The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007

Projections Into Setback Areas

549 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3) (4), (5), (6), and (7), a building or air conditioning units 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 section.

3 Portions of a building below the surface of the ground may extend without any limits into a setback area.

4 Wheelchair ramps may project without any limits into a setback area.

5 Eaves may project a maximum of 0.6 metres, and window wells may project a maximum of 0.8 metres, into any setback area.

40P2015

6 Landings not exceeding 2.5 square metres, ramps other than wheelchair ramps and unenclosed stairs may project into any setback area.

7 Signs may be located in any setback area, and where so located, must be in accordance with Part 3, Division 5.

General Landscaped Area Rules

550 1 Landscaped areas must be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved by the Development Authority.

2 A landscape plan for the entire development must be submitted as part of each development permit application where changes are proposed to the building or parcel, and must show at least the following:

a the existing and proposed topography;

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, slope of the land, soft surfaced landscaped area and hard surfaced landscaped areas;

d the types, species, sizes and numbers of plant material and the types of hard surfaced landscaped areas;

e details of the irrigation system; and

f for landscaped areas with the Enhanced Landscaping Option, the following additional information must be provided:

i Latin and common names for all plant materials;

ii a plan that shows both the planting material size at time of planting and at time of maturity;

iii elevation plans for all landscaped areas showing plant material maturity; and

iv a report submitted by the applicant indicating how the landscape plan achieves the following:

A variation of planting materials, hard surface materials and decorative structures;

B provision of year-round visual interest;

C emphasis of entranceways and pedestrian pathways;

D location of planting materials and activity areas according to sunlight exposure and microclimate conditions;

E separation between public and private spaces; and

F provision of spaces for different purposes, including activity, seating, screening and buffering;

g for landscaped areas with the Low Water Landscaping Option details of the low water irrigation system, including extent of water delivery; and

h for landscaped areas with a building 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.

3 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.

4 All landscaped areas, other than private amenity space, must be accessible to all residents of the development.

5 All soft surfaced landscaped area must be irrigated by an underground irrigation system, unless otherwise provided by a low water irrigation system.

6 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (7) and (8), 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.

7 All setback areas adjacent to a street or another parcel, except for those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, must be a landscaped area.

8 All setback areas adjacent to a lane, except for those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, motor vehicle parking stalls, loading stalls or garbage facilities must be a landscaped area.

9 Amenity space must be included in the calculation of a landscaped area where such amenity space:

a is provided outdoors at grade; and

b is a hard surfaced landscaped area or soft surfaced landscaped area.

Specific Rules for Landscaped Areas

551 1 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.

13P2008, 7P2011

2 Unless otherwise referenced in section 553, a minimum of 40.0 per cent of the area of a parcel must be a landscaped area.

13P2008, 10P2009

3 The maximum hard surfaced landscaped area is:

a 50.0 per cent of the required landscaped area for a parcel containing a street-oriented multi-residential building; and

b 40.0 per cent of the required landscaped area, in all other cases.

4 For a Multi-Residential Development — Minor, 30.0 per cent of the maximum allowable hard surfaced landscaped area may be concrete.

5 For landscaped areas above grade, a minimum of 30.0 per cent of the area must be covered with soft surfaced landscaping.

6 Where a landscaped area above grade is fragmented into isolated spaces, a minimum of 30.0 per cent of each space must be covered with soft surfaced landscaping.

Planting Requirements

552 1 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.

2 A minimum of 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs must be planted for every 45.0 square metres of landscaped area provided.

2.1 Landscaped areas may include Urban Agriculture.

33P2019

3 A minimum of 25.0 per cent of all trees provided must be coniferous.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in section 555, deciduous trees must have a minimum calliper of 50 millimetres and at least 50.0 per cent of the provided deciduous trees must have a minimum calliper of 75 millimetres at the time of planting.

5 Unless otherwise referenced in section 555, coniferous trees must have a minimum height of 2.0 metres and at least 50.0 per cent of the provided coniferous trees must be a minimum of 3.0 metres in height at the time of planting.

6 Shrubs must be a minimum height or spread of 0.6 metres at the time of planting.

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 Planting of new trees in an adjacent boulevard to the parcel approved by the Development Authority may be counted towards the planting requirements in this section.

46P2019

Landscaped Area Reductions — Multi-Residential Development

553 The minimum landscaped area of 40.0 per cent for Multi-Residential Development may be reduced by the three options as referenced in sections 554, 555 and 556 individually or in combination, to a total available reduction of 10.0 per cent of the area of a parcel.

Street-Oriented Multi-Residential Landscaping Option

44P2013

554 1 For the Street-Oriented Multi-Residential Landscaping Option, the required 40.0 per cent landscaped area may be reduced for a street-oriented multi-residential building by 2.0 square metres for every 1.0 metres of frontage along the property line shared with a street , not including motor vehicle access driveways, to a maximum of 4.0 per cent of the area of the parcel.

2 Subsection (1) does not apply to a street-oriented multi-residential building abutting a private condominium roadway.

Enhanced Landscaping Option

555 For the Enhanced Landscaping Option, the required 40.0 per cent landscaped area may be reduced by 3.0 per cent of the area of the parcel where:

a 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs are planted for every 25.0 square metres of landscaped area provided;

b deciduous trees have a minimum calliper of 65 millimetres and at least of 50.0 per cent of the provided deciduous trees must have a minimum calliper of 85 millimetres at the time of planting; and

c coniferous trees have a minimum height of 3.0 metres and at least 50.0 per cent of the provided coniferous trees must have a minimum height of 4.0 metres at the time of planting.

Low Water Landscaping Option

556 For the Low Water Landscaping Option, the required 40.0 per cent landscaped area may be reduced by 3.0 per cent of the area of the parcel where:

a a low water irrigation system is provided;

b the delivery of the irrigated water is confined to trees and shrubs;

c trees and shrubs with similar water requirements are grouped together;

d a maximum of 30.0 per cent of the required landscaped area is planted with sod and the remainder is covered with plantings, mulch or hard surfaces;

e a minimum of 30.0 per cent of required trees are selected from the list in Table 3: Low Water Trees; and

f a minimum of 30.0 per cent of required shrubs are selected from the list in Table 4: Low Water Shrubs.

Table 3: Low Water Trees

Table 4: Low Water Shrubs

Amenity Space

557 1 The provisions of this section do not apply to parcels designated Multi-Residential — At Grade Housing District.

2 A patio may be located in a setback area between a street oriented multi-residential building and a property line shared with a street.

3 Amenity space may be provided as common amenity space, private amenity space or a combination of both.

4 The required minimum amenity space is 5.0 square metres per unit.

5 When the private amenity space provided is 5.0 square metres or less per unit, that specific area will be included to satisfy the amenity space requirement.

