DC 17 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

Purpose

To establish a site specific Direct Control zone to accommodate multiple residential development with specific development regulations to ensure a high standard of appearance and quality of construction and to ensure the development is in compliance with the Durham Town Square Area Structure Plan.

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to part of the SW 2-53-23-W4 located northeast of the intersection of Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive as shown on the above map.

Uses

Table 15.15(A)

Regulations

In addition to the general regulations of the Land Use Bylaw, the following regulations shall apply:

1. (a) The overall site development shall be in accordance with the urban design guidelines and principles established herein and in the Durham Town Square Area Structure Plan, to the satisfaction of a development officer.
2. (b) The minimum front yard shall be 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
3. (c) The minimum rear yard shall be 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
4. (d) The minimum side yard shall be 1.5 m (5.0 ft)
5. (e) The maximum building height shall be 10 m (32.8 ft) and 2 ½ storeys.
6. (f) The maximum number of units shall be 36.
7. (g) The development of this site shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines, to the satisfaction of a development officer:
   1. (i) The design of the development shall establish a single architectural theme of period and the principal design elements, finishing materials, colours and roof style shall be applied to each building with appropriate variations;
   2. (ii) roofs shall be sloped and of residential character and finished with wood shakes, clay tiles or asphalt singles;
   3. (iii) the predominant exterior finish shall consist of appropriate siding materials which are durable and attractive in appearance, having regard to the objective of ensuring that the development is of high quality compatible with the location; and
8. (h) Landscaping will be provided as follows:
   1. (i) the required side yard and rear yards in addition to the required front yard shall be landscaped with mature coniferous and deciduous trees in a proportion of approximately 50:50;
   2. (ii) a minimum of two mature trees shall be provided for each residential unit. Mature coniferous trees shall be a minimum of 3.0 m (9.8 ft) in height and mature deciduous trees shall be a minimum caliper of 8.0 cm (3.14 in).
9. (i) There shall be appropriate lighting throughout the project to provide security and to add visual interest. All lighting shall be directed away from adjacent public roadways and adjacent land. Lighting standards and fixtures shall be of a consistent design, complementary to the overall architectural theme of the development. All lighting shall be provided to the satisfaction of the development officer.
10. (j) No parking, loading, storage or trash collection area shall be permitted in a required yard. Storage and trash collection areas shall be screened from view from adjacent sites and public roadways.
11. (k) Notwithstanding the General Regulations of the Land Use Bylaw, visitor parking shall be provided at the ratio of one parking stall for every 6 dwellings. All other parking requirements may be in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw.

Other Regulations

(a) In addition to the regulations above, the listed uses are subject to the applicable regulations contained within the Land Use Bylaw, unless such regulation is specifically excluded or modified by the Direct Control zone.

Development Permits

(a) A development officer shall consider and decide upon all development permit applications within this zone.