Zoning Advisory Group Workshop Corporation of Delta June 29, 2016
Why Update the Zoning Bylaw? Existing Zoning Bylaw dates back to the 1970s Amendments over time = lack of cohesion Reflect current Provincial Acts Respond to recent legal interpretations Address consistent issues Incorporate recently adopted local policies & plans
Update Process The workshop is part of the review steps in Phase 4 Discussion will inform preparation for community-wide consultation and the pending Public Hearing
Zoning Provisions Remaining Intact The Zoning Bylaw Update did not change: A1 Zone MU(PGE) Zone Down-zoned areas Special setbacks from Boundary Bay Vertical building envelope Industrial zones in ALR
Zone Restructuring & Consolidation Restructure zones to utilize text and tables Combine a number of residential, commercial, and health service zones Reduce number of standard zones from 62 to 53 (including 2 new site specific zones) Rename other zones to better reflect purpose and sequence Delete Mobile Home Park Residential, Heavy Industrial A and Heavy Industrial and Solid Waste Recovery zones: Zones not associated with any lots in Delta
General Regulations Uses Prohibited In All Zones Now includes marihuana dispensary Storage of Vehicles, Boats and Equipment In the RS and RD zones, the storage and parking of 3 motor vehicles is permitted, provided each does not exceed: 3,000 kg in licensed net weight 5,500 kg in licensed gross vehicle weight
General Regulations Secondary Suites Only permitted on lots with a minimum width of 15 m Cannot be located in an attic Current interpretive policies included in the Zoning Bylaw In-ground basements Basement related depressions Dormers
General Regulations Caretaker Dwelling Units Introduction of accommodation for an owner or employee 1 per lot and maximum 90 m² floor area Watchman Dwelling Units Intended for the industrial zones for security or surveillance 1 per lot Lots must be greater than 2.0 ha Maximum floor area is lesser of 50 m² or 15% of the principal building in which it is located
General Regulations Adaptable Dwelling Units Require 20% of all newly created single-storey apartment dwelling units to be constructed as adaptable dwelling units. To off-set costs of standards, floor area will not be counted as follows: 2.0 m 2 per bachelor or one bedroom adaptable dwelling unit provided; and 3.0 m 2 per two-plus bedroom adaptable dwelling unit provided. Other municipalities encouraging adaptable housing: Chilliwack (50%), Port Coquitlam (30%), New Westminster (40%), North Vancouver (25%), Burnaby (20%).
General Regulations Front Setback Averaging Removed, except for waterfront lots fronting on Georgia Strait and Boundary Bay along Beach Grove Road (south of 16 Avenue) Special Setback from Street Centrelines Reduced from 45 to 15 streets
General Regulations FSR Exclusions - Single Detached and Duplex Dwellings 24 m 2 for any attached and detached garage which accommodates only one parking space 10 m 2 for accessory structures, other than a detached garage Except for the RS4A zone, the floor area of a half storey attic space, regardless of finished or unfinished Apply to single detached dwellings and duplex dwellings that do not have an in-ground basement High Ceiling Replacing Cathedral Ceiling Provisions High ceiling floor area, other than stairwells, counted twice in FSR or maximum floor area calculation
General Regulations Solar Energy Devices Permitted in all zones Must meet the maximum height and minimum setback regulations for accessory structure, if an independent structure In the A1 zone, permitted only on the farm home plate or on the roof of a structure
General Regulations Wind Energy Devices Permitted in industrial zones only Minimum lot area must be 1,250 m 2 Only one wind energy device permitted per lot The maximum height, including the highest position of the blades or rotational device, shall be 20.0 m Minimum setback shall be 125% of the highest point of the device
General Regulations Heat Pump Devices Permitted as accessory structures in all zones Must comply with all accessory structure regulations In the RS and RD zones, must be located within a rear yard and have a minimum setback of 1.5 m from lot lines
General Regulations Accessory Structures Shall be limited 10 m 2 gross floor area. Does not apply to detached garages or household greenhouses Covered decks or porches are not permitted
General Regulations Waste Management All multi-unit, mixed-use and commercial zones require new development to provide a combined area for garbage and recycling storage
General Regulations Garbage and Recycling Storage Space For apartment buildings, minimum combined space shall be: 9.5 m 2 for buildings </= 20 dwelling units (0.31 m 2 x number of dwelling units) + 8 m 2 for buildings > 20 dwelling units Within the combined space, the recycling storage space shall be : 5 m 2 for buildings </= 20 dwelling units (0.16 m 2 x number of dwelling units) + 5 m 2 for buildings > 20 dwelling units
General Regulations Garbage and Recycling Storage Space Similar provisions, with different formulas, apply to hotel/motel, retail sale, office operation, and restaurant uses Mixed-use garbage and recycling storage spaces shall be the sum of spaces required for each use Storage spaces shall be located in a centralized location Design requirements ensure ease of access and minimize nuisance
Landscaping Requirements Increase from 50% to 60% front yard landscaping for single detached and duplex residential zoned lots wider than 30 m Minimum of 1 tree required in the front yard of every newly created single detached or duplex residential lot to increase urban forest canopy Vehicle storage/parking prohibited on landscaped areas.