6 When the private amenity space exceeds 5.0 square metres per unit, only 5.0 square metres per unit must be included to satisfy the amenity space requirement.

7 Where a patio is located within 4.0 metres of a lane or another parcel, it must be screened.

8 Private amenity space must:

a be in the form of a balcony, deck or patio; and

b have no minimum dimensions of less than 2.0 metres.

9 Common amenity space:

a may be provided as common amenity space — indoors and as common amenity space — outdoors;

b must be accessible from all the units;

c must have a contiguous area of not less than 50.0 square metres, with no dimension less than 6.0 metres;

d must not be located in a required setback area; and

e when provided as part of a Multi-Residential Development — Minor, must be located at grade.

10 Common amenity space — indoors must not be provided as part of the required amenity space for a Multi-Residential Development — Minor.

11 Common amenity space — indoors may only be provided to satisfy the amenity space requirement as part of a development with 100 or more units.

12 A maximum of 10.0 per cent of the required amenity space may be provided as common amenity space — indoors.

13 Common amenity space — outdoors:

a must provide a balcony, deck or patio and at least one of the following as permanent features:

i a barbeque; or

ii seating; and

b must be used in the calculation of the required landscaped area.

Motor Vehicle Parking Stall Requirements

56P2022

558 The minimum motor vehicle parking stall requirement is calculated:

a based on the sum for all Dwelling Units and suites where the rate is 0.625 stalls per Dwelling Unit or suite; and

b for each Live Work Unit is:

i 0.625 stalls per unit for resident parking; and

ii 0.5 visitor parking stalls.

Bicycle Parking Stall Requirements in Multi-Residential Development

559 The minimum number of bicycle parking stalls is calculated based on the sum for all units and suites where the rate is:

56P2022

a 1.0 bicycle parking stalls – class 1 per unit;

56P2022

b 1.0 bicycle parking stalls – class 1 per suite; and

56P2022

c 0.1 bicycle parking stalls – class 2 per unit for developments of 20 units or more, with a minimum of 2.0 stalls.

56P2022

Reduction for Transit Supportive Multi-Residential Development

560 The required number of motor vehicle parking stalls in section 558 is reduced by 25.0 per cent for a development on a parcel located within:

56P2022

a 600.0 metres of an existing or approved capital funded LRT platform

56P2022

b 400.0 metres of an existing or approved capital funded BRT station; or

47P2008, 56P2022

c 200.0 metres of primary transit service.

56P2022

Parking Maximums Close to LRT Stations

561 Where a building contains three or more units with shared entrance facilities in a Multi- Residential Development and Multi-Residential Development — Minor located on a parcel within 600.0 metres of an existing or approved Capital funded LRT platform, the maximum number of motor vehicle parking stalls is:

47P2008, 1P2009

a 1.5 stalls per Dwelling Unit for resident parking in Area 1 of the "Parking Areas Map", as illustrated on Map 7; and

b 1.25 stalls per Dwelling Unit for resident parking in Area 2 of the "Parking Areas Map", as illustrated on Map 7.

Map 7: Parking Areas Map

9P2012

Minimum Motor Vehicle Parking Stall Requirements for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

562 deleted

48P2020

Accessory Residential Buildings

563 1 An Accessory Residential Building:

a may have an amenity space in the form of a deck or a patio;

13P2008

b Unless specified in subsection (4) must not be located in a required setback area; and

41P2009

c must not be located between any building and a public street.

41P2009

2 The maximum gross floor area of an Accessory Residential Building is:

a 75.0 square metres, when approved for storage, garbage containers and recycling facilities; and

27P2011

b 100.0 square metres, when approved and used as a private garage.

3 The maximum height for an Accessory Residential Building, when approved as a private garage is:

a in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District:

i 4.6 metres, when measured from grade at any point adjacent to the building; and

ii 3.0 metres to any eaveline, when measured from the finished floor of the building; and

b in all other multi residential districts, 5.0 metres measured from grade.

4 Where the main residential building is a Multi-Residential Development, an Accessory Residential Building used to accommodate garbage and waste material, a private garage or both, the Accessory Residential Building may be located in a setback area from another parcel provided that:

41P2009

a 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

b 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 footing encroachment easement.

Objects Prohibited or Restricted

564 1 deleted

34P2022

2 deleted

34P2022

3 deleted

34P2022

4 A large vehicle must not remain on a parcel, except while engaged in loading or unloading.

5 A satellite dish antenna greater than 1.0 metre in diameter must not:

a be located in an actual front setback area or in an actual side setback area of a corner parcel;

b be located higher than 3.0 metres from grade; and

c 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.

7 deleted

43P2016

Driveway Length and Parking Areas

565 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 must:

a be a minimum of 6.0 metres in length, when measured along the intended direction of travel for vehicles from the back of the public sidewalk or curb; and

b be a minimum of 3.0 metres in width.

3 A driveway connecting to a lane must:

a be a minimum of 0.60 metres in length, when measured along the intended direction of travel for vehicles; and

b be located between the property line shared with a lane and the vehicular entrance of the private garage.

4 deleted

34P2022

5 In the Developed Area a driveway accessing a street must not be constructed, altered or replaced except where:

56P2022

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.

Garbage

566 1 Garbage containers and waste material must be stored, prior to collection, either:

44P2022

a inside a building; or

b in a garbage container enclosure approved by the Development Authority.

2 A garbage container enclosure:

41P2009

a must not be located between a building and a public street ; and

b unless specified in subsection (3) must not be located in a setback area.

3 Where the main residential building is a Multi-Residential Development a garbage container enclosure may be located in a setback area from another parcel provided that:

41P2009

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

567 Recycling facilities must be provided for every Multi-Residential Development.

Mechanical Screening

568 Mechanical systems or equipment located outside of a building shall be positioned, camouflaged or screened from view of a public space, or from view of a parcel designated as a residential district, located within 30.0 metres of the equipment, using a line of sight of 1.7 metres above grade.

27P2021

Visibility Setback

569 Within a corner visibility triangle, buildings, finished grade of a parcel and vegetation must not be located between 0.75 metres and 4.60 metres above the lowest elevation of the street .

13P2008

Retaining Walls

570 1 A retaining wall must be less than 1.2 metres in height when measured from lowest grade at any point adjacent to the retaining wall to the highest grade retained by the retaining wall:

16P2018

a in the case of a Multi-Residential Development — Minor; and

b for all other developments, within 3.0 metres of a property line.

2 A minimum horizontal separation of 1.0 metres must be maintained between retaining walls on a parcel:

a in the case of Multi-Residential Development — Minor; and

b for all other developments, within 3.0 metres of a property line.

