DC 47 DIRECT CONTROL ZONE

Purpose

To establish a special purpose zone to accommodate a multiple residential development with specific regulations to ensure a high standard of appearance and quality of construction that is compliant with The Consolidated Durham Town Square Area Structure Plan.

Area of Application

This zone shall apply to SW 2-53-23-W4, Lot 3 and Lot 4, Block 79, Plan 952-2517 located at the intersections of Jim Common Drive with Crystal Lane and Cranford Drive as shown on the above map.

  Uses

Table 15.41(A)

  Development Regulations

1. (a) The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 30.
2. (b) The maximum site coverage is 40%.
3. (c) The minimum yard adjacent to Jim Common Drive and the south property line is 7.5 m.
4. (d) The minimum yard adjacent to Crystal Lane and Cranford Drive is 4.5 m.
5. (e) The maximum building height shall be 8.5 m.
6. (f) The development of this site shall be in accordance with the following architectural guidelines to the satisfaction of a development officer:
   1. (i) The design of the development shall establish a single architectural theme and principal design elements, finishing materials, colors and roof style which shall be applied to each building;
   2. (ii) Roofs shall be sloped and of residential character and finished with asphalt shingles;
   3. (iii) The predominant exterior finish shall consist of appropriate siding materials which are durable and attractive in appearance, having regard to the objective of ensuring that the development is of high quality compatible with the location; and
7. (g) A landscape plan for the entire site shall be submitted with the initial development permit application for the site. In addition to the landscaping provisions of this bylaw, the following shall apply to development in this zone:
   1. (i) The required yards shall be landscaped with mature coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs in a proportion of approximately 50:50;
   2. (ii) A minimum of two mature trees and two shrubs shall be provided for each residential unit and shall conform with the minimum specifications of section 7.5 of the land use bylaw.
   3. (iii) Fencing shall be constructed along the entire perimeter of the site and shall be consistent with the character and quality of the design and materials of the principal buildings on-site, to the satisfaction of the development officer.
8. (h) There shall be appropriate lighting throughout the project to provide security and to add visual interest. All lighting shall be directed away from adjacent public roadways and adjacent land. Lighting standards and fixtures shall be of a consistent design, complementary to the overall architectural theme of the development. All lighting shall be provided to the satisfaction of the development officer.
9. (i) In addition to the regulations regarding Parking and Loading in this bylaw, the following shall apply to development within this zone:
   1. (i) No parking, loading, storage or trash collection area shall be permitted in a required yard.
   2. (ii) Visitor parking shall be provided at a ratio of one parking stall for every 5 dwelling units.

  Other Regulations

1. (a) In addition to the regulations above, the listed uses are subject to the applicable regulations contained within the Land Use Bylaw, unless such regulation is specifically excluded or modified by the Direct Control zone.

Development Permits

1. (a) A development officer shall consider and decide upon all development permit applications within this zone.