Province-wide Minimum Development Standards Regulations

c t PLANNING ACT PROVINCE-WIDE MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REGULATIONS PLEASE NOTE This document, prepared by the Legislative Counsel Office, is an office consolidation of this regulation, current to November 19, 2011. It is intended for information and reference purposes only. This document is not the official version of these regulations. The regulations and the amendments printed in the Royal Gazette should be consulted on the Prince Edward Island Government web site to determine the authoritative text of these regulations. For more information concerning the history of these regulations, please see the Table of Regulations on the Prince Edward Island Government web site (www.princeedwardisland.ca). If you find any errors or omissions in this consolidation, please contact: Legislative Counsel Office Tel: (902) 368-4292 Email: legislation@gov.pe.ca Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards Regulations Section 1 c PLANNING ACT Chapter P-8 PROVINCE-WIDE MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REGULATIONS Pursuant to clause 7(1)(c) of the Planning Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. P-8, Council made the following regulations: 1. “authority having jurisdiction”, defined (1) In these regulations “authority having jurisdiction” means the Minister responsible for the Planning Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. P-8, or in the case of a municipality with an official plan and bylaws, the municipal council. Idem, existing definitions (2) Words and expressions defined in section 1 of the Planning Act Subdivision and Development Regulations have the same meaning when used in these regulations. (EC703/95; 552/11) 2. Application These regulations apply to all areas of the province. (EC703/95) 3. Lot size Revoked by EC41/96. 4. Residential (1) No approval or permit shall be granted for the subdivision of a lot for residential use unless the lot conforms with the minimum lot size standards set out in Table 1. Location (2) The area encompassed by the required minimum circle diameter as set out in Table 1 and Table 2 shall be located on the lot such that it will accommodate an on-site sewage disposal system. Reduced size (3) Notwithstanding the minimum lot size standards set out in Table 1 and Table 2, for infilling purposes, a lot may be reduced to a minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. / 929 sq. m. provided that c t Updated November 19, 2011 Page 3 Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards Section 5 Regulations (a) it is serviced by an on-site water supply system and a central sewerage system; and (b) only one additional lot from the existing parcel is created by any proposed subdivision. Reduced circle requirement (4) Notwithstanding the minimum circle diameter requirements set out in column (f) of Table 1 and column (e) of Table 2, a lot that does not meet those requirements may be subdivided from a lot or parcel that existed prior to June 12, 1993 where (a) the lot is intended for either single unit residential use or non-residential use, and will be serviced by on-site water and sewerage disposal systems; (b) the lot meets Category I standards in accordance with clause 5(a) and the minimum lot area requirements set out in column (e) of Table 1 and column (d) of Table 2 respectively; (c) a circle with a minimum diameter of 125 ft./38.1 m. will fit within the boundaries of the lot; and (d) there is no practical alternative to increasing the size of the property to permit compliance with the circle diameter requirement. (EC703/95; 41/96; 694/00; 552/11) 5. Non-residential (1) No approval or permit shall be issued to subdivide a lot for non-residential use unless in conformity with the minimum lot size standards set out in Table 2. Exception (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), (a) where a lot is intended for any non-residential use where water and sewage services are not required for the proposed development, the Minister may approve an exemption from the requirement of subsection (1); (b) where an approval or permit has been granted by an authority having jurisdiction pursuant to subsection (1), a subsequent approval or permit requiring or proposing a sewerage system shall only be granted in accordance with the standards set out in Table 2. (EC703/95; 41/96; 552/11) 6. Categories of lots Every lot on a plan of subdivision shall be categorized in accordance with the following site suitability standards: (a) Category I, where (i) the depth of permeable natural soil is 2 ft. (0.61 m.) or greater, (ii) the depth to bedrock is 4 ft. (1.22 m.) or greater, and (iii) the depth to the maximum groundwater elevation is 4 ft. (1.22 m.) or greater; (b) Category II, where (i) the depth of permeable natural soil is greater than 1 ft. (0.3 m.), but less than 2 ft. (0.61 m.), (ii) the depth to bedrock is 4 ft. (1.22 m.) or greater, and (iii) the depth to the maximum groundwater elevation is 4 ft. (1.22 m.) or greater; (c) Category III, where (i) the depth of permeable natural soil is 1 ft. (0.3 m.) or greater, Page 4 Updated November 19, 2011 t c Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards Regulations Section 7 (ii) the depth to bedrock is 2 ft. (0.61 m.) or greater, but less than 4 ft. (1.22 m.), or (iii) the depth to the maximum groundwater elevation is 2 ft. (0.61 m.) or greater, but less than 4 ft. (1.22 m.); (d) Category IV, where (i) the lot has a depth of permeable natural soil of less than 1 ft. (0.3 m.), (ii) the depth to bedrock is greater than 1 ft. (0.3 m.), and (iii) the depth of the maximum groundwater elevation is greater than 2 ft. (0.61 m.); (e) Category V, where (i) the depth to bedrock is less than 1 ft. (0.3 m.), and (ii) the depth to the maximum ground water elevation is greater than 2 ft. (0.61 m.). (EC703/95; 694/00; 552/11) 7. Upgrade Revoked by (EC694/00). 