Land Use Bylaw1P2007

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PART 4: USES AND USE RULES

Division 2: Defined Uses

Defined Terms

135 In this Bylaw, the following terms have the following meanings.
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137 deleted
138 "Accessory Residential Building"
a means a use where a building:
i accommodates a use that is subordinate to the main residential use on a parcel;
ii is not attached to a main residential building except where the attachment is entirely below grade or directly below a patio; and
iii may be attached to a Backyard Suite on a parcel where a Backyard Suite is a listed use in the applicable land use district;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
139 "Addiction Treatment"
a means a use:
i where one or more persons with alcohol, drug or similar addiction issues live under the care or supervision of professional health or counselling care providers; and
ii that has at least one staff person at the facility at all times;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of 10 residents when located in a low density residential district;
d requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per three (3) residents; and
140 "Adult Mini-Theatre"
a means a use:
i where live performances, motion pictures, video tapes, video discs, slides or any type of electronic or photographic reproductions, the main feature of which is the nudity or partial nudity of any person, are performed or shown;
ii that may operate in conjunction with another approved use;
iii where each separate viewing area has a maximum viewing capacity of 20 seats; and
iv that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Adult Mini-Theatre as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must be located in a building at least 460.0 metres from the property line of any parcel that:
i is designated as a residential district;
iii has a Place of Worship;
iv has a Park or Natural Area;
v has any use that may have a playground as an element of the use; or
vi has an existing Adult Mini-Theatre; and
d requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
141 "Amusement Arcade"
a means a use where four or more mechanical or electronic games are kept for the purpose of furnishing entertainment or amusement to the public for a fee;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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143 deleted
144 "Artist's Studio"
a means a use:
i where art is produced by individuals;
ii that may include the instruction of the art to one person at a time; and
iii that may include the sale of art pieces produced by that use;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
145 "Asphalt, Aggregate and Concrete Plant"
a means a use:
i where rock, gravel, sand and other earth material is sorted and stockpiled;
ii where rock may be crushed;
iii where asphalt may be produced;
iv where cement may be mixed;
v where part of the process associated with the use may be located outside of a building;
vi where there may be conveyor belts, cranes, piping, silos, or any other machinery necessary for the processing of the use;
vii that may accommodate the packaging or shipping of the products made as part of the use; and
viii that may have a building for administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
146 "Assisted Living"
a means a use:
i that has five (5) or more residents;
ii that may contain Dwelling Units within a facility;
iii that may contain individual rooms having a washroom, bedroom and a sitting area that accommodates residents within a facility;
iv where there is one or more communal kitchens and dining rooms;
v where there may be limited on-site health care facilities for the exclusive use of the residents;
vi where residents may receive limited human health services from on-site health care providers;
vii where communal social and recreation activities are provided within the building or outside; and
viii that may include a manager's suite and administrative office;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of ten (10) residents when located in a low density residential district;
d is not subject to the density requirement of a district;
e requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per three (3) residents; and
147 "Auction Market — Other Goods"
a means a use:
i where an array of goods are sold by bids from an audience through an auctioneer;
ii where items sold are not large vehicles, passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, motorized equipment or equipment intended to be pulled by a motorized vehicle;
iii where the items sold do not include live animals; and
iv that may be entirely within a building or outside of a building;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
148 "Auction Market — Vehicles and Equipment"
a means a use:
i where a variety of goods are sold by bids from an audience through an auctioneer;
ii where items sold are large vehicles, passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, motorized equipment or equipment intended to be pulled by a motorized vehicle;
iii where the items sold do not include live animals; and
iv that may be entirely within a building or outside of a building;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
149 "Auto Body and Paint Shop"
a means a use where motor vehicle bodies are repaired or painted;
b is a use within the Automotive Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be located within 20.0 metres of a residential district, when measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
d must orient any building on the parcel to minimize any potential adverse affects on adjacent uses;
e must have service bay doors oriented away from an adjacent residential district;
f must keep service bay doors closed, except when being used by vehicles to exit or enter the service bay;
g may have activities associated with the use, auto parts, equipment, scrap, and other materials located outside of a building, provided they are within a screened enclosure that must be:
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ii located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties; and
iii constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority;
h must not keep vehicles outside of a building or screened enclosure for more than 72 consecutive hours;
i deleted
j deleted
k deleted
l does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
150 "Auto Service — Major"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms are serviced and repaired in a building; and
ii that is capable of servicing or repairing four or more motor vehicles at a time;
iii deleted
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d must not manufacture or re-manufacture auto parts for retail or wholesale distribution;
e must orient any building on the parcel to minimize any potential adverse affects on adjacent uses;
f must have service bay doors oriented away from an adjacent residential district;
g must keep service bay doors closed, except when being used by vehicles to exit or enter the service bay;
h must not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, when measured to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
i may have activities associated with the use, equipment, scrap, auto parts and other materials located outside of a building, provided they are within a screened enclosure that must be:
i deleted
ii located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties; and
iii constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority;
j must not keep vehicles outside of a building or screened enclosure for more than 72 consecutive hours;
k deleted
l does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
151 "Auto Service — Minor"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms are serviced and repaired in a building; and
ii where no more than three motor vehicles are capable of being serviced or repaired at a time;
iii deleted
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
b.1 must not have more than 200 square metres of floor area designated for the servicing of motor vehicles, excluding areas used for administration and storage;
c deleted
d must not manufacture or re-manufacture auto parts for retail or wholesale distribution;
e must orient any building on the parcel to minimize any potential adverse affects on adjacent uses;
f must have service bay doors oriented away from an adjacent residential district;
g must keep service bay doors closed, except when being used by vehicles to exit or enter the service bay;
h must not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, when measured to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
i may have activities associated with the use, auto parts, equipment, scrap, and other materials located outside of a building, provided they are within a screened enclosure that must be:
i deleted
ii located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties; and
iii constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority;
j must not keep vehicles outside of a building or screened enclosure for more than 72 consecutive hours;
k deleted
l does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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153 deleted
153.1 "Backyard Suite"
a means a use that:
i contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence by one or more persons;
ii that contains a kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
iii is located in a detached building located behind the front façade of the main residential building;
iv may be attached to an Accessory Residential Building;
v is considered part of and secondary to a Dwelling Unit; and
vi Must not be located on the same parcel or bare land unit as either a Rowhouse Building or a Townhouse use.
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viii deleted
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
154 "Bed and Breakfast"
a means a use:
i where the provision of overnight accommodation is provided to guests, in a bedroom in a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling that is occupied by its owner or operator, who may also provide breakfast but no other meals to the guests; and
ii that must not provide liquor;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of four guest bedrooms at any one time;
d may not have more than one employee or business partner working on the parcel who is not a resident of the Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling;
e may provide meals to a guest only between the hours of 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM;
f must not contain any cooking facilities in guest bedrooms;
g must not display any signs on the parcel;
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i requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per guest bedroom in addition to the required stalls for the Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling containing the use;
j may provide a maximum of 2.0 motor vehicle parking stalls in tandem to other motor vehicle parking stalls located on the parcel; and
155 deleted
155.1 "Beverage Container Quick Drop Facility"
a means a use where:
i bottles and other beverage containers are taken for return and reimbursement of the recycling deposit applied to the container at the time the beverage is purchased;
ii bottles and other beverage containers are removed from the site for storage or sorting;
iii reimbursement is done through direct deposit into a pre-registered account and no reimbursement of the recycling deposit occurs on-site; and
iv there is no sorting or long-term storage of bottles on-site;
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c when located within 300.0 metres to a parcel designated as a residential district, must:
i not have any outside storage of carts, bottles, other beverage containers, palettes, or cardboard boxes;
ii not allow for loading or the movement of recyclables from the premise between the hours of 9:00pm-7:00am;
iii not have compaction of materials occurring outside of a building;
d unless otherwise referenced in subsection (c):
i must provide total concealment, through a solid screen or fence, for any materials located outside of a building;
ii may be required to demonstrate how impacts such as debris, grocery carts, litter or recyclables will be managed;
e deleted
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
156 "Billiard Parlour"
a means a use:
i where the primary function is the rental of billiard tables, pool tables or similar games tables to the public for a fee; and
ii that may include a maximum of three (3) mechanical or electronic games that are kept for the purpose of furnishing entertainment or amusement;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
156.1 "Brewery, Winery and Distillery"
a means a use:
i where beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages are manufactured;
ii that may have areas and facilities for the storage, packaging, bottling, canning and shipping of the products made;
iii that may have a private hospitality area where products made on the premises are provided to private groups for tasting and consumption as a special event;
iv that may include the retail sale of products made on the premises for consumption off the premises;
v that may include a public area of 150.0 square metres or less where beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages manufactured on the premises are sold to the general public for consumption on the premises;
vi that may include the retail sale for consumption off the premises, and sale for consumption on the premises, of alcoholic beverages made off the premises for one year after commencement of the use, or those beverages made in collaboration with another Brewery, Winery and Distillery;
vii that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
viii where the private hospitality area and the public area may be separate floor areas or may occur in the same floor area, but whether these activities are combined or separate, the public area may not exceed the maximum area in subsection (a)(v) unless combined with another use as contemplated in subsection (c); and
ix that may include the preparation and sale of food for consumption on the premises to private groups in the private hospitality area and to the general public in the public area.
