BLUEPRINT OUR ZONING BYLAW REVIEW Welcome Join us at our first open house focusing on Complete Community related updates! Theme One: Complete Community Preserving heritage character in Moody Centre, increasing adaptable housing and encouraging uses to meet community needs When: Thursday, November 26, 2015 Time: 7 9pm Where: Port Moody City Hall Galleria We ll be discussing themes 2 and 3 at open houses in 2016
Defining Zoning Bylaws What is a Zoning Bylaw? Legal tool that allows local governments to regulate the use of land and implement the policies in the OCP Protects areas from incompatible uses and regulates the scale and intensity of development Contains specific regulations e.g. permitted uses, building height, floor area, parking requirements How Does Zoning Work? Port Moody is divided into zones where different land uses are permitted (e.g. single detached residential areas, mixed use areas, industrial uses, parks) Changes to zoning, or rezonings, are approved by Council and must be consistent with the OCP
Why Update the Zoning Bylaw? Last comprehensive update in 1988 Goal is to modernize, improve clarity, make more user friendly Improve consistency with and achieve objectives in OCP Where Are We in the Process? Staff technical review completed Council endorsed consultation approach in July 2015 Phased approach to focus on three theme areas Each stage involves committee review, survey feedback, external stakeholder review, open house First Theme Complete Community
Complete Community Updates New RS1h zone and pre-zoning for heritage conservation Adaptable housing standards Greater provisions for Community Care uses New artist studio uses New Employment Mixed Use zone for Murray Street
New Employment Mixed Use Zone for Murray Street Reflects OCP policy regarding six storeys Uses include range of residential, light industrial and commercial uses Encourages non-residential uses on the ground floor, keeping office to second storey and above Minimum two lot consolidation Murray Street Boulevard Area D
OCP Vision for Murray Street Boulevard Existing Condition Future Vision
Community Care Uses New Community Care use and expanded locations New Supportive Recovery use and restrictions Updated parking standards for these uses and residential and commercial child care uses
Adaptable Housing Standards Allows residents to age in place as their needs change BC Building Code sets adaptable dwelling standards Includes wider corridors and doors, reinforced bathroom walls, lower continuous kitchen counters New 30% requirement proposed for all new apartment units Disabled Parking Standards Increases disabled parking requirement Clarifies disabled parking space dimensions and location requirements Incorporates SPARC BC accessible parking recommendations 5.6m Pedestrian Aisle 1.2m 3.7m 4.9m
Artist Studio Use Artist Studio A Low impact uses Provides for on-site gallery space and residential space Appropriate for residential and mixed use areas Artist Studio B More intensive artist uses with potential impacts to neighbours (eg. welding, fabricating) Provides for residential space Appropriate for light industrial and commercial uses
Heritage New Heritage Zone RS1h Objectives Retains existing heritage character buildings Maintains scale and character Increases housing choices Manages change through sensitive infill OCP Policy Framework The City will review the existing zoning in Moody Centre and develop a zone in the Moody Centre Heritage Character Area designed to retain the heritage character of Moody Centre s residential and commercial areas.
Heritage RS1h Zone Components Involves pre-zoning a specific area Focuses on single family area in the Moody Centre Heritage Conservation Area and Heritage Character Area with lane access Provides incentives to retain existing character homes Includes potential for small lot subdivisions Includes potential for laneway housing on existing larger lots Limits height to two storeys for all new construction
Heritage Pilot Study Area RS1h Zone
Heritage Incentives for Heritage Retention Additional floor area provisions Additional lot coverage provisions Building additions = 0.55 FSR Building additions = 45% Heritage designation = 0.60 FSR Heritage designation = 50% New construction = 0.50 FSR New construction = 40% Potential for Small Lots Minimum lot size of 300m 2 (3229 sq. ft.) Minimum lot width of 15m (49.2 ft) Results in potential subdivision across width of lot Could apply to 58% of lots in initial study area with retention of existing house Focusses on areas with lane access
Heritage Potential Small Lot Subdivisions 15m 8m Lane 9m New Construction on a Small Lot (15m x 20m) Minimum 300m 2 lot area 20m New House Existing House Retained (3229 sq. ft.) Maximum 150m 2 floor area (1614 sq. ft.) Two storey maximum (7.0m or 22.9 ft.) Lane access Lane 10m New Construction on a Small Lot (20m x 20m) 20m 10m 400m 2 lot area (4305 sq. ft.) New House 20m Existing House Retained Maximum 200m 2 floor area (2152 sq. ft.) Two storey maximum (7.0m or 22.9 ft.) Lane access
Heritage Potential for Laneway Housing Applies to existing larger lots (min. 555m 2 ) No stratification allowed Creates rental options Units are livable, neighbourly Limits to a maximum of 1.5 storeys, 90m 2 (968 sq. ft.) Considers broader applicability to other areas of the city with lane access 8m Lane 8.5m New Construction on an Existing Lot with a Laneway House Example (20m x 40m) 800m 2 lot area 40m Maximum 400m 2 total permitted floor area (all buildings) 0.5 FAR 315 m2 for main house (2 storeys maximum) 85m2 for laneway house (1.5 storeys maximum) 20m 40% maximum lot coverage
Heritage Height New construction: 2 storeys or 7 metres Existing homes: 3 storeys or 10.5 metres Either i) 7 metres Height New Construction 2 1 grade i) 7 metre height 3:12 pitch or ii) 7 metres Height New Construction 3 2 ii) 7 metre height 10:12 pitch 1 grade Setbacks (New Construction) 3 metres (front and rear yard) 1.5 metres (side yard) No encroachments into required setbacks
Heritage Form and Character Guidelines New development permit area guidelines for area zoned RS1h Laneway housing guidelines Moody Centre Heritage Conservation Area guidelines
Next Steps 2016 consultation on other theme areas Environment Transit-oriented development Website updates ongoing Target completion Spring 2016 Report back to Council