(DC2) SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROVISION

Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Section DC2.1207

Charter Bylaw 20012

April 20, 2022

DC2.1207.1           General Purpose

To create a commercial site with the opportunity for mixed-use development on a portion of the site in the form of standalone residential medium-rise apartments, or medium rise apartments with main floor commercial uses.

DC2.1207.2           Area of Application

This Provision shall apply to the portion of Lot 1, Block A, Plan 1921169 located south of Rabbit Hill Road and east of 170 Street SW as shown in Schedule “A” of the Charter Bylaw adopting this Provision,Glenridding Ravine.

DC2.1207.3          Uses

  1. Apartment Hotels

  2. Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs

  3. Business Support Services

  4. Cannabis Retail Sales

  5. Child Care Services

  6. Commercial Schools

  7. Convenience Retail Stores

  8. Creation and Production Establishments

  9. Equipment Rentals

  10. General Retail Stores

  11. Government Services

  12. Health Services

  13. Hotels

  14. Indoor Participant Recreation Services

  15. Liquor Stores

  16. Lodging Houses

  17. Major Amusement Establishments

  18. Media Studios

  19. Minor Amusement Establishments

  20. Mobile Catering Food Services

  21. Multi-unit Housing

  22. Personal Service Shops

  23. Private Clubs

  24. Private Education Services

  25. Professional, Financial, and Office Support Services

  26. Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits

aa.  Rapid Drive Through Vehicle Services

bb.  Recycled Materials Drop-off Centre

cc.  Residential Sales Centre

dd.  Restaurants

ee.  Secondhand Stores

ff.   Speciality Food Services

gg.  Supportive Housing

hh.  Urban Gardens

ii.    Vehicle Parking

jj.   Veterinary Services

kk.  Fascia Off-premises Signs

ll.    Fascia On-premises Signs

mm.  Freestanding Off-premises Signs

nn.   Freestanding On-premises Signs

oo.   Minor Digital Off-premises Signs

pp.   Minor Digital On-premises Signs

qq.   Projecting On-premises Signs

rr.    Roof On-premises Signs

ss.   Temporary Off-premises Signs

tt.   Temporary On-premises Signs

DC2.1207.4          Development Regulations

  1. The maximum Floor Area Ratio shall be:

  1. 1.0 for standalone commercial buildings in Area A and Area B of the attached site plan (Appendix 1); and

  2. 3.0 for standalone residential or mixed-use residential/commercial buildings  in Area B of the attached site plan.

  1. The maximum Height shall be:

  1. 23 m for stand-alone residential and mixed-use buildings; and.

  2. 16 m for stand-alone commercial buildings.

  3. A minimum Setback of 6.0 m shall be required from the north property line and the east property line.

  4. A minimum Setback of 2.0 m shall be required from the west property line and 5.0 m from the south property line.

  5. Parking and drive aisles shall be permitted within the west and south Setbacks.

  6. Loading and storage areas shall be located at the rear or sides of the buildings.

  7. All mechanical equipment, including roof mechanical units shall be concealed with standard parapet heights or incorporated within the building roof in a manner that is consistent with the finishing of the building and the overall architectural style of the development.

  8. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted by a registered Landscape Architect prior to the approval of any Development Permit.

  9. The development shall incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design elements by ensuring:

  1. Exterior lighting shall be developed to provide a safe lit environment to the satisfaction of the Development Officer;

  2. Landscaping shall include, but not be limited to, low-growing shrubs or deciduous trees with a high canopy at maturity. 

  3. Landscaping shall not be designed to interfere with sight lines, safety, and/or natural surveillance; and

  4. Customer access to commercial uses are limited to a storefront that is visible from a public area, and the storefronts shall have ample transparency to allow natural surveillance.

  1. Internal private roadways shall be constructed to a minimum standard width to accommodate the swept path analysis requirements for waste management and emergency service vehicles, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer in consultation with Subdivision Planning and Coordination, Fire Rescue Services, and Waste Management Service.

  2. Multi-unit Housing shall be permitted within Area B, as shown on the attached Site Plan, and may be above the office or retail component of a shopping centre or as a stand-alone building.

  3. Residential and Residential-related Uses shall not be permitted within Area A, as shown in the Attached Site Plan.

  4. Within a mixed-use residential/commercial building:

  1. Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs, Nightclubs, and Restaurants shall have a maximum capacity of 240 m2 of Public Space; and

  2. Speciality Food Services will have a maximum of 120 m2 of Public Space.

  1. Equipment Rentals shall be permitted provided that all equipment and goods for rent are contained within an enclosed building.

  2. On-site pedestrian circulation shall be provided and shall ensure that Walkways, Amenity Areas, and parking areas are connected by convenient and safe crossing facilities and well-designed driveway entry/exits that promote pedestrian priority.  This may include, but not limited to, grade, colour, and material of the walkways.

  3. The perceived massing of buildings shall be minimized through the following design elements:

  1. Building setback variations, building orientation, window placement, awnings, articulation around entranceways, roof treatment, and a variety of exterior materials and colors; and

  2. Landscaping situated to mitigate the perceived mass of building facades.

  1. Amenity Area may be provided in the form of a public outdoor space at ground      level to promote a focal point and provide a transitional space between commercial and residential land uses.

  2. Signs shall comply with the regulations of Schedule 59E.

DC2.1207 - Charter Bylaw 20012 - Map

DC2.1207 - Charter Bylaw 20012 - Appendix