Lot Coverage:

RM-4: from maximum forty percent (40%) to maximum fifty percent
(50%) subject to underground parking

RM-5: from maximum fifty-five percent (55%) to a maximum sixty
percent (60%) subject to underground parking

Yard Setbacks:

No changes are proposed to the yard setbacks as most
multi-family areas are within Development Permit Areas.
Development Permits will permit to "customize" the setbacks to
achieve the specific design goals in the different areas.

Building Height:

RM-4: a new restriction of 12 meters (39 feet) is established
for RM-4. This is because RM-4 development is likely to be
located next to townhouse developments, where taller structures
may not be desirable. The 12 meters, however will allow for
"four storeys plus basement" frame structures, if they become
permissible by the adoption of the 1990 Building Code.

RM-5: No change to the height of buildings is proposed.
DISCUSSION:

The proposed amendments to the Bylaw will better accommodate
multi-family development as envisioned by the Official Community Plan, and
wil’. reflect current development directions.

The revised text of the RM-4 and RM-5 zones, together with the
definitions proposed in this report, should reduce the uncertainty as to the
correct interpretation of the Bylaw, in particular as it refers to density and
site coverage.

The amendments proposed in this report were prepared in consuitation
with a number of builders and designers and were reviewed by our solicitors.

BLKE

Carlos FetipsM“Aarch., M.C.1.P.
Registered Pldnner, Director of Planning

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