Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Part 15 : Direct Control Zones

15.19  DC 21 Direct Control zone

DC 21 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

15.19(1)

Purpose

To provide for the conservation and protection of environmentally sensitive lands and land within the Strathcona County Wilderness Centre having a natural environment capable of sustaining environmental and outdoor recreation opportunities.

This DC Direct Control zone (2002-4) will allow for the future growth of the Wilderness Centre according to the Strathcona County Wilderness Centre Operational Strategy.

15.19(2)

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to the property within SE LSD 15, 16 34-52-21-W4, NE LSD 10, 9 34-52-21-W4, and SW LSD 5 35-52-21-W4 as shown on the above map.

15.19(3)

Uses

Table 15.19(A)

Permitted uses

Discretionary uses

Park

Residential security/operator unit

Information centre

 

Lodge

 

Sleeping unit

 

Tourist campsite

 

Sleeping unit

 

Accessory structure

 
15.19(4)

Development Regulations

Design and development of any building, structures, access roadways, parking and loading areas within this zone shall be based on a plan submitted and approved by a development officer:

  1. (a) The minimum front yard, rear yard, and side yard shall be 6.0 m.
  2. (b) The maximum height shall be 20 m.
  3. (c) Development shall avoid or minimize any potential adverse impact on wildlife, site topography, and natural vegetation.
  4. (d) Development shall be sensitive to the hydrological factors of the site, including water quality, ground water table, natural drainage pattern, presence of surface water and flood susceptibility.
15.19(5)

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.
15.19(6)

Development Permits

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

Last updated: Thursday, January 30, 2025
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