Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw #9319
April 24, 1990
To provide a Site Specific Development Control District to allow for the temporary use of this site for Non-accessory Parking with appropriate development criteria to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential land uses, and to continue the opportunity for residential development in accordance with the RA8 (Medium Rise Apartment) District.
Lots 16, 17, 18, Block 10, Plan 2436 AB and Lots A and B, Block 10, Plan 860 KS, located west of 76 Street and north of 119 Avenue, Eastwood.
All Use Classes listed in the RA8 District, Sections 220.2 and 220.3 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Non-accessory Parking, for a period of time not exceeding three years from the date of adoption of this Bylaw No. 9391; thereafter, Non-accessory Parking shall not be an allowable use for this site.
Development for Use Classes listed in 3(a) above shall be in accordance with the RA8 Development Regulations as contained in Sections 220.4 and 220.6 of the Land Use Bylaw.
The following regulations shall apply to Non-accessory Parking:
the Development Officer shall, as a condition of approving a permit for this use, specify the time for which the permit shall remain in effect. The length of time for which any permit approved for this use shall remain in effect shall not extend beyond the third anniversary of the date of passage of this Bylaw No. 9391;
if City Council at any time considers that this use is no longer appropriate for the site Council may, by way of resolution, revoke any permit granted for this use. Council shall, subsequent to the passage of any resolution to revoke permits granted for this use, give written notice to the registered owner of the lands subject to the permit of their decision either through personal service or by double registered mail. The permit being the subject matter of the resolution shall be deemed to be revoked upon the 60th day after service of Council's decision upon the registered owner of the lands;
any permit granted for this use shall require that upon the expiration of the permit or its earlier revocation by Council the registered owner of the site used for the non-accessory parking to restore the site to the condition it was in as nearly as possible prior to the approval of the permit for this use;
a uniform screen fence of a solid design, a minimum of 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) in height, shall be provided along the north property lines of Lot B, Block 10, Plan 860 KS and Lot 18, Block 10, Plan 2436 AB;
the area to be used for parking shall be set back a minimum of 3 m (10 ft.) from 76 and 77 Streets and 119 Avenue and from the north property lines. Precast concrete curbs not less than 150 mm in height, shall be provided along such setback line. The 3 m setback shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Development Officer;
the parking surface shall consist of an all weather surface;
access/egress to the parking area shall be restricted to the north/south lane;
any exterior lighting of the site shall be designed so that the lighting is directed away from the adjacent lands, and the intensity of illumination shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the site; and
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:
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
the Development Officer shall not release the Landscaping Bond until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has been well maintained and is in healthy condition two growing seasons after completion of the landscaping.
Signage shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Section 79B and in accordance with the general regulations of Sections 79.1 to 79.9 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50-79 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
The Development Officer may grant relaxation 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, enjoyment and value of neighbouring properties.