Fences

571 The height of a fence above grade, at any point along a fence line, must not exceed:

a 1.2 metres for that portion of the fence extending beyond the foremost portion of all buildings on the parcel.

b 2.0 metres for that portion of the fence that does not extend beyond the foremost portion of all buildings on the parcel; and

68P2008

2.5 metres to the highest point of a gateway, provided that the gateway does not exceed 2.5 metres in length.

Solar Collectors

571.1 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:

a may project a maximum of 2.0 metres from the surface of the roof; and

b must be located at least 1.0 metres from the edge of the roof.

3 A solar collector mounted on a roof with a pitch of 4:12 or greater:

a may project a maximum of 1.3 metres from the surface of the roof; and

b must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.

4 A solar collector that is mounted on a wall:

67P2008

a must be located a minimum of 2.4 metres above grade; and

b may project a maximum of 0.6 metres from the surface of that wall.

Skateboard and Sports Ramps

43P2016

571.2 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.

16P2018

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 ramps 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 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.

11 Notwithstanding sections 550, 551, and 557, skateboard and sports ramps may be included in the calculation of landscaped area, hard surfaced landscaped area, soft surfaced landscaped area or common amenity space.

16P2018

Gated Access

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

Single Detached, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings and Backyard Suites

46P2009, 12P2010, 24P2014, 56P2022

573 Any of the following uses must comply with the rules of the R-CG District that apply to such development:

a Accessory Residential Building that is not combined with a Multi-Residential Development;

b Backyard Suite;

c Duplex Dwelling;

d deleted

56P2022

e Semi-detached Dwelling; or

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Parcel Access

574 All developments must comply with the Controlled Streets Bylaw.

Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

575 Where "commercial multi-residential uses" are referred to in this Part, they include only those commercial multi-residential uses that are specifically listed in the M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1 and M-X2 Districts.

Purpose

576 The Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District:

a is intended to apply to the Developed Area ;

b has Multi- Residential Development that will typically have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings;

c has Multi- Residential Development designed to provide some or all units with direct access to grade;

d provides for Multi- Residential Development in a variety of forms;

e has Multi- Residential Development of low height and low density;

f allows for varied building height and front setback areas in a manner that reflects the immediate context;

g is intended to be in close proximity or adjacent to low density residential development;

h provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

i provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

577 1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c deleted

46P2009

d Park;

e Protective and Emergency Service;

e.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

f Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

g deleted

4P2012

h Utilities.

2 The following uses are permitted uses on a parcel in the Multi- Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District that has a building used or previously used as a School Authority — School:

a School Authority — School; and

b School Authority Purpose — Minor.

Discretionary Uses

578 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

b.1 Backyard Suite;

24P2014

c Bed and Breakfast;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Custodial Care;

f Duplex Dwelling;

f.1 deleted

17P2009, 28P2021

g Home Occupation — Class 2;

h Live Work Unit;

i Multi-Residential Development;

j Place of Worship — Medium;

k Place of Worship — Small;

l Power Generation Facility — Small;

m Residential Care;

n deleted

33P2011

n.1 deleted

12P2010, 24P2014

n.2 deleted

12P2010, 24P2014

o Semi-detached Dwelling;

p Sign — Class B;

q Sign — Class C;

r Sign — Class D;

s Sign — Class E;

t Single Detached Dwelling;

u Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

u.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

v Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses if they are located in buildings used or previously used as School Authority — School in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District:

a Child Care Service;

17P2009

a.1 Library;

17P2009

b Museum;

c School — Private;

d School Authority Purpose — Major; and

e Service Organization.

3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Grade-Oriented District that has a building used or previously used as School Authority — School:

a Community Recreation Facility;

b Food Kiosk;

c Indoor Recreation Facility;

d Outdoor Recreation Area;

e Park Maintenance Facility — Large; and

f Park Maintenance Facility — Small.

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:

22P2016

a Place of Worship — Large; and

b Place of Worship — Medium.

Rules

579 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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 577(2) and 578(2) and (3).

Density

580 1 The maximum density for parcels designated M-CG District is 111 units per hectare.

2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-CG District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not exceed the maximum density referenced in subsection (1).

At Grade Orientation of Units

581 1 Units in a Multi-Residential Development, not including attached private garages, must occupy a minimum of 50.0 per cent of the area of the floor closest to grade.

2 A unit in a Multi-Residential Development that is located on the floor closest to grade must have:

13P2008

a an individual, separate, direct access to grade; and

b an entrance that is visible from the street that the unit faces.

Setback Area

582 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum contextual multi-residential building setback and building setback required by section 583.

Building Setbacks

583 1 Where the contextual multi-residential building setback is less than 3.0 metres and greater than zero metres, the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is equal to the contextual multi-residential building setback.

2 Where the contextual multi-residential building setback is 3.0 metres or greater, the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is the greater of:

a the contextual multi-residential building setback less 1.5 metres; or

b 3.0 metres.

3 Where the contextual multi-residential building setback is zero metres, the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

4 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

Landscaping

584 All of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height and Cross Section

585 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 12.0 metres.

2 The maximum building height on a parcel that shares a property line with another parcel that has no buildings or that has a building with a height greater than 6.0 metres above grade at that shared property line, and where the other parcel is designated with a low density residential district, M-CG or H-GO District:

13P2008, 56P2022

a is 8.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 12.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 4.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 The maximum building height on a parcel that shares a property line with a parcel that has a building with a height that does not exceed 6.0 metres above grade at that shared property line, and where the other parcel is designated with a low density residential district, M-CG or H-GO District:

13P2008, 56P2022

a is 6.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 12.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 6.0 metres from the shared property line.

4 The maximum area of a horizontal cross section through a building at 10.5 metres above average grade must not be greater than 40.0 per cent of the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through the building between average grade and 9.0 metres.

5 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2), (3) and (4):

Illustration 3: Building Height and Cross Section in the Multi-Residential Contextual Grade Oriented (M-CG) District

Purpose

586 The Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District:

a is intended to apply to the Developed Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will typically have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings and M-CG District;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has Multi-Residential Development of low height and medium density;

e allows for varied building height and front setback areas in a manner that reflects the immediate context;

f is intended to be in close proximity or adjacent to low density residential development;

g provides space for social interaction; and

h provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

587 1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

2 The following uses are permitted uses on a parcel in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District that has a building used or previously used as a School Authority — School:

a School Authority — School; and

b School Authority Purpose — Minor.

