Airdrie Land Use Bylaw Public Info Session & Open House October 29th 2015

What is a Land Use Bylaw  Required by the Municipal Government Act.  Sets development rights and regulates the uses of land and buildings within the City.  Separates the City into zones (districts) each allowing appropriate land uses and densities.  Establishes standards and processes that the City uses to regulate development.

Why do we regulate?  The Land Use Bylaw sets reasonable expectations for what can happen in your community.  Sets standards for types and quality of development.  Controls land use, scale, and intensity land uses.  Protects against incompatible development and impacts from one use/owner on another.

Our Project Goals  Simplify Structure & Format  Improve Readability, Access, and Navigation  Predictable and Transparent process  Inclusive and Flexible regulations/standards  Focus on Development Quality  Allow for Innovative Design  Address Impacts

. Land Use Bylaw  Built out of engagement from AirdrieONE Sustainability Plan (2012), Airdrie City Plan (2014)  Planning for Prosperity workshops held in  Consultation draft of LUB released in November 2013  900+ engagements/comments have been recorded (from Consultation draft, recent workshops, and individual s/discussion) Project History

. Land Use Bylaw  Overview of our new Land Use Districts.  Major topics addressed in the new Land Use Bylaw.  Group Q&A after this presentation as well as Open Floor / Mingling / Discussion.  Staff is available for follow-up appointments and willing to organize focus groups if there are specific areas of the LUB to discuss further. Today’s Session

Land Use Districts

. Residential Districts R1 R1-V R1-U R1-L

. Residential Districts R1-E R1-W

. Residential Districts R2 R2-T R-BTB

. Residential Districts RMH R3, R4, R5

. Mixed Use Districts Urban, street-oriented development forms that provide a mix of both residential and commercial (retail and service) uses.  Neighbourhood & Community Scaled Districts  Downtown Core Mixed Use District  Street oriented, high coverage, maximum front yard setback.  Requires a Master Site Plan that addresses compatibility, scale of development, access and orientation, and any interface conditions.  Allows development to earn additional density subject to good planning, location, and site design.

. Commercial & Industrial Districts We intended to provide a range of commercial and industrial districts, allowing each district its own focus and ensuring that we provide opportunities for various types of business development.  Neighbourhood, Community, & Regional Commercial  Service Commercial & Mixed Business/Employment Districts  Office Park District  Standard Industrial Park and Heavy Industrial Districts  Large commercial sites must show that they integrate well with surrounding land uses, and provide good access for vehicles, transit, and pedestrian traffic.  Landscaping regulations are more scaled-back than the current requirements (10% of lot area). New LUB regulations specifically address impacts, interface, and sensitive uses.

. Rural Districts

Other Provisions & Regulations

Driveways & Garage Standards

Secondary Suites

Home Businesses

House Standards & Home Projects Decks Patios Fencing Encroachments

Other Land Use Regulations Child Care Supportive Housing

Development Approval Process

Transition

. Residential Land Use Map  Asdf

Timeline & Next Steps

. Next Steps  Remaining Tasks  Timeline

Q&A