Land Use Bylaw 3357/2006 - Part 3 General Regulations Applicable to All Districts

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Part Three: General Regulations Applicable to All Districts

Part Three: General Regulations Applicable to All Districts ............................................ 1

3.1 Parking Spaces and Areas ................................................................................... 3

3.2 Parking Standards ............................................................................................... 6

3.2.1 Parking Layout for Commercial Developments ............................................... 7

3.2.2 Accessible Parking Design .................................................................................. 8

3.2.3 Parking and Landscaping Seperation ................................................................ 9

3.3 Sign Regulations ................................................................................................... 9

Definitions ........................................................................................................... 10

(2) Sign Regulations Procedure ................................................................................ 16

(3) Sign Permit and Requirements ............................................................................ 16

(4) Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit ..................................................................... 17

(5) Sign Owner's Responsibility ............................................................................... 21

(6) Deleted ................................................................................................................. 21

(7) Safety Provisions ................................................................................................. 21

(8) Illumination Provisions ....................................................................................... 22

(9) Projection Over City Property - Overhanging Sign ............................................ 23

(10) Insurance ............................................................................................................. 23

(11) License Fee .......................................................................................................... 23

(12) Permit Fee ............................................................................................................ 24

(13) Revocation of Sign Permit .................................................................................. 24

3.4 Sign Regulation by Type ................................................................................... 25

(1) A-board Signs ..................................................................................................... 25

(2) Subdivision Identification Signs ......................................................................... 25

(3) Awning Signs, Canopy Signs and Under Canopy Signs .................................... 26

(4) Billboards ............................................................................................................ 27

(5) Fascia Signs ........................................................................................................ 27

(6) Free Standing Signs ............................................................................................ 27

(7) Neighbourhood Identification Signs ................................................................... 32

(8) Painted Wall Signs .............................................................................................. 32

(9) Portable, Temporary, Inflatable Signs and Banners ........................................... 32

(10) Projecting Signs .................................................................................................. 37

(11) Wall Signs ........................................................................................................... 37

(12) Election Signs ..................................................................................................... 37

(13) Offensive Signage ............................................................................................... 38

(14) Dynamic Sign Regulations ................................................................................. 38

(15) Recreation Sponsorship Signage Regulations………………………………….39

3.5 Accessory Building Regulations ....................................................................... 40

3.6 Landscaping Regulations .................................................................................. 42

3.7 Loading Spaces ................................................................................................... 45

3.8 Deleted................................................................................................................. 45

3.9 Projection Over Yards....................................................................................... 46

3.10 Number of Buildings per Site ........................................................................... 46

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3.11 Restrictions on Corner Site Lines .................................................................... 46

Figure 2-Restrictions on Corner Sites .................................................................. 47

Figure 2B-Restrictions on Corner Sites ............................................................... 48

3.12

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3.13 Roof Drainage .................................................................................................... 49

3.14 Similar Use Permit ............................................................................................. 49

3.15 Building Heights ................................................................................................. 49

3.16 Deleted................................................................................................................. 49

3.17 Satellite Dish Antennas ...................................................................................... 49

3.18 Utility Regulation Stations ................................................................................ 50

3.19 Electrical Overhead Wiring Separation Distance........................................... 50

3.20 Fence Regulations .............................................................................................. 50

3.21 Cremation Regulations ...................................................................................... 52

3.22 Public Property Regulations ............................................................................. 52

3.23 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards ...................................................... 52

3.24 Deleted ................................................................................................................ 53

3.25 Community Gardens ......................................................................................... 54

3.26 Temporary Buildings ........................................................................................ 54

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3.1 Parking Spaces and Areas

(1)

Except in the C1 (City Centre District) an owner or occupant of land must provide for

not less than the number of on-site parking spaces for the applicable land use(s) as

specified Table 3.1 below, notwithstanding the provisions of Parts 4-8. In calculating the

parking space requirement, a fractional number will be taken to the next higher number.”

Table 3.1 Parking Requirements

USES

PARKING SPACES

Places of Worship

1.0 per 6.0 persons, based on maximum occupancy

of the primary congregation/sanctuary area

Auditorium, Arena

1.0 per 10.0 seats

Health Care (excluding Hospitals)

2.5 per 93.0 m

Hospitals, Temporary Care Facility

1.0 per 93.0 m

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL

USES

PARKING SPACES

Adult Mini-Theater

1.0 per 3.0 seats with a minimum of 1.0 space for

each individual viewing area containing 3.0 seating

spaces or less

Call Centre

8.0 stalls per 93.0 m

(gross floor area)

Commercial Recreation Facility:

Racquet Sports Facility

Gaming or Gambling Establishment

Bowling Alleys

All other uses

4.0 per court

1.0 space per 2.3 seats

5.0 per alley plus, 5.0 for staff

1.0 per 2.0 participants (at maximum capacity) plus

1.0 per 20.0 m

(gross floor area)

Commercial Entertainment Facility

1.0 per 5.0 seats

Commercial Service Facility, excluding

Funeral Homes

2.5 per 93.0 m

Drinking Establishment

1.0 per 4.0 seats

Funeral Homes

1.0 per 5.0 seats

Hotels, Motels and Hostels

1.0 per guest room

Live Work Unit

1 additional parking space per unit

Local Convenience Shopping Centres

5.1 per 93.0 m

(gross floor area)

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Table 3.1 Parking Requirements - continued

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL - Continued

USES

PARKING SPACES

Manufacturing and Industrial Plants,

Wholesale, Servicing and Repair

Establishments, Research,

Laboratories and Transportation,

Communication or Utility Facility

3.0 per 93.0 m

, but not less than 4.0 spaces per

tenant or establishment (The Development

Authority may vary this regulation to accommodate

more labour intensive uses)

Warehousing, Storage Buildings and

Yards

1.0 per 93.0 m

, but not less than 4.0 spaces per

tenant or establishment

Merchandise Sales and/or Rentals:

Sales/Rental Areas

Office Areas

Warehouse

Warehouse Sales

5.1 per 93.0 m

2.0 per 93.0 m

1.0 per 93 m

5.1 per 93 m

Offices

2.0 per 93.0 m

Regional Shopping Centres

4.4 per 93 m

(gross floor area)

District Shopping Centres

5.1 per 93 m

(gross floor area)

Repair Services

2.0 per 93.0 m

Restaurants

1.0 per 4.0 seats

Vehicle and Equipment Sales

2.0 per 93.0 m

Schools

Public or Private Elementary and

Junior High Schools

1.0 space for each classroom

Public or Private Senior High Schools

1.0 per 3.3 students, based on maximum occupancy

Colleges, Business or Commercial

or Technical Schools

1.0 per 10.0 seats, plus auditorium requirements

where applicable

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Table 3.1 Parking Requirements- continued

RESIDENTIAL

USES

PARKING SPACES

Carriage Home

1.0 per unit

Detached Dwelling, Semi-detached

Dwelling, Multi-attached Building

fronting onto a public roadway

2.0 per unit

Detached Dwelling, Semi-detached

Dwelling, Multi-attached Building

fronting onto a private roadway

2.0 per unit plus 1.0 space for every 5.0 units which

must be provided for guest parking

Multiple Family Building

1.0 per one bedroom unit; 1.5 per two bedroom unit;

2.0 per three bedroom unit plus 1.0 space for every

5.0 units which must be clearly identified as guest

parking

Lodging and Boarding Houses

1.0 per 2.0 persons being accommodated

Assisted Living Facility

0.4 per unit to provide for residents, visitors

and day duty staff, with a minimum of three

spaces.

Secondary suite with two or fewer

bedrooms

1.0 parking spaces

Secondary suite with more than two

bedrooms

2.0 parking spaces

(2) Notwithstanding section 3.1(1), all residential development in the C1 District shall meet

the residential parking standards as specified above.

(3) The parking requirement for any use not specified herein shall be as determined by the

Development Authority, having regard to similar uses for which parking requirements are

established.

(4) Where there are multiple uses of a site within a shopping centre, parking shall be

calculated on the basis of total shopping centre parking space requirement, rather than

calculating the parking requirements for each individual use.

(5) In all other cases where there are multiple uses of a site, the Development Authority shall

calculate the parking required for each individual use and the total shall be deemed to be

the required parking for the site.

(6) Where the applicant can demonstrate that there is a complementary or overlapping use of

the parking facilities which would warrant a reduction in the parking requirements, the

Development Authority may reduce the parking requirement

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3.2

Parking Standards

(1) The standards set out in Section 3.2 apply to the development of parking lots in all

districts.

(2) All parking areas must have access to individual parking spaces by means of

unobstructed driving aisles satisfactory to the Development Authority.

