Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800

Bylaw 17247

June 22, 2014

 

997 Special Area Blatchford

997.1      General Purpose

To designate portions of the Blatchford Neighbourhood, as shown on Appendix I to this Section, as a Special Area and to adopt appropriate land use regulations for this Special Area in order to achieve the objectives of the City Centre Area Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Bylaw 16033.

 

997.2     Application

The designation, location, and boundaries of each underlying Land Use Zone affected or created through Section 940 shall apply as indicated on Appendix I to this Section.

 

997.3      Zones Created by Special Area Provisions

Specific zones, as contained in Sections 997.7, 997.8, 997.9 and 997.10 have been created in accordance with Section 900 of the Zoning Bylaw.

Where a discrepancy exists between the Special Area regulations and general zoning regulations, the Special Area regulations shall prevail.

997.4      Blatchford Street Classifications

The following street classifications are referenced within the Special Area Zones and are shown on Appendix I:

 

Charter Bylaw 19443

October 20, 2020

Retail Street

Retail Streets are streets with a predominant pedestrian character that serve areas with significant ground floor commercial uses. Retail Streets take priority over Active Streets and Quiet Streets for the purposes of determining the Front Lot Lines of Abutting parcels. Retail Streets may be designed for non-vehicular access only. Retail Streets will be primarily located within the Market Centre.

Primary Active Street

Primary Active Streets serve the most intensive residential and commercial land uses and carry the majority of motorized traffic in Blatchford. Primary Active Streets take priority over Secondary Active Streets and Quiet Streets for the purposes of determining the front lot lines of Abutting parcels.

Secondary Active Street

Secondary Active Streets are high traffic streets serving a mix of higher-intensity land uses. Secondary Active Streets take priority over Quiet Streets for the purposes of determining the front lot lines of Abutting parcels.

Primary Quiet Street

Primary Quiet Streets are low traffic residential streets that prioritize safety and comfort for residents over convenience for people travelling through. Primary Quiet Streets take priority over Secondary Quiet Streets for the purposes of determining the front lot lines of Abutting parcels. Primary Quiet Streets may be designed for non-vehicular access only.

Secondary Quiet Street

Secondary Quiet Streets are low traffic residential streets. Active Streets and Primary Quiet Streets take priority over Secondary Quiet Streets for the purposes of determining the front lot lines of Abutting parcels. Secondary Quiet Streets may be designed for non-vehicular access only.

 

Charter Bylaw 18387

May 7, 2018

997.5      Blatchford-Specific Uses

Bylaw 18115

July 10, 2017

Effective Date: September 1, 2017

Charter Bylaw 19443

October 20, 2020

  1. Blatchford Lane Suite means an Accessory Dwelling located above a detached Garage. A Blatchford Lane Suite is Accessory to a building in which the principal Use is Multi-unit Housing. A Blatchford Lane Suite has cooking facilities, food preparation, sleeping and sanitary facilities which are separate from those of the principal Dwelling located on the Site. A Blatchford Lane Suite has an entrance separate from the vehicle entrance to the detached Garage, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the structure. This Use Class does not include Garden Suites, Row Housing, or Secondary Suites.

Bylaw 17901

March 6, 2017

Charter Bylaw 18387

May 7, 2018

997.6      Special Land Use Provisions for Blatchford-Specific Uses

Charter Bylaw 19443

October 20, 2020

Charter Bylaw 19679

June 29, 2021

  1. Blatchford Lane Suites - A Blatchford Lane Suite shall comply with the following regulations:

  1. The maximum height of a Garage containing a Blatchford Lane Suite shall be 9 m or the Height of the principal Dwelling as constructed at the time of the Blatchford Lane Suite Development Permit application, whichever is the lesser.

  2. The maximum Second Storey Floor Area of the Blatchford Lane Suite shall be 80 m2.

  3. The minimum Site width for a Site with a Blatchford Lane Suite shall be 7.3 m.

  4. The minimum distance between a detached Garage containing a Blatchford Lane Suite and the principal Dwelling on the same Site shall be 4 m.

  5. Windows contained within the Blatchford Lane Suite portion of the detached Garage shall be placed and sized such that they minimize overlook into Yards and windows of Abutting properties through one of more of the following:

  1. Off-setting window placement to limit direct views of Abutting rear or side yard amenity areas, or direct view into a Blatchford Lane Suite window on an adjacent site;

  2. Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with landscaping or the placement of other accessory buildings; and

  3. Placing larger windows such as living room windows, to face a Lane or a flanking street.

Bylaw 17727

August 22, 2016

Charter Bylaw 19443

October 20, 2020

  1. Rooftop Terraces shall not be allowed on Blatchford Lane Suites.

  1. Platform structures, including balconies, shall be allowed as part of a Blatchford Lane Suite developed above a detached Garage only where the balcony faces the Lane or a flanking public street.

  2. A Blatchford Lane Suite shall not be developed within the same principal Dwelling containing a Group Home or Limited Group Home, or a Major Home Based Business and an associated principal Dwelling, unless the Blatchford Lane Suite is an integral part of a Bed and Breakfast Operation in the case of a Major Home Based Business;

  3. The Blatchford Lane Suite shall not be separated from the principal Dwelling through a condominium conversion or subdivision.

  4. Blatchford Lane Suites shall not be included in the calculation of densities in this Bylaw.

997.7       Blatchford Parks Zone (BP)

997.8       Blatchford Row Housing Zone (BRH)

997.9       Blatchford Low to Medium Rise Residential Zone (BLMR)

997.10     Blatchford Medium Rise Residential Zone (BMR)

997.11     Blatchford Environmental Overlay

 

Appendix I – Blatchford Special Area

Appendix II – Blatchford Environmental Overlay