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be combined with a Drinking Establishment — Large, Drinking Establishment — Medium, Drinking Establishment — Small or Restaurant: Licensed when one of these uses is also a listed use in the same district as a Brewery, Winery and Distillery, but the maximum total public area of the combined uses is the largest public area allowed in one of the combined uses;
d when the use includes a public area, it must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
e when the use includes a public area, it must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
f when the use is located in an industrial district, the maximum floor area of a display and sales area located in a building is the greater of:
ii 20.0 per cent of the gross floor area of the use to a maximum of 465.0 square metres;
g deleted
h does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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158 deleted
158.1 "Building Supply Centre"
a means a use:
i where materials and supplies required for construction or assembly in a specific trade are sold including, but not limited to, lumber, plumbing, electrical and millwork;
ii that may include the incidental sales and rental of products and equipment related to the materials and supplies being sold;
iii that may include the sale and rental of tools and construction equipment;
iv that may include the outdoor storage of the materials and supplies being sold or rented; and
v that does not include the sale of home furnishings, household appliances, furniture or electronics;
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c that has maximum gross floor area of 3500.0 square metres;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
159 "Bulk Fuel Sales Depot"
a means a use:
i where fuel for motor vehicles and trucks is sold either with or without an attendant; and
ii where the vehicles receiving fuel have a gross vehicle weight greater than 4536 kilograms;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
160 "Campground"
a means a use:
i where spaces are provided for temporary accommodation in recreational vehicles or tents;
ii that may include a building for the administration of the use;
iii that may include laundry facilities for the occupants of the use; and
iv that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Campground as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application; and
160.1 deleted
160.2 "Cannabis Facility"
a means a use where cannabis is grown, processed, packaged, tested, destroyed or stored;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c where a licence for all activities associated with cannabis growing, processing, packaging, testing, destruction or storage is issued by Health Canada;
d where an ancillary building or structure used for security purposes may be located on the parcel containing the use;
e must include equipment designed and intended to remove odours from the air where it is discharged from the facility as part of a ventilation system;
f must not be within 75.0 metres of a residential district measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
g where a Cannabis Store may be approved as an ancillary use;
h where the development authority may require, as a condition of a development permit, a Public Utility and Waste Management Plan, completed by a qualified professional, that includes details on:
i the incineration of waste products and air borne emission, including smell;
ii the quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged by the facility; and
iii the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste material;
i deleted
j does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
160.3 "Cannabis Store"
a means a use:
i where cannabis is sold for consumption off the premises;
ii where consumption of cannabis must not occur;
iii that may include the ancillary retail sale or rental of merchandise; and
iv where counselling on cannabis may be provided;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c where all cannabis that is offered for sale or sold must be from a federally approved and licenced facility;
d that has been licensed by the Alberta Government;
e in the C-N1 and C-N2 Districts, must only be located on a parcel with a front property line on a major street or a primary collector street;
f in all Districts, not including the C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not be located within 300.0 metres of any other Cannabis Store, when measured from the closest point of a Cannabis Store to the closest point of another Cannabis Store;
g in all Districts, not including the C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not:
i abut a Liquor Store;
ii if not for one or more intervening actual side setback areas, abut a Liquor Store; and
iii when located on the same parcel, if not for a vacant space between buildings, not including an internal road, abut a Liquor Store;
h in all Districts, must not be located within 100 metres of a parcel that does not have a School Authority — School located on it and is designated as a municipal and school reserve or school reserve on the certificate of title;
i in all commercial, industrial and mixed use districts, not including the C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not be located with 150.0 metres of a parcel that contains any of the following uses, when measured from the closest point of a Cannabis Store to the closest point of a parcel that contains any of them:
j deleted
k does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
161 "Car Wash — Multi Vehicle"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms are washed; and
ii where more than one vehicle may be washed at one time;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, when measured to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
d must provide at least five (5) vehicle stacking spaces for each wash bay entrance door;
e must provide a drying area in the form of one (1) motor vehicle parking stall for each vehicle that can be accommodated by a wash bay;
f where located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, must have any vacuum cleaners situated:
i within the building; or
ii within a screened enclosure that must be:
A deleted
B located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties; and
C constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority; and
g deleted
162 "Car Wash — Single Vehicle"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms are washed; and
ii that contains one wash bay, and this wash bay is only capable of washing one motor vehicle at a time;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, when measured to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
d must provide at least two (2) vehicle stacking spaces for the wash bay entrance door;
e must provide a drying area in the form of a motor vehicle parking stall for the wash bay;
f where located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, must have any vacuum cleaners situated:
i within the building; or
ii within a screened enclosure that must be:
A deleted
B located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties; and
C constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority; and
g deleted
163 "Catering Service — Major"
a means a use:
i where food is prepared, stored, and delivered for consumption off the premises without provision for pick-up by customers at the premises; and
ii where cooking equipment, refrigeration equipment and delivery vehicles are located within or outside of a building;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
164 "Catering Service — Minor"
a means a use:
i where food is prepared, stored, and delivered for consumption off the premises without provision for pick-up by customers at the premises;
ii that is entirely within a building; and
iii that may only have delivery vehicles that are necessary for the operation of the use;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted 
165 "Child Care Service"
a means a use:
i where temporary care and supervision is provided to seven or more children:
A under the age of 13 years, or children of 13 or 14 years of age who, because of a special need, require child care; and
B for periods of less than 24 consecutive hours;
ii that may provide programming for the social, creative, educational and physical development of children; and
iii that includes day cares, pre-schools, kindergarten, out-of-school care, early childhood services and other programs where the primary purpose is the care of children;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must have screening for any outdoor play areas;
d deleted
e requires a minimum of 1.0 pick-up and drop-off stalls per 10 children;
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
166 "Cinema"
a means a use where motion pictures are viewed by the public, but does not include an Adult Mini-Theatre;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide a sufficient area adjacent to outdoor entry doors for patrons to queue;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
167 "Columbarium"
a means a use:
i where urns containing the ashes of cremated human remains are kept; and
ii that will always be approved with another use;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be approved only in conjunction with a Cemetery, Crematorium, Funeral Home or Place of Worship — Large, Place of Worship — Medium, or Place of Worship — Small where they are a listed use in a District and where those uses have been approved; and 
d deleted
168 "Community Entrance Feature"
a means a use where a landscape attraction, monument or sign is displayed on a parcel that states the name of, or in some way identifies, a residential community;
b is a use within the Sign Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires the owner of the parcel, on which it is located, to enter into an agreement for the maintenance of the parcel and the removal of the use at the discretion of the Development Authority;
d may have conditions placed on the development permit by the Development Authority relating to the location, size, design, copy, character, and number of Community Entrance Features allowed for a community;
e must be constructed of maintenance-free materials, wherever possible; and
f must not encroach upon utility rights-of-way or affect traffic safety.
169 "Community Recreation Facility"
a means a use:
i operated by, or on behalf of, an organization whose membership is voluntary and generally serves the residents of a specific neighbourhood with the purpose of:
A providing programs, public facilities or services;
B providing non-profit sporting, educational, social, recreational or other activities; or
C where members of the facility and the public participate in recreation and leisure activities; 
ii that has recreation space within a building;
iii that may have outdoor sports fields and equipment on the same parcel as the building;
iv where approved facilities are temporarily used to process and prepare locally-grown food with permission by, or on behalf of, the City;
v that may include local food sales; and
vi that include the temporary sale of whole food and locally made processed food, as well as food available for immediate consumption, as a community social activity;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
170 "Computer Games Facility"
a means a use:
i where the Internet or computer games are provided for four or more customers; and
ii that is entirely within a building;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
170.1 "Conference and Event Facility"
a means a use:
i that provides permanent facilities for meetings, seminars, conventions, weddings or other special events;
ii that may include banquet facilities including areas for food preparation; and
iii that does not include any use listed in the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district, or a C-N1, C-N2, or C-COR1 District;
d must not have a public area greater than 75.0 square metres where the use shares a property line with, or is only separated by an intervening lane from a residential district, or a C-N1, C-N2, or C-COR1 District;
e deleted
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
170.2 "Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling"
a means a use where a building:
i contains two Dwelling Units located side by side and separated by a common party wall extending from foundation to roof;
ii may contain a Secondary Suite within a Dwelling Unit in a district where a Secondary Suite is a listed use and conforms with the rules of the district; and
iii meets all of the rules specified for the use in a district;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 2.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
171 "Contextual Single Detached Dwelling"
a means a use where a building contains one Dwelling Unit that:
i meets all of the rules specified for the use in a district; and
ii may include a Secondary Suite in a district where a Secondary Suite is a listed use and conforms with the rules of the district;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
172 deleted
173 deleted
174 "Convenience Food Store"
a means a use:
i where fresh and packaged food is sold;
ii where daily household necessities may be sold;
iii that is entirely within a building;
iv that has a maximum gross floor area of 465.0 square metres;
v that may display the items for sale within the use outside of a building a maximum distance of 6.0 metres from the public entrance of the use; and
vi that may include the preparation of food and non-alcoholic beverages for human consumption;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
b.1 may have a maximum floor area of 7.5 square metres to accommodate a seating area;
c must not locate any outdoor display area in a required setback area, a parking area or on a sidewalk, if it impedes pedestrian movement;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
175 "Cottage Housing Cluster"
a means a use:
i that is a grouping of cottage buildings around an open space; and
ii where no Dwelling Unit is located wholly or partially above another Dwelling Unit;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c that has a minimum of four cottage buildings;
d that has a maximum of twelve cottage buildings;
e requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit with a floor area equal to or greater than 45.0 square metres, not including areas covered by stairways;
f requires a minimum of 0.15 visitor parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
176 deleted
177 "Crematorium"
a means a use:
i where the deceased are incinerated and the ashes of the deceased are collected for interment; and
ii that may provide services such as the preparation of the deceased for burial, the organization and direction of funeral services, and the facilities for the purpose of viewing a body;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
177.1 "Cultural Support"
a means a use:
i where support functions necessary for a cultural organization's day-to-day operations are provided and which may include, but is not limited to, administrative support, meeting rooms, storage, set production and rehearsal space;
ii where the primary cultural objective of the organization, which is intended for public viewing or sale, is not located in the same use area; and
iii that must only be located in a publicly accessible space that has been approved by a development permit as a 'Cultural Support Space' in accordance with incentive item 8.11 of the Incentive Density Table contained in Part 13 Division 3 of this Bylaw.
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
178 "Custodial Care"
a means a use:
i where care, accommodation and on-site professional supervision is provided to one or more persons who have been required to reside full —time in the facility as part of a conditional or early release from a correctional institution or part of an open custody program; and
ii that has at least one staff person at the facility at all times;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of 10 residents when located in a low density residential district;
d requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per two (2) resident staff and additional motor vehicle parking stalls may be required based on the projected level of visits by non-resident staff and visitors; and
179 "Custodial Quarters"
a means a use:
i where living accommodation is provided primarily in an industrial district;
ii which will only be approved on a parcel where another use has been approved; and
iii where the occupant of the use performs a custodial or security function that is necessary for the operation of the use with which the Custodial Quarters is combined; 
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
180 "Dinner Theatre"
a means a use:
i where live performance of theatre, music and dance are provided to the public;
ii where food and beverages must be prepared on the premises and served to the patrons of the theatre before, during or after the performance; and
iii that may have a specific licence for the sale of liquor, that is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, that allows minors on the premises at any time;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide a sufficient area adjacent to outdoor entry doors for patrons to queue;
d must not be located within 45.0 metres of a residential district;
e must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
f must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
g deleted
h does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
181 "Distribution Centre"
a means a use:
i where goods are stored inside a building for a short duration before being loaded onto transport trucks;
ii where the use has a gross floor area that is a minimum of 20 000.0 square metres;
iii where areas of the parcel are used for movement of transport trucks on, off and within the parcel
iv that does not accommodate the manufacture of any goods;
v that does not accommodate the display or sale of goods; and
vi may include the administrative functions associated with the use.
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide screening for loading docks when the loading docks are within view of an expressway or major street;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
182 "Drinking Establishment — Large"
a means a use:
i where liquor is sold for consumption on the premises;
ii where a specific licence for the sale of liquor is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, that restricts minors on the premises;
iii that may include the preparation and sale of food for consumption on the premises;
iv that has a public area of 300.0 square metres or greater; and
v that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
e must not be within 45.0 metres of a residential district when the use is located within the S-R District, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
183 "Drinking Establishment — Medium"
a means a use:
i where liquor is sold for consumption on the premises;
ii where a specific licence for the sale of liquor is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, that restricts minors on the premises;
iii that may include the preparation and sale of food for consumption on the premises;
iv that has a public area greater than 75.0 square metres and less than 300.0 square metres; and
v that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
e must not be within 45.0 metres of a residential district when the use is located within the C-C1, C-C2, C-COR1, C-COR2, CC-COR, CC-X, MU-2 and S-R Districts, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
184 "Drinking Establishment — Small"
a means a use:
i where liquor is sold for consumption on the premises;
ii where a specific licence for the sale of liquor is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, that restricts minors on the premises;
iii that may include the preparation and sale of food for consumption on the premises;
iv that has a public area of 75.0 square metres or less; and
v that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
e deleted
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
185 "Drive Through"
a means a use:
i where services are provided to patrons who are in a motor vehicle; and
ii that will always be approved with another use;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have outdoor speakers provided:
i the speakers are not located within 23.0 metres of a property line of any parcel designated as a residential district; or
ii they are separated from a residential district by a building;
d must screen any drive through aisles that are adjacent to a residential district;
e must not have any drive through aisles in a setback area;
f must fence any drive through aisles, where necessary, to prevent access to a lane or street;
g must not have pedestrian access into the premises that crosses a drive through aisle;
h must have 5.0 vehicle stacking spaces per order board or ordering window, for the purpose of queuing motor vehicles; and
i deleted
186 "Dry-cleaning and Fabric Care Plant"
a means a use:
i where clothes, fabrics or rugs are cleaned;
ii where solvents are used in the process of laundering;
iii that has a gross floor area larger than 150.0 square metres;
iv where vehicles may pick up and deliver items associated with the use;
iv.1 that may have an area for customers to drop-off and pick-up the clothes, fabrics or rugs;
v that may contain the administrative functions associated with the use; and
vi that does not involve the production or sale of goods as part of the use;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
187 "Duplex Dwelling"
a means a building which contains two Dwelling Units, one located above the other, with each having a separate entrance;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
188 "Dwelling Unit"
a means a use:
i that contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence by one or more persons; and
ii that contains a kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls in accordance with the District the use is listed in;
d requires a minimum of 0.5 bicycle parking stalls — class 1 per Dwelling Unit for developments greater than 20 Dwelling Units; and
e requires a minimum of 0.1 bicycle parking stalls — class 2 per Dwelling Unit for developments greater than 20 Dwelling Units.
