Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw
Part 15 : Direct Control Zones
15.54 DC 63 Direct Control zone
DC 63 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE
Purpose
To establish a site-specific Special Purpose zone to accommodate a country residential parcel and Equine Surgical Hospital to ensure a high standard of appearance and quality of construction. Other uses that may have an effect on the future use and development of the land are included as discretionary uses.
Area of Application
This zone shall apply to a 20 acre parcel within SE 10-51-21-W4 located on the north west corner of the intersection of Range Road 212 and Keding Estates Road (Ministik Drive) as shown on the above map. This zone is divided into two areas:
Area A +/- 7.0 hectares – Country Residential
Area B +/- 1.1 hectares – Equine Surgical Hospital
Land use
Area A – Country Residential
The purpose of this Area is to provide for a use compatible with the existing residential uses in a rural setting.
Uses – Area A
Table 15.54(A)
Permitted uses |
Discretionary uses |
dwelling, single |
dwelling, family care* |
home business, minor* |
secondary suite* |
Subdivision Regulations - Area A
- (a) The minimum lot size shall be 7.0 ha.
- (b) No further subdivision of this area may occur without amendment of this bylaw by Council.
Development Regulations - Area A
- (a) The maximum height is 10m.
- (b) The minimum front yard is 10m.
- (c) The minimum side yard is 7.5m, except it is 10m from a flanking road.
- (d) The minimum rear yard is 10m.
- (e) Notwithstanding b), c) and d), the minimum yard is 40m from the centreline of a rural road.
Additional Regulations - Area A
- (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.
- (b) Area A within this zone shall be considered an RCL zone for the purpose of sign regulations.
Area B – Equine Surgical Hospital
The purpose of this Area is to provide for an equine surgical hospital for the care and treatment of primarily horses and related livestock.
Uses – Area B
Table 15.54(B)
Permitted uses |
Discretionary uses |
veterinary service, major |
residential security/operator unit |
animal hospital shelter |
Subdivision Regulations - Area B
- (a) The minimum lot size shall be 1.1 ha.
- (b) No further subdivision of this area may occur without amendment of this bylaw by Council.
Development Regulations - Area B
- (a) The maximum height is 10m.
- (b) The minimum front yard is 10m.
- (c) The minimum side yard is 7.5m, except it is 10m from a flanking road.
- (d) The minimum rear yard is 10m.
- (e) Notwithstanding b), c) and d), the minimum yard is 40m from the centreline of a rural road.
Additional Regulations - Area B
- (a) Veterinary service, major for this zone means the care and treatment of horses, where the veterinary service primarily involves outpatient care and medical procedures involving hospitalization for fewer than 4 days. Major Veterinary Service and Animal hospital and shelter uses within the subject area shall be for the care, treatment and accommodation of horses primarily within an indoor facility. Minor outdoor stabling areas may be allowed at the discretion of the development officer.
- (b) Animal hospital and shelter for this zone means the development is used for the temporary accommodation and care or impoundment of horses within an enclosed building. This does not include animal breeding and boarding.
- (c) A detailed landscape plan shall be provided to the satisfaction of a development officer, in consideration of the provisions of section 7 Landscaping and Screening. In this regard, the landscaping and screening shall include substantial retention of existing natural trees on the site and the development of a berm with tree planting along the south boundary of the site, to provide a landscape buffer for development.
- (d) 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.
- (e) The building will be a rigid steel frame structure with reinforced concrete piles and grade beam foundation system. The exterior of the proposed building will be predominantly metal siding with ample windows for natural lighting. A low profile metal roof assembly complete with a classical covered veranda at the front of the building will complete the rural stable look.
- (f) Area B within this zone shall be considered a C7 Local Commercial zone for the purpose of sign regulations.
Development Permits
- (a) A development officer shall consider and decide upon all development permit applications within this zone.