Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800

7. Use Class Definitions

Bylaw 14127

January 11, 2006

Use Class Categories, as set out in subsections 7.2 through 7.9 inclusive, group Use Classes with common functional or physical impact characteristics. A Use Class groups individual land Uses with common functional or physical impact characteristics.
The Use Classes of this Section are used to define the range of Uses which are permitted or discretionary within the various Zones of this Bylaw.
The following guidelines shall be applied in interpreting the Use Class definitions:

the typical Uses, which may be listed in the definitions, are not intended to be exclusive or restrictive. Reference should be made to the definition of the Use Class in determining whether or not a use is included within a particular Use Class;
where a specific use does not conform to the wording of any Use Class definition or generally conforms to the wording of two or more Use Class definitions, the Development Officer may, in his discretion, deem that the use conforms to and is included in that Use Class which he considers to be the most appropriate in character and purpose. In such a case, the use shall be considered a Discretionary Use, whether or not the Use Class is listed as Permitted or Discretionary within the applicable Zone; and
the Use Class headings such as Residential or Commercial do not mean that the Use Classes listed under these headings are permitted only in Residential or Commercial Zones of this Bylaw. Reference must be made to the lists of Permitted and Discretionary Use Classes within each Zone.