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PART 5: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Division 1: General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts

Projections Into Setback Areas

334 1 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, buildings must not be located in any setback area.
2 Portions of a building located above the surface of the ground may project into a setback area only in accordance with the rules contained in this Part.
3 Portions of a building below the surface of the ground may extend without any limits into a setback area, with the exception of the required front setback area.
4 Patios and wheelchair ramps may project without any limits into a setback area.
5 Signs located in a setback area must be in accordance with Part 3, Division 5.

Length of Portions of a Building in Setback Areas

335 1 On each storey, the total combined length of all projections into any setback area must not exceed 40.0 per cent of the length of the façade.
2 The maximum length of an individual projection into any setback area is 3.1 metres.
3 Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to:
a decks , eaves, porches as described in sections 336 and 339.1, ramps, and stairs when located in any setback area; and
b a private garage attached to a main residential building when located in the rear setback area.

Projections Into Front Setback Area

336 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (6), bay windows and eaves may project a maximum of 0.6 metres into the front setback area.
2 Landings, ramps other than wheelchair ramps and stairs may project into a front setback area provided:
a they provide access to the main floor or lower level of the building; and
b the area of a landing does not exceed 2.5 square metres.
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4 Window wells may project without limits into any front setback area.
5 In a Developed Area, a porch may project a maximum of 1.8 metres into a front setback area where:
a it forms an entry to the main floor of a Dwelling Unit of a main residential building;
b the setback of the porch from the front property line is not less than the minimum setback in the district;
c the maximum height of the porch platform is 1.2 metres measured from grade, excluding stairs and a landing area not exceeding 2.5 square metres; and
d the portion of the porch that projects into a front setback area is unenclosed, other than by a railing, balustrade or privacy walls located on porches between attached units.
6 Eaves may project an additional 0.6 metres from a porch into the front setback area, as described in subsection 5.

Projections Into Side Setback Area

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1.1 Portions of a building greater than or equal to 2.4 metres above grade may project a maximum of 0.6 metres into any side setback area.
1.2 Portions of a building less than 2.4 metres above grade may project a maximum of 0.6 metres into a side setback area:
b for all other uses:
i when located on a corner parcel;
ii where at least one side setback area is clear of all portions of the building measure from grade to a height of 2.4 metres; or
iii where the side setback area contains a private maintenance easement required by this Bylaw and no portion of the building projects into the required private maintenance easement.
1.3 Window wells may project a maximum of 0.8 metres into any side setback area.
2 Window wells and portions of a building, other than eaves, must not project into a 3.0 metre side setback area required on a laneless parcel.
3 Eaves may project a maximum of 0.6 metres into any side setback area.
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5 Landings , ramps other than wheelchair ramps and stairs may project in a side setback area provided:
a they provide access to the main floor or lower level of the building;
b the area of a landing does not exceed 2.5 square metres;
c the area of any portion of a landing that projects into the side setback area does not exceed 1.8 square metres;
d they are not located in a 3.0 metre side setback area required on a laneless parcel; and
e they are not located in a side setback area required to be clear of projections, unless pedestrian access from the front to the rear of the parcel is provided.
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8 Any portion of a building that projects into a side setback area, other than eaves, landings, window wells, ramps and stairs, must not be located closer than 0.9 metres from the nearest front façade.
9 Balconies and decks must not project into any side setback area.
10 Central air conditioning equipment may project a maximum of 1.0 metres into a side setback area
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Projections Into Rear Setback Area

338 1 Stairs, air conditioning equipment and window wells may project without limits into any rear setback area.
2 Awnings, balconies, bay windows, canopies, chimneys, decks , eaves, fireplaces, fire escapes, landings, porches, and ramps other than wheelchair ramps may project a maximum of 1.5 metres into any rear setback area.
3 A private garage attached to a building may project without limits into a rear setback area provided it:
a does not exceed 4.6 metres in height, measured from the finished floor of the private garage;
b does not exceed 75.0 square metres in gross floor area for each Dwelling Unit located on the parcel;
c has no part that is located closer than 0.60 metres to the rear property line; and
d has no eave closer than 0.6 metres to a side property line .
4 When an attached private garage has a balcony or deck , the balcony or deck must not be located within 6.0 metres of a rear property line or 1.2 metres of a side property line.

Patios

338.1 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), a privacy wall may be located on a patio, provided it does not exceed a height of 2.0 metres when measured from the surface of the patio.
2 A privacy wall located on a patio must not exceed 2.0 metres in height, when measured from grade and when the privacy wall is located within:
3 A privacy wall located on a patio must not exceed 1.2 metres in height when measured from grade when the privacy wall is located between the foremost front façade of the main residential building and the front property line.

Decks

339 1 The height of a deck in the Developing Area must not exceed 0.3 metres above the main floor level of the closest main residential building on the parcel.
2 The height of a deck in the Developed Area must not exceed:
a 1.5 metres above grade at any point, except where the deck is located on the same façade as the at-grade entrance to a walkout basement; and
b 0.3 metres above the main floor level of the closest main residential building on the parcel.
2.1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), a privacy wall located on a deck:
a must not exceed 2.0 metres in height when measured from the surface of the deck; and
b must not be located between the foremost front façade of the main residential building and the front property line.
a is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height;
b is a maximum of 3.0 metres in height; and
c extends the full depth of the deck .

Porches

339.1 In a Developed Area, a porch is exempt from parcel coverage where:
a the porch is located between the façade of the main residential building and:
ii the side property line on the street side of a corner parcel;
b the porch is unenclosed on a minimum of two sides, other than by a railing, balustrade or privacy walls located on porches between attached units when the porch is at or exceeds the contextual front setback; and
c there is no enclosed floor area or balcony located directly above the roof of the porch.

Balconies

340 1 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, an open balcony must not project more than 1.85 metres from the building façade to which it is attached.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, the floor area of a recessed balcony must not exceed 10.0 square metres.
2.1 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, a privacy wall located on a balcony:
a must not exceed 3.0 metres in height when measured from the surface of the balcony; and
b must not be located between the foremost front façade of the main residential building and the front property line.
a is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height;
b is a maximum of 3.0 metres in height; and
c extends the full depth of the balcony.
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Driveways

341 1 A driveway must not have direct access to a major street unless:
a there is no practical alternative method of vehicular access to the parcel; and
b a turning space is provided on the parcel to allow all vehicles exiting to face the major street.
2 A driveway connecting to a street to a private garage must:
a be a minimum of 6.0 metres in length along the intended direction of travel for vehicles and measured from:
i the back of the public sidewalk to the door of the private garage; or
ii a curb where there is no public sidewalk to the door of a private garage; and
b contain a rectangular area measuring 6.0 metres in length and 3.0 metres in width.
3 A driveway connecting a lane to a private garage must be a minimum of 0.60 metres in length along the intended direction of travel for vehicles, measured from the property line shared with the lane to the door of a private garage.
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5 That portion of a driveway, including a motor vehicle parking stall, within 6.0 metres of a public sidewalk, or a curb on a street where there is no public sidewalk, must not exceed a width of:
a 6.0 metres where the parcel width is 9.0 metres or less; or
b 7.0 metres where the parcel width is greater than 9.0 metres and less than 15.0 metres.
6 In the Developed Area a driveway accessing a street must not be constructed, altered or replaced except where:
a it is located on a laneless parcel;
b it is located on a laned parcel and 50.0 per cent or more parcels on the same block face have an existing driveway accessing a street ; or
c there is a legally existing driveway that it is not being relocated or widened.
7 A driveway constructed, altered or replaced in accordance with subsection (6) may be extended in length.
8 Where a parcel is the subject of development, the Development Authority must not require the removal of a legally existing driveway accessing a street even where the proposed development is a discretionary use.

Retaining Walls

342 1 A retaining wall must be less than 1.2 metres in height when measured from the lowest grade at any point adjacent to the retaining wall to the highest grade retained by the retaining wall.
2 A minimum horizontal separation of 1.0 metre must be maintained between retaining walls on the same parcel.

Fences

343 The height of a fence above grade at any point along a fence line must not exceed:
a 1.2 metres for any portion of a fence extending between the foremost front façade of the main residential building and the front property line;
b 2.0 metres in all other cases; and
c 2.5 metres at the highest point of a gate that is not more than 2.5 metres in length.

Solar Collectors

343.1 1 A solar collector may only be located on the wall or roof of a building.
2 A solar collector mounted on a roof with a pitch of less than 4:12, may project:
a a maximum of 0.5 metres from the surface of a roof, when the solar collector is located 5.0 metres or less from a side property line , measured directly due south from any point along the side property line ; and
b in all other cases, maximum of 1.3 metres from the surface of a roof.
3 A solar collector mounted on a roof with a pitch of 4:12 or greater, may project a maximum of 1.3 metres from the surface of a roof.
4 A solar collector mounted on a roof must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
5 A solar collector that is mounted on a wall:
a must be located a minimum of 2.4 metres above grade; and
b may project a maximum of:
i 1.5 metres from the surface of that wall, when the wall is facing a rear property line and;
ii in all other cases, 0.6 metres from the surface of that wall.

