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Land Use Bylaw1P2007

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PART 8: INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

Division 2: Industrial – General (I-G) District

Purpose

906 The Industrial — General District is intended to be characterized by:
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a a wide variety of light and medium general industrial uses and a limited number of support commercial uses; 
b parcels typically located in internal locations;
c deleted
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d a limited number of non-industrial uses that may be appropriate due to building or parcel requirements generally found in industrial areas;
e uses and buildings that may have little or no relationship to adjacent parcels;
f appropriate controls to ensure screening of any outdoor activities; and
g limits on sales and office activities in order to preserve a diverse industrial land base.

Permitted Uses

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907 1 The following uses are permitted uses in the Industrial — General District:
a Park;
b Sign — Class A;
c Sign — Class B;
d Sign — Class D; and
e Utilities.
2 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection 908(1), the following uses are permitted uses in the Industrial — General District:
a Auto Body and Paint Shop;
b Auto Service — Major;
c Auto Service — Minor; 
d delete 
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d.1 Beverage Container Quick Drop Facility;
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d.2 Brewery, Winery and Distillery; 
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e Car Wash — Multi-Vehicle;
f Car Wash — Single Vehicle; 
g Catering Service — Major;
h Catering Service — Minor;
i Crematorium;
j Distribution Centre;
k Dry-cleaning and Fabric Care Plant;
l Fleet Service;
m Freight Yard;
n General Industrial — Light;
o General Industrial — Medium;
p Large Vehicle Service;
q Large Vehicle Wash;
r Motion Picture Production Facility;
s Municipal Works Depot;
t Parking Lot — Grade;
u Parking Lot — Structure;
v Power Generation Facility — Medium;
w Power Generation Facility — Small;
x Protective and Emergency Service;
y Recreational Vehicle Service;
y.2 Recyclable Material Drop-Off Depot;
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y.1 Sign — Class C;
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z Specialty Food Store;
aa Utility Building; and
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aa.1 Vehicle Storage.
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bb deleted
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cc deleted
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dd deleted
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Discretionary Uses

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908 1 Uses listed in subsection 907(2) are discretionary uses if they are located:
a deleted
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b on a parcel that does not have both sewer and water systems provided by the City.
2 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Industrial — General District:
a Auction Market — Other Goods;
b Auction Market — Vehicles and Equipment;
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c Building Supply Centre;
d Bulk Fuel Sales Depot;
d.1 Cannabis Facility;
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e Child Care Service;
f Convenience Food Store;
g Custodial Quarters;
h Drive Through;
i deleted
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j Gas Bar;
k Instructional Facility;
l Kennel;
m Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales;  
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m.1 deleted
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n Office;
o Outdoor Café;
p Pet Care Service;
p.1 Place of Worship — Large;
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q Print Centre;
r Restaurant: Food Service Only;
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s deleted
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t Restaurant: Licensed;
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u deleted
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v Restored Building Product Sales Yard;
w Salvage Yard;
x Self Storage Facility;
y Storage Yard;
z Sign — Class E;
aa Sign — Class F;
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aa.1 Sign — Class G;
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bb Special Function — Class 2;
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cc deleted
dd deleted
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dd.1 Urban Agriculture;
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dd.2 Vehicle Rental — Minor;
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ee Vehicle Sales — Minor;
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ff Veterinary Clinic;
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gg Wind Energy Conversion System — Type 1; and
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hh Wind Energy Conversion System — Type 2.
3 The following uses are discretionary uses in the Industrial — General (I-G) District on a parcel with a Cannabis Facility:
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a Cannabis Store. 

Rules

909 In addition to the rules in this District, all uses in this District must comply with:
a the General Rules for Industrial Land Use Districts referenced in Part 8, Division 1;
b the Rules Governing All Districts referenced in Part 3; and
c the applicable Uses And Use Rules referenced in Part 4.

Building Size

910 The maximum gross floor area of all buildings on a parcel that is not serviced by City water and sewer, is 1600.0 square metres.

Use Area

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910.1 1 The maximum public area for a Restaurant: Food Service Only or Restaurant: Licensed is 300.0 square metres.

Floor Area Ratio

911 The maximum floor area ratio for buildings on a parcel that is serviced by City water and sewer is 1.0.

Building Height

912 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), there is no maximum building height for a building located on a parcel in the Industrial – General District.
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2 Where the parcel shares a property line with a parcel in the S-SPR District or a residential district, the maximum building height is 18.0 metres.
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Building Setback

913 The minimum building setback from a property line shared with the Headworks Canal operated by the Western Irrigation District is 15.0 metres.

Storage of Goods, Materials and Supplies

913.1 1 A use may have an outdoor area for the storage of goods, materials or supplies provided the storage area is:
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a not located in a setback area; and
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b not located between a building and a major street or expressway.
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c deleted
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2 Goods, materials or supplies stored outside of a building within 5.0 metres of a property line have a maximum height of 5.0 metres.
3 The height of goods, materials or supplies is measured from grade and includes any pallets, supports or other things on which the goods, materials or supplies are stacked.

