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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 919, 2010

CONSOLIDATED VERSION FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY

Includes Amendment Bylaws:

945, 2011 946, 2011 949, 2011 956, 2011 971, 2012

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District of Chetwynd Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 919, 2010 Consolidated Version

DISTRICT OF CHETWYND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 919, 2010

CONSOLIDATED VERSION WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Chetwynd wishes to adopt a new Official Community Plan pursuant to the Local Government Act, and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed this Official Community Plan in conjunction with the District’s most recent capital expenditure program and other relevant plans to ensure consistency between them, and WHEREAS, it is recognized that land within the Agricultural Land Reserve is subject to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, made pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act and relevant orders of the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission made pursuant to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, NOW THEREFORE, the District of Chetwynd is in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as “District of Chetwynd Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 919, 2010”. 2. The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made part of this Bylaw and adopted as the

Official Community Plan for the District of Chetwynd:

a) Schedule A – Official Community Plan Text b) Schedule B – Land Use Map c) Exhibit ‘A’ – Railway, Industrial & Residential Concept Plan d) Schedule C – Public Utilities and Roadways Map e) Schedule D – Agriculture Land Reserve and Hazardous Areas Map f) Schedule E – Development Permit Areas Map g) Schedule F – Greater Chetwynd Map h) Appendix ‘A’ – Development Permit Guidelines

3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or map in this bylaw is for any reason held to

be invalid by the decision of any court or competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

4. The District of Chetwynd Bylaw No. 815/D&P/04 as amended, is hereby repealed. READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17th DAY OF MAY, 2010 READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17th DAY OF MAY, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THIS 7th DAY OF JUNE, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THIS 12th DAY OF JULY, 2010 READ A THIRD TIME THIS 12th DAY OF JULY, 2010 ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF AUGUST, 2010

DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION

Bylaw No. 945, 2011

Bylaw No. 956, 2011

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DISTRICT OF CHETWYND

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN TEXT

“Schedule A”

To Bylaw No. 919, 2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN MAPS 3

3.0 COMMUNITY GOALS 4

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 6

5.0 RESIDENTIAL 8

6.0 COMMERCIAL 11

7.0 INDUSTRIAL 13

8.0 INSTITUTIONAL 15

9.0 PARKS, TRAILS & GREENSPACES 17

10.0 AGRICULTURE & HAZARDOUS AREAS 19

11.0 TRANSPORTATION 21

12.0 WATER, SEWER & STORMWATER DRAINAGE 23

13.0 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS 25

14.0 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 29

15.0 IMPLEMENTATION 30

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Official Community Plan

This Official Community Plan (OCP) has been prepared and adopted within the statutory provisions of provincial legislation. It is comprised of a series of maps illustrating a pattern of proposed land uses and associated servicing strategy and a statement of objectives and policies dealing with a variety of aspects of community development. The OCP reflects the aspirations of the District and is a general statement of the broad objectives and policies respecting the form and character of existing and proposed land use and servicing requirements.

Purpose of the Official Community Plan

This OCP is an update of the 2004 plan to reflect changes in provincial legislation impacting OCPs, and a renewed sense of optimism and opportunity in the District of Chetwynd. OCPs are used as a policy tool by municipal governments for land use planning. OCPs provide some level of certainty regarding the location and nature of community change to residents and land owners, and serve to guide municipal councils when making decisions about development, zoning, and services to accommodate growth. An OCP can improve local commercial, industrial and residential areas, and provide the assurance neighbourhoods need to retain attractive and stable living environments. The policies of an OCP assist in guiding the decisions of the business and development interests of the community. OCPs should reflect a consensus of public opinion, which is utilized as a framework for future development. OCPs also contain strategies for managing future growth. This OCP delineates policy by which the District and the public can evaluate development proposals to ensure manageable and economic growth. This OCP forms the basis for land use bylaws and capital expenditures, and is consistent with the District’s waste management plans, domestic water supply improvement programs, public works programs, and other capital expenditures. This OCP deals with development in the long term and should be applied and interpreted with some flexibility. This OCP should be updated periodically to ensure that the document continues to reflect the long-range planning objectives of the District.

What an Official Community Plan Can and Cannot Do

The required content of an OCP is set out in Section 877 of the Local Government Act. The Act outlines the framework for community goals, objectives and policies. The Plan must be flexible and adaptive to changes in the community. The planning horizon is 5 years in the short term and 15 to 20 years for longer term considerations.

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The main purpose of the OCP is to provide a degree of certainty to Council and residents regarding the form and character of the community. The Plan can encourage senior levels of government to take action, but it cannot force action. The OCP does not commit Council to specific expenditures; conversely, Council cannot endorse actions contrary to the Plan. The Plan reflects community values which have been determined through input from Council and the general public. The OCP can achieve consensus on some issues; yet for other issues the OCP represents a compromise between opposing viewpoints.

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2.0 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN MAPS The objective of land use planning is to plan for the future demand for a variety of land uses within the community and then to establish policies where each land use may be accommodated, respecting the specific criteria of each use and the desired relationship with other uses, infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, roads and parks and green spaces, and the community as a whole. The Local Government Act requires Official Community Plans to include maps showing proposed land uses, servicing requirements and indicate development permit areas. This OCP contains five maps that illustrate the overall land use concept, public utilities and roadways, development permit areas and hazardous areas. These maps should be interpreted only in the context of the written policies of the OCP.

2.1 Schedule B: Land Use Map Schedule B shows the preferred pattern of land use, in the long term for urban and rural residential, as well as various kinds of commercial, institutional, parks and recreation, and industrial land uses.

Exhibit ‘A’: Railway, Industrial & Residential Concept Plan

2.2 Schedule C: Public Utilities and Roadways Map

The hierarchy of roads for the District of Chetwynd is shown in Schedule C. It designates highways and major network roadways as well as other major municipal roads. Other roadways are considered local roads.

2.3 Schedule D: ALR and Hazardous Areas Map

The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), slopes exceeding 20% grade, and named creeks are shown in Schedule D.

2.4 Schedule E: Development Permit Areas Map

Schedule E outlines development permit areas, which have additional development guidelines in place. The justification and guidelines for these development permit areas are described within this bylaw.

2.5 Schedule F: Map of Greater Chetwynd

The expanded boundaries of the District of Chetwynd are shown in Schedule F. This map also indicates the land use category for these new areas.

