Part 5 - General Development Regulations

5.10 Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures

 

1. Any Use may be Accessory to a listed Use in the Zone, if the Use complies with the definition of Accessory in the Bylaw.
2. Despite Subsection 1, Signs must not be approved as an Accessory Use. 
3. An Accessory building or structure must not be used for residential living purposes.
4. Where a building or structure on a Site is attached to a principal building: 
 
4.1. by a roof; or
4.2. by a floor or a foundation greater than 1.0 m above Grade,
it is a part of the principal building and is not an Accessory building.
5. Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, an Accessory building or structure on a Corner Site or a Double Fronting Site is subject to the Front Setback requirements for the Site as specified by Section 5.130 of this Bylaw.
6. An Accessory building or structure in a non-residential Zone must comply with the development regulations of the underlying Zone. 
7. For Zero Lot Line Development, an Accessory building or structure must not encroach on the easement area, except for eaves and footings as permitted by a private easement.
8. Unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw, Accessory buildings or structures located in residential Zones must comply with Table 8:
Table 8. Accessory Building or Structures Regulations
Subsection Regulation Value Symbol
8.1. Maximum Height 4.3 m -
8.2. Maximum Site Coverage 20% -
Setbacks
8.3. Minimum Setback 0.6 m A
Unless 1 or more of the following applies:
8.4. Minimum Setback from the Garage door of a detached Garage where the door faces an Alley 1.2 m B
8.5. Minimum Rear or Interior Side Setback for an Accessory building that has a maximum Height less than or equal to 2.4 m measured to the peak of the roof 0 m -
8.6. Minimum Setback between an Accessory building and at least 1 Interior Side Lot Line where a Site is developed as Reverse Housing 1.2 m C
 

Diagram for Section 8.3, 8.4, and 8.6  a

Diagram for 5.10_8.3_8.4_8.6
8.7. Minimum Interior Side Setback where a mutual Garage is built on a common Lot line 0 m -
8.8. Minimum Interior Side Setback where the building is Accessory to a Zero Lot Line Development and meets the requirements of Subsection 6.4 of the RSF Zone 0 m -
Accessory Building Location
8.9. Accessory buildings are not permitted in a Front Yard - -
8.10. Minimum distance between an Accessory building and any other building on the same Site 0.9 m -
8.11. Where an Interior Side Setback of an Accessory building is less than 0.3 m, the building must not obstruct a required drainage swale - -
9. There is no minimum distance between swimming pools, hot tubs, rinks, ornamental ponds, and similar features and a principal building or Accessory building or structure.
10. Swimming pools, ornamental ponds, flagpoles, ornaments, or similar features may be located in a Setback, except that:
 
10.1. Swimming pools and hot tubs are not permitted within a Front Setback.
Solar Collectors
11. Solar Collectors must comply with the following:
 
11.1. Rooftop mounted Solar Collectors may project a maximum of 1.5 m in Height from the surface of the roof of a building in a residential Zone. The Solar Collectors may extend up to 1.5 m above the maximum permitted Height of the Zone.
11.2. Rooftop mounted Solar Collectors must not extend beyond the eave or the edge of a roof.
11.3. Wall mounted Solar Collectors may project a maximum of 1.5 m into any required Setback except that they must maintain a minimum distance of 0.6 m from the Lot line.

5.20 Amenity Areas

 

1. Developments with more than 8 Dwellings must provide a minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 per Dwelling, except that: 
 
1.1. A minimum Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 for every 3 Sleeping Units must be provided for Supportive Housing or Lodging Houses with more than 8 Sleeping Units.
2. Each Dwelling or Sleeping Unit must have access to required Amenity Areas, provided as a Private Outdoor Amenity Area or Common Amenity Area.
3. The minimum length and width of a required Amenity Area is 1.5 m.
4. Where a required Amenity Area Abuts an Arterial Road, a minimum Setback of 1.0 m must be provided.
5. The boundary of required Amenity Areas at ground level must be defined by incorporating Fencing or Landscaping elements such as planters, hedges, hard or soft surface treatments such as Pathways, or raised structures.
Outdoor Common Amenity Area Regulations
6. Where required Amenity Area is provided as outdoor Common Amenity Area, it must: 
 
6.1. have a minimum area of 50.0 m2. If the total required Amenity Area on Site is less than 50.0 m2, then the minimum area is 30.0 m2;
6.2. be accessible by all residents of the Site;
6.3. be clearly visible from above-ground windows, where provided at ground level;
6.4. have access to sunlight; and
6.5. include seating and lighting.
Indoor Common Amenity Area Regulations
7. Where required Amenity Area is provided as indoor Common Amenity Area, it must:
 
7.1. have a minimum area of 15.0 m2;
7.2. not include common circulation areas such as lobbies and corridors; and
7.3. include furniture and fixtures that allow for active or passive recreation.
8. Where provided, indoor Common Amenity Areas are not included in the calculation of Floor Area Ratio.

5.30 Bare Land Condominium

 

1. For the purpose of issuing a Development Permit, each Bare Land Condominium Unit must be considered an independent Site. 
2. Where a Bare Land Condominium is served by a private roadway, the following applies:
 
2.1. A private roadway includes: 
 
2.1.1. a Bare Land Condominium Unit; or
2.1.2. Common Property or a portion of Common Property that may be created in compliance with the Condominium Property Act, RSA 2000, c. C-22; 
created for the purpose of vehicle access and circulation throughout a development, including a bridge and any structure incidental to the private roadway.
2.2. For the sole purpose of applying the regulations of this Bylaw, a private roadway, as described in Subsection 2.1, is deemed to be the same as a Street.
2.3. A private roadway must:
 
2.3.1. allow for the safe and efficient movement of emergency vehicles; and
2.3.2. be designed to a standard acceptable to the Development Planner or Subdivision Authority.

5.40 Excavation, Stripping and Grading

 

1. For the purpose of this Section, excavation means excavation other than for construction or building purposes, including but not limited to: 
 
1.1. sand and gravel mining; 
1.2. topsoil stripping; 
1.3. grading; 
1.4. construction of artificial bodies of water; 
1.5. Site remediation; and
1.6. Natural Resource Developments.
2. To undertake Site excavation, stripping, or grading of land, an application for a Development Permit must provide:
 
2.1. the location and area of the Site where the excavation, stripping or grading is to take place;
2.2. the existing land Use, vegetation, and any Abutting water courses;
2.3. the type and dimensions of the excavation, stripping or grading to be made, and the effect on existing drainage patterns; and
2.4. the condition in which the excavation is to be left when the operations are complete, or the final disposition to be made of the area from which the topsoil is to be removed, including the action that is to be taken for restoring the condition of the surface to the land to be affected. This is to ensure the following:
 
2.4.1. preventing, controlling or reducing the creation of erosion or dust from the land; and
2.4.2. preventing siltation or erosion into surrounding water courses.
3. For every Development Permit application to undertake Site excavation, stripping or grading of land, the Development Planner must be satisfied that the operation will:
 
3.1 minimize dust and environmental disturbance;
3.2. be reasonably necessary for the Use and development of the land in question, considering the need for:
 
3.2.1. preservation of agricultural land;
3.2.2. natural preservation; and
3.2.3. soil on the Site;
3.3. not destroy, disturb, or alter any designated historical resource in compliance with the Historical Resources Act; and
3.4. not make the Site undevelopable.
4. The Development Planner must apply conditions to ensure that: 
 
4.1. the development complies with the applicable regulations of this Section;
4.2. where applicable, Site reclamation be carried out at the completion of development or the cessation of operations to return the disturbed specified land to a state functionally equivalent to what it was before development; and
4.3. where Site reclamation is carried out, the applicant obtain a letter of completion from the City department responsible for environmental planning.

 

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5.50 Inclusive Design

Applicability 
1. Where this Section is referenced in a Zone, development must achieve the minimum requirements for inclusive design for:   
 
1.1. any applicable Dwellings or Sleeping Units, as specified in the Zone; and 
1.2. any shared areas of the building in which the applicable Dwelling or Sleeping Unit is located,
as outlined in this Section. 
 
Minimum Criteria for Shared Areas of a Building
  
2. The main entrance to a building in which the Dwelling or Sleeping Unit is located must:  
 
2.1. be Barrier-free; and
2.2. provide a minimum unobstructed doorway width of 0.9 m.
 
3. If there is no direct exterior access at ground level to the Dwelling or Sleeping Unit, an internal Barrier-free path of travel with a minimum width of 1.8 m must be provided from the main entrance of the building to the Dwelling or Sleeping Unit.   
4. If the entrance to the Dwelling or Sleeping Unit is not on the Ground Floor, that Dwelling or Sleeping Unit must be accessible by an elevator.   
5. Indoor Common Amenity Areas and other shared facilities must be accessible from the Dwelling or Sleeping Unit by a Barrier-free path of travel with a minimum width of 1.8 m.   
6. The impact of a long Barrier-free path of travel must be minimized by including areas for seating at regular intervals, which must not obstruct the Barrier-free path of travel.  
7. All doorways along a Barrier-free path of travel must provide a minimum unobstructed width of 0.9 m.  
8. A minimum 1.8 m unobstructed turning diameter must be provided along all areas of a Barrier-free path of travel.   
Minimum Criteria for Dwellings
  
9. All entrances to the Dwelling must:  
 
9.1. be Barrier-free; and 
9.2. provide a minimum unobstructed doorway width of 0.9 m.
 
