THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
BYLAW NO. 2240
A Zoning Bylaw for the City of Port Coquitlam
The Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam, in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
PART 1 - INTERPRETATION
101.
IN THIS BYLAW
ACCESSORY
Accessory means customarily associated with and subordinate to a permitted use, building or
structure on the same lot.
ACCESSORY HOME BUSINESS USE
Means a business, occupation or profession carried on in a dwelling unit by a resident of that
dwelling unit, which is accessory to the residential use of the dwelling unit and does not change
the residential appearance or character of the building or lot in which it is located.
ACCESSORY ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
Means a residential use ancillary to an agricultural, commercial or industrial use, where a
dwelling unit is used for the accommodation of an employee working on the same lot, and shall
not exceed one dwelling unit per lot.
ACCESSORY PRODUCE SALES USE
Accessory Produce Sales Use means a use accessory to AGRICULTURAL USE on a lot,
involving the sale of Farm Products and Processed Farm Products which have been produced on
the farm.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Means live entertainment or entertainment recorded on film or videotape which includes any
exposure of the genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts immediately below the
top of the areola, of any person.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
Means a business where Adult Entertainment is provided.
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AGRICULTURAL USE
Agricultural Use means a use providing for the growing, rearing, producing, and harvesting of
agricultural crops, fur-bearing animals, poultry, or other livestock; includes the processing on a
farm of the agricultural products harvested, reared or produced on that farm, storage of farm
machinery, implements, and agricultural supplies, and repairs to farm machinery and implements
on that farm.
AMUSEMENT MACHINE
Amusement Machine means a device operated electrically, mechanically or manually for the
purpose of providing amusement, entertainment or recreation, and includes without limitation
video and pinball machines, pool, snooker, billiard tables and similar games, but excludes
bowling alleys and gaming devices.
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL USE
Apartment Residential Use means the residential use of a building for three or more dwelling
units. Apartment Residential Uses do not include emergency shelters or transitional housing
within their scope.
ARCADE
Arcade means any premises accessible to the public where more than three (3) amusement
machines are available for use, upon payment for the game or use of the amusement machines,
but excludes neighbourhood pubs, hotel lounges and private licensed premises where amusement
machines are offered as an accessory or subordinate use.
ASSEMBLY USE
Assembly Use means a use which is not government owned or operated and which provides for
the assembly of persons for religious, charitable, cultural, private recreational, or private
educational purposes; and includes without limitation churches, auditoriums, youth centres,
social halls, bingo halls, charitable casinos, group camps, private schools, kindergartens, play
schools, day nurseries, and day care schools, but excludes gaming and gambling establishments.
BACHELOR DWELLING UNIT
Bachelor Dwelling Unit means a dwelling unit which has one habitable room with kitchen
facilities.
BASEMENT
Means a space between two floors, which has more than one-half of its height below the average
finished grade level.
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RETURN DEPOT
Beverage Container Return Depot means a use providing for the collection, sorting, preparation
for shipping and temporary storage of empty beverage containers.
BICYCLE PARKING FACILITY
Means a secure, weather protected room or bicycle storage lockers located within or under a
building and designed to accommodate bicycle parking.
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BINGO HALL
Bingo Hall means an Assembly Use where bingo, either electronic or not, is operated by a nonprofit, charitable, or religious organization for the purpose of fund raising.
BOARDING USE
Boarding Use means a use where the building or buildings on a lot contain one or more sleeping
units connected to a dwelling unit and which are occupied by persons other than members of the
family sharing the dwelling unit.
BUILDING
Building means a structure wholly or partly enclosed by a roof or roofs supported by walls,
columns, or posts, and includes a portion of a building such as chimneys and steps.
BUILDING AREA
Means the greatest horizontal area of a building measured above grade within the outer surface
of the exterior walls.
BUILDING DEPTH
Means the linear measurement of a building taken from the exterior wall face closest to the front
lot line measured parallel to the centre lot line to the exterior wall face closest to the rear lot line,
including an attached garage or carport.
BUILDING ENVELOPE
Means the area enclosed by a vertical projection of the outside boundaries of the area within a lot
in which buildings, other than underground structures, are permitted.
BUILDING FOOTPRINT
Means the horizontal surface area enclosed by the outside of the outermost walls of a building.
BUILDING LINE, FRONT
Means the shortest straight line between two side lot lines, located as close as possible to the
front lot line without encroaching on the front yard required by this bylaw.
BUILDING LINE, REAR
Means the shortest straight line between two side lot lines, located as close as possible to the rear
lot line without encroaching on the rear yard required by this bylaw.
BUSINESS
Means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial of any kind or nature or providing
professional, personal or other services for the purpose of gain or profit.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Means the Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by Council from time to time.
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CABARET
Means a Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment primarily engaged in providing for dancing by
customers and that may provide entertainment
CHARITABLE CASINO
Charitable Casino means an Assembly Use where games and gaming devices are played for the
purpose of non-profit fund raising, and which has a duration of not more than two consecutive
days at one time and not more than five times a year at any one premise, and for which a licence
has been issued by the Gaming Commission of the Province of British Columbia to a charitable
or religious organization as a licensee.
CHILD CARE FACILITY:
Means any premises providing care for three or more unrelated children and includes family
daycares, group daycares, preschools, out of school care, special needs daycares, child minding,
and emergency care, but excludes residential care facilities.
CITY ENGINEER
Means the City Engineer appointed by City Council from time to time.
CIVIC USE
Civic Use means a use providing for government functions and services; includes federal,
provincial and municipal offices, public schools, colleges, public hospitals, community centres,
libraries, museums, parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, courts of law, excludes government-owned
storage and works yards.
COMMERCIAL INDOOR RECREATION USE
Commercial indoor recreation use means a use operated by a non-profit or commercial agency
providing for public indoor sports and recreation, including fitness centers, gymnasiums,
gymnastics, racquet sports, mini-golf, and similar uses, but excluding restaurants, lounges,
commercial saunas and spas, and retail sale of equipment and accessories as a principal,
complementary or accessory use.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
Means educational facilities, other than those operated by the government, to train students in an
skill for employment.
COMMERCIAL USE
Commercial Use means a use providing for the selling of goods and services, for the servicing
and repair of goods, and for commercial office functions; includes retail sales, wholesaling
incidental to retail sales, commercial education and instruction, and medical services, indoor
commercial recreation and entertainment services, household services and all associated repairs,
other personal and non-personal services, and administrative, commercial, and professional
offices; excludes manufacturing, salvaging, warehousing, the storage and display, servicing, and
repair of industrial and agricultural equipment, a SERVICE STATION USE, a TOURIST
ACCOMMODATION USE, and a COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR RECREATION USE.
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COMPUTER CENTRE
Means an establishment where the public can, for a fee, obtain access to a computer workstation
and related equipment to use for educational and business purposes only, including access to the
Internet. The computer workstations shall not be used as amusement machines to play games, or
used for access to pornography, hate literature, and/or gambling and criminal purposes as
covered in the Criminal Code of Canada.
CONCEALED PARKING
Concealed Parking means an OFF-STREET PARKING USE or an ACCESSORY OFF-STREET
PARKING USE which is located within the confines of s building, or underground.
CONVENIENCE STORE
Means a retail establishment offering for sale a relatively limited selection of prepackaged food
products, household items, and other related goods characterized by a rapid turnover of
customers and high traffic generation.
DENSITY
Means a measurement of development intensity on a lot, expressed as floor area ratio, lot area
per dwelling unit, or unit density.
DETENTION CENTRE
Detention Centre means Provincial premises for the confinement of persons held in lawful custody;
includes remand centres, but excludes correctional facilities, jails, prisons and similar uses.
DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
Drive-In Restaurant means an eating establishment with facilities for serving customers in motor
vehicles driven on to the site where such establishment is located and where the customer can
remain in his or her vehicle for service and for consuming the food purchased.
DWELLING UNIT
Dwelling Unit means a self-contained suite of one or more rooms used or intended to be used as
a domicile by one or more persons and may contain cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and
sanitary facilities.
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Emergency Shelters are purpose designed facilities providing temporary sleeping
accommodation for homeless persons and other individuals in need of emergency or temporary
accommodation.
ESCORT SERVICE
Means the business of providing social companionship by individuals employed by or associated
with the business. Escort services do not include Personal Care.
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FAMILY
Family means: (a) Two or more persons related by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster
parenthood sharing one dwelling unit, or (b) not more than three unrelated persons sharing one
dwelling unit.
FARM PRODUCTS (UNPROCESSED)
Means commodities or goods derived from the cultivation and husbandry of land, plants, and
animals (except pets and exotic animals), that are grown, reared, raised, or produced on a farm.
FARM PRODUCTS (PROCESSED)
Means products produced by the farm where the retailing is taking place and that have been
transformed by biological or other means such as fermentation, cooking, canning, smoking, or
drying, to increase their market value and convenience to the consumer, and that comprise not
less than 50% by volume, of one (1) or more farm products, but not including hot and cold food
items sold for onsite consumption.”
FENCE
Fence includes louvers, trellis and walls.
FINISHED GRADE
Means the average elevation of the perimeter of a building or structure at its intersection with the
ground, excluding underground entrances.
FLOOR AREA
Means the sum of the areas of each floor in a building, measured to the outside face of exterior
walls.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
Means the total floor area of the building(s) on a lot, divided by the surface area of the lot.
FOOD PRIMARY LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT
Means an establishment licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulation
where the service of food, as opposed to liquor, during all hours of its operation is the primary
focus of the establishment.
FRONTAGE
Means the length of the front lot line;
GAMING DEVICE
Gaming Device means any device that is operated electrically, mechanically or manually to
provide a game that offers a potential payment of money or another item or value, and without
limitation, includes a video lottery terminal.
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GAMING OR GAMBLING ESTABLISHMENT
Gaming or Gambling Establishment means any land, building and structures or any part of any
building or structure that is used for any game played with cards, dice, or any gaming device, but
excludes the purchase and sale of lottery tickets, bingo halls, and charitable casinos.
GOLF COURSE USE
Golf Course Use means an area designed and used as a golf course either with or without an
associated driving range and may include minor accessory retail sales, services, restaurant,
dining, and assembly areas.
GREEN ROOF
Means an engineered roofing system that allows for the propagation of rooftop vegetation and
the retention of storm water while maintaining the integrity of the underlying roof structure and
membrane.
HABITABLE FLOOR AREA
Means any space or room, including a manufactured home that is or can be used for dwelling
purposes, business or storage of goods, but does not include an entrance foyer or parking area.
HABITABLE FLOOR ELEVATION
Means the minimum elevation for habitable floor area in a floodplain.
HABITABLE ROOM
Habitable Room means a room used for cooking, eating, sleeping, or human occupancy;
excludes bathroom, utility room, workroom, furnace room, and storage room.
HEIGHT
Height means a vertical distance from the finished grade of a building or structure, to the highest
point of the roof surface of a flat roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof, and to the mean level
between the eaves and the ridge of a gable, hip, gambrel or other sloping roof, and, in the case of
a structure without a roof, to the highest point of the structure.
HOTEL AND MOTOR HOTEL
Hotel and Motor Hotel means a building in which there are more than six sleeping units, wherein
accommodation is provided for the traveling public and motorists for gain or profit and does not
include emergency shelters or transitional housing. Each sleeping unit shall be self-contained
with its own bathroom with a water closet, washbasin and bath or shower and have its own
parking space conveniently located on the lot. Motor hotels may contain private cooking
facilities and hotels and motor hotels may include additional guest services such as public
restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities.
INDOOR RECREATION AREA
Indoor Recreation Area means an area within a building, designed to accommodate meetings or
recreational activities and available for use by all occupants of a residential complex.
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INDUSTRIAL USE
Industrial Use means a use providing for the processing, fabricating, assembling, storing,
transporting, distributing, wholesaling, testing, servicing, repairing, or salvaging of goods,
materials, or things, and the selling of heavy industrial equipment; includes the operation of
truck terminals, docks, and railways.
LANDSCAPE SCREEN
Landscape Screen means a visual barrier formed by a row of shrubs or trees, a wooden fence, or
masonry wall.
LANE
Lane means a road allowance more than 3 m (9.84 feet) but less than l0 m (32.8l feet) in width.
LIQUOR
Means fermented, spirituous and malt liquors, combinations of liquors, and drinks and drinkable
liquids that are intoxicating, and includes beer, or a substance that, by being dissolved or diluted
is capable of being made a drinkable liquid that is intoxicating and that is declared by order of
the Lieutenant Governor in Council to be liquor.
LIQUOR PRIMARY CLUB LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT
Means a club as defined and licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and
Regulation.
LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT
Means an establishment licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulation
where the service of liquor, as opposed to food, is the primary focus of the establishment.
LIQUOR RETAIL OUTLET
Means a store, including a government liquor store and a licensee retail store, licensed under the
Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulation which sells spirits, wine or beer.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Light Industrial Use means an industrial use taking place entirely within a building and that
produces no noise, smoke, smell, toxic fumes, vibration and/or electrical or electronic
interference that may in any way interfere with the residential use of any other land designated
for residential use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan."
LIGHT TRUCK
Light Truck means a truck or commercial vehicle not exceeding 4,600 kg. (10,141.1 lbs.) gross
vehicle weight.
LOT
Means a parcel of land registered in the Land Title Office and includes parcels created by bare
land strata subdivision, but excludes other strata lots created under the Condominium Act.
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LOUNGE
Means a Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment primarily engaged in the service of liquor.
LOT AREA
Means the area of a lot, except that when a lot is regulated by more than one zone designation.
When a lot has more than one zoning designation, the area contained within that designation is to
be calculated separately for conformance to the applicable lot area requirement.
LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT
Means the minimum amount of lot surface area required for each dwelling unit on a lot.
LOT COVERAGE
Lot Coverage means the total horizontal area within the outermost walls of the buildings on a lot,
expressed as a percentage of the lot area.
LOT DEPTH
Means the shortest distance between front and rear lot lines of the lot.
LOT LINE, CENTRE
Means the linear measurement across the lot taken from the centre of the front lot line to the
centre of the rear lot line.
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE
Lot Line, Exterior Side, means the lot line or lines which join the front lot line with the rear lot
line, common to the lot and a street.
LOT LINE, FRONT
Lot Line, Front, means the lot line common to the lot and an abutting street, or where there is
more than one lot line common to abutting street, the shortest of these lines shall be considered
as the front lot line.
LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE
Lot Line, Interior Side, means the lot line or lines which join the front lot line with the rear lot
line, common to more than lot or to the lot and a lane.
LOT LINE, REAR
Means the lot line opposite to and most distant from the front lot line or, where the rear portion
of the lot is bounded by intersecting lot lines, the point of such intersection.
LOT WIDTH
Means the shortest distance between side lot lines of a lot measured perpendicular to the side lot
lines if the side lot lines are parallel, and measured along the front or rear building line if the side
lot lines are not parallel.
MASSAGE PARLOUR
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Means a business where massage is provided by any person not holding a degree or certificate
from a government funded educational institution or from a government organization, qualifying
the person to provide any form of massage.
MOBILE HOME
Mobile Home means a trailer structure manufactured and assembled as a unit which is intended
to be capable of movement from place to place, and which comprises one dwelling unit.
NATURAL GRADE
Means the average elevation of the surface of a lot at the date of application for a development
permit in relation to that lot, as determined by the building inspector by observation or from a
survey plan submitted for the lot.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
Means a Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment which offers full lunch and dinner menus
complete with hot and cold meals.
NIGHT CLUB
Night Club means a business establishment principally devoted to the provision of music,
entertainment, and dancing (excluding Adult Entertainment), and the sale of liquor for
consumption on the premises, but excludes Gaming or Gambling Establishments.
OFF-STREET PARKING USE
Off-Street Parking Use means a use of a lot providing for parking needs generated by uses not
located on that lot; the area for such use includes parking spaces, turning areas for access to
parking spaces, and access and egress driveways.
ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
One-Family Residential Use means a Residential Use of a building containing only one dwelling
unit.
OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA
Means an outdoor area designed for recreational use and available for use by all occupants of a
residential complex.
PERSONAL CARE USE
Means a use licenced under the Provincial Community Care Facility Act that provides care,
supervision, social or educational training, or physical or mental rehabilitative therapy to sick,
injured, aged, or disabled persons who reside at the premises.
PET GROOMING SERVICES
Means cleaning, styling and otherwise maintaining the appearance of dogs, cats and other small
household pets.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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Means the Planning Director appointed by City Council from time to time.
PRINCIPAL USE
Means the main purpose for which land, buildings or structures are used.
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
Provincial Highway means every highway designated an arterial highway or a controlled
highway pursuant to the Highway Act.
PUBLIC SERVICE USE
Public Service Use means a use providing for the essential servicing of the Municipality with
water, sewer, electrical, telephone, and similar services where such use is established by the
City, by another government body, or by a company operating under the Utilities Commission
Act; includes broadcast transmission facilities.
RESIDENTIAL USE
Residential Use means a use providing for the accommodation and home life of a person or
persons, and includes activities customarily associated with the accommodation and home life of
a person or persons; includes horticulture, recreation, storage and the keeping of animals as
household pets when such animals are normally kept within a dwelling unit and when such
animals are not kept for financial gain or favour.
