Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 11277
June 17, 1996
To establish a Site Specific Development Control District to accommodate a range of highway commercial and general commercial uses, with site development regulations that will ensure a high standard of appearance appropriate to the sites location at the intersection of a major entrance route to the City and a major arterial (23 Avenue).
The portion of NW 33-51-24-W4M south of 23 Avenue, east of the Canadian Pacific Rail Main Line and west of Parsons Road, Edmonton Research and Development Park, as shown Schedule "B" - Map appended to the Bylaw adopting this District.
Automotive and Equipment Repair Shops, provided that all repair activity is contained within an enclosed building
Broadcasting and Motion Picture Studios
Business Support Services
Commercial Schools
Convenience Retail Stores
Convenience Vehicle Rentals
Cremation and Internment Services
Custom Manufacturing
Drive-in Food Services
Equipment Rentals, provided that all equipment and goods for rent are contained within an enclosed building
Funeral Services
Gas Bars
General Retail Stores
Government Services
Green Houses and Plant Nurseries
Health Services
Indoor Participant Recreation Services
Limited Contractor Services
Minor and Major Alcohol Sales
Minor and Major Amusement Establishments
Minor and Major Eating and Drinking Establishments
Minor and Major Service Stations
Minor Veterinary Services, provided that all activity associated with the use is contained within a enclosed building
Non-accessory Parking
Personal Service Shops
Private Clubs
aa. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services
bb. Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services
cc. Recycled Materials Drop-off Centres
dd. Religious Assembly, excluding rectories, manses, dormitories, convents, monasteries and other residential buildings
ee. Spectator Entertainment Establishments
ff. Warehouse Sales
The following regulations shall apply to all uses:
Documentation to the satisfaction of the Environmental Planning Group (Planning and Development Department), and if necessary Alberta Environmental Protection and the Capital Health Authority, indicating that all lands within this District are suitable for all uses listed under the District, shall be submitted to the Development Officer prior to the submission of the first development permit application for any development described in this District.
The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) shall be 1.0 except that the maximum FAR for Professional, Financial and Office Support Services shall be 1.5.
The maximum building height shall neither exceed 12 m or 2 storeys, except that the maximum height for Professional, Financial and Office Support Services shall not exceed 4 storeys nor 14 m.
A minimum building setback of 14 m in width shall be provided from property lines adjacent to 23 Avenue, the Canadian Pacific Rail Main Line, and Parsons Road.
A minimum building setback of 15 m in width shall be provided from all pipeline right-of-ways within the District.
A landscaped yard a minimum of 7.5 m in width shall be provided from the property line adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Rail Main Line (where it parallels Calgary Trail Northbound), 23 Avenue and Parsons Road. Landscaping shall consist of a discontinuous undulating berm a maximum of 1.0 m in height and planting of four deciduous trees (a minimum of 8 cm caliper), four coniferous trees (a minimum of 3.0 m in height) and a twenty shrubs for every 35 m of lineal yard frontage, with the plant material being grouped within modules not greater than 25 m in length or 4.5 m in width.
A landscaped yard a minimum of 4.5m in width shall be provided adjacent to all internal public roadways. Landscaping within this yard shall be provided as per Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw.
A landscaped yard a minimum of 3.0 m in width shall be provided adjacent to the Canadian Pacific Main Line (where it does not parallel Calgary Trail). Landscaping within this yard shall be provided as per Section 69 of the Land Use Bylaw.
Development in this District shall comply with the provisions of Section 814 of the Land Use Bylaw, being the Major Commercial Corridors Statutory Plan Overlay.
No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a required yard. Loading, storage and trash collection areas shall be located to the rear or sides of the principal buildings and shall be screened from view from any adjacent sites or public roadways. Waste collection siting shall provide opportunities for recycling initiatives.
Signs shall be allowed in this District as provided for in Schedule 79D and in accordance with the general provisions of Section 79.1 to 79.9 inclusive, of the Land Use Bylaw.
Developments in this District Shall be evaluated with respect to compliance with the General Development Regulations of Sections 50 through 79, inclusive of the Land Use Bylaw.
The Development Officer may grant relaxations to Sections 50 through 79 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 the District and would not adversely affect the amenities, use, and enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
The following regulations shall apply to Convenience Vehicle Rentals:
servicing and repair operation shall be permitted only as accessory uses;
all storage, display or parking areas shall be hard surfaced in accordance with Section 67.3 of the Land Use Bylaw; and
lighting for the display areas shall be mounted on lamp standards and no exposed bulbs or strings of lights shall be used.
Indoor Participant Recreation Services shall be limited to athletic and health fitness centres.