189 "Emergency Shelter"
a means a use:
i that may provide transitional housing for people in need of shelter;
ii that may provide temporary accommodation for persons in need of short term accommodation;
ii.1 that may include sobering facilities, but does not include treatment for an addiction;
iii that may offer health, education, and other programs and services to the population the use serves;
iv that may provide a food preparation, kitchen or eating area for the staff or population the use serves;
v that has staff providing supervision of the people being accommodated at all times the facility operates; and
vi that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Emergency Shelter as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls and bicycle parking stalls — class 1 or class 2, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
190 deleted
191 "Extensive Agriculture"
a means a use:
i where land is used to raise crops or graze livestock outdoors;
ii where trees and shrubs are intensively grown outdoors;
iii that may have ancillary agricultural buildings and structures that support the outdoor activities; and
iv that may include ancillary structures for small-scale subsidiary agricultural pursuits;
b is a use within the Agriculture and Animal Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c where an ancillary structure is a greenhouse in the S-FUD or S-TUC District:
i it is limited to a maximum of 200 square metres in gross floor area;
ii it must be 30 metres from a Dwelling Unit located on a parcel in a residential district or in another municipality, measured from the closest point of the greenhouse to the closet point of the Dwelling Unit; and
iii it must use existing approved road access;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
192 "Fertilizer Plant"
a means a use:
i where fertilizers are manufactured, packaged or stored in bulk quantities; and
ii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Fertilizer Plant as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
193 "Financial Institution"
a means a use where:
i banks, credit unions, trust companies, and treasury branches operate, but does not include
A Pawn Shops or businesses that offer financing for products sold at that business; or,
B businesses that solely offer secured or guaranteed financing;
C Payday Loans; or 
ii three or more automated banking machines are located directly adjacent to each other;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be combined with a Drive Through in the C-N1 and C-COR1 Districts; and
d deleted
194 "Firing Range"
a means a use:
i where firearms are discharged outdoors for recreation, sport or training purposes;
ii that may provide a building containing change rooms, washrooms or showers and rooms for the administrative functions and storage required for the use;
iii that may provide seating areas for the occasional viewing of the sport associated with the use; and
iv that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Firing Range as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
195 "Fitness Centre"
a means a use:
i where space, equipment or instruction is provided for people to pursue physical fitness or skills relating to physical activities; and
ii that may include the incidental sale of products relating to the service provided;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
195.1 "Fleet Service"
a means a use:
i where vehicles used for the common purpose of providing transportation or services to persons or goods are stored, repaired, cleaned and otherwise maintained for safe operation when not in use;
ii where the vehicles may include buses, couriers, limousines, taxis or roadside assistance vehicles;
iii that may include the dispatch and administrative operations associated with the use; and
iv that does not involve the production, display, sale or rental of vehicles as part of the use;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide a stall for every vehicle stored on the parcel;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
196 deleted
197 deleted
198 "Food Kiosk"
a means a use:
i where food and beverages are provided for immediate consumption;
ii that must not have a seating area;
iii that has a maximum gross floor area of 75.0 square metres;
iv that may have a permanent foundation; and
v that must not be combined with a Drive Through
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
198.1 "Food Production"
a means a use:
i where plants are grown to produce food in a building;
ii that may include hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical growing;
iii where food grown on-site may be processed and packaged;
iv that may include aquaculture and raising insects for food only when the use is in the I-G or I-H Districts;
v where no dust or vibration is seen or felt outside of the building containing the use; and
vi where all of the processes and functions associated with the use are contained in a fully enclosed building;
b is a use in the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c where the Development Authority may require, as a condition of a development permit, equipment designed and intended to remove odours from the air where it is discharged from the building as part of a ventilation system;
d where the Development Authority may require, as a condition of a development permit, a Public Utility and Waste Management Plan, completed by a qualified professional, that includes detail on:
i the management and disposal of waste products and airborne emissions, including smell;
ii the quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged the use; and
iii the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste material;
e deleted
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and;
199 "Freight Yard"
a means a use:
i where goods are transported to a parcel for pick-up or distribution;
ii where goods are stored in a trailer, shipping container, pole barn, quonset hut or other moveable, nonpermanent structure with a roof;
iii where goods may be moved from one container to another for transport off the parcel;
iv where goods are not stored in a permanent building;
v where goods may be stacked or piled outside;
vi where goods being stored are not motor vehicles, equipment, hazardous waste or waste;
vii where no production or sale of any goods as part of the use is allowed; and
viii that may have a building for administrative purposes;
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
200 "Funeral Home"
a means a use:
i where funerals are arranged and held;
ii where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation;
iii that may accommodate one cremation chamber and
iv that may include a Columbarium;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
201 "Gaming Establishment — Bingo"
a means a use:
i where bingo games are held on three or more days in any one calendar week; and
ii that occurs entirely within a building that has the capacity to accommodate more than 250 persons at any one time;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street; and
e deleted
202 "Gaming Establishment — Casino"
a means a use:
i where gambling occurs, but does not include Gaming Establishment — Bingo or a Race Track; and
ii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Gaming Establishment — Casino as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street; and
e requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
203 "Gas Bar"
a means a use:
i where automotive fuels are sold;
ii where motor vehicle accessories and products may be sold; and
iii where any building that is not combined with another use has a maximum gross floor area of 40.0 square metres;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have a canopy that exceeds 5.0 metres in height when measured from grade;
d must have fully recessed canopy lighting;
e may have an outdoor display of products related to the use, provided they are within 4.5 metres of the building entrance or on gas pump islands; and
f deleted
203.1 "General Industrial — Heavy"
a means a use:
i where any of the following activities occur:
A the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly of materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, food, beverages, products or equipment, provided live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operation;
B the cleaning, servicing, testing, repairing or maintenance of industrial or commercial goods and equipment; or 
C the crushing, dismantling, sorting or processing of collected materials that include recyclables, where activities that involve chemicals or the application of heat are contained within a fully enclosed building;
ii where part or all of the processes and functions associated with the use are located outside of a building, including the function of using trailer units or railway cars prior to shipping;
iii where dust or vibration may be seen or felt beyond the parcel containing the use;
iv that may include Food Production; and
v that may not include any of the following uses:
B Landfill; or
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
203.2 "General Industrial — Light"
a means a use:
i where any of the following activities occur:
A the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly of materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, food, beverages, products or equipment, provided live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operation;
B the cleaning, servicing, testing, repairing or maintenance of industrial or commercial goods and equipment;
C the offices or workshops of contractors engaged in either building trades and services, or road and utility construction;
D the crushing, dismantling, sorting or processing of collected materials that include recyclables, that may involve chemicals or the application of heat;
E the warehousing, shipping and distribution of goods, including the functions of repackaging and wholesaling, provided the gross floor area of the warehouse is less than 20000.0 square metres;
F the analysis or testing of materials or substances in a laboratory;
H the repair, service or refurbishment of furniture, electronic equipment and appliances that are used in the home;
ii that may include any of the following uses:
A deleted;
iii where all of the processes and functions associated with the use are contained within a fully enclosed building;
iv where no dust or vibration is seen or felt outside of the building containing the use; and
v that may not include any of the following uses:
B Landfill; or
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c that may have a limited area for the accessory outdoor storage of goods, materials or supplies when located in the I-G, I-R, I-C or I-H Districts;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
203.3 "General Industrial — Medium"
a means a use:
i where any of the following activities occur:
A the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly of materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, food, beverages, products or equipment, provided live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operation;
B the cleaning, servicing, testing, repairing or maintenance of industrial or commercial goods and equipment;
C the offices or workshops of contractors engaged in either building trades and services, or road and utility construction;
D the crushing, dismantling, sorting or processing of collected materials that include recyclables, where activities that involve chemicals or the application of heat are contained within a fully enclosed building;
E the warehousing, shipping and distribution of goods, including the functions of repackaging and wholesaling, provided the gross floor area of the warehouse is less than 20000.0 square metres;
F the analysis or testing of materials or substances in a laboratory; or
ii where part of the processes and functions associated with the use may be located outside of a building, including the function of using trailer units or railway cars prior to shipping;
iii where dust or vibration may be seen or felt outside of the building containing the use provided it is contained on the parcel;
iv that may include Food Production; and
v that may not include any of the following uses:
B Landfill; or 
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
203.4 "Hazardous Waste Management Facility"
a means a use:
i where hazardous waste that is produced off-site is collected, stored, treated or disposed of;
ii where there may be a building for the administrative functions of the use; and
iii that may be subject to specific setback requirements listed in a Provincial regulation;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application; and
204 "Health Care Service"
a means a use that provides physical and mental health services on an out-patient basis. Services may be of a preventive, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counselling nature;
b may only involve the following activities when located in the M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, M-X2, I-R, S-URP Districts:
i counselling;
c is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
205 "Health Services Laboratory — Without Clients"
a means a use:
i where any of the following activities occur:
A bodily samples are tested; 
B medical assessments and research are conducted; or
C prosthetics, dental aids or medical devices are serviced; and
ii where no members of the public visit the use for any reason;
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not create electronic interference which would be considered objectionable, outside of the use;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
206 "Hide Processing Plant"
a means a use:
i where animal hides and other animal by-products are processed; and
ii must be approved only in a Direct Control District that specifically includes Hide Processing Plant as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
206.1 "Home Based Child Care — Class 1"
a means:
i an incidental use by a resident of a Dwelling Unit for the purpose of providing temporary care or supervision to a maximum of 6 children:
A under the age of 13 years, or children of 13 or 14 years of age who, because of a special need, require child care; and
B for periods of less than 24 consecutive hours;
ii a use that may have a maximum of one non-resident employee at any one time working at the residence where the use is located;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be located in a Dwelling Unit containing another Home Based Child Care — Class 1 or Home Occupation — Class 2;
c.1 must not display any signs related to the use on the parcel;
d must have screening for any outdoor play areas;
e does not require additional motor vehicle parking stalls; and
206.2 deleted 
207 "Home Occupation — Class 1"
a means:
i the incidental use by a resident of a Dwelling Unit for business purposes; and
ii a use that meets all the rules of this section;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of three (3) business associated vehicle visits per week which includes but is not limited to drop-offs, pick-ups, deliveries, and visits from customers or consultants;
d may only have residents of the Dwelling Unit work on the parcel where the use is located;
e must not use the private garage or Accessory Residential Building for business related activities, except storage where:
i the storage does not impact a required motor vehicle parking stall related to other uses on the parcel; and
ii the private garage or Accessory Residential Building is fully enclosed;
f is limited to a maximum of two (2) per Dwelling Unit, with a combined maximum of three (3) business associated vehicle visits per week, as described in section 207(c);
g must not create electronic interference, dust, noise, odour, smoke or anything of an offensive or objectionable nature, which is detectable to normal sensory perception, outside the building containing the use;
h must not display any form of signage related to the use on the parcel;
i must not advertise the address of the use to the general public;
j may only occupy the lesser of 20.0 per cent of the cumulative floor area of the Dwelling Unit, or 30.0 square metres;
k must not have any activities related to the use take place outside of a Dwelling Unit, which includes the outside storage of materials, tools, products or equipment except for storage as described in subsection (e);
l may only have one (1) vehicle, associated with the use, provided that vehicle is not a large vehicle;
m must not directly sell any goods at the premises, unless they are incidental and related to the services provided by the use;
n does not require additional motor vehicle parking stalls; and
208 "Home Occupation — Class 2"
a means the incidental use by a resident of a Dwelling Unit for business purposes;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have more than three (3) business associated vehicle visits per week which includes but is not limited to drop-offs, pick-ups, deliveries, and visits from customers or consultants;
d may only have one (1) non-residents of the Dwelling Unit work on the parcel where the use is located;
