Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines FEBRUARY 2015

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1 Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines FEBRUARY 2015

2 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION... 4 Purpose... 4 Waterfront Map SCORECARD GENERAL RULES:... 9 Mixed Exterior Building Materials Colours ARCHITECTURAL STYLES Cape Cod Craftsman Style Prairie School ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Windows Porches & Porticos Overhanging Eaves Gable End Belt Courses COMMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Mixed-use Development Store Fronts Stallrisers Fascia Page 2

3 Storeys Lighting Pilasters Landscaping AREA SPECIFIC DESIGN GUIDELINES RESIDENTIAL PERIPHERY Development Guidelines RESIDENTIAL CORE Development Guidelines LAKESHORE DIRECT CONTROL Development Guidelines COMMERCIAL PERIPHERY Development Guidelines COMMERCIAL CORE Development Guidelines DEFINTIONS PHOTOGRAPHIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 42 Page 3

4 1. INTRODUCTION Purpose The Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines (WUDG) has been developed to further enhance development and site planning within the Waterfront Direct Control District, in coordination with the Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan. These Design Guidelines are intended to be used in conjunction with the Town of Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw. The intent of these design guidelines, along with the Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan are to create a vibrant and pedestrian friendly mixed use downtown waterfront area which will significantly contribute to the overall economic, social vitality and environmental sustainability of the Town of Sylvan Lake. New development within the Plan area will be of high architectural quality, complement its surroundings and be designed to enhance the street and pedestrian experience. This document has been developed as a successor to the Pattern Book. Following consultation with stakeholders the Town has stripped back the lengthy Pattern Book to create a document which is more user-friendly, conceptual and flexible in nature. The Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines will help develop an identity for this focal point of the Town, while acknowledging the rich architectural heritage that has influenced the region. The Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines promotes three architectural styles that the Town is looking to achieve within the Direct Control Districts; Cape Cod, Craftsman, and Prairie School. Page 4

5 Waterfront Map The Waterfront Regulating Map has been established to regulate and address appropriate building form, density and use in each district. Lakeshore Direct Control Commercial Core Residential Core Residential Periphery Commercial Periphery Page 5

6 2. SCORECARD This document focuses on a handful of features that have been chosen as they provide visual interest to a building Features can be taken from one or more of the architectural styles Prescribed points will be attributed to each feature A minimum score of ten (10) points is required for both residential and commercial development to be recommended for approval to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Every applicant is required to provide a self-assessed scorecard as part of their development application which will then be assessed by Planning & Development staff If the minimum number of points is achieved, Planning staff will recommend approval to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) The MPC will then review the application. The MPC then has the option to: o Make recommendation to Council (the approving authority for all Direct Control developments) o Ask for more information If the minimum number of points is not achieved, Planning & Development staff will work with applicants to help achieve the minimum score. Applicants may choose to make amendments to the design so that the minimum score is achieved o Alternatively if changes are not made Planning & Development staff will recommend refusal of the development application Page 6

7 Scorecard - Residential Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines Feature Page Number Architectural Style Points Included in Application ( ) Notes Exterior Building Materials 10 All 3 Colours 10 All 2 The use of vinyl siding as part of a development will result in a 2 point deduction Dormer Windows 14 Cape Cod 3 4 over 1 or 6 over 1 windows 14 Craftsman 1 Shutters 14 Cape Cod 2 Clerestory Windows 15 Prairie 1 Porches and Porticos 15 All 3 Overhanging Eaves (min 18 ) 16 Craftsman/Prairie 1 Gable End 16 All 2 Belt Courses 16 Prairie 1 Score A minimum score of 10 is required for new residential developments Page 7

8 Scorecard Commercial Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines Feature Page Number Points Included in Application ( ) Notes Mixed Exterior Building Materials Colours Mixed Use Development Stallrisers Fascia Storeys 20 Up to 3 Lighting storey: 2 points 2 storeys: 1 points 3 storeys: 2 points 4 storeys: 3 points Pilasters 21 2 Score A minimum score of 10 is required for new commercial developments Page 8