Skateboard and Sports Ramps

343.2 1 All skateboard and sports ramp structures must be located within the maximum envelope dimensions of 1.5 metres high by 5.0 metres wide by 6.0 metres long.
2 More than one structure may be contained within the maximum envelope dimensions referenced in subsection (1).
3 The maximum envelope dimensions referenced in subsection (1) do not include at-grade surfaces such as, but not limited to, soil, grass, wood or concrete.
4 Notwithstanding subsection (1), railings for safety purposes may extend beyond the maximum envelope dimensions referenced in subsection (1) provided they are not designed or used as a surface upon which to operate a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, roller skates or other similar device.
5 There must only be one skateboard and sports ramp envelope per parcel.
6 All skateboard and sports ramp structures must be located between the rear façade of the main residential building and the rear property line.
7 The height of a skateboard and sports ramp at any point is measured from grade.
8 All skateboard and sports ramp structures, including railings for safety purposes, must be located a minimum of 1.2 metres from a side property line.
9 All skateboard and sports ramp structures, including railings for safety purposes, must be located a minimum of 1.2 metres from a rear property line.
10 Skateboard and sports ramp structures must not be included in parcel coverage.
11 A skateboard and sports ramp must not be attached to a deck, another structure, fence, or building such as, but not limited to, a main residential building, Backyard Suite or Accessory Residential Building.

Objects Prohibited or Restricted

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4 A large vehicle must not remain on a parcel except while actively engaged in loading or unloading. Only one large vehicle may remain on a parcel while actively engaged in loading or unloading.
5 A satellite dish greater than 1.0 metre in diameter must:
a not be located in an actual front setback area or in an actual side setback area where the parcel shares a property line with a street ;
b not be located higher than 3.0 metres from grade; and
c not be illuminated.
6 Subsection (5) does not apply to a satellite dish greater than 1.0 metre in diameter when the applicant demonstrates:
a compliance with subsection (5) would prevent signal reception; and
b the satellite dish will be located and screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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Accessory Residential Building

345 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback for an Accessory Residential Building is:
a 1.2 metres from a side or rear property line shared with a street ; or
b 0.6 metres from a side or rear property line in all other cases.
2 The minimum building setback for an Accessory Residential Building that does not share a side or rear property line with a street may be reduced to zero metres when:
b the wall of the Accessory Residential Building is constructed of maintenance-free materials and there is no overhang of eaves onto an adjacent parcel; or
c the owner of the adjacent parcel grants a 1.5 metre private maintenance easement that must:
i be registered against the title of the parcel proposed for development and the title of the adjacent parcel; and
ii include a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement.
4 A private garage on a laneless parcel may be located within the required 3.0 metre side setback area, except along the street side of a corner parcel.
5 The minimum distance between any façade of an Accessory Residential Building 10.0 square metres or more and a main residential building is 1.0 metres.
6 The height of an Accessory Residential Building must not exceed:
a 4.6 metres, measured from the finished floor of the building;
b 3.0 metres at any eaveline, when measured from the finished floor of the building; or
c one storey, which may include an attic space that:
i is accessed by a removable ladder;
ii does not have windows;
iii is used by the occupants of the main residential building for placement of personal items; and
iv has a maximum height of 1.5 metres when measured from the attic floor to the underside of any rafter.

Restrictions on Use of Accessory Residential Building

346 1 The finished floor of an Accessory Residential Building, other than a private garage, must not exceed 0.6 metres above grade.
2 An Accessory Residential Building must not be used as a Dwelling Unit, unless a Backyard Suite has been approved.
3 An Accessory Residential Building must not have a balcony or rooftop deck .
4 The area of a parcel covered by all Accessory Residential Buildings located on a parcel:
a must not exceed the lesser of:
ii 75.0 square metres for each Dwelling Unit located on the parcel; and
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c the calculation to determine the area of a parcel covered by Accessory Residential Buildings must not include any Accessory Residential Buildings with a cumulative gross floor area of 10.0 square metres or less.
5 All roof drainage from an Accessory Residential Building must be discharged onto the parcel on which the building is located.

General Landscaping Rules for the Developed Areas

346.1 1 In Developed Areas, trees required by this section:
a may be provided though the planting of new trees or the preservation of existing trees;
b must be provided on a parcel within 12 months of issuance of a development completion permit;
c must be maintained on the parcel for a minimum of 24 months after issuance of a development completion permit;
d must be of a species capable of healthy growth in Calgary and must conform to the standards of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association;
e are not required to be shown on a plan that is part of an application for development permit unless subject to subsection (f); and
f may be provided through the planting of a new tree in an adjacent boulevard to the parcel approved by the Development Authority for a Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling.
2 A minimum of 2.0 trees must be provided for each unit of a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Rowhouse Building or Semi-detached Dwelling.
3 Where a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling is located on a parcel with a parcel width less than or equal to 10.0 metres a minimum of 2.0 trees must be provided.
4 Where a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling is located on a parcel with a parcel width greater than 10.0 metres a minimum of 3.0 trees must be provided.
5 A minimum of 1.2 trees per unit must be provided for a Cottage Housing Cluster.
6 The requirement for the provision of 1.0 tree is met where:
a a deciduous tree has a minimum calliper of 60 millimetres; or
b a coniferous tree has a minimum height of 2.0 metres.
7 The requirement for the provision of 2.0 trees is met where:
a a deciduous tree has a minimum calliper of 85 millimetres; or
b a coniferous tree has a minimum height of 4.0 metres.

Contextual Single Detached Dwelling

a must have:
i a portion of the front façade, with an area less than or equal to 50% of the area of all front façades, recessed or projecting forward from the remaining façade that has a minimum dimension of:
A 2.0 metres in width
B 0.6 metres in depth; and;
C 2.4 metres in height; or
ii a porch projecting from the front façade with a minimum dimension of:
A 2.0 metres in width; and
B 1.2 metres in depth;
b must not have vehicular access from the lane to an attached private garage;
c must not have windows that are located beyond the rear façade of a main residential building on an adjoining parcel unless:
i the window is located below the second storey;
ii the window is located on the rear façade;
iii the glass in the window is entirely obscured; or
iv there is a minimum distance of 1.5 metres between the finished floor and the bottom of the window sill;
d must not have a roof slope less than 4:12 within 1.5 metres of the horizontal plane forming the maximum building height;
e must not be located on a parcel where the difference between the average building reference point is greater than 2.4 metres; and
e.1 must not be located on a parcel that is within a heritage guideline area.
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2 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling:
a may have a balcony located on a side façade:
i where it forms part of the front façade and is not recessed back more than 4.5 metres from the front façade; or
ii where it is on the street side of a corner parcel;
b may have a balcony located on a rear façade where:
i it does not form part of the side façade unless the side façade is on the street side of a corner parcel;
ii a privacy wall is provided where the balcony is facing a side property line shared with a parcel; and
iii the privacy wall is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height and a maximum of 3.0 metres in height; and
c must not have a balcony with a height greater than 6.0 metres, when measured vertically at any point from grade to the platform of the balcony.
3 Where a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling is located on a parcel with a parcel width less than or equal to 10.0 metres the maximum building depth is the greater of:
a 65.0 per cent of the parcel depth; or
5 Where a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling is located on a parcel with a parcel width greater than 10.0 metres, the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through each storey above the first storey must not exceed the building coverage.
6 Where a private garage is attached to a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, the maximum building coverage is the maximum parcel coverage which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall.

Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling

a must have:
i the principal front façade of one unit staggered a minimum of 0.6 metres behind the principal front façade of the other unit; and
ii the principal rear façade of one unit staggered a minimum of 0.6 metres behind the principal rear façade of the other unit;
b must have façade articulation for each unit, by including:
i a portion of the front façade, with an area less than or equal to 50% of the area of all front façades of each unit, recessed or projecting forward from the remainder of the front façade of that unit, with the projecting or recessed portion having a minimum dimension of:
A 2.0 metres in width;
B 0.6 metres in depth; and
C 2.4 metres in height; or
ii a porch that projects from the front façade a minimum dimension of:
A 2.0 metres in width; and
B 1.2 metres in depth;
c located on a corner parcel must have an exterior entrance which is visible from the street side of the corner parcel;
d must not have vehicular access from the lane to an attached private garage;
e must not have windows that are located beyond the rear façade of a contextual adjacent building on an adjoining parcel unless:
i the window is located below the second storey;
ii the window is located on the rear façade;
iii the glass in the window is entirely obscured; or
iv there is a minimum distance of 1.5 metres between the finished floor and the bottom of the window sill; and
f must not have a roof slope less than 4:12 within 1.5 metres of the horizontal plane forming the maximum building height;
g must not be located on a parcel where the difference between the average building reference points is greater than 2.4 metres;
g.1 must not be located on a parcel that is within a heritage guideline area; and
h must not have an exterior entrance from grade located on a side façade, unless the entrance provides access to a Secondary Suite or is located on the street side of a corner parcel.
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2 Unless otherwise referenced in this Part, a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling:
a may have a balcony located on a side façade where:
i it forms part of the front façade and is not recessed back more than 4.5 metres from the front façade; or
ii it is on the street side of a corner parcel;
b may have a balcony located on a rear façade where:
i it does not form part of the side façade unless the side façade is on the street side of a corner parcel;
ii a privacy wall is provided where the balcony is facing a side property line shared with a contextual adjacent building; and
iii the privacy wall is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height and a maximum of 3.0 metres in height; and
c must not have a balcony with a height greater than 6.0 metres, when measured vertically at any point from grade to the platform of the balcony.
3 The maximum building depth of a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling is the greater of:
a 60.0 per cent of the parcel depth; or
4 Where a private garage is attached to a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, the maximum building coverage is the maximum parcel coverage which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall.
5 A Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling must not be located on a parcel that contains more than one main residential building.
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Permitted use Rowhouse Building

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Visibility Setback

348 Within a corner visibility triangle, buildings, fences, finished grade of a parcel and vegetation must not exceed the lowest elevation of the street by more than 0.75 metres above lowest elevation of the street .

