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Bylaw 21/2020 - Residential Front Back (RFB) District Text Amendment (1st Reading)
Presented by: Barb Dupuis, Planner, Planning & Development
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
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1. That Bylaw 21/2020, being amendment 170 to the Land Use Bylaw, be read a first time.
2. That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 21/2020 be scheduled for November 30, 2020.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report responds to Council’s request for proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to allow front-to-back residential combined-access units. This report highlights the required changes to the Land Use Bylaw to enable this product. This report is a follow-up on Council motion CM-19-014:
That by the June 2020, Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee Meeting, Administration present changes to the Land Use Bylaw to allow front-back combined residential units.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
City of St. Albert Council Strategic Plan 2018-2021
Strategic Priority #5: Housing: Enhance housing options
Facilitate an increase in the variety of housing types in St. Albert to respond to market demands and accommodate the diverse needs of residents.
Corporate Business Plan 2018-2021
Administration Activity 5.1
Modify Land Use Bylaw to encourage diversity in residential built forms.
Administration Activity 5.3
Work with regional partners to explore the creation of additional housing options to address issues of affordability and accessibility.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
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ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On April 1, 2019 Council passed the following motion (CM-10-014):
That by the June 2020, Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee Meeting, Administration present changes to the Land Use Bylaw to allow front-back combined residential units.
The Governance, Priorities and Finance Committee was replaced in 2020 with the Community Growth and Infrastructure Standing Committee.
On June ...
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