Appendix ‘A’: Development Permit Guidelines

Bylaw No. 945, 2011

Bylaw No. 956, 2011

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3.0 COMMUNITY GOALS In the review process of the previous Official Community Plan (OCP) in 2004, a number of major concerns were identified. Following is a brief discussion of these concerns, plus a statement of community goals, as it was felt that they are still valid today.

3.1 Land Use and Planning Concerns over land use planning in the District are quite broad. Specific concerns, however, were raised with respect to in-fill development of existing residential areas, future residential areas, affordable housing, parks and open space and revitalizing the downtown. In response to these concerns, Council has identified the following community goal: To correlate land use planning with the best interest of the Community.

3.2 Public Services

Concerns raised about public services included better cultural facilities and the continued use of updated and expanded recreation facilities by people living in the Chetwynd area. In response to these concerns, the second community goal is: To provide better cultural, recreational and educational facilities and programs to existing residents and to meet the needs of future growth.

3.3 Economic Development

Chetwynd has a diverse economy which includes forestry, mining, oil and gas, wind farming, agriculture, tourism, transportation and government sectors and has been able to weather past economic slow-downs with considerable resiliency. The community of Chetwynd (approximately 2,700 residents) and its trading area (an additional 4,000 residents) have a number of strengths which include a diverse economic base, planned communities, transportation infrastructure, major services, recreational resources, year round tourism, retail and community services, and a progressive attitude. In order to further enhance the District’s ability to sustain itself through any economic situation, Council has adopted four goals that are the foundation for the community’s economic development strategies, as follows; To enhance the role of Chetwynd as a regional service centre. To take advantage of the magnificent environmental features of the Chetwynd area and to build upon the existing base of tourism facilities in order to develop Chetwynd into a four–season destination. To attract additional industrial and service sector employment to the Chetwynd area as a means of diversifying the community’s economic base and to create new employment opportunities.

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To increase the attractiveness of Chetwynd to current and potential residents through the improvement and expansion of the range of services offered.

3.4 Environment

Concern for the environment in Chetwynd includes reference to the need for provincial enforcement of pollution control regulations, industrial location policy, and the concern for proper watershed management upstream of the District’s present water intake on the Pine River. This has resulted in the following goal: To improve the environmental quality within the Chetwynd area.

3.5 Physical Services and Utilities

There was a general concern raised about the potential for rapid growth within the District and a requirement for a proper servicing and utility plan to meet the demands of a growing population. As a result, the services and utilities goal for Chetwynd is as follows: To plan for expansion of services and utilities as required to service a growing population.

3.6 Transportation Network

The transportation concerns identified centered on financial constraints attached to implementing a road-upgrading program, the division of the community by the railroad and highway and the existing road maintenance program. In response to this, the District has developed the following goal: To upgrade the present road system and to develop a Transportation Plan to accommodate growth.

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Our environment contributes to the health and well-being of all residents and Chetwynd can support environmental responsibility and stewardship by honoring the natural setting of the District through community action. The District has committed to lead by example through municipal operations and maintenance practices for District facilities and infrastructure, as well as encouraging environmental protection. Conserving natural resources and protecting sensitive areas enables important natural habitats to remain intact and ecologically healthy, thereby contributing to the long term sustainability of the area. Furthermore, practices that promote energy efficiency will support Chetwynd’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the associated effects on climate change.

4.1 General Policies Council’s policies are as follows: a) Implement the principles of sustainable development and smart growth through

informed and educated decisions about alternative technologies for infrastructure (e.g. bioswales, solar energy, geothermal heating and cooling).

b) Develop natural solutions that support ecological responsibility using features such as

community gardens, landscaped boulevards and native tree planting. c) Strive to improve water conservation throughout the District.

d) Work collaboratively with the Peace River Regional District to dispose solid waste and

identify solutions to curb landfill demand. e) Encourage landscaping techniques that reduce the need for irrigation when designing

and maintaining parks, natural areas and environmentally sensitive areas. f) Leverage support from the federal and provincial governments for “green” initiatives.

4.2 Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Support and implement the District of Chetwynd Corporate and Community Energy

Plans, once completed, to better understand how the community can be more energy efficient and to identify Chetwynd’s alternative energy potential.

b) Work towards achieving the following greenhouse gas reduction targets on both a

corporate and community wide basis:

A 1% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions by 2011, and

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An addition 1% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions each year after 2010 up to 2020.

In total, a 10% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions by 2020. c) Lead by example by developing an action plan for implementing and monitoring

sustainable municipal operations that outlines how the District will achieve its targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction.

d) Support programs that will educate individuals on the benefits of energy efficiency. e) Encourage land use planning and site designs that promote energy efficiency (e.g. solar

orientation, compact developments and sites orientated around active transportation) f) Encourage the development of alternative energy supplies such as solar, wind or

geothermal energy, landfill gas recovery and waste heat recovery from municipal and industrial activities where feasible.

g) Promote strong trail/greenway connections throughout the District to reduce vehicle

dependency and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of the District’s Parks, Trails and Greenspace Plan.

h) Support the creation of a separate anti-idling bylaw aimed at reducing greenhouse gas

emissions. i) Utilize green spaces and natural vegetation to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse

gases. j) Reduce the carbon footprint of Chetwynd where possible, through local “made in

Chetwynd” solutions.

k) Embrace and encourage the three R’s – reduce, reuse, and recycle – to help curb landfill demand and lower methane emissions from solid waste decomposition.

l) Consider developing a composting program to help reduce methane emissions from

solid waste decomposition.

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5.0 RESIDENTIAL Residential development largely depends on population growth and decline and Chetwynd’s growth depends primarily on natural resource based industries (in particular forestry, mining, and oil and gas extraction), as they are key contributors to both the local and regional economies. In the past, these industries have fluctuated due to external forces in the global economy. Since its incorporation in 1962, Chetwynd has experienced rapid but fluctuating growth. In the past, annual growth rates have been as high as 26% and as low as -5%. These figures represent the extremes. In recent years the population appears to have stabilized around 2,700 individuals. Today a 0.25% annual growth rate appears to be conservative, a 0.5% annual growth rate appears to be modest and a 1.0% annual growth rate appears to be optimistic. These rates have been used in Table 1: Population Projections by Five Year Intervals.

