Radium Hot Springs Draft Official Community Plan - Flipbook - Page 75
Objective 92: Protect development from
hazardous conditions such as
昀氀ooding, steep slopes, wild昀椀re,
and unstable soil. This involves
ensuring that development is
safe and does not put people or
property at risk;
Objective 93: Promote energy and water
conservation and the
reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions; and
In instances where a single property is located
within multiple DPAs, the development
would be subject to the requirements of all
applicable DPAs.
EXEMPTIONS
Activities may be exempt from requiring a
development permit, even if they are located
within a DPA.
The following exemptions apply to these DPAs:
Form & Character DPAs are intended to:
1. Flood Hazard DPA;
Objective 94: Guide the form and character
of commercial, industrial,
and multi-family residential
development. This includes
regulating building design,
landscaping, and site layout
to ensure that development
is aesthetically pleasing
and compatible with the
surrounding area;
2. Steep Slope Hazard DPA;
Objective 95: Revitalize areas where
commercial uses are permitted.
This could involve encouraging
mixed-use development,
promoting pedestrian-friendly
streetscapes, and enhancing
the overall vibrancy of
commercial areas;
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
When a Development Permit Area (DPA) is
designated, property owners within that area
are typically required to obtain a development
permit before they can undertake certain
activities.
These activities include:
3. Riparian & Natural ecosystem DPA:
4. Downtown Mixed-Use DPA;
5. Highway Tourism Mixed-Use DPA; and
6. Mixed-Use & Multi-Unit Residential DPA:
a) Use of lands designated as
Agricultural Land Reserve in
compliance with the Agricultural Land
Commission Act and the Agricultural
Land Reserve General Regulation;
b) Construction of fences;
c) Construction of a new accessory
building or structure less than 10m2 in
昀氀oor area;
d) Uncovered decks and
unenclosed porches;
e) Interior alterations to a building;
f) Replacement, upgrading or repair of
roo昀椀ng, windows, paint or signage
(Permitting under the Village’s Sign
Bylaw may be required);
g) Installation, repair or placement
of utilities, infrastructure or 昀氀ood
protection works by the Village or
authorized agencies;
x Subdividing land;
h) General road construction or
maintenance within the right-of-way;
x Constructing new buildings or structures;
i)
x Making additions to, or alterations of,
existing buildings or structures; and
j)
x Altering land, including clearing, grading,
and disturbing soil.
k) Removal or replacement of
昀氀ammable vegetation and materials
Removal of danger trees under
direction of a quali昀椀ed arborist;
Removal of Invasive Species;
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