Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

PLANSURREY 2013 | OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

DP1.2 GAS STATION

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Service Buildings (cont.) The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Residential Areas: 11. Residential roof forms (e.g. sloping, ga-

bles, hip roofs, etc.), should be used for the canopy and service buildings. Fa- çade treatment and materials should be consistent on all sides of the building. Use residential-style windows (e.g. mul- lions and trims). 12. Strategically locate buildings to maxim- ize and facilitate casual surveillance of the site. 13. Provide clear pedestrian linkages to pub- lic sidewalks. (illustr.) 14. Provide weather protection for pedestri- ans by building overhangs and canopies. Store entrances should be recessed to allow adequate maneuvering space for wheelchairs in front of the doors.

Service Areas The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Residential Areas: 15. Garbage container enclosures should be

of the same materials and finish as the rest of the building and shall have gates. The enclosure should be screened by landscaping and located out of direct view from the street and away from abutting residential properties. (illustr.)

RESIDENTIAL AREAS 16. The garbage container enclosure should be easily accessible by collection vehi- cles. 17. Outdoor storage is not permitted. Space should be provided inside the

18. Underground placement of fuel tanks is required. The tanks should not be locat- ed within the required setback. convenience store or in a dedicated stor- age area that is used and integrated with the building. Loading bays should have direct access to the storage areas and be well identified.

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DP1—FORM AND CHARACTER

AMENDED: May 29, 2017