Landscaping Requirements New minimum tree size requirements: 7.0 cm caliper for deciduous trees 3.0 m height for coniferous trees Trees shall have a minimum of 10.0 m 3 of growing medium 1 tree required for every 6 stalls in surface parking lots in commercial, industrial and public use zone 5% minimum landscaping for commercial, mixed use, industrial, health service and public zones Landscape screening for surface parking lots, truck yards and refuse areas
Multi-Unit Amenity Space Requirements Common Indoor Amenity Space Townhouse complexes of 100+ dwelling units must provide 2.0 m 2 per dwelling unit for indoor amenity space 1.0 m 2 per dwelling unit may be devoted to a childcare facility But childcare facility cannot exceed a size of 3.0 m 2 per dwelling unit Apartment building complexes of 40+ dwelling units must provide indoor amenity space at a rate of: 1.0 m 2 per dwelling unit or 50.0 m 2, whichever is the greater
Multi-Unit Amenity Space Requirements Private Outdoor Amenity Space Townhouses and strata houses must provide outdoor amenity spaces 15.0 m 2 for the private use of each dwelling unit Of which, at least 7.5 m 2 shall be ground level usable space with minimum dimension of 2.5 m Spaces may include patio surfaces, grass or pathways The balance of the outdoor amenity space may include landscaped areas, or private decks or balconies with minimum dimension of 1.8 m and minimum area of 5.5 m 2
Multi-Unit Amenity Space Requirements Common Outdoor Amenity Space Townhouse complexes with more than 10 dwelling units must provide minimum of 5 m 2 per dwelling unit of outdoor amenity space for common use Apartment buildings must provide a minimum of 6.0 m 2 per dwelling unit for common outdoor amenity space Have no dimension less than 6.0 m No slope greater than 5% Accommodate pedestrian amenities, community gardens or recreational space
Industrial Amenity Space Requirements Common Outdoor Amenity Space Industrial developments must provide a minimum of 1.0 m 2 per 5 employees or 20.0 m 2, whichever is greater Have no dimension less than 3.0 m, No area less than 10.0 m 2 No slope greater than 5%
Parking Regulations Secondary Suite Parking The owner of a single detached dwelling containing a secondary suite must provide one parking space for the exclusive use of the secondary suite occupant Space cannot obstruct access to and from adjacent streets Cannot be located within the front yard of a lot Driveway and Parking Space Location on Single Detached and Duplex Residential Zoned Lots Shall not be located within 1.0 m of any lot line except for street frontage
Parking Regulations Tandem Parking Restrict tandem parking arrangements for new single detached dwellings, duplexes, strata houses and townhouses Provided that at least one space must be enclosed Second vehicle space fully contained on 6.0 m driveway
Parking Regulations Bike Parking For apartment building uses: 1.0 secured space per dwelling unit for residents 5 spaces per building for visitors For retail, office operation, service commercial, and similar uses: The greater of 1.0 space per commercial retail unit or 5 spaces per building Provide design standards for installation of bicycle spaces
Parking Regulations Other Parking Requirements Minor adjustments to the existing parking requirement ratios. Increase number of spaces required for persons with disabilities. Introduce 15% parking requirements reduction for multi-unit, mixed-use and commercial uses along Scott Road Corridor.
Parking Regulations Other Parking Requirements Encourage provision of motorcycle and scooter parking and car share parking Make multi-unit residential or mixed use buildings with 6+ units electric vehicle ready: At least 20% of all required parking spaces shall have a minimum 40- amp Level 2 Alternating Current charging station, or a rough-in electrical raceway or cable Separately metered
Single Detached Residential Zones North Delta Floor Area Limit on gross floor area of all buildings, less exclusions, remain the same Add a new house size + garage limit: 402 m 2 where only one enclosed parking space provided ZONE MAX FLOOR AREA RS1, RS2, RS4 330 m 2 RS4A 232.25 m 2 RS5, RS6 270 m 2 RS7, RSC 240 m 2 420 m 2 where more than one enclosed parking space provided
Duplex Residential Zones North Delta Floor Area RD1 and RD3 gross floor area for all buildings, less exclusions, shall not exceed 370 m 2 (remain the same) Add a new duplex dwelling size + garages limit: 514 m 2 where only one enclosed parking space provided for any dwelling unit 550 m 2 where at least 2 enclosed parking spaces provided per dwelling unit
Duplex Residential Zones Maximum Height Removed references to Side-by-Side Duplexes and Vertical Duplexes Revised maximum height to be consistent for all duplex dwelling forms Consistent with single detached residential maximum height Minimum Interior Side Setback Removed requirement of 10% of average lot width Streamlined regulation to 3 m for the portion of building that exceeds 18 m in building depth
Commercial and Industrial Zones Revised Permitted Uses In the C1 Zone, permitted uses revised to include: Assembly hall, brew pub, childcare facility, cultural facility, financial institution, health care office, liquor primary establishment, movie theatre, pharmacy In the CS1 Zone, permitted uses revised to include: Automobile services, brew pub, liquor primary establishment, self storage, veterinary clinic
Commercial and Industrial Zones Revised Permitted Uses In the I1 Zone, new Low Impact Industrial use Manufacturing, processing, testing, assembling, finishing or packaging of goods or materials that takes place entirely inside a building Does not cause glare, sound or vibration impacts Not offensive to the neighbouring areas Introduction of Brewery and Distillery uses Also anticipates combination with lounge and restaurant uses
Standby Zones 13 standby zones for future use Developed for a range of units per hectare (UPH) Townhouses (62 76 UPH) Apartments (180 600 UPH) Mixed Use buildings (100 600 UPH) Ecological conservation zone
Next Steps Public Open Houses: late July August 2016 Finalized Bylaw for introduction and public hearing: Fall 2016
Thank You! Please submit comments by July 22, 2016 to: Yvette Luke yluke@delta.ca