Silver Star Zoning Bylaw - Regional District of North Okanagan
Silver Star Zoning Bylaw - Regional District of North Okanagan
Silver Star Zoning Bylaw - Regional District of North Okanagan
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DIVISION TEN – SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING<br />
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Feature shrubs and / or trees shall be planted to highlight<br />
building features which shall be provided from nursery<br />
stock suitable for high-elevation climate or through<br />
transplanting.<br />
Screening shall be provided for solid waste and recycling<br />
bins as well as for similar facilities.<br />
Areas for summer annuals shall be indicated.<br />
Walking paths constructed <strong>of</strong> suitable materials consistent<br />
with adjacent parcels shall be identified to access principle<br />
buildings and to provide linkages to adjacent parcels as<br />
may be appropriate.<br />
(5) Landscaping for parcels in the Neighbourhood Commercial zone shall be<br />
provided with summer landscaping as outlined in Section 1002(4)(b) <strong>of</strong> this<br />
bylaw.<br />
1003. Residential Landscaping<br />
(1) Pursuant to Sections 909, 919.1 and 920 <strong>of</strong> the “Local Government Act”<br />
and in consideration <strong>of</strong> Development Permit policies in Section J.3 <strong>of</strong> the<br />
“<strong>Silver</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Official Community Plan”, landscaping shall be provided for all<br />
parcels within a Residential zone.<br />
(2) Parcels with single and duplex dwellings in the Residential zones shall be<br />
provided with landscaping characterized as follows:<br />
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Existing trees and shrubs should be retained where possible and<br />
practical.<br />
Landscaping and reclamation should consider the threat <strong>of</strong> wildfire.<br />
Except areas for trees and shrubs, any disturbed areas shall be<br />
planted in grass suitable for high-elevation climate.<br />
Feature shrubs and / or trees should be planted to highlight building<br />
features which shall be provided from nursery stock suitable for highelevation<br />
climate or through transplanting.<br />
(3) Parcels with a townhouse complex(es) or apartment building(s) shall be<br />
provided with summer landscaping as outlined in Section 1002(4)(b) <strong>of</strong> this<br />
bylaw.<br />
1004. Other Areas Landscaping<br />
(1) Parcels in the Service Utility zone shall be provided with landscaping<br />
characterized as follows:<br />
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