Discretionary Uses

588 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

b.1 Backyard Suite;

24P2014

c Bed and Breakfast;

d Child Care Service;

e Community Entrance Feature;

f Custodial Care;

g Duplex Dwelling;

g.1 deleted

17P2009, 28P2021

h Home Occupation — Class 2;

i Live Work Unit;

j Multi-Residential Development;

k Place of Worship — Medium;

l Place of Worship — Small;

m Power Generation Facility — Small;

n Residential Care;

n.1 deleted

34P2010, 33P2011

n.2 deleted

34P2010, 24P2014

n.3 deleted

34P2010, 24P2014

o Semi-detached Dwelling;

p Sign — Class B;

q Sign — Class C;

r Sign — Class D;

s Sign — Class E;

t Single Detached Dwelling;

u Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

u.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

v Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses if they are located in buildings used or previously used as School Authority — School in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District:

a Library;

b Museum;

c School — Private;

d School Authority Purpose — Major; and

e Service Organization.

3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Low Profile District that has a building used or previously used as School Authority — School:

a Community Recreation Facility;

b Food Kiosk;

c Indoor Recreation Facility;

d Outdoor Recreation Area;

e Park Maintenance Facility — Large; and

f Park Maintenance Facility — Small.

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:

22P2016

a Place of Worship — Large; and

b Place of Worship — Medium.

Rules

589 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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 587(2) and 588(2) and (3).

Density

590 1 The maximum density for parcels designated M-C1 District is 148 units per hectare.

2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-C1 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not exceed the maximum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Area

591 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum contextual multi-residential building setback and building setback required in section 592.

Building Setbacks

592 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is the greater of:

a the contextual multi-residential building setback; or

b 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is the contextual multi-residential building setback less 1.5 metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres, when the adjoining parcel is designated:

a C-N1, C-COR1, CC-X or CC-COR District; or

51P2008

b M-CG, M-C1, M-C2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, M-X2, CC-MH or CC-MHX District and contains four or more Dwelling Units.

51P2008

Landscaping

593 At least 90.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height and Cross Section

594 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 14.0 metres.

2 Where the parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated with a low density residential district, M-CG or H-GO District, the maximum building height:

56P2022

a is 9.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where the parcel shares a property line with a street, the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The maximum area of a horizontal cross section through a building at 12.0 metres above average grade must not be greater than 40.0 per cent of the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through the building between average grade and 10.0 metres.

5 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2), (3) and (4):

Illustration 4: Building Height and Cross Section in the Multi-Residential Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) District

Subsection 594(2)

Purpose

595 The Multi-Residential — Contextual Medium Profile District:

a is intended to apply to the Developed Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will typically have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings and the M-CG and M-C1 Districts;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has Multi-Residential Development of medium height and medium density;

e has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Unit size and number;

f allows for varied building height and front setback areas in a manner that reflects the immediate context;

g is in close proximity to, or adjacent to, low density residential development;

h is typically located at community nodes or transit and transportation corridors and nodes;

i provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

j provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

596 1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Medium Profile District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

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b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

2 The following uses are permitted uses on a parcel that has a building used or previously used as a Community Recreation Facility or School Authority — School:

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a Community Recreation Facility;

b School Authority — School; and

c School Authority Purpose — Minor.

Discretionary Uses

597 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Medium Profile District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

b.1 Backyard Suite

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c Bed and Breakfast;

d Child Care Service;

e Community Entrance Feature;

f Custodial Care;

g Duplex Dwelling;

g.1 deleted

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h Home Occupation — Class 2;

i Live Work Unit;

j Multi-Residential Development;

k Place of Worship — Medium;

l Place of Worship — Small ;

m Power Generation Facility — Small;

n Residential Care;

n.1 deleted

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n.1 deleted

34P2010, 24P2014

n.2 deleted

34P2010, 24P2014

o Semi-detached Dwelling;

p Sign — Class B;

q Sign — Class C;

r Sign — Class D;

s Sign — Class E;

t Single Detached Dwelling;

u Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

u.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

v Utility Building.

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 Multi-Residential — Contextual Medium Profile District:

53P2008

a Library;

b Museum;

c School — Private;

d School Authority Purpose — Major; and

e Service Organization.

3 The following uses are additional discretionary uses on a parcel in the Multi-Residential — Contextual Medium Profile District that has a building used or previously used as School Authority — School:

a Community Recreation Facility;

b Food Kiosk;

c Indoor Recreation Facility;

d Outdoor Recreation Area;

e Park Maintenance Facility — Large; and

f Park Maintenance Facility — Small.

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:

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a Place of Worship — Large; and

b Place of Worship — Medium.

Rules

598 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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 596(2) and 597(2) and (3).

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Floor Area Ratio

599 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 2.5.

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2 (2) The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-C2 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be less than 2.5.

Density

600 1 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-C2 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (2).

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2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-C2 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps is the number expressed in units per hectare.

Setback Area

601 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum contextual multi-residential building setback and building setback required in section 602.

Building Setbacks

602 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is the greater of:

a the contextual multi-residential building setback; or

b 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is a minimum of the contextual multi-residential building setback less 1.5 metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated:

a C-N1, C-COR1, CC-X or CC-COR District; or

51P2008

b M-CG, M-C1, M-C2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, M-X2, CC-MH or CC-MHX District and contains four or more Dwelling Units.

51P2008

Landscaping

603 At least 90.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height and Cross Section

604 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 16.0 metres.

2 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated with a low density residential district, M-CG or H-GO District, the maximum building height:

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a is 11.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street, the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The maximum area of a horizontal cross section through a building at 14.0 metres above average grade must not be greater than 40.0 per cent of the maximum area of a horizontal cross section through the building between average grade and 12.0 metres.

5 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2), (3) and (4):

Illustration 5: Building Height and Cross Section in the Multi-Residential Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2) District

Purpose

605 The Multi-Residential — At Grade Housing District:

a is intended to apply to the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will typically have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings;

c has Multi-Residential Development designed to provide all units with pedestrian direct access to grade;

d has Multi-Residential Development of low height and low density;

e is intended to be in close proximity or adjacent to low density residential development;

f requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

g provides for permitted use Multi-Residential Development on small parcels;

h provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

i provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

606 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — At Grade Housing District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Multi-Residential Development — Minor;

d Park;

e Protective and Emergency Service;

f Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

g deleted

4P2012

h Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

607 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — At Grade Housing District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

c Community Entrance Feature;

d Custodial Care;

e Home Occupation — Class 2;

f Live Work Unit;

g Multi-Residential Development;

h Place of Worship — Medium;

i Place of Worship — Small ;

j Power Generation Facility — Small;

k Residential Care;

l Sign — Class B;

m Sign — Class C;

n Sign — Class D;

o Sign — Class E;

p Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

p.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

q Utility Building.