Roof Equipment Projection

349 1 There is no vertical projection limit from the surface of a roof on a building for antennae, chimneys and wind powered attic ventilation devices.
2 Mechanical equipment may project a maximum of 0.3 metres from the surface of a roof on a building.

Private Maintenance Easements

350 A private maintenance easement, provided pursuant to this Bylaw, must require the easement area be kept free of all buildings, structures and objects that would prevent or restrict the easement being used for the purpose of building maintenance.

Secondary Suite

351 1 For a Secondary Suite the minimum building setback from a property line, must be equal to or greater than the minimum building setback from a property line for the main residential building.
2 Except as otherwise stated in subsections (2.1) and (3) the maximum floor area of a Secondary Suite, excluding any area covered by stairways and landings, is 100.0 square metres:
a in the R-C1L, R-C1Ls, R-C1, R-C1s, R-C1N, R-1, R-1s and R-1N Districts; or
b when located on a parcel with a parcel width less than 13.0 metres
2.1 There is no maximum floor area for a Secondary Suite wholly located in a basement. Internal landings and stairways providing access to the basement may be located above grade.
3 The maximum floor area of a Secondary Suite may be relaxed by the Development Authority to a maximum of 10.0 per cent.
4 Except in the R-CG District, a Secondary Suite must have a private amenity space that:
a is located outdoors;
b has a minimum area of 7.5 square metres with no dimension less than 1.5 metres.
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Backyard Suite

352 1 For a Backyard Suite, the minimum building setback from a rear property line is:
a 1.5 metres for any portion of the building used as a Backyard Suite; and
b 0.6 metres for any portion of the building used as a private garage.
2 Unless otherwise specified in the district, for a Backyard Suite, the minimum building setback from a side property line is 1.2 metres for any portion of the building used as a Backyard Suite.
3 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (3.1) and (3.2), a minimum separation of 5.0 metres is required between the closest façade of the main residential building to the closest façade of a Backyard Suite.
3.1 The minimum façade separation in subsection (3) may be reduced to 1.5 metres where amenity space is provided at grade that:
a is adjacent to the main residential building and the Backyard Suite; and
b has no dimension less than 5.0 metres.
3.2 (a) Where portions of a Backyard Suite meet the requirements of subsection (b) these portions may project:
i into a setback area from a property line shared with a street or a lane to a minimum building setback of 0.6 metres from the shared property line; and
ii 0.6 metres into the minimum separation area required in subsection (3) or the amenity space required in subsection (3.1);
b Projections described in subsection (a) must:
i not exceed 40.0 per cent of the length of the façade on each storey for the total combined length of all projections;
ii each contain a window; and
iii each have a maximum length of 3.1 metres.
4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (4.1), the maximum building height for a Backyard Suite is 7.5 metres.
4.1 The maximum building height for a Backyard Suite is:
a 5.0 metres measured from grade at a side property line shared with a parcel designated with a low density residential district;
b 3.0 metres measured from grade at a rear property line shared with a parcel designated with a low density residential district; and
c increases at a 45 degree angle to a maximum of 7.5 metres at a proportional distance from the shared property line.
5 The maximum floor area of a Backyard Suite, excluding any area covered by stairways and internal landings not exceeding 2.5 square metres, is 75.0 square metres.
6 The maximum floor area of a Backyard Suite may be relaxed by the Development Authority to a maximum of 10.0 per cent.
7 Except in the R-CG District, a Backyard Suite must have a private amenity space that:
a is located outdoors; and
b has a minimum area of 7.5 square metres with no dimension less than 1.5 metres.
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8 A Backyard Suite may include a balcony where the balcony:
a projects from a façade that faces a property line shared with a lane or a street; or
b includes a privacy wall that screens the balcony from a property line shared with a parcel designated with low density residential district where:
i (i) the balcony is setback less than 4.0 metres from the shared property line; and
ii the privacy wall is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height and a maximum of 3.0 metres in height.
9 A balcony attached to a Backyard Suite may project into a required setback area from a property line shared with a street or a lane to a minimum setback of 0.6 metres from the property line.

Secondary Suite — Outdoor Private Amenity Space

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Accessory Suite — Density

354 1 There must not be more than one Backyard Suite located on a parcel, except in the R-CG and R-2M Districts where one Backyard Suite may be located on any bare land unit.
1.1 There must not be more than one Secondary Suite contained within a Dwelling Unit.
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3 A Secondary Suite or a Backyard Suite must not be separated from the main residential use on a parcel by the registration of a condominium or subdivision plan.
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Secondary Suite — Entry and Stairways

355 deleted

Secondary Suite — Building Height

356 deleted

Parcels Deemed Conforming

357 Where a parcel is legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw and the parcel width, parcel depth or the area of the parcel is less than the minimum required in a district the parcel is deemed to conform to the minimum requirement of this Bylaw provided that the use of the parcel is not being intensified.

Dwellings Deemed Conforming

358 1 Decks greater than 1.5 metres in height, landings, retaining walls and window wells that are legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw are deemed to conform with the requirements of this Bylaw.
2 When a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling has been constructed in accordance with this Bylaw, and is located in a Developed Area, the maximum building height, minimum building setback from a front property line and maximum building depth determined at the time of the development are the requirements until further development occurs on the parcel.
3 The building setback from the front property line for a Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling in the Developed Area is deemed to conform with the requirements of this Bylaw if:
a the Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw;
i a minimum of 6.0 metres for the R-C1L or R-C1Ls districts; or
ii a minimum of 3.0 metres for any other residential district; and
i has not been added to after the effective date of this Bylaw; or
ii has been added to after the effective date of this Bylaw and the addition complies with the requirements specified in this Bylaw for a building setback from the front property line.
4 The building height for a Duplex Dwelling,Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling in the Developed Area is deemed to conform with the requirements of this Bylaw providing:
a the Duplex Dwelling,Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw; and
b all subsequent additions and alterations conformed to the rules of this Bylaw.
5 A relaxation or variance of one or more rules applicable to an Accessory Residential Building, Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling granted by a development permit under a previous Land Use Bylaw is deemed to continue to be valid under this Bylaw.
6 The building depth and building height for a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling is deemed to conform with the requirements of this Bylaw if the building was legally existing or approved prior to the parcel being redesignated by Bylaw 21P2024.

Personal Sales

359 Personal sales may be conducted on a parcel a total of eight days in any calendar year.

Building Height

360 1 Unless otherwise referenced in (5), the building height of a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling and Single Detached Dwelling, must not exceed a height plane described in this section.
2 When the difference between the average building reference point at the front corners of the parcel and those at the rear of the parcel is greater than or equal to 1.0 metres, the building height must not be greater than a height plane that:
a begins at the highest average building reference point;
b extends vertically to the maximum building height plus 1.0 metre;
c extends horizontally towards the opposite end of the parcel to a point that is 5.5 metres closer than the point on the foundation which is furthest from the highest average building reference point; and
d extends downward at a 4:12 slope.
3 When the difference between the average building reference points at the front corners of the parcel and those at the rear of the parcel is less than 1.0 metres, the building height must not be greater than the height plane that:
a begins at the highest average building reference point;
b extends vertically to the maximum building height plus 1.0 metres; and
c extends horizontally towards the opposite end of the parcel.
4 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2) and (3):

Illustration 1:

Building Height Subsection 360(2))

Building Height Subsection 360(2))

Building Height Subsection 360 (3)

Building Height Subsection 360 (3)
5 The building height for an addition to a main residential building is measured from grade at any point adjacent to the addition when the addition is less than or equal to:
a 7.5 metres in height from grade where the existing building has a walkout basement; and
b 6.0 metres in height from grade where the existing building does not have a walkout basement.

Building Height on a Corner Parcel

361 1 In addition to the rules of sections 360 (2) and (3), for a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling, Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling and Single Detached Dwelling located on a corner parcel, the building height must not be greater than a height plane that intersects the horizontal portion of the height plane described in section 360 at a point that is 4.5 metres from the street side property line, and extends downward toward the street side property line at a 4:12 slope.
2 The following diagram illustrates the rules of subsection 361(1): 

Illustration 2:

Building Height on a Corner Parcel

Subsection 361(1)

Building Height on a Corner Parcel  Subsection 361(1)
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Approved Building Grade Plans

363 All building reference points must be in accordance with a building grade plan.

Gated Access

364 A gate must not be located across a private condominium roadway.

Exempt Additions

365 In order for the exemption in section 25(2)(a) to apply to an exterior alteration or addition to an existing Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:
a the existing building must:
i conform to the rules of this Bylaw; and
ii be legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw;
b the addition may be a maximum of:
i 40.0 square metres in floor area for any portion at a height less than or equal to:
A 7.5 metres measured from grade where the existing building has a walkout basement; or
B 6.0 metres measured from grade where the existing building does not have a walkout basement; and
ii 10.0 square metres in floor area for any portion not exceeding the highest point of the existing roof;
b.1 The additions allowed in Section 365(b)(i) and (ii) must not be located on the same storey.
b.2 the addition or exterior alteration to a building is not required to comply with the maximum building depth specified in the district where the minimum building setback from the rear property line is 7.5 metres or greater;
c the addition or exterior alteration may:
i reduce the existing building setback from a front property line a maximum of 1.5 metres, or 1.8 metres for a porch, provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a front property line specified in the district; and
ii reduce the existing building setback from rear property line a maximum of 4.6 metres provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a rear property line specified in the district; and
d the addition or exterior alteration must meet the rules:
i of section 347(1)(c) where there is a new window opening being created or where an existing window is being moved or enlarged; and
ii of section 347(2) where a new balcony is being constructed or an existing balcony is being altered.

