(DC1) DIRECT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROVISION

(FQ) FIVE CORNERS HIGH DENSITY QUARTER

 

Bylaw 15039

April 15, 2009

Bylaw 17829

January 23, 2017

Bylaw 18175

November 15, 2017

Charter Bylaw 19550

February 23, 2021

1.        General Purpose

The purpose of this Provision is to accommodate a predominately high-rise, high density residential development with ground oriented commercial Uses. The development shall be pedestrian friendly and compatible in scale, function, built form and urban design with surrounding developments, in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw, The Quarters Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and The Quarters Downtown Urban Design.

2.        Area of Application

This Provision shall apply to Area 1, Area 2, and Area 3 as shown on Appendix I.

3.        Uses

Area 1

  1. Apartment Hotels

  2. Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs

  3. Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries

  4. Business Support Services

  5. Child Care Services

  6. Garden Suites, where developed on a lot occupied by Single Detached Housing at the date of passage of this Provision

  7. Lodging Houses

  8. Live-work Unit

  9. Major Home Based Business

  10. Market

  11. Minor Home Based Business

  12. Multi-unit Housing

  13. Private Education Services

  14. Religious Assembly

  15. Residential Sales Centre

  16. Secondary Suites, where developed within existing Single Detached Housing at the date of passage of this Provision

  17. Single Detached Housing, where existing at the date of passage of this Provision

  18. Special Event

  19. Supportive Housing

  20. Temporary On-premises Signs

  21. Urban Gardens

  22. Urban Outdoor Farms

Area 2 and Area 3

  1. All Uses listed in Area 1

  2. Business Support Services

  3. Cannabis Retail Sales

  4. Carnivals

  5. Commercial Schools

  6. Community Recreation Services

  7. Convenience Retail Stores

  8. Creation and Production Establishments

  9. Extended Medical Treatment Services

  10. General Retail Stores

  11. Government Services

  12. Health Services

  13. Hotels

  14. Indoor Participant Recreation Services

  15. Liquor Stores

  16. Media Studios

  17. Minor Amusement Establishment

  18. Mobile Catering Food Services

  19. Nightclubs

  20. Outdoor Amusement Establishments

  21. Outdoor Participant Recreation Services

  22. Personal Service Shops

  23. Private Clubs

  24. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services

  25. Protective and Emergency Services

  26. Public Education Services

aa. Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits bb. Religious Assembly

cc. Restaurants

dd. Secondhand Stores ee. Special Event

ff. Spectator Entertainment Establishments gg. Specialty Food Services

hh. Urban Indoor Farms

ii. Veterinary Services

jj. Fascia On-premises Signs

kk. Freestanding On-premises Signs

ll. Projecting On-premises Signs

4.        Development Regulations

Area 1

  1. The minimum building Height shall not be less than 11.0 m.

  2. The maximum building Height shall not exceed 85.0 m, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  3. The minimum Floor Area Ratio shall be 3.0, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 8.0, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

Area 2

  1. The minimum building Height shall not be less than 11.0 m.

  2. The maximum building Height shall not exceed 85.0 m, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw and Section 810 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  3. The minimum Floor Area Ratio shall be 3.0, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  4. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 8.0, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

Area 3

  1. The minimum building Height shall not be less than 11.0 m.

  2. The maximum building Height shall not exceed 150.0 m, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw and Section 810 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  3. The minimum Floor Area Ratio shall be 3.0, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  4. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be 13.5, subject to Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

General Provisions

  1. The minimum Site area shall be 600 m2; excepting that the minimum Site area for a Tower is 860 m2.

  2. The second and third Storeys of developments located in the areas identified for Commercial Uses may be used exclusively for either Residential Uses or Commercial Uses.

  3. Residential and Live Work Units shall occupy no less than 33.3% of the Floor Area in new buildings.

  4. For Areas 2 and 3, all on-Site resident and tenant parking shall be provided within a structure. Visitor and customer parking may be provided at ground level to a maximum of 2 stalls per 10.0 m of Site Frontage.

  5. Notwithstanding the Incentive System provided for in Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw, prior to the issuance of a Development Permit for any base level development, the Development Officer shall ensure a signed agreement exists between the City and the Owner providing the City the option to purchase 5% of the proposed number of residential Dwellings at 85% of the market price, OR to address affordable housing contributions as prescribed by City Council policy C582.

  6. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  7. Signage

  1. Signs shall be developed in accordance with Section 59 and Schedule 59B of the Zoning Bylaw.

  2. Temporary On-premises Signs shall only be allowed as part of a Residential Sales Centre and shall not include Changeable Copy

  3. Freestanding Signs shall be limited to neighbourhood identification signage.

5.        Urban Design regulations

  1. Site planning shall be in accordance with The Quarters Downtown Urban Design Plan.

  2. In Area 1, a minimum 4.5 m Setback shall be required from any Lot line abutting a Lane, except for entrances to underground parkades.

  3. In Area 1, a minimum 1.0 m Setback shall be required from Lot lines internal to a block for every Storey of buildings up to 6 Storeys in Height. A minimum 7.5 m Setback shall be required from Lot lines internal to a block for buildings greater than 6 Storeys in Height.

  4. In Areas 2 and 3, a minimum 1.5 m Setback shall be required from any Lot line abutting a Lane, except for entrances to underground parkades.

  5. In Areas 1 and 2, additional building Setbacks shall be provided at the discretion of the Development Officer to ensure new development is Setback in manner consistent with existing heritage buildings.

  6. Buildings at the intersection of Jasper Avenue NW, 95 Street NW and 102 Avenue NW shall be Setback to the satisfaction of the Development Officer as follows:

  1. The first 8.0 m (2 floors) of every building at the intersection of Jasper Avenue NW and 95 Street NW shall be Setback a minimum of 35.0 m from where the centrelines of Jasper Avenue NW and 95 Street NW intersect.

  2. Additional building Setbacks shall be provided to address sight lines at roadway intersections to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with Subdivision and Development Coordination (Transportation).

  1. Where the ground floor of any development is designed for Commercial Uses, buildings shall be built to the Front and Side Lot Lines. The Development Officer may allow a front Setback to accommodate street related activities such as sidewalk cafes, architectural features and Landscaping.

  2. Stepbacks

  1. In Area 2 and 3, no Stepbacks are required adjacent to streets and avenues.

  2. In Areas 2 and 3, a minimum 3.0 m Stepback shall be required for Towers adjacent to Lane at approximately 11.0 m of building Height

  3. In Areas 2 and 3, a minimum 7.5 m Stepback shall be required for Towers adjacent to internal Lot lines at approximately 11.0 m of building Height.

  4. At the discretion of the Development Officer, Stepbacks may be required adjacent to streets, avenues, and Lot lines internal to a block having regard to the character of the surrounding built form, the objectives of The Quarters Downtown Urban Design Plan, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.

  1. Parking areas shall be developed in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  2. Building Entrances shall be developed in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  3. Weather  Protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  4. Architectural Control shall be in accordance with Section 860 of the Zoning Bylaw.

Five Corners High Density Quarter - Appendix I Map