Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 9783
May 14, 1991
To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate low to medium density residential development consisting of semi-detached and row housing, with sensitive site development regulations to ensure that development will be compatible with the surrounding residential development.
This District shall apply to an approximately 1.08 ha portion of the NW 12-52-24-W4M, shown as Area A on the sketch plan appended to the Bylaw adopting this DC5 District, Jackson Heights.
Semi-detached Housing, Row Housing and Linked Housing
Offices-in-the-Home
Home Crafts
Residential Sales Centre
Daytime Child Care Services
The maximum total site density shall not exceed 42.0 units per hectare.
The maximum building height shall not exceed 10 m nor 2½ storeys.
The maximum total site coverage shall not exceed 40% with a maximum of 12% for garages or car ports. Garages or car ports shall be designed as an integral part of the principal building.
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the west, east and north property lines. The east yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous trees, a minimum of 3.0 m in height for every 4.0 m of lineal yard. The landscaping of the west and north yards shall be in accordance with Clause 4(h).
A 1.8 m high uniform solid screen fence shall be provided adjacent to the north, east and west property lines.
A landscaped yard, a minimum of 6.0 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the south property line. Screen fencing, a maximum of 1.8 m in height, as well as Private Outdoor Amenity Areas may extend a maximum of 3.0 m into the required 6.0 m landscaped yard. Landscaping consisting of one coniferous tree and one deciduous tree and five shrubs shall be provided for every 46 m2 of required yard. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height required of 3.0 m. Where screen fencing extends into the landscaped yard, the required trees and shrubs shall be proportionally distributed on both sides of the screen fencing.
A landscaped yard a minimum of 6.0 m in width shall be provided for all dwelling units fronting on an internal roadway and not more than 60% of the yard shall be used for parking or driveways.
Landscaping for the balance of the site shall consist of mature deciduous and coniferous trees in a proportion of approximately 50:50. The deciduous trees shall have a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm and coniferous trees shall have a minimum height of 3.0 m. Two trees per dwelling unit shall be provided together with a mixture of deciduous shrubs. The main intent of this landscaping is to screen the Private Outdoor Amenity Areas from abutting sites and to create a landscaped transition between development on the site and adjacent sites.
The following development setbacks and development criteria shall apply for those buildings located adjacent to the east landscaped yard:
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 from the east property line;
a Semi-detached building containing not more than two (2) dwellings shall be setback a minimum of 9.1 m from the east property line;
where that portion of a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is oriented toward the east property line and is limited to one storey or 5.5 m in height, a minimum setback of 7.5 m from the east property line shall be provided; and
where a Linked Housing, Row Housing or Semi-detached building is sited in a flanking manner such that the building has no principal living room windows and habitable room windows facing the east, a minimum building setback of 7.5 m from the east property line shall be provided.
To ensure that a high standard of appearance and a 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, and h, of this District.
The Development Officer shall require, as a condition of approval, that the applicant provide an irrevocable letter of credit, 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;
the Development Officer shall not release the letter of credit 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.
A Private Outdoor Amenity Area, at grade, a minimum of 30 m2 per dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Separation Space shall be provided between two or more dwellings in accordance with Section 58 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Development shall comply with the following architectural guidelines:
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;
roofs shall be sloped and of residential character and finished with cedar shakes, asphalt shingles or clay tiles; and
exterior finishing materials shall be limited to muted tones with strong colours limited to use as accents.
No parking, loading, storage or trash collection shall be permitted within the required yard, except as provided under 4 (h). Storage and trash 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.
Vehicular parking shall be provided adjacent to each dwelling or designed as an integral part of the dwelling.
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 secured and landscaped.
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.
Development in this District shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Section 5079 inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Section 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 neighbouring properties.
Offices-in-the-Home shall be developed in accordance with Section 84 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Home Crafts shall be developed in accordance with Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Daytime Child Care Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 93 of this bylaw.
Residential Sales Centres shall be developed in accordance with Section 95 of the Land Use Bylaw.