1. Airdrie Land Use Bylaw Municipal Planning Commission April 7 2016

2.  Needed to improve LUB Format, Readability, Administration.  Implements City Plan and responds to Council’s strategic priorities.  One tool of many in the Planning & Development process.  Have we achieved the right balance? Introduction

3. . What is a Land Use Bylaw?  Required by the Municipal Government Act.  Sets development rights and regulates the uses of land and buildings within the City.  Establishes how the City regulates development.  Separates the City into districts and defines appropriate land uses and densities.  Implements but does not set policy or direction.

4. Why do we regulate?  The Land Use Bylaw sets range of uses that can be built in any district.  Controls land use, scale, and intensity of development.  Protects against incompatible uses and impacts from one use on another.

5. . A Made-In-Airdrie Solution  LUB is the result of many engagements with developers, businesses, and residents.  Two major periods of consultation were in 2014 winter and 2015 summer-fall.  Hundreds of comments that were individually reviewed, debated, and responded to.

6. . A Made-In-Airdrie Solution  Many individual discussions, conversations, one-on-ones.  Planning Staff made time for anyone who wanted to discuss any aspect of the Bylaw including… o Artist Studios o Secondary Suites o Non-Profit Signs o Landscaping

7. Major Topics

8. Density  Calibrated densities in Residential and Mixed Use Districts.  Introduced a base/standard density range and allows developers to earn above that.  Earning density tied to good site location, design, innovation, and additional support of policy objectives.  LUB supports good planning and facilitates density in appropriate locations.

9. Multifamily Development  A lot of work went into density standards and purpose/intent statements for multifamily districts.  Introduces R2-T district for townhouse product.  Regulations in multifamily districts that address access, connectivity, interface, and snow storage/removal.

10. Other Residential Districts  Remaining residential districts were adjusted to eliminate redundancies.  Introduced R1-E and new R1-W districts to provide more development options.  LUB encourages/incentivizes narrow residential lots to be serviced off lanes.  R2 District supports innovation & integration of Single Detached, Semi-Detached, and Duplexes.

11. Parking Standards, Driveways, and Garages  Recalibrated parking requirements for all land uses.  Regulations around driveway widening to protect streetscape and on-street parking.  Design requirements around front-drive garages.  Opportunities for developers/builders to earn a wider garage on narrow lots through design treatments.

12. Accessory Suites  Three options provided for Accessory Suites in LUB.  A lot of debate and discussion went into these regulations.  Standards established for parking, coverage, amenity, minimum parcel width and area.  Discretionary Uses – administrative requirements speak much more to what goes into their review.  Compatibility is also defined and is a significant consideration.

13. . Accessory Suites Survey 151 Responses I think they degrade the community overall. I think they are generally disruptive to the community. I am undecided. There are a mix of benefits and challenges. They are generally good for the community if the potential impacts are managed. I think they are great for the community overall. Most recognized benefits:  Places for relatives to stay close to home (76)  Good way to provide rental housing options (59)  Can make home ownership affordable (58) Most recognized challenges:  More pressure for on-street parking (102)  Traffic congestion in local neighbourhoods (53)  Impacts on the look and feel of local neighbourhoods (47)  increased number of residents using schools & other facilities (45) 35% 29% 5% 14% 17%

14. Signs  Sign regulations and standards were completely rewritten.  Much more detail into what could be allowed in each district.  Clearer standards, more under the scope of administration to approve vs. Planning Commission.  Very detailed purpose and intent statement, specifically for signs.

15. Sign Regulations  Signs broken down into much clearer categories.  LUB defines sign Form, Purpose, and Features.  A lot of work to find the right balance: promote business development and growth; limit proliferation.

16. Accommodating Business  LUB has been drafted to accommodate a range of businesses and support non- residential development.  Home Business regulations streamlined for uses with no impact.  New districts include Office Park (IB-O) and Community Mixed Use (M2).  Range of Permitted Land Uses that relate to each district’s purpose and intent.

17. Enhancing Design & Streetscape LUB outlines site design considerations (Section 7.28).  Connectivity to surrounding sites.  Transition massing and density.  Buildings oriented to public streets, and sites designed for pedestrian connectivity.  Landscaping to provide transition between public and private space.  Maintain natural features and existing trees.

18. Wrap Up

19. What is Airdrie’s Land Use Bylaw? Interdisciplinary Vision Balance Responsive

20. Major Milestones Since December 3rd MPC Meeting…  Consultation session with the Development Industry (February 25)  Consultation session with the business community and public (March 2)  Presentation of highlights of the new LUB to Inter-Municipal Committee (March 7)

21. Next Steps  Final edits, corrections, and cleanup.  Embedding figures into LUB document.  Any recommended edits or supporting research.  1st Reading and Public Hearing at Council (May 2).  Final Readings and Adoption to follow (June).  Transition: new LUB will apply to applications after it is adopted.

22. Alternatives 1.That MPC recommends Bylaw B-01/2016 for approval by Council. 2.That MPC recommends Bylaw B-01/2016 for approval by Council, subject to changes to the Bylaw that will be made by Administration. 3.That MPC does not recommend approval of Bylaw B-01/2016 by Council.

23. Recommendation Administration is seeking an opportunity to bring the NEW Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw B-01/2016) to Council for first reading/public hearing on May 2 and recommends Alternative 1: That MPC recommends Bylaw B-01/2016 for approval by Council.

24. Questions?