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Figure B-5 Artist rendering showing infill and redevelopment with climate-friendly features within an existing neighbourhood.

COACH HOUSE ON LANE

STREET TREES

SOLAR PANELS

WATER CISTERN

REST AREAS

URBAN FARMING

ACCESSIBLE DESIGN

EV CHARING

URBAN FARMING

TRAFFIC CALMING / RAINGARDENS

URBAN RESIDENTIAL

3. Support limited small-scale, pedestrian-oriented, neighbourhood-serving commercial uses such as coffee shops and grocers, subject to rezoning. 4. Low- and mid-rise buildings are subject to rezoning and neighbourhood form and character integration considerations. 5. Support neighbourhood destinations and gathering spaces such as schools and community facilities. 6. Amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit secondary residences on all lots within traditionally single residential dwelling neighbourhoods. For certainty, secondary residences are not permitted in Environmentally Sensitive Areas or floodplains. 7. Ensure new development reflects existing

These neighbourhood areas are largely residential neighbourhoods comprised mainly of ground oriented single-detached residential buildings. “Gentle infill ” will be permitted in such areas in the form of an additional secondary residence. This may take the form of a secondary suite, or duplex, or carriage home or garden suite on lots with suitable access characteristics. Triplexes, townhomes, and small apartments will also be supported within these areas, particularly along the Frequent Transit Network, on a case-by-case basis and subject to rezoning applications. Limited small-scale commercial services will also be supported on a case-by-case basis and subject to rezoning applications. Policies 1. Support gentle infill that encourages greater housing choices and tenure types. 2. Support multi-residential buildings within the vicinity of the Frequent Transit Network, subject to rezoning.

form and character of the established heritage neighbourhoods (Old Orchard, Terminal Addition, 40 Houses) through the use of intensive residential Development Permit Area guidelines.

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan