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screened from the street with substantial
landscaping such as shrub beds and
hedges, and where practical, low walls and
soil-retaining structures consisting of but
not limited to materials such as masonry,
concrete, brick, wood, and rock.
4. Screening & Landscaping
1.1 Berms, shrub beds, low walls and plantings
may be employed to screen unaesthetic
features and to soften expansive
architectural features.
1.2 Landscaping should complement the
objective of creating an attractive, high
quality industrial development. Street
trees should be planted along street
frontages in accordance with the City’s
Tree Management (Land Development)
Bylaw. Additional landscaping should aim
to create visual interest along the street
frontage and entire development with
variety throughout the year
1.3 Landscaping shall include a decorative
fencing design, material, and specifications.
Black vinyl chain link fence hidden in
landscaping may be provided. Plain
galvanized chain link fencing should be
avoided along the street frontage.
1.4 Natural vegetation or berms adjacent to
Highway 1 should not be removed unless
specifically authorized by the Development
Permit.
1.5 Adjacent to Highway 1, where no natural
vegetation exists or where natural
vegetation is specifically authorized to be
removed by the Development Permit, it
should be replaced by a combination of
landscape works and berms.
1.6 Outside storage areas are to be screened.
Screening along Highway 1 should not
compromise the visibility of the building(s);
however, it should provide for screening of
outdoor storage areas.
5. Lighting:
1.1 Adequate lighting shall be provided to
ensure it is purposeful and not intrusive,
for all walkways, driveways, parking areas,
entrances and loading areas to reinforce
site security and public safety.
6 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CEPTED)
6.1 The application of CEPTED principles for
the building design, lighting, signage and
other elements is encouraged.
7. Public Open Space and Recreational Pathways
7.1 Open space areas should be planned
as passive and/or active recreational
opportunities for employees.
7.2 Anoutsideemployeeamenityareaincluding
a lunch / picnic table is encouraged.
7.3 A secure bicycle storage or lock up area for
employees’ bicycles is encouraged.
8. Outdoor Storage
8.1 Outdoor storage areas should be located
at the rear or side of the building, visually
buffered, and designed in an unobtrusive
manner.
9. Signage
9.1 Free standing signage should be
architecturally coordinated with, and
not dominate, the overall design of the
buildings and landscaping; and it shall
comply with the City of Chilliwack Sign
Bylaw, in force time to time.
Development Permit Area 8 - Hillside
Development
Description and Exemptions
TheCityof Chilliwack in itsentirety formsDevelopment
Permit Area 8 for the purpose of:
Implementation Guide