(3) A parking space must be located either:

a) On the same site as the building or use in respect of which it is required, or

b) With the approval of the Development Authority, on another site not more than

100.0m away (herein called “adjacent site”) from the building or use in respect of

which it is required.

(4) Where some or all of the required parking is to be provided on an adjacent site, the

Development Authority may require the owner of the land to provide such parking in

perpetuity and to secure such parking by way of restrictive covenant or other obligation

secured against the title to the adjacent site and enforceable by The City.

(5)

A minimum parking space in all districts shall be at least 2.7m in width and 5.5m in

depth/length.

(6) 3Parking areas required for multi-attached, multiple family and commercial buildings

shall be paved or finished to a hard surfaced standard satisfactory to the Development

Authority. This does not include gravel finished parking lots.

(7)

Driving aisles for perpendicular (90 degree) parking within new developments shall be

at least 7.0 m in width. The requirement shall not apply to redevelopment applications

for developments approved prior to September 11, 2006, in which case the driving aisle

shall be at least 6.0 m in width.

(8) On-site parking shall be constructed in the manner shown on the approved plan.

(9) Curbs, concrete bumper, fences and curb stops shall be provided to the satisfaction of the

Development Authority.

(10) The minimum parking stall width and parking aisle depth, minimum overall depth and

minimum driving aisle width in parking lot design shall meet the requirements of Table

3.2 below, calculated on the parking angle as shown:

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Table 3.2 Minimum Parking Lot Design Standards

Parking

Angle

Stall

Width

Parking Aisle

Depth

Overall

Depth

Driving

Aisle

0° 2.9 m 2.9 m 9.3 m 3.5 m

30° 2.7 m 5.0 m 13.5 m 3.5 m

45° 2.7 m 5.7 m 15.4 m 4.0 m

60° 2.7 m 6.0 m 17.5 m 5.5 m

90° 2.7 m 5.5 m 18.0 m 7.0 m”

3.2.1 Parking Layout for Commercial Developments

(1) The parking layout of all commercial developments shall be constructed to meet the

following standards to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.

(a) Parking aisles shall not be greater than 105.0 m in length.

(b) All parking aisles shall be provided with curbed islands at each end, measuring no

less than 1.0 m in width.

smaller cells by use of interior landscaping, drive lands, and pedestrian walkways.

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(d) Pedestrian walkways for parking lots containing more than 200 parking spaces

shall be a minimum of 1.2 m in width and shall be oriented, to ensure safe and

efficient pedestrian traffic flow. Such walkways shall be incorporated into any

adjoining neighbourhood trail system.

(e) All commercial developments shall provide for adequate stacking and queuing

lanes for vehicles to ensure that traffic will not unduly cause hazard or impede

traffic on public roads.

(f)

With the exception of the Riverlands Districts, the parking intended for each use

shall be located near the entrance of the Building containing that use.

(g) All parking stalls within new developments shall be at least 2.7 m in width.

Parking stalls within developments approved prior to September 11, 2006 shall be

at least 2.6 m in width.

3.2.2 Accessible Parking Design

(1) The intent of this subsection is to establish development standards for parking lots and

walkways within all commercial, public service and to some multiple family residential

developments is required to ensure accessibility by persons with mobility challenges (i.e.

wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, walking canes). The requirement of this subsection 3.2.2

apply to all development permit applications for:

(a) new and existing developments in commercial and public service districts; and

(b) new and existing multiple family building residential developments which have a

shared or common entrance:

(2) Concrete curb stops shall be provided for all parking spaces adjacent to all walkways

fronting commercial, public service and multiple family residential development

entrances. Such curb stops shall be set back a sufficient distance from the walkways to

prevent vehicles from projecting over the walkway.

(3) Walkways along the front, rear and side of commercial, public service and multiple

family residential structures shall be free of obstructions and architectural features that

would impede access and travel for persons with mobility challenges.

(4) Ramps shall be constructed on walkways along the front, rear or side of commercial,

public service and multiple family residential structures, wherever required so as to

ensure that such walkways are accessible to persons with mobility challenges.

(5) Walkways shall be provided:

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(a) from commercial and public service developments to any adjacent transit

stops and public sidewalks;

(b) from a multiple family development to the nearest public sidewalk; and

(6) An application for a development permit for a development in a commercial, public

service or multiple family residential district that is to provide for accessibility is subject

to the approval of the Development Authority, which may, in its discretion, impose

additional specific obligations similar to the foregoing in order to ensure that walkways

are accessible.

(7) The Development Authority may, in its discretion, waive any of the requirements of

Section 3.2.2:

(a) in the case of a minor redevelopment of an existing commercial, public service or

multiple family building, (such as an architectural modification, modified signage,

a change in elevations, the installation of a shed or seasonal garden centre, or the

construction of a new front entrance);

(b) where the redevelopment does not include an expansion of, or an amendment to,

an approved site plan; or

sidewalk is of sufficient width to accommodate both vehicle overhang and

accessibility by persons with mobility challenges.

3.2.3 Parking and Landscaping Separation

(1) Parking areas shall be physically separated from any landscaped areas either by the use

of curb stops or any other means satisfactory to the Development Authority.

3.3 Sign Regulations

No sign shall be erected, enlarged, changed or structurally altered except in conformity with this

bylaw and the sign regulations stated in sections 3.3 and 3.4.

The following definitions shall be used to define signs in this Land Use Bylaw:

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A-board means a self-supporting A-shaped

local advertising sign which is set upon the

ground and has no external supporting

structure.

A-board sign for illustrative purposes

Accessory Tenants means businesses,

which have leased land or buildings or

space within a building from the principal

business on a site;

Awning Sign means a non-illuminated

local advertising sign which is painted on

or affixed flat to the surface of an awning.

Awning sign for illustrative purposes

Billboard means a sign to which advertising

copy is pasted, glued, painted or otherwise

fastened to permit its periodic replacement

and includes poster panels and painted

structures. A billboard displays third-party

advertising.

Bill board sign for illustrative purposes

Canopy means a non-retractable, solid

projection which extends from the wall of a

building and includes a structure commonly

known as a theatre marquee, but does not

include normal architectural features such as

lintels, sills, mouldings, architraves, awnings

and pediments.

Canopy Sign means a local advertising sign

attached to or constructed in or on a face of a

canopy or marquee but does not include an

under canopy sign;

Canopy sign for illustrative purposes

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Construction Sign means a sign located

on a site where construction is planned

and which contains general information

about the intended construction.

Corner Lot for the sole purpose of

section 3.4 (9) means that portion of any

site abutting two streets.

Directional Sign means a sign which

indicates the distance and/or direction to a

place of business or other premises

indicated on the sign.

Dynamic Sign means a sign or portion of

a sign with features that move or appear to

move or change, whether the apparent

movement or change is in the display, the

sign structure itself, or any other

component of the sign. A Dynamic Sign

includes any display that incorporates a

technology or method allowing the image

on the sign face to change, such as

rotating panels, LED lights manipulated

through digital input, or “digital ink”. A

Dynamic Sign does not include a sign

whose message or image is changed by

physically removing and replacing the

sign or its components.

Election Sign means any sign used to

promote a candidate or party during a

municipal, school board, provincial or

federal election or any election held

pursuant to the Local Authorities Election

Act.

Electric Sign means a sign which utilizes

an electrical energy source.

Existing Billboard means a billboard that

has been approved prior to the adoption of

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Façade means the exterior wall of a building

exposed to public view or that wall viewed by

persons not within the building.

Fascia Sign means a local advertising

attached to, marked or inscribed on and

parallel to the face of a building wall but

does not include a billboard, a third- party

advertising sign or painted wall sign.

Fascia sign for illustrative purposes

Flashing Sign means a sign which contains

an intermittent or flashing light source.

Free Standing Sign means a local advertising

sign that is supported independently of a

building wall or structure but does not include a

temporary sign.

Free standing sign for illustrative purposes

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Frontage means the minimum straight

line distance between the intersection of

the side lot lines and the front lot lines.

Frontage for the sole purpose of section

3.4 (9) means that portion of any site

abutting the street.

Garage Sale Sign means a sign

advertising any general sale to the public

of personal property from a site in any

residential district.

Height of Sign means the vertical

distance measured from the highest point

of the sign or sign structure to grade.

Identification means a sign which

contains no advertising but is limited to

the name, address and number of a

building, institution or person.

Inflatable Sign means a sign or other

advertising device which is designed to be

inflated with air or a lighter-than-air gas

and to be anchored or affixed to a building

or to the ground.

Local Advertising Sign means a sign

which advertises the business on the

property where the sign is located.

Neighbourhood Identification Sign

means a sign which states the name of a

community area and may contain a logo,

symbol or map which is related to the

community name.