Rules

608 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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

609 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-G District is 35 units per hectare.

2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-G District is 80 units per hectare.

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-G District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

9P2012

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1) or exceed the maximum density referenced in subsection (2).

Building Form

610 1 Buildings that contain a unit must contain at least three or more units.

2 Each unit must have a separate and direct pedestrian access to grade.

3 deleted

7P2011

Setback Area

611 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 612.

Building Setbacks

612 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres, when the adjoining parcel is designated as:

a C-N1 or C-COR1 District; or

b M-G, M-1, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, or M-X2 District.

Landscaping

613 All of the minimum required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

614 The maximum building height is 13.0 metres.

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Amenity Space

615 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (4), a balcony, deck , or patio must not be located in any setback area.

2 Each unit in a Multi-Residential Development and a Multi-Residential Development — Minor must have an amenity space:

a provided for the private use of the occupants of the unit;

b that has a minimum area of 7.5 square metres with no dimension less than 2.0 metres; and

c in the form of a balcony, deck , or patio.

3 Where a patio is located within 4.0 metres of a lane or another parcel, it must be screened.

4 A patio may be located between a street oriented multi-residential building and a property line shared with a street.

Purpose

616 The Multi-Residential — Low Profile District:

a is intended to apply to the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and more traffic generation than both low density residential dwellings and the M-G District;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has Multi-Residential Development of low height and medium density;

e is intended to be in close proximity or adjacent to low density residential development;

f requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

g provides for permitted use Multi-Residential Development on small parcels;

h provides private and common outdoor space for social interaction; and

i provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

617 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Low Profile District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Multi-Residential Development — Minor;

d Park;

e Protective and Emergency Service;

f Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

g deleted

4P2012

h Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

618 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Low Profile District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Custodial Care;

f Home Occupation — Class 2;

g Live Work Unit;

h Multi-Residential Development;

i Place of Worship — Medium;

j Place of Worship — Small;

k Power Generation Facility — Small;

l Residential Care;

m Sign — Class B;

n Sign — Class C;

o Sign — Class D;

p Sign — Class E;

q Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

q.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

r Utility Building.

Rules

619 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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

620 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-1 District is 50 units per hectare.

2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-1 District is 148 units per hectare.

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-1 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1) or exceed the maximum density referenced in subsection (2).

Setback Area

621 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 622.

Building Setbacks

622 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated:

a C-N1 or C-COR1 District; or

b M-G, M-1, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, or M-X2 District.

Landscaping

623 At least 90.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

624 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 14.0 metres.

2 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated with a low density residential district or M-G District, the maximum building height:

a is 9.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street , the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2) and (3):

Illustration 6: Building Height in the Multi-Residential Low Profile (M-1) District

Purpose

625 The Multi-Residential — Medium Profile District:

a is intended to apply to the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential districts and the M-G and M-1 Districts;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has Multi-Residential Development of medium height and medium density;

e has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Unit size and number;

f is intended to be in close proximity or adjacent to, low density residential development;

g is intended to be typically located at community nodes or transit and transportation corridors and nodes;

h requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

i provides for permitted use Multi-Residential Development on small parcels;

j provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

k provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

626 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Medium Profile District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

17P2009

c Multi-Residential Development — Minor;

d Park;

e Protective and Emergency Service;

f Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

g deleted

4P2012

h Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

627 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Medium Profile District:

a Addiction Treatment;

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Custodial Care;

f Home Occupation — Class 2;

g Live Work Unit;

h Multi-Residential Development;

i Place of Worship — Medium;

j Place of Worship — Small;

k Power Generation Facility — Small;

l Residential Care;

m Sign — Class B;

n Sign — Class C;

o Sign — Class D;

p Sign — Class E;

q Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

q.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

r Utility Building.

Rules

628 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, Division 1;

b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and

c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Floor Area Ratio

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629 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 3.0.

2 The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-2 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be less than 3.0.

Density

13P2008

630 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-2 District is 60 units per hectare.

2 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-2 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (3).

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-2 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Area

631 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 632.

Building Setbacks

632 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated:

a C-N1 or C-COR1 District; or

b M-G, M-1, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X1, or M-X2 District.

Landscaping

633 At least 90.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

634 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 16.0 metres.

2 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated with a low density residential district or M-G District, the maximum building height:

a is 11.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street , the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsection (2) and (3):

Illustration 7: Building Height in the Multi-Residential Medium Profile (M-2) District

Purpose

635 The Multi-Residential — High Density Low Rise District:

a is intended to provide for Multi-Residential Development in the Developed Area and the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will provide development with higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has tall Multi-Residential Development with high density;

e has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Unit size and number;

f is intended to be typically located at community nodes and transit and transportation corridors and nodes;

g requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

h includes a limited range of support commercial multi-residential uses, restricted in size and location within the building;

i provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

j provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

636 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential High Density Low Rise District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

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b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

34P2010

637 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — High Density Low Rise District:

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a Addiction Treatment;

a.1 Artist's Studio;

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b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Convenience Food Store;

f deleted

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g Custodial Care;

g.1 Health Care Service;

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h Home Occupation — Class 2;

i Information and Service Provider;

j Live Work Unit;

k Multi-Residential Development;

l Office;

m Outdoor Café;

n Place of Worship — Medium;

o Place of Worship — Small ;

p Power Generation Facility — Small;

q Print Centre;

r Residential Care;

s Restaurant: Food Service Only;

27P2021

s.1 Restaurant: Licensed;

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t Retail and Consumer Service;

u Service Organization;

v Sign — Class B;

w Sign — Class C;

x Sign — Class D;

y Sign — Class E;

z Specialty Food Store;

aa deleted

65P2023

bb Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

bb.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

cc Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses in the Multi Residential — High Density Low Rise District if they are located on a parcel in the developed area that is used or was previously used as Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

a Backyard Suite;

24P2014

a.1 Duplex Dwelling;

24P2014

b deleted

33P2011

c deleted

24P2014

d deleted

24P2014

e Semi-detached Dwelling; and

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Rules

638 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a (a) the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, Division 1;

b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and

c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Floor Area Ratio

7P2011

639 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 4.0.

2 The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-H1 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be less than 4.0.

Density

640 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-H1 District is 150 units per hectare.

13P2008

2 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-H1 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (3).

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-H1 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Area

641 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 642.

Building Setbacks

642 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 6.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is zero metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 3.0 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated as a:

a commercial district;

b industrial district;

c special purpose district; or

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d M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X2, CC-MH or CC-MHX District.

51P2008

Landscaping

643 At least 50.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

7P2011

644 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5), the maximum building height is 26.0 metres.

