LDR

This part outlines specific regulation that applies to the City’s Land Use Districts.

 

5.2 LDR – Low-Density Residential District

1. Application
   
   This section applies to the areas designated as Low-Density Residential (LDR) District on the Land Use District Map, Schedule A of this Bylaw. Additional requirements are outlined in the Established Neighbourhood Overlay District, Schedule C, for development taking place in Established Neighbourhoods outlined in Figure 10-4.
2. Purpose
   
   The purpose of the LDR District is to provide an area that allows for a range of low-density housing options that are compatible with the residential nature of the District.
3. Permitted and Discretionary Uses

4. Dwelling (Townhouse) Dwelling (Townhouse) means a building comprised of three or more dwelling units, where each unit has a separate, direct entrance from the exterior to grade, and includes dwelling (townhouse-single), dwelling (townhouse-plex), and dwelling (townhouse-complex). Typical examples include back-to-back townhouses, stacked townhouses, and street-oriented townhouses.
   1. Refer to section 3.56 ‘Dwelling (Townhouse),’ for regulations regarding dwelling (townhouse-plex) Dwelling (Townhouse-Plex) means a single building constructed in a low-density residential district, containing three to four dwelling units all on a lot, where each unit has a separate, direct entrance from the exterior to grade..
5. Lot Width Lot Width means the distance between the side property lines, as measured along the minimum front yard building setback, unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw.
   1. The minimum lot width for a dwelling (single-detached) Dwelling (Single-Detached) means a building comprised of one dwelling unit on a site separated by open space from any development on an adjoining site. This does not include a dwelling (manufactured home). is:
      1. 8.60 m 28.22 ft. on an interior lot Interior Lot means any lot other than a corner lot. with rear vehicular access;
      2. 9.82 m 32.22 ft. on an interior lot with front vehicular access;
      3. 11.35 m 37.24 ft. on a corner lot Corner Lot means a lot located at the intersection of two or more public roadways, but not the intersection of a street and a rear lane, or a lot that has two public road frontages. with rear vehicular access; and
      4. 12.72 m 41.73 ft. on a corner lot with front vehicular access.
   2. The minimum lot width for dwelling (semi-detached) Dwelling (Semi-Detached) means a single building containing two side-by-side dwelling units, each with its own title and direct connection to finished grade, and separated from each other by a party wall extending from foundation to roof, which is designed and constructed as two dwellings at the time of initial construction of the building. This use does not include dwelling (duplex). is:
      1. 7.35 m 24.11 ft. per dwelling unit on an interior lot with laned vehicular access;
      2. 8.00 m 26.25 ft. per dwelling unit on an interior lot with front vehicular access;
      3. 10.00 m 32.81 ft. per dwelling unit on a corner lot with front vehicular access; and
      4. 10.00 m 32.81 ft. per dwelling unit on a corner lot with laned vehicular access.
   3. The minimum lot width for a dwelling (duplex) Dwelling (Duplex) means a single building on a single lot containing two dwelling units, each with a separate direct entrance from the exterior and one or more habitable rooms above finished grade. This use does not include dwelling (semi-detached). is:
      1. 13.00 m 42.65 ft. on an interior lot; and
      2. 15.00 m 49.21 ft. on a corner lot.
   4. Notwithstanding sections (a) and (b), refer to section 3.67 ‘Lots Less Than 12.20 m Wide,’ for additional regulations on lots less than 12.20 m 40.03 ft. in width.
   5. Notwithstanding sections (a) through (b)(iv), if a proposed lot is adjacent to a major road listed on Schedule B, additional lot width Lot Width means the distance between the side property lines, as measured along the minimum front yard building setback, unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw. may be required to accommodate berm Berm means an elongated mound of earth projecting above the adjoining average finished grade, designed to provide screening or noise attenuation within a development or between adjoining developments. and fencing Fence means a vertical physical barrier constructed to provide visual screening or to enclose a lot or site..
6. Lot Area Lot Area means the area of a lot, including any area dedicated to an easement or a right-of-way, as shown on a plan of subdivision or described in a copy of a certificate of title.
   1. The maximum lot area is 0.20 ha 0.49 acres.
7. Lot Coverage Lot Coverage means the percentage of the lot area covered by buildings.
   1. The maximum lot coverage for a dwelling (single-detached) Dwelling (Single-Detached) means a building comprised of one dwelling unit on a site separated by open space from any development on an adjoining site. This does not include a dwelling (manufactured home). is 40% for the principal building Principal Building means a building that accommodates the principal use of a lot or site. and garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building., and 42% when including all accessory buildings Accessory means subordinate, incidental to, and exclusively devoted to a principal use or principal building..
   2. The maximum lot coverage for a dwelling (duplex) Dwelling (Duplex) means a single building on a single lot containing two dwelling units, each with a separate direct entrance from the exterior and one or more habitable rooms above finished grade. This use does not include dwelling (semi-detached). or dwelling (semi-detached) Dwelling (Semi-Detached) means a single building containing two side-by-side dwelling units, each with its own title and direct connection to finished grade, and separated from each other by a party wall extending from foundation to roof, which is designed and constructed as two dwellings at the time of initial construction of the building. This use does not include dwelling (duplex). is 48% for the principal building and garage, and 50% when including all accessory buildings.
   3. If a garage is not constructed at the same time as the principal dwelling, the lot coverage amount of the dwelling must ensure that adequate lot coverage remains in the maximum lot coverage calculation to accommodate the development of a future garage, with the minimum interior width and depth clear space requirements of section 4.4 ‘Residential  Garage Internal Dimensions.’
8. Floor Area
   1. The minimum gross floor area Gross Floor Area means the total area of all floors of a building located totally or partially above finished grade, and the total area of all mechanical equipment areas. The area comprising the gross floor area must be enclosed or have a roof over the area, but does not require interior finishing. Gross floor area shall be measured: 1) To the outside surface of the exterior walls; or 2) Where buildings are separated by firewalls, to the centre line of the common firewalls. per principal dwelling unit Principal Building means a building that accommodates the principal use of a lot or site. is 75.00 m² 807.29 sq. ft., excluding the area of an attached garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building..
   2. The area comprising gross floor area must be enclosed, but does not require interior finishing.
9. Building Height
   1. The maximum building height of the principal building Principal Building means a building that accommodates the principal use of a lot or site. is:
      1. 12.00 m 39.37 ft. for a walkout building, a building with a drive-under garage, or a building with a roof-mounted solar collector (attached) Solar Collector (Attached) means a non-reflective accessory structure attached to a building, used to collect sunlight, that is part of a system used to convert radiant energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy.; and
      2. 11.00 m 36.09 ft. in all other cases.
10. Principal Building Setbacks Setback means the distance from the foundation wall of a building to the property line at right angles or radially to it. Where there is no foundation wall, the distance shall be measured from the exterior wall at grade, not including cantilevered wall sections or architectural projections.
    1. Front yard setback
       1. The minimum front yard setback is 6.00 m 19.65 ft..
    2. Side yard setback
       1. Side yard setbacks shall be provided on each side or portion of a side of a principal building Principal Building means a building that accommodates the principal use of a lot or site. as follows:

