 Projecting Signs is allowed for each individual Ground Floor establishment;

5.20.2.

a maximum of 1 Projecting Sign is allowed per building for the purpose of advertising businesses that do not have access at ground level;

5.20.3.

the maximum projection from the building wall is 2.0 m; and

5.20.4.

the top of a Projecting Sign must not be located:

5.20.4.1.	above the eaveline or roofline on a 1 or 2 Storey building; or
5.20.4.2.	above the second Storey on a building that is greater than 2 Storeys.

5.21.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is parallel to the building wall:

5.21.1.

No portion of the Projecting Sign may be located above:

5.21.1.1.	the eaveline or roofline on a building with 1 or 2 Storeys; or
5.21.1.2.	the second Storey on a building with greater than 2 Storeys.

5.21.2.

The maximum Sign Area for each individual Projecting Sign is 20.0 m².

5.21.3.

The total cumulative Sign Area for all Projecting Signs and Fascia Signs on a building is a maximum of 50% of the Facade.

5.22.

Where a Projecting Sign is in the form of a Roof Sign:

5.22.1.	it must be located on a Site greater than 2 ha;
5.22.2.	the maximum Sign Area for the Roof Sign is 20.0 m²; and
5.22.3.	the maximum Height of the Roof Sign must not exceed the maximum Height of the applicable Zone.

Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs

5.23.

Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs must be located on Sites greater than or equal to 1 ha.

5.24.

The maximum Height of Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs is 6.0 m.

5.25.

The maximum width of Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs is 8.0 m.

5.26.

Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

5.26.1.	They must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
5.26.2.	The maximum Sign Area is 10.0 m².
5.26.3.	The total cumulative Sign Area for these Signs on a building is a maximum of 25% of the Facade.

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5.27.

Minor Digital Signs and Major Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

5.27.1.	They must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
5.27.2.	The maximum Digital Copy area is 10.0 m².
5.27.3.	The maximum Sign Area is 20.0 m².
5.27.4.	Ground Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from the Interior Side Lot Line.

Area of Applicability

6.1.

Subsection 6 applies to the following Zones:

6.1.1.	CG - General Commercial Zone
6.1.2.	CB - Business Commercial Zone
6.1.3.	BE - Business Employment Zone
6.1.4.	Any other Zones that refer to this Subsection.

6.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

General Regulations

6.3.

Where the Site is less than 1 ha, no more than 4 total of the following Signs may be permitted on a Site:

6.3.1.	Freestanding Signs;
6.3.2.	Projecting Signs in the form of a Roof Sign;
6.3.3.	Major Digital Signs; and
6.3.4.	Minor Digital Signs.

Fascia Signs

6.4.

Fascia Signs may be illuminated.

6.5.

No portion of a Fascia Sign may be located:

6.5.1.	above the eaveline or roofline on a building with 1 or 2 Storeys; or
6.5.2.	above the second Storey on a building with greater than 2 Storeys.

6.6.

The maximum Sign Area for each individual Fascia Sign is 20.0 m².

6.7.

The total cumulative Sign Area for all Fascia Signs and Projecting Signs that are parallel to the building wall is a maximum of 50% of the Facade.

6.8.

Despite Subsection 6.5.2, 1 Fascia Sign per Facade may be located above the second Storey if:

6.8.1.

the Fascia Sign contains only On-premises Advertising;

6.8.2.

the Fascia Sign is an Identification Sign; and

6.8.3.

the Sign Area is less than or equal to 2.5% of the area formed by multiplying the clearance of the Sign from ground level by the length of the building wall.

Diagram for Subsection 6.8.3

6.9.

Where Fascia Signs contain Off-premises Advertising, they must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Freestanding Signs

6.10.

Freestanding Signs may be illuminated.

6.11.

Freestanding Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from the Interior Side Lot Line.

6.12.

The maximum Sign Area for Freestanding Signs is 20.0 m².

6.13.

The maximum Height for Freestanding Signs is 8.0 m.

6.14.

Where Freestanding Signs contain only On-premises Advertising:

6.14.1.

Despite Subsection 6.13, if the Freestanding Sign is not located within 60.0 m of a Site Zoned residential, the maximum Height is 10.0 m. The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

6.15.

Where Freestanding Signs contain Off-premises Advertising, they must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Portable Signs

6.16.

Portable Signs may be illuminated.

6.17.

The maximum number of Portable Signs is 5 per Site, except that where the Frontage is greater than 300 m the Development Planner may consider a variance to the maximum number of Portable Signs.

6.18.