9 3. GENERAL RULES: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS A minimum building height for principal buildings of 7.32m/24ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) is in effect in all areas identified within the Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines. This has been set to lower the impact of taller buildings within the area Principal buildings are to be oriented towards the road from which they are addressed o Residential corner lots may be oriented towards either or both roadways ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Accessory buildings are to be no taller than 5.0m/16.4ft (as measured to the roof peak) Accessory buildings are to complement the principal building on site in respect to appearance Garages and driveways are to be accessed via the laneway where possible COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONAL/MIXED-USE Commercial, recreational, and mixed-use buildings located on corner lots shall be double-fronted Where the boundary of a commercial, recreational, or mixed-use property adjoins a right-of-way, and a wall is proposed, the wall is to be no taller than 0.91m/3ft For parking requirements please refer to the Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan MIXED EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS & COLOURS Mixed exterior building materials and colours are relevant to both residential and commercial development. Their inclusion should be strongly considered. Page 9

10 Mixed Exterior Building Materials Façades should comprise of a minimum of two building materials. Porch piers, foundations, and gable ends are popular areas to incorporate a different material to the rest of a structure. Fibre cement is the preferred method of siding due to its durability and its fire resistant properties. POINTS: 3 Vinyl siding is discouraged in the WUDG area. The use of vinyl siding will result in a 2 point penalty during the assessment of the scorecard. Colours To help create a neighbourhood identity, buildings should comprise of bold colours, with lighter colours acting as accent trims. Buildings should be painted at least two tones; a third colour may be present in small amounts. POINTS: 2 Page 10

11 4. ARCHITECTURAL STYLES Cape Cod The Cape Cod architectural style originated in New England (north east USA) in the 17 th Century. When the Sylvan Lake waterfront area was first developed during the late 1800s and early 1900s, it borrowed quite heavily from this form. Houses built in this style were very simple in their design and had few features. Common Architectural Features: Window shutters Use of dormer windows Clapboard siding/red brick/cedar shingles exterior building materials Portico or porch Page 11

12 Craftsman Style The Craftsman movement began in the UK as a reaction to the increasing reliance on machines and industry of work and products. The movement emphasized manual labour and craftsmanship and gained popularity during the latter years of the 19 th Century, remaining popular into the 1930s. It was influential in the fields of interior design, landscape design, as well as applied and decorative arts. It has seen numerous revivals and many examples of this style can be found in communities throughout Alberta. Common Architectural Features: Low pitched roof lines with a gabled or hipped roof Deep overhanging eaves, usually no less than 18 Exposed rafters and/or decorative brackets under eaves Front porch beneath extension of roof Tapered, square columns supporting roof Four over one or six over one double-hung windows Mixed materials throughout Page 12

13 Prairie School The Prairie School developed from the Craftsman style and was seen as a move to develop an American style of architecture. It embraced the craftsmanship promoted by the earlier movement, but promoted strong horizontal lines, echoing the flat expanse of the prairies and the vast undeveloped land. Common Architectural Features: Deep overhanging eaves up to 36 Strong horizontal element Belt course between storeys To balance the strong horizontal features, vertical elements may include: o Chimneys o Windows o Fin walls Windows o should be grouped, geometrically shaped and arranged o Inclusion of clerestory windows Page 13

14 5. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Windows Dormer windows were originally not a feature of Cape Cod homes, but modern adaptations of the style have embraced the feature. It allows for increased living space within traditionally smaller homes and provides visual interest to the roof line. POINTS: 3 Four over one, and six over one windows provide detailing to a façade. Combined with a wide trim they contribute to help break up the massing of the façade. POINTS: 1 Shutters are a key feature of Cape Cod homes. They served to protect the windows from storms, but are now mostly aesthetic. The colour should be in contrast to the exterior building material and match the colour of the front door. POINTS: 2 Page 14

15 Clerestory windows are windows located above eye level. Their function is to provide light to an interior space without compromising privacy. POINTS: 1 Porches & Porticos Porches were not a traditional feature of the original Cape Cod look, but became incorporated into the style as trends changed. Porches are an important feature for Craftsman homes, and to a lesser extent, Prairie School homes. Combined with tapered square columns they can provide visual interest. Porticos are a small porch that leads to the entrance of a building. They only tend to cover the area that leads to the front door, whereas porches tend to cover the full width or half-width of a building. POINTS: 3 Page 15

16 Overhanging Eaves Overhanging eaves (min. 18 ) are a common feature of Craftsman and Prairie School architecture. Their function is to keep water away from the walls of the house and can be used to help shade interior rooms from direct sunlight. POINTS: 1 Gable End Detailing of the gable end helps break up the massing of the façade. It can be achieved through the use of exposed joints and rafters, or the presence of different colours and/or building materials. POINTS: 2 Belt Courses Belt courses distinguish the separate floors of a building. They break up the massing of a wall and can be achieved through different colours and/or building materials. POINTS: 1 Page 16