RESTAURANT LOUNGE
Restaurant Lounge means an area within a Food Primary Licensed Establishment where
customers may order liquor for consumption with or without food.
ROW HOUSE USE
Row House Use means a residential use of a building containing only one dwelling unit, on its
own lot, which is part of a series of four or more attached dwelling units, each with a separate
exterior entrance having direct access to grade, and each separated vertically from the other by
walls located on the property lines, and each possessing private outdoor space in the rear yard.
SECONDARY SUITE
Secondary Suite means an accessory dwelling unit located within a one-family residential
building.
SERVICE STATION USE
Service Station Use means a use providing for the dispensing of motor fuels, including gasoline,
liquefied petroleum gas, and compressed natural gas, or lubricating oils; includes the servicing or
repair of motor vehicles, the sale of automobile accessories; excludes all other sales and services.
SHOPPING CENTRE
Includes improvements at which a variety of goods and services is offered for sale whether
offered by one or more businesses, on a lot greater than 1.25 ha or on lots which have a total area
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greater than 1.25 ha and which are tied together by way of easements for mutual access to the
lots by the users thereof that are registered in the Land Title Office.
SLEEPING UNIT
Sleeping Unit means one or more habitable rooms used for the lodging of a person or persons
when such unit contains no cooking facilities.
SPECIAL EVENT USE
Special Event use means a business to hold a circus, concert, amusement rides, horse-show, or
other itinerant show or entertainment.
STOREY
Storey means the space between the floor level and the ceiling directly above it whether or not
such space extends throughout the lot coverage of the building concerned.
STRATA LOT, BARE
Means an area of land which is a Strata Lot within the meaning the Strata Titles Act.
STREET
Street means as road allowance l0 m (32.8l feet) or more in width.
STREET VENDING CART
Means a self-contained mobile cart used to sell or offer for sale food items, excluding liquor, and
fully complies with regulations contained within the Business Bylaw, 1998, No. 3173.
STRUCTURE
Structure means any construction fixed, supported by, or sunk into land or water; excludes
concrete and asphalt paving or similar surfacing of a lot.
THREE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
Three-Family Residential use means a residential use in a building containing only three
dwelling units.
TOWNHOUSE
Townhouse means a building used for apartment residential use in which each dwelling unit has
a separate exterior entrance having direct access to grade and a private outdoor space separated
by fences or landscaping."
Notwithstanding the definition of 'Apartment Residential' in this Bylaw, townhouse buildings
may contain two or more dwelling units.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Transitional Housing provides accommodation for persons who are making the transition
between emergency shelter accommodation and permanent housing. Also referred to as Second
Stage Housing, Transitional Housing may provide a range of training, food services, practical
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help and counselling in addition to accommodation.
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
Two-Family Residential Use means a Residential Use in a building containing only two dwelling
units.
TUTORIAL SERVICES
Tutorial Services means the provision of teaching services in a dwelling unit, by one instructor
and where no more than three students are taught at one time.
UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE
Underground Structure means a building or structure, or portion of a building or structure, with a
floor located below finished grade and no point higher than 0.6 metres above finished grade.
UNIT DENSITY
Unit Density means the figure obtained by dividing the number of dwelling units on that lot by
the total surface area of the lot.
USABLE OPEN SPACE
Usable Open Space means a compact, level, unobstructed area outside a building available for
safe and convenient use by all occupants having no dimension of less than 6 m (l9.69 feet) and
no slope greater than l0%, providing for greenery, recreational space and other leisure activities
normally carried on outdoors. In calculating usable open space, areas used for off-street parking,
off-street loading, service driveway and required front yards and roof areas shall be excluded.
USE
Use means the purpose or function to which the land, buildings, or structure on a lot are put.
WAREHOUSE RETAIL
Warehouse Retail means a business that offers wholesale and retail sales within a warehouse
building that has a minimum gross floor area of 3,700 square metres (40,000 square feet).
WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE
Wholesale warehouse means a business that offers wholesale sales within a warehouse building.
YARD, FRONT
Yard, Front means the portion of the lot, extending from one side lot line to the other, between
the front lot line of the lot and a line drawn parallel thereto. The depth of such yard shall mean
the perpendicular distance between the front line of the lot and the parallel line.
YARD, REAR
Yard, Rear means that portion of the lot, extending from one side lot line to the other, between
the rear lot line and a line drawn parallel thereto. The depth of such yard shall mean the
perpendicular distance between the rear lot line of the lot and the parallel line.
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YARD, SIDE
Yard, Side means that portion of the lot, extending from the front yard to the rear yard, between
the side lot line and line drawn parallel thereto. The width of such yard shall mean the
perpendicular distance between the side lot line of the lot and the parallel line.
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PART II - BASIC PROVISIONS
201.
202.
APPLICATION
(l)
This Bylaw applies to the whole of the area within the boundaries of the City of
Port Coquitlam.
(2)
Metric Units are used for all measurements in this Bylaw. The approximate
equivalent of those units in customary or Imperial Units of Canada Measure (feet,
acres, etc.) are shown in brackets following each metric measurement. Such
bracketed figures are included for convenience only and do not form part of this
Bylaw.
SEVERABILITY
If any part, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Bylaw is held to be invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of the
Bylaw shall be deemed to have been enacted without the invalid portion.
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PART III - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
301.
DESIGNATION OF ZONES
The City of Port Coquitlam is divided into zones with the following zone designations
and their short form equivalents:
SHORT FORMS
ZONE DESIGNATION
A-1
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RT-1
Agricultural
Large Lot Residential
Small Lot Residential
Estate Residential
Two-Family Residential
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RM-5
Low Density Apartment
Low Density Apartment
Town House Apartment
Apartment
Downtown Apartment Residential
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
CS-1
CS-2
Corner Store
Neighborhood Commercial
Community Commercial
Town Centre Commercial
Highway Commercial
Service Station
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
M-5
General Industrial
Heavy Industrial
Clean Industrial
Business Industrial Park
Advanced Technology Business Park
P-1
P-2
P-3
P-4
P-5
Public Institutional
Private Institutional
Commercial Recreational
Utility District
Justice Centre
CD
WD
Comprehensive Development
Waterfront Comprehensive Development
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302.
303.
ZONING MAP
(a)
The Territorial areas extent of the zones is shown on Schedule "A", the "Zoning
Map of the City of Port Coquitlam", which forms part of this Bylaw.
(b)
The boundary lines of the zones are the centre lines of road allowances or
railways, lot lines, or Municipal boundaries, except shown otherwise on Schedule
"A".
(c)
Boundary line location shall be determined by scaling on the attached Schedule A
where the boundary lines do not follow a legally defined line.
PERMITTED USES OF LANDS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
The use of land, including the surface of water, of buildings and of structures, shall be in
accordance with the permitted uses and regulations specified in this Bylaw and any uses
not specifically permitted are prohibited.
304.
THE PLANS PREPARED BY RON HOFFART, ARCHITECT, CONSISTING OF
SIX SHEETS:
P1 entitled "Proposed l8 unit condominium building" and "main floor plan" dated
February 24, 1989
P2 entitled "Proposed l8 unit condominium building" and "2nd floor plan" dated
February 24, 1989
P3 entitled "Proposed l8 unit condominium building" and "3rd floor plan including
mezzanine plan" dated February 24, 1989
P4 entitled "Proposed l8 unit condominium building" and "elevations" dated February 24,
1989
P5 entitled "Proposed l8 unit condominium building" and "elevations" dated February 24,
1989
attached as Schedule "A" to Bylaw No. 2414 shall be deemed to be added to and form
part of this Bylaw and shall be referred to as "WD" plans.
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PART IV - ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
401.
ADMINISTRATION
This Bylaw shall be administered by the Director of Planning, Chief Building Inspector
and the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or any other official of the City who may be
appointed by Council for that purpose.
402.
403.
UTILITIES REQUIRED
(l)
Notwithstanding any right contained in this Bylaw, the Chief Building Inspector
may prohibit a person from commencing the erection of a building until firm
arrangements have been made to supply such buildings with electric power and
public water, sewerage, street and other facilities.
(2)
No building shall be constructed, erected or occupied on any lot not served by a
Municipal sanitary sewer until a permit for the installation thereof of a septic tank
has been obtained from the Medical Health Officer.
INSPECTION
(a)
The Chief Building Inspector, or any other employees of the City appointed by
the Council to administer or enforce this Bylaw, is hereby authorized to enter at
all reasonable times upon any property to ascertain whether the regulations and
provisions of this Bylaw are being or have been complied with.
It is unlawful for any person to prevent or obstruct, or attempt to prevent of
obstruct the authorized entry of the Chief Building Inspector, Bylaw Enforcement
Officer or other appointed employee, authorized under this Bylaw.
(b)
404.
The Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the Chief Building Inspector and their
deputies may give notice to the owner of property that any unauthorized use of
that property shall be terminated within 21 days from receipt of the notice, and
may also direct that any unauthorized building or improvements be removed or
corrected within the same time period.
PENALTIES
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw or who permits any act or
thing to be done in violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or who neglects to do
or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of the provisions of this
Bylaw, commits an offence punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a
fine of not more than $2,000.00 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or to
both, the penalties being enforced and the fines and costs being recoverable upon
summary conviction in the manner provided by the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. c. 305 as
amended.
405.
REMEDIAL POWERS
The Council may, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, authorize the
demolition, the removal, or the bringing up to standard of any building, structure, or
thing, in whole or in part, that is in contravention of this Bylaw.
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PART V - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
50l.
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
(l)
(2)
GENERAL
(a)
No accessory building or structure shall be erected on any lot unless the
principal building to which the accessory building is an incidental use, has
been erected or will be erected simultaneously with said accessory
building.
(b)
Where an accessory building or structure is attached to the principal
building, it is to be considered a part of the principal building and shall
comply in all respects with the requirements of this Bylaw applicable to
the principal building.
(c)
An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling, except
as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw.
(d)
An accessory building or structure shall be located at not less than l.2 m
(3.94 feet) from any lane, and in the case of lane intersection, it shall be
located at not less than 6 m (l9.69 feet) from any corner of the lane
intersection. A lane intersection includes the intersection of a lane with
any other lane or with a street.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(a)
(b)
The total combined floor area of accessory buildings and structures,
including all detached carports, shall not exceed 12% of the lot area or 56
sq. m. (602 sq. ft.) which ever is less.
(i)
An accessory building or structure, including detached carports,
shall not occupy more than 75% of the width of the rear yard.
(ii)
The depth of an accessory building or structure, including detached
carports shall not exceed 7.5 metres (24.6 ft.).
An accessory building or structure shall not exceed a height of:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
3 m (9.84 ft.), measured to the top of the peak for a pitched roof or
to the highest point of a flat roof, for a roof pitch of less than 4 in
12.
4.2 m (13.78 ft.), measured to the top of the peak, for a roof pitch
of 4 in 12 or greater, but less than 5 in 12.
4.5 m (l4.76 feet), measured to the top of the peak, for a roof pitch
of 5 in 12 or greater, but less than 6 in 12.
4.8 m (15.75 ft.), measured to the top of the peak, for a roof pitch
of 6 in 12 or greater.
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(c)
No part of an accessory building or structure, including all projections,
shall be sited within:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(3)
502.
l.2 m (3.94 feet) from a rear lot line.
The required front yard.
0.6 m (1.97 ft.) from an interior side lot line.
The required exterior side yard.
The required interior side yard where such building or structure is
within 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) of a building for residential use.
NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
(a)
An accessory building or structure shall not be located within the required
front yard.
(b)
An accessory building or structure shall be located not closer than 3 m
(9.84 ft.) to the nearest lot line of an adjoining lot in an RS, RT or RM
zone.
(c)
An accessory building or structure shall not exceed 4.5 m (l4.76 feet) in
height if located within a required yard.
LOCATION, SITING AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(l)
No principal building shall be located in any required yard.
(2)
The height of buildings and structures permitted elsewhere in this Bylaw may be
exceeded for industrial cranes, grain elevators, towers, tanks, and bunkers; radio
and television antennas; church spires, belfries and domes; monuments, chimney
smoke stacks, flag poles, drive-in theater screens, stadium bleachers, lighting
poles, elevator shafts, stair towers and scenery lofts.
(3)
(a)
Where chimneys, cornices, leaders, gutters, pilasters, belt courses, sills,
bay windows, or ornamental features project beyond the face of a
building, the minimum distance to an abutting lot line as permitted
elsewhere in this Bylaw may be reduced by not more than 0.6 m (1.97 ft.)
provided such reduction shall apply only to the projecting feature.
(b)
Where steps, eaves, sunlight control projections, canopies, balconies,
porches, decks or other structures that are 0.6 m (1.97 ft.) or higher above
natural grade project beyond the face of a building, the minimum distance
to an abutting front, rear, or exterior side lot line as permitted elsewhere in
this Bylaw may be reduced by not more than l.2 m (3.93 feet) and the
minimum distance to an abutting interior side lot line as permitted
elsewhere in this Bylaw may be reduced by not more than 0.6 m (1.97 ft.)
provided such reduction shall apply only to the cantilevered or
unsupported portions of the projecting features.
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(4)
(a)
A building for a one-family residential use may have one (1) cantilevered
dining room hutch, and a building for a two-family residential use may
have one (1) cantilevered dining room hutch for each dwelling unit,
provided that:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(b)
503.
The hutch is not more than 2.1 m (6.89 ft.) in width;
The hutch does not project more than 0.45 m (1.48 ft.) in depth
from the face of the building; and
The hutch feature is only one storey in height.
Where a cantilevered dining room hutch projects beyond the face of a
building, the minimum distance to an abutting lot line as permitted
elsewhere in this Bylaw may be reduced by not more than 0.45 m (1.48
ft.) provided that such reduction shall apply only to the projecting feature.
(5)
The total length of all completely enclosed projections from the face of a building
shall not exceed 50% of the total length of the building wall from which they
project.
(6)
Side yards are not required where a common or party wall shared by two or more
separately owned or operated dwelling units within a building for a Residential
Use coincides with a side lot line and where the land pertaining to each unit or
group of units is a lot of less than 9.0 m (29.53 ft.) in width in an RM zone
existing at the time of adoption of this Bylaw.
(7)
An underground structure may be sited in any portion of a lot, provided that any
part of an underground structure located above finished grade shall be set back not
less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) from every lot boundary. No underground structure shall be
located within 5.0 m (16 ft.) of any land with a grade in excess of 20%.
(8)
Freestanding lighting poles, warning devices, antennas, masts, utility poles, wires,
flag poles, signs and sign structures, except as otherwise limited in other bylaws,
may be sited on any portion of a lot.”
PERMITTED PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
(l)
No residential building shall be located on the same lot as any other residential
building, except as otherwise provided in this bylaw.
(2)
No residential building shall be located on the same lot as any non-residential
building or use, except as otherwise provided in this bylaw.
(3)
Accessory buildings are permitted in all zoning districts subject to Section 50l and
the height, yard setback and other regulations within the zone.
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504.
PARKING OR STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES,
TRAILERS, BOATS OR EQUIPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
TRUCKS,
No commercial vehicle, truck, bus, contractors equipment, mobile home, dismantled or
wrecked automobile, boat, trailer or any similar vehicle, conveyance, craft or equipment
shall be parked, stored, constructed, or dismantled in the open in an RS, RT, or RM zone,
except the following which may be parked or stored (but not constructed or dismantled):
505.
(l)
One truck or commercial vehicle not exceeding 4600 kg. (10,141.1 lbs.) gross
vehicle weight.
(2)
Trucks, commercial vehicles or equipment required for the construction, repair,
servicing or maintenance of the premises.
(3)
One boat or vessel not exceeding a length of 8m (26.2 ft.).
(4)
One recreational trailer, one utility trailer, or one recreational vehicle not
exceeding a length of 8m (26.2 ft.).
SCREENING, LANDSCAPING AND FENCES
(l)
(2)
REQUIRED YARD
(a)
In all zones except A, RS, and RT, all those portions of a required front
yard not used for access driveways shall be fully and suitably landscaped
and properly maintained.
(b)
In RM, C and P zones, any part of a lot not used for building, parking or
loading facilities, or outdoor recreation shall be fully and suitably
landscaped and properly maintained.
(c)
In all zones where the side lot line abuts a lot in an RS, RT or RM zone, or
is separated by a street or lane therefrom, all those portions of a required
side yard not used for permitted parking shall be fully and suitably
landscaped and properly maintained.
(d)
Where the rear line of a lot in an M zone abuts a lot in an RS, RT or RM
zone, or is separated by a lane therefrom, the required rear yard shall be
fully and suitably landscaped and properly maintained.
STORAGE YARD
(a)
No storage area shall be permitted in a required front yard or in any other
required yard abutting a lot in an RS, RT or RM zone, or separated by a
street or lane therefrom.
(b)
Visual screening shall be provided on all sides of a storage area in CS-l
and M zone not facing directly upon the principal building.
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(3)
(4)
506.
PARKING AREAS, LOADING AREAS, AND DISPLAY YARDS
(a)
Any parking area, loading area or display yard shall be separated from an
adjoining street, or from a directly abutting lot in an RS, RT, or RM zone,
by a fully and suitably landscaped and properly maintained strip of not
less than 2m (6.56 feet) in width.