Neighbourhood identification sign for illustrative

purposes

Open House Sign means a sign advertising

an open house for residential property for

sale, and may include an A-board sign.

Owner means a person, or the authorized

agent of such person, in lawful possession or

control of a sign.

Painted Wall Sign means a sign which is

painted directly upon any outside surface or

other part of a building advertising products,

services, or activities which need not relate to

products, services, or activities provided for at

the property on which the sign is located and

also includes supergraphics.

Painted wall sign for illustrative purposes

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Portable Sign means any sign or

advertising device that can be carried or

transported from one site to another, which

does not rely on a building or a fixed

concrete foundation for its structural

support and includes sign commonly

known as mobile signs, temporary signs,

inflatable signs, or devices or banners,

whether tethered to a building or no,

vehicles placed in a location for

advertising purposes, but does not include

A-board or real estate sign or signage

permanently attached and forming part of

motor vehicles used in the day to day

conduct of a business.

Portable sign for illustrative purposes

Projecting Sign means a sign which

projects from a structure or a building face

and includes a sign in the shape of a

canopy but does not include a canopy sign

or an awning sign.

Projecting sign for illustrative purposes

Property Management Sign

means a sign that identifies the party

responsible for the management of the site

and any necessary sales, leasing or rental

information.

Public Service Announcements means an

announcement, for which no charge is made,

that promotes the programs, activities or

services of a federal, provincial, or municipal

governments, non-profit charitable

organizations, or another groups serving

community interests, including date, time, and

temperature information.

Raffle Home Sign means a Sign erected on a

Site by the owner or agent of the owner of the

Site, advertising the Site is a Raffle Home and

may include Sponsorship Recognition but not

include an Inflatable Sign.

Real Estate Sign means a sign erected on a

site by the owner or agent of the owner of the

site, advertising the site for sale or lease but

does not include an inflatable sign.

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Recreation Sponsorship Sign(s) means

outdoor signage, placed only on sports

field fencing and accessary buildings,

advertising the sport sponsor(s)

businesses, may identify the event and/or

team being sponsored and does not permit

any dynamic sign component or third

party advertising.

Roof Sign means a sign or logo which is

erected upon or above a roof or parapet of

a building but does not include an

inflatable sign.

Roof sign for illustrative purposes

Rotating Sign means a local advertising

sign or portion of a local advertising sign

which moves in a revolving manner, but

does not include a clock.

Show Home Sign means a Sign

erected on a Site by the owner or

agent of the owner of the Site,

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advertising the Site is a Show Home but does

not include an Inflatable Sign.

Sign includes any device used to identify or

advertise a place of business or a product,

whether words or numbers are used or not.

Sign Area means the entire surface area of a

sign on which advertising copy could be

placed and includes any frame or

embellishment which forms an integral part of

the display, but does not include landscaping

and in the case of a double-face or multi-face

sign, the average of the total area of all sign

faces.

Sign Permit means permission in writing

given by the Development Officer to erect or

place a sign in accordance with the land use

bylaw or any variance thereto.

Sign Structure means a structure designed to

support a sign and may consist of a single

pole or be a wall or an integral part of the

building.

Sponsor means a corporation or organization

that enters into an agreement to pay money to

a property owner in exchange for public

recognition of the sponsor’s contribution,

including the right to advertise the name of

the sponsor on signage on the property.

Sponsor Recognition means the recognition

of a corporation, person or other entity which

has donated money, goods or services to the

owner of the land on which the sign is located

or which has entered into an agreement to pay

money to the owner of the land in exchange

for public recognition of the contribution,

which recognition may consist of one or more

of the following: an expression of thanks, the

sponsor’s name, brand, logo, tagline, website

information or phone numbers.

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Subdivision means a neighbourhood of

approximately 160 acres.

Subdivision Identification Sign means a

sign containing general information about

a new subdivision such as the name of the

subdivision or the name of the developer.

Supergraphics means a graphic design

painted on a building, which does not

convey a defined advertising message or

logo and includes a mural.

Third-party Advertising means a sign

which refers to goods, activities or

services other than those produced, offered

for sale or free or obtainable at the

premises or on the site on which the sign is

displayed.

Under-Canopy Sign means a local

advertising sign which is suspended

beneath a canopy.

Wall Sign means a sign which is mounted

or fixed to or supported by a wall by any

means but does not include a fascia sign

and may display general advertising.

Wall sign for illustrative purposes

Window Sign means a local advertising

sign which is painted on, attached to or

installed inside a window for the purpose

of being viewed from outside the premises.

Window sign for illustrative purposes

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Reference to land use districts in this section means the respective land use district

established in the Land Use Bylaw.

(2) Sign Regulation Procedures

(a) Duties of the Development Officer pursuant to sign regulations,

(b) The Development Officer may by notice in writing:

i. direct the owner to correct the condition of any sign or remove

any sign within 30 days of receipt of the notice where, in the

opinion of the Development Officer, that condition or sign

constitutes a violation of this bylaw or any permit hereunder, has

become unsightly or is unsafe;

ii. order the owner to stop work on a sign if it is proceeding in

contravention of this bylaw;

iii. order the owner to stop work on a sign if a permit has not been

issued.

(3) Sign Permit and Requirements

(a) Except as provided in section 3.3(4), no person shall place, replace, erect

or use any sign without first obtaining a sign permit.

(b) A person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of sections 3.3

and 3.4 shall be guilty of an offence and subject to the penalties set out

therein.

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(d) The sign permit shall bear the date on which it is issued and if active work

is not commenced within the period of 12 months from the date of its

issuance, the sign permit shall expire and become invalid, unless the

Development Officer approves an extension of time which must be

requested by the owner.

(e) Provided the sign is erected within 12 months of the date of issue of the

permit, the permit shall continue in force from year to year.

(f) An application for a sign permit shall include the following:

i. the name and address of:

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(1) the sign company responsible for the sign; and

(2) the owner of the sign; and

(3) the registered owner of the land or premises upon which the

sign is to be erected.

ii. a site plan designating location and setback requirements;

iii. a plan showing the following construction details:

(1) the overall dimensions of the sign and the total sign area;

(2) the amount of projection from the face of the building,

where applicable;

(3) the amount of projection over City Property, where

applicable;

(4) the height of the top and the bottom of sign above City

streets, sidewalks, or the average ground level at the face of

the building or sign;

(5) the distance to aerial power lines from freestanding signs.

(g) Normal maintenance of a sign in accordance with an existing permit does

not require a new permit.

(h) Whenever the conditions of installation require unusual structural

provisions, the Development Officer, if he deems it necessary in the

interest of public safety, may require that a structural drawing be prepared

by and bear the seal of a professional engineer.

(i)

Upon application by the Owner the Development Authority may consider

a relaxation of only the size, dimension, area or distance separation for any

sign, and the Development Authority may, if it considers that the request

is reasonable, grant a relaxation for those items only.

(4) Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit

The following signs shall not require a sign permit but must comply with the

regulations of the Land Use Bylaw as amended, where applicable:

(a) signs, notices, placards or bulletins required or permitted to be

displayed:

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(i) under the provision of federal, provincial or municipal

legislation;

(ii) by or on behalf of the federal, provincial or municipal

government; or

(iii) on behalf of a department, a commission, a board, a

committee or an official of the federal, provincial or

municipal government.

(b) Advertising signs displayed in or on buses, bus shelters, bus stop

seats or on garbage or recycling bins located on streets under an

agreement with the City;

(d) Signs located inside a building, including permanent tenant

identification signs located inside an enclosed shopping mall;

(e) The name or address of a building when it is sculptured or formed

out of the fabric of the building face;

(f) Street numbers or letters displayed on a premises where together

the total copy area is less than 1.2 m

;

(g) A fascia sign which is attached to a residential dwelling unit or its

accessory buildings and states no more than the name of the

building or the name of the persons occupying the building or both,

provided that the total sign area does not exceed 0.28 m

;

(h) A fascia sign or a canopy sign which is attached to a building other

than a residential dwelling unit and states no more than:

(i) the name or address of the building;

(ii) the name of the person or institution occupying the

building; and

(iii) the activities carried on in the building including hours of

operations and rates charges, provided the total sign area

does not exceed 1.5 m

;

(i) A real estate property management sign on private property in a

residential district, provided that the total sign area does not exceed

1.0 m

;

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(j) A real estate or property management sign on private property in a

district other than a residential district provided that the total sign

area does not exceed 6.0 m

;

(k) Signs placed on a premises for the guidance, warning or restraint

of persons;

(l) Window signs, unless otherwise stated in this section;

(m)

A-Board signs located within the boundaries of Sites in the I1, I2,

C1, C1A, and the Riverlands Districts provide that:

(i) Such Signs do not display Third-party Advertising;

(ii) In the I1 and I2 Districts such Signs may not be placed on

any portion of a Site which abuts an arterial road; and

(iii) Provided these Signs meet the requirements in Section

3.4(1).