2 The maximum building height for parcels designated M-H1 is the number following the letter "h" indicated on the Land Use District Maps, expressed in metres, which must be less than 26.0 metres.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street or a parcel designated as a M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, or M-X2 District, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 4.0 metres of that shared property line.

4 Where a parcel shares a property line with a lane or a parcel designated as a low density residential district, H-GO, M-CG, M-C1, M-G, M-1, or M-X1 District, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 6.0 metres of that shared property line.

56P2022

5 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated as a commercial, industrial or special purpose district, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 1.2 metres of that shared property line.

Rules for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

645 1 Commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be located on the floor closest to grade of a main residential building;

7P2011

b be contained completely within the building with the exception of Outdoor Café uses;

16P2018

c not be located above any Dwelling Unit;

d not share an internal hallway with Dwelling Units; and

e have a separate exterior entrance from that of the Dwelling Units.

2 deleted

7P2011

3 The maximum use area for each commercial multi-residential use is 325.0 square metres.

27P2021

3.1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 150.0 square metres.

27P2021

4 Parking areas for commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be separated from residential parking areas;

b provide pedestrian access to the commercial multi-residential uses; and

c be located a minimum distance of 5.0 metres from a parcel designated as a low density residential district, in the case of a surface parking area.

Purpose

646 The Multi-Residential — High Density Medium Rise District:

a is intended to provide for Multi-Residential Development on selected parcels in the Developed Area and the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will provide intense development, with higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has taller Multi-Residential Development with higher density;

e has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Unit size and number;

f is located on strategic parcels, including landmark locations, transit and transportation corridors and nodes and employment concentrations;

g requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

h includes a limited range of support commercial multi-residential uses, restricted in size and location within the building;

i provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

j provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

647 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — High Density Medium Rise District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

34P2010

648 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — High Density Medium Rise District:

39P2010, 7P2011

a Addiction Treatment;

a.1 Artist's Studio;

42P2019

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Convenience Food Store;

f deleted

46P2021

g Custodial Care;

h Drinking Establishment — Small;

h.1 Health Care Service;

46P2021

i Home Occupation — Class 2;

j Information and Service Provider;

k Live Work Unit;

l Multi-Residential Development;

m Office;

n Outdoor Café;

o Place of Worship — Medium;

p Place of Worship — Small;

q Power Generation Facility — Small;

r Print Centre;

s Residential Care;

t Restaurant: Food Service Only;

27P2021

u Restaurant: Licensed;

27P2021

u.1 deleted

27P2021

v Retail and Consumer Service;

w Service Organization;

x Sign — Class B;

y Sign — Class C;

z Sign — Class D;

aa Sign — Class E;

bb Specialty Food Store;

cc deleted

65P2023

dd Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

dd.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

ee Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses in the Multi Residential — High Density Medium Rise District if they are located on a parcel in the developed area that is used or was previously used as Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

24P2014

a Backyard Suite;

24P2014

a.1 Duplex Dwelling;

33P2011

b deleted

24P2014

c deleted

24P2014

d deleted

e Semi-detached Dwelling; and

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Rules

649 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a (a) the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, Division 1;

b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and

c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

7P2011

Maximum Floor Area Ratio

650 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 5.0.

2 The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-H2 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be less than 5.0.

Density

13P2008

651 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-H2 District is 150 units per hectare.

2 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-H2 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (3).

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-H2 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Area

652 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 653.

Building Setbacks

653 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 6.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is zero metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 6.0 metres when that parcel is designated as a:

a low density residential district; or

b H-GO, M-CG, M-C1, M-G, M-1 or M-X1 District.

56P2022

5 Where a parcel shares a property line with another parcel, the minimum building setback is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated as a:

a commercial district;

b industrial district;

c special purpose district; or

d M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X2, CC-MH or CC-MHX District.

51P2008

Landscaping

654 At least 25.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

7P2011

655 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5), the maximum building height is 50.0 metres.

2 The maximum building height for parcels designated M-H2 is the number following the letter "h" indicated on the Land Use District Maps, expressed in metres, which must be less than 50.0 metres.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street or a parcel designated as a M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, or M-X2 District, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 4.0 metres of that shared property line.

4 Where a parcel shares a property line with a lane, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 6.0 metres of that shared property line.

5 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated as a commercial, industrial or special purpose district, the maximum building height referenced in subsection (1) or (2) is reduced to 10.0 metres measured from grade within 1.2 metres of that shared property line.

Rules for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

656 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), commercial multi-residential uses must:

7P2011

a be contained completely within the building with the exception of Outdoor Café uses;

16P2018

b be located on the floor closest to grade of a main residential building; and

c not share a hallway with Dwelling Units.

2 A Health Care Service, Information and Service Provider, Office or Service Organization may be located on the second storey of the main residential building provided they:

7P2011, 27P2021

a are contained completely within the building; and

b do not share a hallway with Dwelling Units.

3 The maximum use area for each commercial multi-residential use is 325.0 square metres.

27P2021

3.1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 150.0 square metres.

27P2021

4 Parking areas for commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be separated from residential parking areas; and

b be located a minimum distance of 5.0 metres from a parcel designated as a low density residential district in the case of a surface parking area.

Purpose

657 The Multi-Residential — High Density High Rise District:

a is intended to provide for Multi-Residential Development on selected strategic parcels in the Developed Area and the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will provide for the highest intensity development of all the multi residential districts, with higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d has the tallest Multi-Residential Development with the highest density;

e has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Unit size and number;

f is located on strategic parcels, including landmark locations, transit and transportation corridors and nodes and employment concentrations;

g requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

h provides the opportunity for a range of support commercial multi-residential uses, restricted in size with few restrictions on location within the building;

i provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

j provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

658 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential High Density High Rise District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

34P2010

659 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — High Density High Rise District:

34P2010, 7P2011

a Addiction Treatment;

a.1 Artist's Studio;

42P2019

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Convenience Food Store;

f deleted

46P2021

g Custodial Care;

h Drinking Establishment — Small;

h.1 Health Care Service;

46P2021

i Home Occupation — Class 2;

j Information and Service Provider;

k Live Work Unit;

l Multi-Residential Development;

m Office;

n Outdoor Café;

o Place of Worship — Medium;

p Place of Worship — Small ;

q Power Generation Facility — Small;

r Print Centre;

s Residential Care;

t Restaurant: Food Service Only;

27P2021

u Restaurant: Licensed;

27P2021

u.1 deleted

27P2021

v Retail and Consumer Service;

w Service Organization;

x Sign — Class B;

y Sign — Class C;

z Sign — Class D;

aa Sign — Class E;

bb Specialty Food Store;

cc deleted

65P2023

dd Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

dd.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

ee Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses in the Multi Residential — High Density High Rise District if they are located on a parcel in the developed area that is used or was previously used as Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

a Backyard Suite;

24P2014

a.1 Duplex Dwelling;

24P2014

b deleted

33P2011

c deleted

24P2014

d deleted

24P2014

e Semi-detached Dwelling; and

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Rules

660 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, Division 1;

b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and

c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Floor Area Ratio

661 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 11.0.

