Interactive Land Use Bylaw
Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw
Part 15 : Direct Control Zones
15.55 DC 64 Direct Control zone
DC 64 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE
Purpose
To establish a site-specific Direct Control zone that fosters a rural residential lifestyle on properties smaller than agricultural/large rural residential parcels and provides for the preservation and protection of environmentally sensitive lands and habitat that are of significant ecological value to the community.
Area of Application
This zone shall apply to part of the SE ¼ 21-51-22-W4M, as shown on the above map.
Uses
Table 15.55(A)
Permitted uses |
Discretionary uses |
dwelling, single |
dwelling, family care* |
home business, minor* |
secondary suite* |
(a) It is a fundamental use criterion of this zone that the parcel density shall not exceed two (2) residential parcels, and that any proposed subdivision shall be consistent with any Conceptual Scheme adopted by resolution of Council for the lands.
Subdivision Regulations
- (a) The minimum lot area is 2.02 ha.
- (b) The minimum lot width is 22 m.
Development Regulations
- (a) The maximum height shall be 10.0 m, except for accessory structures, as outlined below.
- (b) Setbacks:
- (i) The minimum front yard is 10 m.
- (ii) The minimum rear yard is 10 m.
- (iii) The minimum side yard is 7.5 m, except it is 10 m from a flanking road.
- (iv) Notwithstanding (i), (ii), and (iii) above, the minimum yard is 40 m from the centreline of a rural road.
- (c) Accessory structures:
- (i) Accessory structures shall not exceed 6.0 m in height.
- (ii) The total site coverage of accessory structures on a site shall not exceed 225 m2. A development officer may grant a variance provided there is no garage attached to the principal building which can accommodate two vehicles and there will not be an adverse effect on adjacent uses having regard for the location of adjacent development, topography, and natural screening.This variance shall not exceed 90 m2.
Other Regulations
- (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
- (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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