Table 1: Population Projections, 2009 – 2029

By Five year Intervals

YEAR 0.25% per year 0.5% per year 1.0% per year 2009 2,700 2,700 2,700 2014 2,735 2,770 2,840 2019 2,770 2,840 2,980 2024 2,805 2,910 3,135 2029 2,840 2,980 3,295

Given an optimistic growth rate, Chetwynd’s population is expected to grow by approximately 150 individuals every five years or approximately 30 individuals annually. According to the 2006 Census, the average household in Chetwynd consisted of approximately 3 people. An increase of 150 individuals over five years equals about 50 new households or about 10 new households annually. These projections have been used to develop the District’s future land use requirements and distribution patterns. Currently, there is sufficient vacant land within the District to accommodate the anticipated growth with even optimistic growth of 1.0% per year. Housing continues to be available in a range of prices and types (single detached, multiple housing, and manufactured home lots). However, the development of one or more proposed mines in the region could change the situation rapidly and the District should ensure it stays appraised of the situation.

5.1 Policies Council’s policies are as follows: a) Develop a Vacant Land Inventory to aid in encouraging new development in Chetwynd

by identifying lands that are vacant and available for different types of development. b) Ensure that new residential areas are efficiently located adjacent to existing

developments in order to:

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minimize future maintenance costs; and capitalize on the Districts existing infrastructure.

c) New residential subdivisions will be granted only on the basis of plans that demonstrate

conformance with the OCP and an approved neighbourhood structure plan. d) Council may require developers to prepare Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSP) when

they propose to develop blocks of land greater than 10 hectares (about 22 acres). The NSP will consider the broader area around the proposed development, and shall at least address the following factors:

transportation network; utilities routing; land use types, densities and locations; school and parkland locations; neighbourhood commercial locations; environmentally sensitive, heritage and archaeological features; hazardous areas; phasing of development.

e) Overall residential neighbourhood densities will range between 8 and 20 units/gross ha. f) Encourage lower density developments northeast of the Town Centre and higher density

developments south of Highway 97. g) Work collaboratively with senior governments to develop Crown Lands if necessary. h) Encourage private sector development to meet a large segment of housing demand.

i) Duplexes and other low density, multiple-family developments will be located on the

perimeter of homogeneous single-family areas, corner locations, on collector or busier streets, relatively large lots and in proximity to an elementary school and park.

j) High density multiple-family developments, such as apartments, will be located in or

near the Town Centre or at the edge of a neighbourhoods facing onto major roads. k) Manufactured home subdivisions will be considered within neighbourhoods provided the

adjacent properties are minimally affected by concerns such as increases in traffic, unsightly premises, etc.

l) Manufactured home parks will be considered in areas designated for residential

development, provided that the parks have direct access to a major roadway, are buffered from conventional residential development and are located toward the fringe of the residential areas.

m) Manufactured home subdivisions must comply with all other relevant District Bylaws.

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n) In-fill development will be encouraged wherever possible to better utilize existing infrastructure.

o) Development Permit Areas will ensure that in-fill development and redevelopment

within the District is environmentally and aesthetically compatible with existing development.

p) The District will encourage affordable housing opportunities to meet the changing needs

of residents at all stages of their life by providing a balanced housing stock capable of meeting the needs of various age groups, family types, lifestyles and income groups.

q) The District will direct the following types of special housing to areas designated as

Multiple Family Residential:

Group homes; Extended care facilities; Retirement homes providing intermediate or extended care services; Community care housing; and Seniors and special needs housing.

r) Consider the development of subsidized housing units or units designed for physically

challenged individuals in exchange for increases in density and reduced parking. s) Revise the zoning bylaw to clarify within which zones secondary suites are permitted,

and the regulations applicable to them

t) Revise the zoning bylaw to clarify within which zones bed and breakfast establishments are permitted, and the regulations applicable to them.

u) Revise the zoning bylaw to clarify within which zones home based businesses are

permitted, and the regulations applicable to them.

v) Multi-family residential developments are subject to a development permit area and subsequent guidelines.

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6.0 COMMERCIAL In the District of Chetwynd, commercial land use can be broken into two categories: Town Centre Commercial (TC) and Highway Commercial (HC).

Town Centre The Town Centre of Chetwynd is more than just a business district. It is the heart and focal point of the community and, it is the District’s desire to encourage the development of a strong Town Centre. To this end, intensive retail, office and similar commercial functions will be directed to a defined area centered on the present commercial core. Commercial uses of a more space extensive nature, or generally requiring a lower degree of pedestrian access (highway commercial uses), will be directed to areas on the periphery of the Town Centre. The Town Centre is developing into a multi-functional node of activity in the District. This includes non-commercial uses as well as commercial. It is surrounded on the north by residential and industrial land uses, on the east by the Canfor sawmill, on the south by Highway 97 and on the west by highway commercial land uses. A strong public institutional district has developed to the west-end of the Town Centre and includes the hospital, RCMP detachment, municipal offices and an elementary school. The Town Centre contains a mix of residential housing ranging from single family dwellings to apartments. Future expansion of the Town Centre should be phased in a manner which first expands westward across Windrem Creek and then, as a long term measure, eastward by redeveloping lands which are currently industrial. The institutional area west of Windrem Creek should be connected to the commercial core with the extension of 50th Avenue via 53rd Street to connect with Hospital Road. It is Council’s objective to maintain and strengthen the role of the Town Centre, and to prohibit development that contravenes this objective.

Highway Commercial Highway Commercial land uses cater to primarily highway and tourist traffic, including vehicle services, restaurants, motels and other retail services. These uses require easy access to and from the highway. In Chetwynd, Highway Commercial areas (HC) are located along Highways 97 and 29 North. In Chetwynd Highway Commercial land uses are largely influenced by resource development in Northeastern BC and regional tourism. While it is anticipated that increased demands for highway commercial space will continue, Chetwynd appears to have sufficient Highway Commercial land available.

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6.1 Town Centre Policies Council’s policies are as follows: a) Encourage all retail commercial, personal service, institutional, central residential and

central parks and open space to locate in the Town Centre area. b) Support the revitalization strategies as outlined in the District of Chetwynd Commercial

Area Revitalization Strategy, 1992.

c) Encourage development and redevelopment along both sides of Windrem Creek where it passes through the Town Centre area.

d) Encourage shopping centre development of sufficient size in the Town Centre area, and

only in the Town Centre area, until the District reaches a population of 6,000 people. e) Encourage mixed commercial and residential development within the Town Centre area

to broaden and diversify the activities in the area and to stimulate the development of the Town Centre as a “people place” rather than simply a centre of commerce.

f) Encourage redevelopment and increased density through in-fill throughout the Town

Centre area.

g) Town Centre developments are subject to a development permit area and subsequent guidelines.

