The BL area contains the area of land identified as "BL" on 16.1(66) Drawing "CITP". The regulations set out in this section 16.12 apply to the BL area.
The purpose of this area is to facilitate the ongoing use of the area as a destination for recreational activities, festivals and passive and active uses.
Subject to any fundamental use criteria for certain uses set out below, the permitted uses and the discretionary uses for this zone are listed in Table 16.12(A).
Permitted uses (Bylaw 30-2025)
Discretionary uses (Bylaw 51-2024, Bylaw 30-2025)
Care centre intermediate
Apartment dwelling‡
Care centre major
Convenience retail‡
Care centre minor
General retail‡
Community recreation
Restaurant‡
Emergency service
Specialty food service‡
Exhibition and convention facility
Government service
Health service minor
Indoor recreation
Library and exhibit
Non-accessory parking
Outdoor recreation
Private club
Private education
Public education
Spectator sport
Utility service minor
‡ Pease refer to the Fundamental Use Criteria for this zone for additional information.
The fundamental use criteria for certain uses before uses become permitted or discretionary uses within this zone are:
Development must comply with Table 16.12(B). Figure “BL” provides a visual representation of some of the following provisions.
Table 16.12(B) Development Regulations: Principal and Accessory Buildings
Subsection
Regulation
Measurement
Minimum height
(a)
For any building
10.0 m
Maximum height
(b)
For any building located within the transition zone
14.5 m
(c)
For any building located outside of the transition zone where no community housing units are provided
20.0 m
(d)
For any building located outside of the transition zone where community housing units are provided within at least 5 % of the gross floor area located above 20.0 m.
40.0 m
Minimum setbacks
(e)
From any lot line adjacent to Oak Street, Sherwood Drive or abutting lots outside of the BL area
6.0 m
A development shall provide the active transportation infrastructure connections shown on Drawing "BL" or alternative linkages on the same site to the satisfaction of the development officer.
Drawing "BL":
Figure "BL":
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