The SPMR area contains the area of land identified as "SPMR" on 16.1(66) Drawing "CITP". The regulations set out in this section 16.3 apply to the SPMR area.
The purpose of this area is a primarily residential area which provides a transition from the higher density mixed-use urban centre to the existing low density residential zone.
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 16.3(A).
Permitted uses
Discretionary uses
Alcohol retail
Utility service minor
Apartment dwelling
WECS small
Deleted (Bylaw 51-2024)
Cannabis retail
Care centre intermediate
Care centre major
Care centre minor
Convenience retail
Financial service
General retail
Government service
Health service minor
Home business minor
Indoor recreation
Neighbourhood pub
Non-accessory parking
Office
Personal service establishment
Residential sales centre
Restaurant
Secondhand retail
Specialty food service
Development must comply with Table 16.3(B). Figure “SPMR” provides a visual representation of some of the following provisions.
Subsection
Regulation
Measurement
Minimum height
(a)
For any building
10.0 m
Maximum height
(b)
For any building located within the transition zone
11.5 m
(c)
For any building located outside of the transition zone
20.0 m or six storeys
Minimum stepback
(d)
For any building face with a height greater than 14.5 m that abuts the transition zone
5.0 m
at a maximum height of 14.5 m
Build-to lines
(e)
From a lot line abutting Gatewood Boulevard or Georgian Way
Between
3.0 m - 6.0m
Minimum setbacks
(f)
From any lot line that is adjacent to the R3 zone
7.5 m
Maximum gross floor area
(g)
For any of the following uses: (i) indoor recreation (ii) alcohol retail (iii) cannabis retail (iv) convenience retail (v) general retail (vi) secondhand retail
250 m2
Maximum number of seats
(h)
For any of the following uses: (i) restaurant (ii) specialty food service (iii) neighbourhood pub
100 seats
A development shall provide a publicly accessible amenity space that:
Connectivity
A development shall provide the active transportation infrastructure connections shown on Drawing "SPMR" or alternative linkages on the same site to the satisfaction of the development officer.
Other development regulations
Only residential uses will be permitted on the first storey of a building face which abuts Gatewood Boulevard or Georgian Way.
Drawings
Drawing "SPMR":
Figure "SPMR":
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