| a. |
The maximum total site density shall not exceed 42.0 units per hectare (17.0 units/ac.). |
| b. |
The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m nor 2½ storeys. |
| c. |
The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40% with a maximum of 28% for the principal building and a maximum 12% for garages. Garages shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building. |
| d. |
The minimum site area shall be 200 m2 for each residential dwelling unit. The minimum site width shall be 6 m for each row housing end dwelling which is not a semi-detached dwelling, and 5 m for each row housing internal dwelling. |
| e. |
A linked or row housing building shall not contain more than five (5) dwellings. |
| f. |
A hard surfaced access pad shall be provided in front of the garage to be a minimum width of 5.5 m, except for single garages the access pad shall be a minimum of 3.0 m. |
| g. |
Trash storage and collection areas shall be permitted to locate within the western yard in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent residential sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| h. |
Continuous screen fencing of a solid design, 1.8 m high shall be provided along the northern, western and southern property lines, and a maximum of 1.8 m in height along the eastern property line. |
| i. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m in width, shall be required adjacent to the northern and southern property lines. The landscaping of these yards shall include the planting of mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m in height, and deciduous trees a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm, so as to substantially screen the site from the adjacent areas proposed for semi-detached residential development and neighbourhood convenience commercial development to the north and south respectively. These trees shall be planted together with a mixture of deciduous shrubs in groupings acceptable to the Development Officer. As a minimum one tree shall be provided for every 4.0 lineal metres of yard and the proportion of deciduous to evergreen trees planted shall be 60:40. The main intent of this landscaping is to screen the outdoor amenity areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent sites. |
| j. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 2.5 m in width shall be required adjacent to the western property line. This yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m in height, for every 4.0 m of lineal yard. |
| k. |
A landscaped yard, an average width of 5.0 m and not less than a minimum width of 4.5 m shall be required adjacent to the eastern property line of the site. The required landscaping shall consist of mature trees for every 4.0 m of lineal yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height required of 3.0 m. |
| l. |
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m shall be required for buildings fronting onto an internal private roadway. Landscaping shall include an equal mix of mature coniferous and deciduous trees - one per unit with a mixture of shrubs. |
| m. |
To ensure that a high standard appearance and a sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses are achieved a detailed landscaping plan 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), 4(j), 4(k) and 4(l) of this District. |
| n. |
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 a 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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| o. |
An Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 sq. m per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| p. |
Separation Space shall be provided in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| q. |
The overall design and finish of buildings shall comply with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer: |
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| i. |
building roofs shall be sloped and be finished with materials which are compatible with the roofing material on surrounding homes and shall include but not be limited to cedar shakes, asphalt shingles or clay tiles; |
| ii. |
all exposed building faces shall be finished in a compatible and harmonious manner with exterior finishes which may include, but not be limited to brick, stucco, or other high quality masonry materials and cedar, vinyl or other appropriate siding materials of durable quality, attractive in appearance and used either separately or in combination; and |
| iii. |
a harmonious architectural and landscaping theme shall be created through the exterior treatment of buildings (i.e., materials, colours and design) on the site and through the use of landscaping techniques and planting materials which are compatible with the residential context of the surrounding residential area, 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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| r. |
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard, except as provided for under clause 4(g). |
| s. |
Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79B and in accordance with the general provision of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| t. |
Resident vehicular parking shall be designed as an integral part of the dwelling. Guest parking shall be in accordance with Schedule 66A of the Land Use Bylaw. |
| u. |
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. |
| v. |
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 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 affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of neighbouring properties. |
