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Overall site development for apartment housing shall be in accordance with the criteria and principles for apartment housing which follow in Appendix I. |
b. |
Maximum residential density shall be 20 dwelling units. |
c. |
The maximum total floor area ratio shall be 1.3. |
d. |
Maximum height shall not exceed 14 metres ( 45.9 ft.) nor three storeys, with the exception of architectural or other roof features which shall not exceed 16 (52.4 ft.) metres in height. |
e. |
A minimum private outdoor amenity area of 7.5 square metres (80.74 sq. ft.) per dwelling shall be provided. |
f. |
The minimum landscaped yard to the north side of Lot 3 shall be 3.5 m (11.3 ft.). |
g. |
The minimum landscaped yard on the south side of Lot 1, shall be 6 m (19.65 ft.) and on the west side of Lots 1, 2 and 3, shall be 4.5 m (14.76 ft.). |
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Landscaped yards as required in 4, (g and h) above, shall be provided as follows: |
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For 4(f) above, a minimum of one coniferous and one deciduous trees for every 46 m2 (495 sq. ft.). |
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For 4(g) above, a minimum of one coniferous and one deciduous tree and five shrubs shall be provided for every 46 m2 (495 sq. ft.) of this required yard. |
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Development shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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all exterior finishing materials must be of a high quality, durable and attractive in appearance; all exposed building faces shall have consistent and harmonious exterior finishing materials which shall include architectural elements to reinforce the architectural character of the neighbourhood; |
ii. |
on-site security and building lighting must be situated and designed such that the illumination is directed downwards and no direct rays of light are directed outward from the site; |
iii. |
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 |
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porches, bay windows and balconies may project up to 2 m (6.56 ft.) into the required yards. |
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To ensure that a high standard of appearance is achieved for the entire site, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial Development Permit application for approval by the Development Officer in consultation with the Parks and Recreation Department. Such landscaping plans shall be in accordance with Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw and shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
k. |
Uniform screen fencing of a solid design and a minimum of 1.8 m (6 ft.) in height shall be provided along the west and north lines to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
l. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required area. Parking, loading and trash collection areas shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. |
m. |
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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if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City for its use absolutely; and |
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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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Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 79.1 to 79.9, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw. |
o. |
Developments in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 to 70, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw, where such General Development Regulations have not been superseded by the Development Criteria of this District. |
p. |
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to the General Development Regulations contained in Section 50 to 79, inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw and the other Development Criteria provisions set forth in this District, if, in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the General Purpose of the District and would not adversely affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbourhood properties. |