17 6. COMMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Sylvan Lake s downtown is almost entirely within the Waterfront Urban Design Guidelines area. To help create a single identity within the waterfront area, commercial developments are to incorporate features, where possible, from the three architectural styles outlined earlier in the document. In addition to this, commercial developments should also acknowledge their role within the public realm and should contribute towards creating an environment in which residents and visitors wish to spend their time. Mixed-use Development Mixed-use development is a development or building that incorporates more than one type of use. Typically mixed-use development in downtown areas comprise of retail on the ground floor and residential and/or office space on subsequent floors. Mixed-use development can help provide a better housing mix, especially in areas where there is a large supply of single family dwellings. These developments often incorporate apartments or row housing as the residential aspect of the development, helping diversify the housing stock. Such development can reduce the distance between housing, the workplace, and commercial areas and contribute towards creating a neighbourhood identity as more people use the area, particularly during the evenings. POINTS: 3 Page 17

18 Store Fronts Store fronts serve to provide an attractive frame for displayed goods, advertise the presence of the store, and project an image for the business. A town with welldesigned, well-maintained store fronts projects an image of quality that will attract investors and provide a quality experience for pedestrians. The illustration on the right shows the features that constitute the frame of a store front. The frame is where detail and visual interest can be incorporated. No store front exists in isolation and proper regard should always be given to the building of which it is located and to the wider streetscape. The illustration on the right shows the same street. The top street shows store fronts that aren t sympathetic to the building(s) they occupy. The bottom street matches the store fronts to the rhythm of the buildings. Page 18

19 Stallrisers Stallrisers are located close to the ground so should comprise of durable materials. They should form a visual base for the store. If the stallriser is to be a neutral colour the remaining frame should consist of bolder colour(s). POINTS: 2 Fascia The fascia is where any signage should be located. It should be angled slightly downwards towards eye level. The depth of the fascia should be no more than a quarter of the height from grade to the underside of the fascia. If a blade sign is to be present it should be located at the same height as the fascia. Typography is an important aspect of any sign. Good quality lettering should be clear, well-spaced and easy to read. Lettering should be restricted to the name of the store. POINTS: 2 Page 19

20 Storeys To encourage greater densities and mixed-use developments in the commercial areas of the downtown, greater emphasis is placed on 3 and 4 storey developments. POINTS 1 storey: -2 3 storeys: 2 2 storeys: 1 4 storeys: 3 Lighting Illumination of the store front should be cast down and/or towards the store. As such, the preferred method of lighting is the gooseneck light. Other lighting options will be considered. POINTS: 1 Page 20

21 Pilasters Traditional store fronts have more elaborate pilasters topped with a console bracket. Modern stores no longer incorporate a console bracket and have very basic pilasters. They should be between one-third and half the depth of the fascia to provide balance to the frame. They should be well defined. / POINTS: 2 Landscaping Landscaping can screen development from view, provide privacy to residences, and add to the aesthetic value of a place. Properties that have a zero lot line or negligible setbacks from Right-of-Ways are unable to provide landscaping that conforms to the Town s Land Use Bylaw. This section outlines how these properties can contribute positively to the landscaping of the downtown area. Developments shall provide landscaping on all sides that front onto a public street. Developments where a setback distance is in place shall provide landscaping that complies with the Town s Land Use Bylaw. Developments that have a zero lot line or negligible setbacks are to provide at least one form of landscaping as outlined below. Living walls or green walls are walls partially or completely covered by vegetation. They allow for the landscaping of a building where there is no/minimal setback or where sidewalk space is minimal. They can also help keep the temperature of a building lower during summer months. Page 21

22 Hanging baskets are a more traditional take on the living/green wall concept and are more widely used. Traditionally hung from buildings where garden space was at a premium they can form street furniture to enhance the pedestrian experience. Planters can help frame the entrance to a building. They may not be suitable where narrow sidewalks exist. Window boxes were traditionally utilized by people living in apartments. They can also be used by businesses to add interest to a storefront. Alternatively, they can also be placed on fencing and railings. Page 22

23 7. AREA SPECIFIC DESIGN GUIDELINES RESIDENTIAL PERIPHERY General Purpose: The Residential Periphery has a primarily residential urban fabric. Single detached dwellings, duplexes and row houses are permitted within this district and live-work opportunities are encouraged. Page 23

