December 2024 Radium Hot Springs Draft OCP Presentation - Flipbook - Page 90
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6.7 FORM & CHARACTER DPAS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLICABILITY
Form and character development permit
areas (DPAs) are regulatory tools used by
municipalities to guide the aesthetic and
functional qualities of new development,
ensuring they harmonize with the existing
community character and enhance the overall
quality of the built environment.
6.7.1.
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a) Downtown Mixed-Use
b) Highway Tourist Mixed-Use
OBJECTIVES
Form & Character DPAs:
Objective 107: Promote High-Quality Design:
Encouraging developers to
prioritize design excellence
and create buildings and
public spaces that are visually
appealing, functional, and
contribute to the overall
attractiveness of the community.
Objective 108: Preserve and Enhance
Community Character: Ensuring
new development respects
the existing character of
the community.
Objective 109: Create a Sense of Place:
Promoting design elements
that create a distinct sense
of identity and belonging,
fostering a sense of pride in
the community.
Objective 110: Enhance Pedestrian Experience:
Encouraging pedestrian-friendly
design elements, such as wellde昀椀ned sidewalks, comfortable
street crossings, attractive
landscaping, and building
facades that engage with the
street to create walkable, safe,
and convenient environments.
Objective 111: Promote Sustainability:
Encouraging sustainable
design practices that minimize
environmental impacts.
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The policies and guidelines in this
section apply to all commercial,
Mixed-Use and multi-unit residential
development within the following
Development Permit Areas on Map 12:
Form & Character DPAs:
c) Multi-Unit Mixed-Use Residential
POLICIES
6.7.2.
In the event of a con昀氀ict between
guidelines in the Form & Character
DPAs and speci昀椀c Development Permit
Areas, the speci昀椀c guidelines prevail.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
6.7.3.
Applications must incorporate a site
analysis that considers surrounding
neighbourhood architecture and
character and identi昀椀es existing:
a) Buildings and structures;
b) Roads, sidewalks and trails; and
c) Signi昀椀cant environmental features.
6.7.4. Applications must include a “Site Plan”
and “Landscape Plan” that addresses:
a) Identi昀椀cation of planting areas and
types of plantings for reduced water
use, and following wild昀椀re fuel
reduction landscaping guidelines;
b) Irrigation of landscape areas;
c) On-site stormwater;
d) Proposed site grading;
e) Site access points (vehicle
and pedestrian);
f) Vehicle & Bicycle parking;
g) Lighting strategy;
h) Identi昀椀cation of signage;
i) Public art; and
j) Outdoor amenity space elements
VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Official Community Plan