(n)

Election Signs only during the following time frames:

(i) between nomination day of an election year and the date of

the election, in the case of an election under the Local

Authorities Election Act;

(ii) between the date the election is officially called and the

date of the election, in the case of elections for Federal and

Provincial public office;

provided that the signs comply with section 3.4 (12).

(o)

Directional signs when located within the boundaries of a site

with an area less than 1.4m

(p) Construction signs provided they conform to the following

requirements:

(i) there shall not be more than a total of four construction

signs per site;

(ii) in residential subdivisions, the total area of all four

construction signs shall not exceed 6.4 m

; and

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(iii) in commercial and industrial subdivisions, the total area of

all four construction signs shall not exceed 25 m

(q) Garage sale signs provided that:

(i) there are no more than 3 signs per garage sale event;

(ii) the signs do not exceed a size of 1.4 m

; and

(iii) there are not more than 3 garage sale events per year from

any one dwelling unit.

(r) Show Home Signs and Raffle Home Signs provided each Site has

a limit of one Sign per Site and:

(i) Show Home Signs shall be no larger than 5.94 m

(ii) Raffle Home Signs shall be no larger than 11.96 m

Signs shall be contained within the Site Boundaries and shall be

removed when the Show Home or Raffle Home use has stopped or

its respective development permit has expired, whichever is earlier

shall apply.

(3.1) The following regulations apply to signs described in subsection 3.3(3):

(a) No individual construction sign in a residential area may exceed

3.2 m

in area.

(b) All construction signs must be located on private property.

to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.

(d) Construction signs may be erected within a period starting not

earlier than six months before the date of intended construction and

ending three months following the completion of construction, but

in no case shall a construction sign be erected for a maximum total

time period of 18 months.

(e) Garage Sale signs may be placed on boulevards adjacent to

residential districts where the sale is taking place for a 24 hour

period prior to the garage sale event and 24 hours following the

garage sale event.

(f)

Open House or Show Home signs may be placed on boulevards in

or adjacent to residential districts where the sale is taking place, for

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a period of up to two hours before and after the period of time

when the Open House or Show Home is open;

(5) Sign Owner’s Responsibility

(a) Neither the granting of a sign permit, nor the approval of the plans

nor any inspections made by the Development Officer shall in any

way relieve the Owner from full compliance with the Land Use

Bylaw or other applicable legislation.

(b)

The Owner of a sign shall permit any Designated Officer to enter

the Owner’s premises at any reasonable time for the purposes of

inspecting the sign or administering or enforcing this bylaw.

and safe state of repair and shall not allow or permit the sign to

become dilapidated or unsightly.

(d) Unless otherwise allowed in this section, no person shall attach

anything to an existing permitted sign unless a new permit is

issued for such addition.

(6) DELETED

(7) Safety Provisions

(a) No person shall:

(i) erect or maintain any sign that is in contravention of this or any

other City bylaw;

(ii) erect a sign or sign structure on any exterior stairway, fire escape,

fire tower or balcony serving as a horizontal exit; or

(iii) erect a sign so that any portion of the surface or supports will

interfere in any way with any of the following:

(1) any opening necessary for a standpipe, required light,

ventilation or exit from the premises;

(2) the free use of any window above the first storey; or

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(3) the free passage from one part of a roof to another part of

the same roof;

(b)

erect, construct or maintain a sign or a display structure so as to create a

hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic by blocking sight lines between

pedestrian and vehicular traffic or distracting a driver or pedestrian, as

determined by the Development Officer;

“STOP”, “LOOK”, and “DANGER” or any other word, phrase, symbol or

character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.

(8) Illumination Provisions

(a) No person shall place flashing signs at locations closer than 23.0 m to any

dwelling in a residential district.

(b)

No person shall place a Dynamic Sign, flashing signs, revolving beacons,

scrolling messages, stationary lights at locations which may, in the opinion

of the Development Officer, obscure or cause confusion with traffic lights

and traffic signs or in any way endanger progress of traffic through the

streets or lanes of the City.

an electric sign, unless it conforms with the Alberta Safety Codes Act and

regulations thereto.

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(9) Projection Over City Property – Overhanging Sign

(a) Except for an A-board sign for which a permit has been issued under this

bylaw or an election sign pursuant to section 3.4(12), no person shall erect

a sign upon or over City property (including rights of ways, easements and

utility lots), or within any setbacks required by the Land Use Bylaw

without:

i. the approval of the Development Officer; and

ii. entering into an encroachment agreement binding upon the owner

of the land or building to which the sign is attached, and containing

provisions to:

1. indemnify the City;

2. place and maintain insurance; and

3. charge the land with any costs incurred by the City.

(b) no person shall erect a sign so that any part of the sign or the sign structure

projects into or over a lane at a clearance less than 4.6 m above grade; and

iii. within a distance of 7.5 m from the intersection of the boundaries

of two streets, two lanes, or a street and a lane, no person shall

erect a sign in such a manner that:

1. a vertical line from the outer edge of the sign intersects the

sidewalk below at a point less than 1.5 m from the face of

curb;

2. any part of the sign is less than 0.9 m from any utility pole

or a pole supporting traffic signals or signs;

iv. no person shall place or construct a sign extending over a street or

lane where the street or lane is less than 10.0 m wide.

(10) Insurance

(a) The owner of any sign that overhangs City property, where a permit

has been issued, shall be responsible for maintaining in force an

insurance policy naming the City as an additional insured and shall

provide evidence of such insurance to the City on demand.

(11) License Fee

(a) Where a sign is permitted on City land, the owner shall pay to the City

an annual license fee in an amount as established by Council from time

to time.

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(12) Permit Fee

(a) The permit fee for a sign is determined by the Development Permit

Fee Bylaw.

(13) Revocation of Sign Permit

(a) The Development Officer may revoke any sign permit where:

i. a sign for which such permit was issued violates the conditions of

the permit or any of the provisions of this bylaw; or

ii. the owner is in breach of any of the provisions of this bylaw.

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3.4 Sign Regulation by Type

(1) A-board Signs

(a) A-board Signs shall:

(i) be of a painted finish, be neat and clean, and be maintained in such

condition; and

(ii) be of a size not exceeding 0.61 m wide by 0.92 m high and not less

than 0.30 m wide by 0.61 m high.

(b) A-board Signs placed on City property within a C1 or C1A District:

(i) may only be placed on the boulevard or sidewalk in front of the

business being advertised within 1.0 m of the face of the curb; and

(ii) shall be placed as close as practical to a parking meter, where

applicable.

sign to be erected in the boulevard of a collector or arterial road near a C3

District subject to the following conditions:

(i) the C3 site for which the permit is issued shall be 40.0 m or more

from a collector or arterial road;

(ii) the A-board sign is erected for or on behalf of one tenant in the C3

site;

(iii) not more than one A-board sign may be issued for the C3 site;

(iv) the arterial or collector road on which the site is located is the one

that provides the closest access to the C3 site;

(v) the sign may remain at its approved location only during the

business hours of the permit holder;

(vi) the sign permit shall expire two years from the date of its issue;

and

(vii) subject to compliance with the distance requirements of this bylaw,

the sign is to be placed as close as possible to the C3 site.

(2) Subdivision Identification Signs

(a) A Subdivision Identification Sign must meet the following requirements:

(i) it must be professionally designed and maintained;

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(b) The appearance and contents of the sign must be approved by the

Development Officer;

subdivision;

(d) It may not exceed 12.0 m

in area unless the sign is located more than

100.0 m from a roadway and is approved by the Development Officer;

(e) Not more than one sign for each entrance to the subdivision;

(f) It may be approved for a period of up to five years;

(g) The Development Officer may approve one-year renewals of the permit

for a Subdivision Identification Sign after the initial five-year term,

provided that the sign remains properly maintained, there are still lots

available for sale and the continued presence of the sign will not adversely

affect any municipal interests in the land on which the sign is erected.

(3) Awning Signs, Canopy Signs and Under Canopy Signs

(a) Awning signs shall not project from the building to a point greater than

where a perpendicular line from the front edge of the awning will intersect

the sidewalk 0.6 m from the face of curb.

(b) Canopy signs may be attached to the sides and front of the canopy, and

such signs may extend the entire length and width of the canopy.

shall not:

(i) extend beyond the sides or the front of such canopy; and

(ii) exceed a vertical dimension of 1.5 m.

(d) No person shall erect an awning sign, a canopy sign or an under canopy

sign unless such sign:

(i) is securely hung and anchored to the building to which it is

attached;

(ii) the structure to which it is attached is capable of resisting all

stresses resulting from dead weight, snow and wind loads;

(iii) is at clearance of not less than 2.8 m from the grade of the

sidewalk;

(iv) does not project more than 3.0 m from the face of the building or

structure to which it is attached.