24 Uses: Accessory building Bed and breakfast service Day care facility (in detached dwellings only) Detached dwelling Duplex Garage suite Home occupation, class A Home occupation, class B Home occupation, class C Row house Secondary suite Tourist home Development Guidelines Building Form: Detached dwellings Row Houses Duplexes Building Height: Principal buildings shall be a minimum of 7.32m/24 ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Maximum of 3 storeys Accessory buildings shall be no taller than 5.0m/16.4ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Parcel Coverage: 70% maximum Each lot can have one principal building at the frontage line and one accessory building at the rear property line (off the lane) Page 24

25 Front Yard Setback: Detached dwelling and row house - 3.5m/11.5ft Porches and porticos can extend beyond this limit Side Yard Setback: Detached dwelling m/4.1ft except where it abuts a road - 3m/9.8ft Row house zero lot line except where it abuts a road - 1.5m/4.9ft Accessory building - 1m/3.3ft Garage - 1m/3.3ft or the same distance as the dwelling (except where an easement exists, then they shall be setback the width of the easement plus 0.5m/1.6ft) Rear Yard Setback: Accessory Building - 1m/3.3ft Garage - 1m (except where an easement exists, then they shall be setback the width of the easement plus 0.5m/1.6ft) Garages shall be accessed from a lane wherever possible Page 25

26 RESIDENTIAL CORE General Purpose: The Residential Core is a higher density residential area with opportunities for mixed-use building types that accommodate retail, office, apartments and row houses. Page 26

27 Uses: Accessory building Adult care residence Apartment Bed and breakfast service Day care facility Detached dwelling Duplex Four-plex Garage suite Home occupation, class A Home occupation, class B Home occupation, class C Indoor merchandise sales Multiple housing developments Office Parks and playgrounds Personal service Public and quasi-public use Restaurant Row house Secondary suite Social care facility Stacked row house Tourist Home Development Guidelines Building Form: Apartments Detached dwellings Duplexes Four-plexes Mixed use buildings (commercial at grade, residential above) Row houses Stacked row houses Building Height: Principal buildings shall be a minimum of 7.32m/24ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Maximum of 3 storeys Accessory buildings shall be no taller than 5.0m/16.4ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Page 27

28 Parcel Coverage: 80% maximum Each lot can have one principal building at the frontage line and one accessory building at the rear property line (off the lane) Front Yard Setback: Apartments - 4m/13.1ft Detached dwelling, duplex, four-plex, row house, and stacked row house m/11.5ft Mixed-use developments zero lot line greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Porches and porticos can extend beyond this limit Side Yard Setback: Apartment - 1.5m/4.9ft except where it abuts a road - 3m/9.8ft Garage - 1m/3.3ft or the same distance as the dwelling (except where an easement exists, then they shall be setback the width of the easement plus 0.5 m) Mixed-use developments zero lot line greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Row house zero lot line except where it abuts a road - 1.5m/4.9ft Rear Yard Setback: Accessory Building - 1m/3.3ft Garage - 1m/3.3ft (except where an easement exists, then they shall be setback the width of the easement plus 0.5m/1.6ft) Garages shall be accessed from a lane wherever possible Page 28

29 LAKESHORE DIRECT CONTROL General Purpose: To provide for the use of lakeshore land at the discretion of Council and in accordance with the Area Redevelopment Plan. Page 29

30 Uses: Accessory Buildings and Uses Commercial Recreation and Entertainment Facilities Drinking Establishments Home Occupation, Class A Home Occupation, Class B Home Occupation, Class C Hotels Indoor Merchandise Sale Multiple Housing Development with Commercial Use Development Guidelines The Lakeshore Direct Control District also falls within the Plan area of the Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan. As such any development within this area shall conform to the policies of the Plan. Page 30

31 COMMERCIAL PERIPHERY General Purpose: The Commercial Periphery forms part of the commercial fabric of the Town, but is not considered part of the Commercial Core but still offers a great variety of uses. It generally has larger sidewalks and pedestrian areas as well as active ground floor developments. Page 31

32 Uses: Apartment Day care facility Home occupation, class A Home occupation, class B Home occupation, class C Indoor merchandise sales Office Parks and playgrounds Personal service Public and quasi-public uses Restaurant Tourist home Stacked row house Development Guidelines Building Form: Apartments Mixed-use buildings (commercial at grade, residential above) Stacked row houses Building Height: Principal buildings shall be a minimum of 7.32m/24ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Maximum of 3 storeys Accessory buildings shall be no taller than 5.0m/16.4ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Parcel Coverage: 100% maximum Each lot can have one principal building at the frontage line. Front Yard Setback: Zero lot line, greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Page 32