(b)
Visual screening of a 2m (6.56 feet) in height shall be provided and
maintained:
(i)
Where any parking or loading area abuts a lot in an RS, RT or RM
zone, or is separated therefrom by a street or lane, except that
where a parking area abuts a lane, shall be not less than 760 mm
(2.50 feet) nor more than l m (3.28 feet) in height for a distance of
not less than 6 m (l9.69 feet) from all points or ingress and egress
to and from such parking area.
(ii)
Where any display yard abuts a lot in an RS, RT or RM zone, or is
separated therefrom by a lane.
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, visual screen in the form of
fences or walls not exceeding a height of l.2 m (3.94 feet) may be sited on
any portion of a lot and those not exceeding a height of 2.5 m (8.20 feet)
may be sited only to the rear of the required front yard.
(b)
Notwithstanding (4)(a) above, any visual screen (including fences, walls,
hedges, and bushes) that is located adjacent to the intersection of a street
with another street, a street with a lane, or a lane with a lane, may not be
more than 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) in height for a distance of 5 m (16.4 ft.) in each
direction from the intersection.
PROHIBITED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES
The following uses are prohibited in all zones:
(l)
Auto wrecking and auto salvage yards
(2)
A residential use of a lot of less than 0.4 ha (0.99 acres) in size not serviced by
community water and sewer systems
(3)
Adult Entertainment Business
(4)
Escort Services
(5)
Massage Parlours
(6)
Gaming or Gambling Establishments
(7)
Pawnshops
(8)
Cabarets
(9)
Live prize fighting, kickboxing, mud wrestling, exotic dancing, table dancing,
bikini contests, and similar events and activities in Liquor Primary Licensed
Establishments and Food Primary Licensed Establishments.
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(10)
507.
Liquor Retail Outlets, Liquor-Primary and Liquor Primary Club Establishments
are prohibited in all zones except Neighbourhood Commercial (C-2), Community
Commercial (C-3), Town Centre Commercial (C-4), Large Format Commercial
(C-5) and Comprehensive Development (CD) zones only where specified.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING
AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE
(l)
FLOOD
PROOFING
IN
(a)
The provisions of this section shall apply only to those areas designated as
Agricultural Land Reserve pursuant to the provisions of the Land
Commission Act as at June l2th, l974 and shown outlined on Schedule "B"
which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw, and shall continue to
apply to any area in the event that it is removed from the Agricultural
Land Reserve.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
"Natural Boundary" - means the visible high-water mark of any lake,
river, stream, or other body of water where the presence and action of the
water are so common and usual, and so long continued in all ordinary
years, as to mark upon the soil of the bed of the lake, river, stream or other
body of water, a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, in
respect to vegetation, as well as in respect to the nature of the soil itself.
"Watercourse" - is any natural or man-made depression with well-defined
banks and a bed 600 mm (l.97 feet) or more below the surround land
serving to give direction to a current of water at least six months of the
year or having a drainage area of 2.6 km2 (l.0 square mile) or more.
(c)
(d)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, in the area defined in
Schedule "B", no buildings or structures for residential use shall be
constructed, reconstructed, altered or renovated nor shall any mobile home
or modular home be located.
(i)
With the underside of the floor system of any area used for
habitation or in the case of a mobile home or unit the ground level
on which it is located, lower than 600mm (l.97 feet) above the
defined one in two hundred (200) - year flood level for the Fraser,
Pitt and Coquitlam Rivers in the immediate flood hazard area.
Farm buildings excluding dwellings are exempt from this
provision.
(ii)
Within 30 m (98.43 feet) of the natural boundary of the Fraser, Pitt
and Coquitlam Rivers, nor within 7.5 m (24.60 feet) of the inboard
toe of a dyke adjacent to the above rivers, nor within 7.5 m (24.60
feet) of the natural boundary of any other nearby natural
watercourse. If landfill is used to achieve the required elevation no
portion of the landfill slope shall be closer than the above
distance(s) from the natural boundary, and the face of the landfill
slope shall be adequately protected against erosion.
Clause (c) of this section shall not apply:
(i)
To a renovation of an existing building or structure used as a
residence that does not involve an addition thereto.
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(ii)
To an addition to a building or structure used as a residence that
would increase the size of the building or structure by less than
25% of the floor area existing at the date of adoption of this
Bylaw, except in regard to setbacks.
(iii)
To that portion of a building or structure designed or intended for
residential use that is comprised of essentially non-habitable uses
such as carport or garage, storage areas, utility areas or workshops.
(iv)
To an addition to an existing building or structure used as a
residence to be created by raising the existing residence and
creating an area for non-habitable uses underneath.
(v)
To the replacement of an existing building, which is owned by the
same registered owner, or spouse thereof, as at the date of adoption
of this Bylaw provided that the floor area of the replacement
building does not exceed the floor area of the existing building at
the date of adoption of this Bylaw by more than 25% or 110m2
(ll84.26 sq. ft.) whichever is the greater.
Provided, that with the approval of the Deputy Minister of the
Environment, or his designate, these requirements may be reduced.
508.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, only one principal building used for
residential purposes is permitted on a lot.
508A. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTITUTE DWELLING
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, upon compliance with this
section the owner of land in an A-1, RS-1, RS-2, or RS-3 zone may construct a
new single-family dwelling on that land while that owner continues to occupy an
existing dwelling on the same lot.
(2)
Prior to issuance of a building permit for the new dwelling, the owner shall
execute and register a covenant in favour of the City pursuant to Section 215 of
the Land Title Act, prohibiting residential use of the existing dwelling upon
occupancy of the new dwelling and requiring demolition and removal of the
existing dwelling within 21 days of occupancy of the new dwelling. The
covenant shall:
(3)
(a)
Empower the City to enter the land and demolish and remove the existing
dwelling upon failure of the owner to comply with the covenant;
(b)
Require the owner to indemnify the City against any costs incurred by the
City in enforcing the covenant; and
(c)
Be registered in priority to any financial charges on title to the land.
Prior to issuance of a building permit for the new dwelling, the owner shall
deposit with the City security in the amount of $5000.00 for demolition and
removal of the existing dwelling, in the form of cash, a certified cheque or
irrevocable letter of credit.
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509.
510.
511.
STRATA SUBDIVISION
(a)
Where a lot has been subdivided by a strata plan under the Condominium Act,
other than by a bare land strata plan, the regulations of this Bylaw apply to the use
and development of the land on the basis of the lot subdivided by the strata plan,
as if the strata subdivision had not taken place.
(b)
When a residential building has been divided into strata lots, each strata lot in the
building shall be used for only one dwelling unit.
RECREATION AREAS
(a)
Outdoor recreation areas may be located at ground level, on a deck, or on a roof
top. An outdoor recreation area shall have a minimum area of 35.0 m2 (375 sq.
ft.) and a minimum width of 5.5 m (18 ft.).
(b)
Indoor recreation areas may be located on any level of a building and shall have a
minimum area of 20.0 m2 (215 sq. ft.) and a minimum width of 3.5 m (12 ft.).
RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA RATIOS
In the calculation of the floor area ratio of a residential development, entrances, stairwells
and hallways common to more than one dwelling unit, balconies and areas within an
underground structure shall be excluded, notwithstanding the definition of floor area in
Section 101.
512.
ACCESSORY HOME BUSINESSES
(1)
Accessory home businesses in any dwelling unit shall comply with the following
regulations:
(a)
An accessory home business is not permitted in a dwelling unit which
contains an accessory boarding use or a child care use.
(b)
An accessory home business shall not include:
(i)
any manufacturing, welding, or other industrial or light industrial
uses;
(ii)
any activity which produces traffic, noise, vibrations, smoke, dust,
odor, litter, or heat beyond that normally associated with a
dwelling;
(iii) a fire hazard or source of electrical interference;
(iv)
any exterior display or storage of materials or finished products;
(v)
retail sale, renting or leasing of commodities from the premises;
(vi)
commercial food handling and preparation, and catering;
(vii) care, breeding, and boarding of animals (excludes pet grooming
services);
(viii) medical and dental offices or services.
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(2)
(3)
(c)
For the purposes of Section 512, personal services shall be defined as: hair
dressing and other beauty/health services; dressmaking; photography
studio services; massage and physical therapy; personal counseling,
consulting and advising; and other services similar in nature.
(d)
An accessory home business shall be completely enclosed within a
principal dwelling unit and within any garage attached to the dwelling unit,
and shall not be carried on outdoors or in any accessory building.
(e)
An accessory home business shall occupy not more than the lesser of 20%
of the floor area of the dwelling unit (excluding the area of an attached
garage) or 46 square metres (495 square feet).
(f)
For the purposes of the parking or storage of commercial vehicles or
trucks, Section 504 shall apply.
(g)
No more than one accessory home business is permitted in the same
dwelling unit.
In addition to the regulations in 512 (1), the following shall further apply to
accessory home businesses in A, RS, and RT zones:
(a)
No more than three persons shall work in the dwelling unit in connection
with any or all accessory home businesses in that dwelling, and at least
two of the persons shall reside in the dwelling unit.
(b)
Notwithstanding 512 (2)(a) above, tutorial and personal services shall be
restricted to one instructor/service provider per dwelling unit, and a
maximum of three students or clients at any one time.
(c)
Notwithstanding 512 (2)(a) above, pet grooming services shall be limited
to one service provider and a maximum of four pets per day. Outdoor or
overnight boarding of pets is strictly prohibited.
(d)
The principal dwelling in which the accessory home business is being
carried out shall have at least two off-street parking spaces.
(e)
Any or all accessory home businesses, except for tutorial and personal
services shall not receive more than five (5) visits on any day by persons
visiting on business, or making deliveries to or from the premises.
Tutorial services and personal services may receive up to ten (10) business
visitors in a day.
(f)
Visits to accessory home businesses must be within the hours of 8:00 am
to 9:00 pm daily.
In addition to the regulations in 512(1), the following shall further apply to
accessory home businesses in RM and C zones:
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(4)
513.
(a)
No more than two persons shall work in the dwelling unit in connection
with any or all accessory home businesses in that dwelling, and both
persons must reside in the dwelling unit.
(b)
An accessory home business shall take place within the dwelling unit and
not be carried out within any common property in the residential
development.
(c)
Notwithstanding 512(1)(b), 512(1)(c), and 512(3)(a), tutorial, personal
and pet grooming services shall not be permitted.
(d)
An accessory home business shall not receive any visits at any time by
persons visiting on business, or making deliveries to or from the premises.
Notwithstanding Section 512 (1), (2) and (3), Bed and Breakfast businesses are
permitted in RS-1 and RS-3 zones subject to the following regulations:
(a)
A Bed and Breakfast business shall be restricted to a maximum of 2 (two)
bedrooms, not containing cooking facilities, providing temporary rental
accommodation to a maximum of 4 (four) patrons in any single family
residential building.
(b)
The residential character of a single-family residential building containing
a bed and breakfast business shall be maintained.
(c)
The single family residential building must provide two additional offstreet parking spaces which may be on the driveway.
(d)
The person licensed to operate a bed and breakfast business must be the
principal resident of the single-family residential building.
(e)
One additional non-resident employee may be engaged in the operation of
the business.
(f)
No secondary suite or boarders shall be permitted in the building in which
a Bed and Breakfast business is operating.
(g)
A child care facility use is not permitted in a building in which a Bed and
Breakfast business is operating.
SECONDARY SUITES
(1)
Secondary suites shall be permitted in all buildings for one-family residential use
except those within the Riverwood Neighbourhood, whose boundaries are
described in Schedule “C”, which is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw.
(2)
Secondary suites shall be subject to the following:
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
514.
A secondary suite may only be permitted within a building for one-family
residential use containing only one other dwelling unit;
A secondary suite shall have a total floor space of not more than 90 square
metres (969 square feet) in area, and less than 40% of the habitable floor
space of the building in which it is located, whichever is less;
No child care facilities shall be permitted in a building that contains a
secondary suite;
The secondary suite cannot be subdivided from the building it is part of
under the Condominium Act;
A secondary suite shall comply with the standards and requirements for a
dwelling unit used as a secondary suite provided in the British Columbia
Building Code.
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RETURN DEPOTS
Any beverage container return depots located in a C zone shall be subject to the
following:
515.
(1)
The depot may not exceed a gross floor area of 280 square metres (3,014 square
feet);
(2)
All activities, including the preparation of materials for shipment, must be
conducted indoors;
(3)
No outdoor storage of materials or equipment shall be permitted; and
(4)
No breaking or crushing of glass shall be permitted.
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
(1)
The following conditions apply to a child care facility in an RS-1 and RS-3 zone:
(i)
A maximum of 25 children may be cared for at any one time.
(ii)
The building in which the child care facility operates must also be
occupied by a residential use.
(iii) Any required outdoor recreation space shall be provided within a rear yard
that is enclosed by a fence.
(iv)
Child care shall not be permitted in a building that already contains a
secondary suite.
(v)
If the facility is licensed to care for 11 or more children at any one time,
the facility shall be located at least 200 metres (656 feet) away on the same
street, measured between the two closest property lines, from another
facility that cares for 11 or more children and is zoned for residential use.
(vi)
If the facility is licensed to care for 11 or more children at any one time,
the facility shall not be permitted to locate in a cul-de-sac or dead-end
street.
(vii) If the facility accommodates 10 or more persons at any one time, including
all children in care and caregivers, the facility shall comply with the
standards and requirements for assembly use as provided in the British
Columbia Building Code.
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(2)
The following conditions apply to a child care facility in an RS-2 and RT-1 zone:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(3)
The following conditions apply to a child care facility in an RM-1, RM-2, RM-3,
RM-4 and RM-5 zone:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
516.
There must be direct access or egress to the ground level outside of the
building.
Child care may be permitted within an individual dwelling unit provided
that there are no more than 5 children in care at any one time and it is
accessory to a residential use.
Child care may be located within a building or portion of a building that is
not used for residential purposes provided that there are no more than 25
children in care at any one time.
Any outdoor recreation space must be located within yard space that is
enclosed by a fence.
SPECIAL EVENT USE
(1)
517.
A maximum of 8 children may be cared for at any one time.
The building in which the child care facility operates must also be
occupied by a residential use.
Any required outdoor recreation space shall be provided within a rear yard
that is enclosed by a fence.
Child care shall not be permitted in a building that already contains a
secondary suite.
A Special Event Use is permitted in any Agricultural, Commercial,
Industrial or Institutional zone subject to obtaining a Business Licence.
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS
(1)
The following conditions apply to a Liquor Primary Licensed
Establishment use and Liquor Primary Club Licensed Establishment use:
(i)
(ii)
(2)
The patron capacity shall not exceed 125 persons.
One dance floor is permitted provided it does not exceed 30 m2
(323 ft2) or 20% of the floor area of the establishment, whichever
is less.
The following
Establishment:
conditions
apply
to
a
Food
Primary
Licensed
(i)
One restaurant lounge is permitted.
(ii)
The patron capacity of the restaurant lounge shall not exceed:
-20 persons or 20% of the interior dining area capacity, whichever
is less, if the Food Primary Licensed Establishment is located next
to a Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment;
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-40 persons or 20% of the interior dining area capacity, whichever
is less, if the Food Primary Licensed Establishment is not located
next to a Liquor Primary Licensed Establishment.
(iii)
518.
BICYCLE PARKING FACILITY
(1)
(2)
519.
One dance floor is permitted provided it does not exceed 30 m2
(323 ft2) or 20% of the floor area of the establishment, whichever
is less.
Every multiple-family dwelling containing three or more dwelling units
shall provide bicycle parking facilities capable of accommodating the
parking of one bicycle per dwelling unit.
A bicycle parking facility shall have direct access or egress to the ground
level outside of the bicycle parking area.
GREEN ROOFS
(1) Every person constructing a building for a commercial or industrial use
having a Building Area of 5000 sq.m. (53,821 sq.ft.) or more must provide a
Green Roof on at least 75% of the roof area of the building not including any
roof area occupied by mechanical equipment.
(2) The owner of every building having a Green Roof must maintain the planting
media and plant material in accordance with generally accepted landscape
maintenance practices, replacing each as necessary to optimize the storm
water retention capability of the roof.
(3) This section does not apply to any building for which a complete building
permit application was made before the date of First Reading of Port
Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, 1987, No. 2240, Amendment Bylaw, 2006, No.
3569.
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PART VI
REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE AREA, SHAPE, AND
DIMENSIONS OF PARCELS OF LAND
601.
SUBDIVISION DESIGN AND LAYOUT
(l)
Zone
Except as otherwise provided herein, the minimum area, lot width, frontage and
lot depth of lots that may be created by subdivision shall be as follows:
Minimum
Lot
Area
Minimum
Lot
Width
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum
Lot
Depth
Agricultural
A-1
2 ha
30 m
l0% of perimeter
70 m
500 m2
375 m2
4000 m2
740 m2
l000 m2
l000 m2
l000 m2
180 m2
l000 m2
930 m2
l5 m
l2 m
30 m
l8 m
30 m
36 m
30 m
4.87 m
30 m
30 m
9m
7.5 m
10% of perimeter
l2 m
l8 m
24 m
l8 m
4.87 m
l8 m
l8 m
28 m
28 m
30 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
750 m2
500 m2
500 m2
375 m2
930 m2
l000 m2
1200 m2
l8 m
l5 m
l5 m
l0 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
l8 m
l5 m
l5 m
l0 m
30 m
30 m
l0% of perimeter
28 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
30 m
28 m
28 m
l200 m2
3000 m2
930 m2
930 m2
2500 m2
l5 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
30 m
9m
l0% of perimeter
l8 m
18 m
18 m
30 m
70 m
28 m
28 m
28 m
Residential
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RT-1
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-3R
RM-4
RM-5
Commercial
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
CS-l
CS-2
Industrial
M-1
M-2
M-3
M-4
M-5
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Minimum
Lot
Area
Zone
Minimum
Lot
Width
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum
Lot
Depth
Institutional
P-1
P-2
P-3
P-4
P-5
------8 ha
N/A
20,000 m2
---------N/A
30 m
l0% of perimeter
l0% of perimeter
l0% of perimeter
N/A
10% or perimeter
---------N/A
70 m
l5 m
30 m
Waterfront Comprehensive Development
500 m2
WD
602.
