Proposed Amendments to Land Use Bylaw, 1990, Bylaw No. 35

"COW-49-10 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that staff be directed to proceed with the proposed consultation strategy and bring back a report to the Committee of the Whole in the Fall."

"THAT staff investigate whether floor area exemptions should be provided contingent on the R value of exterior walls."

"THAT the Committee receive this report for information; AND THAT the question of whether building mass of new construction in View Royal is appropriate be referred to the Planning and Development Advisory Committee; AND THAT Council direct staff to further consult with the building community prior to bringing an amendment bylaw to Council for consideration in September; AND THAT Council direct staff to develop an interim gross floor area interpretation policy based on staff’s modified recommendations; AND THAT Council direct staff to draft a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 to: • amend the floor area definition to specifically exclude areas of the building where no physical floor exists; and • define crawl spaces as spaces where the floor to ceiling height... is not more than 1.5m (5ft); AND FURTHER THAT Council make no amendments to the Land Use Bylaw definitions with respect to measuring average grade."

"THAT the Committee receive this report for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council that a bylaw be drafted to amend Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 to: Establish a definition for average elevation based on a weighted average; That elevation be based on natural or finished grade, whichever is lower; That down-slope height be capped at 2.5m above max height; AND FURTHER THAT staff consult with building community."

"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that a bylaw be drafted... which would: Amend 'Accessory' definition; Permit multiple accessory buildings with a total lot coverage limit of 60m2 or 10% of lot area; Amend side/rear setbacks to 1.2m; Prohibit metal storage containers and soft-top carports; Amend separation requirements for oil tanks."

"THAT the Committee receive this report for information; AND THAT Committee recommend to Council that a bylaw be drafted to amend Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 to: Exclude areas under 1.5m height; Redefine measurements to the interior side of walls for roof spaces; Redefine 'Basement' and 'Cellar'; Amend storey exemptions for parking."