33 Side Yard Setback: Zero lot line greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Page 33

34 COMMERCIAL CORE General Purpose: The Commercial Core is the most dense urban area containing the greatest variety of uses. It generally has larger sidewalks and pedestrian areas and properties within this area are required to have active ground floor retail developments. Page 34

35 Uses: Apartment Day care facility Home occupation, class A Home occupation, class B Home occupation, class C Indoor merchandise sales Office Parks and playgrounds Personal service Public and quasi-public uses Restaurant Stacked row house Tourist home Development Guidelines Building Form: Apartments Mixed-use buildings (commercial at grade, residential above) Stacked row houses Building Height: Principal buildings shall be a minimum of 7.32m/24ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Maximum of 4 storeys Accessory buildings shall be no taller than 5.0m/16.4ft (as measured from grade to roof peak) Parcel Coverage: 100% maximum Each lot can have one principal building at the frontage line Page 35

36 Front Yard Setback: Side Yard Setback: Zero lot line greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Zero lot line greater setbacks may be granted if the space is to be utilized in conjunction with a use compatible with the development Page 36

37 8. DEFINTIONS Accessory building: a building separate and subordinate to the principal building, the use of which is incidental to that principal building and is located on the same parcel of land. Adult care residence: a building with two or more accommodation units designed to provide long term housing wherein the adult residents, who because of their circumstances cannot or do not wish to maintain their own households, are provided with meal services and may receive such services as housekeeping and personal care assistance. Apartment: a residential building with a shared outside entrance(s), consisting of at least three dwelling units where none of the dwelling units are rented or available for rent or occupation for periods less than thirty-days. Bed and breakfast services: the provision of breakfast together with the rental of a maximum of two bedrooms and the bathroom facilities of a private detached dwelling permanently occupied by the provider of the services. Belt Course: a continuous row or layer of stones or brick set in a wall to make the separate floors distinguishable from the exterior of the building. Building configuration: the form of a building, based on its massing, private frontage, and height. Building height: the vertical extent of a building measured in storeys, not including a raised basement or a habitable attic. Height limits do not apply to masts, belfries, clock towers, chimney flues, water tanks, elevator bulkheads, and similar structures. Building height shall be measured from the average grade of the enfronting thoroughfare. Building type: a structure category determined by function, disposition on the lot, and configuration, including frontage and height. Cape Cod: an architectural style that originated in New England during the 17 th Century. Traditionally they are very simple in design and have few architectural features. Clapboard Siding: a type of siding that uses boards that are designed to overlap Page 37

38 Clerestory window: a window located above eye level. The purpose of which is to bring light, fresh air, or both into the inner space of a structure. Commercial: the term collectively defining workplace, office, and retail functions. Craftsman Style: an architectural style that originated in the UK during the mid to late 1800s remaining popular into the 1930s. The style advocated high-quality craftsmanship. Day care facility: a facility that provides care and supervision for seven or more children for more than three but less than twenty-four consecutive hours in each day that the facility is operating, and is intended to be operated for them at least twelve consecutive weeks per year. Detached dwelling: a residential building containing one dwelling unit, which is physically separate from any other residential building, and does not include a manufactured home. Development Authority: Town Council Dormer window: a window set into the dormer of a structure. The dormer is a structural element that protrudes from the plane of a sloping roof. They are used to provide additional space in the roof of a building. Duplex: a single residential building consisting of two separate dwelling units, each above grade and having exterior entrances. Dwelling unit: a complete building or self-contained portion of a building for the use of one or more individuals living as a single housekeeping unit, containing sleeping, cooking and separate toilet facilities intended as a permanent residence not separated from direct access to the outside by another separate or self-contained set or suite of rooms. Elevation: an exterior wall of a building not along a frontage line (see façade). Façade: the exterior wall of a building that is set along a frontage line (see elevation; frontage line). Fascia: a horizontal band located above a store window, primarily used for signage. Fibre cement: a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibres. It is a highly durable material known for its fire resistance. Page 38