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(e) Projecting signs installed over or above canopies shall not be supported by

the canopy.

(4) Billboard Signs

(a) A billboard sign shall not:

(i) be more than 3.10 m high, and not more than 6.10 m long;

(ii) have a maximum height above grade of more than 6.1 m;

(iii) have a maximum area exceeding 19.0 m

;

(iv) not be located closer than 3.0 m to any property line;

(v) not be erected, constructed, altered or used anywhere within The

City except as provided by this and other bylaws of The City.

(b) The land and the sites in and about where the billboards are permitted

shall be at all times maintained in a neat and clean manner, free from all

loose papers and rubbish. A second face may be required on the billboard

where the back of the billboard is visible to pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

of the Development Officer.

(5) Fascia Signs

(a) Fascia signs shall not be located above any portion of a street, or project

over public property unless there is a minimum clearance from grade of

2.5 m and a maximum projection of 0.4 m.

(i) a fascia sign shall not exceed 15 % of the visible area of the façade

of each wall of the building on which it is located;

(ii) a fascia may be illuminated.

(6) Freestanding Signs

(a) A freestanding sign may be allowed in a setback area as established in the

Land Use Bylaw and is subject to the condition that it be removed or

relocated at the owner’s expense upon 30 days written notice from The

City.

(b) In a PS (Public Service) site of less than 8.0 hectares freestanding signs

are subject to the following regulations:

(i) one freestanding sign shall be allowed per lot frontage for the

purpose of identifying the use or building on that lot;

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(ii) the sign shall be designed in a manner which is architecturally

compatible with the general character of the building and/or the

surrounding streetscape, as approved by the Development

Authority;

(iii) the maximum area of the freestanding sign shall not exceed 2.0 m

;

(iv) the maximum height of the freestanding sign shall not exceed 4.5

(v) free standing signs shall not identify any accessory tenants within

the principle building;

(vi)

the sign may be illuminated, but shall not have flashing or

intermittent lights or device or mechanism that creates the

impression of flashing or intermittent lights.

(vii) the bottom of the freestanding sign shall be at grade, except where

the sign is located in an entrance or exit and obstructs sight lines,

in which case section 3.4(6)(j) is to apply, unless varied by the

Development Authority;

(viii) at the discretion of the Development Authority, landscaping may

be required at the base of the sign.

subject to the following regulations:

(i) one sign may be allowed per lot frontage for the purpose of

identifying the said use or building;

(ii) the sign shall be designed in a manner which is architecturally

compatible with the general character of the building and/or the

surrounding streetscape, as approved by the Development

Authority;

(iii) the maximum sign area shall not exceed 8.0 m

for the first 15.0 m

of frontage plus 0.3 m

for each additional 10.0 m of frontage to a

maximum sign area of 9.2 m

;

(iv) the maximum height of a sign shall not exceed 9.0 m;

(v) up to 25% of the sign area may be allowed for the purpose of

identifying any accessory tenants within the principal building;

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(vi)

the sign may be illuminated, but shall not have flashing or

intermittent lights or device or mechanism that creates the

impression of flashing or intermittent lights.

(vii) the bottom of the freestanding sign shall be at grade, except where

the sign is located in an entrance or exit and obstructs sight lines,

in which case 3.4(6)(j) is to apply, unless varied by the

Development Authority;

(viii) at the discretion of the Development Authority, landscaping at the

base of the sign may be required.

(d) On Public Service (PS) sites greater than 17.0 hectares, a freestanding sign

with sponsor recognition is permitted for so long as the site remains

greater than 17.0 hectares in size and subject to the following regulations:

(i) one sign may be allowed per lot frontage for the purpose of

identifying the said use or building;

(ii) the sign shall be designed in a manner which is architecturally

compatible with the general character of the building and/or the

surrounding streetscape, as approved by the Development

Authority;

(iii) at the discretion of the Development Authority, a sign area greater

than 18.5m

;

(iv) the maximum height of a sign shall not exceed 9.0 m;

(v)

of the whole area of a sign, the entire area of the Dynamic Sign

portion may be used for the announcement of any activities or

events on the site on which the sign is located, for third party

advertising, accessory tenants within the principal building or for

the use of a Sponsor Recognition; provided that where Sponsor

Recognition is displayed, there must be displayed on the static

portion of the sign words to the following effect: “Proudly

Recognizing our Donors and Sponsors”

(vi)

in addition to subsection (v), 50% of the total area of the static

portion of a sign, may be used for identification of any accessory

tenants within the principal building, for the announcement of any

activities or events on the site on which the sign is located, for

third party advertising or for the use of sponsor recognition;

provided that where sponsor recognition is displayed, there must

be displayed on the static portion of the sign words to the

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following effect: “Proudly Recognizing our Donors and

Sponsors.”

(vii) the sign may be illuminated, but shall not have flashing or

intermittent lights or device or mechanism that creates the

impression of flashing or intermittent lights.

(viii) the bottom of the freestanding sign shall be at grade, except where

the sign is located in an entrance or exit and obstructs sight lines,

in which case section 3.4(6)(j) is to apply, unless varied by the

Development Authority;

(ix) at the discretion of the Development Authority, landscaping at the

base of the sign may be required.

(e) In a C2A (Regional Shopping Centre) District, freestanding signs are

subject to the following regulations:

(i) one sign up to a maximum area of 40.0 m

may be allowed per site

for the purpose of identifying the said centre and the tenants

collectively; or

(ii) for the purpose of identifying the said centre and the tenants

collectively, one sign not exceeding 25.0 m

in area may be

allowed per arterial road frontage;

(iii) provided that in either case the maximum height of sign shall be

9.0 m.

(f) In a C2B (District Shopping Centre) district, freestanding signs are subject

to the following regulations:

(i) only one sign may be allowed for the purpose of identifying the

said centre and the tenants collectively, except that an additional

auxiliary sign may be allowed for a gas bar which auxiliary sign

shall not exceed 2.0 m

;

(ii)

the maximum sign area shall be 12.0 m

;

(iii) the maximum height of a sign shall be 9.0 m for signs abutting an

arterial street and 7.5 m for signs abutting any other street, and

where signs are located at the corner of an arterial and any other

street, the lower maximum limit shall apply.

(g) A minimum separation distance of 50.0 m shall be maintained between

freestanding signs located on the same site.

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(i) Distance requirements between freestanding signs shall not apply

to entrance or exit signs used for the purpose of directing traffic,

providing:

(ii) those signs do not display any advertising message, excluding a

logo; and

(1) the sign area does not exceed 2.0 m

(iii)

In the C1, C1A, C4, and the Riverlands Districts there shall be a

maximum of two Signs per Site.

(iv) Notwithstanding section 3.4(6) (g) (iii) where the site is at the

corner of two or more arterial roads, one additional sign may be

allowed on the site.

(h) The maximum area of a freestanding sign:

(i) in the A1, P1 and R1 Districts is 2.0 m

;

(ii) in the C3 District is 5.0 m

;

(iii)

in the C1, C1A, I1, I2 and the Riverlands Districts is 12.0m

(iv) in the C4 and DC(2) Districts is 18.5 m

where the site is adjacent

to an arterial road; where there is a service road between the site

and the arterial road, a 25.0 m

free-standing sign may be allowed.

(i) The maximum height of a freestanding sign:

(i) in the A1, P1, R1 and C3 Districts is 4.5 m;

(ii)

in the C1, C2A, C2B, C1A, I1, I2, DC(2) and the Riverlands

Districts is 9.0m

(iii) in the C4 District is 12.0 m.

(j) The bottom of freestanding signs:

(i) in C3 Districts shall be a minimum of 2.8 m above grade; and

(ii)

in all other Districts where such signs are allowed, shall be a

minimum of 3.6 m above grade, unless a lesser distance is

approved by the Development Officer, and the space between the

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bottom of the sign and the grade shall be unobstructed, except for

such supports as the sign may require.

(7) Neighbourhood Identification Signs

(a) A neighbourhood identification sign may be erected by a developer at the

entrances to a subdivision, subject to the developer entering into a

Development Agreement to the satisfaction of Engineering Services and

dealing with the precise location, number, size, design and character of the

sign and making provision for the perpetual maintenance and care of the

sign.

(b) Neighborhood identification signs shall:

(i) be for neighbourhood identification purposes only;

(ii) display no advertising; and

(iii) be constructed of maintenance free material wherever possible.

(i) encroach upon a utility right-of-way; or

(ii) affect traffic safety.

(8) Painted Wall Signs

(a) A painted wall sign shall not exceed 3.1 m in height and 9.14 m in length.