Cottage Housing Cluster

365.1 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum separation distance between cottage buildings is 3.0 metres.
2 When a common amenity space — outdoors is located between two cottage buildings, the minimum separation distance between those buildings is 6.0 metres.
3 Within each Cottage Housing Cluster the maximum number of Dwelling Units is 25.
4 Each cottage building must be adjacent to the common open space.
5 The maximum gross floor area of any individual storey of a Dwelling Unit in a cottage building is 100.0 square metres.
a is provided outdoors; and
b has a minimum area of 12.0 square metres with no dimension less than 1.5 metres.
8 For Dwelling Units in a cottage building that are located on the floor closest to grade, a private amenity space must be provided in the form of a patio, porch or deck.
9 For Dwelling Units in a cottage building that are located entirely above a private garage, a private amenity space must be provided in the form of a patio, deck or balcony.
10 Common outdoor amenity space required for each Cottage Housing Cluster must be provided at grade, and
a have a minimum area of 15.0 square metres per Dwelling Unit;
b have no dimension less than 6.0 metres;
c must be centrally located in a single contiguous area;
e must include a sidewalk to the street;
f must not be used for vehicular access; and
g must not be located in any setback area.
11 Private amenity space is not to be included in the calculation to determine the required common amenity space in subsection (10).
12 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (13), for a parcel containing a Cottage Housing Cluster the provisions referenced in sections 334, 335, 336, 337 and 338 do not apply.
13 Eaves on a cottage building may project a maximum of 0.6 metres into any setback area.
14 One Accessory Residential Building less than 10.0 square metres, not including a private garage, may be provided for each cottage building.
15 For a parcel containing a Cottage Housing Cluster garbage and waste material must be stored, prior to collection, either:
a inside a building; or 
b in a garbage container enclosure approved by the Development Authority that:
i must not be located in an actual front setback area;
ii must not be located in an actual side setback area on the public street side of a corner parcel; and
iii unless specified in subsection (16) must not be located in any setback area.
16 A garbage container enclosure on a parcel containing a Cottage Housing Cluster may be located in a setback area provided that:
a the wall of the enclosure is constructed of maintenance free materials; and
b there is no overhang of eaves onto an adjacent parcel or lane.
17 Recycling facilities must be provided for a Cottage Housing Cluster.
19 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (20) access to motor vehicle parking stalls and private garages in a Cottage Housing Cluster must be from a lane.
20 For a Cottage Housing Cluster located on a laneless parcel access from a street to motor vehicle parking stalls and private garages may be provided via a single shared driveway.

Division 2: Residential – Contextual Large Parcel One Dwelling (R-C1L) (R-C1Ls) District

Purpose

366 1 The Residential — Contextual Large Parcel One Dwelling District is intended to accommodate existing residential development and contextually sensitive redevelopment in the form of Single Detached Dwellings in the Developed Area on large parcels.
2 Parcels designated R-C1Ls are intended to accommodate a Secondary Suite as a permitted use on the same parcel as a Single Detached Dwelling.

Permitted Uses

367 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Contextual Large Parcel One Dwelling District:
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e Park;
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Permitted and Discretionary Uses for Parcels Designated R-C1Ls

369 1 Parcels designated R-C1Ls have the same permitted uses referenced in section 367 with the additional permitted uses of:
2 Parcels designated R-C1Ls have the same discretionary uses referenced in section 368 with the additional discretionary uses of:

Rules

370 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

371 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

372 The minimum parcel width is 24.0 metres.

Parcel Depth

373 The minimum parcel depth is 22.0 metres.

Parcel Area

374 The minimum area of a parcel is 1100.0 square metres.

Parcel Coverage

375 The maximum parcel coverage is 40.0 per cent of the area of a parcel, which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not provided in a private garage.
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Building Setback Areas

377 The minimum depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 378, 379 and 380.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

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4 For an addition or exterior alteration to a Single Detached Dwelling, which was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, the minimum building setback from a front property line is the lesser of:
a the contextual front setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 6.0 metres; or
b the existing building setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 6.0 metres.
5 For all other uses, the minimum building setback from a front property line is 6.0 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

379 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 2.4 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 2.4 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

380 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

381 1 For a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling and a Single Detached Dwelling, the maximum building height is the greater of:
a 8.6 metres; or
b the contextual height plus 1.5 metres, to a maximum of 10.0 metres.
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3 For all other uses, the maximum building height is 10.0 metres.
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Division 3: Residential – Contextual One Dwelling (R-C1) (R-C1s) District

Purpose

384 1 The Residential — Contextual One Dwelling District is intended to accommodate existing residential development and contextually sensitive redevelopment in the form of Single Detached Dwellings in the Developed Area .
2 Parcels designated R-C1s are intended to accommodate a Secondary Suite as a permitted use on the same parcel as a Single Detached Dwelling.

Discretionary Uses

386 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Residential — Contextual One Dwelling District:
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2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses if they are located in buildings used or previously used as Community Recreation Facility or School Authority — School in the Residential — Contextual One Dwelling District:
c Museum;
3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel in the Residential — Contextual One Dwelling District that has a building used or previously used as School Authority — School:
4 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel that has an existing building used as a Place of Worship — Large or Place of Worship — Medium provided any new development proposed does not result in the increase of any assembly area:

Permitted and Discretionary Uses for Parcels Designated R-C1s

387 1 Parcels designated R-C1s have the same permitted uses referenced in section 385 with the additional permitted uses of:
2 Parcels designated R-C1s have the same discretionary uses referenced in section 386 with the additional discretionary uses of:

Rules

388 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3;
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4; and
d the applicable rules for the Special Purpose — Community Service District for those uses referenced in sections 385(2) and 386(2) and (3).

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

389 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

390 The minimum parcel width is 12.0 metres.

Parcel Depth

391 The minimum parcel depth is 22.0 metres.

Parcel Area

392 The minimum area of a parcel is 330.0 square metres

Parcel Coverage

393 The maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel, which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not provided in a private garage.
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Building Setback Areas

395 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 396, 397 and 398.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

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4 For an addition or exterior alteration to a Single Detached Dwelling, which was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, the minimum building setback from a front property line is the lesser of:
a the contextual front setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres; or
b the existing building setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres.
5 For all other uses, the minimum building setback from a front property line is 3.0 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

397 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (4), for a corner parcel the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb, where there is no public sidewalk.
4 Where a corner parcel shares a side property line with a street and the parcel forms part of a plan of subdivision approved by the Calgary Planning Commission prior to March 31, 1980, the minimum building setback from that side property line is 1.2 metres.
5 The building setback required in 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
6 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a 2.4 metre private maintenance easement that provides for a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

398 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

399 1 For a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling and a Single Detached Dwelling, the maximum building height is the greater of:
a 8.6 metres; or
b the contextual height plus 1.5 metres, to a maximum of 10.0 metres.
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3 For all other uses, the maximum building height is 10.0 metres.
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Division 4: Residential – Contextual Narrow Parcel One Dwelling (R-C1N) District

Purpose

404 The Residential — Contextual Narrow Parcel One Dwelling District is intended to accommodate existing residential development and contextually sensitive redevelopment in the form of Single Detached Dwellings in the Developed Area on narrow or small parcels.

Permitted Uses

405 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Contextual Narrow Parcel One Dwelling District:
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e Park;
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Rules

407 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

408 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

409 1 The minimum parcel width is:
b 9.0 metres for a parcel containing a Backyard Suite or Secondary Suite, unless otherwise referenced in subsection (c); and
i it is located on a corner parcel or laned parcel; and
ii 3.0 or more motor vehicle parking stalls are provided on the parcel;
2 The maximum parcel width is 11.6 metres unless the parcel is:
b a parcel on the bulb of a cul-de-sac; or
c a parcel with a front property line shared with a street at a point where the street has a significant change in direction.