10. All areas within the Dwelling must provide a Barrier-free path of travel with a minimum width of 1.2 m.   
11. A minimum 1.5 m unobstructed turning diameter must be provided in all areas of the Dwelling, including but not limited to:  
 
11.1. entrance areas;
11.2. kitchens;
11.3. stair landings; 
11.4. bedrooms;
11.5. along Barrier-free paths; and
11.6. bathrooms.
 
12. Despite Subsection 11, where provided, balconies and patios must provide a minimum 1.8 m unobstructed turning diameter and Barrier-free access.   
13. All doorways within the Dwelling must have a minimum unobstructed width of 0.9 m.  
14. The following must be included on the same floor as the Barrier-free entrance to the Dwelling:  
 
14.1. at least 1 bathroom that includes:
 
14.1.1. a Barrier-free tub or shower; and
14.1.2. grab bars installed at the toilet, and at the tub or shower;
14.2. a kitchen; 
14.3. laundry facilities, if provided within the Dwelling; and
14.4. a minimum of 1 bedroom, unless the Dwelling is designed as a studio.
 
15. Despite Subsection 14, a bathroom, kitchen, laundry facility, and bedroom are not required to be on the same floor as a Barrier-free entrance to the Dwelling where a stair lift or elevator provides Barrier-free access to these facilities. a
16. If the Dwelling contains more than 1 Storey, and an elevator or stair lift is not provided at the time of construction, the Dwelling must be designed to accommodate the installation of a stair lift or elevator. a
 
16.1. To accommodate a stair lift, stairways must:
 
16.1.1. provide access between all floors; 
16.1.2. have a minimum width of 1.0 m; and 
16.1.3. have a minimum clearance depth of 3.0 m from the stairway at all landings.
16.2. To accommodate an elevator, at least 1 closet on each floor must:
 
16.2.1. have a minimum dimension of 2.0 m x 2.0 m;
16.2.2. be vertically aligned with all closets of the same minimum dimensions on each floor; and 
16.2.3. be constructed to be able to function as a residential elevator shaft, with floors that can be easily removed, excluding the lowest floor. 
 
Minimum Criteria for Sleeping Units
  
17. At least 1 entrance to the Sleeping Unit must:  
 
17.1. be Barrier-free; and 
17.2. provide a minimum unobstructed doorway width of 0.9 m.
 
18. All areas within the Sleeping Unit must provide a Barrier-free path of travel with a minimum width of 1.2 m.  
19. A minimum 1.5 m unobstructed turning diameter must be provided in all areas of the Sleeping Unit.   
20. All doorways within the Sleeping Unit must have a minimum unobstructed width of 0.9 m.  
21. At least 1 bathroom must be included on the same floor as, or within, the Sleeping Unit that includes:  
 
21.1.1. a Barrier-free tub or shower; and
21.1.2. grab bars installed at the toilet, and at the tub or shower.
 

 

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5.60 Landscaping

To ensure a baseline standard of Landscaping for development, from the initial placement of the Landscaping through to its maturity, and to help support more livable and attractive development, encourage environmental stewardship, and to contribute to Edmonton’s urban forest, biodiversity, and The City Plan’s climate resiliency goals.

2.1. The requirement for Landscaping must be a condition of a Development Permit, except where a proposed development:
 
2.1.1. does not significantly increase or intensify the Use of, or result in significant exterior alterations to, an existing development;
2.1.2. is for a Secondary Suite;
2.1.3. is for a Residential Sales Centre;
2.1.4. is for a Special Event; or
2.1.5. only involves interior alterations.
2.2. All open space, including Yards, Setback areas, and Common Amenity Areas must be Landscaped with trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, or other perennial ground cover, except where the open space is:
 
2.2.1. designated for Pathways or parking and vehicle circulation;
2.2.2. designated for Hard Surfacing and architectural features for the purpose of on-Site Amenity Areas; or
2.2.3. substituted with other forms of permeable ground cover, including washed rock, shale, mulch, or other similar treatments, 
to the satisfaction of the Development Planner.
2.3. Landscaping on City-owned land must comply with applicable Traffic Bylaw 5590 and the City Design and Construction Standards, to the satisfaction of the Development Planner in consultation with the appropriate City department.
2.4. Before granting a variance to a Landscaping requirement within this Bylaw, the Development Planner may require the applicant to submit a report justifying the variance from a qualified landscape professional, such as a horticulturist, arborist, landscape architect, or landscape architectural technologist.

 

3.1 Trees and shrubs for Single Detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Semi-detached Housing, and Row Housing, excluding Cluster Housing developments, must comply with Table 3.1:
Table 3.1. Minimum Trees and Shrubs
Subsection Measure Minimum Tree and Shrub Requirements
Single Detached Housing, Semi-detached Housing, and Duplex Housing
3.1.1. Where the Site Width is less than 8.0 m 1 tree and 4 shrubs 
3.1.2. Where the Site Width is 8.0 m - 15.0 m 2 trees and 6 shrubs
3.1.3. Where the Site Width is greater than 15.0 m 4 trees and 8 shrubs
Row Housing
3.1.4. Per principal Dwelling 1 tree and 4 shrubs
Minimum Soft Landscaping Area
3.2 A minimum Soft Landscaped area equal to 30% of the total Lot area must be provided for:
 
3.2.1. all development within the RS and RSF Zones;
3.2.2. any Single Detached Housing, Duplex Housing, or Semi-detached Housing development; and 
3.2.3. any Row Housing, Multi-unit Housing or Cluster Housing development up to 8 Dwellings in a residential Zone with a maximum Height of 12.0 m or less.
3.3. Despite Subsection 3.2, a minimum Soft Landscaped area equal to 25% of the total Lot area must be provided:
 
3.3.1. for all development within the RSM Zone; or
3.3.2. where Row Housing up to 8 Dwellings is developed with front attached garages facing a Street in a residential Zone with a maximum Height of 12.0 m or less.
3.4. Despite the definition of Soft Landscaping, the area of building coverage developed with a Green Roof is included in the calculation of Soft Landscaping on a Site.

 

4.1. Trees and shrubs for all development not regulated in Subsection 3.1 must comply with Table 4.1:
Table 4.1. Minimum Trees and Shrubs
Subsection Measure Minimum Tree and Shrub Requirements

All development, excluding development:

-  regulated in Subsection 3.1 and Backyard Housing;
-  on a Site in the AG, AJ, FD, PS, or PSN Zone; or 
-  on a Site in a River Valley Special Area Zone
4.1.1. Total Setback area, calculated based on the Setbacks at ground level 1 tree and 2 shrubs per 30.0 m2
4.1.2. Length of Pathways along internal Streets and private roads, for Sites greater than or equal to 2 ha that are in a commercial or mixed use Zone 1 deciduous tree per 10.0 m
4.1.3. The total Public Amenity Area or Park area with a depth greater than 3.0 m between a Lot line Abutting a Street and a building, for Sites in the MU Zone 1 tree and 2 shrubs per 30 m2
Development on Sites in the PS or PSN Zone
4.1.4. For non-City owned Sites, total area, excluding building footprints and sports field playable areas  55 trees per ha
4.2. For the purposes of calculating Subsection 4.1.1, the portion of the Setback area that Abuts a Street and is directly in front of a Ground Floor non-Residential Use in a mixed use Zone is excluded from the calculation of the total Setback Area.
4.3. For Sites in an industrial Zone, a Landscape Buffer must be provided to screen outdoor storage and outdoor activities associated with an Industrial Use on Sites Abutting the following Streets or corridors:
 
4.3.1. Anthony Henday Drive;
4.3.2. Calgary Trail N.W.; 
4.3.3. Gateway Boulevard N.W.; 
4.3.4. Manning Drive N.W.;
4.3.5. Mark Messier Trail N.W.;
4.3.6. Sherwood Park Freeway N.W.;
4.3.7. St. Albert Trail N.W.;
4.3.8. Stony Plain Road N.W.;
4.3.9. Whitemud Drive N.W.; and
4.3.10. Yellowhead Trail N.W.
Parking, Waste Collection, Storage and Service Areas
4.4. Landscaping must be provided to shade and enhance the appearance of Surface Parking Lots, Landscaped islands, and along Pathways within Surface Parking Lots, to the satisfaction of the Development Planner. 
4.5. Trees and shrubs within Landscaped islands and along Pathways within Surface Parking Lots as specified in Section 5.80 must be well suited to survive in high-traffic areas and comply with Table 4.5:
Table 4.5. Minimum Trees and Shrubs
Subsection Measure Minimum Tree and Shrub Requirements
Per Landscaped Island
4.5.1. Landscaped islands up to 11.0 m2 1 tree and 2 shrubs
4.5.2. Landscaped islands greater than 11.0 m2 and up to 22.0 m2 2 trees and 4 shrubs
4.5.3. Landscaped islands greater than 22.0 m2 2 trees and 4 shrubs up to 22.0 m2; and
1 tree and 2 shrubs for each additional 22.0 m2 
Along Pathways within Surface Parking Lots
4.5.4. Length of Pathways 1 deciduous tree per 10.0 m
4.6. To enhance the view and soften the edge along Surface Parking Lots, trees and shrubs must be provided along the perimeter of Surface Parking Lots Abutting Streets or other Sites, except that: 
 
4.6.1. this requirement does not apply to Sites in the IM or IH Zone, for portions of a Surface Parking Lot Abutting other Sites in an IM or IH Zone.
4.7. Waste collection areas, open storage areas, and outdoor service areas, including loading, unloading, or vehicle service areas, must be screened from view from Abutting non-industrial Zones, Streets, and light rail transit lines with a Landscape Buffer that has a minimum Height of 1.8 m. 