The maximum Sign Area for Portable Signs is 5.0 m².

6.19.

The maximum Height for Portable Signs is 3.0 m.

Projecting Signs

6.20.

Projecting Signs may be illuminated.

6.21.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is oriented perpendicular to the building wall:

6.21.1.

The maximum projection from the building wall is 2.0 m.

6.21.2.

a maximum of 2 Projecting Signs are allowed for each individual Ground Floor establishment;

6.21.3.

a maximum of 1 Projecting Sign is allowed per building for the purpose of advertising businesses that do not have access at ground level; and

6.21.4.

the top of a Projecting Sign must not be located:

6.21.4.1.	above the eaveline or roofline on a building with 1 or 2 Storeys; or
6.21.4.2.	above the second Storey on a building with greater than 2 Storeys.

6.22.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is parallel to the building wall:

6.22.1.

no portion of the Projecting Sign may be located above:

6.22.1.1.	the eaveline or roofline on a building with 1 or 2 Storeys; or
6.22.1.2.	the second Storey on a building with greater than 2 Storeys;

6.22.2.

the maximum Sign Area for each individual Projecting Sign is 20.0 m²; and

6.22.3.

the total cumulative Sign Area for all Projecting Signs and Fascia Signs on a building is a maximum of 50% of the Facade.

6.23.

Where a Projecting Sign is in the form of a Roof Sign:

6.23.1.	the maximum Sign Area for the Roof Sign is 20.0 m²;
6.23.2.	the maximum Height of a Roof Sign must not exceed the maximum Height of the applicable Zone; and
6.23.3.	where the Roof Sign contains Off-premises Advertising, it must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Minor Digital Signs

6.26.

The maximum Height of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

6.26.1.

Despite Subsection 6.25, if the Minor Digital Sign is in the form of a Ground Sign and is not located within 60.0 m of a Site Zoned residential, the maximum Height of the Digital Copy is 8.0 m and the maximum Height of the Sign is 10.0 m. The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

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6.27.

The maximum width of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

6.28.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

6.28.1.	They must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
6.28.2.	The maximum Sign Area for each individual Wall Sign is 20.0 m².
6.28.3.	The total cumulative Sign Area for these Signs on a building is a maximum of 25% of the Facade.

6.29.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

6.29.1.	They must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
6.29.2.	The maximum Digital Copy area is 20.0 m².
6.29.3.	The total maximum Sign Area is 30.0 m².
6.29.4.	Ground Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from the Interior Side Lot Line.

Major Digital Signs

6.30.

The maximum Height of a Major Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

6.31.

The maximum width of a Major Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

6.32.

Major Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

6.32.1.	They must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
6.32.2.	The maximum Sign Area for each individual Wall Sign is 12.0 m².
6.32.3.	The total cumulative Sign Area for these Signs on a building is a maximum of 25% of the Facade.

6.33.

Major Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

6.33.1.	They must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
6.33.2.	The maximum Digital Copy area is 12.0 m².
6.33.3.	The total maximum Sign Area is 30.0 m².
6.33.4.	Ground Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from an Interior Side Lot Line.

Area of Applicability

7.1.

Subsection 7 applies to the following Zones:

7.1.1.	IM - Medium Industrial Zone
7.1.2.	IH - Heavy Industrial Zone
7.1.3.	Any other Zone that refers to this Subsection.

7.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

General Regulations

7.3.

Where the Site is less than 1 ha, no more than 4 total of the following Signs may be permitted on a Site:

7.3.1.	Freestanding Signs;
7.3.2.	Projecting Signs in the form of a Roof Sign;
7.3.3.	Major Digital Signs; and
7.3.4.	Minor Digital Signs.

Fascia Signs

7.4.

Fascia Signs may be illuminated.

7.5.

Where a Fascia Sign contains Off-premises Advertising:

7.5.1.	The maximum Sign Area for the Fascia Sign is 20.0 m² except that the Development Planner may vary the maximum Sign Area up to 40.0 m²; and
7.5.2.	The Fascia Sign must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Freestanding Signs

7.6.

Freestanding Signs may be illuminated.

7.7.

The maximum Sign Area for Freestanding Signs is 30.0 m² except that the Development Planner may vary the maximum Sign Area up to 40.0 m².

7.8.

Freestanding Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from the Interior Side Lot Line.

7.9.

The maximum Height for Freestanding Signs is 10.0 m.

7.10.

Where Freestanding Signs contain Off-premises Advertising, they must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Portable Signs

7.11.

Portable Signs may be illuminated.

7.12.