6.2 Highway Commercial Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Encourage redevelopment and increased density throughout the Highway Commercial

areas. b) Bulk fuel stations and bulk fuel facilities will be directed to industrial lands that offer

sites along designated truck routes to ensure that highway truck traffic does not interfere with Town Centre and Highway Commercial uses.

c) Highway Commercial developments are subject to a development permit are and

subsequent guidelines.

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7.0 INDUSTRIAL In Chetwynd, the mill establishment and the rail yards are the major users of heavy industrial lands. In addition, there are five heavy industrial satellite sites which accommodate a sawmill, pulpmill, gas processing plant; sulphur processing plant, and a coal mine. Currently there is enough vacant land within the district to accommodate anticipated future industrial land use. Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) subdivided land is available in the northeast, adjacent to the railroad. However, the existing available industrial land is located in an area of peaty soils that may limit the kind of industrial development that may occur on the land. Additional industrial land with suitable soil conditions and access to the railroad may need to be allocated. The Chetwynd Airport is centrally located in Chetwynd and serves as a vital transportation link for industry and emergency health and air ambulance services. The Chetwynd Municipal Airport Facilities Study was completed in 1996, which evaluated the existing airport facilities and presented options to correct deficiencies, upgrade physical characteristics and provide for future demand. With the potential for industrial expansion in the Chetwynd area, air traffic increases would also be anticipated.

7.1 General Policies Council’s policies are as follows: a) Consider the development of a light industrial park with minimum rural type services in

specially selected areas at the edge of the community. b) Consider acquiring the lands between Highway 29 north and north of the railroad, for

future industrial development, if the land proves to be suitable for industrial development and engineering and/or geotechnical studies are completed.

c) Ensure that airport facilities are able to safely and efficiently handle future air traffic and

ensure the health, safety and welfare of people on adjacent land uses. d) Council will continue to support airport development through the implementation of the

recommendations in the Chetwynd Municipal Airport Study, 1996.

7.2 Sand & Gravel Policies Council’s policies are as follows: a) Sand and gravel deposits within the District may be mined prior to urban development

occurring. b) Work cooperatively with resource ministries with respect to sand and gravel/quarry

proposals and give due consideration to the impact of extraction and processing activities on surrounding land uses and developments.

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c) Ensure that adequate sand and gravel resources are available for the future and avoid

development that may hinder the availability of such resources.

d) Minimize land use conflicts between sand and gravel operations and neighboring properties by ensuring operations are conducted in an appropriate manner to minimize noise, dust, visual and other impacts on adjacent roadways and land uses.

e) Sand and gravel extraction sites will be remediated on an ongoing basis throughout the

extraction process by ensuring:

Careful stockpiling; Storage and replacement of topsoil; Using appropriate reclamation seed mixes of vegetation; and Site contouring and management of surface drainage are being undertaken.

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8.0 INSTITUTIONAL The majority of the District’s institutional and public facilities are contained within three separate areas. One area, west of the Town Center, is comprised of the District of Chetwynd Municipal Office and Fire Hall, the RCMP office, and the hospital. The second area is located in the eastern portion of the District and includes the high school, library, arena, curling rink and wave pool, interconnected with numerous outdoor recreational facilities. The third one is located south of Highway 97 (N) and includes the Post Office and the Northern Lights College Chetwynd Campus. Other schools, churches, social and cultural facilities are located throughout the community. These facilities are adequate for the current and future population and there is sufficient space allocated for future expansions.

8.1 General Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Land uses located peripheral to the existing hospital site will be planned to not impede

or limit the future on-site expansion of the hospital facility. b) Work collaboratively with School District No. 59 to plan for and identify future school

sites should development present the need.

c) School sites will be located to provide competent sites for structural requirements and for playground utilization.

d) School sites will be located with direct access to collector roadways and will be centrally

located with respect to their “catchment” area to minimize student walking distance.

e) Provisions will be made in surrounding residential developments to accommodate convenient pedestrian access to the school site.

f) Schools will be located contiguous to neighbourhood parks or other open spaces in

order to allow joint facility usage, wherever possible.

g) Support efforts to expand the District’s library facilities by working cooperatively with the Library Association as funds permit.

h) Development on or adjacent to the present Fire Hall will only be permitted if:

the development will not inhibit future expansion; and the development is a major public facility or institution.

i) Encourage major public facilities and institutions to locate in the western area of the

Town Centre Area.

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j) Review the status of the District’s recreation facilities and establish priorities with respect to municipal funding through the implementation of the Chetwynd Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 1996.

k) Support the creation of a new Municipal Hall.

l) The District of Chetwynd will work with a variety of partners to increase the District’s

accessibility to all age groups and residents through the development, customization and implementation of the Social Planning & Research Council of British Columbia’s (SPARC) various Accessible Community Bylaws.

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9.0 PARKS, TRAILS & GREENSPACES The District of Chetwynd has a full range of recreation, sports and leisure facilities. The District also contains a wide variety of greenspaces from manicured parks and open spaces to minimally maintained natural conservation areas. Several studies have been completed in the past few years, including the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 1996, Walkway Study Staged Development Plan, 1993, the Greenspace Concept Plan, 1996 and the Parks, Trails and Greenspace Plan, 2007. Few concerns have been identified with the recreation facilities available in Chetwynd, other than the need to maintain the existing high standard.

9.1 General Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) In new residential areas, the developer will provide 5% of the gross developable area to

the District for parkland in each phase of a residential subdivision, or pay cash-in-lieu. Cash collected in lieu of parkland will be placed in the District’s parkland fund.

b) Where possible, park areas will be located contiguous to elementary school sites.

c) The Chetwynd Parks and Open Space Standards as given in Table 2 (below) will be used

to guide parkland acquisition and development.

Table 2: Chetwynd Parks and Open Space Standards

Park Type Catchment

Area Size

(Hectares) Standard per 1,000

Population

Tot-Lot/Mini Park 400m 0.03 - 0.2 0.6ha or 1 per neighbourhood

Neighbourhood Park 400m - 800m 0.5 - 3.3 1.6ha or 1 per neighbourhood

Passive Community Park 1km or 1 per community

0.5 - 10 1.0

Active Community Park 1 km 10 - 30 NA

Natural Open space 30 to 60

minutes drive 40 - 400 NA

d) Promote access to watercourses for the public including the development of trails and

walkways in accordance with best management to access waterways practices. e) Implement the recommendations set forth in the Parks, Trails & Greenspace Plan

(2007), with a special focus on the development of the Urban Trail Network Plan as funds permit.

