Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw
Part 15 : Direct Control Zones
15.68 DC 80 Direct Control zone
DC 80 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE
Purpose
To establish a site-specific Direct Control zone that fosters a rural residential lifestyle on parcels larger than traditional country residential lots and provides for the preservation and protection of environmentally sensitive lands and habitat.
Area of Application
This zone shall apply to the N ½ of the NE ¼ 36-52-22-W4M, as shown on the above map.
Uses
Table 15.68(A)
Permitted uses |
Discretionary uses |
dwelling, single |
bed and breakfast, up to 6 sleeping units* |
group home, minor |
dwelling, family care* |
home business, minor* |
home business, major* |
manufactured home* |
greenhouse and plant nursery |
secondary suite* |
|
veterinary service, minor |
- (a) It is a fundamental use criteria of this zone that the parcel density shall not exceed 5 rural 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 1.5 ha.
- (b) The minimum lot width is 100 m, except in the case of an irregular shaped lot (such as a pie lot) the minimum lot width is 30 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 centerline 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 425 m2. A development officer may grant a variance where the structure is being proposed in conjunction with an agricultural, general use and there will not be an adverse effect on adjacent uses. In granting a variance, the development officer must have regard for the location of adjacent development, topography, and natural screening.This variance shall not exceed 100m².
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.