(b) Only one sign per wall is permitted.

length of an exterior wall providing the design has been approved by the

Municipal Planning Commission.

(9) Portable, Temporary, Inflatable Signs and Banners

(a) Intent:

(i) portable signs are intended for temporary on site advertising

relating to the commercial activities of the landowner or tenants.

Third party advertising is not permitted on portable signs with the

exception only of promotions of not for profit organizations;

(ii) the portable sign owner or licensee, not The City will determine

which tenant(s) shall have the benefit of the portable sign; and

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(iii) a portable sign being used to advertise activities or events with the

exception of not for profit organizations may only be located on a

site where the event or activity is taking place.

(b) Districts in which Portable Signs are allowed:

(i) Subject to the provisions of this part, portable signs are a permitted

use in C1, C1A, C3, C4, I1, I2 and discretionary in all other

Districts except residential districts, in which they are neither

permitted nor discretionary.

(i) no portable sign is allowed on any site which contains an A-board;

(ii) the landowner or a lessee with the consent of the landowner of a

site for which a portable sign is proposed may apply for a portable

sign permit;

(iii) an application for portable sign permit must include a site plan

showing the proposed location of the portable sign, all dimensions

of the sign including height and face area of the sign, the design of

the sign including a photograph of same, the type of construction,

material and finish of the sign, the manner of stability and support

of the sign, the distance from curb lines, property lines and

driveway locations;

(iv) notwithstanding (iii) herein, a portable sign must be wholly located

on the property of the landowner who has been granted a permit;

(v) notwithstanding (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) above, no portable sign shall

be located closer than 100 linear metres to any other portable sign;

and

(vi) a portable sign may only be located at the specific location for

which a permit is granted.

(d) Portable Sign Standards:

(i) a portable sign shall be installed, serviced, removed, and accessed

from within the property on which the sign is located;

(ii) a portable sign shall not exceed 4.0m

per face, nor shall any such

sign exceed 3.0m in height from grade;

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(iii) no portable sign shall be illuminated or employ any flashing or

sequential lights or any mechanical or electronic device to produce

or simulate motion;

(iv) a portable sign shall not interfere with pedestrian and/or vehicular

traffic;

(v) notwithstanding (iv) above, no portable sign shall be located closer

than 1.5 m to a property line or within 3.0 m of any access/egress

to/from a property or within 10.0 m of any intersection;

(vi) a portable sign must be stabilized but shall not use unsightly or

potentially hazardous methods. The means by which stability is to

be provided shall be included as part of the permit application. An

inflatable sign may, however, use guy wires;

(vii) a portable sign shall be removed immediately on ceasing to be in

use; and

(viii) a portable sign in use shall at all times be maintained in good

condition and, specifically, shall contain lettering and signage

which is secure and complete. Any damaged or missing signage

must be repaired within 24 hours of knowledge of same coming to

the attention of the permit holder.

(e) Permit

Requirements

(i)

no portable sign shall be erected without a permit and if

applicable, a validating marker or ID tag from The City of Red

Deer Inspections and Licensing Manager;

(ii) an applicant for a portable sign permit shall provide all of the

information required by these provisions, and include such other

information as the Inspections and Licensing Manager may

reasonably require;

(iii) no portable sign may be placed other than at a location approved

by the Inspections and Licensing Manager and shown on a site

plan forming part of the permit application;

(iv) the maximum length of a permit is 60 days. The maximum

duration of display at one location for each portable sign shall be

60 days twice a year, provided, however, that no portable sign shall

remain at one location for more than 60 consecutive days at a time.

A site shall remain free of portable signs for a minimum of 60

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consecutive days before a further permit for such site can be

issued. No permit may be applied for more than 7 days in advance

of the date of placement;

(v) portable signs shall be removed on or before the date on which the

permit expires; and

(f) Short Term Seasonal Activity Portable Signs:

(i)

on application the Inspections and Licensing Manager may in

his/her sole discretion permit the placement of a portable sign for

short term seasonal activities but in any event for a period not

exceeding 30 days.

(g) Inflatable Signs:

(i) except as enumerated herein, all provisions applicable to portable

signs generally shall apply to inflatable signs;

(ii) an inflatable sign shall be tethered or anchored and shall be

touching the surface to which it is anchored;

(iii) an inflatable sign shall not exceed the maximum free standing sign

height allowable for the district;

(iv) there shall be a maximum of 1 inflatable sign per site, but no

inflatable sign shall be permitted on the site containing any other

portable sign;

(v) an inflatable sign may be placed on a site twice within a calendar

year, but for not more than 30 days at a time; and

(vi) an inflatable sign may not be located on the roof of a structure.

(h) Banners:

(i) a banner shall not be displayed at any one site for longer than 90

consecutive days and for no more than 180 days within a calendar

year;

(ii)

the application for a permit respecting a banner shall indicate the

location and the area the banner will cover but in no circumstance

will a banner be permitted on anything other than a permanent

building;

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(iii) notwithstanding the above, a banner size shall not exceed 10% of

the gross area of the face of the structure to which it is attached;

(iv) a banner shall be maintained in good condition and promptly

removed if damaged; and

(v) except as enumerated herein, all provisions applicable to portable

signs generally shall apply to Banners.

(i) Exception:

(i) These provisions do not apply to portable signs including banners

erected by The City or the RCMP as warning signs in connection

with traffic speed or safety.

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(10) Projecting Signs

(a)

No projecting sign shall be erected so that the bottom thereof is less than

2.8 m above the sidewalk; provided however, where traffic lights may be

obscured in the opinion of the Development Officer, the minimum

requirement for the bottom of the projecting sign may be increased to a

height of 3.6 m or more above the sidewalk.

(b) All projecting signs shall maintain the required clearance from overhead

power and service lines as required forth under The Electrical Protection

Act.

(d) The nearest edge of a projecting sign shall not be set off more than 0.3 m

from the building face.

(11)

Wall Signs

(a) Wall signs shall be securely fastened to walls and shall not be entirely

supported by an unbraced parapet wall.

(i) The maximum horizontal dimension of a wall sign shall be 6.1 m.

(12)

Election Signs

(a) Election signs may be placed on private or public property (with the

approval of the owner/public authority).

(i) Election signs are permitted on municipal property only as

designated by the City Council.

(ii) Election signs must be located at least 3.0 m from the back of

sidewalk or if there is no sidewalk, the back of curb.

(iii) Election signs on public property may not exceed 3.0 m

in size nor

3.6 m in height.

(iv)

Only one Election Sign per candidate, per designated sign location

approved by Council resolution, is permitted.

(v) If a candidate fails to remove his or her election signs within 48

hours after the voting stations close on election day, the

Designated Officers may remove them and the candidate shall be

liable for the cost of removal.

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(vi) When an election sign interferes with work being carried out by

City work crews or contractors doing work on behalf of The City,

the crews may remove and dispose of such signs.

(vii) Designated Officers employed by The City may remove any

election signs which have been erected, affixed, posted or placed

on any City property in contravention of this bylaw.

(viii) A candidate whose name appears on an election sign which is in

contravention of this bylaw shall be guilty of an offence under this

bylaw.

(13) Offensive Signage

(a) No sign shall be erected which promotes intolerance, hatred or ridicule of

any race, religion or other segment of society.

(b) No billboard, wall sign, or painted wall sign, including supergraphics or

portable sign shall be allowed to advertise adult entertainment or services

which feature nudity.

(14)

Dynamic Sign Regulations

(a) A Dynamic Sign may display Public Service Announcements, but shall

not include Third Party Advertising or Sponsor Recognition except when

it is located on a Site in a PS district which is over 17.0 hectares;

(b) Messages shall be displayed for a minimum time period of 3 seconds;

brightness of a Dynamic Sign shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of the

Development Officer; and

(d) Dynamic Signs shall meet the following regulations which may be varied

by the Development Authority:

(i) not be located within 30.0m radius of a residential District;

(ii) when the Site of a proposed Dynamic Sign is adjacent to a

residential District notification will be sent by the City to property

owners within a 100.0m radius of the proposed Site;

(iii) be limited to one Dynamic Sign per Building or Site, with the

exception of PS Sites over 17ha which will be limited to two

Dynamic Signs provided that one of the Dynamic Signs must be a

Fascia Sign and the other Dynamic Sign must be a portion of a

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Free Standing Sign, and further provided that the two Dynamic

Signs must be at least 50.0m apart;

(iv) not be located on a Site within a 50.0m radius of the Boundary of a

Site containing an existing Dynamic Sign; and

(v) comprise not more than 25% of the total freestanding or fascia sign

area.

