SLR

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

5.3 SLR – Small-Lot Residential District

1. Application
   
   This section applies to the areas designated as Small Lot Residential (SLR) District on the Land Use District Map, Schedule A of this Bylaw.
2. Purpose
   
   The purpose of the SLR District is to provide an area for a mix of single-detached and multiple-unit dwellings, and other development compatible with supporting diverse housing options in new neighbourhoods. Vehicular access shall be provided from the front or side of the lot.
3. Permitted and Discretionary Uses

4. Lot Width
   1. The minimum 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. 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. 9.82 m 32.22 ft. on an interior lot; and
      2. 12.72 m 41.73 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..
   2. Notwithstanding section (a), the minimum lot width for a dwelling (single-detached) developed with a zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. is:
      1. 8.90 m 29.20 ft. on an interior lot; and
      2. 12.20 m 40.03 ft. on a corner lot.
   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. The minimum lot width for 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). is:
      1. 8.00 m 26.25 ft. per dwelling unit on an interior lot; and
      2. 10.00 m 32.81 ft. per dwelling unit on a corner lot.
   5. Notwithstanding sections (a), (b), and (d), refer to section 3.67 ‘Lots Less Than 12.20 m 40.03 ft. Wide’ for additional regulations on lots less than 12.00 m 39.37 ft. in width.
   6. Notwithstanding sections (a) through (d), if a proposed lot is adjacent to a major road listed on Schedule B, additional lot width 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..
5. Lot Area
   1. The maximum 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. is 0.10 ha 0.25 acres.
6. Lot Coverage
   1. The maximum lot coverage Lot Coverage means the percentage of the lot area covered by buildings. 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 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 Accessory means subordinate, incidental to, and exclusively devoted to a principal use or principal building. buildings.
   2. Notwithstanding section (a), the maximum lot coverage for a dwelling (single-detached) developed with a zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. is 48% for the principal building Principal Building means a building that accommodates the principal use of a lot or site. and garage, and 50% when including all accessory buildings.
   3. 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.
   4. 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.’
7. 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 the gross floor area must be enclosed, but does not require interior finishing.
8. Building Height
   1. The maximum building height of the principal building 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.
9. Principal Building Setback
   1. Front 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.
      1. The minimum front yard building 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., or on one side of 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). developed with a zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line., 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;
   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 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.; 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 3.00 m 9.84 ft. in all other cases.”.
   3. 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). units and any associated decks 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 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 a 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; and
      2. 10.00 m 32.81 ft. in all other cases.

10. 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
11. Dwelling Mix
    1. Any 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). 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). located on a lot less than 10.00 m 32.81 ft. in width must be located at least 90.00 m 295.28 ft. away from any lot that was registered prior to February 5, 2018.
12. Zero Lot-Line
    1. Zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. dwellings with front vehicle access shall not exceed 25% of the total number of dwellings on lands governed by an ASP Area Structure Plan (ASP) means a statutory plan, as provided for in the MGA, which provides direction through policies on future development areas., ARP Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) means a statutory plan, in accordance with the MGA, which provides direction through policies on the redevelopment of existing areas., or Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan (NP) means a non-statutory plan whose plan area must be located within an approved Area Structure Plan., provided that:
       1. If an ASP Area Structure Plan (ASP) means a statutory plan, as provided for in the MGA, which provides direction through policies on future development areas. or ARP Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) means a statutory plan, in accordance with the MGA, which provides direction through policies on the redevelopment of existing areas. contemplates more than one phase, the 25% zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. maximum will be calculated per phase; and
       2. For an ASP Area Structure Plan (ASP) means a statutory plan, as provided for in the MGA, which provides direction through policies on future development areas. originally passed prior to 2021, the 25% zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. maximum will be based on the remaining undeveloped residential land at the time of subdivision This definition request has been improperly configured. Either you didn't define a word value (e.g. word=building), or no match was found for the word value provided. application.
    2. A dwelling (single-detached) developed with a zero lot-line shall only be permitted where:
       1. All roof drainage from the dwelling, 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 accessory Accessory means subordinate, incidental to, and exclusively devoted to a principal use or principal building. buildings shall be directed away from buildings and towards a public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway., including a lane, or to a drainage swale;
       2. No roof leader discharge shall be directed to the maintenance easement;
       3. The owner of a lot developed with a zero lot-line and the owner of an adjacent lot shall register, against all titles at the time of subdivision, a minimum 1.50 m 4.92 ft. private maintenance easement (shown in Figure 5-1) along the entire lot line utilizing the 0.00 m side 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. that ensures:
          1. An unobstructed minimum 0.30 m 0.98 ft. wide drainage pathway to be free and clear of all objects;
          2. A 0.30 m 0.98 ft. eave encroachment easement with the requirement that the eaves shall not be closer than 0.90 m 2.95 ft. to the eaves on the adjacent building;
          3. A 0.60 m 1.97 ft. footing encroachment easement;
          4. Sufficient access for the owner’s or tenant’s maintenance of both properties;
          5. That 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., parking area, or driveway shall not encroach on the private maintenance easement;
          6. No principal dwellings shall be placed within this area;
          7. No accessory Accessory means subordinate, incidental to, and exclusively devoted to a principal use or principal building. buildings, including air conditioning units, shall be placed within this area;
          8. No trees or shrubs shall be placed within this area; and
          9. The easement shall be registered in perpetuity against the title of such lots;
       4. A restrictive covenant and easement are registered at the time of subdivision, that:
          1. Require a drainage swale constructed to Municipal Engineering Standards; and
          2. Provide for the protection of drainage of the site, including the right for water to flow across lots and the requirement not to inhibit the flow of water across lots;
       5. A utility easement(s) is registered on all lots within a zero lot-line Zero Lot-Line means a form of residential development where one side of a dwelling (single-detached house) is placed on a side property line with no side yard setback. An attached or detached garage may also be placed on the same side property line. Zero lot-line dwellings exist in conjunction with a maintenance easement to allow mutual access to the side of the building placed on the property line. development, including the adjacent lots, to ensure adequate access for utility maintenance, when utilities cross over another titled lot;
       6. There shall be no architectural projections Architectural Projection means a building feature that is mounted on and/or extends from the surface of an exterior building wall or façade, typically above finished grade. Examples of architectural projections include balconies, bay windows, or cantilevered wall sections, not including eaves or chimneys. into the side yard 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). developed with a zero lot-line; and
       7. Each lot planned for zero lot-line development must be indicated on the tentative plan of subdivision at the time of subdivision application, and on the Right-of-Way plan at the time of endorsement application.
    3. Lots developed with a zero lot-line within the SLR District shall be located only on one side of a public roadway Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway.. The other side of the public roadway shall be:
       1. Lane Lane means an alley as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c.T-6.-oriented land uses; or
       2. Public Park District.
    4. Zero lot-line lots with front vehicle access within the SLR District, shall not be placed across from a dwelling (apartment) Dwelling (Apartment) means a building containing three or more principal dwelling units with a common entrance from the exterior., dwelling unit above a non-residential use, or a dwelling (townhouse-complex) Dwelling (Townhouse-Complex) means a development comprised of one or more buildings, each containing three or more dwelling units, all on a lot, where each unit has a separate, direct entrance from the exterior to grade.  No dwelling (townhouse-complex) shall have less than five dwelling units total. This use may also include stacked townhousing, or a development of a mixed form, including townhousing incorporated with a dwelling (apartment) or dwelling unit above a non-residential use.  .

Figure 5-1

Zero Lot-Line Development, Front Vehicle Access

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