20 m
(2)
Notwithstanding the minimum frontages specified in Subsection (1) above, no lot,
except those created under the RM-3R Zone, shall have a frontage less than 15%
of the perimeter of the lot.
(3)
In an RS-l Zone where a parcel of land to be subdivided is occupied by an
existing dwelling, the minimum width and frontage of one of the lots to be created
may be reduced by 20% provided that
(a)
the existing lot width and frontage of the lot to be subdivided is sufficient
to produce the same number of lots, each having lot widths and frontages
not less than the required minimum, as if this provision did not apply;
(b)
the proposed lot to which this width and frontage reduction is applied has
a lot area of not less than 500 m2.
The Approving Officer is delegated the power to exempt a person from the minimum
frontage provided for in this bylaw.
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PART VII - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
70l.
AGRICULTURAL ZONE 1 (A-1)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Agricultural
(b)
One-family residential
(c)
Boarding
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four boarders or one family
(ii)
Shall be within a building for one-family residential use.
(d)
Accessory residential
(e)
Accessory produce sales:
(i)
Shall not exceed a gross floor area of 100 sq. metres (l084.07 sq.
ft.)
(ii)
Shall be limited to one per lot
(iii)
Sale of processed farm products shall not occupy more than one
third of the total area used for all retail sales or 100 sq. metres,
whichever is less.
Providing that:
• The retail sales are clearly ancillary to the farm use on the agricultural
land of which the retail sales are conducted;
• The retail sales are conducted entirely within a farm building, farm
accessory building or structure, or a defined outdoor display area;
• The retail sales do not interfere with, hinder, or otherwise prevent the
farm use on agricultural land adjacent to the agricultural land on which
the retail sales are conducted; and
• Where processed farm products are offered for sale, Farm Products are
also concurrently offered for sale.
(f)
Child care
(g)
Accessory home businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
this Bylaw.
(h)
A Secondary Suite, accessory to a One-family residential use only, subject
to the provisions of Section 513 of this Bylaw.
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(2)
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building for one-family residential use shall not exceed ll m
(36.09 feet) nor two and a half storeys.
(3)
(4)
(6)
(7)
LOT COVERAGE
(a)
Buildings and structures for a residential use shall not exceed a maximum
coverage of 10% of the lot area.
(b)
Buildings and structures for agricultural use shall not exceed a maximum
coverage of 20% of the lot area.
FRONT YARD
(a)
Buildings are structures for a residential use or an accessory produce sale
use shall be sited not less than 7.5 m (24.60 feet) from the front lot line.
(b)
Buildings and structures for agricultural use shall be sited not less than:
(i)
30 m (98.43 feet) from the front lot line.
(ii)
60 m (l96.85 feet) from the front lot line if involving the keeping
of swine or furbearing animals.
SIDE YARD
(a)
Buildings and structures for residential use or accessory produce sales use
shall be sited not less than l.8 m (5.9l feet) from an interior side lot line
and 3.5 m (ll.48 feet) from an exterior side lot line.
(b)
Buildings and structures for an agricultural use shall be sited not less than:
(i)
l5 m (49.21 feet) from an interior side lot line and 30 m (98.43
feet) from an exterior side lot line.
(ii)
45 m (l47.64 feet) from an interior side lot line and 60 m (l96.85
feet) from an exterior side lot line if involving the keeping of
swine or furbearing animals.
REAR YARD
(a)
Buildings and structures for a residential use or accessory produce sales
use shall be sited not less than 7.5 m (24.60 feet) from a rear lot line.
(b)
Buildings and structures for an agricultural use shall be sited not less than:
(i)
l5 m (49.32 feet) from a rear lot line.
(ii)
45 m (l47.64 feet) from a rear lot line, if involving the keeping of
swine or fur bearing animals.
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(8)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF USE
Buildings and structures for an agricultural use shall be sited not less than:
(a)
30 m (98.43 feet) from all sand points, wells, or streams.
(b)
l5 m (49.21 feet) from all buildings for residential use.
(c)
45 m (l47.64 feet) from all buildings for residential use, if involving the
keeping of swine or fur bearing animals.
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PART VIII - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
801.
LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (RS-1)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
One-family residential.
(b)
Boarding:
daslfj
(i)
(ii)
(c)
Personal Care Use:
(i)
(ii)
(2)
Shall be limited to a maximum of two boarders; and
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
Shall be restricted to the care of no more than ten (10) persons in
residence only. The care of non-residents shall not be permitted.
Facilities that provide care to more than six (6) persons in
residence shall not be permitted closer than 300m (984 ft.) from
another Personal Care Use.
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
this Bylaw.
(f)
A Secondary Suite, subject to the provisions of Section 513 of this Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.0 m (29.53 ft) for a building with a
sloping roof of 4 in 12 or greater and 7.5 m (24.60 ft) for a building with any
other type of roof.
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of
40%.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) shall be provided except that
this front yard may be reduced to not less than 6 m (19.7 feet) for one portion of
the principal building, not exceeding 7 m (23 ft) in width nor one storey of 5 m
(16.4 ft) or less in height.
(5)
SIDE YARD
(a)
Interior Side Lot Line
A side yard shall be provided from each interior side lot line of not less
than l0% of the lot width SUBJECT to a minimum requirement of l.2 m
(3.94 ft.) and a maximum requirement of l.8 m (5.9l ft.).
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(b)
Exterior Side Lot Line
A side yard shall be provided from each exterior side lot line of not less
than 20% of the lot width SUBJECT to a minimum requirement of 2.4 m
(7.87 ft.) and a maximum requirement of 3.5 m (11.48 ft.).
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(7)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The floor area ratio of a building shall not exceed 0.50. For the purpose of
calculating floor area the following may be excluded:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(8)
46 m2 (495.15 sq. ft.) of floor area of a garage;
Floor area below the habitable floor elevation;
Floor area of a basement.
BUILDING DEPTH
The depth of a building shall not exceed 50% of the lot depth or 18 m (59.06 ft),
whichever is less.
802.
SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL (RS-2)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
One-family residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(c)
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of two boarders; and
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
Personal Care:
(i)
(ii)
(2)
Shall be restricted to the care of no more than six (6) persons in
residence only. The care of non-residents shall not be permitted.
Shall be permitted only on a lot having an area of not less than 500
m2 (538l.95 ft.).
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
this Bylaw.
(f)
A Secondary Suite, subject to the provisions of Section 513 of this Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.0 m (29.53 ft) for a building with a
sloping roof of 4 in 12 or greater and 7.5 m (24.60 ft) for a building with any
other type of roof.
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(3)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of
40%.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) shall be provided except that
this front yard may be reduced to not less than 6 m (19.7 ft) for one portion of the
principal building, not exceeding 7 m (23 ft) in width nor one storey of 5 m (16.4
ft) or less in height.
(5)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.2 m (3.94 ft.) from an interior side
lot line and not less than 2.4 m (7.87 ft.) from an exterior side lot line.
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(7)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The floor area ratio of a building shall not exceed 0.50. For the purpose of
calculating floor area the following may be excluded:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(8)
46 m2 (495.15 sq. ft.) of floor area of a garage;
Floor area below the habitable floor elevation;
Floor area of a basement.
BUILDING DEPTH
The depth of a building shall not exceed 50% of the lot depth or 18 m (59.06 ft),
whichever is less.
803.
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (RS-3)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Agricultural use excluding mushroom growing, and the keeping of swine,
poultry, furbearing animals or other livestock for commercial purposes.
(b)
One-family residential.
(c)
Boarding:
(i)
(ii)
Shall be limited to a maximum of two boarders, and
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
this Bylaw.
(f)
A Secondary Suite, subject to the provisions of Section 513 of this Bylaw.
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(g)
At Lot 3, District Lot 255, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 22343
(1840 McLean Avenue) only, the following shall also be permitted:
(i)
(2)
Parking Lot
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.0 m (29.53 ft) for a building with a
sloping roof of 4 in 12 or greater and 7.5 m (24.60 ft) for a building with any
other type of roof.
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of
40%.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft) in depth.
(5)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.8 m (5.9l ft.) from an interior side
lot line and not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from an exterior side lot line.
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(7)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The floor area ratio of a building shall not exceed 0.50. For the purpose of
calculating floor area the following may be excluded:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(8)
6 m2 (495.15 sq. ft.) of floor area of a garage;
Floor area below the habitable floor elevation;
Floor area of a basement.
BUILDING DEPTH
The depth of a building shall not exceed 50% of the lot depth or 18 m (59.06 ft),
whichever is less.
804.
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RT-1)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
One-family residential.
(b)
Two-family residential:
(i)
Shall not be permitted closer than l80 m (590.54 ft.) to any other
two-family residential use fronting on the same side of the same
street as measured between the two closest property lines along the
same side of the street upon such properties front; and
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(ii)
Shall not be permitted where any other two-family residential use
is existing within the same cul-de-sac;
Provided that where a property was used for two family residential
use prior to January 29, 1979, and has continued to be so used, the
restrictions provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to that
property.
(c)
(d)
(2)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of two boarders per dwelling unit;
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
Child care facilities:
(i)
Provided that not more than one licenced facility is located on the
property; and
(ii)
Subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed ll m (36.09 ft.).
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures, together shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of
40%.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) except where the
frontage road is 18 m (59.06 ft.) or more in width, the front yard may be reduced
to 6 m (19.69 ft.).
(5)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.8 m (5.9l ft.) from an interior side
lot line and not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from an exterior side lot line.
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft).
(7)
LOCATION OF TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES
A two-family residential use shall be located in a single building. The two
dwelling units may be partially separated provided they are built on a common
foundation or share a common wall.
805.
LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSE (RM-1)
(1)
PERMITTED USES
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(a)
Apartment residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four boarders except that one
additional boarder may be added for each 45 m2 (484.37 sq. ft.) of
lot area in excess of 560 m2 (6027.78 sq. ft.).
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
(c)
Accessory uses.
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Two-family and three-family residential shall be permitted where the lot is
too small to lawfully construct a building for apartment residential under
the provisions of this zone
PROVIDED that all buildings and structures for such use shall be
constructed in accordance with Section 805 (11) of the Bylaw.
(f)
(2)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.5 m (3l.l6 ft) nor three storeys.
(3)
LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT
Lot areas for each dwelling unit shall be not less than 465 m2 (5005.21 sq. ft.).
(4)
USABLE OPEN SPACE
Usable open space shall be provided on the lot for each unit contained in the
apartment building, based on the following ratio:
35 m2 (376.73 sq. ft.) for each 3 bedroom unit
30 m2 (322.9l sq. ft.) for each 2 bedroom unit
20 m2 (215.27 sq. ft.) for each l bedroom unit
l0 m2 (107.64 sq. ft.) for each bachelor unit
45 m2 (484.37 sq. ft.) for each group housing unit
(5)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be as follows:
(6)
(a)
Buildings and structures for Apartment Residential Use together shall not
exceed a lot coverage of 35%.
(b)
All buildings and structures shall not exceed a lot coverage of 40%.
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) in depth.
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(7)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from exterior side
lot lines, and not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from interior side lot lines for a wall
with a window to a habitable room, otherwise the distance shall not be less than
l.8 m (5.9l ft.).
(8)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(9)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
When one wall faces another wall of the same building for Apartment Residential
Use or of another building on the same lot, it shall be sited to provide a
continuous 90 degree horizontal arc, unencumbered by buildings on the same lot,
of radius not less than:
(l0)
(a)
l5 m (49.21 ft.) from the centre of all windows to a living room.
(b)
l2 m (39.37 ft.) from the centre of all windows in a habitable room, other
than a living room.
(c)
4.5 m (l4.76 ft.) from the centre of all windows, from walls, and from
outside corners of buildings.
ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING
If not concealed, shall be sited so that such use is not within an arc of 3 m (9.84
ft.) in radius measured from the nearest habitable room.
(11)
TWO-FAMILY AND THREE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Are permitted under the following conditions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
806.
All buildings and structures together shall not exceed a maximum lot
coverage of 40%.
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.5 m (31.16 ft) nor three
storeys.
The floor area ratio of a building shall not exceed 0.70. For the purposes
of calculating floor area, the following may be excluded:
(i)
the floor area below the habitable floor elevation
(ii)
46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) of floor area of a garage per dwelling
unit
A front yard of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) shall be provided
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) from an
interior side lot line and not less than 3.5 m (11.48 ft.) from an exterior
side lot line
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 5.5 m (18.04 ft.)
Two-family and three-family residential uses shall be located in a single
building. The dwelling units may be partially separated provided they are
built on a common foundation or share a common wall.
LOW DENSITY TOWNHOUSE (RM-2)
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(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Apartment residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four boarders except that one
additional boarder may be added for each 45 m2 (484.37 sq. ft.) of
lot area in excess of 560 m2(6027.78 sq.ft.).
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
(c)
Accessory uses.
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Two-family and three-family residential shall be permitted where the lot is
too small to lawfully construct a building for apartment residential under
the provisions of this zone:
(f)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.5 m (3l.l6 ft.) nor three storeys.
(3)
LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT
Lot area for each dwelling unit shall be not less than 370 m2 (3982.64 sq.ft.).
(4)
USABLE OPEN SPACE
Usable open space shall be provided on the lot for each unit contained in the
apartment building, based on the following ratio:
35 m2 (376.73 sq. ft.) for each 3 bedroom unit
30 m2 (322.9l sq. ft.) for each 2 bedroom unit
20 m2 (2l5.27 sq. ft.) for each l bedroom unit
l0 m2 (107.64 sq. ft.) for each bachelor unit
l0 m2 (l07.64 sq. ft.) for each bachelor unit
45 m2 (484.37 sq. ft.) for each group housing unit.
(5)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be as follows:
(6)
(a)
Buildings and structures for Apartment Residential Use together shall not
exceed a lot coverage of 35%.
(b)
All buildings and structures, shall not exceed a lot coverage of 40%.
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) in depth.
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(7)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from exterior side
lot lines, and not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from interior side lot lines for a wall
with a window to a habitable room, otherwise the distance shall not be less than
l.8 m (5.9l ft.).
(8)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(9)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
When one wall faces another wall of the same building for Apartment Residential
Use or of another building on the same lot, it shall be sited to provide a
continuous 90 degree horizontal arc, unencumbered by buildings on the same lot,
of radius not less than:
(a)
l5 m (49.21 ft.) from the centre of all windows to a living room.
(b)
l2 m (39.37 ft.) from the centre of all windows in a habitable room, other
than a living room.
(c)
4.5 m (l4.76 ft.) from the centre of all windows, from walls, and from
outside corners of buildings.
(l0)
OFF-STREET PARKING
(11)
(a) Accessory off-street parking, if not concealed, shall be sited so that such use
is not within an arc of 3 m (9.84 ft.) in radius measured from the nearest
habitable room.
(b)
TWO-FAMILY AND THREE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Are permitted under the following conditions:
(a)
All buildings and structures together shall not exceed a maximum lot
coverage of 40%.
(b)
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.5 m (31.16 ft) nor three
storeys.
(c)
The floor area ratio of a building shall not exceed 0.70. For the purposes
of calculating floor area, the following may be excluded:
(i)
the floor area below the habitable floor elevation
(ii)
46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) of floor area of a garage per dwelling
unit
(d)
A front yard of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) shall be provided
(e)
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) from an
interior side lot line and not less than 3.5 m (11.48 ft.) from an exterior
side lot line
(f)
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 5.5 m (18.04 ft.)
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(g)
807.
Two-family and three-family residential uses shall be located in a single
building. The dwelling units may be partially separated provided they are
built on a common foundation or share a common wall
TOWNHOUSE (RM-3)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Apartment residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four boarders except that one
additional boarder may be added for each 45 m2 (484.37 sq.ft.) of
lot area in excess of 560 m2(6027.78 sq. ft.).
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building for residential use.
(c)
Accessory uses
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 9.5 m (3l.l6 ft.) nor three storeys.
(3)
LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT
Lot area for each dwelling unit shall be not less than 220 m2 (2367.48 sq. ft.) with
exceptions as listed below:
(a)
(b)
The lot area for each dwelling unit located at 1055 Riverwood Gate shall
be not less than 216.8 m2 (2,333.6 sq. ft.)
The lot area for each dwelling unit located on land legally described
as:
i.
ii.
iii.