e may use the private garage or Accessory Residential Building for business related activities, including storage;
f is limited to one (1) per Dwelling Unit;
g must not create electronic interference, dust, noise, odour, smoke or anything of an offensive or objectionable nature, which is detectable to normal sensory perception, outside the building containing the use;
h must not display any form of signage related to the use on the parcel;
i must not advertise the address of the use to the general public;
j may only occupy the lesser of 20.0 per cent of the cumulative floor area of the Dwelling Unit, or 30.0 square metres;
k must not have any activities related to the use take place outside of a Dwelling Unit, which includes the outside storage of materials, tools, products or equipment;
l may only have one (1) vehicle, associated with the use, provided that vehicle is not a large vehicle;
m must not generate more than five (5) business associated vehicle visits to the parcel on any one day, to a maximum of 15 business associated vehicle visits per week;
n must not directly sell any goods at the premises, unless they are incidental and related to the services provided by the use;
o requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls in addition to the motor vehicle parking stalls required for the Dwelling Unit the use is located in, where the number of business associated vehicle visits per week exceeds three (3); and
208.1 "Hospital"
a means a use:
i that maintains and operates facilities for both inpatient and outpatient medical care;
ii that may include long-term and short-term care, overnight stays, diagnostic, laboratory, and surgical services, for the treatment of human illness, injury, and disease; and
iii that may include the accessory uses necessary for the functioning of the institution;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application;
209 "Hotel"
a means a use:
i where sleeping accommodation, other than a Dwelling Unit, is provided to visitors for remuneration; and
ii that may be combined with a use from the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A when such a use is contained within a Hotel;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not have a maximum use area in any District;
d must not have more than 20 guest rooms in all mixed use districts and the C-C2, C-COR1 and C-COR2 Districts when located within 45.0 metres of a low density residential districts, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a low density residential district;
e located in the I-B District must not have a building height greater than 11.0 metres where the parcel containing the Hotel shares a property line with a low density residential district; and
e.1 when it is combined with a use from the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A as allowed in subsection (a)(ii), must also comply with the rules for that use; and
f deleted
210 deleted
211 "Indoor Recreation Facility"
a means a use:
i contained within a building that has been specifically built or adapted to provide athletic, recreation or leisure activities;
ii where the specifically built facilities are things such as swimming pools, skating rinks, or gymnasia;
iii that may have outdoor sports fields on the same parcel as the building; and
iv that may provide a seating area for the occasional viewing of the sport or athletic activity associated with the use;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
212 deleted
213 deleted
214 deleted
215 deleted
216 "Information and Service Provider"
a means a use:
i where services, expertise or access to information, other than professional services, are provided to a broad spectrum of the public without appointment;
ii that may have a counter where the clients may take a number or wait in a line to be served; and
iii that does not have facilities for the storage, production or sale of goods directly to the public;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
217 "Instructional Facility"
a means a use:
i where instruction, training or certification in a specific trade, service or skill are provided;
ii that includes, but is not limited to, instruction and training in building trades, dance, music, martial arts, cooking, computers, driving, climbing, gymnastics and other similar instruction;
iii where the instruction, training or certification is provided to individuals engaged in a scheduled program of instruction and must not be available to a broad spectrum of the public on a drop-in basis; and
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c when located in the C-N1, C-N2, and C-COR1 Districts, must not exceed 30 people, including both students and teachers, at any given time;
d may provide all, or part, of the instruction or training outside of a building when located in the I-G or S-CRI Districts;
e may be located within a building containing a Post-secondary Learning Institution:
i when the building is on a parcel designated as S-CI District; and
ii when there are no signs of any type, related to the Instructional Facility, located outside of the building;
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
217.1 "Intensive Agriculture"
a means a use:
i where livestock or other farmed animals are continuously confined in a building or outside;
ii where concentrated feeding and rearing methods are used grow, maintain and bring animals and their products to market; and
iii includes feedlots, hog and poultry farms, rabbitries, fur farms and other intensive methods of feeding and raising livestock;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of a land use redesignation application; and
d does not require bicycle parking stalls class 1 or class 2.
218 deleted
218.1 "Inter-City Bus Terminal"
a means a use:
i that utilizes public or commercial transit vehicles for pick-up or drop-off of passengers;
ii that may include loading and unloading areas, freight handling, shelters, restrooms, concessions, benches, information offices, other office uses, parking, ticket sales, and landscaping;
iii where transit modes served may include, without limitation, bus services, taxi, commuter rail, and light rail;
iv that may be designed for the parking of motor-driven buses; and
v that may allow for the storing of goods and supplies or motor vehicles such as buses, and other transit vehicles;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application;
d requires a minimum of 8.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
e requires a minimum of 10.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 2 or 10.0 per cent of the minimum required motor vehicle parking stalls, whichever is greater.
219 "Jail"
a means a use:
i where people are confined in lawful detention; and
ii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Jail as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls, based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application. 
220 "Kennel"
a means a use:
i where domestic animals are boarded overnight or for periods greater than 24 hours;
ii that does not include Pet Care Service, Veterinary Clinic or Veterinary Hospital;
iii that may provide for the incidental sale of products relating to the services provided by the use; and
iv that includes enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas;
b is a use within the Agriculture and Animal Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must be a minimum distance of 150.0 metres from a residential district, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district; and
d deleted
220.1 "Landfill"
a means a use:
i where waste, other than hazardous waste, is disposed of by placing it on or in land;
ii where waste, other than hazardous waste, may be treated in buildings and structures or areas open to the air;
iii where there may be a building for the administrative functions of the use; and
iv that may be subject to specific setback requirements listed in a Provincial regulation;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must be designed, operated and maintained according to Provincial regulations;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
221 "Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales"
a means a use where large vehicles and equipment used in road construction, building construction, agricultural operations, oil and gas operations or other similar industries are sold, rented or leased;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have an outdoor speaker system;
d may only store or display vehicles and equipment on portions of the parcel approved exclusively for storage or display;
e must only accept deliveries and offloading of vehicles within a designated area on the parcel;
f must provide a stall for every inventory vehicle on the parcel;
g must provide a designated storage area for all equipment stored on the parcel;
h deleted
i does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
222 "Large Vehicle Service"
a means a use where vehicles with a gross vehicle weight greater than 4536 kilograms undergo maintenance and repair;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
223 "Large Vehicle Wash"
a means a use where vehicles with a gross vehicle weight greater than 4536 kilograms are washed;
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, when measured to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
d must provide at least two (2) vehicle stacking spaces when the use only has one wash bay door;
e where located within 23.0 metres of a residential district, must have any vacuum cleaners situated:
i within the building; or
ii within a screened enclosure that:
A deleted
B is located where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is least likely to adversely affect neighbouring properties;
C is constructed of materials and to the standards required by the Development Authority; and 
D is maintained in a state of repair and tidiness such that it does not become an eyesore or a hazard; and
f deleted
224 "Library"
a means a use:
i where collections of materials are maintained primarily for the purpose of lending to the public;
ii that may provide lecture theatres, meeting rooms, study space and computers for users of the use; and
iii that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
225 "Liquor Store"
a means a use where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption off the retail outlet premises, that has been licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c in the C-N1 and C-N2 Districts, must only be located on a parcel with a front property line on a major street or a primary collector street;
d in all Districts, not including the C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not be located within 300.0 metres of any other Liquor Store , when measured from the closest point of a Liquor Store to the closest point of another Liquor Store;
e in all commercial, industrial and mixed use districts not including C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not be located within 150.0 metres of a parcel that contains a School — Private or a School Authority — School, when measured from the closest point of a Liquor Store to the closest point of a parcel that contains a School Authority — School or a School — Private;
e.1 in all Centre City East Village Districts, Liquor Stores must not be located:
i within 150.0 metres of a parcel that contains an Emergency Shelter, when measured from the closest point of a Liquor Store to the closest point of a parcel that contains an Emergency Shelter; and
ii on parcels north of 5 Avenue SE and west of 4 Street SE;
e.2 in all Districts, not including the C-R2, C-R3 and CR20-C20/R20 Districts, must not:
i abut a Cannabis Store;
ii if not for one or more intervening actual side setback areas, abut a Cannabis Store; and
iii when located on the same parcel, if not for a vacant space between buildings, not including an internal road, abut a Cannabis Store.
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
226 "Live Work Unit"
a means a use:
i where a business is operated from a Dwelling Unit, by the resident of the Dwelling Unit, but does not include a Home Occupation — Class 1 or Home Occupation — Class 2;
ii that may incorporate only the following uses in a Dwelling Unit to create a Live Work Unit when located in the commercial districts, mixed use districts, CC-EMU, CC-ET, CC-EIR, or CR20-C20/R20 District:
D Office; and
E Retail and Consumer Service, provided any products sold are also made on the premises or directly related to the service provided;
iii that may incorporate only the following uses in a Dwelling Unit to create a Live Work Unit when located in the multi residential districts, the H-GO District or the CC-EPR District:
C Office; and
D Retail and Consumer Service, provided any products sold are also made on the premises or directly related to the service provided;
iv that, in the multi residential districts, must be contained within a Multi- Residential Development;
v where the Health Care Service use is limited to the following activities:
A counselling;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not exceed 50.0 per cent of the gross floor area of the Dwelling Unit;
d may have two persons, other than a resident of the Live Work Unit, working at the residence where the use is located; and
e requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls and bicycle parking stalls — class 1 or class 2 in accordance with the District the use is listed in.
227 "Manufactured Home"
a means a residential building:
i that is intended for year round occupancy, containing one Dwelling Unit;
ii that is constructed on a permanent undercarriage or chassis;
iii that is designed with the capability of being transported, from time to time, from one location to another without the necessity of being placed on a permanent foundation; and
iv that is not a recreational vehicle;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
228 "Manufactured Home Park"
a means a use:
i that provides sites for two or more Manufactured Homes on a parcel;
ii that must provide on-site laundry and recreation facilities for the occupants of the use;
iii that must provide administration facilities for the management of the use; and
iv that may have buildings for the recreational activities of the use;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Manufactured Home located on the parcel;
d requires a minimum of 0.1 visitor parking stalls per Manufactured Homes located on the parcel; and
229 deleted
230 deleted
231 deleted
232.1 deleted
233 deleted
233.1 deleted
233.2 deleted
234 deleted
235 deleted
236 "Motion Picture Filming Location"
a means a use:
i where motion pictures are filmed, either within a building or outdoors; and
ii that must be approved on a temporary basis for a period of time not greater than one year;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not construct any permanent buildings, or make permanent exterior renovations or additions to an existing building or structure;
d does not have a maximum use area in any District;
e does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
237 "Motion Picture Production Facility"
a means a use:
i where motion pictures are filmed and produced;
ii where part of the processes and functions associated with the use may be located outside of a building;
iii that may have the functions of packaging or shipping the products made as part of the use; and
iv that may have the administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
238 "Motorized Recreation"
a means a use:
i where people participate in motorized sports and recreation activities outdoors;
ii that may provide a building containing change rooms, washrooms, showers and rooms for the administrative and storage functions required to operate the use;
iii that may provide seating areas for viewing the sport and recreation activities associated with the use; and
iv that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Motorized Recreation as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
239 "Multi-Residential Development"
a means a use:
i that consists of one or more buildings, each containing one or more units;
ii that has a minimum of three units;
iii deleted
iv where a minimum of 50.0 per cent of the units in a development with a minimum of three units and a maximum of nine units are provided in buildings containing two or more units; and
v where a minimum of 90.0 per cent of the units in a development with 10 or more units are provided in buildings containing three or more units;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c provides for all building forms referenced in subsection (a), including building forms similar to Townhouse and Rowhouse Building, unless otherwise referenced in a District;
d requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls as referenced in Part 6, Division 1 or Part 11;
e requires a minimum number of visitor parking stalls as referenced in Part 6, Division 1 or Part 11; and
f requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 and class 2 as referenced in Part 6, Division 1 or Part 11.