The maximum number of Portable Signs is 5 per Site, except that where the Site Frontage is greater than 300 m the Development Planner may consider a variance to the maximum number of Portable Signs.

7.13.

The maximum Sign Area for Portable Signs is 5.0 m².

7.14.

The maximum Height for Portable Signs is 3.0 m.

Projecting Signs

7.15.

Projecting Signs may be illuminated.

7.16.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is oriented perpendicular to the building wall:

7.16.1.	the maximum projection from the building wall is 2.0 m; and
7.16.2.	the top of a Projecting Sign must not be located above the Ground Floor.

7.17.

Where a Projecting Sign is not in the form of a Roof Sign and is parallel to the building wall:

7.17.1.

No portion of the Projecting Sign may be located above:

7.17.1.1.	the eaveline or roofline on a building with 1 or 2 Storeys; or
7.17.1.2.	the second Storey on a building with greater than 2 Storeys.

7.17.2.

The maximum Sign Area for each individual Projecting Sign is 20.0 m² except that the Development Planner may vary the maximum Sign Area up to 40.0 m².

7.18.

Where a Projecting Sign is in the form of a Roof Sign:

7.18.1.	the maximum Sign Area is 20.0 m²;
7.18.2.	the maximum Height must not exceed the maximum Height of the applicable Zone; and
7.18.3.	the Roof Sign must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.

Minor Digital Signs

7.19.

The maximum Height of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

7.20.

The maximum width of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

7.21.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

7.21.1.	They must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
7.21.2.	The maximum Sign Area for each individual Wall Sign is 20.0 m².
7.21.3.	The total cumulative Sign Area for these Signs on a building is a maximum of 25% of the Facade.

7.22.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

7.22.1.	They must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
7.22.2.	The maximum Digital Copy area is 20.0 m².
7.22.3.	The total maximum Sign Area is 30.0 m².
7.22.4	Ground Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from an Interior Side Lot Line.

Major Digital Signs

7.23.

The maximum Height of a Major Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

7.24.

The maximum width of a Major Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

7.25.

Major Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

7.25.1.	They must face an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
7.25.2.	The total cumulative Sign Area for these Signs on a building is a maximum of 25% of the Facade.
7.25.3.	The maximum Sign Area for each individual Wall Sign is 12.0 m².

7.26.

Major Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

7.26.1.	They must be located adjacent to an Arterial Road or a Collector Road.
7.26.2.	The maximum Digital Copy area is 12.0 m².
7.26.3.	The total maximum Sign Area is 30.0 m².
7.26.4.	The Ground Sign must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from an Interior Side Lot Line.

Area of Applicability

8.1.

Subsection 8 applies to the following Zones:

8.1.1.	PS - Parks and Services Zone
8.1.2.	PSN - Neighbourhood Parks and Services Zone
8.1.3.	PU - Public Utility Zone
8.1.4.	UF - Urban Facilities Zone
8.1.5.	Any other Zone that refers to this Subsection.

8.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

Fascia Signs

8.3.

Fascia Signs may be illuminated.

8.4.

The top of a Fascia Sign must not extend above the eaveline or roofline.

8.5.

The maximum Sign Area for Fascia Signs is 3.0 m² except that:

8.5.1.

Where the Sign is located 60.0 m or more from a Site Zoned residential and is facing an Arterial Road or a Commercial Zone, the maximum Sign Area is 20.0 m². The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

8.6.

A maximum of 25% of the Sign Area may be used for a sponsor’s name or Logo.

Freestanding Signs

8.7.

Freestanding Signs may be illuminated.

8.8.

Freestanding Signs must be located in a Yard Abutting a Street.

8.9.

A maximum of 2 Freestanding Signs are permitted on a Site.

8.10.

Freestanding Signs must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from an Interior Side Lot Line.

8.11.

The maximum Sign Area for Freestanding Signs is 20.0 m² and the maximum Height is 8.0 m, except that:

8.11.1.

Where the Freestanding Sign is located less than or equal to 60.0 m from a residential Zone and not separated by an Arterial Road, the maximum Sign Area is 3.0 m² and the maximum Height is 3.0 m. The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

8.12.

A maximum of 25% of the Sign Area may be used for a sponsor’s name or Logo.

Portable Signs

8.13.

Portable Signs may be illuminated.

8.14.

A maximum of 2 Portable Signs are allowed on a Site.

8.15.

The maximum Sign Area for Portable Signs is 5.0 m².

8.16.

The maximum Height for Portable Signs is 3.0 m.

Projecting Signs

8.17.

Projecting Signs may be illuminated.

8.18.