Lot 2, Section 6, Township 40, Block 9, New Westminster
District, Plan 9164;
E½ of Lot 3, Section 6, Township 40, Block 9, New
Westminster District, Plan 9164;
W½ of Lot 3, Part SE ¼, and Section 6 Township 40, NWD
Plan 9164.
shall be not less than 300 sq. m (3229.27 sq. ft.) unless the owner
contributes $1500 per dwelling unit proposed to be constructed in
excess of the number of dwelling units that could be developed on the
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land on a 300 sq. m. (3229.97 sq. ft.) of lot area per dwelling unit basis,
to a City reserve fund for the provision of community parks, open
space and recreation facilities, in which case the lot area for each
dwelling unit shall be not less than 220 sq. m (2367.48 sq. ft).
(c)
The lot area for each dwelling unit at 3178 Hastings Street, legally
described as District Lot 380, New Westminster District, Plan 1106 Parcel
B (M55821E), Lot 8 (S&E Parcel A RP21975) and Parcel C (M55821E)
of Lot 9 (S&E Part East of Coquitlam River) shall not be less than 243.1
sq. m. (2,617 sq. ft.) unless the owner
(i)
contributes $5,730 per dwelling unit proposed to be constructed in
excess of the number of dwelling units that could be developed on
the land on a 243.1 sq. m. (2,617 sq. ft.) of lot area per dwelling
unit basis, to a City reserve fund for the provision of social
housing amenities, and
(ii)
(d)
(4)
dedicates 1,062 sq. m. (11,431 sq. ft.) of property fronting
Coquitlam River for a riparian reserve in which case the lot area
for each dwelling unit shall not be less than 197.5 sq. m. (2,126 sq.
ft.) based on a original combined size of the properties of 12,642
sq. m. (136,081 sq. ft.).
The lot area for each dwelling unit on 2560 Pitt River Road, legally
described as Lot A, District Lot 174, Group 1, New Westminster District,
Plan LMP 34067 shall not be less than 220 m2 (2367.48 sq.ft.) per unit
based on an original size of the property of 12,600 m2 (135,600 sq. ft.).
USABLE OPEN SPACE
Usable private open space defined by fences or landscaping shall be provided for
each dwelling unit in an apartment residential building, in accordance with the
following ratios:
35 m2 (376.73 sq. ft.) for each 3 bedroom unit
30 m2 (322.9l sq. ft.) for each 2 bedroom unit
20 m2 (2l5.27 sq. ft.) for each l bedroom unit
l0 m2 (l07.64 sq. ft.) for each bachelor unit
45 m2 (484.37 sq. ft.) for each group housing unit
(5)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be as follows:
(6)
(a)
Buildings and structures for Apartment Residential Use together shall not
exceed a lot coverage of 35%.
(b)
All buildings and structures shall not exceed a lot coverage of 40%.
FRONT YARD
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A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) in depth.
(7)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from exterior side
lot lines and not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) from interior side lot lines for a wall
with a window to a habitable room, otherwise the distance shall be not less than
1.8 m (5.9l ft.).
(8)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(9)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
When one wall faces another wall of the same building for Apartment Residential
Use or of another building on the same lot, it shall be sited to provide a
continuous 90 degree horizontal arc, unencumbered by buildings on the same lot,
of radius not less than:
(l0)
(a)
l5 m (49.21 ft.) from the centre of all windows to a living room.
(b)
l2 m (39.37 ft.) from the centre of all windows in a habitable room, other
than a living room.
(c)
4.5 m (l4.76 ft.)from the centre of all windows, from walls, and from
outside corners of buildings.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a) Accessory Off-Street Parking if not concealed, shall be sited so that such use
is not within an arc of 3 m (9.84 ft.) in radius measured from the nearest
habitable room.
808.
ROW HOUSE (RM-3R)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Row House Use;
(b)
Accessory Uses;
(c)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw; and
(d)
Notwithstanding Section 513, no secondary suite is permitted in this zone.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 12 m (39.37 ft.) or three storeys.
(3)
LOT AREA:
The area of each lot shall be not less than 180 m2 (1,937 sq. ft.).
(4)
LOT WIDTH:
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Lot width shall be not less than 4.87 m. (16 ft.).
(5)
USABLE OPEN SPACE
Each lot shall have a minimum of 40 m2 (430 sq. ft.) of rear yard private open
space defined by fences and landscaping.
(6)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be as follows:
(7)
(a)
The principal building shall not exceed a Lot Coverage of 35%.
(b)
The principal building together with all accessory buildings and structures
shall not exceed a Lot Coverage of 55%.
FLOOR AREA RATIO:
The maximum floor area ratio shall be 1.0.
(8)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 m (10.0 ft.) in depth.
(9)
SIDE YARD
No side yard shall be required, except that:
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.0 m (l0.0 ft.) in width if adjoining
a flanking street or interior side lot line.
(10)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(11) SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
809.
(a)
Minimum building cluster length shall be 19.5 m (64 ft.); and
(b)
Maximum building cluster length shall be 39 m (128 ft.).”
APARTMENT (RM-4)
(1)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Apartment residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four boarders except that one
additional boarder may be added for each 45 m2 (484 sq. ft.) of lot
area in excess of 560 m2 (6028 sq. ft.); and
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a principal residential
building.
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(2)
(c)
Accessory uses.
(d)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(e)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum floor area ratio is 1.0, provided that where required off-street
parking is proposed within a building, including an underground structure, the
maximum floor area ratio is increased by the portion of the required parking so
provided, multiplied by 0.5, to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5.
(3)
RECREATION AREAS
Recreation areas shall be provided on the same lot as the principal residential
building or buildings, as follows:
(a)
3.5 m2 (38 sq. ft.) of outdoor recreation area per dwelling unit; and
(b)
2 m2 (22 sq. ft.) of indoor recreation area per dwelling unit;
provided that recreation areas are not required for residential
developments of less than 10 dwelling units.
(4)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum lot coverage is 35% provided that:
(5)
(a)
Where required off-street parking is constructed within a building,
including an underground structure, the maximum lot coverage is
increased by the portion of required parking so provided, multiplied by
0.15, to a maximum lot coverage of 50%;
(b)
Surface parking, including aisles and driveways, provided outside a
building, including an underground structure, shall not cover more than
15% of the lot; and
(c)
Underground structures may cover up to 95% of the lot, subject to
compliance with all other provisions of this bylaw.
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in depth shall be provided.
(6)
SIDE YARD
Side yards of not less than 3 m (9.84 ft.) in depth are required, provided that a
minimum side yard of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) is required from exterior side lot lines, and
from interior side lot lines for building walls having a window to a habitable
room.
(7)
REAR YARD
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A rear yard of not less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) shall be provided.
(8)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
(a)
(9)
810.
(i)
15 m (49.21 ft.) from the centre of all windows in a living room;
(ii)
12 m (39.37 ft.) from the centre of all windows in a habitable
room, other than a living room; and
(iii)
4.5 m (14.76 ft.) from the centre of all windows, from walls, and
from outside corners of buildings.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a)
(10)
When one wall of a building used for Apartment Residential Use faces
another wall of the same building or of another building on the same lot, it
shall be sited to provide a continuous 90 degree horizontal arc,
unencumbered by buildings on the same lot, of a radius not less than:
If not concealed, accessory off-street parking shall be sited so that such
use is not within an arc of 3m (9.84 ft.) in radius measured from the
nearest habitable room.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
(a)
Principal buildings shall not exceed a height of 12 m (39 ft.) measured
from the natural grade.
(b)
Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of 4.5 m (15 ft.) measured
from the natural grade.
DOWNTOWN APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL (RM-5)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Apartment residential.
(b)
Boarding:
(i)
Shall be limited to a maximum of four sleeping units per lot; and
(ii)
Shall be completely enclosed within a building used only for
residential use.
(c)
Child care facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 515 of this
Bylaw.
(d)
Accessory Home Businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
the Bylaw.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum floor area ratio is 1.0, provided that where required off-street
parking is constructed within a building, including an underground structure, the
maximum floor area ratio is increased by the proportion of the required parking so
provided, multiplied by 1.5, to a maximum floor area ratio of 2.5.
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(3)
RECREATION AREAS
Recreation areas shall be provided on the same lot as the principal building or
buildings, as follows:
(a)
3.5 m2 (38 sq. ft.) of outdoor recreation per dwelling unit; and
(b)
2 m2 (22 sq. ft.) of indoor recreation area per dwelling unit;
provided that recreation areas are not required for residential
developments of less than 10 dwelling units.
(4)
(5)
LOT COVERAGE
(a)
The maximum lot coverage is 35%, provided that where required offstreet parking is constructed within a building, including an underground
structure, the maximum lot coverage is increased by the proportion of the
required parking so provided, multiplied by 0.25, to a maximum lot
coverage of 60%.
(b)
Where surface parking, including aisles and driveways, is provided
outside a building, including an underground structure, it shall not cover
more than 15% of the lot.
(c)
Underground structures may occupy up to 95% of the lot surface, subject
to compliance with all other provisions of this bylaw.
FRONT YARD
(a)
On lots of an area of 1,700 m2 (18,300 sq. ft.) or less, a front yard of not
less than 7.5 m2 (24.60 ft.) in depth is required.
(b)
On lots having an area greater than 1,700 m2 (18,300 sq. ft.) a front yard is
required in accordance with the following table:
Width of Building as
percent of Lot Width
Required Front
Yard Depth
over 50%
41% to 50%
31% to 40%
20% to 30%
less than 20%
.5 x height of building
.45 x height of building
.4 x height of building
.35 x height of building
.3 x height of building
provided that in no case shall the front yard be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in
depth.
(6)
REAR YARD
(a)
For buildings not exceeding six storeys in height, a rear yard is required of
not less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in depth.
(b)
For buildings exceeding six storeys in height, a rear yard is required in
accordance with the following table:
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Width of Building as
percent of Lot Width
Required Rear
Yard Depth
over 50%
41% to 50%
31% to 40%
20% to 30%
less than 20%
.5 x height of building
.45 x height of building
.4 x height of building
.35 x height of building
.3 x height of building
provided that in no case shall the rear yard be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in
depth.
(7)
(8)
(9)
SIDE YARDS
(a)
Where a lot borders on a highway, a side yard shall be provided adjacent
to the highway, and shall be of the same depth as the front yard required
pursuant to this Bylaw.
(b)
For buildings not exceeding six storeys in height side yards shall not be
less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) in depth.
(c)
For buildings exceeding six storeys in height, a yard equal to .3 of the
building height is required on each side of the building. In no case shall
the width of each side yard be less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) nor shall the total
of both side yards be less than 40% of the total width of the building.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
(a)
The height of principal buildings shall not exceed 30 m (98.4 ft.)
measured from the natural grade.
(b)
The height of accessory buildings shall not exceed 4.5 m (15 ft.) measured
from the natural grade.
ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING
Accessory Off-Street Parking shall be provided in accordance with Division 2 of
“Development Management Bylaw, 1987, No. 2242”.
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PART IX - COMMERCIAL ZONES
901.
CORNER STORE (C-l)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Retail sale of groceries, meat, fish and bakery goods within one floor not
exceeding ll2 m2 (l205.56 sq. ft.).
(b)
Accessory one-family use, limited to the proprietor of the premises and his
family, within a commercial building, provided that if located on the same
level as the commercial use, it shall be located behind the commercial use.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 40% of the lot area.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) in depth.
(5)
(6)
SIDE YARD
(a)
A side yard shall be provided of not less than 3.5 m (ll.48 ft.) in width if
adjoining a flanking street or lane.
(b)
Where a lot abuts a lot in RS, RT or RM Zone, a side yard shall be
provided of not less than l.8 m (5.9l ft.) in width.
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 7.5 (24.60 ft.) in depth.
902.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-2)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Retail sale of goods and personal services providing for daily shopping
needs of local NEIGHBOURHOOD residents.
(b)
Business and professional offices.
(c)
Cafes, restaurants and food take-out services (excluding drive-in
restaurants).
(d)
neighbourhood pubs at the following locations subject to the provisions of
Section 516 of this Bylaw:
(i)
Lot J, District Lot 479, New Westminster District, Plan 6505
Except Plan 25314 (Arms Pub)
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(ii)
(iii)
Lot 2, Section 7, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 14996 B6N
R1E (Shark Club)
Lot 1, District Lot 464, New Westminster District, Plan LMP
42862 Except Plan LMS 4193 PH1 (Treehouse Bar and Grill)
(e)
Shopping centres, excluding arcades.
(f)
Computer Centres.
(g)
Commercial education and instruction services.
(h)
Wine making and beer making for domestic purposes. Excludes industrial
wineries and breweries.
(i)
Beverage container return depots, subject to the provisions of Section 514
of this Bylaw.
(j)
Apartment residential, subject to the following conditions:
(1)
Apartment use shall be limited exclusively to storeys above the
first storey of a building.
(2)
No other use shall be permitted in the same storey for apartment
use.
(3)
Apartment use shall be located within a building above all storeys
used for a permitted commercial use.
(4)
Apartment use shall be permitted only where all parking for such
use is concealed parking.
(5)
The location of the storey or storeys for apartment use shall be not
less than 6 m (l9.68 ft.) from the front and exterior side lot lines;
and 7.5 m (24.60 ft.) from the interior lot line for a wall with a
window to a living room and 4.5 m (l4.76 ft.) from a wall with a
window to any other habitable room.
(k)
Child care facilities.
(l)
Parking lots and parking structures, subject to "Development Management
Bylaw, 1987, No. 2242".
(m)
Accessory buildings and uses.
(n)
Accessory home businesses, subject to the provisions of Section 512 of
this Bylaw.
(o)
Liquor Retail Outlet at the following locations:
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(2)
(i)
S.L. 65, Lot 1, District Lot 464, New Westminster District, Plan
LMP 42862 Except Plan LMS 4193 PH1 (2099 Lougheed
Highway), not to exceed a gross floor area of 82.86 sq.m (892
sq.ft.)
(ii)
Lot 403, Section 6, Township 40, New Westminster District Plan
52272 (1436 Prairie Avenue), not to exceed a gross floor area of
376.33 sq.m (4,051 sq.ft.).
(iii)
Parcel 2, District Lot 380, Group 1 New Westminster District, Plan
Reference Plan 76533 (#100-2748 Lougheed Highway), not to
exceed a gross floor area of 1084.32 sq.m (11,672 sq.ft.).
(iv)
Lot J, Block 4, District Lot 479, Group 1, NWD, Plan 6505 (32093285 Coast Meridian Road), not to exceed a gross floor area of
239 m2 (2,573 sq. ft.).
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed l2 m (39.37 ft.) or three storeys.
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 70% of the lot area.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in depth.
(5)
SIDE YARD
No side yard shall be required, except that:
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in width if adjoining
a flanking street or lane.
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
903.
(7)
Outdoor uses other than parking are limited to 25% of the lot area.
(8)
Outdoor storage uses must be screened from external view.
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-3)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
(b)
Uses permitted in C-2
Health service centres
(c)
Care and health centers for household animals, excluding animal
boarding facilities
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(d)
Hotels, subject to the following conditions:
(i)
The lot area is not less than 1400 m2 (15,069.46 sq. ft.); and
(ii)
All sleeping and dwelling units shall be located above the first
storey.
(e)
Retail Stores
(f)
Retail sales, rentals and repairs of musical instruments, parts and
equipment, including accessory services such as instructional and practice
facilities, provided that such services are located within the same building
as the principal use.”
(g)
Theatres
(h)
Mortuaries
(i)
Clubs, auditoriums and lodges located at the following locations:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(j)
neighbourhood pubs at the following locations subject to the provisions of
Section 516 of this Bylaw:
(i)
Lot 1, Plan 3319, LD 36, DL 379, New Westminster District
(Flying Horse Pub)
(ii)
Section 17, New Westminster District Plan 2416/33093, Group 1,
Parts of Lots 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12 Lying South of Dewdney Trunk
Road and Lot 6 All of Blk 10 Plan 2416 and Lots 4 of Blk 13 Plan
2416 and Pcl A of Lots 1-3, 15-18 Blk 13 and 7 and 8 Blk 10 Plan
33093 B6N R1E (Dublin Docks Old Irish Inn)
(iii)
Rem. of Lot 4 lying south of Statutory R/W Plan 68301, Plan
6269, LD 36, DL 232, New Westminster District (Gillnetter Pub)
Lot 271, Plan 55955, LD 36, DL 255, New Westminster District
(Cat and Fiddle Pub)
(iv)
(k)
Liquor Retail Outlet at the following locations:
(i)
(2)
Lots 16 and 17, Plan 1213, LD 36, Block 1, DL 379 New
Westminster District. (Masonic Lodge).
Lot 129, Plan 65842, LD 36, DL 379, New Westminster District.
(Legion Hall).
Lot 3/4, Plan 16910, LD 36, DL 379, New Westminster District
(Elks Hall).
Lot 4, District Lot 232, New Westminster District, Plan 6269, all
that portion of Lot 4 lying south of statutory r/w Plan 68301 (1864
Argue Street), not to exceed a gross floor area of 37.16 sq.m (400
sq.ft.).
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
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The height of a building shall not exceed l2 m (39.37 ft.) nor three storeys.
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 90% of the lot area.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.).
(5)
SIDE YARD
(a)
No side yard shall be required, except that:
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in width if
adjoining a flanking street or lane.
