DC 32 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

Purpose

To establish a site-specific special-purpose Direct Control zone to allow for the development of a college campus with associated complementary uses and facilities.The campus is intended to accommodate educational and training facilities, centres of research and innovation, associated industrial and commercial business partnerships, administrative and student support services, commercial retail facilities, recreation and cultural facilities, campus residences, an auditorium, and a range of other compatible uses to serve the community.

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to part of the NE 3 53-23-W4, as shown on the above map. The zone is divided into two areas:

Area ‘A’ – Campus Training / Mixed Use

Area ‘B’ – Campus Residential

  Area ‘A’ Uses

Table 15.28(A)

Uses containing a carat (^) may be prohibited or subject to limitations or additional regulations pursuant to section 7.19, Heavy Industrial Transition Overlay

1. (a) The following use definition applies to this zone only:

Applied Research and Development means the use of a site and/or buildings for applied research, innovation, product development and product improvement services for business and industry in a business incubator and/or business accelerator environment. This use may include the study, testing, design, analysis and experimental development of products, processes or services. In addition to the incidental manufacturing, assembling and storage of products, and the provision of services to others, a primary component of the use is the provision of training and instruction to students, apprentices, and trainees. Ancillary uses include office, technical and administrative support, and screened outdoor storage. Typical use include research parks.

  Development Regulations

1. (a) The maximum height is 20.0 m., except that this height limitation shall not apply to architectural features including but not limited to cupolas on roofs and towers or monuments.
2. (b) The maximum coverage is 40 %.
3. (c) The minimum yard is 6.0 m., except that it is 15.0 m where a site abuts a residential zone.
4. (d) Any proposed development within Area ‘A’ shall adhere to the requirements of section 15.4 of this bylaw, being the IH-O Heavy Industrial Transition Overlay zone as amended.

Area ‘B’ Uses

Table 15.28(B)

  Development Regulations

1. (a) The maximum height is 23.0 m, except it is 19 m within 30 m of Sherwood Drive.
2. (b) The maximum accommodation is 750 beds or 300 units, whichever is the greater.
3. (c) The maximum site coverage is 40 %.
4. (d) The minimum yard adjacent to Sherwood Drive is 7.5 m.
5. (e) The minimum yard adjacent to Lakeland Drive is 7.5 m.
6. (f) The minimum yard adjacent to the south boundary of Area ‘B’ is 6 m.
7. (g) The minimum yard adjacent to the west boundary of Area ‘B’ is 6 m.

  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.