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f) Encourage the development of active and passive recreational facilities and parks in the vicinity of the Chetwynd Airport in keeping with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure land use guidelines.

g) Strive to preserve lands with high environmental values such as the lands bordering

Centurion Creek, Windrem Creek and Widmark Creek and other natural drainage channels, to promote non-intensive use of these areas for open space compatible with preservation as drainage channels.

h) To protect fish habitat areas, the minimum leave strip for watercourses will be in

accordance with provincial regulations. Setback variances may be granted subject to agreement between, the District and the Province.

9.2 Nature Conservation Area Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Responsibly manage a working community forest that provides the residents of

Chetwynd with a continued and sustainable source of natural resource and outdoor recreation opportunities.

b) Strive to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the Nature Conservation Area, its

ecosystems, and its biological diversity.

c) Encourage developments that support passive recreation uses and resource management activities for educational and employment training activities.

d) Evaluate development proposals on the basis of an environmental assessment and

sensitivity and respect for the natural character and quality of landscaping.

9.3 Heritage Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) The District will continue to protect its heritage in accordance with provincial legislation.

This may include acquiring, conserving and developing heritage sites, gaining knowledge about the community’s history and heritage, and other activities to conserve the District’s historical, cultural, aesthetic, scientific and educational heritage.

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10.0 AGRICULTURE & HAZARDOUS AREAS Agriculture The District of Chetwynd supports the provincial policies for the preservation of agricultural lands.

10.1 Agriculture Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) The District will not support applications for exclusion of agricultural lands from the ALR

unless it may be demonstrated that such exclusions are essential to the well being of the Community.

b) Ensure that all of the District’s ALR mapping is current.

c) Work toward minimizing land use conflicts that may arise between agricultural and rural

activities.

d) Buffering between new residential development and the adjacent agricultural land will conform to the conditions specified in the Agricultural Land Commission’s current Landscaped Buffer Specifications.

e) Council supports the Agricultural Land Commission’s current “ALR Community Planning

Guidelines”. Hazardous Areas In the interest of public safety, and in order to protect public and private investment in the community, it is important that potentially hazardous areas within the community are identified and policies established to avoid hazardous situations. Within Chetwynd, potentially hazardous areas include: the steep hillside portions of the northwest residential area, flood prone areas associated with Pine River, Windrem, Centurion, Widmark and Fernando Creeks, areas of high water table and unstable soil conditions. Although Chetwynd does not lie within a floodplain, floods have occurred on Windrem Creek due to unusual weather conditions. The Provincial Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines is intended to protect against the loss of life and minimize property damage, injury, and trauma and therefore should be supported in regard to protection from creek flooding. Steep slopes greater that 20%, which are areas of potentially unstable soil conditions, pose a barrier to development and are considered to be undevelopable for most of northern British Columbia, unless a suitable building site can be established by a geotechnical engineering report. Development along the northwest portion of the District will be affected by steep slopes.

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High water table and unstable soil conditions affect areas throughout the District and currently require geotechnical reports or engineered basements. Schedule D: ALR and Hazardous Areas shows the ALR and hazardous areas in and around the district.

10.2 Hazardous Areas Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Urban development will only be permitted in accordance with the advice of a

Professional Engineer regarding the geotechnical competence of the development area.

b) Support the objectives of the current provincial Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines.

c) Encourage agricultural, park and outdoor recreation uses on flood prone lands.

d) Encourage residential land use to locate in areas not susceptible to flooding.

e) When development does occur on flood prone lands, the siting and construction of

buildings used for habitation, business or storage of goods that could be damaged by flooding must be flood proofed to standards established by the provincial government.

f) Encourage the use of below ground basements in areas not prone to high water tables

and having springs from escarpments.

g) Encourage development to occur away from potentially unstable land along water courses or escarpments.

h) Consider permitting development on steep slopes greater than 20% only if a suitable

building site can be established by a geotechnical engineering report. i) Investigate and implement methods of wildfire abatement and recognize the document

“Fire Smart, Protecting Your Community from Wildfire” as a source of information.

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11.0 TRANSPORTATION The Ministry of Transportation developed a Major Street Network Plan for the District of Chetwynd and surrounding area, in conjunction with the District and the Peace River Regional District. The Plan provides for a system of roadways that will accommodate intra-community travel demands into the future and the required rights-of-way will be incorporated into development planning. The District of Chetwynd is physically divided by major transportation arteries such as Highways 97 and 29 north, as well as CN Rail. Since the prime objective of provincial highways is to move traffic through the community, the need to develop an internal community arterial road system to link isolated sectors of the community becomes important. Highways 97 and 29 North are primarily intended to promote through traffic, with highway access encouraged via frontage roads, backage roads and major street intersections. Depending on traffic volumes, safety considerations, and design limitations, direct highway access may be restricted. Several transportation concerns have been identified as they pertain to commercial land within the District: Pedestrian and vehicular access to the Town Centre; Highway commercial and truck parking along the frontage roads; Lengthy delays at the Highway 97 rail crossing due to long trains or shunting in the rail

yards; The possibility of a bypass road south of the airport; and Highway access to the North and South Access Road from Highway 97. In addition to those concerns, the following roads have been identified to be upgraded: the route into the Rodeo-Munch subdivision; Hospital Road; and Westgate Road to the new cemetery. The major elements of the public utilities and roadway network are shown on Schedule C: Public Utilities and Roadways and as further defined by Exhibit “A” attached to and forming part of this bylaw.

11.1 Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Support the development of a District Transportation Plan. b) Support the approval of subdivisions and/or developments that accommodate the major

transportation network as illustrated on Schedule C and as further illustrated in Exhibit “A” of Bylaw No. 945, 2011.

Bylaw No. 945, 2011

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c) Require new residential development to include paved streets and underground utilities in accordance with other all relevant District bylaws.

d) Implement safe pedestrian walkways linking homes, schools, recreational facilities with

the Town Center, and the highway with the Post Office as funds permit. e) Work towards paving all arterial and collector roads through the implementation of an

ongoing road paving program. f) Endorse the 1999 Chetwynd Traffic Study that considered issues such as the effect of

the rail crossing, the proposed bypass to the south, the effects of truck traffic and parking and a possible location for truck stop facilities until a new Transportation Plan is developed.