2 The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-H3 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be greater than 5.0 and less than 11.0.

Density

13P2008

662 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-H3 District is 300 units per hectare.

2 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-H3 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (3).

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-H3 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Area

663 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 664.

Building Setbacks

664 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 6.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is zero metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 6.0 metres.

5 Where a parcel shares a property line with another parcel, the minimum building setback is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated as a:

a commercial district;

b industrial district;

c special purpose district; or

9P2012

d M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, M-X2, CC-MH or CC-MHX District.

51P2008

Landscaping

665 At least 25.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

666 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the maximum building height for parcels designated M-H3 is the number following the letter "h" indicated on the Land Use District Maps, expressed in metres.

2 The maximum building height is 10.0 metres from grade:

a within 4.0 metres of a property line shared with a street or with a parcel designated as a M-C2, M-2, M-H1, M-H2, M-H3, or M-X2 District;

b within 6.0 metres of a property line shared with a lane; and

c within 1.2 metres of a property line shared with a parcel designated as a commercial, industrial or special purpose district.

Rules for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

667 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), commercial multi-residential uses must:

7P2011

a be contained completely within the building with the exception of Outdoor Café uses;

16P2018

b be located on the floor closest to grade of a main residential building; and

c not share a hallway with Dwelling Units.

2 A Health Care Service, Information and Service Provider, Office or Service Organization may be located on the second storey of the main residential building provided they:

7P2011, 27P2021

a are contained completely within the building; and

b do not share a hallway with Dwelling Units.

3 The maximum use area for each commercial multi-residential use is 325.0 square metres.

27P2021

3.1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 150.0 square metres.

27P2021

4 Parking areas for commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be separated from residential parking areas; and

b be located a minimum distance of 5.0 metres from a parcel designated as a low density residential district in the case of a surface parking area.

Purpose

668 The Multi-Residential — Low Profile Support Commercial District:

a is intended to provide for Multi-Residential Development with support commercial uses in the Developed Area and the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Developments that will typically provide higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings, and the M-G and M-CG Districts;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d includes a limited range of support commercial multi-residential uses, restricted in size and location within the building;

e has Multi-Residential Development of low height and medium density;

f is in close proximity to low density residential development;

g requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

h provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

i provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

669 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Low Profile Support Commercial District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

34P2010

670 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Low Profile Support Commercial District:

39P2010, 7P2011

a Addiction Treatment;

a.1 Artist's Studio;

42P2019

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Convenience Food Store;

f deleted

46P2021

g Custodial Care;

g.1 Health Care Service;

46P2021

h Home Occupation — Class 2;

i Information and Service Provider;

j Live Work Unit;

k Multi-Residential Development;

l Office;

m Outdoor Café;

n Place of Worship — Medium;

o Place of Worship — Small;

p Power Generation Facility — Small;

q Print Centre;

r Residential Care;

s Restaurant: Food Service Only;

27P2021

s.1 Restaurant: Licensed;

27P2021

t Retail and Consumer Service;

u Service Organization;

v Sign — Class B;

w Sign — Class C;

x Sign — Class D;

y Sign — Class E;

z Specialty Food Store;

aa deleted

65P2023

bb Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

bb.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

cc Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses in the Multi Residential — Low Profile Support Commercial District if they are located on a parcel in the developed area that is used or was previously used as Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

24P2014

a Backyard Suite;

24P2014

a.1 Duplex Dwelling;

33P2011

b deleted

24P2014

c deleted

24P2014

d deleted

e Semi-detached Dwelling; and

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Rules

671 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, 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

13P2008

672 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-X1 District is 50 units per hectare.

13P2008

2 The maximum density for parcels designated M-X1 District is 148 units per hectare.

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-X1 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1) or exceed the maximum density referenced in subsection (2).

Setback Area

673 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 674.

Building Setbacks

674 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated as a C-N1, C-COR1, CC-X or CC-COR District or a multi-residential district.

51P2008

Landscaping

675 At least 80.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

676 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 14.0 metres.

2 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated as a low density residential district or M-G District, the maximum building height:

a is 9.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 14.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2) and (3):

Illustration 8: Building Height in the Multi-Residential — Low Profile Support Commercial (M-X1) District

Rules for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

677 1 All Multi-Residential Development must have a minimum of 300.0 square metres to accommodate commercial multi-residential uses.

7P2011

2 Commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be located on the floor closest to grade of a main residential building;

7P2011

b be contained completely within the building with the exception of Outdoor Café uses;

16P2018

c not be located above any Dwelling Units;

d not share an internal hallway with Dwelling Unit; and

e have a separate exterior entrance from that of the Dwelling Units.

3 deleted

7P2011

4 The maximum use area for each commercial multi-residential use is 325.0 square metres.

27P2021

4.1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 150.0 square metres.

27P2021

5 Parking areas for commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be separated from residential parking areas;

b provide pedestrian access to the commercial multi-residential uses; and

c be located a minimum distance of 5.0 metres from a parcel designated as a low density residential district in the case of a surface parking area.

Purpose

678 The Multi-Residential — Medium Profile Support Commercial District:

a is intended to provide for Multi-Residential Development with support commercial uses on parcels in the Developed Area and the Developing Area;

b has Multi-Residential Development that will have higher numbers of Dwelling Units and traffic generation than low density residential dwellings and low profile multi-residential districts;

c provides for Multi-Residential Development in a variety of forms;

d includes a limited range of support commercial multi-residential uses, restricted in size and location within the building;

e has Multi-Residential Development of medium height and medium density;

f has Multi-Residential Development where intensity is measured by floor area ratio to provide flexibility in building form and Dwelling Units size and number;

g is typically located at community nodes or transit and transportation corridors and nodes;

h is in close proximity or adjacent to, low density residential development;

i requires that Multi-Residential Development achieves a minimum density;

j provides outdoor space for social interaction; and

k provides landscaping to complement the design of the development and to help screen and buffer elements of the development that may have impacts on residents or nearby parcels.

Permitted Uses

679 The following uses are permitted uses in the Multi-Residential — Medium Profile Support Commercial District:

a Accessory Residential Building;

a.1 Home Based Child Care — Class 1;

17P2009

b Home Occupation — Class 1;

c Park;

d Protective and Emergency Service;

d.1 Secondary Suite;

33P2011

e Sign — Class A; and

4P2012

f deleted

4P2012

g Utilities.