240 "Multi-Residential Development — Minor"
a means a use:
i on a parcel 1.0 hectares or less in area;
ii that consists of one or more buildings, each containing one or more units;
iii that has a minimum of three units;
iv where a minimum of 90.0 per cent of the units are provided in buildings containing three or more units; and
v that complies with all of the rules specified for the use in the district;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c provides for all building forms referenced in subsection (a), including building forms similar to Townhouse and Rowhouse Building, unless otherwise referenced in a District;
d requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls as referenced in Part 6, Division 1;
e requires a minimum number of visitor parking stalls as referenced in Part 6, Division 1;
f requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 and class 2 as referenced in Part 6, Division 1.
241 "Municipal Works Depot"
a means a use:
i where infrastructure maintenance services are provided by a level of government;
ii where large areas of land are required for buildings and storage;
iii that may store and service equipment, vehicles, LRT trains and other municipal vehicles;
iv that may store sand, gravel and other goods that are capable of being stacked or piled;
v that may have buildings to service the equipment, vehicles, and LRT trains;
vi that may have a building for training staff in the operation of the vehicles, equipment or LRT trains; and
vii that may have a building for administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide screening on the same parcel as the use where the parcel shares a property line with a residential district or special purpose district and where there are piles or stacks of loose materials stored on the parcel;
d must provide screening equal to the height of the piles or stacks of materials stored on the parcel, as referenced in subsection (c).
e must provide a berm with a 3:1 slope if the berm is used to satisfy the screening requirements referenced in subsections (3) and (4);
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
242 "Museum"
a means a use:
i where artifacts and information are displayed for public viewing;
ii where artifacts are investigated, restored and preserved for the public;
iii that may be contained entirely within or partially outside of a building;
iv that may have rooms for the provision of educational programs related to the use;
v that may provide lecture theatres, meeting rooms, study space and computers for users of the use;
vi that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
243 "Natural Area"
a means a use where open space is set aside:
i to maintain existing natural or native plant or animal communities; or
ii to allow disturbed lands to be naturalized;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be improved by benches, interpretive displays, pathways, picnic shelters, trails, viewpoints and washrooms;
d may have small buildings that do not exceed 75.0 square metres when required for maintenance facilities or for the study of the Natural Area;
e may have a parking area, provided it is located a minimum of 3.0 metres from the nearest property line;
f does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
244 "Natural Resource Extraction"
a means a use:
i where gases, liquids or minerals are extracted, but does not include gravel, sand or other forms of aggregate;
ii that is not Refinery or Pits and Quarries; and
iii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Natural Resource Extraction as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
245 "Night Club"
a means a use:
i where liquor is sold and consumed on the premises;
ii where a licence for the sale of liquor, that prohibits minors on the premises at any time, is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission;
iii where entertainment is provided to patrons, in the forms of a dance floor, live music stage, live performances, or recorded music, in areas greater than 10.0 square metres; and
iv where food may be prepared and sold for consumption on the premises;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide sufficient area adjacent to entry doors for patrons to queue prior to entering;
d must be located more than 45.0 metres from a residential district, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
e must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
f must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by a street;
g deleted
h does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
246 "Office"
a means a use:
i where business people, professional, clerical and administrative staff work in fields other than medical or counselling fields;
ii that provides services to either a select clientele or no clients, and therefore has limited contact with the public at large;
iii that may have a reception area;
iv that may contain work stations, boardrooms, and meeting rooms; and
v that does not have facilities for the production or sale of goods directly to the public inside the use;
b is a use within the Office Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d deleted
247 "Outdoor Café"
a means a use:
i where food or beverages are served or offered for sale for consumption on a portion of the premises which are not contained within a fully enclosed building; and
ii that must be approved with another use listed within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A, or with a Convenience Food Store, Brewery, Winery and Distillery, Specialty Food Store or Supermarket;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have a floor higher than 0.6 metres above the height of the first storey floor level when the use is located within 100.0 metres of a residential district;
d deleted;
e must not be combined with a Drinking Establishment — Small when located in the M-H2 or M-H3 districts;
f deleted;
g deleted;
h does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
248 "Outdoor Recreation Area"
a means a use:
i where people participate in sports and athletic activities outdoors;
ii where the sport or athletic activity is not Motorized Recreation or Firing Range;
iii that may include a building containing change rooms, washrooms or showers and rooms for the administrative functions required to operate the use; and
iv that may provide a temporary seating area for the viewing of the sport or athletic activity associated with the use;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
249 "Park"
a means a use:
i where open space is set aside for recreational, educational, cultural or aesthetic purposes;
ii that may be improved for the comfort of park users; and
iii may include land or buildings used to grow food and ornamental plants for recreational, social, educational and community purposes, and may include:
A sheds, compost bins, greenhouses or other structures used to grow food;
B raised beds, cold frames and temporary hoop enclosures; and
C washrooms and sheds for maintenance equipment and materials. 
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have washroom facilities;
c.1 may have small sheds less than 10.0 square metres in gross floor area for park maintenance equipment and materials;
d may have a parking area, provided it is located a minimum of 3.0 metres from the nearest property line;
e does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
250 "Park Maintenance Facility — Large"
a means a use:
i where equipment, vehicles or materials, that are for park maintenance, are stored;
ii where all buildings related to the use have a total gross floor area greater than 300.0 square metres;
iii that may have buildings for storage or servicing of equipment; and
iv that may have buildings for the administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide screening when piles or stacks of loose materials are stored on the parcel, and the screening must be equal in height to the stored materials; 
d must provide a berm with a maximum 3:1 slope, if the berm is used to satisfy the screening requirements referenced in subsection (c);
e does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
251 "Park Maintenance Facility — Small"
a means a use:
i where equipment, vehicles or materials, for park maintenance, are stored;
ii deleted
iii where all buildings related to the use have a total gross floor area of 300.0 square metres or less;
iv that may have buildings for storage or servicing of equipment;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide screening when piles or stacks of loose materials are stored on the parcel, and the screening must be equal in height to the stored materials;
d must provide a berm with a maximum 3:1 slope, if the berm is used to satisfy the screening requirements referenced in subsection (c);
e does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
252 "Parking Lot — Grade"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles are parked for vehicles for a short duration, independent of the provision of any other use; and
ii where vehicles are parked at grade;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide landscaping as referenced in Part 7, Division 1 when the total surface area of the use is equal to or greater than 5000.0 square metres; and
d requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 and class 2 based on 2.5 per cent of the number of motor vehicle parking stalls provided.
252.1 "Parking Lot - Grade (temporary)"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles are parked for a short duration independent of the provision of any other use;
ii where vehicles are parked at grade; and
iii that must be approved on a temporary basis for a period of time not greater than three years;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may only have a development permit issued once on a parcel; and
d must provide landscaping as referenced in Part 7, Division 1 when the total surface area of the use is equal to or greater than 5000.0 square metres
253 "Parking Lot — Structure"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles are parked for vehicles for a short duration, independent of the provision of any other use; and
ii where a parking lot is designed for the parking of vehicles in tiers of floors;
iii where all buildings related to the use have a total gross floor area of 300.0 square metres or less;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 and class 2 based on 2.5 per cent of the number of motor vehicle parking stalls provided.
254 "Pawn Shop"
a means a use:
i where money is lent in conjunction with the exchange of merchandise;
ii where the merchandise may be sold to the public according to the agreement with the owner of the merchandise; and
iii where merchandise other than motor vehicles is contained entirely within a building;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c where the pawned merchandise includes motor vehicles:
i may only be approved in a District where Vehicle Sales — Major or Vehicle Sales — Minor are listed uses; and
ii must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls for every inventory vehicle on the parcel;
c.1 must not be located within 400.0 metres of any other Pawn Shop, measured from the closest point of a Pawn Shop to the closest point of another Pawn Shop;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
254.1 "Payday Loan"
a means a use where the advancement of money with a principal of $1,500 or less and term of 62 days or less is made in exchange for a post-dated cheque, a pre-authorized debit or a future payment of a similar nature, but not for any guarantee, suretyship, overdraft protection or security on property, and not through a margin loan, pawnbrokering, a line of credit or a credit card;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be located within 400.0 metres of any other Payday Loan or any other approved use for the activities described in subsection (a), when measured from the closest point of a Payday Loan to the closest point of another Payday Loan or any other approved use for the activities described in subsection (a);
d deleted
255 "Performing Arts Centre"
a means a use where live performance of theatre, music, dance or other artistic activities are available to the public;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of development permit application;
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
e requires a minimum of bicycle parking stalls — class 2 based on 10.0 per cent of the minimum required motor vehicle parking stalls.
256 deleted
257 "Pet Care Service"
a means a use:
i where small animals are washed, groomed, trained or boarded;
ii where the animals must not be boarded overnight; and
iii that may have the incidental sale of products relating to the services provided by the use;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas;
d deleted
e deleted
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
258 deleted
259 "Pits and Quarries"
a means a use:
i where earth, clay, gravel, sand, stone or other forms of aggregate are extracted from the parcel;
ii where material that is extracted may be stockpiled on the parcel; and
iii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Pits and Quarries as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
260 "Place of Worship — Large"
a means a use:
i where people assemble for religious or spiritual purposes;
ii where the largest assembly area of the use is equal to or greater than 500.0 square metres;
iii that may provide occasional refuge for people;
iv that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use;
v that may have a Child Care Service within the building;
vi that may have a food preparation area, kitchen and seating area available for the users of the use; and
vii that may have a maximum of three Dwelling Units;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c when it contains a Child Care Service must also ensure that the Child Care Service complies with the rules for that use;
c.1 when located in an industrial district:
i must not include Dwelling Units; and
ii must be located in a building at least 250.0 metres from the property line of any parcel designated Industrial — Heavy District;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
261 "Place of Worship — Medium"
a means a use:
i where people assemble for religious or spiritual purposes;
ii where the largest assembly area of the use is greater than 300.0 square metres and less than 500.0 square metres;
iii that may provide occasional refuge for people;
iv that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use;
v that may have a Child Care Service within the building;
vi that may have a food preparation area, kitchen and seating area available for the users of the use; and
vii that may have a maximum of three Dwelling Units;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
c when it contains a Child Care Service must also ensure that the Child Care Service complies with the rules for that use;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
262 "Place of Worship — Small"
a means a use:
i where people assemble for religious or spiritual purposes;
ii where the largest assembly area of the use is equal to or less than 300.0 square metres;
iii that may provide occasional refuge for people;
iv that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use;
v that may have a Child Care Service within the building;
vi that may have a food preparation area, kitchen and seating area available for the users of the use; and
vii that may have a maximum of three Dwelling Units;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
c when it contains a Child Care Service must also ensure that the Child Care Service complies with the rules for that use
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
263 "Post-secondary Learning Institution"
a means a use:
i where post-secondary educational programs of study are offered to enrolled students by an authorized agent, pursuant to the Post-secondary Learning Act;
ii where dormitories, food and other services may be offered to enrolled students, faculty members and staff;
iii that may have facilities for the advancement or support of educational and research needs of the students, faculty and staff; and
iv that may provide education programs for the general public;
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be provided as a cluster of buildings or facilities when located in the Special Purpose — Community Institution District;
d requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application;
e requires a minimum of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 based on 3.0 per cent of the maximum projected enrolment of the use; and
f requires a minimum of bicycle parking stalls — class 2 based on 3.0 per cent of the maximum projected enrolment of the use.
