Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

BYLAW NO. 18020 | OCTOBER 20, 2014

DP1.2 GAS STATION

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Service Buildings The following design elements shall be considered for gas stations in Commercial Centres: 47. Setbacks should be consistent with abutting land use yard requirements, for example, no side yard setback in a block of continuous commercial frontage. 48. Accessory buildings should relate to the size and height of the canopy. At certain locations, a larger and taller accessory building may be desirable to relate to the commercial context. Where appropriate, the commercial component should be located toward the corner of the site to maintain the continuity of building frontage. 49. Similar materials should be used in the canopy of service buildings. Choose materials used in commercial areas (e.g. glass, metal and stucco). All elevations should be consistent in the use of materials. 50. Commercial roof forms should be used for the canopy and the convenience store and/or ser- vice buildings. Façade treatments should be consistent on those sides of the building ex- posed to views. Weather protection should be provided for pedestrians around the conven- ience store and service buildings. Commercial window types are desirable. 51. Maximize window areas for casual surveillance and increased visibility of both staff and cus- tomers. 52. Backlit fascia signs or canopies of the convenience store and/or service building are accepta- ble if compatible with the immediate context. Service Areas The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Commercial Centres: 53. A covered enclosure, with gates, should be provided for the garage con-

tainers to avoid exposure to views from the street and from above. This enclosure should be located away from direct views from the street and should be built of the same materials and finish as the rest of the building. Landscaped screening may be appro- priate. (illustr.) from the outside. The loading and unloading area should be well identi- fied with contrasting pavement. Out- door storage is not permitted. Storage areas and garbage container enclosures should be located for ease of access by delivery and collection vehicles. Any fuel tank should be located under- ground and outside the setback area.

COMMERCIAL CENTRES 54. Commercial and/or service buildings should include a separate room for the storage of goods with direct access

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DP1—FORM AND CHARACTER

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AMENDED: May 29, 2017