(15)

Recreation Sponsorship Signage Regulations

(a)

Recreation Sponsorship Signage may be placed on sports field fencing

around sports fields. Recreation Sponsorship Signage is also permitted on

accessory buildings or structures such as, but not limited to, dugouts,

bleachers, media towers and storage sheds;

(b)

To ensure that the proposed signage does not have adverse impacts in

relation to the overall amenity of the site, all signage must be

produced/manufactured by a sign company;

(c)

All signage placed on field fencing must be non-illuminated and the total

signage shall not cover more than 50% of the linear circumference of the

fence, must not cover gates or access points and must not extend past the

side edges of the fence or above or below the fence and any proposed sign

shall not exceed a maximum of 1.2 m by 1.8 m per sign;

(d)

All signage shall be securely fastened to the fence and it is the Applicant’s

responsibility to ensure the fence is structurally sound enough to support

the proposed signage in all weather and anticipated use conditions;

(e)

All signage placed on accessary buildings or structures must be non-

illuminated and the total signage shall not cover more than 10% of the

building face or side to which it is attached, must not extend past the edges

of the building or structure and any proposed individual sign shall not

exceed a maximum of 1.2 m by 1.8 m;

(f)

Signage in the form of stickers (adhesive attachment) is not permitted; and

(g)

The sign(s) shall be designed and placed so that structural support

elements appear as an integral part of the overall sign design ensuring that

no guide wires, no angle iron bracing or similar support structure elements

are visible from a public street or other public right-of-way.

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3.5 Accessory Building Regulations

(1) An accessory building:

(a) shall not be erected or placed on the rear yard of a site closer to the side

boundary which is a common boundary with a street than the minimum

side yard for the site; and

(b) may not be erected or placed over a gas line if the accessory building is on

a permanent foundation.

(2)

No Accessory Building or Buildings designed or intended to be used for a

workshop shall be erected on a Site in a C1 District or the Riverlands Districts if

the ground floor area of such Accessory Building or Buildings exceeds 40% of

the ground floor area of the Principal Building on the Site.

(3) Where an accessory building is allowed to be located over a sewer or water line it

shall be a condition of such approval that:

(h) the owner provides at his expense an agreement registered by caveat on

the title to the site, releasing The City from, and agreeing to indemnify

The City for, any damage to such service lines or buildings on or adjacent

to the site, and

(i) an accessory building shall not enclose the service valves or shut off

valves of that line.

(4) A private garage, or carport, in addition to the other provisions of this section and

section 3.11 shall comply with the following:

(a) where the vehicle entrance to the garage or carport face a lane, the

building setback shall be either 6.0 m or 0.9 m from the lane, except in

those cases where an easement has been placed along the rear property

line, in which event the building setback shall be either 6.0 m or the width

of the easement plus 0.5 m from the lane,

(b) where the vehicle entrance to the garage or carport face the side boundary

of the site which is not a common boundary with a street, the building

shall be not less than 6.0 m from the side boundary which the entrance

faces. If there is an easement, the building setback at its closest point shall

be the width of the easement plus 0.5 m from the lane,

of the site which is a common boundary with the street, the building shall

be not less than 6.0 m from the nearest edge of the sidewalk abutting such

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side boundary and where there is no sidewalk, not less than 2.4 m from

such side boundary of the site. If there is an easement, the building

setback at its closest point shall be the width of the easement plus 0.5 m

from the lane,

(d) notwithstanding section 3.5(4)(a),(b), and (c), a garage which is within the

following tolerances of the requirements therein stated shall be deemed to

comply with those subsections namely: The distance: not less than 90%

or more than 10% of the required distance, provided the garage does not

encroach on an easement.

(5)

Accessory Buildings in all Residential Districts and Riverlands Districts

shall be similar to, and complement, the Principal Building in exterior

material, colour, and appearance.

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3.6 Landscaping Regulations

(1) The Developer shall submit detailed landscape design plans with the application

for development for approval by the Development Authority in compliance with

the Landscaping Regulations specified herein, which shall include the lands

proposed for development as well as all adjacent boulevards and municipal

reserves.

(2) In addition to the requirements section 2.4, the landscape design plan shall

include the following additional information:

(a) common botanical names;

(b) planting standards - excavation for all plantings shall be 50% larger

volume than the soil ball and filled with acceptable topsoil. The minimum

planting excavation will be 0.6 m x 0.6 m; and

(3)

The landscape design plans shall include details, specifying the mixture of

coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs designed to provide landscape

enhancement for year round effect as well as any water conservation methods or

strategies employed. Any proposed landscaping plan with a naturescaping

component for new development or redeveloped site shall be subject to

Development Authority approval.

(4) Landscape details shall consist of not less than the following standards:

(a) deciduous trees - minimum calliper 60.0 millimetres (measured 450.0

millimetres from ground level),

(b) coniferous trees - minimum height 2.5 m,

(d) coniferous shrubs – minimum #2 container class.

(5)

Refer to Section 7.15 Major Entry Areas Overlay District, Subsection (7) for

Major Entry Areas Regulations for Landscaping.

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(6)

In all areas other than Major Entryways Areas the following minimum

standards shall be met:

(a) One tree is required for each 60.0m² of landscaped area;

(b) One shrub is required for each 30.0m² of landscaped area;

approximately 2:1.

(7) The use of landscaping is required adjacent to exterior walls which are visible

from adjacent public roads, other than lands, to minimize the perceived mass of

the building and to create visual interest.

(8) The landscaping of boulevard and front yards shall include a mixture of

coniferous/deciduous tree and shrubs.

(9) Where off street parking for 25 or more vehicles is required and is being

provided at grade, dispersed landscaped areas shall be provided within the

interior of the parking area(s) for the purpose of providing visual relief and to

break up large areas of parking into smaller cells.

(10) The landscaping treatment shall be in the form of landscaped islands,

particularly at the termini of long rows of parking; tree lines separating facing

rows of parking stalls, or some other form or combination of landscaping

treatments.

(11) The location, extent and type of plantings and other landscaping treatments shall

be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.

(12) The applicant shall, as a condition of Development Permit approval, provide an

Irrevocable Letter of Credit to The City equal to 100% of the estimated

landscaping costs, with the conditions of the security being that:

(a) if the landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of

this Bylaw and the approved landscaping plan within one growing season

after the completion of the development, then the amount specified in the

Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be paid to The City on demand for its use

absolutely, and

(b) Engineering Services shall not release the Irrevocable Letter of Credit

until an inspection of the site has demonstrated that the landscaping has

been well maintained and is in a healthy condition two growing seasons

after completion of the landscaping. This inspection will be performed at

the discretion of the Development Authority within four weeks from the

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date of receiving a written request for the applicant to perform said

inspection.

(13) The parking of vehicles, the outdoor display or sale of goods and outdoor

storage are all prohibited on any portion of a site which has been approved for

landscaping (including the natural display of grass, plants or other landscaping

features) unless approved by the Development Authority.

(14) A minimum of 15% of all Landscaped Area of developments requiring a

landscaping plan shall consist of Naturescaping.

(15) The Developer is responsible for landscaping boulevards and roadway berms

adjacent to the lot or development site.

(16) In addition to subsection (15), with the exception of mixed use district areas, in

the case of non-residential lots adjacent to residential lots, landscaping shall

provide a visual buffer between the residential and non-residential uses.

(17) 25% of all front yards of detached, semi-detached and multi-attached dwelling

units shall consist of landscaped area.

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3.7 Loading Spaces

(1) The minimum required number of loading spaces:

(a) In C1, C1A, C2A, C2B, C3 and C4 Districts, one loading space opposite

each loading door with a minimum of one shall be provided.

(b) In I1 and I2 Districts, one loading space opposite each loading door with a

minimum of one for each 1,858.0 m

of floor space shall be provided.

(2) Loading Space Standard:

(a) A loading space shall be located on the same site as the building or use in

respect of which it is required.

(b) A loading space situated within a setback distance from a street or lane

shall not be counted for the purposes of this section.

(i) it is reasonably accessible to any vehicle intended to be

accommodated there;

(ii) it can be properly maintained; and

(iii) it is satisfactory to the Development Authority in size, shape,

location and construction.

(d)

A loading space shall be at least 2.7m wide, having an area of at least

29.0 m

, and have an overhead clearance of at least 3.6 m.

(e) A loading space and the driveway which provides access thereto shall be

surfaced as directed by the Development Authority and be properly

maintained.

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3.9 Projection Over Yards

(1) Except as provided in this part, no person shall allow any portion of the principal

building on a site to project into a minimum yard setback.

(2) On a site in any district, an exterior fire escape not more than 1.2 m wide,

provided that in commercial districts an exterior fire escape must be constructed

at least 3.6 m above grade.

3.10 Number of Buildings per Site

(1) Not more than one principal building shall be erected on a lot unless an overall

site plan, which provides for one or more groups of buildings, has been approved

by the Development Authority.

