Airdrie Land Use Bylaw MPC Information Session December

. A Made-In-Airdrie Solution  November 2013 Consultation Draft (473 Comments)  June 2015 Residential Workshop (283 Comments), and follow-up meeting in September 2015  October 2015 Consultation with Business Community and Public Open House  Several focus groups and one-on-one meetings with stakeholders, industry reps, UDI, and other interested groups/individuals

. LUB Overview Interpretation/Definitions Administrative Landscaping Parking Signs Land Use Regulations General Regulations/by topic Land Use Districts Direct Control Bylaws

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1. Achieving a Balance  Goal of the LUB is to find an appropriate balance between predictability and flexibility  Tools in place to support innovative ideas and projects  Clear definitions, standards, and requirements  Redrafted purpose and intent statements, and more detailed regulations to guide discretion

2. A Comprehensive Document  Incorporates annexed areas and districts from Rocky View County  Carries over reformatted Direct Control Districts (and clean up of several that were no longer in use)  Land uses, regulations, and formatting are standardized

3. Clearer Application of Discretion  Asdf  Rewritten purpose statements and more permitted uses make it clearer what is intended for each district  Specific definition for “compatibility” so it is clear what we are addressing  Regulations are written, as much as possible, to be objective and focused on the desired results  Intent of requirements is more explicitly stated where regulations are “at the discretion of the Development Authority”

4. Focus on Site Design  Regulations speak specifically to principles of good design  Access for all modes of transportation and pedestrian connectivity are key factors to consider  Landscaping regulations are much more detailed and provide options for alternatives

5. Non-Residential Development  Districts and land uses address the full range of commercial and industrial development  Home Businesses and Live-Work specifically defined and regulated in levels  New Mixed Use and Office Park Districts allow a more focused range of uses

6. Administrative Clarity  Administrative section has been completely overhauled and expanded  More clarity on DP process, approvals, supporting plans, securities, and enforcement  Much more detail included on DP approvals and conditions

7. Requirements for Specific Land Uses  Child Care Facilities (p.103)  Community Gardens (p.103)  Home Businesses (p.105)  Medical Marihuana Production (p.106)  RV Storage (p.107)  Secondary, Garden, and Garage Suites (p.108)

8. New Sign Regulations  Sign requirements were completely rewritten  Specific purpose and intent statement for signs  Clear definition between sign form, purpose, and features  Tables for each district allow a lot nuance and keep this section easy to read  Much more is Permitted or Discretionary at administrative level.

9. Dealing with Interface & Impacts  Specific requirements and standards for sensitive interfaces (i.e. industrial/residential)  Details and additional scrutiny/discretion for “sensitive” land uses  Expanded regulations on adverse impacts and nuisance  Clear process and requirements for enforcement

10. Residential Density Ranges  R2-T, R3, R4, R5 Districts accommodate a range of residential uses and densities  R2-T District specific to townhouse development  R3-R5 provide additional detail on where districts should be sited in purpose and intent  Two-tier approach to maximum densities in all districts; base standard and additional density subject to location, design, policies, and innovation

11. Narrow Lots & Garages  Refined table limiting garage width and design criteria in general regulations (p.117)  Without design criteria, minimum 38ft lot required for 2-car (6.0m wide) garage  R1-U and R2 district allow some exceptions to this subject to additional standards  Layered approach is the result of industry consultation and desire to “earn” exceptions to a high base standard

12. Introducing Secondary Suites  Regulations modelled after other examples and best practices in Alberta  Must have a large-enough site to accommodate the secondary dwelling and provide on-site parking  Approving authority must have regard for policies, compatibility, and impacts on adjacent properties

. Next Steps Remaining Tasks  Legal Review & Expand Enforcement Section  Standards on Artificial Landscaping  Development Near Watercourses/Waterbodies  Airport Overlay  Implementation Strategy  Graphics & Formatting  Final Consultation with City Departments, Stakeholders, and the general public

. Timeline  Finishing Content (December 2015)  Consultation & Legal Review (January/February 2016)  To MPC & Council for Review and Adoption (March 2016)

Wrap up…

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