Land Use Bylaw Amendment Directions (GFA and Crawl Spaces)
This is a consolidated version of the Town of View Royal's Land Use Bylaw No. 35 from 1990, including amendments up to November 2020. The bylaw regulates land use within the municipality, specifying what uses are permitted in different zones. It covers aspects like building sizes, setbacks, parking, signs, and subdivision development. The bylaw affects property owners, developers, and anyone undertaking construction or land use activities in View Royal. It outlines procedures for applying for permits and sets penalties for violations. It also references other related documents, like the Official Community Plan, and separate schedules regarding works, services, and fees.
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Proposed Amendments to Land Use Bylaw, 1990, Bylaw No. 35
Council directed staff to draft amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to clarify definitions for floor area and crawl spaces.
"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 staff be directed to further consult with the building community prior to bringing an amendment bylaw to Council for consideration in September; AND THAT staff be directed to develop an interim gross floor area interpretation policy based on staff's modified recommendations; AND THAT staff be directed to draft a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 25 to: amend the floor area definition to specifically exclude areas of the building where no physical floor exists (e.g. adjacent to lofts, mezzanines or over stairwells); and define crawl spaces as spaces where the floor to ceiling height, as measured from ground seal to the underside of the floor joist of the first storey, is not more than 1.5m (5ft) high and the ceiling height is not more than 1.2m (4ft) above average grade, except that floor to ceiling height greater than 5ft are permitted where the ground seal is unfinished and sloping; AND FURTHER THAT no amendments be made to the Land Use Bylaw definitions with respect to measuring average grade."