The maximum Sign Area for Projecting Signs is 3.0 m².

8.19.

The maximum projection from the building wall is 1.5 m.

8.20.

The top of a Projecting Sign must not extend above the eaveline or roofline.

Minor Digital Sign

8.21.

Minor Digital Signs must face away from Abutting Sites in residential Zones or Sites with existing Residential Uses.

8.22.

The maximum Height of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

8.23.

The maximum width of a Minor Digital Sign is 8.0 m.

8.24.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Wall Sign must comply with the following:

8.24.1.	The maximum Sign Area for Wall Signs is 3.0 m².
8.24.2.	The Wall Sign must face a Street.

8.25.

Minor Digital Signs in the form of a Ground Sign must comply with the following:

8.25.1.

They must be located in a Yard Abutting a Street.

8.25.2.

They must not be located within an Interior Side Setback and must be a minimum of 3.0 m from an Interior Side Lot Line.

8.25.3.

The maximum Digital Copy area is 8.0 m² except that:

8.25.3.1.

Where the Ground Sign is located less than 60.0 m from a residential Zone and not separated by an Arterial Road, the maximum Digital Copy area is 3.0 m². The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

8.25.4.

The total maximum Sign Area is 20.0 m² except that:

8.25.4.1.

Where the Ground Sign is located less than 60.0 m from a residential Zone and not separated by an Arterial Road, the maximum Sign Area is 3.0 m². The distance must be measured from the Sign location to the nearest point of the Site Zoned residential.

Area of Applicability

9.1.

Subsection 9 applies to the following Zones:

9.1.1.	UI - Urban Institution Zone;
9.1.2.	Direct Control Zone, unless otherwise stated in the Direct Control Zone;
9.1.3.	HA - Heritage Area Zone;
9.1.4.	Any other Zone that refers to this Subsection.

9.2.

Additional Sign regulations may also be listed within the applicable Zone or Specific Development Regulation. In case of a conflict between the regulations in the Zone or Specific Development Regulation and this Subsection, the regulations within the Zone or Specific Development Regulation take precedence.

9.3.

The Development Planner, when considering a Development Permit application for a Sign, must have regard for all or any of the following:

9.3.1.	the visual harmony and compatibility of the proposed Sign with the architectural character and finish of the development and with the design, location and appearance of other Signs on the development; and
9.3.2.	the Sign provisions of the Sign regulations applicable to the Zones abutting the Direct Control Zone Site where the proposed Sign is to be erected.

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6.100 Special Events

1.

Special Events, including set-up and take-down, can occur for a maximum of 45 consecutive days, except for Special Events specified in Subsection 6.9 of Section 7.120.

2.

Special Events for the purpose of seasonal plant sales Accessory to a non-Residential Use can occur for a maximum of 125 consecutive days.

3.

Outdoor lighting for Special Events must comply with Subsection 3 of Section 5.120.

4.

Outdoor waste collection areas for Special Events must be screened from view from Abutting Streets and Sites.

5.

Despite Section 5.10, temporary structures built for Special Events:

5.1.	must not exceed the maximum Height of the Zone;
5.2.	do not count toward the calculation of Site Coverage or Floor Area Ratio requirements of the Zone; and
5.3.	must comply with minimum Setbacks of the Zone where Abutting a residential Zone, except for Sites within the Downtown Special Area.

6.

After a Special Event, all event structures and materials must be removed from the Site and the Site must be returned to its original condition.

7.

Where provided, Signs associated with a Special Event are limited to Temporary Signs and Signs with an existing Development Permit and must:

7.1.	not contain Digital Copy, except for Signs with an existing Development Permit that allow for Digital Copy; and
7.2.	be located on the same Site as the Special Event for no longer than the duration of the Special Event.

8.

The Development Planner may consider a variance to Subsections 1 and 2, if the Development Planner is satisfied that the Special Event is compatible with the surrounding area and any other Uses located on or Abutting the Site. The Development Planner must consider:

8.1.	where the Special Event is located on the Site;
8.2.	the location, size and Height of temporary structures and Signs;
8.3.	whether the location and occurrence of a Nuisance will negatively affect nearby Residential Uses;
8.4.	screening and buffering; and
8.5.	hours of operation.

6.110 Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services

Location Criteria and Minimum Site Dimensions

1.

Where provided, Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services must be located:

1.1.	on a Corner Site Abutting a Collector Road or Arterial Road;
1.2.	on a Site equal to or greater than 1 ha; or
1.3.	in conjunction with any other commercial development on a Site Abutting a Collector Road or Arterial Road, in compliance with Subsection 12.