 

5.1. The Development Planner may require additional Landscaping above the minimum trees and shrubs required in this Bylaw:
 
5.1.1. to mitigate a Nuisance; 
5.1.2. to provide a Landscape Buffer to meet a requirement in this Bylaw; or
5.1.3. on portions of a Site intended for future development, where the lack of Landscaping may create a negative visual impact on Abutting Sites or Streets.
5.2. Landscape Buffers provided to meet a requirement in this Bylaw must comply with the following, to the satisfaction of the Development Planner:
 
5.2.1. Landscape Buffers required to minimize impacts to privacy, lighting or other negative visual impacts must use tree and shrub plantings that provide an adequate height and width to screen the view from an Abutting Use, Street or Site.
5.2.2. Landscape Buffers required to reduce the perceived size or scale of a building must use tree plantings that provide an adequate height and arrangement to reduce the perceived size or scale of a building from Abutting Sites and Streets.
5.2.3. Landscape Buffers required to reduce wind related impacts must use tree or shrub plantings as identified in a Wind Impact Assessment.
5.3. Where the Development Planner requires additional Landscaping, they may consult with a qualified landscape professional, such as a horticulturist, arborist, landscape architect, or landscape architectural technologist to determine the amount and type of additional Landscaping required.
5.4. Where, in the opinion of the Development Planner, a required Landscape Buffer for the purpose of screening is not reasonably expected to survive, berms, masonry walls, Fences or other similar features may be required.

 

6.1. New trees and shrubs must comply with the following:
 
6.1.1. Deciduous trees must have a minimum Caliper of 50 mm.
6.1.2. Coniferous trees must have a minimum Height of 2.0 m.
6.1.3. Deciduous shrubs must have a minimum Height of 300 mm (5 gallon pot).
6.1.4. Coniferous shrubs must have a minimum spread of 450 mm (5 gallon pot).
6.1.5. The proportion of deciduous to coniferous trees and shrubs must be as close to 50:50 as reasonably practicable.

 

7.1. Existing plant material should be preserved and protected unless removal is demonstrated to be necessary or desirable to accommodate a proposed development.
7.2. Tree and shrub requirements may be satisfied by preserving existing trees and shrubs at the rates specified in Table 7.2:
Table 7.2. Substituting Required Trees or Shrubs
Subsection Requirement Preserved Trees or Shrubs that can be Substituted
7.2.1. 2 trees 1 existing deciduous tree with a minimum 100 mm Caliper; or
1 existing coniferous tree with a minimum Height of 4.0 m
7.2.2. 3 trees 1 existing deciduous tree with a minimum 200 mm Caliper; or
1 existing coniferous tree with a minimum Height of 7.0 m
7.2.3. 1 shrub 1 existing deciduous shrub with a minimum Height of 300 mm; or 
1 existing coniferous shrub with a minimum spread of 450 mm
7.3. The Development Planner must, where applicable in consideration of Subsections 7.1 and 7.2, require mitigation measures in compliance with Subsections 8.7 and 8.8 to protect existing trees and shrubs intended to meet Landscaping requirements.

 

8.1. Trees and shrubs must be provided within a planting bed with proper mulch to support better growing conditions and plant survival.
8.2. Sufficient soil depths and volumes in planting areas, including in planters and above Parkades, must be provided to support suitable growing conditions, plant survival, and to accommodate the Landscaping intended for plant materials and ground cover.
8.3. Landscaping must integrate plant material that provides colour or interest throughout the year to enhance the appearance of the development during winter months.
8.4. Plant material must:
 
8.4.1. be hardy to the Edmonton area and to the Site conditions; and
8.4.2. meet horticultural standards from the current edition of the “Canadian Nursery Stock Standard”, produced by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.
8.5. Plant material must be installed at finished grade, except where this is not practical, planters may be used.
8.6. Landscaping located in planters or Green Roofs must have sufficient thermal insulation to support better growing conditions and plant survival.
8.7. The Development Planner may require that a Yard or Setback, or a portion of it, be unobstructed and undisturbed below or above ground level, or require mitigation measures specified in Subsection 8.8, to:
 
8.7.1. preserve and protect existing vegetation on-Site intended to meet Landscaping requirements; or
8.7.2. provide an adequate growing environment for proposed required Landscaping.
8.8. Mitigation measures to protect existing Landscaping or provide an adequate growing environment for required Landscaping may include:
 
8.8.1. measures specified in a landscape or tree protection plan;
8.8.2. recommendations from an arborist or horticulturalist report; and
8.8.3. other similar measures.

 

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9.1. Required Landscaping for Single Detached Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Duplex Housing, and Row Housing where these developments are not part of a Cluster Housing development, or where Backyard Housing is the only principal building on the Site, must:
 
9.1.1. be installed within 18 months of occupancy of the development; and 
9.1.2. be maintained in a healthy condition from the date of installation until a minimum of 42 months after the occupancy of the development. 
9.2. Required Landscaping for Multi-unit Housing, Cluster Housing and all other development to which Subsection 4 applies, must:
 
9.2.1. be installed within 12 months after the occupancy of a development or commencement of a Use; and
9.2.2. be maintained in a healthy condition for a minimum of 24 months after a Development Planner determines, at the time of landscape inspection, that the required Landscaping has been installed.

 

Landscape Security Requirements
10.1. As a condition of Development Permit approval, a landscape security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or cheque must be provided at the time of the Landscape inspection, as outlined in Subsection 10.5, for every application for Multi-unit Housing, Cluster Housing, and non-Residential development, excluding those listed in Subsection 2.1.
10.2. The amount of the landscape security must be sufficient to cover the cost to install and maintain the required Landscaping, as determined by the Development Planner based on the information provided with the landscape plan, except that:
 
10.2.1. If at the time of the initial Landscape inspection the required Landscaping has been fully installed, the amount of the landscape security may be reduced to 20% of the Landscaping costs to ensure the required Landscaping is maintained in a healthy condition for a minimum of 24 months.
10.3. Where a landscape security is submitted in the form of a cheque or other secure form of payment, the following applies:
 
10.3.1. The cheque must be cashed and held by the City, without interest payable, until the Development Planner confirms that the required Landscaping has been maintained in a healthy condition in compliance with Subsection 9.2.
10.3.2. Despite Subsection 10.3.1, a portion of the landscape security may be released prior to the completion of the maintenance period after the installation of the required Landscaping, at the discretion of the Development Planner.
10.4. Where a landscape security is submitted in the form of a letter of credit, the following applies:
 
10.4.1. The letter of credit must be in a form satisfactory to the Development Planner and must allow for partial draws by the City.
10.4.2. The initial term of the letter of credit must be for at least 30 months and automatically renew until the landscape security is no longer required.
10.4.3. The letter of credit must be fully released when the Development Planner determines that the required Landscaping has been maintained in a healthy condition in compliance with Subsection 9.2.
10.4.4. The letter of credit may be amended to a reduced amount prior to the completion of the maintenance period after the installation of the required Landscaping, at the discretion of the Development Planner.
Inspections and Maintenance Period
10.5. To verify the installation of the required Landscaping and to initiate the maintenance period, the Development Planner:
 
10.5.1. must conduct an inspection after the property owner provides notice to the City upon installation of the required Landscaping; or
10.5.2. may conduct an inspection after the occupancy of a development or commencement of a Use.
10.6. Landscape inspections must occur during the growing season between May 1 and September 30, unless otherwise permitted at the discretion of the Development Planner.
Enforcement and Use of the Landscape Security
10.7. The City may draw on the landscape security for the City’s use absolutely to install, maintain, or replace improperly maintained Landscaping required for the development if the Landscaping has not been:
 
10.7.1. installed within 12 months after the occupancy of a development or commencement of a Use; or
10.7.2. maintained in a healthy condition for a minimum of 24 months after the Landscaping has been determined to be installed in compliance with Subsection 10.5.
All expenses incurred by the City to renew or draw upon the security must be reimbursed by the property owner to the City by payment of an invoice or from the landscape security.
10.8. In the event the City uses funds from the landscape security to install, maintain, or replace improperly maintained Landscaping required for the development, the City must provide a report to the property owner or the owner's representative indicating how the funds from the landscape security were applied after installing, maintaining or replacing improperly maintained Landscaping required for the development.
 
10.8.1. If the landscape security is insufficient, the property owner must pay the deficiency to the City immediately upon being invoiced.