Parcel Depth

Parcel Area

411 The minimum parcel is 233.0 square metres.

Parcel Coverage

412 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), the maximum parcel coverage is 50.0 per cent of the area of a parcel where:
a the area of a parcel is equal to or less than 300.0 square metres; and
b the parcel width is less than 10.0 metres.
3 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsections (1) and (2) must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.
413 deleted

Building Setback Areas

414 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 415, 416 and 417.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

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4 For an addition or exterior alteration to a Single Detached Dwelling, which was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, the minimum building setback from a front property line is the lesser of:
a the contextual front setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres; or
b the existing building setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres.
5 For all other uses, the minimum building setback from a front property line is 3.0 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

416 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
4 The building setback required by subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b that provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
5 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a minimum 1.5 metre private maintenance easement that provides for:
i a 0.30 metre eave encroachment easement with the requirement that the eaves must not be closer than 0.90 metres to the eaves on a building on an adjacent parcel; and
ii a 0.60 metre footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.
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Building Setback from Rear Property Line

417 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

418 1 For a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling and a Single Detached Dwelling, the maximum building height is the greater of:
a 8.6 metres; or
b the contextual height plus 1.5 metres, to a maximum of 10.0 metres.
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3 For all other uses, thebuilding height is 10.0 metres.
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Motor Vehicle Parking Stalls

423 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is 2.0 stalls for a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling, where either is located on a parcel with a parcel width less than 9.0 metres.

Division 5: Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District

Purpose

424 The Residential — Contextual One / Two Dwelling District is intended to accommodate existing residential development and contextually sensitive redevelopment in the form of Duplex Dwellings, Semi-detached Dwellings, and Single Detached Dwellings in the Developed Area .

Discretionary Uses

426 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Residential — Contextual One / Two Dwelling District:
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2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses if they are located in buildings used or previously used as Community Recreation Facility or School Authority — School in the Residential — Contextual One / Two Dwelling District:
c Museum;
3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel in the Residential — Contextual One / Two Dwelling District that has a building used or previously used as School Authority — School:
4 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel that has an existing building used as a Place of Worship — Large or Place of Worship — Medium provided any new development proposed does not result in the increase of any assembly area:

Rules

427 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3;
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4; and
d the applicable rules for the Special Purpose — Community Service District for those uses referenced in sections 425(2) and 426(2) and (3).

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

428 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

429 The minimum parcel width is:
a.1 9.0 metres for a parcel containing a Backyard Suite or Secondary Suite in a Contextual Single Detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling, unless otherwise referenced in subsection (a.2);
i it is located on a corner parcel or laned parcel; and
ii 3.0 or more motor vehicle parking stalls are provided on the parcel.
b 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Duplex Dwelling; and
d 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum parcel width of 6.0 metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Parcel Depth

Parcel

431 The minimum area of a parcel is:
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d 400.0 square metres for a parcel containing a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum parcel area of 180.0 square metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Parcel Coverage

432 The maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel, which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not provided in a private garage.
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Building Setback Areas

434 The minimum depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 435, 436 and 437.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

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3 For an addition or exterior alteration to a Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling, or Single Detached Dwelling which was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw, the minimum building setback from a front property line is the lesser of:
a the contextual front setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres; or
b the existing building setback less 1.5 metres to a minimum of 3.0 metres.
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5 For all other uses, the minimum building setback from a front property line is 3.0 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

436 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel when no provision is made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a parcel containing a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or a Semi-detached Dwelling, there is no requirement for a building setback from the property line upon which the party wall is located.
4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), for a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
5 Where a corner parcel shares a side property line with a street and the parcel forms part of a plan of subdivision approved by the Calgary Planning Commission prior to March 31, 1980, the minimum building setback from that side property line is 1.2 metres.
6 The building setback from a side property line of 3.0 metres required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b that provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
7 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a 2.4 metre private maintenance easement that provides for a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

437 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

a 8.6 metres; or
b the contextual height plus 1.5 metres, to a maximum of 10.0 metres.
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3 For all other uses, the maximum building height is 10.0 metres.
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Motor Vehicle Parking Stalls

443 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) and (3), the minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is the requirement referenced in Part 4.
2 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for each Contextual Single Detached Dwelling, and Single Detached Dwelling is 2.0 stalls per Dwelling Unit where:
a the parcel width is less than 9.0 metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982; or
b the area of the parcel is less than 270.0 square metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982.
3 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for a Secondary Suite contained in a Contextual Semi-detached Dwelling or Semi-detached Dwelling is reduced to 0.0 stalls, where 2.0 motor vehicle parking stalls are provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Division 6: Residential – One Dwelling (R-1) (R-1s) District

Purpose

444 1 The Residential — One Dwelling District is intended to accommodate residential development in the form of Single Detached Dwellings in the Developing Area.
2 Parcels designated R-1s are intended to accommodate a Secondary Suite as a permitted use on the same parcel as a Single Detached Dwelling.

Permitted and Discretionary Uses for Parcels Designated R-1s

447 1 Parcels designated R-1s have the same permitted uses referenced in section 445 with the additional permitted uses of:
2 Parcels designated R-1s have the same discretionary uses referenced in section 446 with the additional discretionary uses of:

Rules

448 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

449 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

Parcel Depth

451 The minimum parcel depth is 22.0 metres.

Parcel Area

452 The minimum area of a parcel is 330.0 square metres.

Parcel Coverage

453 The maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel, which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not provided in a private garage.

Building Setback Areas

454 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required by sections 455, 456 and 457.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

455 The minimum building setback from a front property line is:
a 2.0 metres for a laned parcel; and

Building Setback from Side Property Line

456 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel, when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
4 The building setback required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
5 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, on both titles, a 2.4 metre private maintenance easement that provides for a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

457 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

458 1 The maximum building height is 11.0 metres where:
a the area of the parcel is less than 400.0 square metres; or
b the parcel width is less than 15.0 metres.
2 The maximum building height is 12.0 metres where:
a the area of the parcel is equal to or greater than 400.0 square metres; and
b the parcel width is equal to or greater than 15.0 metres.

Division 7: Residential – Narrow Parcel One Dwelling (R-1N) District

Purpose

459 The Residential — Narrow Parcel One Dwelling District is intended to accommodate residential development in the form of Single Detached Dwellings in the Developing Area on narrow or small parcels .

Permitted Uses

460 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Narrow Parcel One Dwelling District:
c Park;
g deleted

Rules

462 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

463 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcels is one.

Parcel Width

464 1 The minimum parcel width is:
b 9.0 metres for a parcel containing a Backyard Suite or Secondary Suite; and
i it is located on a corner parcel or laned parcel; and
ii 3.0 or more motor vehicle parking stalls are provided on the parcel.
2 The maximum parcel width is 11.6 metres unless the parcel is:
b a parcel on the bulb of a cul-de-sac; or
c a parcel with a front property line shared with a street at a point where the street has a significant change in direction.

Parcel Depth

Parcel Area

466 The minimum area of a parcel is 233.0 square metres.

Parcel Coverage

467 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3) and (4), the maximum parcel coverage is 50.0 per cent of the area of a parcel.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (3) and (4), the maximum parcel coverage is 60.0 per cent of the area of a parcel where:
a the area of a parcel is less than 300.0 square metres; and
b the parcel width is less than 8.7 metres.
3 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (4), the maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel where the parcel width is greater than 11.0 metres.
4 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsections (1), (2) and (3) must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.

Building Setback Areas

468 The minimum depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 469, 470 and 471.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

469 The minimum building setback from a front property line is:
a 2.0 metres for a laned parcel; and

Building Setback from Side Property Line

470 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel, when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
4 The building setback required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b that provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
5 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a minimum 1.5 metre private maintenance easement that provides for:
i a 0.30 metre eave encroachment easement with the requirement that the eaves must not be closer than 0.90 metres to the eaves on a building on an adjacent parcel; and
ii a 0.60 metre footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.
6 deleted

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

471 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

472 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the maximum building height is 10.0 metres.
2 The maximum building height is 11.0 metres where:
a the area of the parcel is equal to or greater than 400.0 square metres; and
b the parcel width is equal to or greater than 10.0 metres.

Motor Vehicle Parking Stalls

473 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is 2.0 stalls for a Single Detached Dwelling located on a parcel with a parcel width less than 9.0 metres.

Division 8: Residential – One / Two Dwelling (R-2) District

Purpose

474 The Residential — One / Two Dwelling District is intended to accommodate residential development in the form of Single Detached Dwellings, Semi-detached Dwellings and Duplex Dwellings in the Developing Area.

Rules

477 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

478 The maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.

Parcel Width

479 The minimum parcel width is:
a.1 9.0 metres for a parcel containing a Backyard Suite or Secondary Suite in a Single Detached Dwelling, unless otherwise referenced in subsection (a.2);
i it is located on a corner parcel or laned parcel; and
ii 3.0 or more motor vehicle parking stalls are provided on the parcel.
b 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Duplex Dwelling; and
d 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum parcel width of 6.0 metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Parcel Depth

Parcel Area

481 The minimum area of a parcel is:
d 400.0 square metres for a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum area of 180.0 square metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Parcel Coverage

482 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), the maximum parcel coverage for a Single Detached Dwelling is 45.0 per cent of the area of a parcel.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), the maximum parcel coverage for a Semi-detached Dwelling or Duplex Dwelling is 50.0 per cent of the area of a parcel.
3 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsections (1) and (2) must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.
4 For all other uses, the maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent.

Building Setback Areas

483 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 484, 485 and 486.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

484 The minimum building setback from a front property line is:
a 2.0 metres for a laned parcel; and

Building Setback from Side Property Line

485 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel, when no provision is made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling, there is no requirement for a building setback from the property line upon which the party wall is located.
4 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
5 The building setback required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel registers, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
6 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a 2.4 metre private maintenance easement that provides for a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

486 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.

