811 North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Protection Overlay
Bylaw 17767
September 19, 2016
The purpose of this Overlay is to provide a development Setback from the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System.
This Overlay applies to:
all lands within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, as shown on Appendix I to this Overlay; and
all lands within 7.5 m of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System as shown on Appendix I to this Overlay.
Bylaw 17767
September 19, 2016
Notwithstanding the boundary, as referenced in subsection 811.2.1, the boundary is a general boundary and is subject to more precise location where such location is established through the approval of Plans of Subdivision or survey plans of the top of bank. In such cases, the Development Officer will amend the map to reflect the more precise boundary.
All developments shall maintain a minimum 7.5 m Setback from the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, as shown on Appendix I to this Overlay.
Bylaw 16032
March 12, 2012
Bylaw 17767
September 19, 2016
Bylaw 17832
November 28, 2016
The Development Officer may allow a variance to the Setback requirements of subsection 811.3.1, under the provisions of Sections 11.3 and 11.4 of this Bylaw. In considering a variance, the Development Officer shall require a letter from the registered owner of a property indicating that a variance is being requested and that a survey line has been staked. The Development Officer shall then notify staff from Sustainable Development, Integrated Infrastructure Services and Citizen Services who shall, together with the owner of the land or his representative and the surveyor, field check the line and advise the Development Officer on the merits of the variance being requested. Any variance granted shall be recorded on the survey and filed with the Development Permit Applications affecting the Site.
Bylaw 17767
September 19, 2016
Any development permit application on a Site that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, as shown in Appendix I to this Overlay, shall be accompanied by a report prepared by a registered Professional Engineer, and as set out in subsection 14.1 of this Bylaw, and that also details:
the minimum Setback for structures on the Site; and
any development conditions for the property required to prolong the stability of the bank.
Bylaw 16032
March 12, 2012
The Development Officer shall seek the advice of Transportation Services with respect to these applications and may approve the conditions or refuse such applications accordingly.
Bylaw 17767
September 19, 2016
Notwithstanding subsection 811.3.3, any development permit application for an accessory building or structure, or for the removal of an accessory building or structure, on a Site that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, as shown in Appendix I to this Overlay may require a report prepared by a registered Professional Engineer as set out in subsection 14.1 of this Bylaw. The Development Officer shall seek the advice of Integrated Infrastructure Services with respect to these applications to determine if a report is necessary for the proposed Site.
Notwithstanding subsection 800.2.2.b, Water Retention Structures on a Site zoned residential that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Protection Overlay, as shown in Appendix I to this Overlay, shall be a Class B Discretionary development.
Notwithstanding subsection 800.2.2.b, the following developments on a Site zoned residential that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Protection Overlay, shall be prohibited:
above or underground sprinklers or irrigation systems; and
roof leaders, downspouts and sump pump discharge spouts that discharge into or onto the ground.
A Rear Yard or a Side Yard on a Site zoned residential that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Overlay, as shown in Appendix I to this Overlay:
shall be generally landscaped with permeable landscaping materials; and
Bylaw 17973
April 27, 2017
shall not contain Impermeable Materials in either the Rear Yard or the Side Yard that exceed a total area of greater than 12 m2 respectively.
The Development Officer, having regard to the detailed engineering study required in 811.3.3 or 811.3.4 and in consultation with Integrated Infrastructure Services, may apply conditions of approval to any Development Permit issued on a Site that Abuts or is partially or wholly contained within the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, as shown in Appendix 1 to this Overlay, including but not limited to, any conditions required to minimize erosion and stabilize soil conditions as well as, when applicable, requirement to comply with subsection 811.3.7, or may refuse the application.
Appendix 1 - North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Protection Overlay