2. Notwithstanding section (i),
   1. A development without an attached garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building. must have a minimum side yard building setback Setback means the distance from the foundation wall of a building to the property line at right angles or radially to it. Where there is no foundation wall, the distance shall be measured from the exterior wall at grade, not including cantilevered wall sections or architectural projections. of 3.00 m 9.84 ft. on one side, to provide unobstructed vehicle access to the rear yard, if there is no lane Lane means an alley as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c.T-6.;
   2. On a corner lot Corner Lot means a lot located at the intersection of two or more public roadways, but not the intersection of a street and a rear lane, or a lot that has two public road frontages., the side of the lot Lot means: 1) A quarter section; 2) A river lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 3) A settlement lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 4) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title other than by reference to a legal subdivision; 5) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan of subdivision. that adjoins a flanking public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway. must have a minimum side yard building setback Setback means the distance from the foundation wall of a building to the property line at right angles or radially to it. Where there is no foundation wall, the distance shall be measured from the exterior wall at grade, not including cantilevered wall sections or architectural projections. of:
      1. 6.00 m 19.65 ft. from the edge of the sidewalk nearest the property line Property Line means a line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot, a public roadway, or any other public space. to the face of the garage where a garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building. faces the flanking public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway., excluding a lane Lane means an alley as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c.T-6.; or
      2. 6.00 m 19.65 ft. from the closest edge of the roadway where there is no sidewalk to the face of the garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building., where a garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building. faces the flanking public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway., excluding a lane Lane means an alley as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c.T-6.;
      3. Notwithstanding sections (I) and (II), the minimum side yard setback is 4.00 m 13.12 ft. in all other cases;”.
   3. A dwelling (semi-detached) Dwelling (Semi-Detached) means a single building containing two side-by-side dwelling units, each with its own title and direct connection to finished grade, and separated from each other by a party wall extending from foundation to roof, which is designed and constructed as two dwellings at the time of initial construction of the building. This use does not include dwelling (duplex). may develop to a 0.00 m setback along the property line (common) Property Line (Common) means the shared property line between dwelling (semi-detached) or dwelling (townhouse) units..

3. Rear yard setback
   1. The minimum rear yard setback Setback means the distance from the foundation wall of a building to the property line at right angles or radially to it. Where there is no foundation wall, the distance shall be measured from the exterior wall at grade, not including cantilevered wall sections or architectural projections. is:
      1. 6.00 m 19.65 ft. if an attached garage Garage means a building that is intended to provide parking for vehicles, is enclosed on all sides, and may either be attached to or detached from the principal building. or attached carport Carport means a structure, with a minimum 40% of its perimeter open and unobstructed, used to provide overhead shelter for a vehicle. is located on the lot Lot means: 1) A quarter section; 2) A river lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 3) A settlement lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 4) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title other than by reference to a legal subdivision; 5) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan of subdivision.;
      2. 4.50 m 14.76 ft. on a corner lot Corner Lot means a lot located at the intersection of two or more public roadways, but not the intersection of a street and a rear lane, or a lot that has two public road frontages. when the principal dwelling with an attached garage or attached carport faces the flanking public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway.; and
      3. 10.00 m 32.81 ft. in all other cases.

11. Design, Character, and Appearance
    1. In addition to the requirements in sections 3.12 ‘Design, Character, and Appearance of A Building’ and 3.52 ‘Design, Character, and Appearance of Residential Buildings,’ all buildings in this district must be finished as follows to the satisfaction of the Development Authority:
       1. Building exteriors shall be stucco, vinyl siding, fibre cement siding, wood siding, glass, brick, brick veneer, natural stone, wood timber, or metal accents.
          1. Notwithstanding section (I), alternative building materials may be considered if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the proposed materials meet the overall character of the District.