(DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision

Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Section DC2.206

Bylaw #9401

March 27, 1990

DC2.206.1.         General Purpose

To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density multiple family housing consisting of semi-detached housing, row housing and stacked row housing, and to establish sensitive site development regulations that will ensure compatibility with adjacent residential development.

DC2.206.2.        Area of Application

This DC5 District shall apply to a 1.62 ha portion of the SE 1/4 of Section 30-52-25-W4M as illustrated on the sketch plan attached to Bylaw No. 9401, adopting this DC5 District, Potter Greens.

DC2.206.3.          Uses

  1. Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing

  2. Stacked Row Housing with not more than four (4) dwellings in each building and each dwelling to have individual access to grade

  3. Offices-in-the-Home

  4. Homecrafts

  5. Daytime Child Care Services

DC2.206.4.          Development Criteria

  1. The maximum total site density shall not exceed 42.0 dwelling units per hectare (17.0 dwelling units per acre).

  2. The maximum height shall not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft.) nor 2-1/2 storeys.

  3. The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40% with a maximum 12% for garages or car ports. Underground parking or garages or car ports will be designed as an integral part of the principal building.

  4. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the north property line. No parking or loading shall be allowed within this 7.5 m yard. This yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) in height and spaced at a minimum interval of 4.0 m (13.1 ft.).

  5. The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the north landscaped yard.

  1. Stacked Row-Housing shall be setback a minimum of 15 m (49.2 ft.) from the north property line;

  2. a Linked Housing or Row Housing building shall contain not more than four (4) dwellings and shall be setback a minimum of 10.7 m (35 ft.) from the north property line;

  3. a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 9.1 m (30 ft.) from the north property line;

  4. where that portion of a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is oriented toward the north property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m (18.0 ft.) in height, a setback a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the north property line shall be provided; and

  5. where a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi detached building is sited in a flanking manner and such that the building has no principal living room windows and habitable room windows facing the north, a minimum building setback of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the north property line shall be provided.

  1. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the west and south property lines. No parking or loading shall be allowed within this 2.0 m yard. Notwithstanding the above, if dwelling units are located with a fronting-on or a backing on orientation to the west and south property lines not less than a 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) landscaped front yard or a 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) rear yard shall be provided respectively, as the required yards.

  2. A uniform screen fence, of a solid design, 1.8 m high shall be provided adjacent to the north and east property lines.

  3. A 1.2 m (4 ft.) high chain link fence shall be provided adjacent to the west and south property lines.

  4. A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) in width, shall be provided adjacent to the east property line.

  5. A minimum landscaped yard of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway and not more than 50% of the yard shall be used for parking or loading.

  6. Except as provide for in Clause 4(d), landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees. A minimum of two mature trees per dwelling unit shall be provided with a mixture of deciduous and coniferous shrubs. Mature coniferous trees shall be a minimum of 3 m in height and mature deciduous trees shall be a minimum calliper of 7.5 cm.

  7. A Private Outdoor Amenity Area at grade, a minimum of 30 sq. m (322.9 sq. ft.) per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.

  8. Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.

  9. To ensure that a high standard appearance and sensitive transition to the surrounding land uses are achieved, detailed landscaping plans shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for approval by the Development Officer which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, comply with the landscaping requirements specified by Clauses d, f, g, h, i, j and k of this district.

  10. The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit or a performance bond, in the amount of 100% of the established landscaping cost, the conditions of the security being that:

  1. if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this District and the landscaping plan, within one growing season after the completion of the development, then the amount fixed shall be paid to the City, for its use absolutely; and

  2. the Development Officer shall not release the Letter of Credit or the Landscaping Bond until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition, two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.

  1. No parking, loading, or trash collection shall be permitted within the required yard. Trash storage and collection shall be located in such a manner as to be screened from view from adjacent residential sites and public roadways in accordance with the provisions of Section 69.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.

  2. Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines:

  1. exterior building finishes shall consist of brick or other textured masonry materials and cedar or other appropriate siding materials of durable quality, attractive in appearance and used either separately or in combination;

  2. roofs shall be sloped and of a residential character and finished with cedar shakes, asphalt shingles or clay tiles; and

  3. exterior finishing materials shall be limited to muted earth tones with strong colours limited to use as accents.

  1. Vehicular parking shall be provided adjacent to each dwelling or designed as an integral part of the dwelling.

  2. In addition to the requirements of Section 55 of the Edmonton Land Use Bylaw restricting parking in residential areas, no recreational vehicles shall be stored on the site except in an area designated for such vehicles which is properly screened and landscaped.

  3. Signs may be allowed in this District as provided for in accordance with Schedule 79A and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.

  4. Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 5079 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.

  5. The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 5079 of the Land Use Bylaw and the provisions of this District if in his opinion, such a variance would be in keeping with the general purpose of this District, and would not affect the amenities, use and enjoyment of the neighbouring properties.

DC2.206.5.           Additional Development Criteria for Specific Uses

  1. Offices in the Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.

  2. Homecrafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.

  3. Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of the Land Use Bylaw.

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