Screening

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914 Loading docks, outdoor activities and equipment located outside of a building must be screened from view of:
a an adjacent expressway, major street, LRT corridor or regional pathway; and
b a street or lane where the street or lane separates the parcel from a residential district or special purpose district.

Gross Floor Area for Offices and Administration Areas

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914.1 1 Unless otherwise referenced in subsection (2), the cumulative gross floor area of Office uses in a building must not exceed 50.0 per cent of the gross floor area of the building.
2 Areas in a building used for administration or to provide work space to employees of a use will not be included when determining compliance with subsection (1) provided:
a the administration or work space area is located in the same use area as the use that it serves; and
b the principal use is not an Office.
3 The Development Authority may consider a relaxation of subsection (1) where an Office is proposed in a building:
a that was legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw; and
b where the floor area proposed for the Office has already been constructed to accommodate an administrative or office function.

Front Setback Area

915 Where the parcel shares a front property line with:
a an expressway or major street, the front setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres; and
b any street, other than an expressway or major street, the front setback area must have a minimum depth of 4.0 metres.

Rear Setback Area

916 1 Where the parcel shares a rear property line with a parcel designated as:
a a commercial district, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 1.2 metres;
b an industrial district:
i the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 1.2 metres; or
ii in the case where walls facing the rear property line are constructed of materials that do not require maintenance, there is no requirement for a rear setback area; or
iii in the case where the parcel is adjacent to a rail line that terminates and there is no need for a spur line or the spur line is incorporated within the building, there is no requirement for a rear setback area;
c a residential district, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres; and
d a special purpose district, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres.
2 Where the parcel shares a rear property line with:
a an expressway or major street, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres;
b the Headworks Canal operated by the Western Irrigation District, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 7.5 metres;
c a lane, there is no requirement for a rear setback area; and
d an LRT corridor or street, not including an expressway or major street, the rear setback area must have a minimum depth of 4.0 metres.

Side Setback Area

917 1 Where the parcel shares a side property line with a parcel designated as:
a a commercial district, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 1.2 metres;
b an industrial district:
i the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 1.2 metres; or
ii in the case where walls facing the side property line are constructed of materials that do not require maintenance, there is no requirement for a side setback area; or
iii in the case where the parcel is adjacent to a rail line that terminates and there is no need for a spur line or the spur line is incorporated within the building, there is no requirement for a side setback area;
c a residential district, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres; and
d a special purpose district, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres.
2 Where the parcel shares a side property line with:
a an expressway or major street, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 6.0 metres;
b the Headworks Canal operated by the Western Irrigation District, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 7.5 metres;
c a lane, there is no requirement for a side setback area; and
d an LRT corridor or street, not including an expressway or major street, the side setback area must have a minimum depth of 4.0 metres.

Landscaping In Setback Areas

918 1 Where a setback area shares a property line with a street, expressway or major street, the setback area must:
a be a soft surfaced landscaped area; and
b provide a minimum of 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs:
i for every 35.0 square metres; or
ii for every 50.0 square metres, where irrigation is provided by a low water irrigation system.
2 Where a setback area shares a property line with a lane, there is no requirement for a soft surfaced landscaped area or hard surfaced landscaped area.
3 Where a setback area shares a property line with a parcel designated as a residential district, the setback area must:
a be a soft surfaced landscaped area;
b provide a minimum of 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs:
i for every 30.0 square metres; or
ii for every 35.0 square metres, where irrigation is provided by a low water irrigation system; and
c provide trees and shrubs planted in a linear arrangement along the length of the setback area.
4 Where a setback area shares a property line with an LRT corridor, or parcel designated as a commercial, industrial or special purpose district, the setback area:
a must be a soft surfaced landscaped area;
b may have a sidewalk in the setback area along the length of the building; and
c must provide a minimum of 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs:
i for every 35.0 square metres; or
ii for every 50.0 square metres, where irrigation is provided by a low water irrigation system.
5 Where a setback area shares a property line with the Headworks Canal operated by the Western Irrigation District, the setback area must:
a be a soft surfaced landscaped area;
b provide a minimum of 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs:
i for every 35.0 square metres; or
ii for every 50.0 square metres, where irrigation is provided by a low water irrigation system; and
c provide trees and shrubs planted in a linear arrangement along the length of the setback area.

Additional Landscaping Requirements

919 1 Unless otherwise referenced in this District, all setback areas on a parcel, not including those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, sidewalks, or any other purpose allowed by the Development Authority, must be a soft surfaced landscaped area.
2 Every building on a parcel must have at least one sidewalk connecting the public entrance to a public sidewalk, or in the case where there is no public sidewalk, to the nearest street.
3 A sidewalk must be provided along the entire length of the front of a building, not including any portion of the building where loading docks are located.
4 Every sidewalk located along the front of a building and every sidewalk located within a setback area must be:
a a hard surfaced landscaped area;
b a minimum width of 2.0 metres; and
c raised above the surface of an adjacent parking area.
5 Every sidewalk located within a parking area must be:
a an asphalt surface;
b indicated by painted lines;
c a minimum width of 2.0 metres; and
d at the same surface level as the parking area.

Employee Area

920 All developments must have an outdoor area, for use of the employees, that is a minimum of 10.0 square metres.

Outside Product Display Areas

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