264 "Power Generation Facility — Large"
a means a use:
i where electrical power is generated;
ii where the total power generation capacity is 12.5 megawatts or greater; and
iii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Power Generation Facility — Large as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study provided at the time of land use redesignation application.
265 "Power Generation Facility — Medium"
a means a use:
i where electrical power is generated; and
ii where the total power generation capacity is between 1.0 and 12.5 megawatts;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be located within 50.0 metres of a residential district, measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
d must be located within a building, with the exception of solar collectors;
e must be shielded and insulated so as to limit noise generation as much as possible;
f must not:
i exceed the height of the District it is located in, excluding ancillary structures; and
ii be located in a required setback area, excluding solar collectors;
g must be screened, with the exception of solar collectors;
h does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
266 "Power Generation Facility — Small"
a means a use:
i where electrical power is generated;
ii where the total power generation capacity is between 10 watts and 1.0 megawatts; and
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not:
i exceed the height of the District it is located in, excluding ancillary structures; and
ii be located in a required setback area, excluding solar collectors;
d must be screened, with the exception of solar collectors;
e does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
267 "Print Centre"
a means a use:
i where graphic and printed materials are printed or duplicated on a custom order basis for individuals or businesses;
ii that may include self-service photocopiers;
iii where film or digital images may be processed and finished;
iv that may include the binding of printed materials; and
v that may have the incidental sale of products relating to the services provided by the use;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
268 "Printing, Publishing and Distributing"
a means a use:
i where graphic and printed materials are printed or duplicated on a large scale primarily for distribution from the parcel;
ii that may include the binding of printed materials;
iii deleted
iv that may have an area for supplies required to make the product as part of the use;
v that may have the functions of packaging or shipping the products made as part of the use; and
vi that may have the administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have supplies and products located outside of a building, provided such items are screened from view of a street;
d deleted
e does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
269 deleted 
270 "Protective and Emergency Service"
a means a use where police, fire and publicly operated emergency medical services are provided;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
270.1 "Public Transit System"
a means a use where public facilities are provided for the operation of a municipal public transit system including bus shelters, BRT stationsLRT platforms, LRT stations, pedestrian bridges, City-owned at grade motor vehicle and bicycle parking facilities provided solely for users of the system, and linear rail tracks and associated equipment;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c is not required to meet the rules of any land use district;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
271 "Race Track"
a means a use:
i where animals and non-motorized vehicles are entered in competition against one another or against time;
ii that has tiers of seating or viewing areas for spectators;
iii that may involve gambling associated with the racing activity;
iv that may occur within or entirely outside of a building; and
v that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Race Track as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c when combined with other uses, must also have those uses included as a use in the Direct Control District; and
d requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
272 "Radio and Television Studio"
a means a use where radio, television, motion pictures, or audio performances are produced or recorded, and broadcast;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
273 "Recreational Vehicle Sales"
a means a use where recreational vehicles are sold, leased or rented;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have an outdoor speaker system;
d may only store or display vehicles on portions of the parcel approved exclusively for storage or display;
e must only accept deliveries and offloading of vehicles within a designated area on the parcel;
f must provide a stall for every inventory vehicle on the parcel;
g deleted
h does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
274 "Recreational Vehicle Service"
a means a use where recreational vehicles undergo maintenance and repair:
b is a use within the Automotive Service Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
274.1 "Recyclable Construction Material Collection Depot (temporary)"
a means a use:
i where collected materials that include recyclables from the construction of buildings on other parcels are stored prior to their removal and processing on a different parcel;
ii where the materials may be dimensional lumber, drywall, woody vegetation and shrubs, asphalt shingles, asphalt and concrete, scrap metal, plastics, wire, and cardboard, but must not include adhesives or sealants, aerosols, food, vegetable matter, motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, tires, or petroleum and petroleum-based products;
iv where storage activities may occur either within or outside of a building;
v that may have limited equipment used for crushing, dismantling or moving the materials;
vi that does not involve the manufacture or assembly of any goods; and
vii that may have a temporary building for administrative functions associated with the use;
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be approved for a period no greater than five (5) years;
d must provide screening for any materials located outside of a building, that are within view of a street;
e may store materials outside of a building provided that piles have a maximum height of 5.0 metres including any pallets, supports or other things the materials are stacked on;
f does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
274.2 "Recyclable Material Drop-Off Depot"
a means a use where:
i bottles and other beverage containers are taken for return and reimbursement of the recycling deposit applied to the container at the time the beverage is purchased; or
ii other types of recyclables, which do not require the refund of a deposit may be returned;
iii bottles, beverage containers, and other types of recyclables may be sorted and stored on site; and
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be a combined use with a Liquor Store;
d when located within 300.0 metres to a parcel designated as a residential district, must:
i not have any outside storage of carts, bottles, other beverage containers, other recyclables, palettes, or cardboard boxes;
ii not allow for loading or the movement of recyclables from the premise between the hours of 9:00pm-7:00am;
iii not have compaction of materials occurring outside of a building;
e unless otherwise referenced in subsection (d):
i must provide total concealment, through a solid screen or fence, for any materials located outside of a building;
ii may be required to demonstrate how impacts such as debris, grocery carts, litter or recyclables will be managed;
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
275 deleted 
276 "Refinery"
a means a use where crude oil, used motor oil or natural gas are processed;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
277 "Residential Care"
a means a use:
i where social, physical or mental care is provided to five or more persons who live full time in the facility; and
ii that has at least one staff person at the facility at all times when at least one resident is within the facility;
b is a use within the Care and Health Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may have a maximum of 10 residents when located in a low density residential district;
d requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per three (3) residents; and
278 "Restaurant: Food Service Only"
a means a use:
i where food is prepared and sold for consumption on the premises and may include the sale of prepared food for consumption off the premises;
ii that is not licensed for the sale of liquor by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission; and
iii that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated by an intervening street;
e if the public area is greater than 150.0 square metres it must not be within 45.0 metres of a residential district when the use is located within the C-C1, C-C2, C-COR1, C-COR2, CC-COR, CC-X, MU-1, MU-2 and S-R Districts, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
g requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 2 per 250.0 square metres of the public area.
279 deleted 
280 deleted 
281 "Restaurant: Licensed"
a means a use:
i where food is prepared and sold for consumption on the premises and may include the sale of prepared food for consumption off the premises;
ii where a specific licence for the sale of liquor is issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, that allows minors on the premises at any time; and
iii that may have a maximum of 10.0 square metres of public area used for the purpose of providing entertainment;
b is a use within the Eating and Drinking Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated by an intervening street;
e if the public area is greater than 150.0 square metres it must not be within 45.0 metres of a residential district when the use is located within the C-C1, C-C2, C-COR1, C-COR2, CC-COR, CC-X, MU-1, MU-2 and S-R Districts, which must be measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential district;
f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
g requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls - class per 250.0 square metres of the public area.
282 deleted 
283 deleted 
283.1 deleted 
284 "Restored Building Products Sales Yard"
a means a use:
i where products that have been recovered from demolished buildings are stored, displayed or sold either entirely within a building or outside of a building;
ii that does not accommodate the wrecking, dismantling, manufacturing, servicing or repairing of anything on the same parcel as the use;
iii that does not accommodate the display, wrecking or sale of any motor vehicles or auto parts;
v that does not accommodate a drop off site for products related to the use;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
285 "Retail Garden Centre"
a means a use:
i where gardening products, plants, seeds, shrubbery, trees and other gardening related products are sold to the public from a permanent building;
ii that may accommodate temporary structures such as greenhouses and pole barns for the planting and growing of plants;
iii that may accommodate temporary structures and specifically identified outdoor areas for the storage, display and sale of plants and products; and
iv that may not accommodate the sale of produce or other food stuff;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
286 deleted 
286.1 "Retail and Consumer Service"
a means a use where any of the following activities occur:
i the general retail sale or rental of goods, materials products or supplies including merchandise that may also be sold at a Building Supply Centre;
ii services related to the care and appearance of the human body or hair;
iii services intended for relaxation and rejuvenation through massage, aromatherapy and similar nonmedical therapies;
iv the care, cleaning, alteration or repair of clothing, jewelry, or shoes;
v portrait and professional photography services;
vi the repair, service or refurbishment of furniture, electronic equipment and appliances that are used in the home; or
vii a market for the sale of new or used goods and food products, not including live animals, by multiple vendors renting tables or space either in an enclosed building or outdoors.
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may display merchandise related to the use outside of a building, provided the merchandise does not impede pedestrian movement;
c.1 may provide seating for the purpose of food consumption for the activities identified in (a)(vii).
d may only stock merchandise on the premises in quantities sufficient only to supply the premises;
e may contain laundering services provided it:
i does not include a Dry-cleaning and Fabric Care Plant; and
ii is not located within a Live Work Unit;
f when located in the C-R1 District, may incorporate the following uses within a Retail and Consumer Service, provided the requirements referenced in subsection (g) are satisfied:
iii deleted
vii deleted
viii Office;
xii deleted
xiv deleted
g must only incorporate the uses referenced in section (f) when those uses:
i are located in an existing approved building;
ii are located in a use area that is a minimum of 3600.0 square metres;
iii are located within a use area that contains a Retail and Consumer Service;
iv do not exceed 10.0 per cent of the use area of the Retail and Consumer Service within which they are located; and
v do not have direct customer access outside of the Retail and Consumer Service within which they are located;
h deleted
i does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
287 "Rowhouse Building"
a means a use where a building:
i contains three or more Dwelling Units, located side by side and separated by common party walls extending from foundation to roof;
ii where one façade of each Dwelling Unit directly faces a public street;
iii where no intervening building is located between the street facing façade of each Dwelling Unit and the adjacent public street;
iv where each Dwelling Unit has a separate direct entry from grade to an adjacent public sidewalk or an adjacent public street;
v where no Dwelling Unit is located wholly or partially above another Dwelling Unit; and
vi may contain a Secondary Suite within a Dwelling Unit in a district where a Secondary Suite is a listed use and conforms with the rules of the district;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
288 "Salvage Processing — Heat and Chemicals"
a means a use:
i where salvaged materials and recyclables are processed using heat or the application of chemicals;
iii that does not involve the disassembly of any goods;
iv where activities may occur entirely within a building, or partially outside of a building, or entirely outdoors;
v that does not involve the manufacture or assembly of any goods;
vi that may have a building for administrative functions associated with the use; and
vii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Salvage Processing — Heat and Chemicals as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
288.1 "Salvage Yard"
a means a use:
i where any of the following are stored, dismantled or crushed:
B damaged, inoperable or obsolete goods, machinery or equipment, building materials, or other scrap material;
ii where motor vehicles in their complete and operable state are not displayed or sold;
iii where part or all of the use takes place outside of a building;
iv that may have equipment located outdoors to assist in the processes and functions of the use;
v that may have the incidental sale of parts and materials that are recovered from the dilapidated vehicles, goods, machinery or equipment, building materials, or other scrap material;
vi that may have a building for administrative functions associated with the use;
vii that does not involve the manufacture or assembly of any goods; and
viii that does not involve the servicing or repair of anything;
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
289 "Sawmill"
a means a use:
i where timber is cut, sawed, planed or milled to finished lumber or an intermediary step;
ii that may include facilities for the kiln drying of lumber;
iii that may include areas for the outdoor storage of raw or finished lumber products;
iv that may include the distribution or sale of lumber products; and
v that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Sawmill as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
290 "School — Private"
a means a use:
i where an operator other than the following teaches students the education curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12 pursuant to the Education Act:
A a school district;
B a school division; or
C a society or company named within a charter approved by the Minister of Education operating a charter school;
ii that may have before and after school care programs that are defined in this Bylaw as Child Care Service;
iii where other educational programs pursuant to the Education Act may be offered to students; and
iv that may provide food service for students and staff;
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 pick-up and drop-off stalls per 100 students, based upon the maximum number of students stated in the development permit;
d requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 equal to 3.0 per cent of the number of employees; and
e requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 2 equal to 10.0 per cent of the maximum number of students as stated in the development permit.
