DC 2 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

Purpose

To establish a special purpose zone to accommodate appropriate commercial, business, and related uses within identified theme areas with site specific land use and development regulations to ensure a high and comprehensive standard of appearance appropriate to the sites exposure on major entrance routes to Strathcona County; and to ensure compliance with the South Wye Area Structure Plan.

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to those parcels of land shown on the above map.

Uses

This DC zone is divided into theme areas as shown on Schedule A. The following and similar uses are discretionary uses with decisions to be made by a development officer.

Area 1 - Low Intensity Commercial zone

This area applies to those parcels situated along major roadways and arterial roadways. Exposure and traffic numbers are higher and uses catering to the travelling public are attracted to such locations. Because of the profile of the area, there is a need for image responsible development and for aesthetic treatment of all buildings, structures and site.

Uses which may be approved by a development officer in Theme Area 1 include the following:

Table 15.3(A)

Area 2 - Commercial Centre

Theme Area 2 applies to the commercial centre area site. This site is situated at the intersection of two key arterial roadways and will provide for a range of commercial shopping opportunities and services to the expanding urban area of Sherwood Park. Comprehensive development of the site envisaged with high profile tenants, franchise outlets, food services, indoor entertainment, and personal service facilities.

Uses which may be approved by a development officer in Theme Area 2 include:

Table 15.3(B)

Area 3 - Business Park zone

Theme Area 3 includes lands which do not front onto major roadways or arterial roadways. The area, however, is surrounded by sensitive development and enjoys a locational advantage for destination uses. Business, office, professional, institutional and distribution functions will be attracted to the area because of its location and its accessibility to the County's transportation network. Light industrial uses adhering to high standards of building design and site development will be encouraged.

Uses which may be approved by a development officer in Theme Area 3 include the following:

Table 15.3(C)

Development Regulations

(a) In addition to the general regulations of the County's Land Use Bylaw, the following regulations shall apply:

1. (i) The overall site development shall be in accordance with the development guidelines and principles established within the South Wye Area Structure Plan and Development Guidelines together with other urban design guidelines which may be established by Council for this area.

Other Regulations

1. (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

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