| a. |
The maximum density for residential development shall be 42 dwelling units/ha. |
| b. |
The minimum site area shall be 200 m2 for each residential dwelling unit. |
| c. |
The maximum height for residential buildings shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2½ storeys. |
| d. |
The maximum total site coverage for residential development shall be 40% with a maximum of 28% for a principal building and a maximum of 12% for accessory buildings. Garages and/or carports shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building. |
| e. |
Where a residential building is sited in a flanking manner and such that the building has no principal living room windows or habitable room windows facing the west, south or east, a landscaped yard of not less than 4.5 m in width shall be provided. |
| f. |
Where a residential building is sited such that the building has principal living room windows or habitable room windows facing west, south or east, a landscaped yard of not less than 7.5 m in width shall be provided. |
| g. |
The minimum building setback adjacent to the Norcen Pipeline shall be 15.0 m unless a lesser setback, to a minimum of 7.5 m, is agreeable to Norcen Pipeline Ltd. |
| h. |
A landscaped yard along the north property line shall be provided as follows: |
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| i. |
Where no on-site roadway access aisle is constructed between the north property line and any proposed residential building, a landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m in width shall be provided. This landscaped yard may be reduced to a minimum of 4.5 m in width where the residential buildings are sited such that no principal living room or habitable room windows face north; and |
| ii. |
Where an on-site roadway access aisle is constructed between the north property line and any proposed residential building, a landscaped yard a minimum of 4.5 m in width shall be provided. |
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| i. |
A uniform screen fence 1.8 m in height shall be provided along the south, east and west property line. |
| j. |
Landscaping treatment within the east and south yards shall consist of three deciduous trees a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and three coniferous trees a minimum height of 3.0 m for every 30.0 m of lineal yard. These groupings shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
| k. |
Landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of an equal mix of mature deciduous and coniferous trees. The deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 2.5 m. Two deciduous trees, two coniferous and five shrubs shall be provided per dwelling unit. The main intent of this landscaping shall be to screen the Private Outdoor Amenity Areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent sites and roadways. |
| l. |
A minimum Private Outdoor Amenity Area at grade of 30 m2 (322.9 sq. ft.) per dwelling shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| m. |
Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| n. |
Development in the District shall comply with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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| i. |
all exterior finishing materials must be of good quality, durable and attractive in appearance with consistent treatment on all faces of a building; and |
| ii. |
a harmonious architectural and landscaping theme shall be created through the exterior treatment of buildings (i.e., materials, colours and designs) on the site and through the use of landscaping techniques and planting materials, which are compatible with the residential context of the development and which ensure an appropriate transition and buffering between the residential development on the site and the commercial uses on the site to the south. |
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| o. |
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 4h, 4i, and 4j of this district. |
| p. |
The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit, 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 Letter of Credit 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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| q. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Storage, loading and trash collection areas shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.1 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| r. |
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. |
| s. |
The alignment of the pipeline within that portion of the pipeline right-of-way adjacent to this site shall be demarcated prior to any surface disturbances being undertaken within or near the pipeline right-of-way. |
| t. |
Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 79 inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| u. |
Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| v. |
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 adversely affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties. |