291 "School Authority — School"
a means a use:
i where any of the following teaches students the education curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12 pursuant to the Education Act:
A a school district;
B a school division; or
C a society or company named within a charter approved by the Minister of Education operating a charter school;
ii that may have before and after school care programs that are defined in this Bylaw as Child Care Service;
iii that will include any building and related playing fields;
iv that may provide food service to the students and staff;
v that may provide programs for parental and community involvement; and
vi where other educational programs pursuant to the Education Act may be offered to students.
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; 
c requires the following number of pick-up and drop-off stalls:
i for the maximum number of students that may be enrolled in kindergarten to grade 9, a minimum 2.5 pick-up and drop-off stalls per 100 students, with a minimum of 5.0 pick-up and drop-off stalls; and
ii for the maximum number of students that may be enrolled in grades 10 to 12, a minimum of 1.5 pick-up and drop-off stalls per 100 students, with a minimum of 5.0 pick-up and drop-off stalls;
d requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 1 equal to 3.0 per cent of the maximum number of employees; and
e requires a minimum number of bicycle parking stalls — class 2 equal to 10.0 per cent of the maximum number of students as stated in the development permit.
292 "School Authority Purpose — Major"
a means a use:
i where a school division or school district may:
A provide the administration of the school division or school district;
B provide training for teachers, school administrators or other employees;
C provide programs to the public to further parental and community involvement in the schools;
D provide a Child Care Service that is limited to preschool programs or before and after school care; and
E store surplus equipment and materials used by that school division or school district; and
ii where the activities associated with the use occur either within a building or outside of a building;
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 1 per 1000.0 square metres of gross usable floor area where the area for the administrative function of the use is greater than 1000.0 square metres;
e requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 2 per 1000.0 square metres of gross usable floor area where the area for the administrative function of the use is greater than 1000.0 square metres.
293 "School Authority Purpose — Minor"
a means a use:
i where a school division or school district may:
A provide the administration of the school division or school district;
B provide training for teachers, school administrators or other employees;
C provide programs to the public to further parental and community involvement in the schools;
D provide a Child Care Service that is limited to preschool programs or before and after school care; and
E store surplus equipment and materials used by that school division or school district;
ii where the storage of surplus equipment and materials associated with the use occur entirely within a building;
iii where another approved use is located within the building;
iv where the gross floor area of the use is a maximum of 25.0 per cent of the gross floor area of the entire building;
b is a use within the Teaching and Learning Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 1 per 1000.0 square metres of gross usable floor area where the area for the administrative function of the use is greater than 1000.0 square metres or greater;
e requires a minimum of 1.0 bicycle parking stalls — class 2 per 1000.0 square metres of gross usable floor area where the area for the administrative function of the use is greater than 1000.0 square metres.
294 "Seasonal Sales Area"
a means a use:
i where goods are displayed and offered for sale;
ii where those goods are not fully contained within an enclosed building; and
iii that must always be approved with another use;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
295 "Secondary Suite"
a means a use that:
i contains two or more rooms used or designed to be used as a residence by one or more persons;
ii contains a kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
iii is self-contained and located within a Dwelling Unit;
iv must not be located in a Dwelling Unit where another Dwelling Unit is located wholly or partially above or below the Dwelling Unit containing the Secondary Suite; and
v is considered part of and secondary to a Dwelling Unit
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c has a maximum floor area of 100.0 square metres, excluding any area covered by stairways and landings;
d requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls; and
295.1 deleted 
295.2 deleted
296 "Self Storage Facility"
a means a use:
i where goods are stored in a building;
ii where the building is made up of separate compartments and each compartment has separate access;
iii that may be available to the general public for the storage of personal items;
iv that may include the administrative functions associated with the use; and
v that may incorporate Custodial Quarters for the custodian of the facility; 
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c deleted
297 "Semi-detached Dwelling"
a means a use where a building contains two Dwelling Units located side by side and separated by a common party wall extending from foundation to roof;
b may contain a Secondary Suite within a Dwelling Unit in a district where a Secondary Suite is a listed use and conforms with the rules of the district;
c is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
d requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Units; and
298 "Service Organization"
a means a use:
i where health or educational programs and services are offered to the public;
ii that includes Health Care Service, where the use is limited to the following activities:
A counselling;
iii that does not provide a food preparation kitchen or eating area for the public;
iv where there are rooms for the administrative functions of the use; and
v where there may be a meeting room or auditorium available for programs related to the use;
b is a use within the Office Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
299 "Sign — Class A"
a means only the following sign types:
i "Address Sign" which means a sign that identifies:
A the municipal address of a building;
B the name of a building;
C the name of a business or organization operating a building; or
D the name of any individuals occupying a building;
ii "Art Sign" which means a sign that is primarily an artistic rendering applied to or affixed to any exterior of a building and where less than 10.0 per cent of the area of the sign contains written copy;
iii "Banner Sign" which means a sign that is constructed of non-rigid material capable of being displayed without the use of a flag pole;
iv "Construction Sign" which means a sign that is displayed on a parcel undergoing construction, which identifies the party responsible for the management of parcel, a person who is furnishing labour, services, materials or financing, or the future use of the parcel;
v "Directional Sign" which means a sign that guides, warns or restrains people or motor vehicles and may be freestanding on a permanent structure or attached to a building;
vi "Election Sign" which means a sign that:
A indicates support for a candidate in a Federal, Provincial or local election;
B sets out a position or information relating to an issue in an election; or
C provides information respecting an election;
vii "Flag Sign" which means a sign that is made of fabric or flexible material attached to or designed to be flown from a permanently constructed flagpole or light standard;
viii "Gas Bar Sign" which means a sign that is accessory to a Gas Bar, and which may advertise services or products stored outside of a building such as, but not limited to, windshield wiper fluid, motor vehicle oils, firewood, ice, air and propane;
ix "Pedestrian Sign" which means a type of Temporary Sign with no external supporting structure that is intended to be placed near a sidewalk to attract attention from passing pedestrians;
x "Real Estate Sign" which means a sign that contains information regarding the management, sale, leasing or rental of a parcel or building;
xi "Show Home Sign" which means a sign that identifies a newly constructed residential building as a sample of the type of building a builder is providing, and where prospective purchasers may acquire information regarding the community and the purchase of homes from that builder;
xii "Special Event Sign" which means a sign that promotes a charitable, educational, community, civic, cultural, public health, recreational, religious or sporting event;
xiii "Temporary Sign" which means a sign that is not permanently affixed to a structure or is displayed on a structure that is designed to be moved from place to place or is easily movable;
xiv "Window Sign" which means a sign that is attached to, painted on or displayed on the interior or exterior of a window of a building so that its content is visible to a viewer outside of the building and:
A in the Stephen Avenue Mall heritage area, includes signs that are erected 1.8 metres or less behind a window;
B in all other areas, includes signs that are erected 0.90 metres or less behind a window; and
C does not include any type of product or window display that is intended to be visible to a viewer outside of the building, and
xv any type of sign located in a building not intended to be viewed from outside; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
300 "Sign — Class B"
a means only the following sign type:
i "Fascia Sign" which means a sign that:
A is attached to, marked or ascribed on and is parallel to an exterior wall of a building; and
B does not project more than 0.40 metres from the wall of a building; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
301 "Sign — Class C"
a means only the following sign type:
i "Freestanding Sign" which means a sign that:
A is displayed on a permanent, non-moveable structure other than a building;
B may incorporate a Message Sign; and
C may incorporate a Digital Message Sign that has an approved development permit for a Sign — Class E; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
302 "Sign — Class D"
a means only the following sign types:
i "Canopy Sign" which means a sign that displayed on, under or attached to a canopy, awning or marquee that is attached to an exterior wall of a building;
ii "Projecting Sign" which means a sign that is attached to an exterior wall of a building and is perpendicular to the building; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
303 "Sign — Class E"
a means only the following sign types:
i "Digital Message Sign" which means a "Message Sign", referenced in subsection (iv) that:
A displays copy by means of a digital display; but does not contain copy that is full motion video or otherwise gives the appearance of full animation or movement; and
B does not display third party advertising;
ii "Flashing or Animated Sign" which means a sign with copy that flashes or is animated;
iii "Inflatable Sign" which means a sign consisting of, or incorporating, a display that is expanded by air or other gas to create a three-dimensional feature;
iv "Message Sign" which means a sign that is either permanently attached to a building or that has its own permanent structure and is designed so that copy can be changed on a frequent basis;
v "Painted Wall Sign" which means a sign that is painted directly onto an exterior wall of a building, but does not include an Art Sign;
vi "Roof Sign" which means a sign installed on the roof of a building or that projects above the eaveline or the parapet of a building;
vii "Rotating Sign" which means a sign that rotates or has features that rotate;
viii "Temporary Sign Marker" which means an area of a parcel that has been approved and demarked as a location for "Temporary Signs", which for the purposes of the rules regulating signs, is deemed to be a sign; and
ix any type of sign that:
A does not fit within any of the sign types listed in Sign — Class A, Sign — Class B, Sign — Class C, Sign — Class D, Sign — Class F or Sign — Class G; and
B does not contain a digital display; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw. 
304 "Sign — Class F"
a means only the following sign types:
i "Third Party Advertising Sign" which means a sign that displays copy directing attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment that is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the site where the sign is located and does not contain a digital display; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
304.1 "Sign — Class G"
a means only the following sign types:
A displays copy directing attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment that is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the site where the sign is located; and
B displays copy by means of a digital display but does not contain copy that is full motion video or otherwise gives the appearance of animation or movement; and
b is a use within the Signs Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw.