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12.0 WATER, SEWER & STORMWATER DRAINAGE The District of Chetwynd collects raw sewage using a conventional gravity sewer system. There are three small lift stations and one major lift station. All sewage is macerated and pumped to one treatment facility located south of the airport. The treatment facility includes two anaerobic lagoons, three aerobic lagoons and one polishing cell. Treated effluent then flows by gravity to the Pine River. The lagoons were constructed in 1991, with two floating aerators in each lagoon. The Districts discharge is governed by the BC Ministry of Environment Permit #01167. The District completed a sewer system assessment in February of 2002 which recommended improvements to the trucked waste facilities, sewer system, lift station and lagoons. The District has undertaken a number of improvements on reducing flows, redirecting trucked waste and adding maceration. Further improvements are anticipated in the area of sludge removal, screening and continuing with reducing flows from infill and infiltration. The District of Chetwynd obtains its water from the Pine River. An intake structure and low lift pump station at the river pump water approximately 1.7 km to three raw water ponds. These ponds are operated in series starting with a 4 M gallon lined pond, followed by the second (11 M gallon) and third (29 M gallon) unlined ponds. The settled water is pumped from the third pond into the water treatment plant (WTP), where a coagulant is added and the water is filtered through a two-stage process (roughing filter followed by a rapid sand filter). Chlorine is added and after sufficient contact time, the water is pumped from the high lift pump station (adjacent to the WTP) to the distribution system via a 1.1 km trunkmain. The distribution system is comprised of two above-ground steel reservoirs (each 550,000 USL gal) and a system of mainly PVC piping, generally between 150 – 200 mm in diameter. The system supply is supplemented by a deep artesian well located to the southeast of the WTP. This well was developed after the Pine River was contaminated by an oil spill in August 2000 and is maintained as an emergency backup. The water from this well is treated by the same treatment process that treats the water from the Pine River. A temporary containerized WTP was installed in 2007 to provide peaking supply during the summer months when the main treatment plant reaches its operating capacity. An upgrading plan was presented to the District of Chetwynd in 2006 and identified the following components that required upgrading: Intake low lift pump station and pipeline to raw water ponds; WTP expansion; Trunkmain from high lift pump station to distribution system (completed); Various distribution upgrades required to satisfy fire flow and demand requirements,

including a third reservoir; and Upgrades to the high lift pump station.

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The storm sewer system in the District consists of ditches, piping and creeks. There are currently no treatment works for storm sewer other than settlement in catchbasins. Storm sewer exits the pipe network into ditches, which run into Windrem Creek and Centurion Creek and eventually into the Pine River. The issues involved with storm sewer will be resolved with on-going upgrades as flows increase.

12.1 Water Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Encourage the development of a Drinking Water Protection Plan for the District. b) Implement the recommendations of the 2007 Pine River Watershed Source Protection

Plan as funds permit. c) Endorse the findings of the 2009 Water Model analysis. d) Endorse the findings of the 2009 Raw Water Supply Evaluation

e) Implement a new water pressure zone in the Hillside Drive area in cooperation with new

development in the area as development pressures dictate.

f) Endorse the findings in the Districts Sewer System Capacity Study.

12.2 Sewer Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Endorse the findings in the Districts Sewer System Capacity Study.

12.3 Stormwater Drainage Policies

Council’s policies are as follows: a) Endorse the 1999 Storm Drainage Study in conjunction with a long-range road paving

program.

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13.0 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS

13.1 Background Provincial legislation enables local governments to designate specific areas as Development Permit areas where it desires to exercise a greater level of control over the design, form, scale, and character of development. A development permit is required in these cases prior to the development of a site or area. Development permit areas may be designated for the following purposes: Protection of the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity; Protection of development from hazardous conditions; Protection of farming; Revitalization of designated commercial areas; Regulation of form and character of intensive residential development; Regulation of form and character of commercial, industrial or multiple-family residential

development; Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; Reducing energy consumption; and Conserving water resources.

13.2 Conditions Where a Development Permit is Not Required

Development Permits are not required within the specified development permit areas under the following conditions: For internal alterations that do not affect the outer appearance of the building; For replacement, upgrading or repair of roofing, except where it changes the shape, form,

or texture of the building; For one small addition that results in less than $20,000 of construction value including

labour and materials; Changes in terms of colour, material, or form as approved in a previous permit to a façade,

roof, or signage; or An addition to the rear of building that is not exposed to the street.

13.3 Aesthetic Treatment of Design Elements

By utilizing positive design principles, development can generally be constructed more attractively. The following statements apply to all development permit areas: Gas or power utility enclosures will be located away from the street facing facades and

screened from view; Satellite dishes, when exposed to public view, will be as inconspicuous as possible; Mechanical equipment will screened or incorporated in the roof envelope; and

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Where covered parking is provided, the scale, form, and character will be consistent with the building design.

13.4 Town Centre Development Permit Area

Category: Commercial revitalization and guidelines for the form and character of development. Area: The Town Centre Development Permit area of Chetwynd as outlined on Schedule E: Development Permit Areas Map. Justification: The Town Centre of Chetwynd is more than just a business district. It is the heart and focal point of the community. The visual impression of the town centre area forms a strong part of the community’s identity. Council would like to ensure that the visual character of the Town Centre area improves as development occurs over time. The objective of this designation is to ensure that new development strengthens the town centers status as the community focal point, to conserve and enhance the town center’s character, and to realize the heritage, economic, cultural, and architectural potential of the town centre. Guidelines: See Appendix “A” – Development Permit Guidelines.

13.5 Highway Commercial Development Permit Area

Category: Guidelines for the form and character of highway commercial development. Area: The Highway Commercial development Permit area adjacent to Highway 97 as outlined on Schedule E: Development Permit Areas Map. Justification: Highway commercial areas are quite visible from Highways 97 and 29 North and often form the first impression of Chetwynd for tourists, as well as a continuing impression for residents who regularly drive along Highway 97 and 29 North. The areas are highly important for the tourism and highway commercial businesses in Chetwynd. The objective of this designation is to enhance the appearance of developments having public view, to ensure that all development meets a consistently high standard of visual quality, to improve the appearance of highway commercial properties in the city, and to ensure that safe and efficient access is provided. Guidelines: See Appendix “A” – Development Permit Guidelines.