Discretionary Uses

34P2010

680 1 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Multi-Residential — Medium Profile Support Commercial District:

39P2010, 7P2011

a Addiction Treatment;

a.1 Artist's Studio;

42P2019

b Assisted Living;

c Child Care Service;

d Community Entrance Feature;

e Convenience Food Store;

f deleted

46P2021

g Custodial Care;

g.1 Health Care Service;

46P2021

h Home Occupation — Class 2;

i Information and Service Provider;

j Live Work Unit;

k Multi-Residential Development;

l Office;

m Outdoor Café;

n Place of Worship — Medium;

o Place of Worship — Small;

p Power Generation Facility — Small;

q Print Centre;

r Residential Care;

s Restaurant: Food Service Only;

27P2021

s.1 Restaurant: Licensed;

27P2021

t Retail and Consumer Service;

u Service Organization;

v Sign — Class B;

w Sign — Class C;

x Sign — Class D;

y Sign — Class E;

z Specialty Food Store;

aa deleted

65P2023

bb Temporary Residential Sales Centre;

33P2019

bb.1 Urban Agriculture; and

33P2019

cc Utility Building.

2 The following uses are additional discretionary uses in the Multi Residential — Medium Profile Support Commercial District if they are located on a parcel in the developed area that is used or was previously used as Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

a Backyard Suite;

24P2014

a.1 Duplex Dwelling;

24P2014

b deleted

33P2011

c deleted

24P2014

d deleted

24P2014

e Semi-detached Dwelling; and

f Single Detached Dwelling.

Rules

681 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:

a the General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts referenced in Part 6, Division 1;

b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and

c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Floor Area Ratio

7P2011

682 1 The maximum floor area ratio is 3.0.

2 The maximum floor area ratio for all buildings on parcels designated M-X2 District is the number following the letter "f" when indicated on the Land Use District Maps, which must be less than 3.0.

Density

683 1 The minimum density for parcels designated M-X2 District is 60 units per hectare.

13P2008

2 There is no maximum density for parcels designated M-X2 District, unless established as referenced in subsection (3).

3 The maximum density for parcels designated M-X2 District followed by the letter "d" and a number indicated on the Land Use District Maps:

a is the number expressed in units per hectare; and

b the number after the letter "d" must not be less than the minimum density referenced in subsection (1).

Setback Areas

684 The depth of all setback areas must be equal to the minimum building setback required in section 685.

Building Setbacks

685 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street is 3.0 metres.

2 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a street for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres.

3 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with a lane is 1.2 metres.

4 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (5), the minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel is 1.2 metres.

5 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with another parcel for a street-oriented multi-residential building is zero metres when the adjoining parcel is designated as a C-N1, C-COR1, CC-X or CC-COR District or any multi-residential district.

51P2008

Landscaping

686 At least 80.0 per cent of the required landscaped area must be provided at grade.

Building Height

687 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsections (2) and (3), the maximum building height is 16.0 metres.

2 Where a parcel shares a property line with a parcel designated as a low density residential district or M-G District, the maximum building height:

a is 11.0 metres measured from grade at the shared property line; and

b increases proportionately to a maximum of 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance of 5.0 metres from the shared property line.

3 Where a parcel shares a property line with a street, the maximum building height is:

a 10.0 metres measured from grade within 3.0 metres of that shared property line; and

b 16.0 metres measured from grade at a distance greater than 3.0 metres from that shared property line.

4 The following diagrams illustrate the rules of subsections (2) and (3):

Illustration 9: Building Height in Multi-Residential — Medium Profile Support Commercial (M-X2) District

Rules for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

688 1 All Multi-Residential Development must have a minimum of 300.0 square metres to accommodate commercial multi-residential uses.

7P2011

2 Commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be located on the floor closest to grade of a main residential building;

7P2011

b be contained completely within the building with the exception of Outdoor Café uses;

16P2018

c not be located above any Dwelling Unit;

d not share an internal hallway with Dwelling Units; and

e have a separate exterior entrance from that of the Dwelling Units.

3 deleted

7P2011

4 The maximum use area for each commercial multi-residential use is 325.0 square metres.

27P2021

4.1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 150.0 square metres.

27P2021

5 Parking areas for commercial multi-residential uses must:

a be separated from residential parking areas;

b provide pedestrian access to the commercial multi-residential uses; and

c be located a minimum distance of 5.0 metres from a parcel designated as a low density residential district in the case of a surface parking area.

The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007

PART 6: MULTI-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Division 1: General Rules for Multi-Residential Land Use Districts

Projections Into Setback Areas

General Landscaped Area Rules

Specific Rules for Landscaped Areas

Planting Requirements

Landscaped Area Reductions — Multi-Residential Development

Street-Oriented Multi-Residential Landscaping Option

Enhanced Landscaping Option

Low Water Landscaping Option

Amenity Space

Motor Vehicle Parking Stall Requirements

Bicycle Parking Stall Requirements in Multi-Residential Development

Reduction for Transit Supportive Multi-Residential Development

Parking Maximums Close to LRT Stations

Minimum Motor Vehicle Parking Stall Requirements for Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

Accessory Residential Buildings

Objects Prohibited or Restricted

Driveway Length and Parking Areas

Garbage

Recycling Facilities

Mechanical Screening

Visibility Setback

Retaining Walls

Fences

Solar Collectors

Skateboard and Sports Ramps

Gated Access

Single Detached, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings and Backyard Suites

Parcel Access

Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

Division 2: Multi-Residential – Contextual Grade-Oriented (M-CG) (M-CGd#) District

Purpose

Permitted Uses

Discretionary Uses

Rules

Density

At Grade Orientation of Units

Setback Area

Building Setbacks

Landscaping

Building Height and Cross Section

Division 3: Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) (M-C1d#) District

Purpose

Permitted Uses

Discretionary Uses

Rules

Density

Setback Area

Building Setbacks

Landscaping

Building Height and Cross Section

Division 4: Multi-Residential – Contextual Medium Profile (M-C2) (M-C2f#d#) District

Purpose

Permitted Uses

Discretionary Uses

Rules

Floor Area Ratio

Density

Setback Area

Building Setbacks

Landscaping

Building Height and Cross Section

Division 5: Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing (M-G) (M-Gd#) District

Purpose

Discretionary Uses

Rules

Density

Building Form

Setback Area

Building Setbacks

Landscaping

Building Height

Amenity Space

Division 6: Multi-Residential – Low Profile (M-1) (M-1d#) District

Purpose

Permitted Uses

Discretionary Uses

Rules