305 "Single Detached Dwelling"
a means a use where a building contains only one Dwelling Unit and may include a Secondary Suite in a district where a Secondary Suite is a listed use and conforms with the rules of the district, but does not include a Manufactured Home;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum of 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
306 "Slaughter House"
a means a use:
i where live animals are processed into food for human consumption;
ii that may have an area for supplies required to make the food products as part of the use;
iii that may have the functions of packaging or shipping the products made as part of the use;
iv that may have the function of using trailer units to keep the product on the parcel prior to shipping;
v that may have the administrative functions associated with the use; and
vi that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Slaughter House as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c deleted
d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
307 "Social Organization"
a means a use:
i where members of a club or group assemble to participate in recreation, social or cultural activities;
ii where there are sports, recreation, cultural, or social events for the members of the group;
iii where there may be an area for the preparation or consumption of food; and
iv that may have meeting rooms for the administration of the group;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district or abuts a lane separating the parcel from a residential district, or a C-N1, C-N2, C-COR1 District;
d must not have an exterior entrance located on a façade that faces a residential district, unless that façade is separated from the residential district by an intervening street;
e must not have a public area greater than 75.0 square metres where the use shares a property line with, or is only separated by an intervening lane from a residential district, or a C-N1, C-N2, C-COR1 District;
f deleted
g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
308 "Special Function — Class 1"
a means a use where temporary structures are erected on a parcel:
i that allow for an educational, recreational, sporting, social, and worship event that includes, but is not limited to a wedding, circus, birthday, trade show and ceremony; or
ii that allow an existing approved use to expand within the parcel that includes, but is not limited to a grand opening, customer appreciation event, staff appreciation event and sale;
b means a use that may allow for the provision of entertainment or the sale and consumption of liquor but does not include a Special Function — Class 2;
c is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
d may only be located on a parcel, excluding the time used to erect and dismantle the temporary structures, for a maximum of:
i 60 consecutive days; and
ii 120 cumulative days in a calendar year;
e has a maximum height for covered temporary structures of one storey;
f may be temporarily located on any part of the parcel, other than a corner visibility triangle;
g does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
309 "Special Function — Class 2"
a means a use where temporary structures are erected on a parcel which operate as a:
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b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may only be located on a parcel for 15 cumulative days in a calendar year, excluding the time used to erect or dismantle the temporary structures;
d has a maximum height for covered temporary structures of one storey;
e must not have any openings, except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening windows, on a façade that faces a residential district unless that façade is separated from the residential district by a street;
f must not exceed a cumulative area for covered temporary structures of 75.0 square metres when located on a parcel designated C-N1, C-N2, I-E, I-R, CC-ER and CC-EPR;
g may be temporarily located on any part of the parcel, other than a corner visibility triangle;
h does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
309.1 "Specialized Industrial"
a means a use:
i where any of the following activities occur:
B the analysis or testing of materials or substances in a laboratory; or
C the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly of materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, products or equipment, provided live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operation;
ii that may include any of the following uses:
iii where all of the processes and functions associated with the use are contained within a fully enclosed building; and
iv where no dust or vibration is seen or felt outside of the building containing the use;
b is a use within the General Industrial Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
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d does not require bicycles parking stalls — class 1; and
310 "Specialty Food Store"
a means a use:
i where food and non-alcoholic beverages for human consumption are made;
ii where live animals are not involved in the processing of the food;
iii where the food products associated with the use may be sold within the premises;
iv with a maximum gross floor area of 465.0 square metres;
v that has the functions of packaging, bottling or shipping the products made as part of the use;
vi where the only mechanical systems that are not completely contained within the building are those systems and equipment required for air conditioning, heating or ventilation; and
vii that may include a limited seating area no greater than 25.0 square metres within the total gross floor area of the use;
b is a use within the Industrial Support Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
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d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
311 "Spectator Sports Facility"
a means a use:
i where sporting or other events are held primarily for public entertainment;
ii that has tiers of seating or viewing areas for spectators; and
iii that does not include Motorized Recreation and Race Track;
b is a use within the Culture and Leisure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
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d does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
312 "Stock Yard"
a means a use:
i where animals are temporarily penned or housed before being sold or transported elsewhere; and
ii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Stock Yard as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
313 "Storage Yard"
a means a use:
i where goods, materials and supplies are stored outside;
ii where goods, materials and supplies being stored are capable of being stacked or piled;
iii where the goods, materials and supplies stored are not motor vehicles, recyclables or waste;
iv where goods may be stored in a trailer, shipping container, quonset hut or other moveable, non-permanent structure with a roof;
v where the piles or stacks of goods, materials and supplies may be packaged into smaller quantities for transportation off the parcel
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vii that may have a building for the administrative functions associated with the use;
viii where equipment used in road construction, building construction, agricultural operations, oil and gas operations or other similar industries may be stored, serviced, cleaned, tested, repaired or rented when they are not being used;
ix that may include the incidental sale of used equipment that were previously stored or rented on the parcel;
x that does not involve the storage of dilapidated vehicles, derelict equipment or construction material; and
xi that may not include or be combined with any of the following uses:
B Landfill; or
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may cover piles or stacks of goods, materials and supplies associated with the use, with tarps or a structure with a roof but it must be open on the sides; and
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314 "Supermarket"
a means a use:
i where fresh and packaged food is sold;
ii where daily household necessities may be sold;
iii that will be contained entirely within a building;
iv that has a minimum gross floor area greater than 465.0 square metres;
v that may include a limited seating area no greater than 15.0 square metres for the consumption of food prepared on the premises; and
vi that may include the preparation of food and non alcoholic beverages for human consumption;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c that is located in the C-R1 District may incorporate the following uses within a Supermarket, provided the requirements referenced in subsection (d) are satisfied:
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d must only incorporate the uses referenced in subsection (c) when those uses:
i are located in an existing approved building;
ii are located in a use area that is a minimum of 3600.0 square metres;
iii are located within a use area that contains a Supermarket;
iv do not exceed 10.0 per cent of the use area of the Supermarket within which they are located;
v do not have direct customer access outside of the Supermarket within which they are located; and
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f does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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316 "Temporary Residential Sales Centre"
a means a use:
i where units are offered for sale to the public;
ii that is located in a residential district;
iii that may include sales offices and displays of materials used in the construction of the units that are offered for sale; and
iv that must only occur:
A in a unit, which may be temporarily modified to accommodate the use; or
B in a temporary building;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not operate for longer than:
i two (2) years when located in a low density residential districts; or
ii four (4) years when located in a multi residential district;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
317 "Temporary Shelter"
a means a use:
i where an existing building is used to provide temporary sleeping accommodation for persons in need of short term accommodation;
ii that has staff providing supervision of the people being accommodated at all times the facility is being operated;
iii that only provides limited additional services such as shower or laundry facilities; and
iv that restricts the provision of meals to persons staying at the facility;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
318 "Tire Recycling"
a means a use:
i where used automotive tires are stored, recycled and processed; and
ii that must be approved only on a parcel designated as a Direct Control District that specifically includes Tire Recycling as a use;
b is a use within the Direct Control Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on a parking study required at the time of land use redesignation application.
320 "Tree Farm"
a means a use where trees and shrubs are intensively grown but are not sold commercially;
b is a use within the Agriculture and Animal Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
319 "Townhouse"
a means a building:
i comprising three or more Dwelling Units;
ii where each Dwelling Unit has a separate direct entry from grade;
iii where no Dwelling Unit is located wholly or partially above another Dwelling Unit; and
iv that does not include a Rowhouse Building;
b is a use within the Residential Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c requires a minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls based on:
i 1.0 stalls per Dwelling Unit where the Townhouse is located in Area 2 and 3 of the Parking Areas Map, as illustrated on Map 7; and
ii 1.25 stalls per Dwelling Unit where the Townhouse is located in Area 1 of the Parking Areas Map, as illustrated on Map 7;
d requires a minimum of 0.15 visitor parking stalls per Dwelling Unit; and
320.1 "Urban Agriculture"
a means a use where plants are grown outdoors for a commercial purpose;
b is a use within the Subordinate Use Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c may be accessory to another use;
d may include raised beds, cold frames and temporary hoop enclosures that are 1.5 metres or less in height, and which are used only to extend the growing season;
e may include the use of ancillary buildings;
f may include local food sales of food grown on site;
g must not include permanent outside storage of goods, materials or supplies;
h does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
321 "Utilities"
a means a use:
i where facilities for water distribution, irrigation and drainage, waste water collection, gas, water heating and cooling for district energy, electricity, cable, telephone and telecommunications are provided; and
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not be located in a building with a gross floor area greater than 10.0 square metres;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
321.1 "Utilities — Linear"
a means a use:
i where lines for water distribution, irrigation and drainage, waste water collection, water heating and cooling for the purpose of district energy, gas, electricity, cable, telephone and telecommunications transmission are provided;
ii that is not located in a building; and
iii that may be located above, below or at grade;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c is not required to meet the rules of any land use district;
d does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
322 "Utility Building"
i where water or steam, sewage treatment or disposal, irrigation, drainage, gas, electricity, heat, waste management, water heating and cooling for the purpose of district energy and telecommunications are located;
ii where the use is partially or wholly above grade; and
iii that does not include a Sewage Treatment Plant or a Water Treatment Plant;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw; and
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323 "Vehicle Rental — Major"
a means a use:
i where passenger vehicles and light trucks are rented to the public;
ii where the gross vehicle weight of the vehicles rented is less than 8200 kilograms; and
iii where more than five (5) vehicles are available for rent;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls for every inventory vehicle on the parcel; and
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325 "Vehicle Sales — Major"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles are sold or leased;
ii where six (6) or more vehicles, each with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms, are available for sale or lease; and
iii that may be combined with an Auto Body and Paint Shop;
b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have more than 25.0 per cent of the gross floor area occupied by an Auto Body and Paint Shop;
d must not have an outdoor speaker system;
e may only store or display vehicles on portions of the parcel approved exclusively for storage or display;
f must only accept deliveries and offloading of vehicles within a designated area on the parcel;
g must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stall for every inventory vehicle on the parcel;
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i does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
324 "Vehicle Rental — Minor"
a means a use:
i where passenger vehicles and light trucks are rented to the public;
ii where the gross vehicle weight of the vehicles rented is equal to or less than 4536 kilograms; and
iii where no more than five (5) vehicles are available for rent;
b fis a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
b.1 must store rental vehicles within a building when the use is located in a mixed use district;
c must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls for every inventory vehicle on the parcel; and
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326 "Vehicle Sales — Minor"
a means a use:
i where motor vehicles are sold or leased; and
ii where no more than five (5) vehicles, each with a gross vehicle weight equal to or less than 4536 kilograms, are available for sale or lease;
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b is a use within the Sales Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must not have an outdoor speaker system;
d may only store or display vehicles on portions of the parcel approved exclusively for storage or display;
d.1 must store or display vehicles within a building when the use is located in a mixed use district;
e must only accept deliveries and offloading of vehicles within a designated area on the parcel;
f must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls for every inventory vehicle on the parcel;
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h does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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329.1 "Vehicle Storage"
a means a use:
i where vehicles or recreational vehicles are stored when they are not in use;
ii where the vehicles stored are not serviced, cleaned or repaired either in a building or outdoors;
iii that does not accommodate the storage of any equipment;
iv that does not accommodate the storage of any dilapidated vehicles;
v that may have a building for administrative functions associated with the use;
vi that does not involve the production, display or sale of vehicles as part of the use; and
vii that may not include or be combined with any of the following uses:
B Landfill; or
b is a use within the Storage Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must provide 1.0 motor vehicle parking stalls for every vehicle stored on the parcel; and
330 "Veterinary Clinic"
a means a use:
i where small animals or pets receive medical treatment; and
ii that may provide for the incidental sale of products related to the use;
b is a use within the Agriculture and Animal Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c must only provide medical treatment to small animals or pets that have been bred and raised to live with, and are dependent on, people for care, food and shelter;
d must not:
i have outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas; or
ii store equipment, products or other things associated with the use outdoors;
e must not allow animals to stay overnight, except for animals in the care of the use where overnight stays are necessary for medical observation or recovery of the animal;
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g does not require bicycle parking stalls — class 1; and
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332.1 "Waste Storage Site"
a means a use:
i where waste, other than hazardous waste, that is produced off-site, is stored in piles or inside buildings before being transported to another parcel for treatment or disposal;
ii where waste, other than hazardous waste, may be sorted, compacted, shredded, ground or processed;
iii where there may be a building for the administrative functions of the use;
iv that may be subject to specific setback requirements listed in a Provincial regulation;
b is a use within the Infrastructure Uses Group in Schedule A to this Bylaw;
c does not require motor vehicle parking stalls; and
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