 

11.1. Single Detached Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Duplex Housing, and Row Housing, that is not part of a Cluster Housing development, must provide a Site plan with the following information:
 
11.1.1. number, location, type and size of existing trees and shrubs;
11.1.2. trees and shrubs proposed for preservation;
11.1.3. number, type and size of proposed trees and shrubs; and
11.1.4. proposed ground cover, Soft Landscaping, and Hard Surfacing areas.
11.2. Every application for all other development not listed under Subsection 11.1 or Subsection 2.1, must include a landscape plan.
11.3. Landscape plans must comply with:
 
11.3.1. Subsection 1.1.3 of Section 7.130; and
11.3.2. City Design and Construction Standards for Landscaping on City-owned land, where applicable.
11.4. The Development Planner may consider an application for a Development Permit where the landscape plan does not provide all the information specified in the appropriate application form if, in the opinion of the Development Planner, the landscape plan is sufficient to show that the Landscaping requirements of the Bylaw will be met.
11.5. The Development Planner may require the following information to ensure the Landscaping requirements of the Bylaw can be met:
 
11.5.1. existing grading and final Site grading, including the direction of Site drainage, and berming shown on a grading plan in 0.5 m contours; 
11.5.2. the geodetic elevations of proposed catch basin rim, the corners of the Lot(s), the top and bottom of retaining walls, and of the plant material to be retained;
11.5.3. a detailed landscape plan prepared by a landscape architect registered with the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects; and
11.5.4. other similar information. 
11.6. In addition to Subsection 11.5, a detailed landscape plan prepared by a landscape architect registered with the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects must be provided for development that include:
 
11.6.1. Green Roofs;
11.6.2. Green Parking Lots; or
11.6.3. Landscaping proposed above Parkades.
11.7. The Development Planner must require Landscaping to be installed in accordance with an approved landscape plan as a condition of the Development Permit for applications of development specified in Subsection 11.2. Any changes to an approved landscape plan must be approved by the Development Planner before the Landscaping is installed.

 

5.70 Measuring Height and Grade

Diagram for Subsections 1.1 to 1.3

Diagram for 5.70_1.1-1.3_a
Diagram for 5.70_1.1-1.3_b
Hip and Gable Roofs
1.1. The Height of a building with a hip or gable roof is measured from Grade to the midpoint of the highest roof. The midpoint of a roof is determined to be between the end of the eave (intersection of the fascia board and the top of the roof sheathing) and the top of the roof.
1.2. Despite Subsection 1.1, where the side of a roof contains one or more Dormers and the combined width of the Dormers is wider than 1/3 of the width of the building wall underneath the Dormers, the maximum Height of the roof of the building must be measured to the midpoint of the roof of the Dormers.
 
Diagram for Subsection 1.1
Diagram for 5.70_1.1

 
Mansard or Gambrel Roofs
1.3. The Height of a building with a mansard or gambrel roof is measured from Grade to the midpoint of the highest roof. The midpoint of a roof is determined to be between the deck line and the top of the roof.
 
Diagrams for Subsection 1.3

 

 

 

 
Flat Roofs
1.4. The Height of a building with a flat roof is measured from Grade to the midpoint of the highest parapet. The midpoint of a parapet is determined to be between the top of the roof deck and the top of the parapet. 
 
Diagram for Subsection 1.4
Other Roof Styles
1.5. For all other roof styles, such as
 
1.5.1. saddle,
1.5.2. dome,
1.5.3. dual-pitch,
1.5.4. shed,
1.5.5. butterfly, and
1.5.6. buildings with a combination of different roof styles,
  the Development Planner must determine the Height of a building by applying 1 of the methods specified in Subsection 1.1 to 1.4. The chosen method must balance development rights with the land use impact on adjacent properties.
Other Structures
1.6. For Platform Structures and unenclosed steps, including landings, Height is measured from the lowest point at ground level to the top of the structure, excluding rails and artificial embankments.
Height Exemptions
1.7. The top of a roof is permitted to extend a maximum of 1.7 m above the maximum Height permitted in the applicable Zone.
1.8. Despite Subsection 1.7, the top of the parapet for a flat roof is only permitted to be a maximum of 0.4 m above the maximum Height permitted in the applicable Zone.
1.9. The following building structures or features have no Height limit in any Zone: 
 
1.9.1. free-standing or roof mounted chimney stacks, 
1.9.2. steeples, belfries, domes, spires, minarets, and monuments,
1.9.3. elevator housing and roof stairways,
1.9.4. water or other tanks,
1.9.5. ventilating equipment, plumbing stacks, and mechanical penthouse,
1.9.6. skylights.
1.9.7. fire walls,
1.9.8. antenna structures and satellite dishes,
1.9.9. masts, flag poles, and clearance markers, or
1.9.10. other similar architectural features.
1.10. Despite Subsections 1.8 and 1.9, buildings in a residential Zone with a maximum Height of 12.0 m or less may have a rooftop enclosure provided for a stairway, elevator housing and associated landing area used only to access the Rooftop Terrace. The top of the enclosure must not be more than 3.0 m above the maximum Height of the Zone. 
 
1.10.1. A landing area within the rooftop enclosure must have a maximum width equal to the width of the associated stairway and elevator, where applicable, and a maximum depth of 1.5 m. 
1.10.2. Rooftop stairways, elevator housings and associated landing areas must use design techniques such as stepbacks, roof styles, or other techniques to reduce perceived building mass.
 
Diagram for Subsection 1.10.1
2.1. The Development Planner determines Grade by using 1 of the following methods that best ensures compatibility with surrounding development:
 
2.1.1. Grade may be determined by calculating the average of the elevation at the corners of a Site prior to construction as shown on the Site plan or plot plan.
 
Diagram for Subsection 2.1.1
Diagram for 5.70_2.1.1
2.1.2. For a Site where the elevation at a corner of the Front Lot Line is higher than the elevation at a corner of the Rear Lot Line by 2.0 m or greater in a residential Zone where the maximum Height is 12.0 m or less, Grade may be determined by calculating the average elevation based on the corners of the Front Lot Line and the corners established where the minimum Front Setback of the Zone meets the Side Lot Line. 
 
Diagram for Subsection 2.1.2
Diagram for
2.1.3. For a building facing an Alley, Grade may be determined by the average elevation of the corners of the Rear Lot Line Abutting the Alley before construction as shown on the Site plan or plot plan.
 
Diagram for Subsection 2.1.3
Diagram for 5.70_2.1.3.
Alternative Methods for Determining Grade
2.2. The Development Planner may use an alternative method other than those described in Subsection 2.1 to determine Grade. Any approved Development Permit using an alternative method under this Subsection must be a Discretionary Development.
Submitting a Grading Plan
2.3. Where a Development Permit application is submitted to construct, rebuild, or increase the Height of a building or structure, the applicant must submit a grading plan prior to construction to show the elevation at each corner of the Site and at each corner of the building.
2.4. The applicant must submit all information that the Development Planner requires to determine Grade by the method the Development Planner chooses.

 

5.80 Parking, Access, Site Circulation, and Bike Parking

1.1. All vehicle access locations and curb crossings require the approval of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning. 

 

2.1. Single Detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Backyard Housing, and Row Housing, and Multi-unit Housing with 8 Dwellings or less must comply with the following:   
 
Site Circulation
2.1.1. 1 or more Pathways with a minimum unobstructed width of 0.9 m must be provided from all main entrances of principal Dwellings directly to an Abutting sidewalk, Street where no sidewalk exists or to a Driveway, except that:
 
2.1.1.1. A handrail on 1 side is permitted to project a maximum of 0.1 m into the Pathway.
Driveways
2.1.2. Where vehicle access is permitted from a Street, a maximum of 1 Driveway with Street access is permitted for each ground-oriented principal Dwelling.
2.1.3. A Driveway must lead directly from the Street or Alley to the Garage or Parking Area.
2.1.4. A Driveway provided from a Street must comply with the following:
 
2.1.4.1. Where a Garage or Parking Area has 1 vehicle parking space, the maximum Driveway width is 4.3 m, or the width of the Garage or Parking Area, whichever is less, except:
 
2.1.4.1.1. Where 1 or more Pathways Abut and run parallel to a Driveway that leads to a Garage or Parking Area with 1 vehicle parking space, the combined maximum width of the Driveway and Abutting Pathways is 4.3 m.
2.1.4.2. Where a Garage or Parking Area has 2 or more vehicle parking spaces, the maximum Driveway width is equal to the width of the Garage or Parking Area, or the number of side-by-side vehicle parking spaces multiplied by 3.7 m, whichever is less, except:
 
2.1.4.2.1. Where 1 or more Pathways Abut and run parallel to a Driveway that leads to a Garage or Parking Area with 2 or more vehicle parking spaces, the combined maximum width of the Driveway and Abutting Pathways is the width of the Garage or Parking Area, or the number of side-by-side vehicle parking spaces multiplied by 3.7 m, whichever is less.
2.1.5. Vehicle parking spaces, other than those located on a Driveway, must not be located within:
 
2.1.5.1. a Front Yard; 
2.1.5.2. a Flanking Side Yard; or
2.1.5.3. a Flanking Side Setback.
2.1.6. For Zero Lot Line Development, a Parking Area must not encroach on the easement area.

