Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

BYLAW NO. 18020 | OCTOBER 20, 2014

DP1.1 COMMON GUIDELINES

General Site Design Within a development, the following elements shall be considered in the Site Design: 1.

ALL TYPES: Provide a transition buffer between adjoining properties containing different uses or a different intensity of uses by using design measures such as landscaping buffers and additional set- backs. (illustr.) ALL TYPES: When arranging the site layout, take into consideration future intensification of densities (e.g. by clus- tering buildings to allow for future infill). ALL TYPES: For any development adja- cent to electrical utility wires, incorpo- rate building setbacks that take into consideration any visual, acoustical or electromagnetic impacts while also demonstrating use of any applicable development guidelines of the utility authority. ALL TYPES: Provide a stormwater man- agement strategy for development sites during the early stages of design. ALL TYPES: Locate mail facilities within amenity buildings or leave them free- standing on site near an outdoor ameni- ty space. Incorporate weather protec- tion using a design consistent with the overall architectural elements of the site.

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6. DUPLEXES: Provide clear access from the street to the front door, particularly if parking is located in the front yard. 7. DUPLEXES and TOWNHOUSES: Ori- ent units to face the street. (illustr.) 8. MIXED EMPLOYMENT: Minimize the amount of outdoor storage. 9. MIXED EMPLOYMENT: Where outdoor

storage cannot be avoided, locate it away from public views in rear yards with screening. MIXED EMPLOYMENT: Consider using extensive tree coverage to screen stor- age areas from above views. This is particularly the case in the South West- minster area.

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