The SPMC area contains the area of land identified as "SPMC" on 16.1(66) Drawing "CITP". The regulations set out in this section 16.2 apply to the SPMC area.
The purpose of this area is to allow for the existing mall to redevelop into a mixed-use urban centre which focuses on larger commercial uses with opportunities for residential 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 16.2(A).
Permitted uses
Discretionary uses
Alcohol retail
Amusement centre
Apartment dwelling
Animal grooming and care
Deleted (Bylaw 51-2024)
Emergency service
Cannabis retail
Exhibition and convention facility
Care centre intermediate
Health service major
Care centre major
Religious assembly minor‡
Care centre minor
Utility service minor‡
Commercial school
WECS small
Convenience retail
Cultural/entertainment facility
Financial service
General retail
Government service
Health service minor
Home office
Hotel
Indoor recreation
Library and exhibit
Neighbourhood pub
Non-accessory parking
Office
Personal service establishment
Private club
Residential sales centre
Restaurant
Secondhand retail
Specialty food service
Veterinary service minor
The fundamental use criteria for certain uses before uses become permitted or discretionary uses within this zone are:
Development must comply with Table 16.2(B). Figure “SPMC” provides a visual representation of some of the following provisions.
Table 16.2(B) Development Regulations: Principal and Accessory Buildings
Subsection
Regulation
Measurement
Minimum height
(a)
For any building located within the transition zone
10.0 m
(b)
For any building located outside of the transition zone
11.5 m
Maximum height
(c)
(d)
40.0 m
Minimum stepback
(e)
For any building face with a height greater than 14.5 m that abuts Sherwood Drive or the transition zone
5.0 m
at a maximum height of 14.5 m
Build-to lines
(f)
From a lot line abutting Sherwood Drive or Gatewood Boulevard
Between
3.0 m - 6.0m
Minimum setbacks
(g)
From any lot line that is adjacent to the R3 zone
7.5 m
(h)
From any lot line that is adjacent to the PR zone
5.5 m
Maximum gross floor area
(i)
For animal grooming and care
250 m2
(j)
For any of the following uses:
(i) amusement centre
(ii) emergency service
(iii) exhibition and convention facility
(iv) health service major
2000 m2
A development shall provide:
A development shall provide the active transportation infrastructure connections shown on Drawing "SPMC" or alternative linkages on the same site to the satisfaction of the development officer.
Despite 16.1(40) non-residential uses are not required to have an entrance on to Gatewood Boulevard.
Drawing "SPMC":
Figure "SPMC":
Last updated: Monday, June 16, 2025 Page ID: 52208