 

 

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3.1. All non-Residential development and Residential development not listed in Subsection 2.1 must comply with the following: 
 
3.1.1. Vehicle, pedestrian, and active mobility, including cycling and other non-motorized means, access and travel routes must be designed to provide clearly defined, safe, efficient, and convenient circulation patterns, and connectivity to adjacent Sites, where possible.
3.1.2. Non-residential and mixed-use buildings must provide direct Pathways with a minimum width of 1.8 m to enable safe and convenient access for pedestrians and active mobility users from main building entrances to:
 
3.1.2.1. adjacent sidewalks, shared use paths, and transit stops;
3.1.2.2. Parking Areas; and
3.1.2.3. Public Amenity Areas. 
3.1.3. Residential development not listed in Subsection 2.1 must provide at least 1 Pathway with a minimum width of 1.8 m to enable safe and convenient access for pedestrians and active mobility users from the main entrance of principal buildings to each of the following:
 
3.1.3.1. adjacent sidewalks, shared use paths, and transit stops;
3.1.3.2. Parking Areas; and
3.1.3.3. outdoor Common Amenity Areas, where not immediately accessible from another entrance to the building.
3.1.4. Pathways provided in addition to those required under Subsection 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 must have a minimum width of 0.9 m. 
3.1.5. Pathways must be free from obstructions for the full width and length of the Pathway.
3.1.6. To support a safer environment for pedestrians and active mobility users, Pathways crossing over Drive Aisles in Parking Areas must include pavement markings and crossing Signs. A curb ramp must be provided where a raised Pathway crosses a Drive Aisle. 

 

General Design Regulations
4.1. Surface Parking Lots and Parkades must be designed: 
 
4.1.1. to include adequate, safe, and convenient:
 
4.1.1.1. vehicle access; 
4.1.1.2. provisions for pedestrians and active mobility users; 
4.1.1.3. private roads; 
4.1.1.4. Drive Aisles;
4.1.1.5. ramps; and 
4.1.1.6. loading areas, 
to the satisfaction of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning; and
4.1.2. to include stormwater drainage facilities or provide stormwater retention or detention facilities, where applicable.
Parkade Design
4.2. A Parkade must:
 
4.2.1. provide clear sightlines between the vehicle exit and any Abutting Pathway, Drive Aisle, sidewalk, or Street, to allow a clear view of approaching vehicles and pedestrians;
4.2.2. have entrances and exits that are designed to ensure that vehicles entering and exiting the Parkade do not block an Abutting Pathway or sidewalk, or interfere with vehicle traffic flow;
4.2.3. provide pedestrian access at ground level that is separate from vehicle access;
4.2.4. for an above ground Parkade, incorporate 1 or more of the following design techniques:
 
4.2.4.1. windows or wall openings at regular intervals along Ground Floor Facades facing a Street, Pathway, or Park;
4.2.4.2. non-Residential Uses on the Ground Floor, with a minimum depth of 8.0 m, in order to screen the Parking Area from Abutting Streets; or
4.2.4.3. a minimum 3.0 m Landscaped Setback between the Parkade and an Abutting Street;
4.2.5. not have blank walls facing a Street;
4.2.6. be designed so that Storeys above the Ground Floor are screened with building Facades or public art; and
4.2.7. provide a minimum Ground Floor Height of 4.0 m, where located above ground.
Surface Parking Lot Design
4.3. Unless otherwise specified, a Surface Parking Lot must be located a minimum of 2.0 m from the Lot line of an Abutting Site, or the minimum required Setback in the underlying Zone, whichever is greater, except that:
 
4.3.1. Subsection 4.3 does not apply to Sites Zoned IM or IH, for portions of a Surface Parking Lot Abutting Sites Zoned IM or IH. 
4.4. A Surface Parking Lot must be located a minimum of 3.0 m from a Lot line Abutting a Street, or the minimum required Setback Abutting a Street in the underlying Zone, whichever is greater.
4.5. Landscaping must be incorporated to shade and enhance the appearance of the Parking Area and Pathways, in compliance with Section 5.60.
4.6. Pathways within Surface Parking Lots must be provided so that there is no more than 54.0 m between Pathways.
4.7. Where a Surface Parking Lot has 30 or more parking spaces, it must contain Landscaped islands that comply with the following: 
 
4.7.1. The total cumulative Landscaped island area required within a Surface Parking Lot must be calculated on the basis of 2.0 m2 per vehicle parking space provided.
4.7.2. Landscaped islands must be placed within the Surface Parking Lot to provide visual relief, assist vehicle and pedestrian circulation, and to organize large Parking Areas into smaller areas by being located at a minimum: 
 
4.7.2.1. at the end of each parking aisle; and 
4.7.2.2. after a maximum of 20 parking spaces in a parking aisle. 
4.7.3. To ensure the vitality of trees and shrubs required in Section 5.60, a Landscaped island must have a minimum width of 2.0 m and: 
 
4.7.3.1. a minimum area of 11.0 m2 where at the end of or within a single parking aisle; or
4.7.3.2. a minimum area of 22.0 m2 where at the end of or within a double parking aisle.
 
Diagram for Subsections 4.6 and 4.7
Diagram for 5.80_4.6-4.7

 

 
4.8. Continuous raised or precast curbing a minimum of 0.1 m in Height must be provided within Surface Parking Lots adjacent to Streets, Pathways, sidewalks, and Landscaped areas, except that:
 
4.8.1. curbing may be replaced by bollards to separate shared vehicle and pedestrian and active mobility areas from pedestrian and active mobility only areas.
 
Diagram for Subsection 4.8  a
Diagram for 5.8_Parking, Access, Site Circ_4.8.1
Parking Space Regulations
5.1. Provided parking spaces must:
 
5.1.1. subject to Subsection 5.1.3, be clear of obstructions including vehicle accesses, Drive Aisles, ramps, columns and other structural supports, Signs, Pathways, building door swing areas, mechanical equipment, plumbing and other pipes, and other similar obstructions;
5.1.2. include wheel stops to prevent vehicle overhang where adjacent to Streets, Pathways, sidewalks, required Landscaped areas, and other similar features, that must be:
 
5.1.2.1. a minimum 0.1 m in Height; and 
5.1.2.2. located 0.6 m from the front of the parking space; and
 
Diagram for Subsection 5.1.2
Diagram for 5.80_5.1.2
5.1.3. comply with Table 5.1.3, measured to the nearest point of an obstruction where an obstruction is present:
Table 5.1.3. Minimum Parking Space Design Requirements
Subsection Parking Space Type Length Width Vertical Clearance Width with Obstruction on 1 Side Width with Obstruction on Each Side
5.1.3.1. Standard  5.5 m 2.6 m 2.1 m 2.7 m 3.0 m
5.1.3.2. Small car 4.6 m 2.6 m 1.9 m 2.7 m 3.0 m
5.1.3.3. Barrier-free 5.5 m 2.4 m in compliance with Subsection 5.3  2.4 m - -
5.1.3.4. Parallel 7.0 m 2.6 m 2.1 m - -
 
Diagram for Table 5.1.3   a
Diagram for 5.80_5.1.3
5.2. Small car parking spaces provided in compliance with Subsection 5.1.3.2 must:
 
5.2.1. not be directly accessed from an Alley; and 
5.2.2. be clearly identified as a small car parking space.
5.3. Barrier-free parking spaces provided in compliance with Subsections 5.1.3.3 and 6.6 must: 
 
5.3.1. be located Abutting a 2.4 m wide access space in which no parking is permitted; and 
5.3.2. be located near a path of travel that is free from obstacles and that leads to an entrance designed to be level with, or have sloped doorway thresholds to, Abutting Pathways or sidewalks.
5.4. Parking spaces provided as visitor parking for Residential developments must:
 
5.4.1. be visible from a main building entrance; and 
5.4.2. be clearly identified as visitor parking spaces.
Drive Aisle Regulations
5.5. Drive Aisles must comply with Table 5.5:
Table 5.5. Minimum Drive Aisle Widths
Subsection Regulation Width Symbol
5.5.1. 90° parking spaces 7.0 m A
5.5.2. 60° parking spaces 5.5 m B
5.5.3. 45° parking and parallel parking spaces 3.6 m C
Diagram for Subsection 5.5
Diagram for 5.80_5.5
5.6. Where access to a parking space is provided directly from an Alley, an on-Site Drive Aisle is not required, but the entire parking space must be provided on the Site.
Hard Surfacing Regulations
5.7. Unless otherwise specified, vehicle access, Surface Parking Lots, and loading spaces must be Hard Surfaced where vehicle access is provided from a Street or an Alley.
5.8. Despite Subsection 5.7, Hard Surfacing is not required:
 
5.8.1. where the Street or Alley that provides vehicle access is not Hard Surfaced and Hard Surfacing of the development would not be appropriate as determined by the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation; or
5.8.2. for parking spaces and loading spaces at the rear or sides of Industrial developments, if they are designed to minimize the carrying of dirt or debris onto the Street.
5.9. Despite Subsection 5.7, Driveways and Parking Areas for Residential developments specified in Subsection 3.1 may be provided as Hard Surfaced tire tracks.

