Radium Hot Springs Draft Official Community Plan - Flipbook - Page 113
Natural State
The condition, status, or mode of existence that occurs normally or innately
without human intervention or Land Alteration. It can refer to something in
its pure and raw form, like the natural state of a material or natural state of
the environment, essentially untouched by civilization.
Pedestrian Through Zone
The pedestrian through zone is the clear, unobstructed area of a sidewalk
or pedestrian path that provides a safe and comfortable route for walking.
It is typically located in the center of the sidewalk, allowing pedestrians to
move freely without encountering obstacles like street furniture, signage,
or street trees. In a complete street design, the pedestrian through zone
ensures ef昀椀cient pedestrian movement while maintaining accessibility for
all users, including those with mobility challenges. This zone is essential
for promoting walkability and ensuring that sidewalks serve their primary
function of providing safe passage for people on foot.
Professional Engineer (PE)
A professional who is registered and in good standing with the appropriate
B.C. professional organization constituted under an Act. The PE must
be acting under that association’s code of ethics, and subject to the
organization’s disciplinary action.
Purpose-Built Rental
Housing
Housing that is designed and built expressly as Long-Term Rental
accommodation. It may also include legal agreements that require the
housing to stay as rental housing.
Quali昀椀ed Professional
(QP)
A professional who is registered and in good standing with the appropriate
B.C. professional organization constituted under an Act. The QP must
be acting under that association’s code of ethics, and subject to the
organization’s disciplinary action.
Quali昀椀ed Environmental
Professional (QEP)
An applied environmental scientist or technologist who is registered
and in good standing with an appropriate B.C. professional organization
constituted under an Act. The QEP must be acting under that association’s
code of ethics, and subject to the organization’s disciplinary action.
Riparian Areas
Riparian Area
Riparian areas are the areas bordering on streams, lakes, and wetlands that
link water to land. The blend of streambed, water, trees, shrubs and grasses
directly in昀氀uences and provides 昀椀sh habitat.
Short-Term Rental
Short-Term Rentals
The commercial use of a dwelling unit or multiple dwelling units that are
rented for less than 27 consecutive days at a time.
Site Plan
A drawing or set of drawings that can include:
• Existing site development features (e.g. buildings, structures, parking
areas, pathways),
• Existing natural areas, drainage patterns, waterbodies, wetlands, and
other natural features
• Proposed new buildings, structures, roads, pathways, parking and
loading areas and other improvements;
• Proposed impacts to natural areas, drainage patterns, waterbodies,
wetlands; and
• Any other information that can reasonably be required in order that an
informed decision can be made by the authority.
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