(b)
(6)
Where a side yard is provided when not required by this Bylaw such side
yard shall be not less than 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) in width.
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
(7)
PARKING
Notwithstanding Section 6(r) of the “Development Management Bylaw, 1987,
No. 2242” required off-street parking for the uses located at land legally
described as Lot 271, District Lot 255, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan
55955, being 1979 Brown Street, shall be calculated at a ratio of one (1) parking
stall for every two point one (2.1) seats.
(8)
OUTDOOR PATIO REGULATIONS
Any outdoor patio used for consumption of food and beverages that is accessible
from the restaurant at the location described as Lot 271, District Lot 255, Group
1, New Westminster District Plan 55955, being 1979 Brown Street, may be
enclosed by perimeter screening. A roof may be constructed over the outdoor
patio provided a space of at least 1.2 m. (4 ft.) is left completely open to the
elements between the top of the perimeter screening and the lowest point of the
roof.
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904.
TOWN CENTRE COMMERCIAL (C-4)
(1)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Uses permitted in C-3.
(b)
Liquor Retail Outlet at the following locations:
(i)
Northerly 128 Feet, Lot 13, Block 4, District Lot 379, Group 1
New Westminster District, Plan 1213 (2332 Marpole Street), not to
exceed a gross floor area of 613.14 sq. m (6,600 sq.ft).
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 90% of the lot area.
(3)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in depth.
(4)
SIDE YARD
(a)
No side yard shall be required, except that:
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in width
where a lot adjoins a flanking street or lane.
(b)
(5)
Where a side yard is provided when not required by this Bylaw, such side
yard shall be not less than 3 m (9.84 ft.) in width.
REAR YARD
No rear yard shall be required.
905.
LARGE FORMAT COMMERCIAL (C-5)
(1)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Retail commercial uses occupying a minimum floor area of 464.5 sq. m.
(5,000 sq. ft.);
(b)
Restaurants;
(c)
Recreational facilities and Cinemas;
(d)
Hotels;
(e)
Automobile sales and accessory vehicle servicing by dealership;
(f)
Computer software manufacturing and related technology businesses;
(g)
Street vending cart (provided it is accessory only to a permitted use);
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(h)
Liquor Retail Outlet at the following locations:
i)
(2)
Lot 3, Section B, Block 6 North, Range 1 East, New Westminster
District, Plan LMP 14996 (1097 Nicola Avenue), not to exceed a
gross floor area of 985 sq.m. (10,600 sq. ft.).
BUILDING HEIGHT
A building shall not exceed 10 m. (32.8 ft.) in height.
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 50% of the lot area.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.) except where it abuts
a provincial highway, the front yard shall not be less than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
(5)
SIDE YARD
Side yards of not less than 4. m. (13. ft.) each shall be provided, except that:
(6)
(a)
Where a side yard flanks a street other than a provincial highways, the side
yard setback shall be not less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.); and
(b)
Where a side yard flanks a provincial highway, the side yard setback shall
be not less than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
REAR YARD
A rear yard of not less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.) shall be provided, except where it abuts
a provincial highway the rear yard shall be not less than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
(7)
LANDSCAPING
All landscaping referred to in this section shall comprise a combination of lawn,
plants and trees to British Columbia Nursery Trade Association (BCNTA)
Standards.
(a)
Landscaping shall cover not less than 10% of the lot area.
(b)
Continuous landscaping shall be provided along all property lines. Such
landscaping borders shall be at least 4 m. (13 ft.) in width measured from
the applicable lot line, except that where the property abuts a provincial
highway, the landscape border shall be at least 9 m. (29.5 ft.) in width.
(c)
All properties abutting Dominion and Nicola Avenues, and Fremont Street
shall provide continuous landscaping consisting of:
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(i) A grassed boulevard from the edge of the street or sidewalk to the
property line;
Armstrong Red Maples (Acer Rubrum Armstrongii), Golden Honey Locust
(Robinia pseudoacacia Freecia) or European Hornbean (Carpinus betulus) shall
be used as the street trees spaced at 8 m. (26.3 ft.) centers.
(iii) All street trees shall have a minimum 8 cm (3.14 in.) caliper trunk size
measured 1 m. (3.28 ft.) up from the surrounding grade; and
(iv) Inside the property line of each lot, the grassed boulevard shall
continue as a berm sloped at 1 in 3 to a maximum height of 1 metre
(3.22 ft.). The interior slope of the berm is to be planted with shrubs,
groundcover and coniferous trees 2 m. 6.5 ft.) in height spaced no
further than 6 m. (19.68 ft.) on center.
906.
(d)
Landscaped parking lot islands shall be provided in all parking areas and
shall be a minimum 2 m. (6.56 ft.) in width and a minimum 5.5 m. (18 ft.) in
length. All parking lot islands shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs and
groundcover. Shopping cart storage areas within a parking lot area shall
also be landscaped in a like manner. All loading and storage areas shall be
screened with coniferous trees to a height of not less than 2 m. (6.56 ft.),
shrubs and groundcover. The total area of these parking lot islands shall not
be less than 5% of the parking area where they are located and shall not
include landscaped areas described in Section 7 (b) or (c).
(e)
Continuous landscaping shall be provided adjacent to all buildings except at
entrances, loading, storage and walkways. Such landscape borders shall be
at least 1.2 m. (3.9 ft.) in width. Areas that are not visible from a street or
parking area are not required to be landscaped in this manner.
(f)
Distinct and separate pedestrian paths having a minimum width of 5.5 m.
(18. ft.) shall link parking areas with building entrances. Such paths shall
include pedestrian scaled lighting and be landscaped with trees, shrubs and
groundcover.
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CS-l)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Retail sale, rental and repair of automobiles, motorbikes, light trucks,
trailers, boats, household machines, and small agricultural equipment,
including retail sale of new and reconditioned parts and accessories, but
not including the process of salvaging, wrecking, or preparing parts for
resale.
(b)
Trade contractors, including building, electrical, heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, painting, plumbing, refrigerating, roofing, septic tank, sign
and similar contractors, provided that no manufacturing or assembly of
products takes place on the lot.
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(c) Retail sale of building, home improvement and gardening supplies, including
lumber yards and nurseries.
(d)
Retail sale and repair of household furniture, appliances, tools, and
electronic equipment.
(e)
Retail sales, rentals and repairs of musical instruments, parts and
equipment, including accessory services such as instructional and practice
facilities, provided that such services are located within the same building
as the principal use.”
(f)
Hotels and motor hotels.
(g)
Warehouse retail or supermarkets.
(h)
Beverage container return depots, subject to the provisions of Section 514
of this Bylaw.
(i)
Recreation facilities, including but not limited to bowling alleys,
gymnasiums, dance studios, pools and fitness centres.
(j)
Auction rooms.
(k)
Cafes, restaurants and food catering facilities.
(l)
Mortuaries.
(m)
Public vehicle dispatch, including ambulances, taxis and similar services.
(n)
Care and health centres for household animals, but not including animal
boarding facilities.
(o)
Retail branch facilities for financial institutions.
(p)
Drive-in establishments, limited to uses permitted in this zone.
(q)
Accessory offices to uses permitted in this zone, provided that such offices
are located in the same building as the principal use;
(r)
Accessory off-street parking and accessory loading.
(s)
Wine making and beer making for domestic purposes. Excludes industrial
wineries and breweries.
(t)
Business and professional offices permitted only at 1250 Dominion
Avenue (Lot 56, Plan 1033); 2325 Ottawa Street (Lot B, Plan
LMP37849); and 2310 Ottawa Street (Rem. 4, Plan LMP14996).
(u)
Street vending cart (provided it is accessory only to a permitted use).
(v)
Convenience stores occupying a minimum floor area of 93 m2 (1,000 sq.
ft).
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(w)
(2)
Video retail outlet occupying a minimum floor area of 279 m2 (3,000 sq.
ft.).
ACCESSORY OFFICES
Accessory office uses permitted by subsection (2)(0) shall not occupy more than
50% of the gross floor area of a building.
(3)
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of any principal building shall not exceed 12 m. (39.4 ft.). Accessory
buildings shall not exceed 6 m. (19.7 ft.) in height.
(4)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall occupy not more than 50% of the
surface of the lot.
(5)
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.) shall be provided, except where it
abuts a provincial highway, the front yard shall be not less than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard of not less than 3 m. (9.8 ft.) shall be provided, except:
(7)
(a)
Where it abuts a property designated for Residential or Apartment Use in
the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan or a street other than a
provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be not less than 6 m. (19.7
ft.); and
(b)
Where it abuts a provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be not less
than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
SIDE YARDS
Side yards of not less than 3 m. (9.8 ft.) each shall be provided, except that:
(8)
(a)
One side yard not flanking a street or lane may be reduced to nil, provided
the other side yard has a width of not less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.);
(b)
Where a side yard flanks a street other than a provincial highway or abuts
a property designated for Residential or Apartment Use in the Port
Coquitlam Official Community Plan, the side yard setback shall be not
less than 6 m. (19.7 ft.);
(c)
Where a side yard flanks on a provincial highway, the side yard setback
shall be not less than 9 m. (29.5 ft.).
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE
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Continuous screening with a minimum height of 2 m. (6.6 ft.) shall be provided
along all lot lines adjacent to a property designated for Residential or Apartment
Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan. Required screening shall
extend along the full length of the lot line excluding any required yard adjacent to
a highway.
(9)
LANDSCAPING
All landscaping referred to in this section shall comprise a combination of lawn,
plants and trees planted to British Columbia Nursery Trade Association (BCNTA)
standards.
907.
(a)
Landscaping shall cover not less than 5% of the lot area;
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided along front lot lines and along any rear or
side lot lines abutting a street or property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan. Such
landscaping borders shall be at least 2 m. (6.6 ft.) in width measured from
the applicable lot line, except that when the property abuts a provincial
highway, such landscaping borders shall be at least 3 m. (9.8 ft.) in width.
(c)
Landscaped islands shall be provided in all parking areas facing a street or
intended to be utilized by customers or visitors. The total area of these
landscaped islands shall be not less than 5% of the parking area where
they are located, and shall not include any landscaped area required under
Sections 11(b).
SERVICE STATION (CS-2)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
(2)
Service stations, subject to the following conditions:
(i)
Retail sale of motor fuels directly to users of motor vehicles and
minor repair of passenger vehicles.
(ii)
Screening of not less than 2 m (6.56 ft.) in height shall be provided
and properly maintained along any boundary of the lot which abuts
a lot in an RS, RT, or RM Zone.
(iii)
Motor Fuel service pump island or canopy shall be located not
closer than 4.5 m (l4.76 ft.) to any property line.
(iv)
The entire service area with the exception of those portions to be
landscaped as required by this Bylaw, shall be paved.
(b)
Car wash establishments.
(c)
Convenience stores occupying a maximum floor area of 60 m2 (645 sq. ft.)
accessory to a service station.
(d)
Accessory buildings and uses.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
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(3)
LOT COVERAGE
The maximum coverage shall be 30% of the lot area.
(4)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 9 m (2953 ft.) in depth.
(5)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided on each side of the building of not less than 6 m
(l9.69 ft.) in width.
(6)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than l.5 m (4.92 ft.) in depth.
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PART X - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
1001. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M-l)
(l)
INTENT
To provide a zoning district for a wide range of light industrial uses including
design and manufacture of advanced technology products, research and
development activities, processing, assembly, distribution and repair services.
This district primarily applies to industrial areas adjacent to major roads and in
most cases is separated from residential areas by an M-3 Industrial District or
commercial zoning district.
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
The following uses are permitted:
(i)
Receiving, distribution and trans-shipment of materials and
processed or manufactured products, provided that not more than
25 percent of the area of the lot may be used for outdoor storage or
loading. All storage and loading areas shall be screened from view
from the front and side yard flanking a street by a fence, wall or
landscape screen of a minimum height of 2 metres;
(ii)
Sales of building supplies;
(iii)
Sales and rental of machinery and equipment, parts, trucks and
truck trailers;
(iv)
Scientific or technological research related to computer, electronic,
electrical, communications or similar equipment, devices or
services, chemical, pharmaceutical or medical materials or
preparations;
(v)
Design, processing or manufacture of information technologies,
biotechnologies and energy and environmental technologies,
including, but not limited to: electronics; electrical products;
computer hardware, computer programming and software
development, telecommunications systems, devices or similar
equipment; precision engineering and robotics; pharmaceutical
preparations or materials; medical devices; batteries and fuel cells;
(vi)
Production or rehearsal studios for radio, television, motion picture
productions;
(vii)
Offices accessory to the uses listed in (i) to (vi) above; and
(viii) Auction houses.
(ix)
(b)
Courier services including accessory dispatch offices.
The following uses are permitted only when sited and completely enclosed
with a building:
(i)
Warehousing and indoor storage;
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(ii)
Manufacturing, finishing, fabrication, processing and packaging;
(iii)
Servicing and repairs of machines, equipment and vehicles;
(iv)
Commercial indoor recreation uses; provided that the building
where the commercial indoor use is located, is protected by fire
sprinklers;
(v)
Trade schools; and
(vi)
Municipal buildings, public and private utilities.
(vii)
Restaurant/café use not exceeding 74.32 m2 (800 sq. ft.) in gross
floor area.
(viii) Offices for engineers, surveyors and architects not to exceed 130
m2 (1,400 sq. ft.) in size are permitted only at 1180 Kingsway
Avenue (Lot 1, Plan 80790); and
(ix)
A caretaker’s dwelling unit for indoor storage uses subject to:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
a.
b.
(x)
(3)
A maximum of one (1) dwelling unit;
The dwelling unit is to be contained within the principal
building;
The dwelling unit is to be occupied by the owner or
owner’s employee for the protection of the businesses
permitted on the lot;
That the dwelling unit has a maximum floor area that is the
lesser of:
140 m2 (1,507 sq. ft.) or;
33% of the total floor area of the principal building within
which the dwelling unit is contained.
Wine making and beer making for domestic purposes.
LOCATION AND EXTENT OF PERMITTED USES
(a)
Accessory offices shall be limited to a total of 30 percent of the gross floor
area of the building on a lot.
(b)
Not more than 25 percent of the surface area of a lot may be used for
outdoor display of goods for sale.
(c)
Accessory retail sales and display of goods produced on site shall not
exceed 20% of the gross floor area of a business.
(d)
The treatment of medical waste is restricted as follows:
(i)
The maximum floor space used for this use is 1,000 m2;
(ii)
The maximum volume of waste treated is 5,000 Kg per day;
(iii) No out-of-province waste may be treated;
(iv)
The storage capacity of a facility is limited to 15,000 kg; and
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(v)
(4)
Open drains on the plant floor leading to the storm water drain are
not permitted.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
On a lot in a M-1 Zoning District:
(a)
All buildings and structures together shall not occupy more than 60
percent of the surface area of the lot.
(b)
A minimum front yard depth of 6 metres (l9.7 feet) is required, and:
No building, structure, or loading is permitted in the front yard;
and
(ii)
The front yard shall be landscaped with a minimum of l tree per
each l0 metres square of required front yard area.
(c)
A minimum rear yard depth of 3 meters (9.8 feet) is required, provided
that where the rear yard of a lot abuts a residential zoning district the rear
yard shall be a minimum depth of 9 metres (29.5 feet).
(d)
Where the rear yard abuts or is separated by a lane from a lot in a
residential or institutional zoning district a rear yard shall be fenced by a
fence of a minimum height of 2 metres.
(e)
Where a lot abuts a lot in a residential zoning district:
(f)
(5)
(i)
(i)
A side yard of a minimum depth of 6 metres shall be provided on
the side of the lot abutting the residentially zoned lot; and
(ii)
The required side yard shall be fenced or landscaped, along the
abutting property line, to a minimum height of 2 metres.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(i)
All loading areas and truck parking areas shall be enclosed and
concealed from view from Broadway, Coast Meridian, Davies,
Huntington, Kingsway, McLean, and Tyner Streets where they
abut the lot by building walls, fences, landscaping, or a
combination thereof, to minimum height of 2 metres; and
(ii)
Overhead doors and docking facilities shall be restricted to the
portion of a building adjoining the rear or side yard.
NOTES
(a)
All uses in this district shall be carried out in compliance with the City of
Port Coquitlam Nuisance Bylaw.
(b)
The operation of all uses shall comply with environmental and public
health performance standards of the Provincial Government. If there is
uncertainty, whether a development proposed in a rezoning application
may conflict with these standards, the application may be referred to the
appropriate Provincial Department for clarification before approval is
considered.
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1002. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M-2)
(l)
INTENT
To provide a district for those manufacturing, processing, assembly, distribution,
service and repair uses which carry out a portion of their operation outdoors or
require outdoor storage. This district to the interior of industrial areas along
collector and industrial roads so that in most cases the permitted uses are
separated from arterial roads and commercial areas by less intensive industry.
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
(b)
(3)
The following uses are permitted generally:
(i)
Transshipment of raw materials and processed or manufactured
goods and outdoor storage, all outdoor storage of goods shall be
screened from view from the front yard and a side yard flanking a
street by a fence, wall or landscape screen of a minimum height of
2 metres;
(ii)
Servicing and repairs of machines and heavy equipment;
(iii)
Sales and rental of machines and equipment; and
(iv)
Warehousing of raw materials and processed or manufactured
goods.