Building Height

487 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the maximum building height is 10.0 metres for a Single Detached Dwelling.
a the area of the parcel is equal to or greater than 400.0 square metres; and
b the parcel width is equal to or greater than 10.0 metres.
4 The maximum building height for all other uses is 10.0 metres.

Motor Vehicle Parking Stalls

488 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) and (3), the minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is the requirement referenced in Part 4.
2 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for each Single Detached Dwelling is 2.0 stalls per Dwelling Unit where:
a the parcel width is less than 9.0 metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982; or
b the area of the parcel is less than 270.0 square metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982.
3 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for a Secondary Suite contained in a Semi-detached Dwelling is reduced to 0.0 stalls, where 2.0 motor vehicle parking stalls are provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Division 9: Residential – Low Density Multiple Dwelling (R-2M) District

Purpose

489 The Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District (R-2M) is intended to primarily accommodate comprehensively designed low density residential development in the form of Duplex Dwellings, Rowhouse Buildings, Semi-detached Dwellings, and Townhouses in the Developing Area.

Permitted Uses

490 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District:
c deleted
d Park;
h deleted
490.1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District where there is only one main residential building located on a parcel:

Discretionary Uses

491 1 Uses listed in Section 490.1 are discretionary uses in the Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District where there is more than one main residential building on a parcel:
2 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District:
d.1 deleted
i deleted
i.1 deleted
i.2 deleted
o Townhouse; and

Rules

492 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Density

493 The maximum density for a parcel designated Residential — Low Density Multiple Dwelling District is:
a 50 units per hectare for Rowhouse Buildings;
b 50 units per hectare for Townhouses when:
i all of the buildings containing units face a street ; and
ii each unit has a separate, direct exterior access facing a public road that is not a private condominium roadway;
c 38 units per hectare for Townhouses in all other cases.

Parcel Width

494 The minimum parcel width is:
b 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Duplex Dwelling;
c deleted
d 13.0 metres for a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum parcel width of 6.0 metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit; and
e 5.0 metres for an individual parcel containing a Dwelling Unit in a Rowhouse Building or Townhouse.

Parcel Depth

Parcel Area

496 The minimum parcel area is:
a 330.0 square metres for a parcel containing a Single Detached Dwelling
b 400.0 square metres for a parcel containing a Duplex Dwelling;
d 400.0 square metres for a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling, and if a parcel containing a Semi-detached Dwelling is subsequently subdivided, a minimum area of 180.0 square metres must be provided for each Dwelling Unit; and
e 160.0 square metres for a parcel containing an individualDwelling Unit in a Rowhouse Building or Townhouse.

Parcel Coverage

497 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the maximum parcel coverage is:
a 45.0 per cent of the area of the parcel for each Single Detached Dwelling;
b 50.0 per cent of the area of the parcel for each Semi-detached Dwelling and Duplex Dwelling; and
c 60.0 per cent of the area of the parcel for each Rowhouse Building or Townhouse.
2 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsection (1), must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.

Building Setback Areas

498 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 499, 500 and 501.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

499 The minimum building setback from a front property line is:
a 2.0 metres for a laned parcel; and

Building Setback from Side Property Line

500 1 For a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 For a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel, when no provision is made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.2 metres, provided there is no portion of a building, except for a projection allowed in 337(3), located within 3.0 metres of:
a the back of the public sidewalk; or
b the curb where there is no public sidewalk.
4 For a parcel with a Rowhouse Building, Semi-detached Dwelling, or Townhouse there is no requirement for a building setback from the property line on which a party wall is located that separates two or more Dwelling Units.
5 The building setback required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel registers, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b that provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
6 One building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel registers, against both titles, a 2.4 metre private maintenance easement that provides for a 0.60 metre eave and footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.

Building Height

502 The maximum building height is 11.0 metres.

Garbage

503 1 Where the development is a Townhouse, garbage and waste material must be stored, prior to collection, either:
a inside a building; or
b in a garbage container enclosure approved by the Development Authority.
2 A garbage container enclosure:
a must not be located in an actual front setback area;
b must not be located in an actual side setback area on the public street side of a corner parcel; and
c unless specified in subsection (3) must not be located in any setback area.
3 A garbage container enclosure may be located in a setback area provided that:
a the wall of the enclosure is constructed of maintenance free materials; and
b there is no overhang of eaves onto an adjacent parcel or lane.

Recycling Facilities

504 Recycling facilities must be provided for all developments containing Rowhouse Buildings and Townhouses.

Motor Vehicle Parking Stalls

505 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) and (3), the minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is the requirement referenced in Part 4.
2 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for each Single Detached Dwelling is 2.0 stalls per Dwelling Units where:
a the parcel width is less than 9.0 metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982; or
b the area of the parcel is less than 270.0 square metres and the parcel is part of a plan of subdivision approved after September 7, 1982.
3 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls for a Secondary Suite contained in a Semi-detached Dwelling is reduced to 0.0 stalls, where 2.0 motor vehicle parking stalls are provided for each Dwelling Unit.

Division 10: Residential – Manufactured Home (R-MH) District

Purpose

506 1 The Residential — Manufactured Home District is intended to accommodate existing and new residential development in the form of Manufactured Home Parks and Manufactured Homes in the Developed Area and the Developing Area.
2 Areas of land greater than 16.0 hectares and less than 8.0 hectares should not be designated Residential - Manufactured Home District for a Manufactured Home Park.

Permitted Uses

507 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Manufactured Home District:
d Park;
g deleted

Rules

509 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Density

510 The maximum density for a Manufactured Home located on a individual parcel is one unit per parcel.

Parcel Width

511 The minimum parcel width is 9.8 metres.

Parcel Frontage

512 The minimum frontage on an internal roadway is 9.0 metres.

Parcel Area

513 The minimum area of a parcel is 270.0 square metres.

Parcel Coverage

514 The maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent of the area of the parcel, which must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.

Building Setback Areas

515 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 516.

Building Setbacks from a Property Line

516 The minimum building setback for a Manufactured Home located on an individual parcel is:
b 1.2 metres from any side property line ; and

Projections into Setback Areas

517 The provisions referenced in sections 334, 335, 336, 337 and 338 do not apply to buildings in the Residential — Manufactured Home District.

Building Height

518 The maximum building height is 5.0 metres.

Outdoor Private Amenity Space

519 1 Each Manufactured Home must have a private amenity space located outdoors that:
a has a minimum area of 42.0 square metres with no dimension being less than 3.6 metres; and
b must be provided immediately contiguous to the main entrance of the Manufactured Home.
2 A private amenity space located outdoors must not be used for motor vehicle parking stalls or contain an Accessory Residential Building.

Manufactured Home Installation

520 A Manufactured Home, when located on an individual parcel or within a Manufactured Home Park:
a must be fixed to a permanent foundation or blocked and anchored on the parcel;
b must be skirted; and
c must have the hitch removed or skirted.

Accessory Residential Building

521 The minimum separation distance between the façades of an Accessory Residential Building and a Manufactured Home is 1.0 metres.

Manufactured Home Park

522 1 The minimum area of a parcel used for a Manufactured Home Park is 8.0 hectares and the maximum is 16.0 hectares.
a be located entirely within the bounds of a Manufactured Home site, as shown on an approved site plan;
b be on a site, that abuts an internal road, with a minimum width of 4.3 metres;
c be on a site which must have a private driveway that provides direct access to an internal road;
d be located on a clearly defined site marked by permanent flush stakes or markers;
e be addressed with a number;
f be located on a site with a minimum area of 240.0 square metres, with a minimum mean width of 9.0 metres; and
g be installed on a concrete or asphalt pad, which must be located:
i a minimum of 5.0 metres from any adjacent concrete or asphalt pad provided for another Manufactured Home;
ii a minimum of 3.0 metres from any property line;
iii a minimum of 3.0 metres from any internal road; and
iv a minimum of 15.0 metres from any concrete or asphalt pad provided for another Manufactured Home or another permanent building located on the opposite side of an internal roadway.
3 A Manufactured Home Park must be provided with street lighting.
4 In a Manufactured Home Park all buildings must have a minimum building setback of 3.0 metres from an internal road, street or a parcel that is not designated Residential - Manufactured Home District.
5 All areas of a Manufactured Home Park must be landscaped when not developed or occupied by buildings or other facilities, concrete or asphalt pads for Manufactured Homes, driveways, internal roads, parking areas or walkways.
6 A minimum of 10.0 per cent of the total area of a Manufactured Home Park must be provided for the recreational use of the residents.

Garbage

523 1 Where the development is a Manufactured Home Park, garbage and waste material must be stored, prior to collection, either:
a inside a building; or
b in a garbage container enclosure approved by the Development Authority.
2 A garbage container enclosure:
a must not be located in an actual front setback area;
b must not be located in an actual side setback area on the public street side of a corner parcel; and
c unless specified in subsection (3) must not be located in any setback area.
3 A garbage container enclosure may be located in a setback area provided that:
a the wall of the enclosure is constructed of maintenance free materials; and
b there is no overhang of eaves onto an adjacent parcel or lane.

