ANCILLARY USES
6.3.2.2
In addition to the uses permitted above, Council will encourage the achievement of diverse and self-sufficient neighbourhoods by permitting the following ancillary uses in areas designated Residential on Schedule D: Land Use without requiring an amendment to this Plan:
- (a) community services including libraries, emergency services, community centres and similar public agency uses; (Amended by OPA #106 – November 6, 2015, B/L 143-2015)
- (b) home based occupations subject to the provisions of policy 6.3.2.7;
- (c) Neighbourhood Commercial uses subject to the provisions of policy 6.3.2.9;
- (d) Open Space uses subject to the provisions of section 6.7; and (e) Minor Institutional uses subject to the provisions of section 6.6.
TYPES OF LOW PROFILE HOUSING
6.3.2.3
For the purposes of this Plan, Low Profile housing development is further classified as follows:
- (a) small scale forms: single detached, semi-detached, duplex and row and multiplexes with up to 8 units; and
- (b) large scale forms: buildings with more than 8 units.
LOCATIONAL CRITERIA
6.3.2.4
Residential development shall be located where:
- (a) there is access to a collector or arterial road;
- (b) full municipal physical services can be provided;
- (c) adequate community services and open spaces are available or are planned; and
- (d) public transportation service can be provided.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR A NEIGHBOURHOO D DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
6.3.2.5
At the time of submission, the proponent shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Municipality that a proposed residential development within an area having a Neighbourhood development pattern is:
- (a) feasible having regard to the other provisions of this Plan, provincial legislation, policies and appropriate guidelines and support studies for uses:
- (i) within or adjacent to any area identified on Schedule C: Development Constraint Areas and described in the Environment chapter of this Plan;
- (ii) adjacent to sources of nuisance, such as noise, odour, vibration and dust;
- (iii) within a site of potential or known contamination;