Bylaw No. 956, 2011

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13.6 Multiple-Family Housing Development Permit Area

Category: Guidelines for the form and character of multiple-family housing and manufactured home development. Area: Those areas designated for multiple housing and manufactured home development located throughout the District and other areas as they are rezoned, and as outlined on Schedule E: Development Permit Areas Map. Justification: Most multiple-family developments are located in areas next to major roadways or to low density residential use, and areas going through a transition from low density residential use to multiple-family residential use. Because of their prominent size and location, multiple-family developments can have a significant visual impact on the surrounding area. Good design guidelines can help ensure that the development enhances the area rather than create an eyesore and a source of friction between existing residents and the new development. Good design should take into account public safety and crime prevention. The objective of this designation is to ensure that multiple family developments are attractive and compatible with the surrounding area. Guidelines: See Appendix “A” – Development Permit Guidelines.

13.7 Steep Slopes Development Permit Area

Category: Protection of the natural environment and protection of development from hazardous conditions. Area: Those lands with gradients in excess of 20%; lands within 30m of undeveloped slopes with gradients exceeding 30%; and all land within 30m of developed slopes with gradients exceeding 20%. Areas are to be determined by field survey submitted with the development application and shown generally on Schedule E: Development Permit Areas Map. Justification: To protect natural steep slopes from negative impacts caused by disturbance from development and to protect nearby lands from impacts caused by slope failure. Guidelines: In order to assist the District in determining the conditions or requirements it will impose in a permit, an applicant is required to submit a report to the District, prepared by a professional geotechnical engineer, which includes an analysis of the pre-development state of the site, details of the development concept and how it is to affect the hazard lands, how the hazardous aspects will be dealt with, and what steps will be taken to ensure the long term use will not result in the accentuation of hazardous conditions.

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13.8 Industrial Permit Area Category: Guidelines for the form and character of industrial development. Area: The Industrial Development Permit Area is set out and shown on Schedule E – Development Permit Areas Map. Justification: The Industrial Park is the heart of light and heavy industrial business activity in Chetwynd. More attention is required to the form and character of development in this area, and in particular, new and/or expanding business will be encourages to provide landscaping and asphalt surfacing for required on-site parking and loading spaces. The objective of this designation is to enhance the appearance of developments in the industrial park and to systematically increase the visual appearance of the Chetwynd Industrial Park.

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14.0 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS Council designates the entire municipality as a temporary commercial use permit area, except for areas located within the Agricultural Land Reserve, or lands not under the jurisdiction of the District of Chetwynd. The Council may issue a temporary commercial use permit where: a) Council considers that the use for which the temporary commercial use permit is sought

is of a temporary nature; b) Council considers that the proposed land is not unsuitable for the establishment of the

proposed temporary commercial use;

c) Council considers that it is in the public interest to allow for the establishment of a temporary commercial use on the land;

d) Council considers that satisfactory arrangements have been made for the dismantling or

removal of any buildings or structures that may be placed on the land that is subject to a temporary commercial use permit and for the restoration of the land to a condition reasonably resembling the condition of the land on the date that the temporary commercial use is established; and

e) The applicant has complied with or demonstrated that it will be able to comply with all

other applicable enactments, including the provincial legislation and bylaws of the municipality.

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15.0 IMPLEMENTATION The policies stipulated by this OCP will be implemented by the Zoning Bylaw and the Subdivision Control Bylaw. Council’s policies in this respect are as follows: a) The present Zoning Bylaw will be amended, upon adoption of this OCP, to give effect to

the land use policies contained herein. b) The Subdivision Control Bylaw, in accordance with provincial legislation, will be reviewed

to give effect to the policies of this OCP pertaining to subdivision and servicing of land. c) This OCP may be amended from time to time to reflect the on-going evolution of

Council policy. An in-depth review and update of this OCP will be undertaken within 5 years from the time of adoption.

d) Amendments to the OCP or Zoning Bylaw, and issuance of a permit for development

variance or temporary commercial use will follow the procedures as outlined in a new Development Procedures Bylaw which will be prepared for review and adoption by Council.

e) Develop guidelines for the District’s Development Permit Areas as identified in the OCP.

f) Develop an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.

g) Consider the development of a Transportation Plan for the District.

h) Develop a Five Year Capital Plan for capital projects within the District.

i) Consider undertaking the development of a Commercial Strategy to further define and

develop policies for the commercial areas of the District.

j) Develop a Drinking Water Protection Plan for the District.

k) Implement a new water pressure zone in the Hillside Drive area in cooperation with new development in the area as development pressures dictate.

l) Develop the Urban Trail Network Plan as presented in the Parks, Trails & Greenspace

Plan.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Development Permit Areas – General ………………………………………………………. 3 Colour……………………………………………………………………………………… ………. 4 Development Permit Area – Highway Commercial…..…………………………… ………. 6 Building Siting including parking and landscaping recommendations………………………. 6 Building Form, Shape, Roof Lines and Architectural Features………………………………. 9 Building Materials…………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Colour………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Corporate and Franchise Design Proposals…………………………………………………… 14 Signage…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Miscellaneous……………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Development Permit Area – Town Center…………………………………………………… 16 Building Siting including parking and landscaping recommendations……………………….. 16 Building Form, Shape, Roof Lines and Architectural Features………………………………..18 Building Materials………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Colour………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Corporate and Franchise Design Proposals…………………………………………………… 23 Signage…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Miscellaneous……………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Development Permit Area – Industrial……………………………………………………….. 25 Building Siting including parking and landscaping recommendations……………………….. 25 Building Form, Shape, Roof Lines and Architectural Features……………………………….. 28 Building Materials………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 Colour………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Fencing and Screening…………………………………………………………………………… 29 Drainage……………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Access from Public Road…………………………………………………………………………. 31 Development Permit Area – Multiple Family Housing…………………………………….. 32 Building Siting including parking and landscaping recommendations……………………….. 32 Building Form, Shape, Roof Lines and Architectural Features……………………………….. 33 Building Materials………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 Colour……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36 Signage………………………………………………………………………………………………37 Miscellaneous……………………………………………………………………………………… 37