 

Parking Maximums
6.1. The maximum number of vehicle parking spaces permitted on a Site located within the boundaries of the Capital City Downtown Plan must comply with Tables 6.1.1 and 6.1.2:
Table 6.1.1. Maximum Number of Parking Spaces for Residential Uses Per Zone
Subsection Regulation Zone
AED CCA CMU HA HDR JAMSC RMU UW
6.1.1.1 Per studio Dwelling 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
6.1.1.2. Per 1 bedroom Dwelling 1.25 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.0 0.75 1.0 0.75
6.1.1.3. Per 2 or more bedroom Dwelling 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.5 1.25 1.5 1.25
6.1.1.4. Visitor parking spaces 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Table 6.1.2. Maximum Number of Parking Spaces for Non-Residential Uses Per Zone
Subsection Regulation Zone
AED CCA CMU HA HDR JAMSC RMU UW
6.1.2.1

All Uses except those listed in 6.1.2.2, and 6.1.2.3

(number of parking spaces per Floor Area)

 1.0 per
200 m2		 1.0 per
200 m2		 1.0 per
200 m2		 1.0 per
200 m2		 1.0 per
100 m2		 1.0 per
100 m2		 1.0 per
100 m2		 1.0 per
200 m2
6.1.2.2.

Child Care Services

(number of parking spaces per Floor Area

 1.0 per 200 m2
6.1.2.3. Urban Agriculture 5
 
6.1.3. Despite Subsections 6.1.2.1 and 6.1.2.2, the maximum number of parking spaces does not apply to passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Schools or Child Care Services as specified in Subsections 6.7 and 6.10.
6.2. All other Zones not listed in Tables 6.1.2.1 and 6.1.2.2 within the boundaries of the Capital City Downtown Plan must use the Abutting Downtown Special Area Zone with the longest shared Zoning boundary to determine the maximum number of parking spaces. 
6.3. Development on a Site outside the boundaries of the Capital City Downtown Plan must comply with the following: 
 
6.3.1. The maximum number of parking spaces for Multi-Unit Housing where located within 600 m of a Mass Transit Station or on Sites within the boundaries of Appendix I must comply with Table 6.3.1:
Table 6.3.1. Maximum Number of Parking Spaces for Multi-unit Housing
Subsection Number of Bedrooms per Dwelling Parking Spaces per Dwelling
6.3.1.1. 0 - 1 bedroom  1
6.3.1.2. 2 bedrooms 1.5
6.3.1.3. 3 or more bedrooms 1.75
 
6.3.2. The maximum number of parking spaces for non-Residential Uses where located within 200 m of a Mass Transit Station or on Sites within the boundaries of Appendix I must comply with Table 6.3.2:
Table 6.3.2. Maximum Number of Parking Spaces for Non-Residential Uses
Subsection Use Number of Parking Spaces per Floor Area
6.3.2.1. non-Residential Uses 1 per 50.0 m2
 
6.3.3. Despite Table 6.3.2, the maximum number of parking spaces does not apply to:
 
6.3.3.1. Public Park and Ride Facilities;
6.3.3.2. underground Parkades where the development does not include a Residential Use; and
6.3.3.3. passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Schools or Child Care Services as specified in Subsections 6.8 and 6.11.
6.4. The distances specified in Subsections 6.3.1 and 6.3.2 must be measured from the closest point of the Mass Transit Station to the closest point of the Lot line of the subject Site. 
 
Diagram for Subsection 6.4
Diagram for 5.80_6.4
Barrier-free Parking Spaces
6.5. Barrier-free parking spaces must be constructed and identified in compliance with the applicable building code. 
6.6. Table 6.6 specifies the deemed minimum parking space requirement, which must only be used to calculate the minimum number of required Barrier-free parking spaces in compliance with the applicable building code. It does not create a minimum requirement for any other parking spaces. 
Table 6.6. Deemed Minimum Parking Space Requirements
Subsection Uses Where Located within the boundaries of Appendix I or Downtown Special Area Deemed Minimum Parking Space Requirement All Other Areas
6.6.1.

0 per the first 60.0 m2 of Floor Area

and

1 per additional 30.0 m2 of Floor Area greater than 60.0 m2

 1 per 10.0 m2 of Floor Area
6.6.2.

0 per the first 100.0 m2 of Floor Area

and

1 per additional 50.0 m2 of Floor Area greater than 100 m2

 1 per 16.0 m2 of Floor Area
6.6.3.

0 per the first 60.0 m2 of Floor Area

and

1 per additional 100 m2 of Floor Area greater than 60 m2

 1 per 30.0 m2 of Floor Area
6.6.4. 1 per 100 m2 of Floor Area 1 per 100 m2 of Floor Area
6.6.5.

1 per 1.2 Dwellings 

or

1 per 5 Hotel rooms or Sleeping Units, whichever is greater

1 per 0.8 Dwellings 

or

1 per 3 Sleeping Units, whichever is greater
Passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Schools
6.7. Passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Schools must comply with Table 6.7:
Table 6.7. Minimum Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Spaces for Schools
Subsection Use Total Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Spaces On-Site Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Spaces
6.7.1. Elementary or junior high school 3 spaces per 100 students, or 5 spaces, whichever is greater 1 space per 100 students, or 5 spaces, whichever is greater
6.7.2. High school  1.5 spaces per 100 students, or 5 spaces, whichever is greater 0.5 spaces per 100 students, or 5 spaces, whichever is greater
6.8. For the purpose of Table 6.7 "on-Site” means those passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces located on School lands, and "Total spaces" means the total of on-Site passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces plus passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces located on a Street, where permitted.
6.9. Passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces may be located on a Street subject to the approval of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning.
Passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Child Care Services
6.10. Passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Child Care Services must:
 
6.10.1. not be located more than 100 m from the entrance used by the Child Care Service;
6.10.2. contain signage indicating a maximum duration for parking of 30 minutes or less; and
6.10.3. comply with Table 6.10.3:
Table 6.10.3. Minimum Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Spaces for Child Care Services
Subsection Number of Children Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Spaces
6.10.3.1. Less than or equal to 10 2
6.10.3.2. Each additional 10 1
6.11. Despite Table 6.10.3, passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces for Child Care Services are not required:
 
6.11.1. within the boundary of Appendix I, or the boundaries of the Capital City Downtown Plan; or
6.11.2. where Child Care Services are on the same Site as a School.
6.12. Despite Table 6.10.3, an on-Street loading zone may satisfy a portion of the required passenger pick-up and drop-off spaces without a variance, subject to the approval of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning.

 

Loading Space Requirements
7.1. Loading spaces must:
 
7.1.1. be able to safely accommodate a standard delivery vehicle such as a delivery van, semi-tractor-trailer truck, or tenant moving box truck, having regard for the vehicle length and frequency of trips that are anticipated to meet the needs of the development;
7.1.2. be wholly located on-Site; 
7.1.3. be arranged so that backing and turning movements do not interfere with access and traffic on Abutting Streets or Alleys; and 
7.1.4. comply with Table 7.1.4, measured to the nearest point of any obstruction where an obstruction is present: 
Table 7.1.4. Minimum Loading Space Dimensions
Subsection Length Width Width with Obstruction on
1 Side		 Width with Obstruction on Each Side Vertical Clearance
7.1.4.1. 9.0 m 3.0 m 3.1 m 3.3 m 4.0 m
Loading Space Quantities
7.2. Loading spaces must comply with Table 7.2:
Table 7.2. Minimum Loading Space Quantities
Subsection Threshold Minimum Number of Loading Spaces
7.2.1. Less than 2,500 m2 of Floor Area in the case of non-Residential Uses or less than 100 Dwellings 0
7.2.2. Between 2,500 m2 and 7,500 m2 of Floor Area in the case of non-Residential Uses or 100 to 199 Dwellings 1
7.2.3. Greater than 7,500 m2 of Floor Area in the case of non-Residential Uses or 200 Dwellings or greater 2
Bike Parking Space Design
8.1. Each Bike Parking Space must:
 
8.1.1. where not directly Abutting a Street, be accessible from off-Site by a Hard Surfaced unobstructed path of travel that is separate from vehicle access and circulation with a minimum width of 1.5 m;
8.1.2. be located on a Hard Surfaced area; 
8.1.3. be located to maximize visibility and be well-lit to discourage theft and vandalism; 
8.1.4. be located within 15.0 m of a main building entrance, except that:
 
8.1.4.1. Bike Parking Spaces may be located further than 15.0 m from a main building entrance provided there is wayfinding signage from the main building entrance directing users to their location; and
8.1.5. provide a method for ensuring bike security in the form of individual bike racks or individual bike lockers. 
8.2. Bike Parking Spaces must comply with Table 8.2, measured to the nearest point of an obstruction where an obstruction is present:
Table 8.2. Minimum Bike Parking Space Dimensions
Subsection Regulation Horizontal Bike Parking Space Vertical Bike Parking Space Inclusive Bike Parking Symbol
8.2.1. Width 0.6 m  0.6 m 1.1 m A
8.2.2. Depth 1.8 m  1.4 m  3.0 m B
8.2.3. Vertical clearance 1.4 m 2.0 m 2.0 m  C
Bike Rack Design
8.3. Each bike rack must:
 
8.3.1. include mounting points or racks that are securely anchored to the ground, floor, or wall;
8.3.2. where for a horizontal Bike Parking Space, include mounting points that support a bike at least 1 point on the front wheel and 1 point on the frame at least 0.2 m apart horizontally so that the bicycle cannot fall or be pushed over; 
8.3.3. where for a vertical Bike Parking Space, include mounting points that support the bike by at least 1 wheel and 1 other point of contact so that the bicycle cannot fall or be pushed over; and
8.3.4. be designed to secure the bike frame and wheel to the bike rack or mounting point through the use of a standard U lock.
 