The following uses are permitted only when sited and completely enclosed
within a building:
(i)
Manufacturing, finishing, fabrication, processing and packaging;
(ii)
Servicing and repairs of vehicles;
(iii)
Sales of unprocessed or partly processed goods;
(iv)
Accessory offices; and
(v)
Municipal buildings, public and private utilities.
(vi)
Warehousing and indoor storage.
(vii)
Restaurant/café use not exceeding 74.32 m2 (800 sq. ft.) in gross
floor area
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
On a lot in a M-2 Zoning District:
(a)
All buildings and structures together shall not occupy more than 60
percent of the surface area of the lot.
(b)
A minimum front yard depth of 6 metres (l9.7 ft.) is required, and:
(i)
The front yard shall be landscaped with one tree of a minimum
height of 2 metres per every l0 square metres of front yard area;
and
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(ii)
(4)
No loading or storage shall be permitted in the front yard.
(c)
A minimum rear yard depth of 3 metres (l0 feet) is required.
(d)
A minimum side yard of 3 metres (l0 feet) in width is required provided
that:
(i)
One side yard not flanking a street or lane may be reduced to nil,
provided that the other side yard has a width of not less than 6
metres (l9.7 feet); and
(ii)
In the case of a lot abutting two streets, the side yard along the
flanking street shall not be less than 4 metres (l3.l feet) in width,
and shall be landscaped and used in accordance with subsection (3)
(b) (i) and (ii).
NOTES
(a)
All industrial uses in this district shall be carried out in compliance with
the City of Port Coquitlam Nuisance Bylaw.
(b)
The operation of all uses shall comply with the environmental and public
health performance standards of the Provincial Government. If there is
uncertainty whether a development proposed in a rezoning application
may conflict with these standards, the application may be referred to the
appropriate Provincial Department for clarification before approval is
considered
(c)
The treatment of medical waste is restricted as follows:
.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
The maximum floor space used for this use is 1,000 m2;
The maximum volume of waste treated is 5,000 Kg per day;
No out-of-province waste may be treated;
The storage capacity of a facility is limited to 15,000 kg;
Open drains on the plant floor leading to the storm water drain are
not permitted.
1003. CLEAN INDUSTRIAL (M-3)
(1)
INTENT
To provide a high-quality setting for light industrial and related uses and to serve
as a transition between industry and nearby commercial, residential or agricultural
uses.
(2)
USES PERMITTED
The following uses are permitted:
(a)
Light industrial;
(b)
Processing and finishing of manufactured goods, including wholesale
cleaning and laundry establishments excluding the treatment of medical
waste.
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(3)
(c)
Warehousing, storage, distribution and delivery of goods.
(d)
Wholesale warehouse and accessory retail sales.
(e)
Laboratories and scientific and technical research establishments.
(f)
Trade, technical, professional and vocational schools.
(g)
Offices used by municipal, provincial or federal governments, utility
companies, engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
(h)
Auction rooms.
(i)
Accessory offices to uses permitted in this zone; provided that such offices
are located in the same building as the principal use and do not occupy
more than 60% of the gross floor area of that building.
(j)
Accessory off-street parking and accessory loading.
(k)
Wine making and beer making for domestic purposes. Excludes industrial
wineries and breweries.
(l)
Restaurant/café; not exceeding 74.32 m2 (800 sq. ft.) in gross floor area.
(m)
One restaurant/café; not exceeding 140m2 (1500 sq. ft.) in gross floor area
are permitted only in the 0.63 ha (1.56 ac) portion of Lot 3, Except part
dedicated by road on Plan LMP 22527, Section 18, Block 6 North Range 1
East, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 1496 (1320 Kingsway
Avenue).
SITING OF USES
All permitted uses, other than accessory off-street parking and accessory loading,
shall be completely enclosed within a building.
(4)
ACCESSORY RETAIL SALES
Sales and display areas for a retail sales use accessory to a wholesale warehouse
use shall be located in the principal wholesale warehouse building and shall not
exceed 20% of the gross floor area occupied by the business carrying on the
wholesale warehouse use.
(5)
MINIMUM AREA – OFFICE USES
Offices uses permitted by Subsection (2)(g) shall occupy a minimum of 140 m2
(1500 sq. ft.) of floor area for each agency or business.
(6)
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of any principal building shall not exceed 12 m (39.4 ft.). Accessory
buildings shall not exceed 6 m (19.7 ft.) in height.
(7)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 1.0, provided that where required offstreet parking is located underground or within a structure, the maximum floor
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area ratio shall be increased by the proportion of the required parking so provided,
multiplied by 0.6, to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.6.
(8)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not occupy more than 50% of the
surface of the lot.
(9)
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.) shall be provided, except where it abuts
a provincial highway, the front yard shall be not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.).
(10)
REAR YARD
A rear yard of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) shall be provided, except:
(11)
(a)
Where it abuts a property designated for Residential or Apartment Use in
the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan or a street other than a
provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be not less than 6 m (19.7
ft.); and
(b)
Where it abuts a provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be not less
than 9 m (29.5 ft.).
SIDE YARDS
Side yards of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) each shall be provided, except that:
(12)
(13)
(a)
One side yard not flanking a street or lane may be reduced to nil, provided
the other side yard has a width of not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(b)
Where a side yard flanks a street other than a provincial highway or abuts
a property designated for Residential or Apartment Use in the Port
Coquitlam Official Community Plan, the side yard setback shall be not
less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(c)
Where a side yard flanks a provincial highway, the side yard setback shall
be not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.).
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a)
Accessory off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with regulations of this Bylaw and of "Development
Management Bylaw, No. 2242", as amended from time to time.
(b)
Accessory off-street parking shall not be permitted within the 6 m (19.7
ft.) required front yard setback immediately adjacent to the front lot line or
within the 6 m (19.7 ft.) required side yard setback immediately adjacent
to a side lot line flanking a street.
(c)
Surface off-street parking shall occupy not more than 55% of the lot area.
OFF-STREET LOADING
Accessory off-street loading shall not be permitted within any required front yard
or side yard flanking a street or park.
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(14)
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE
(a)
All parking and loading areas facing onto a street, provincial highway or
park, shall be screened from view by building walls, fences, landscaping or
a combination thereof, with a minimum height of 2 m (6.6 ft.).
(b)
Continuous screening with a minimum height of 2 m (6.6 ft.) shall be
provided along all lot lines immediately adjacent to a property designated
for Residential or Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official
Community Plan. Required screening shall extend along the full length of
the lot line excluding any required yard adjacent to a highway.
(c)
Overhead doors and loading facilities shall be located at the rear of
buildings, or at the sides of buildings not facing a street or park.
(15) LANDSCAPING
All landscaping referred to in this section shall comprise a combination of lawn,
plants and trees planted to British Columbia Nursery Trade Association
(B.C.N.T.A.) standards.
(a)
Landscaping shall cover not less than 5% of the lot area;
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided along front lot lines and along any rear or
side lot lines abutting a street or property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan. Such
landscaping borders shall be at least 4 m (13.1 ft.) in width measured from
the applicable lot line, except that where the property abuts a provincial
highway, such landscaping borders shall be at least 7 m (23.0 ft.) in width.
(c)
Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to all building walls facing a street
or park. Such landscaping borders shall be at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) in width.
(d)
Landscaped islands shall be provided in all parking areas facing a street or
intended to be utilized by customers or visitors. The total area of these
landscaped islands shall be not less than 5% of the parking area where
they are located, and shall not include any landscaped area required under
Sections 11(b) or 11(c).
(e)
Notwithstanding Section 505(1)(a), Section 1003(12)(b), and paragraph
(b) of this subsection, parking areas may be located in required front and
side yards provided that landscaping borders at least 3 m (9.8 feet) are
maintained adjoining each street and residential zone, and provided that
the total landscaped area between the property lines and the buildings is
not decreased below the area which would be required if this exemption
did not exist. This exemption is not applicable to required yards adjacent
to provincial highways.
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(16)
NOTES
The operation of all uses shall comply with any environmental and public health
performance standards of the Provincial and Federal Government.
1004. BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL PARK (M-4)
(1)
INTENT
To provide a high-quality setting for low impact industrial, warehouse retail and
large office uses.
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Processing and finishing of manufactured goods except the treatment of
medical waste.
(b)
Warehousing, storage and distribution of manufactured or processed
products;
(c)
Wholesale and warehouse retail sales;
(d)
Mail delivery business, sorting and distribution plant;
(e)
Automotive sales and accessory automotive service;
(f)
Accessory retail sales;
(g)
Laboratories and scientific and technical research establishments;
(h)
Trade, technical, professional and vocational schools;
(i)
Business, professional and technical offices;
(j)
Restaurants and similar uses provided that all such uses combined shall
not occupy more than 50% of the gross floor area of the building.
(k)
Indoor recreation uses including fitness centres, mini-golf, racquet sports
and similar uses, provided that the minimum area occupied by each
individual indoor recreation use is at least 550 m2 (5,920 sq. ft.);
(l)
Hotel and convention centres;
(m)
Passenger or tourist bus terminals, but maintenance facilities for buses are
prohibited in this zone;
(n)
Accessory offices to uses permitted in this zone, provided that such offices
are located in the same building as the principal use;
(o)
Accessory child care services, provided that they are located within a
principal building;
(p)
Street vending cart (provided it is accessory only to a permitted use).
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(3)
SITING OF USES
All permitted uses, other than accessory off-street parking and accessory loading,
shall be completely enclosed within a building.
(4)
AUTOMOTIVE SALES USE
For automotive sales and accessory service use permitted by subsection (2)(e):
(5)
(a)
All display of vehicles for sale and all service and storage of vehicles in
disrepair shall be enclosed within a building;
(b)
Areas used for outdoor storage of vehicles for sale shall not exceed 25%
of the lot area and shall be concealed from every street and park by a 2 m
(6.6 ft.) screen of fencing and landscaping.
ACCESSORY RETAIL SALES
Sales and display areas for an accessory retail sales use shall be located in the
principal building and shall not exceed 20% of the gross floor area of the
building.
(6)
OFFICE USES - MINIMUM AREA
Office uses permitted by subsection (2)(i) shall occupy a minimum of 550 m2
(5,920 sq. ft.) of floor area for each agency or business.
(7)
INDOOR RECREATION USES - MINIMUM AREA
Indoor recreation uses permitted by subsection (2)(k) shall occupy a minimum of
550 m2 (5,920 sq. ft.) of floor area for each individual recreation use.
(8)
ACCESSORY OFFICES
Accessory office uses permitted by subsection (2)(n) shall not occupy more than
60% of the gross floor area of a building.
(9)
ACCESSORY CHILD CARE SERVICES
Accessory child care services permitted by subsection (2)(o) shall not occupy
more than 20% of the gross floor area of a building.
(10)
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of buildings shall not exceed 30 m (98.4 ft.).
(11)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 1.0, provided that where required offstreet parking is located underground or within a structure, the maximum floor
area ratio may be increased by the proportion of the required parking so provided,
multiplied by 0.6, to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.6.
(12)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not occupy more than 50% of the
surface of the lot.
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(13)
(14)
FRONT YARD
(a)
A front yard of not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.) shall be required, except where
it abuts a provincial highway, the front yard shall be not less than 9 m
(29.5 ft.).
(b)
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the front
yard setback for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5 m
(1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
REAR YARD
(a)
(b)
(15)
(i)
Where it abuts a property designated for Residential or Apartment
Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan or a street
other than a provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be not
less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(ii)
Where it abuts a provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be
not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.);
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the rear
yard setback for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5 m
(1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
SIDE YARD
(a)
(b)
(16)
A rear yard of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) shall be required, except
Side yards of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) each shall be required; except
(i)
Where a side yard flanks on a street other than a provincial
highway or abuts a property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan,
the side yard setback shall be not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(ii)
Where a side yard flanks a provincial highway, the side yard
setback shall be not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.);
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the side
yard setbacks for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5
m (1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
OFF-STREET PARKING
(a)
Accessory off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with regulations of this Bylaw and of "Development
Management Bylaw, No. 2242", as amended from time to time.
(b)
Accessory off-street parking shall not be permitted within the 6 m (19.7
ft.) required front yard setback immediately adjacent to the front lot line or
within the 6 m (19.7 ft.) required side yard setback immediately adjacent
to a side lot line flanking a street. Parking may be located within any
additional front and side yard setback.
(c)
Surface off-street parking shall occupy not more than 55% of the lot area.
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(17) OFF-STREET LOADING
Accessory off-street loading shall not be permitted within any front yard setback
or side yard setback flanking a street or park.
(18)
(19)
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE
(a)
All parking areas facing onto a street, provincial highway or park shall be
screened from view by building walls, fences, berming, landscaping or a
combination thereof, with a minimum height of 1 m (3.3 ft.).
(b)
Continuous screening, in the form of building walls. fences, berming,
landscaping or a combination thereof, with a minimum height of 2 m (6.6
ft.) shall be provided along all property lines that abut a property
designated for Residential or Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam
Official Community Plan. Required screening shall extend along the full
length of the lot line excluding any required yard adjacent to a highway.
(c)
Overhead doors and loading facilities shall be located at the rear of
buildings, or at sides of buildings not facing a street or park.
LANDSCAPING
All landscaping referred to in this section shall comprise a combination of lawn,
plants and trees planted to British Columbia Nursery Trade Association (BCNTA)
standards.
(a)
Landscaping shall cover not less than 5% of the lot area;
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided along front lot lines and along any rear or
side lot lines abutting a street or property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan. Such
landscaping borders shall be at least 4 m (13.1 ft.) in width measured from
the applicable lot line, except that when the property abuts a provincial
highway, such landscaping borders shall be at least 7 m (23.0 ft.) in width.
(c)
Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to all building walls facing a street
or park. Such landscaping borders shall be at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) in width.
(d)
Landscaped islands shall be provided in all parking areas facing a street or
intended to be utilized by customers or visitors. The total area of these
landscaped islands shall be not less than 5% of the parking area where
they are located, and shall not include any landscaped area required under
Sections 19(b) or 19(c).
(t) Notwithstanding Section 505(1)(a), Section 1004(16)(b) and paragraph (b) of
this subsection, parking areas may be located in required front and side yards
provided that landscaping borders at least 3 m (9.8 feet) are maintained
adjoining each street and residential zone, and provided that the total
landscaped area between the property lines and the buildings is not decreased
below the area which would be required if this exemption did not exist. This
exemption is not applicable to required yards adjacent to provincial highways.
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(20)
NOTES
The operation of all uses shall comply with any environmental and public health
performance standards of the Provincial and Federal Government.
1005. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARK (M-5)
(1) INTENT
To provide a high quality setting for advanced technology business parks in
areas adjacent to high amenity commercial districts.
(2) USES PERMITTED
(a)
Design, processing, manufacture, storage and distribution of information
technologies, biotechnologies and energy and environmental technologies,
including, but not limited to:
(i) Electronics
(ii) Electrical products
(iii) Computer hardware, computer programming and software
development, and accessory products
(iv) Telecommunications systems, devices or similar equipment
(v) Precision engineering and robotics
(vi) Pharmaceutical preparations or materials
(vii) Medical devices
(viii) Batteries and fuel cells
(b)
Laboratory for scientific or technological research related to the uses
permitted in 2(a);
(c)
Photo finishing or Photography Laboratory;
(d)
Trade, technical, professional and vocational schools;
(e)
Production or rehearsal studios for radio, television, motion picture,
theater, dance and similar productions;
(f)
Office, limited to Information Technology, e.g. the development or
production of computer software and the design or research of computer,
electrical, electronic, or communications equipment and similar products;
(g)
Business Offices having a minimum size of 140 sq. m. (1500 sq. ft.),
excluding real estate, insurance, travel and ticket agencies, medical and
dental offices;
(h)
Accessory child care services, to be located in the same building as the
principal use;
(i)
Indoor recreation uses; and
(j)
Restaurant/café use not exceeding 74.32 m2 (800 sq. ft.) in gross floor
area.
(3) SITING OF USES
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All permitted uses, other than accessory off-street parking and accessory
loading, shall be completely enclosed within a building.
(4) HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of buildings shall not exceed 30 m (98.4 ft.)
(5) FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum permitted floor area ratio shall not exceed 1.0, subject to the
following:
(a)
For uses listed under section 2 from (a) to (g) inclusive, the maximum
floor area ratio shall be 1.0, except where required off-street parking is
located underground or within a structure, the maximum floor area ratio
may be increased by the proportion of the required parking so provided,
multiplied by 0.6, to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.6.
(b)
Accessory childcare services permitted by subsection (2)(k) shall not
occupy more than 20% of the gross floor area of a building.
(6) LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures together shall not occupy more than 50% of the
surface of the lot.
(7) FRONT YARD
(a)
A front yard of not less than 6 m; (19.7 ft. shall be required, except where
it abuts a provincial highway, the front yard shall be not less than 9 m
(29.5 ft.).
(b)
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the front
yard setback for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5 m
(1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
(8) REAR YARD
(a)
A rear yard of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) shall be required, except
(i)
Where the rear yard abuts a property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan or a
street other than a provincial highway, the rear yard setback shall be
not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(ii) Where the rear yard abuts Dominion Avenue or Nicola Avenue, the
rear yard setback shall not be less than 6 m;
(iii) Where the rear yard abuts a provincial highway, the rear yard
setback shall be not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.).