39 Fin wall: a pier that protrudes perpendicular from the façade or elevation of a building Four-plex: a building containing four dwelling units, where each unit shares a common party wall with two other units. Frontage line: those lot lines that coincide with a public frontage. Façades along frontage lines define the public realm and are therefore more regulated than the elevations that coincide with other lot lines. Garage suite: a dwelling unit located above a detached garage which meets the requirements of Part 7, section 7.19 and any other applicable requirements or regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. Home occupation, class A: the secondary use of a principal dwelling unit by a permanent resident of the dwelling to conduct a business activity or occupation which meets the requirements of Part 7, section and any other applicable requirements or regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. The business should not create additional traffic nor be detectable from the outside of the dwelling unit. Typical uses include self-employed persons providing professional and office services. Home occupation, class B: the secondary use of a principal dwelling unit by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling unit to conduct a business activity or occupation which meets the requirements of Part 7, section and any other applicable requirements or regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. The business may have up to six associated visits per day, but not employ any non-residents. Typical uses include self-employed persons providing professional, financial, and office services. Home occupation, class C: the secondary use of a principal dwelling unit, its accessory buildings and site, or combinations thereof, by at least one permanent resident of the dwelling unit to conduct a business activity or occupation, which may create additional traffic and may employ up to two non-residents and which meets the requirements of Part 7, section and any other applicable requirements or regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. Indoor merchandise sales: the indoor sale or display of merchandise, including indoor storage of merchandise in quantities limited to the needs of the outlet. Live-work: a dwelling unit that contains a commercial component anywhere in the unit. Lot line: the boundary that legally and geometrically demarcates a lot (see frontage line). Such lines appear graphically on community and site plans. Codes reference lot lines as the baseline for measuring setbacks. Page 39

40 Mixed use: a building or development that incorporates two or more uses; such as commercial at grade and residential above. Multiple housing development: two or more buildings containing dwelling units, located on a parcel of land, where all buildings, recreation areas, vehicular areas, landscaping and all other features have been planned as an integrated development. Municipal Planning Committee (MPC): Responsible for providing direction in the development of the Town. This is accomplished by giving direction in land use plans and by reviewing and critiquing developments submitted to the Town. Office: a facility for the provision of professional, management, administrative, consulting, or financial services. Typical uses include the offices of lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects, real estate, insurance, clerical, secretarial, employment, telephone answering and office support services. Parks and playgrounds: areas of public land known for their natural scenery and/or preservation for public recreation either active or passive. Personal service: the provision of a service to individuals on a commercial basis and includes such services as photographers, travel agencies, beauty salons, dry cleaners, medical and health related services including their associated offices. Pilaster: a rectangular column attached to a wall to provide decoration and/or support. Prairie School Style: an architectural style that was popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It developed from the Craftsman style and was widespread throughout the Midwestern United States. Principal building: a building which is considered the main or principal use of the parcel on which it is erected. Public and quasi-public use: a use of land or a building for purposes of public administration and services and shall also include a building for the purpose of assembly, instruction, culture, recreation or other community activity. Restaurant: an establishment for the preparation or sale of food for consumption on the premises and may include takeout food service and entertainment, excluding adult entertainment, as accessory uses. A restaurant may include premises for which a Class A liquor license has been issued and minor are not prohibited by the terms of the license. Drinking establishments are a separate use. Page 40

41 Right-of-Way: a public road that is not a laneway Row house: a group of three or more dwelling units, each unit separated by a common or party wall and having a separate front and rear access to the outside grade. Secondary suite: a separate and subordinate dwelling unit contained within a detached dwelling which meets the requirements of section 7.38 and any other applicable requirements or regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. Setback: the area of a lot measured from the lot line to a building façade or elevation. This area must be maintained clear of permanent structures with the exception of: galleries, fences, garden walls, arcades, porches, stoops, balconies, bay windows, terraces, and decks (that align with the first storey level) which are permitted to encroach into the setback. Social care facility: a building or part of a building wherein the occupants reside while being provided with specialized care, such as supervisory, medical, counselling or psychiatric services, on a short term basis. Stacked row house: a building containing three or more dwelling units, each unit separated by a common or party wall and having either a separate front or rear access to the outside grade. Dwelling units within a building may be situated either wholly or partially over or under other dwelling units. Stallriser: the part of the store front located below the window. Storey: a habitable level within a building of no more than 12 feet in height from finished floor to finished ceiling. Attics and raised basements are not considered storeys for the purposes of determining building height. Zero lot line: a structure that that has no setback from a public right-of-way and abuts the property line. Page 41

42 9. PHOTOGRAPHIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Town of Sylvan Lake acknowledges some images and graphics in this document that have been accessed through various online sources, and used by Town of Sylvan Lake in a limited and reasonable manner, and of which are not to be used for resale or promotion of a product that may interfere with owner rights. Page 1 Page 2 Page Page Page Page 12 Page 13 Page 42

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