Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Part 15 : Direct Control Zones

15.49  DC 57 Direct Control zone

DC 57 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

15.49(1)

Purpose

To establish a site specific Direct Control zone primarily to accommodate a landscaping sales and service business. Other uses that may have an effect on the future use and development of the land are included as discretionary use.

15.49(2)

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to the SE 25-53-23-W4M, as shown on the above map.

15.49(3)

Uses

Table 15.49(A)

Permitted uses

Discretionary uses

landscaping sales and service

greenhouse and plant nursery

 

agriculture, general

(a) It is a fundamental use criterion of this zone that any permitted or discretionary use shall be considered a temporary use.

15.49(4)

  Subdivision Regulations

  1. (a) The minimum lot size shall be 5 ha.
15.49(5)

Development Regulations

  1. (a) The maximum height is 10m.
  2. (b) The minimum setback adjacent to the northwest boundary is 10m.
  3. (c) The minimum setbac adjacent to the east boundary is 10m.
  4. (d) The minimum setback adjacent to the south boundary is 40m from the centreline of a rural road and highway right-of-way.
15.49(6)

  Other Regulations

  1. (a) A use in this zone may be considered for a period of up to one year.
  2. (b) A master site plan is required to be submitted with a development permit application indicating any buildings or structures; open/closed display of products or materials; perimeter or other fencing; landscaping; screening; and lighting, on-site.
  3. (c) A professional geotechnical and environmental report is required to be submitted with a development permit application to ensure the lands are suitable for the type of development proposed on-site.
  4. (d) Any outdoor storage of materials or goods related to an authorized development and use of the site shall be at the discretion of the development officer. Any outdoor storage shall be screened and buffered from adjacent properties and, shall be provided to the satisfaction of the development officer
  5. (e) Only those vehicles and equipment directly associated with an authorized development and use shall be permitted on-site.
  6. (f) No materials, goods or, vehicles shall be stored or parked within a required yard setback area.
  7. (g) One non-illuminated freestanding sign to a maximum area of 1.5m² and a maximum height of 2.5m is permitted on site.
  8. (h) 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.
15.49(7)

Development Permits

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

Last updated: Friday, January 31, 2025
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