Diagrams for Subsections 8.1, 8.2, 8.3
Diagram for 5.80_1_8.1.1_8.1.2_8.2_and_8.3
Bike Locker Design
8.4. Each bike locker must: 
 
8.4.1. be securely anchored to the ground, floor, or wall;
8.4.2. provide minimum interior dimensions in compliance with Table 8.2; and
8.4.3. have a locking mechanism.
General Bike Parking Quantities
8.5. The minimum number of Bike Parking Spaces must comply with Table 8.5:
Table 8.5. Minimum Number of Bike Parking Spaces
Subsection Use Minimum Number of Bike Parking Spaces
8.5.1. Commercial Uses, Community Uses, Health Care Facilities, and Transit Centres, where less than 2,500 m2 of Floor Area

2.0 spaces for the first 280 m2 of Floor Area

and 

1.0 space per additional 140 m2 of Floor Area
8.5.2. Commercial Uses, Community Uses, Health Care Facilities, and Transit Centres where greater than or equal to 2,500 m2 of Floor Area

18.0 spaces for the first 2,500 m2 of Floor Area

and 

1.0 space per additional 414 m2 of Floor Area
8.5.3. Multi-unit Housing, Supportive Housing, or Lodging House, with 9 or more Dwellings or Sleeping Units

1.0 spaces per Dwelling or per 3 Sleeping Units, whichever is greater
8.6. Despite Table 8.5, public off-Site Bike Parking Spaces that are located within 50.0 m of a main entrance may be used to meet a portion of the required Bike Parking Spaces for non-Residential Uses without a variance, at the discretion of the Development Planner in consultation with the City department responsible for transportation planning.  
Long Term Bike Parking Quantities
  
8.7. A minimum of 85% to a maximum of 90% of all required Bike Parking Spaces for Multi-unit Housing, Supportive Housing, Lodging Houses, and Offices specified in Table 8.5 must be Long Term Bike Parking.  a
8.8. Where the minimum Bike Parking Space requirement for Commercial Uses, excluding Offices, Community Uses, Health Care Facilities, and Transit Centres specified in Table 8.5 is 10 spaces or more, a minimum of 10% of all required bike parking must be Long Term Bike Parking.  a
Inclusive Bike Parking Quantities
  
8.9. A minimum of 10% of required Short Term Bike Parking spaces, or 1 Short Term Bike Parking space, whichever is greater, must be Inclusive Bike Parking.  
8.10. A minimum of 10% of required Long Term Bike Parking spaces, or 1 Long Term Bike Parking space, whichever is greater, must be Inclusive Bike Parking.  
Horizontal Bike Parking Quantities
  
8.11. A minimum of 50% of Short Term Bike Parking and Long Term Bike Parking spaces must be provided as horizontal Bike Parking Spaces.   

 

 Appendix I 

5.90 Projection into Setbacks

 

Eaves and similar features
1. Eaves, shade projections, chimneys, sills, and other similar architectural features may project a maximum of 0.6 m into a required Setback, except that:
 
1.1. the minimum distance between the projection and a Lot line Abutting another Site must be 0.45 m;
1.2. for Zero Lot Line Development, eaves must not be closer than 0.9 m to the eaves of a building on an Abutting Lot; and
1.3. subject to Subsections 1.1 and 1.2, eaves covering a Platform Structure, unenclosed steps or a cantilever may project as far into the Setback as the structure they are covering.
 
Diagrams for Subsection 1
Diagram for 5.90_1.1
Diagram for 5.90_1.2
Unenclosed steps
2. Unenclosed steps may project into a required Setback as long as a minimum distance of 0.6 m is maintained between the Lot line and the unenclosed steps.
3. Despite Subsection 2, unenclosed steps that have a landing less than or equal to 1.5 m2 and that provide Ground Floor access to a building may project any distance into a required Setback.
4. Unenclosed steps may only project into a required Interior Side Setback where they have a maximum Height of 1.0 m.
5. Despite Subsections 2 and 3, unenclosed steps must not project:
 
5.1. into a required Setback used for vehicle access; or
5.2. into a required drainage path on a Zero Lot Line Development.
Platform Structures
6. Platform Structures may project a maximum of:
 
6.1. 2.5 m into a required Front or Flanking Side Setback;
6.2. 2.0 m into a required Rear or Interior Side Setback of 4.0 m or greater; and
6.3. 0.9 m into a required Rear or Interior Side Setback of less than 4.0 m.
 
Diagram for Subsection 6 
Diagram for 5.90_6
7. Despite Subsection 6: 
 
7.1. Platform Structures 1.2 m or less in Height may project to the Interior Side Lot Line or Rear Lot Line;
7.2. Platform Structures that are attached to a principal building may be constructed to the common Interior Side Lot Line of attached buildings or Dwellings;
7.3. Platform Structures must not project into a required Setback used for vehicle access, unless a minimum vertical clearance of 3.0 m is maintained from the finished Grade to the lowest point of the projection;
7.4. Platform Structures must not project into a required drainage path on a Zero Lot Line Development; and
7.5. In residential Zones with a maximum Height of 14.0 m or less:
 
7.5.1. Platform Structures may project any distance into a required Front Setback where a minimum distance of 3.0 m is maintained from the Front Lot Line to the Platform Structure;
7.5.2. Platform Structures may project any distance into a required Flanking Side Setback where a minimum distance of 1.5 m is maintained from the Flanking Side Lot Line to the Platform Structure; and
7.5.3. Platform Structures located above the first Storey must not project into a required Interior Side Setback.
 
Diagram for Subsection 7.5.1 and 7.5.2
Diagram for 5.90_7.5.17.5.2

 
Cantilevers and other similar features
8. Cantilevered projections may project into a required Setback a maximum of 0.6 m, except: 
 
8.1. a minimum distance of 0.6 m must be maintained from the Lot line to the outside wall of the projection; and
8.2. cantilevered projections must not encroach into a private maintenance easement area for Zero Lot Line Development. 
 
Diagram for Subsection 8.1
Diagram for 5.90_8.1
9. Despite Subsection 8.1, on Interior Sites, a minimum distance of 1.2 m must be maintained from one Interior Side Lot Line to the outside wall of projections from the first Storey where:
 
9.1. a main entrance to another Dwelling on the Lot is provided further from the Street than the projection; or
9.2. a Backyard House is provided on a Site with no Alley access.
 
Diagram for Subsection 9
Diagram for 5.90_9
10. Where a cantilevered projection is proposed in a required Interior Side Setback, the maximum length of the projection is 3.1 m
 
Diagram for Subsection 10
Diagram for 5.90_10
11. Where more than 1 cantilevered projection is proposed in a required Interior Side Setback, the total length of all cantilevered projections must not be greater than 1/3 of the length of the building wall, excluding attached Garage walls.
 
Diagram for Subsection 11 
Diagram for 5.90_11
Accessibility Ramps
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12. An accessibility ramp may project without limits into a required Setback where:
 
12.1. the ramp is not located in a Setback area used for vehicle access; and
12.2. the ramp provides Ground Floor access to a building.
Regulations for all Projections
13. Despite the regulations of this Section, Single Detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Semi-detached Housing, Backyard Housing, and Row Housing must maintain a minimum 0.15 m wide unobstructed drainage path along all Interior Side Lot Lines. This regulation does not apply where a building has a 0 m Setback from the Interior Side Lot Line.

 

5.100 Residential Fences and Privacy Screens

2.1. The Height of a Fence is measured from the highest point along the portion of a Fence, excluding structural posts, to the finished ground surface directly beneath the Fence at that point.
 
Diagram for Subsection 2.1
Diagram for 5.100_2.1
2.2. Maximum Fence Height must comply with Table 2.2:
Table 2.2. Fence Height Regulations
Subsection Regulation Value Symbol
2.2.1. Maximum Height in Front Yards 1.3 m A
2.2.2. Maximum Height in all other Yards 2.0 m B
Unless the following applies:
2.2.3. Maximum Height for the portion of the Fence between the Flanking Side Lot Line and the nearest wall of the principal building, not including projections, and extending from the Rear Lot Line to the Front Yard, on Corner Sites that provide vehicle access from the Flanking Street 1.3 m C
 
Diagram for Subsection 2.2
Diagram for 5.100_2.2
2.3. Despite Subsection 6.1.1 of Section 7.100, to provide additional screening from Nuisances from Abutting Sites or Streets, the Development Planner may vary the Height of a Fence, or a portion of a Fence, in compliance with the following: 
 
2.3.1. Where the maximum Height of a Fence is 1.3 m, it may be varied up to a maximum Height of 2.0 m.
2.3.2. Where the maximum Height of a Fence is 2.0 m, it may be varied up to a maximum Height of 2.6 m.

 

3.1. The Height of a Privacy Screen is measured from the highest point along the Privacy Screen, excluding structural posts, to the surface of the Platform Structure or Rooftop Terrace directly beneath that point.
 
