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b. Certifies that the assessment methods set out
in the Schedule to the Riparian Areas Regula-
tion have been followed; and,
c. Provides a professional opinion, that if the de-
velopment is implemented as proposed or if
the streamside protection and enhancement
areas identified in the report are protect-
ed from the development and the measures
identified in the report as necessary to protect
the integrity of those areas from the effects
of the development are implemented by the
developer, there will be no harmful alteration,
disruption or destruction of natural features,
functions and conditions that support fish life
processes in the riparian assessment area;
2. The City may include:
a. development permit requirements or condi-
tions;
b. standards in accordance with s.920.(7) of the
Local Government Act
, vary;
c. a bylaw under Division 7 or 11 of the
Local
Government Act
, and
d. conditions respecting the sequence and tim-
ing of construction, in order to give effect the
protective measures identified in the report
of the QEP.
3. In the event that a harmful alteration, disruption
or destruction of fish habitat (HADD) cannot be
avoided, development may be permitted if the
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans or a regulation
under the
Fisheries Act
(Canada) authorizes the
harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of
the riparian assessment area that would result
from the implementation of the development
proposal.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREAS -
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL FORM AND CHARACTER
A principal goal of the OCP is to create a visually
enhanced community through the redevelopment of
existing built areas and the development of new sites.
The following Development Permit sites are intended
to foster revitalization and establish guidelines for the
form and character of commercial, industrial or multi-
family residential development.
Development Permit Area 4 - Downtown
Form and Character
Description and Exemptions
Development Permit Area 4 (DPA 4) is established
under Section 488.1(1)(d)(f) of the
Local Government
Act
. The area shown on DPA 4 Map is designated for:
−
the revitalization of the downtown commercial
area; and
−
the regulation of the form and character
management of intensive residential (rowhouses
and single family attached dwellings where
developed in conjunction with a rowhouse
or townhouse development), multi-family
residential,
commercial
and
industrial
development.
1. Adevelopment permit is required for the following
works and activities:
a) Subdivision of land zoned for intensive
residential (rowhouses and single family
attached dwellings where developed in
conjunction with a rowhouse or townhouse
development),
multi-family
residential,
commercial or industrial use.
b) Alterations to existing buildings or new
construction on land zoned for intensive
residential (rowhouses and single family
attached dwellings where developed in
conjunction with a rowhouse or townhouse
development),
multi-family
residential
Implementation Guide