MUNICIPAL PROCESS SECTION
What does development mean?
- While most citizens see "development" in terms of new buildings, buildings, according to Bylaw #828, it means:
- removal or alteration of vegetation
- disturbance of soils
- construction of buildings & structures
- creation of non-structural surfaces
- flood protection works
- construction of roads, trails, docks, wharves & bridges
- provision and maintenance of sewer & water services
- development of drainage systems
- development of utility corridors
- "subdivision" as defined in Section 872 of the Local Government Act
Development Approvals
Trilogy's OCP Amendment and Rezoning Amendment bylaws outline much of the subsequent requirements for development of the its lands. As the applications stand today, all of the Trilogy lands have been re-zoned to Comprehensive Development Area standards. The fine-tuning of the land use that Trilogy envisions adds several new categories to Cumberland's existing and amended zoning bylaws.
Residential DPA’s
The following properties that include Residential development have been rezoned according to the specific type of residential development intended. New zoning designations include:
- CDR-2 - Estate Residential, with minimum lot sizes & frontages
Lot 8B (Bylaw 847) - CDR-3 - Single & Multi-family Residential, along with Low Inpact Recreational and Public Assembly
Lot 9B (Bylaw 852) - CDR-6 - Single & Multi-famly Residential plus the opportunity for some Light Industrial in lots over 1/2 acre
Lots 2A, 2B & 11 - (Bylaw 902)
Commercial & Mixed Use DPA’s
Where Trilogy’s lots have been granted an OCP amendment for Commercial and/or Mixed Use development, these properties have been designated as Commercial ("C"), or Mixed Use ("MU") Development Permit Areas. These Lots include:
- CDC-3 - Commercial; Light Industrial
Lots 3A, 3B & 7 (Bylaw 903) - CDMU 1 - Commercial, Commercial/Residential; Multi-family Residential
Lot 4 (Bylaw 846) - CDMU 2 - Commercial; Commercial/Residential; Multi-family Residential
Lot 6 - Bylaw 871 - CDMU-4 - Commercial; Multi-family Residential; Tourist Accommodation
Lots 3C, 8A, 10A & 10B - (Bylaw 904) - CDMU-5 - Comprehensive Development Mixed Use Commercial
Lot 5 – (Bylaw 905)
Recreational DPA’s
With its intended development as a golf course, Lot 9B requires a completely new type of Comprehensive Development zoning. Rather than being intended for general Commercial use, it's zoning designation is specific to the requirements of a golf course:
- CDRC-1
Lot 9B - Bylaw 906
As with other DPA classifications, the specifics of each bylaw ensure that before any development occurs, Trilogy meets clearly-defined standards for such things as building siting, density, lot coverage, building height, form & character, and landscaping. These guidelines have been rigorously oulined in the drafts of Bylaws 846, 871, 901, 904, and 905, where the Commercial Mixed Use concept is envisioned, and in Bylaws 852 and 902 where new Multi-Family residential units, (including secondary homes, suites and/or flex units have been proposed.
Environmental Development Approval Areas
In addition to their classification as DPA's, all of the Trilogy properties will also be designated Environmental Development Permit Areas. This ensures that the important environmental aspects of each site (such as streamside riparian areas, wetlands, wildlife corridors and site hydrology) are protected before development commences. For the definition of “development”, see the left sidebar
Photo: A new development breaks ground in the Village, beginning by staking out its infrastructure. March 2006.
Smart Growth in action
The development of "smart growth" communities requires some flexibility in land use and density.
The following "success stories" required major amendments to their communities' OCP and zoning bylaws to make them work.
Residential Developments
- Danielson Grove
Kirkland Washington - High Point Neighbourhood
Seattle, Washington - North West Crossing
Bend, Oregon
Mixed Use Developments
- Uclulet
B.C. - Squamish Oceanfront
B.C. - Prospect New Town
Langmont, Colorado - Sonoma Mountain Village
Rohnert Park, California
Learn More
Making Land Development Regulations Work for Smart Growth
Urban Advantage, 2005
Smart Growth in Canada
A Report Card
CMHC, December 2005