2.

Subsection 1 does not apply to Vehicle Support Services in an industrial Zone.

3.

The minimum Site Width and Site Depth for Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services is 30.0 m.

4.

Uses with Drive-through Services are not permitted in residential Zones.

Fuel Pump Islands and Canopy Regulations

5.

Fuel pump islands associated with Vehicle Support Services must:

5.1.	have a minimum Setback of 6.0 m from Abutting Sites, Streets, and Alleys;
5.2.	be located a minimum of 6.0 m from the outer edge of any Drive Aisle or lane intended to control traffic circulation on the Site; and
5.3.	be located a minimum of 6.0 m from the outer edge of any Landscaped island in Surface Parking Lots.

6.

Canopies over fuel pump islands must have a minimum Setback of 3.0 m, or the minimum identified in the underlying Zone, whichever is greater, from Abutting Sites, Streets, and Alleys.

Queuing Space Regulations

7.

Each queuing space associated with Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services must be a minimum of 6.5 m long and 3.0 m wide and queuing lanes must provide space for turning and vehicle movement.

8.

Vehicle Support Services in the form of automated car washes and Uses with Drive-through Services must provide a minimum of 5 inbound queueing spaces per individual establishment and 1 outbound queueing space per service bay exit.

8.1.	The 5 inbound queuing spaces for Food and Drink Services with Drive-through Services must be provided from where customers place their order.

Performance Standards and Minimizing On and Off-Site Impacts

9.

Where Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services are Abutting, or directly across an Alley from, a residential Zone or a Site with a valid Development Permit for a Residential Use, the development must:

9.1.	including queuing spaces, canopies, pump islands, Drive Aisles and other similar features, provide a minimum 7.5 m Setback from the Lot line that is facing the residential Zone or Residential Use;
9.2.	provide a solid wood screen Fence or equivalent, with a minimum height of 1.8 m to screen the view of vehicular traffic from the residential Zone or Residential Use; and
9.3.	provide a Landscape Buffer within the minimum 7.5 m Setback area described in Subsection 9.1, to screen and enhance the visual appearance of the development, and to minimize Nuisances.

10.

Vehicle Support Services in the form of automated car washes that are located on Sites Abutting, or directly across an Alley from, a residential Zone or a Site with a valid Development Permit for a Residential Use must:

10.1.

provide a minimum 15.0 m building Setback from the Lot line that is facing the residential Zone or Residential Use; and

10.2.

where the location and orientation of the automated car wash and associated mechanical components may create a Nuisance, provide mitigation measures, as identified in Subsection 11, necessary to ensure sounds associated with the automated car wash do not exceed 65 decibels between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m, or 50 decibels before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m., as measured at the Lot line facing the residential Zone or Residential Use.

11.

To determine appropriate mitigation measures, described in Subsection 10.2, which the Development Planner may impose as conditions on a Development Permit, applications for automated car washes specified in Subsection 10 must include a noise impact assessment with the following information:

11.1.	the anticipated noise impacts of the development as identified in the manufacturer's specifications; and
11.2.	noise attenuation measures necessary to comply with Subsection 10.2.

12.

Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services must be designed to minimize traffic circulation conflicts with other vehicles and pedestrians, and on and off-Site impacts through the location and orientation of:

12.1.	vehicle access;
12.2.	Drive Aisles;
12.3.	queuing spaces;
12.4.	drive-through service windows and speakers; and
12.5.	on-Site circulation,

to the satisfaction of the Development Planner, in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation services.

Additional Regulations for Mixed Use Zones and Main Street Developments

13.

Where provided on a Site with a Main Street Development or on a Site Zoned mixed use, Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services must comply with the following:

13.1.

Vehicle Support Services must be on a Site with at least 1 additional Use other than a Sign Use.

13.2.

Freestanding structures, fuel pump islands, Drive Aisles, Drive-through Services, and queueing lanes must:

13.2.1.

except where specified in Subsection 5.1, provide a minimum 3.0 m Setback from an Abutting Street and not extend past the Facade of the principal building closest to the Abutting Street; and

Diagram for Subsection 13.2.1

13.2.2.

unless otherwise specified, be located at the rear of the building on Interior Sites or on Corner Sites that Abut an Alley.

Diagram for Subsection 13.2.2

13.3.

Fencing, Landscaping or other similar measures must be provided to screen and soften the impact of Vehicle Support Services and Uses with Drive-through Services on adjacent development, Pathways, sidewalks and Streets, to the satisfaction of the Development Planner.

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