(DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision

Part IV Edmonton Zoning Bylaw

Section DC2.584

Bylaw 12982

March 12, 2002

DC2.584.1.       General Purpose

To establish a Site Specific Development Control Provision for low intensity commercial retail and service uses, such that by limiting the range of specific land uses and developing sensitive site development regulations, impacts on adjacent properties, as well as on the entire Duggan neighbourhood, are minimized.

DC2.584.2.       Area of Application

This DC2 Provision shall apply to Lot 2, Block 37, Plan 872-1793, located east of 106 Street and north of 42 Avenue, as shown on Appendix 1 to the Bylaw adopting this Provision.

DC2.584.3.        Uses

  1. Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs; for less than 200 occupants and 240 m2 of Public Space

  2. Business Support Services

  3. Commercial Schools

  4. Drive-in Food Services

  5. Gas Bars

  6. General Retail Stores, up to a maximum gross floor area of 5000 m2

  7. Government Services

  8. Health Services

  9. Household Repair Services

  10. Indoor Participant Recreation Services

  11. Major and Minor Secondhand Stores

  12. Minor Amusement Establishments

  13. Nightclubs; for less than 200 occupants and 240 m2 of Public Space

  14. Personal Service Shops

  15. Private Clubs

  16. Professional, Financial and Office Support Services

  17. Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits

  18. Rapid Drive-through Vehicle Services

  19. Restaurants; for less than 200 occupants and 240 m2 of Public Space

  20. Specialty Food Services; for less than 100 occupants and 120 m2 of Public Space

  21. Spectator Entertainment Establishments

  22. Veterinary Services

  23. Fascia On-premises Signs

  24. Freestanding On-premises Signs

  25. Projecting On-premises Signs

  26. Temporary On-premises Signs

DC2.584.4         Development Criteria

  1. Site development shall be in general accordance with Appendix 1.

  2. The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0.

  3. The maximum building height shall not exceed 10 m nor two storeys.

  4. A minimum landscaped yard of 10.5 m shall be provided adjacent to 106 Street. Within this yard a berm with a height between 1.2 m and 1.5 m shall be constructed. This berm shall be landscaped with mature evergreen and deciduous trees to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in consultation with the Community Services Department, to achieve an attractive visual transition to the adjacent residential lands. This landscaped yard and berm shall be installed prior to or concurrent with any development on this site.

  5. Minimum landscaped yards shall be provided on the northern, eastern and southern boundaries, as follows:

  1. a 3.0 m landscaped yard is required adjacent to the northern boundary of the site. Within this yard street trees shall be planted at intervals of not less than 10 m. The street trees shall be a hardy deciduous species, be of a minimum caliper of 7.6 cm and be set in a well approximately 1 m x 1 m to protect the trees from damage by vehicles. Heavy landscaping shall also be included in those areas along the northern edge of the site not occupied by parking. All landscaping is to be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in consultation with the Community Services Department;

  2. a 4.5 m landscaped yard is required adjacent to that portion of 105 Street extending northward from 42 Avenue for a distance of 75 m and adjacent to that portion of 105 Street located north of the theatre. A 6.0 m landscaped yard shall be provided along the balance of this eastern boundary that is adjacent to the theatres; and

  3. a 4.5 m landscaped yard is required adjacent to 42 Avenue, the southern boundary of the site.

  1. Entryway landscaping shall be provided on the northwestern corner of the site, and street trees shall be provided along the southern boundary of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, in order to achieve a high standard of visual appearance in keeping with the Entryway and Streetscape provisions of the North Duggan Design Guidelines attached hereto as Appendix 2.

  2. The overall design and finish of buildings shall achieve a residential character in accordance with the North Duggan Design Guidelines attached hereto as Appendix 2.

  3. The Development Officer shall ensure that any buildings which provide for multiple business occupancy are designed:

  1. such that businesses which occupy space at the ground floor level have individual and direct exterior access to grade;

  2. such that there is no enclosed corridor or passageway available for public use that provides for interior connection between the businesses; and

  3. so as to preclude an arrangement of buildings or structures which would constitute an enclosed and climate controlled mall.

  1. No parking, loading, storage, trash collection, outdoor service or display area shall be permitted within a landscaped yard.

  2. Signs may be allowed in this Provision as provided for in Schedule 59E and in accordance with the general provisions of Sections 59.1 to 59.9 inclusive of the Zoning Bylaw, provided that in the opinion of the Development Officer, such signage would be consistent with the signage provisions of the North Duggan Design Guidelines attached hereto as Appendix 2.

DC2.584.5.          Additional Development Criteria for Specific Uses

  1. Minor Amusement Establishments shall be allowed only where designed as an integral component of a Restaurant, Specialty Food Service, Nightclub, Bar or Neighbourhood Pub and such that there is no separate, direct exterior access to the Indoor Amusement Establishments.

  2. Drive-In Food Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 72 of the Zoning Bylaw.

  3. The Development Officer, based upon the advice of the Transportation and Streets Department may impose a limit on the total seating capacity and floor area for Restaurants, Bars and Neighbourhood Pubs, Nightclubs, and Spectator Entertainment Establishments for the site and may restrict the floor area for all developments in this Zone having regard to:

  4. the timing of transportation improvements, including the provision of the east/west collector roadway;

  1. the traffic impact on the efficient functioning of adjacent roadways; and

  2. the provision for sufficient on-site parking spaces.

  1. A Parking Impact Assessment will be required when making application for development permits in this Zone.

  2. Gas Bars shall be developed in accordance with Section 72 of the Zoning Bylaw and also in accordance with the following additional criteria:

  1. the number of Gas Bars on the site shall not exceed one, which shall be limited to not more that 6 gas pumps;

  2. the Gas Bar shall be located a minimum of 6 metres from the north property line;

  3. the overall design and finish of the Gas Bar, inclusive of the pump canopy, shall be consistent with the surrounding development; and

  1. Rapid Drive-Through Vehicle Services shall be developed in accordance with Section 72 of the Zoning Bylaw and also in accordance with the following additional criteria:

  1. the number of car wash bays shall not exceed one; and

  2. the Rapid Drive-Through Vehicle Service shall be developed in association with a Gas Bar.

DC2.584 Map

Appendix 1