Recycling Facilities

524 Recycling facilities must be provided for a Manufactured Home Park.

Division 11: Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) (R-CGex) District

Purpose

525 1 The Residential — Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District:
a accommodates existing residential development;
b accommodates a wide range of grade-oriented development;
c accommodates Secondary Suites and Backyard Suites with new and existing residential development;
d provides flexible parcel dimensions and building setbacks that facilitate integration of a diversity of grade-oriented housing over time; and
e accommodates site and building design that is adaptable to the functional requirements of evolving household needs.
2 The Residential — Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CGex) District has the same purpose as the Residential — Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District except that it does not accommodate Secondary Suites or Backyard Suites.

Discretionary Uses

527 1 deleted
2 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Residential — Grade-Oriented Infill District:
i deleted
s.1 Townhouse; and
3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses if they are located in buildings used or previously used as a Community Recreation Facility or School Authority – School:
c Museum;
4 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel that has a building used or previously used as School Authority – School:
5 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel that has an existing building used as a Place of Worship – Large or Place of Worship – Medium provided any new development proposed does not result in the increase of any assembly area:

Permitted and Discretionary Uses for Parcels Designated R-CGex

527.1 1 Parcels designated R-CGex have the same permitted uses referenced in section 526 with the exclusion of:
2 Parcels designated R-CGex have the same discretionary uses referenced in section 527 with the exclusion of:

Rules

528 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Density

529 The maximum density for parcels designated R-CG District is 75 units per hectare.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

530 deleted

Parcel Width

531 The minimum parcel width is 7.5 metres for a parcel containing a Duplex Dwelling.

Façade Width

532 The minimum width of a street facing façade of a unit is 4.2 metres.

At Grade Orientation of Units

533 1 All units must provide individual, separate, direct access to grade.
2 Units with an exterior wall facing a street must provide:
a an entrance that is visible from the street; and
b sidewalks that provide direct exterior access to the unit.

Parcel Coverage

534 1 deleted
a 45.0 per cent of the area of the parcels subject to a single development permit for a development with a density of less than 40 units per hectare;
b 50.0 per cent of the area of the parcels subject to a single development permit for a development with a density 40 units per hectare or greater and less than 50 units per hectare;
c 55.0 per cent of the area of the parcels subject to a single development permit for a development with a density of 50 units per hectare or greater and less than 60 units per hectare; or
d 60.0 per cent of the area of the parcels subject to a single development permit for a development with a density of 60 units per hectare or greater.
3 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsections (1) and (2), must be reduced by:
a 21.0 square metres where one motor vehicle parking stall is required on a parcel that is not located in a private garage; and
b 19.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage where more than one motor vehicle parking stall is required on a parcel.
4 For all other uses, the maximum parcel coverage is 45.0 per cent.

Building Depth and Separation

535 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3) the maximum building depth is 65.0 per cent of the parcel depth for a building containing a unit.
2 On a laned parcel, there is no maximum building depth for a main residential building wholly contained to the rear of 40.0 per cent parcel depth where:
a there is more than one main residential building on the parcel;
b 50.0 per cent or more of the units on the parcel are contained in main residential buildings located within the first 60.0 per cent of the parcel depth; and
c where the minimum separation distance of the main residential buildings on the front portion of the parcel and the main residential buildings contained on the rear portion of the parcel is 6.5 metres.
3 For a main residential building that is located on a corner parcel there is no maximum building depth where the minimum building setback from the side property line shared with another parcel is 3.0 metres for any portion of the building located between the rear property line and:
a 50.0 per cent parcel depth; or
b the building depth of the main residential building on the adjoining parcel;
whichever is closer to the rear property line.

Building Setback Areas

536 The minimum depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in sections 535537, 538, 539 and 540.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

537 The minimum building setback from a front property line is 3.0 metres.

Block Face Requirements

538 1 A minimum building setback of 1.2 metres is required from a side property line at least every 60.0 metres along the entire length of a block face.
2 Where subsection (1) applies, the side setback area must be clear of all air conditioning units, window wells and portions of a building measured from grade to a height of 2.4 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

539 1 Subject to subsections (3) through (9), the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 Subject to subsections (3) through (7), for a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel when no provision is made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 There is no requirement for a building setback from a property line upon which a party wall is located.
4 The minimum building setback from a side property line may be reduced to a zero setback where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a 1.2 metre private maintenance easement.
5 The minimum building setback from a side property line may be reduced to a zero setback where the main residential building on the adjoining parcel has a zero setback.
6 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 0.6 metres.
7 The building setback from a side property line of 3.0 metres required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced to zero metres where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel registers, against both titles, a private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b that provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
8 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (9), on a laned parcel the minimum building setback from a side property line for a private garage attached to a main residential building is 0.6 metres.
9 On a laned parcel, the minimum building setback for a private garage attached to a main residential building that does not share a side or rear property line with a street may be reduced to zero metres where the wall of the portion of the building that contains the private garage is constructed of maintenance-free materials and there is no overhang of eaves onto an adjacent parcel.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

540 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) the minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.
2 On a laned or corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a rear property line is 1.2 metres.

Fences

540.1 The height of a fence above grade at any point along a fence line must not exceed 1.2 metres for any portion of a fence extending between the foremost front façade of the immediately adjacent main residential building and the front property line.

Building Height

541 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3) and (4), the maximum building height is 11.0 metres measured from grade.
2 Where a building setback is required from a property line shared with another parcel designated with a low density residential district or, the M-CG or H-GO District, the maximum building height:
a is the greater of:
i the highest geodetic elevation of a main residential building on the adjoining parcel; or
ii 7.0 metres from grade;
measured at the shared property line; and
b increases at a 45 degree angle to a maximum of 11.0 metres measured from grade.
3 On a corner parcel, the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through a building at 9.5 metres above average grade must not be greater than 75.0 per cent of the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through the building between average grade and 8.6 metres.
4 Where not located on a corner parcel, the maximum building height is 8.6 metres for any portion of a main residential building located between the rear property line and 60.0 per cent parcel depth or the contextual building depth average, whichever is greater.
5 deleted

Landscaping Requirements

542 1 For developments of three units or more, landscaped areas must be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the Development Authority.
2 For developments of two units or less the General Landscaping Rules of Section 346.1 apply.
3 All areas of a parcel, except for those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, motor vehicle parking stalls, loading stalls, garbage facilities, or any purpose allowed by the Development Authority, must be a landscaped area.
4 All setback areas adjacent to a street, except for those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, must be a landscaped area.
5 Amenity space provided outdoors at grade must be included in the calculation of a landscaped area.
6 Any part of the parcel used for motor vehicle access, motor vehicle parking stalls, loading stalls and garbage or recycling facilities must not be included in the calculation of a landscaped area.
7 A minimum of 30.0 per cent of the landscaped area must be covered with soft surfaced landscaping.
8 All soft surfaced landscaped area must be irrigated by an underground irrigation system, unless otherwise provided by a low water irrigation system.
9 Mechanical systems or equipment that are located outside of a building must be screened.
10 The landscaped areas shown on the landscape plan approved by the Development Authority must be maintained on the parcel for so long as the development exists.

Landscape Plan Requirements

542.1 For developments of three units or more, a landscape plan for the entire development must be submitted as part of each development permit application where changes are proposed to buildings or the site plan, and must show at least the following:
a the existing and proposed site grading;
b the existing vegetation and indicate whether it is to be retained or removed;
c the layout of berms, open space systems, pedestrian circulation, retaining walls, screening, soft surfaced landscaped area and hard surfaced landscaped areas;
e the types, species, sizes and numbers of plant material and the types of hard surfaced landscaped areas;
f details of the irrigation system; and
g for landscaped areas with a building or other structure below, the following additional information must be provided:
i the location of underlying slabs and abutting walls;
ii cross-sections detailing the waterproofing membranes, protection board, insulation and drainage layer;
iii depths of the growing medium for each planting area;
iv the mature height and spread of all trees and shrubs; and
v the means of irrigating the planting areas.

Planting Requirements

542.2 1 Trees required by this section:
a may be provided though the planting of new trees or the preservation of existing trees; and
b where approved by the Development Authority, may be provided on a boulevard adjacent to the parcel.
2 A minimum of 1.0 tree and 3.0 shrubs must be provided for each 110.0 square meters of parcel area.
3 Shrubs must be a minimum height or spread of 0.6 metres at the time of planting.
4 The requirement for the provision of 1.0 tree is met where:
a a deciduous tree has a minimum calliper of 60 millimetres; or
b a coniferous tree has a minimum height of 2.0 metres.
5 The requirement for the provision of 2.0 trees is met where:
a a deciduous tree has a minimum calliper of 85 millimetres; or
b a coniferous tree has a minimum height of 4.0 metres.
6 The requirement for the provision of 3.0 trees is met where an existing deciduous tree with a calliper greater than 100 millimeters is preserved.
7 For landscaped areas with a building below, planting areas must have the following minimum soil depths:
a 1.2 metres for trees;
b 0.6 metres for shrubs; and
c 0.3 metres for all other planting areas.
8 The soil depths referenced in (7) must cover an area equal to the mature spread of the planting material.
9 All plant materials must be of a species capable of healthy growth in Calgary and must conform to the standards of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.
543 Amenity Space
1 For developments of three units or more, each unit and suite must have amenity space that is located outdoors and is labelled on the required landscape plan.
2 Amenity space may be provided as common amenity space, private amenity space or a combination of both.