Diagram for Subsection 3.1
Diagram for 5.100_3.1
3.2. Privacy Screen Height must comply with Table 3.2:
Table 3.2. Privacy Screen Height Regulations
Subsection Regulation Value Symbol
3.2.1. Maximum Height  a 2.0 m A
Unless 1 or more of the following applies:    
3.2.2. Maximum Height in required Front Setback  a 1.3 m B
3.2.3. Maximum Height within 2.5 m of a Rear Lot Line  1.3 m  C
3.2.4. Maximum Height in required Side Setbacks 1.3 m D
 
Diagram for Subsection 3.2   a
Diagram for 5.100_3.2
3.3. Despite Subsection 6.1.1 of Section 7.100, to prevent visual intrusion or provide additional screening from Abutting Sites or Streets, the Development Planner may vary the Height of a Privacy Screen, or a portion of a Privacy Screen, in compliance with the following:
 
3.3.1. Where the maximum Height of a Privacy Screen is 1.3 m, it may be varied up to a maximum Height of 2.0 m.
3.3.2. Where the maximum Height of a Privacy Screen is 2.0 m, it may be varied up to a maximum Height of 3.1 m.

 

5.110 Safe Urban Environments

1.1. All developments must include the following design elements to promote a safe urban environment by providing natural surveillance, clear sightlines and wayfinding:
 
1.1.1. Outdoor spaces must be appropriately-lit, in compliance with Subsection 3 of Section 5.120.
1.1.2. Entrapment spots and blind corners must be avoided or sufficiently mitigated.
1.1.3. Pathways and building access points, where provided, must be clearly defined.
1.1.4. Developments must provide clear signage, or other wayfinding techniques, where applicable.
1.2. Despite Subsection 1.1, this Section does not apply to:
 
1.2.1. Single Detached Housing;
1.2.2. Semi-detached Housing;
1.2.3. Duplex Housing;
1.2.4. Backyard Housing; and
1.2.5. Row Housing,
except where in the form of Cluster Housing.

 

2.1. The Development Planner must require a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment as part of a Development Permit application where the proposed development includes:
 
2.1.1. a Parkade; or
2.1.2. a Body Rub Centre.
2.2. The Development Planner may require a CPTED assessment as part of a Development Permit application to determine if a development complies with Subsection 1.1.
2.3. A CPTED assessment must be prepared by a qualified security consultant, architect, or similar professional.
2.4. A CPTED assessment must include:
 
2.4.1. project overview;
2.4.2. Site and building context, including:
 
2.4.2.1. Site and building location; and
2.4.2.2. surrounding developments;
2.4.3. building design, including:
 
2.4.3.1. building access points; and
2.4.3.2. stairwells;
2.4.4. security features and Site access controls;
2.4.5. Parking Areas and Bike Parking Spaces, where applicable;
2.4.6. public spaces;
2.4.7. sightlines, blind corners, and potential entrapment spots; 
2.4.8. outdoor signage, or other wayfinding techniques;
2.4.9. outdoor lighting;
2.4.10. Pathways;
2.4.11. Landscaping;
2.4.12. any other relevant content; and
2.4.13. recommended mitigation measures, where applicable, to ensure the development meets the minimum standards in compliance with Subsection 1.1. 
2.5. The Development Planner may apply conditions to a Development Permit based on the recommendations of a CPTED assessment. 

 

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5.120 Site Performance Standards

1.1. Non-Industrial development must comply with the following:
 
1.1.1. The design and use of exterior finishing materials must be to the satisfaction of the Development Planner who must ensure the proposed buildings, Signs, and structures use materials similar to, or better than, the standard of surrounding developments.
1.1.2. All mechanical equipment, except for Solar Collectors, must be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the building or by incorporating it within the building.
1.1.3. Despite Subsection 1.1.2, screening is not required for mechanical equipment such as air conditioners and heat pumps for Single Detached Housing, Semi-Detached Housing, Duplex Housing, Row Housing, Secondary Suites, Backyard Housing, or Multi-unit Housing with 4 Dwellings or less. 
1.1.4. Venting systems for Parkades must be oriented away from Abutting Sites, on-Site Amenity Areas and pedestrian circulation areas.
1.1.5. Fences that contain, or are constructed of, hazardous materials such as barbed wire, are not permitted.

 

2.1. Where a proposed non-Residential Use or Home Based Business may create a Nuisance, as determined at the time of the Development Permit application, mitigation measures to reduce any negative impacts must be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Planner, including: 
 
2.1.1. additional screening such as building walls, freestanding walls, berms, solid Fences, or Landscaping, to minimize visual Nuisances;
2.1.2. additional features such as full cutoff lighting, building walls, freestanding walls, berms, solid Fences, or Landscaping, to minimize lighting Nuisances;
2.1.3. structural soundproofing or limiting the use of outdoor speakers and amplification systems, to minimize noise Nuisances;
2.1.4. ventilation systems or filters that treat emissions before being vented out of a building, to minimize odour or emission Nuisances; and 
2.1.5. other similar measures.
2.2. The Development Planner may impose conditions on a Development Permit to require the implementation of mitigation measures to ensure compliance with Subsection 2.1.

 

3.1. Outdoor lighting must:
 
3.1.1. be arranged, installed, and maintained to minimize glare and excessive lighting, and to deflect, shade, and focus light away from surrounding Sites to minimize Nuisance; 
3.1.2. generally be directed downwards, except where directed towards the Site or architectural features located on the Site;
 
Diagrams for Subsection 3.1.2
Diagram for 5.120_3.1.2_1
Diagram for 5.120_3.1.2_2
3.1.3. be designed to provide an appropriately-lit environment at building entrances, outdoor Amenity Areas, parking facilities, and Pathways; and 
3.1.4. not interfere with the function of traffic control devices.

 

4.1. Waste collection and disposal areas for Residential development must be designed to:
 
4.1.1. provide adequate space to separate, store, and co-locate containers and chutes for recycling, organics and residual waste, where applicable;
4.1.2. provide a level surface with sufficient structural ground strength for containers and access by waste collection vehicles;
4.1.3. provide adequate and safe access for waste collection vehicles to maneuver and access waste containers, including:
 
4.1.3.1. sufficient vertical and horizontal clearance for waste collection vehicles; and
4.1.3.2. minimizing obstruction into Streets, Alleys, Driveways, Drive Aisles, Pathways, Site accesses, and Abutting Sites;
4.1.4. be in a separate space from non-residential waste containers; and
4.1.5. provide appropriate screening in compliance with Subsections 2, 4, and 5 of Section 5.60,
to the satisfaction of the Development Planner, in consultation with the City department responsible for waste services.

 

5.1. The following vehicles are not permitted to be parked on any part of a Site in a residential Zone:
 
5.1.1. a Commercial Vehicle, loaded or unloaded, with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (G.V.W.R.) greater than 4,600 kg; or
5.1.2. more than 1 Commercial Vehicle, loaded or unloaded, with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (G.V.W.R.) of 4,600 kg or less, for longer than reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle.
5.2. A large Recreational Vehicle is not permitted in a Front Yard or in a Flanking Side Yard of a Residential Site for longer than reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle.
5.3. Despite Subsection 5.2, large Recreational Vehicles may park from April 1 to October 31 inclusive, on a Driveway leading to a Garage in a Front Yard or in a Flanking Side Yard of a Residential Site:
 
5.3.1. that does not Abut an Alley; and
5.3.2. where a minimum distance of 0.6 m is provided from the Recreational Vehicle to the interior edge of a sidewalk or the curb where no sidewalk is present. 
5.4. For the purposes of Subsections 5.2 and 5.3, a large Recreational Vehicle does not include:
 
5.4.1. small utility trailers;
5.4.2. camper van conversions;
5.4.3. tent trailers; 
5.4.4. campers mounted on trucks; or
5.4.5. boats, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, jet skis, or motorcycles and trailers to carry them.

 

6.1. Where developments, such as Row Housing, require surface drainage to cross 1 or more Lots, all affected Lots must register a private drainage easement allowing the uninhibited flow of water across these Lots.

 

5.130 Unique Lot Conditions

 

1. On Corner Sites consisting of more than 1 Lot, the Front Lot Line of the Site is the same as the Front Lot Line of the Corner Lot.  
 
Diagram for Subsection 1
Diagram for 5.130_1
 
2. If the 2 Lot lines of a Corner Site Abutting a Street are equal in length, the location of the Front Lot Line of the Site must be determined by the Development Planner. The Development Planner must consider the orientation and access to the proposed development, and the Front Lot Lines of Abutting Lots when making this decision.  
3. Despite Subsections 1 and 2 and the definition of Front Lot Line, the Development Planner may determine that a Corner Site has additional Front Lot Lines other than what is required. The Development Planner must consider the orientation and access to the proposed development, and the Front Lot Lines of Abutting Lots when making this decision.  
4. Double Fronting Sites must have 2 Front Lot Lines.  
 
4.1. Despite the definition of Front Lot Line, the Development Planner may determine that a Double Fronting Site only has 1 Front Lot Line. The Development Planner must consider the orientation and access to the proposed development, and the Front Lot Lines of Abutting Lots when making this decision.
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5. To determine if a Lot or Site along a curved Street is a Corner Lot or Corner Site, the Development Planner must take into account the angle where the lines tangent to each of the two endpoints of the curved Lot or Site intersect.  
6. The corner of a Corner Lot or Corner Site is the point on the curved Lot line(s) that is closest to the two intersecting tangent lines described in Subsection 6.  
 
Diagram for Subsections 5 and 6
Diagram for 5.130_56