(b)
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the rear
yard setback for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5 m
(1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
(9) SIDE YARD
(a)
Side yards of not less than 3 m (9.8 ft.) each shall be required, except
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(b)
(i)
Where a side yard flanks on a street other than a provincial highway
or abuts a property designated for Residential or Apartment Use in
the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan, the side yard setback
shall be not less than 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(ii)
Where a side yard flanks a provincial highway, the side yard setback
shall be not less than 9 m (29.5 ft.)
If all or a portion of a building exceeds 12 m (39.4 ft.) in height, the side
yard setbacks for those portions of the building shall be increased by 0.5 m
(1.6 ft.) for each additional 1 m (3.3 ft.) in height.
(10) OFF-STREET PARKING
(a)
Accessory off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with regulations of this Bylaw and of “Development
Management Bylaw, No. 2242”, as amended from time to time.
(b)
Accessory off-street parking shall not be permitted within the 6 m (19.7
ft.) required front yard setback immediately adjacent to the front lot line or
within the 6 m (19.7 ft.) required side yard setback immediately adjacent
to a side lot line flanking a street. Parking may be located within any
additional front and side yard setback.
(c)
Surface off-street parking shall occupy not more than 55% of the lot area.
(11) OFF-STREET LOADING
Accessory off-street loading shall not be permitted within any front yard setback
or side yard setback flanking a street or park.
(12) DESIGN AND APPEARANCE
(a)
All parking areas facing onto a street, provincial highway or park shall be
screened from view by building walls, fences, berming, landscaping or a
combination thereof, with a minimum height of 1 m (3.3 ft.).
(b)
Continuous screening, in the form of building walls, fences, berming,
landscaping or a combination thereof, with a minimum height of 2 m (6.6
ft.) shall be provided along all property lines that abut a property
designated for Residential or Apartment use in the Port Coquitlam Official
Community Plan. Required screening shall extend along the full length of
the lot line excluding any required yard adjacent to a highway.
(c)
Overhead doors and loading facilities shall be located at the rear of
buildings, or at sides of buildings not facing a street or park.
(13) LANDSCAPING
All landscaping referred to in this section shall comprise a combination of lawn,
plants and trees planted to British Columbia Nursery Trade Association
(BCNTA) standards.
(a)
Landscaping shall cover not less than 5% of the lot area;
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(b)
Landscaping shall be provided along front lot lines and along any rear or
side lot lines abutting a street or property designated for Residential or
Apartment Use in the Port Coquitlam Official Community Plan. Such
landscaping borders shall be at least 4 m (13.1 ft.) in width measured from
the applicable lot line, except that when the property abuts a provincial
highway, such landscaping borders shall be at least 7 m (23.0 ft.) in width.
(c)
Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to all building walls facing a street
or park. Such landscaping borders shall be at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) in width.
Landscaped islands shall be provided in all parking areas facing a street or
intended to be utilized by customers or visitors. The total area of these
landscaped islands shall be not less than 5% of the parking area where they
are located, and shall not include any landscaped area required under
Sections 19(b) or 19(c).
(d)
Notwithstanding Section 505(1)(a), Section 1004(16)(b) and paragraph (b)
of this subsection, parking areas may be located in required front and side
yards provided that landscaping borders at least 3 m (9.8 feet) are
maintained adjoining each street and residential zone, and provided that
the total landscaped area between the property lines and the buildings is
not decreased below the area which would be required if this exemption
did not exist. This exemption is not applicable to required yards adjacent
to provincial highways.
(14) NOTES
The operation of all uses shall comply with any environmental and public health
performance standards of the Provincial and Federal Government.
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PART XI - INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
1101. PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (P-1)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Civic.
(b)
Public Service:
Shall be housed completely within an enclosed building which shall not
exceed a height of l2 m (39.37 ft.).
(c)
Child Care
(d)
Living accommodation for a caretaker or watchman, where
accommodation is essential to the operation of the facility such
accommodation shall be:
(e)
(i)
Located within a principal building housing a permitted
institutional use;
(ii)
Limited to the caretaker or watchman, and not used for family
accommodation.
(iii)
An integral part of the principal building and included in the
building plans thereof.
(iv)
Fully separated from the institutional use by walls, partitions or a
floor; and
(v)
Provided with an entrance separate from that of the institutional
use.
Parking Lots:
(i)
(f)
Shall not occupy more than 95% of the lot area.
Parking Structures:
subject to Section 35 of this Bylaw.
(g)
(h)
Accessory structures and uses
Uses permitted in Community Commercial (C-3) at the following
location:
Lot B, District Lot 379, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan
BCP20052 (Leigh Square Community Arts Village).
.
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(2)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 40% of the
lot area, unless otherwise specified.
(3)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
(4)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided on each side of the building of not less than 6 m
(l9.69 ft.) in width.
(5)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
1102. PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL (P-2)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Uses as permitted in P-1 zone, except parking lot and structure use.
(b)
Assembly permitted only on a site not less than 560 m2 (6027.78 sq. ft.).
(c)
Personal care.
(d)
Child care.
(e)
Accessory structures and uses.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed l2 m (39.37 ft.).
(3)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 40% of the
lot area.
(4)
FLOOR AREA RATIO
All buildings and structures together for Personal Care Use shall not exceed a
total floor area ratio of 1.0.
(5)
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
(6)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided on each side of the building of not less than 6 m
(l9.69 ft.) in width.
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(7)
REAR YARD
A rear yard shall be provided of not less than 6 m (l9.69 ft.) in depth.
1103.
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL (P-3)
(l)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Golf Course.
(b)
Driving Ranges.
(c)
Accessory buildings and uses.
(d)
Lounges at the following locations subject to the provisions of Section
516 of this Bylaw:
(i)
(2)
(3)
Lot 20, Section 4, New Westminster District, Plan 4318 B6N R1E
(Carnoustie Golf and Racquetball Club)
CONDITIONS OF USE
(a)
Golf course fairways and driving ranges shall be situated and designated
so golf balls do not create a nuisance or a danger to underbrush abutting
property.
(b)
Lights shall not be mounted so as to direct glare onto any housing or
public roadway.
(c)
Fencing to control stray golf balls shall be constructed where necessary,
and shall not be located closer than forty feet to any highway or right-ofway which the public may pass. Fencing shall be kept in good repair and
shall be bordered with appropriate screening and landscaping.
FRONT YARD
A front yard shall be provided of not less than l2 m (39.37 ft.) in depth.
(4)
SIDE YARD
A side yard shall be provided of not less than l2 m (39.37 ft.) in depth.
1104. UTILITY DISTRICT (P-4)
(1)
USES PERMITTED
Utilities providing electricity, communications, water, oil, gas or close
circuit television and public services conveying sewage or storm water.
(2)
CONDITIONS OF USE
Such utility of public services shall not be used as an office or as the
primary place of employment of any employee.
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(3)
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The height of a building shall not exceed 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(4)
FRONT AND REAR YARDS
Where the lot is located adjacent to another lot zoned for residential use,
front and rear yards of not less than 10% of the total depth of the lot shall
be provided subject to a maximum requirement of 7.5 m (24.60 ft.).
(5)
SIDE YARD
Where the lot is located adjacent to another lot zoned for residential use,
interior side yards of not less than 10% of the total width of the lot shall be
provided subject to a maximum requirement of 2.4 m (7.87 ft).
(6)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
All properties should be suitably landscaped and screened in accordance
with Section 505 of this Bylaw.
1105. JUSTICE CENTRE (P-5)
(1)
INTENT
This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate the development of public
correctional facilities and related uses on lots of 5 acres in size or greater and
separated from residential and commercial zoned property.
(2)
PERMITTED USES
Land and structures shall be used for the following uses only or for a combination
of such uses:
(3)
(a)
Detention centres with a maximum capacity of 300 beds.
(b)
Civic use.
(c)
Accessory structures or uses.
FLOOR AREA RATIO
The maximum permitted floor area ratio is 0.75.
(4)
LOT COVERAGE
All buildings and structures shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of 60%.
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(5)
FRONT YARD
A front yard of not less than 15 m (49.21 feet) in depth shall be provided.
(6)
SIDE YARD
Interior and exterior side yards of not less than 15 m (49.21 feet) in depth shall be
provided.
(7)
REAR YARD
A rear yard of not less than 15 m (49.21 feet) in depth shall be provided.
(8)
(9)
(10)
HEIGHT
(a)
Principal buildings shall not exceed a height of 20 metres (65.6 feet),
above floodplain elevation.
(b)
Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of 6 metres (19.7 feet),
above floodplain elevation.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
(a)
Outdoor storage is not permitted.
(b)
No loading shall be permitted in the front or exterior side yards.
(c)
All permitted uses shall be carried out in compliance with the City of Port
Coquitlam's Noise Control Bylaw No. 2891.
PARKING
(a)
Refer to Development Management Bylaw No. 2242.
(b)
All loading areas and truck parking areas shall be enclosed and concealed
from views by building walls, fences, landscaping or a combination
thereof, to a minimum height of 2 metres (6.56 feet).
(c)
Overhead doors and docking and loading facilities shall be restricted to
the portion of a building adjoining the rear yard and interior side yards."
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PART XII - COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE
l201. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (CD)
(l)
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
Uses permitted in all R, RT and RM Zones.
(b)
Uses permitted in all C and CS Zones.
(c)
Uses permitted in all M Zones.
(d)
Uses permitted in all P Zones.
(e)
Combination of uses permitted in two or more of the above zones.
CONDITIONS OF USES
Any permitted uses shall conform to all the regulations of the zone in which such
uses are normally permitted.
(3)
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Every rezoning application shall be accompanied by a Comprehensive
Development Plan which shall include site plans, preliminary architectural plans
and landscape plans.
(4)
PLAN SECTION OF BYLAW
(a)
The submitted Comprehensive Development Plan shall be approved by the
City Council and shall form part of the Rezoning Bylaw.
(b)
All buildings, structures and uses shall conform to the Comprehensive
Development Plans.
1202. WATERFRONT COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (WD)
(l)
INTENT
The intent of this zoning district is to regulate applications for development along
the Fraser River waterfront East of Pitt River Road along Argue Street.
Development in that area is expected to involve a mixture of uses otherwise
permitted only in two or more zoning districts.
(2)
USES PERMITTED
(a)
(3)
All uses permitted in the RM, C, CS and P zoning districts.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE
(a)
A lot in the WD zone may not be used for a multiple family residential use
and a service station use concurrently.
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(4)
(5)
SITING AND DENSITY REGULATIONS
(a)
The size and dimensions (including height) of buildings and structures on
a lot in this zone shall not exceed the size and dimensions shown on the
WD plans attached to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw which applies this
zone to that lot.
(b)
Yard setbacks from all lot boundaries shall be maintained in accordance
with the WD plans, and siting of buildings and structures shall comply
with the WD plans attached to the Zoning Amendment Bylaw which
applies this zone to that lot.
(c)
The density of development on a lot (including without limitation lot
coverage, floor area ratio and number of storeys) shall not exceed the
density of buildings and structures shown on the WD plans attached to the
Zoning Amendment Bylaw which applies this zone to that lot.
PARKING AND LOADING
(a)
The number and dimensions of parking and loading spaces provided on a
lot shall comply with the WD plans attached to the Zoning Amendment
Bylaw which applies this zone to that lot.
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PART XIII - REPEAL AND TITLE
l30l.
REPEAL
The "City of Port Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, l979, No. l65l" and all Bylaws passed in
amendment thereto are repealed.
l302. TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Port Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw, l987,
No. 2240".
Read a first time by the Municipal Council this 9th day of February, 1987.
Read a second time by the Municipal Council this 9th day of February, 1987.
Read a third time by the Municipal Council this l6th day of March, l987.
Received the approval of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways on this l9th day of
March, 1987.
Received the approval of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Tourism and Culture this l9th day
of March, l987.
Reconsidered, finally passed and adopted by the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the
City of Port Coquitlam this 23rd day of March, 1987.
R.A. FREEMAN
CITY CLERK
L.M. TRABOULAY
MAYOR
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
BYLAW NO.
AMENDED SECTION
2307
2334
2337
2397
24l4
2442
2470
2471
30l, 60l, 809
l00l
l0l, 503, 509, 80l, 802, 803, 804, 301, ll04
l0l, 80l, 5, 6, 7, 8, 902
30l,304,60l,l202
101,902
1003
801, 802
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS CONT’D
BYLAW NO.
AMENDED SECTION
2472
2493
2504
2512
2540
2550
2570
2621
2636
2647
2652
2657
2728
2750
2794
2747
2927
2971
2976
3003
3032
3076
3089
3090
3097
3174
101, 807
905, 906
801, 802
101, 1003(2)
101, 808, 809
1001, 1002
504
508, 508A
1003
101
101, 512, 801, 802, 803, 804
101, 1001, 1002, 1003
101, 1001(2)
101, 902(1), 903(1), 904(1)
403, 509
301, 601, 1004
101, 506
905 (1)
101, 506
101, 301, 601, 1105
101
512, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809
101, 701
101, 902
101
101, 202, 301, 302(a), 501(2)(b), 501(2)(c),
501(3)(b), 502(3)(a), 502(3)(b), 502(4)(a),
502(4)(b), 504(4), 506 (1) and (7), 512 (1-3)
601 (1-2), 701(1)(g), 805, 805(4), 806, 806
(4), 807, 807(4), 808, 809(5)(b) and (6)(b),
901(1)(b), 902 (1)(a-l), 905(1)(q), 907 and
1103.
101, 513, 701(1)(h), 801(1), 801(1)(g), 802
(1), 802(1)(f), 803(1), 803(1)(f)
Schedule 1
Section 101, 506
Section 101, 514, 902, and 905
905
Section 1001 (vii)
10(2)(b), viii, vi
10 (2)(b), x, 1003 (k)
Schedule 'A'
512 (4) (a-g)
101,801(c), 802 (1)(c)
101, 515, 801-805, 809, and 902
903 (7)(8), and 803 (1)(g)
Section 807 (3)
512 (2) b and 512 (2) d
903 1(e) and 1(f)
1001 2(a)(ix)
3176
3191
3196
3204
3218
3230
3236
3247
3256
3272
3273
3278
3249
3254
3303
3311
3373
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS CONT’D
BYLAW NO.
3321
3327
3328
3340
3343
3336
3344
3373
3386
3370
3402
3408
3407
3404
3412
3253
3426
3445
3447
3462
3478
3481
3484
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AMENDED SECTION
DATE APPROVED
Part X,Section1001(c),1002(c)1003 (b),
10/01
1004 (a)
Part VI Section 601(l), Part X Section
01/02
1001(1), (2)(a), Section 1002(2)(b)(vii),
Section 1003(2)(l), Section 1005(1) – (14)
Section 101, 801(2)(7)(8), 802(2)(7)(8),
01/02
803(2)(7)(8)
Section 501(2)(a), (2)(c)(v)
04/02
Part I Section 101, Part III Section 301,
04/02
Section 512
Part VI Section 601, Part IX Section 905
04/02
Part VIII Section 805 (1)(a), Part XI Section 05/02
1102 (4)
Part X Section 1001 (2)(a)(ix)
12/02
Section 808 (2)
01/03
Section 1003 (2)(m) and (5)
02/03
Section 101, Section 805 (1)(e), (11),
Section 806 (1)(e), (11)
05/03
Section 101 (Part I), Part V
09/03
Section 101,902(1),903(1),904(1)
09/03
Section 101,506, 517,902(1), 903(1), 1004(2),
Section 1103 (1)
09/03
Section 101 (1), 905 (1), 906 (1), 1004 (2)
10/03
Section 1001 (3) (c)
05/03
Section 101, Part VI (1), (2), Part VIII (808)
12/03
Section 101, Part IX Section 906 & 907
06/04
Part IX, Sect. 902, Subsection 1, Clause 1(o)(v) 10/04
Sections 101, 506, 902, 903, 904
03/05
Section 903 Community Commercial (C-3),
Subsection (1) Uses Permitted
03/05
Section 906 Highway Commercial (CS-1),
Subsection (1) Uses Permitted
03/05
Section 1104 Utility District (P-4)
03/05
and map amendments
Section 101
05/05
Part 1 Section 101 & Part V No. 518
01/06
Part VIII, Section 807, Sub (3) added (b)
05/04
Part XI Section1101, Sub (1) added (h)
05/2006
Part 1 Section 101 & Part V No. 519
12/2006
Section 807 Sub (3) added (d)
2006 11 14
Section 807 Sub (3) added (c)
2007 04 10
Section 905 Sub (1) added (h)(i);
Section 902 Sub (1) (o) deleted (iv); and
Section 506 Sub 10 – replaced
2006 03 13
Section 903 Sub (1) – delete (j)(v) and (k)(i)
2005 12 12
(Complete Bylaw retyped and distributed December 22, 1989, January 10, 1991, February 1997 and June 1997).
(Complete Bylaw distributed June 2004).
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PLEASE NOTE:
SCHEDULE “A” IS THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM ZONING MAP
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PLEASE NOTE:
SCHEDULE “B” IS THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM FLOODPLAIN MAP
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PLEASE NOTE:
SCHEDULE “C” IS THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM RIVERWOOD
NEIGHBOURHOOD MAP
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