3.11 Restrictions on Corner Site Lines

(1) No person shall erect, place, allow or permit any building, fence, vehicle or

trailer, screening material or object, and no person shall plant or permit to grow

any hedges, trees or vegetation which exceeds 0.9 m in height on a portion of a

corner site determined as follows:

(a) where the corner site is at the intersection of two lanes or two streets,

within a triangular area two sides of which shall be a minimum of 4.5 m

long, measured from the corner of the corner site along the boundaries of

the lot which meet at the said intersection, and the third side by drawing a

line to connect the points so determined on each such boundary (for

illustrative purposes see Part 3, Figure 2), or

(b) in the case of a site which is at the intersection of a lane and a street,

within a triangular area two sides of which shall be a minimum of 3.0 m

long, measured from the corner of the corner site along the boundaries of

the lot which meet at the said intersection, and the third side by drawing a

line to connect points so determined on each such boundary (for

illustrative purposes see Part 3, Figure 2).

(2) In the front yard of a site in a residential district, no fence or hedge more than 0.9

m in height shall be permitted within 6.0 m of the intersection of a driveway or

lane and a road. (for illustrative purposes see Part 3, Figure 2).

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Figure 2-Restrictions on Corner Sites

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Figure 2B-Restrictions on Corner Sites

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3.13 Roof Drainage

(1) All roof drainage shall be directed onto the site or as specified by the

Development Authority.

3.14 Similar Use Permit

(1) The list of discretionary uses for any land use district shall be deemed to include

any use which is, in the opinion of the Commission, consistent with the overall

intent of the land use district and similar to a listed permitted or discretionary use.

3.15 Building Heights

(1) The height of a building is the vertical distance measured from the average grade

to the highest point of the building.

(2) The highest point of a building shall be determined without considering an

elevator housing, roof stairway entrance, water tank, ventilating fan, skylight,

steeple, chimney, smokestack, fire wall, parapet wall, roof sign, aerial array, flag

pole or similar device or feature not structurally essential to the building.

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3.17 Satellite Dish Antennas

(1) No satellite dish antenna:

(a) shall be located in a front or side yard abutting a street,

(b) shall be illuminated, or

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(2) Satellite dish antennas greater than 0.8 m in diameter may not be erected in any

residential district in such a manner that any part thereof is more than 3.0 m above

the grade level, without the approval of the Development Authority.

(3) Satellite dish antennas 0.8 m in diameter or less:

(a) in the case of a residential structure with a pitched roof, no portion of the

satellite dish antenna may be located above the highest point of the pitched

roof, without the approval of the Development Authority,

(b) in the case of a residential structure with a flat roof, may be attached to the

building’s fascia or soffit or any lower location.

3.18 Utility Regulation Stations

(1) The Commission may approve the erection of a gas, electricity or waterworks

pumping, regulating, transformer or storage building or equipment, on a site,

notwithstanding that such development does not conform to the area or side yard

requirements of this Bylaw.

3.19 Electrical Overhead Wiring Separation Distance

(1) No building which exceeds 4.4 m in height may be constructed so that any part of

it is closer than 4.3 m to a boundary which is adjacent to existing overhead

wiring.

(2) No building which is less than 4.4 m in height may be constructed so that any part

of it is closer than 2.5 m to a boundary which is adjacent to existing overhead

wiring.

(3) In order to accommodate electrical wiring and equipment, the Development

Authority may require the registration of an easement as a condition of the

issuance of a development permit.

(4) Where there is a difference between the setback required under this section and

the setback required under Parts 4-8 of this Bylaw, the greater distance shall

prevail.

3.20 Fence Regulations

(1) No person shall erect or cause to be erected or shall have or maintain on any

property located in the City of which he is the owner, occupant, tenant or lessee:

(a) any barbed wire fence or other barbed wire structure or any fence which is

surmounted by nails, sharpened spikes, broken glass or other dangerous

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(b) any electrified fence.

(2) Subsection (1)(a) shall not apply:

(a) where barbed wire is placed on a fence at a height of not less than 1.83 m

above the level of ground on a fence in a non-residential district;

(b) where the fence is located on land designated A-1 Future Urban

Development District under this land use bylaw.

(3) A fence in a residential district or other district in which the principle use is

residential, must meet the following requirements:

(a) the portion of a fence which is located between the front of the building

and the rear property line or along the rear property line may not exceed

2.0 m in height;

(b) the portion of a fence which is located between the front of the building

and the front property line may not exceed 0.9 m in height.

(4) For the purpose of subsection (3) the height of a fence is measured from ground

level to the top of the fence, except where the fence is located on a retaining wall,

in which case the height of the fence shall include the height of the retaining wall.

(5) The Development Authority may grant a relaxation to the height requirement set

out in subsection 3.20 (3).

(6) No development permit is required for a fence in a residential district or other

district in which the primary use is residential except unless a height relaxation

under section 3.30 (5) is requested.

(7) No development permit is required for a fence in a non-residential district.

(8)

No person shall construct, allow or permit a fence to be located on City property,

including a road or lane right-of-way, City boulevard, utility lot or municipal

reserve lot, without the expressed written permission of The City.

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3.21 Cremation Regulations

(1) The use of a crematorium, retort or cremation chamber must not result in any

noise, odor, smoke or other nuisance which emanates beyond the boundaries of

the premises on which the use takes place.

3.22 Public Property Regulations

(1) No person shall park or leave a vehicle, or any part of a vehicle, on or over any

public property.

(2) The prohibition in subsection (1) does not apply to a vehicle which is parked:

(a) in a designated parking stall or designated parking areas;

(b) on any carriageway intended for the passage of vehicles and where not

otherwise prohibited;

approval of The City.

(3) Where one or more vehicles are parked or left on public property contrary to

subsection (1), it shall be a separate offence for each day that such vehicle(s) is so

parked or displayed.

(4) No person shall store, display or sell goods on any public property, except in

accordance with the terms of a valid City business license or other lawful

authority granted by The City.

(5) Subsection (4) does not prohibit occasional sidewalk sales provided that such

sales do not impede pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.

3.23 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards

(1) No person in lawful possession or control of a site shall allow or permit a trailer

parked on such site to be used for living or sleeping accommodation except as

follows:

(a) A trailer parked in an approved campground.

(b) A trailer parked in the Westerner Exposition site if their on-site

campground is full or if exhibitors require close proximity to on-site

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recreation venue site, community centre or major hotel with

conference/convention facilities providing:

(i) the occupant has obtained consent from the owner of the site and is

attending a function or event in a facility on that site;

(ii) the owner of the site has obtained approval from the Development

Authority;

(iii) overnight parking on the site does not exceed two consecutive

nights unless approved by the Development Authority;

(iv) overnight parking on the site shall not exceed two occasions per

calendar month unless approved by the Development Authority;

(v) no fees shall be charged for overnight parking;

(vi) the owner of the site will be responsible to ensure that all City of

Red Deer Bylaws, including the Public Order Bylaw, are complied

with.

(d) A trailer parked on a site in a residential district for 48 hours or less

between the first day of April and the thirty-first day of October each year

providing:

(i) the owner of the site obtains approval from the Development

Authority;

(ii) no rent or fees are paid for the use of the site or facilities;

(iii) the period shall in no circumstances exceed thirty days without

prior approval of the Development Authority.

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3.25

Community Gardens

Community Gardens are discretionary use in all districts and subject to approval by the

Development Authority.

3.26

Temporary Buildings

(1) A temporary building may not be erected without the permission of the Development

Authority which may be granted as follows:

(a) any district other than a residential district subject to the owner agreeing to

remove such a building in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by

the Development Authority.

(b) a residential land use district provided that:

(i) no such temporary building shall have a floor area exceeding 16.5 square

metres, be more than 3.0 metres in height or be set back less than 1.2 metres from

the side of the property line; and

(ii) the owner enters into an agreement to remove such a building in accordance

with the terms and conditions stipulated by the Development Authority;

(iii) there shall be no more than one temporary building per site;

(iv) a temporary building being used as a garage must be placed in the rear yard

only;

(v) in the case of a pre-manufactured temporary building, the elevations shall be

subject to the approval of the Development Authority;

(vi) the temporary building must be set back at least 1.2 metres from the property

line; and

(vii) the permit for the temporary building shall expire at the end of 24 months

unless extended by the Development Authority.

(c)

Through a Special Event Permit

(2) If an owner fails to comply with the terms and conditions of a temporary building

permit, the Development Authority may remove or cause to be removed such

building as the case may be, the costs of which shall be charged against the lands

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upon which the temporary building is situated and shall be payable by the owner to

The City on demand.

(3) A temporary building may not be used as a dwelling