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DISTRICT OF CHETWYND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN APPENDIX “A” DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS - GENERAL The Local Government Act allows Development Permit areas to be established to govern the form and character of commercial, industrial, or multi-family residential development. The objective of Council in designating Development Permit Ares is gain a measure of control over aspects of certain development that are deemed important. Some exemptions are outlined below. The District of Chetwynd is a town located at the junction of Highway No. 97 and Highway No. 29, lying on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. Chetwynd is considered the “Gateway to the Peace River Country” and is home to some 2700 people. The District serves a trade area population of about 4000. The town first started to develop in the 1950’s, with agriculture, forestry and transportation as the major industries. Today, wind generation, oil and gas exploration, mining, and tourism all provide an economic base supporting Chetwynd. The town is becoming world famous for its yearly chainsaw carving competition, with many samples of the art located around town. The Official Community Plan establishes four specific Development Permit Areas, two of which are complimentary to each other, with similar design guidelines. The Town Center Development Permit Area and the Highway Commercial Development Permit Area abut each other, and have like needs and standards. The Industrial Development Permit Area is a stand alone region, with its own specific needs and guidelines. The fourth category identified in the Community Plan is a Multi-Family Development Permit Area. The Town Center and Highway Commercial Development Permit Areas are intended to ensure that future development is of high visual quality, complementing the surroundings and reflecting the nature of Chetwynd as a vibrant and growing economy. In order for Council to issue a Development Permit, fairly detailed information is required form a developer before such development can proceed. The Design Guidelines are not intended to be strict rules, but rather guidelines, as the name suggests, and recommendations that developers and Council may follow in order to meet the intended character of the District of Chetwynd. The Design Guidelines emphasize a “green” nature in that landscaping and the use of vegetation is consistent throughout the Guidelines. Bicycle friendly development is also encouraged. EXEMPTIONS A Development Permit will not be required in the following instances: - for any construction that is undertaken within the exterior walls (interior renovations) of a principal building or structure - for construction of a single-family dwelling or a two-family,(duplex) dwelling unit - for the construction or alteration of signs and canopies or awnings which conform to the relevant Development Permit and Sign Bylaw Guidelines - for exterior painting subject to a review process with the municipality.

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COLOUR – Colours should reflect natural spring, summer and fall colours – sky blue, cloud white, sky sunset, water blue, aqua and reflective, with emphasis on forest greens to moss greens, leafy greens to yellow to orange to red, field greens to soft yellows and tans, meadow greens with scattered vibrant wildflower colours. Winter white of surrounding hills, black water , the winter grey of clouds, and the black and white pattern of leafless trees against fields and hills. Development is encouraged to coordinate style, look, and colour with surrounding development as much as possible. .

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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA – HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL 1. Area: The Highway Commercial Development Permit Area runs along the northeast side of Highway No. 97 from Highway No. 29 to 46th Street near the Recreation Center, and along the south side of Highway No. 97 from approximately 56th Street to Nicholson Road, basically covering all the area bounded by the railway in this region. Also, properties at 53rd Avenue adjacent to Highway No. 97, lands located adjacent to the Government Weigh Scales on Highway No. 29 and Highway Frontage lands located west of Westgate Road on Highway No 97. These areas are shown on Schedule “E” Development Permit Areas Map in the Official Community Plan. 2. Objectives: As noted, the objective of this designation is to enhance the appearance of developments having public view, to ensure that all development meets a consistently high standard of visual quality, to improve the appearance of highway commercial properties in the district, and to ensure that safe and efficient access is provided. DESIGN GUIDELINES: Development Permits that are issued shall be substantially in accordance with the following: 1. BUILDING SITING, INCLUDING PARKING AND LANDSCAPING RECOMMENDATIONS One story buildings are encouraged to be located close to the front property line, with parking to the side or behind buildings. Two or more story buildings should be set back on the property so as not to impede the viewscapes of adjacent properties. This methods tends to move development away from a straight line visual effect, giving a depth of scale to the streetscape.

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Where design proposals are for new construction showing development with setbacks for parking, the plan should include provision for landscaping that would screen or separate parking areas from the highway corridor. The use of curbing within the property is encouraged.

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Landscaping should be provided in order to soften the visual impacts of building edges, as well as interfaces between buildings and parking areas. A mix of deciduous and coniferous vegetation is preferred, allowing landscaping to show in all seasons. Flower displays are welcome in season.

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Shared internal parking between adjacent developments in encouraged.

While on-site parking is required, it is appreciated that within the Highway Commercial Development Permit area, the tourism and larger vehicle traffic will be parking on the frontage roads, rather than trying to get into a standard off road parking lot. This practice leads to safety concerns for pedestrians crossing the frontage roads to enter the businesses. As well, the boulevards between the highway and the frontage roads are developed to be an attraction for visitors, leading to pedestrian and cycling use. Again, this leads to increased pedestrian traffic crossing the frontage roads. Efforts will be made by the municipality to encourage small car parking in these locations. Loading and delivery areas should be on site, and behind the buildings. 2. BUILDING FORM, SHAPE, ROOF LINES AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Building shape should be sufficiently varied to create interest and avoid a monotonous appearance. Long expanses of plain walls are discouraged. Long walls and large boxy forms can be broken into individual sections using roof and façade articulation, and vertical features to create the appearance of smaller, individual storefronts.

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Where there is no other option than a long expanse of plain wall, murals may be used to break the visual effect of a blank wall, and provide a canvas to promote the Chetwynd area.

Construction design, where possible, should reflect the natural landscape around Chetwynd, with peaked and sloped roofs rather than “prairie” flat. Roofs that include dormers to break the roof line are encouraged. Snow escape onto sidewalks should be avoided.

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3. BUILDING MATERIALS Building materials that reflect the natural surroundings of Chetwynd such as rock (fractured rock or river rock) and wood should be used extensively where possible. Materials which have an appearance similar to these natural surfaces may be acceptable. The use of steel, corrugated metal, masonry block, and concrete as exterior finishes and facing material is discouraged. Creative use of metal on roof forms is permitted. Glass, in combination with natural materials, artfully used, is permissible. Multiple, large sheets of glass walls are discouraged.

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As Chetwynd is carving its way to success, the use of carved wood in the exterior façade of buildings is encouraged. This could include carved door and window frames, and false support members.

4. COLOUR The palette of colours used on the main body of building exteriors should be colours that are found in the Chetwynd area – earth tones, subtle and grey blues, greys, browns and greens, fall yellows, oranges and reds. Monochromatic colour schemes with up to three shades are encouraged.

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Vibrant accent colours are encouraged but should be used sparingly and counterbalanced with neutral colours and natural materials.

Large expanses of very bright or reflective colours are discouraged.

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