Balconies

544 1 Where a balcony is located on the roof of the first or second storey of a main residential building and does not overhang any façade of the storey below, the balcony may have a maximum floor area that equals 50.0 per cent of the horizontal cross section of the storey below.
a may be located on a side façade of a building:
i where it forms part of the front façade and is not recessed back more than 4.5 metres from the front façade; or
ii where it is on the street side of a corner parcel;
b may be located on a rear façade of a building where:
i it does not form part of the side façade unless the side façade is on the street side of a corner parcel;
ii a privacy wall is provided where the balcony is facing a side property line shared with a contextually adjacent building; and
iii the privacy wall is a minimum of 2.0 metres in height and a maximum of 3.0 metres in height; and
c must not have a balcony on the rear façade with a height greater than 6.0 metres, when measured vertically at any point from grade to the platform of the balcony.
545 deleted

Motor Vehicle Parking Stall

546 1 The minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is calculated based on the sum of all units and suites at a rate of 1.0 stalls per unit or suite.
2 Notwithstanding subsection (1), the minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is calculated based on the sum of all units and suites at a rate of 0.5 stalls per unit or suite for the area listed in Table 2.1 below.
3 Notwithstanding subsection (1), and (2) the minimum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is calculated based on the sum of all units and suites at a rate of 0.5 stalls per unit or suite for development within 600.0 metres of an existing LRT platform or BRT bus stop.
Bylaw 546

Mobility Storage

546.1 1 The minimum number of mobility storage lockers is calculated based on the sum of all units and suites at a rate of 0.5 lockers per unit or suite where a unit or suite is not provided a motor vehicle parking stall located in a private garage.
2 Notwithstanding subsection (1), there is no requirement for mobility storage lockers for parcels with two or less Dwelling Units.

Bicycle Parking Stalls

546.2 1 The minimum number of bicycle parking stallsclass 1 is calculated based on the sum of all units and suites at a rate of 1.0 stall per unit or suite where a unit or suite is not provided a motor vehicle parking stall located in a private garage or mobility storage locker.
2 Notwithstanding subsection (1), there is no requirement for a bicycle parking stallclass 1 for parcels with two or less Dwelling Units.

Waste, Recycling and Organics

546.3 For developments of three or more units, garbage, recycling, and organics must be stored in a screened location approved by the Development Authority.

Division 12: Residential - Low Density Mixed Housing (R-G) (R-Gm) District

547 1 The Residential — Low Density Mixed Housing District:
a is intended to apply to low density neighbourhoods in master planned communities in suburban greenfield locations in the Developing Area;
b accommodates a wide range of low density residential development in the form of Cottage Housing Clusters, Duplex Dwellings, Rowhouse Buildings, Semi-detached Dwellings and Single Detached Dwellings to allow for the mixing of different housing forms and to encourage housing diversity and intensification of a neighbourhood over time;
c includes carriage house lots to facilitate alternative housing forms on laned parcels; and
d accommodates Secondary Suites and Backyard Suites.
2 Parcels designated R-Gm:
a accommodate low density attached dwelling developments in the form of Rowhouse Buildings, Semi-detached Dwellings, Duplex Dwellings and Cottage Housing Clusters in locations within master planned communities where attached residential forms are promoted;
b are not intended to accommodate Single Detached Dwellings except where subdivision results in remnant single lots, where carriage house lots are added or where Single Detached Dwellings are planned comprehensively with a majority of attached dwelling forms.

Permitted Uses

547.1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Residential — Low Density Mixed Housing District:
f Park;

Permitted and Discretionary Uses for Parcels Designated R-Gm

547.3 1 Parcels designated R-Gm have the same permitted uses referenced in section 547.1 with the exception of:
2 Parcels designated R-Gm have the same discretionary uses referenced in section 547.2 with the additional discretionary use of:

Rules

547.4 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Low Density Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 5, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Number of Main Residential Buildings on a Parcel

547.5 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) the maximum number of main residential buildings on a parcel is one.
2 Subsection (1) does not apply to a Cottage Housing Cluster.

Parcel Width

547.6 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3) the minimum parcel width is 6.0 metres per Dwelling Unit.
3 There is no minimum parcel width for a Cottage Housing Cluster or a carriage house lot.

Parcel Area

547.7 1 Except as otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the minimum area of a parcel is 150.0 square metres per Dwelling Unit.
2 The area of a carriage house lot is:
a a minimum 120.0 square meters per Dwelling Unit; and
b a maximum of 250.0 square metres per Dwelling Unit.
3 The minimum area of a parcel for a Cottage Housing Cluster is 90.0 square meters per Dwelling Unit.

Parcel Coverage

547.8 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum parcel coverage is 60.0 per cent of the area of the parcel.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), the maximum parcel coverage for a laned parcel is 70.0 per cent of the area of the parcel.
3 The maximum parcel coverage referenced in subsections (1) and (2), must be reduced by 21.0 square metres for each required motor vehicle parking stall that is not located in a private garage.

Building Setback Areas

547.9 The minimum depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setbacks required in sections 547.10, 547.11 and 547.12.

Building Setback from Front Property Line

547.10 The minimum building setback from a front property line is 1.0 metres.

Building Setback from Side Property Line

547.11 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (4), (5), (5.1) and (6), for a laned parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is 1.2 metres.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (3), (4), (5), (5.1) and (6), for a laneless parcel, the minimum building setback from any side property line is:
a 1.2 metres; or
b 3.0 metres on one side of the parcel, when no provision has been made for a private garage on the front or side of a building.
3 The building setback required in subsection 2(b) may be reduced where the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, an exclusive private access easement:
a where the width of the easement, in combination with the reduced building setback, must be at least 3.0 metres; and
b provides unrestricted vehicle access to the rear of the parcel.
4 For a corner parcel, the minimum building setback from a side property line shared with a street is 1.0 metre.
5 For a parcel containing a Single Detached Dwelling one building setback from a side property line may be reduced to zero metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, a minimum 1.5 metre private maintenance easement that provides for:
i a 0.30 metre eave encroachment easement with the requirement that the eaves must not be closer than 0.90 metres to the eaves on a building on an adjacent parcel; and
ii a 0.60 metre footing encroachment easement; and
b all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.
5.1 For a parcel containing a Single Detached Dwelling one building setback from a side property line may be reduced to 0.6 metres where:
a the owner of the parcel proposed for development and the owner of the adjacent parcel register, against both titles, private maintenance easements with a minimum combined width of 1.5 metres;
b eaves are setback a minimum of 0.45 metres from any property line; and
c all roof drainage from the building is discharged through eavestroughs and downspouts onto the parcel on which the building is located.
6 For a Backyard Suite, Rowhouse Building or Semi-detached Dwelling there is no requirement for a building setback from the property line on which a party wall is located that separates two or more Dwelling Units or Backyard Suites.

Building Setback from Rear Property Line

547.12 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3) or (4) the minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.
2 On a laneless parcel the minimum building setback from a rear property line is 5.0 metres where all the required motor vehicle parking stalls are provided in a private garage.
3 The minimum building setback from a rear property line shared with a carriage house lot is 1.2 meters where all the required motor vehicle parking stalls are provided in a private garage.
4 On a laned parcel the minimum building setback from a rear property line shared with a lane is 0.6 metres where all the required motor vehicle parking stalls:
a are provided in a private garage; and
b have direct, individual access to the lane.
5 For a development subject to subsection (4) the provisions referenced in section 338 regarding projections into the rear setback area do not apply.
6 For a development subject to subsection (4) eaves may project 0.3 metres into the rear setback area.

Building Height

547.13 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the maximum building height is 12.0 metres.
2 The maximum height of a Backyard Suite on a laned parcel is 10.0 metres.

Outdoor Private Amenity Space

547.14 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) or (3), for a Duplex Dwelling, Rowhouse Building, Semi-detached Dwelling or a Single Detached Dwelling, each unit must have direct access to private amenity space that:
a is provided outdoors;
b is not used for vehicle access or as a motor vehicle parking stall;
c is not located in the building setback area between the front property line and a line parallel to the front property line measured at the closest building setback from the front property line;
d has a minimum total area of 22.0 square metres; and
e has no dimension of less than 3.0 metres.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (3), for a Duplex Dwelling, Rowhouse Building or a Semi-detached Dwelling located on parcel designated R-Gm, each unit must have direct access to private amenity space that:
a is provided outdoors;
b is not used for vehicle access or as a motor vehicle parking stall;
c is not located in the building setback area between the front property line and a line parallel to the front property line measured at the closest building setback from the front property line;
d has a minimum total area of 15.0 square metres; and
e has no dimension of less than 2.0 metres.
3 For a Semi-detached Dwelling or a Single Detached Dwelling located on carriage house lot, each unit must have direct access to private amenity space that:
a is provided outdoors;
b is not used for vehicle access or as a motor vehicle parking stall;
c has a minimum total area of 15.0 square metres; and
d has no dimension of less than 2.0 metres.

Balconies

547.15 The rules of subsections 340(1) and 340(2) regarding balcony size do not apply to a balcony located entirely on the roof of the first or second storey of the main residential building or a private garage attached to the main residential building.

Driveways

547.16 In addition to the rules regarding driveways in section 341 the combined width of all driveways accessing a street must not be wider than the parcel width less 3.0 metres.

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