8. Application The minimum lot size standards set in Tables 1 and 2 do not apply to subdivisions approved prior to October 14, 1995. (EC703/95; 552/11) 9. Minor variance (1) The authority having jurisdiction may, for special cause, authorize such minor variance from the provisions of these regulations as, in its opinion, is desirable and not inconsistent with the general intent and purpose of these regulations. Variance, public utility use (2) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these regulations, where a lot is designed for use by a public or a private utility, the authority having jurisdiction may authorize a variance from the provisions of these regulations as, in its opinion, is desirable. (EC703/95; 552/11) MINIMUM HIGHWAY ACCESS 10. Minimum highway access standards (1) The Roads Act Highway Access Regulations shall constitute the Minimum Highway Access Standards. Entrance way permit (2) An authority having jurisdiction shall not grant an approval or issue a permit for development unless an entrance way permit has been obtained for the applicable lot or development when so required. (EC703/95; 2/96; 552/11) c t Updated November 19, 2011 Page 5 Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards Regulations TABLE 1 TABLE 1 MINIMUM LOT SIZE STANDARDS: RESIDENTIAL LOTS (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Minimum Lot Area (f) Minimum Servicing Lot Minimum Number sq. ft. / sq. m. Circle Diameter Category Lot of to be Contained Frontage Dwelling Within the Units Boundaries of the Lot - feet / metres on-site I 100 feet / 30.5 1 25,000 sq. ft. / 2,322.5 sq. m. 150 ft. / 45.7 m. water metres (or 50 2 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m. 160 ft. / 48.8 m. supply and feet / 15.25 3 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m. 175 ft. / 53.3 m. on-site metres, where 4 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m. 200 ft. / 61 m. sewage the frontage is more than 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m., plus 200 ft. / 61 m. disposal on the interior 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system curve of a additional unit street) on-site II 100 feet / 30.5 1 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m. 175 ft. / 53.3 m. water metres (or 50 2 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m. 200 ft. / 61 m. supply and feet / 15.25 3 45,000 sq. ft. / 4,180.5 sq. m. 225 ft. / 68.6 m. on-site metres, where 4 50,000 sq. ft. / 4,645 sq. m. 250 ft. / 76.2 m. sewage the frontage is more than 50,000 sq. ft. / 4,645 sq. m., plus 250 ft. / 76.2 m. disposal on the interior 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system curve of a additional unit street) on-site III 100 feet / 30.5 1 51,000 sq. ft. / 4,738 sq. m. 225 ft. 68.6 m. water metres (or 50 2 56,000 sq. ft. / 5,202 sq. m. 250 ft. /76.2 m. supply and feet / 15.25 3 61,000 sq. ft. / 5,667 sq. m. 275 ft. / 83.8 m. on-site metres, where 4 66,000 sq. ft. / 6,131 sq. m. 300 ft. / 91.4 m. sewage the frontage is more than 66,000 sq. ft. / 6,131 sq. m., plus 300 ft. / 91.4 m. disposal on the interior 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system curve of a additional unit street) on-site IV 100 feet / 30.5 75,000 sq.ft. / 6,975 sq.m. 300 ft. / 91.4 m. water metres 1 80,000 sq.ft. / 7,440 sq.m. supply and (or 50 feet / 2 85,000 sq.ft. / 7,905 sq.m. on-site 15.25 metres, 3 90,000 sq.ft. / 8,370 sq.m. sewage where the 4 90,000 sq.ft. / 8,370 sq.m., plus system frontage is on more than 1,500 sq.ft. / 457 sq.m. for each the interior 4 additional unit curve of a street) on-site V N/A N/A not developable N/A water supply and on-site sewage system c t Updated November 19, 2011 Page 7 Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards TABLE 1 Regulations (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Minimum Lot Area (f) Minimum Servicing Lot Minimum Number sq. ft. / sq. m. Circle Diameter Category Lot of to be Contained Frontage Dwelling Within the Units Boundaries of the Lot - feet / metres central I 50 feet / 15.25 1 20,000 sq. ft. / 1,858 sq. m. 125 ft. / 38.1 m. water metres 2 25,000 sq. ft. / 2,322.5 sq. m. 150 ft. / 45.7 m. supply and 3 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m. 160 ft. / 48.8 m. on-site 4 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m. 175 ft. / 53.3 m. sewage more than 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251 sq. m., plus 175 ft. / 53.3 m. disposal 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit central II 50 feet / 15.25 1 25,000 sq. ft. / 2,322.5 sq. m. 150 ft. / 45.7 m. water metres 2 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m. 160 ft. / 48.8 m. supply and 3 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m. 175 ft. / 53.3 m. on-site 4 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m 200 ft. / 61 m. sewage more than 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m., plus 200 ft. / 61 m. disposal 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit central III 50 feet / 15.25 1 40,000 sq. ft. / 3,717 sq. m. 200 ft. / 61 m. water metres 2 45,000 sq. ft. / 4,180.5 sq. m. 225 ft. / 68.6 m. supply and 3 50,000 sq. ft. / 4,645 sq. m. 250 ft. / 76.2 m. on-site 4 55,000 sq. ft. / 5,110 sq. m. 275 ft. / 83.8 m. sewage more than 55,000 sq. ft. / 5,110 sq. m., plus 275 ft. / 83.8 m. disposal 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit central IV 50 feet / 15.25 1 60,000 sq. ft. / 5,580 sq. m. 275 ft. / 83.8 m. water metres 2 65,000 sq. ft. / 6,450.5 sq. m. supply and 3 70,000 sq. ft. / 6,510 sq. m. on-site 4 75,000 sq. ft. / 6,975 sq. m. sewage more than 75,000 sq. ft. / 6,975 sq. m., plus disposal 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit central V N/A N/A not developable N/A water supply and on-site sewage disposal system on-site I or II 50 feet / 15.25 1 15,000 sq. ft. / 1,393.5 sq. m. 100 ft. / 30.5 m. water metres 2 20,000 sq. ft. / 1,858 sq. m. 125 ft. / 38.1 m. supply and 3 25,000 sq. ft. / 2,322.5 sq. m. 150 ft. / 45.7 m. central 4 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m. 160 ft. / 48.8 m. waste more than 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m., plus 160 ft. / 48.8 m. treatment 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit on-site III 50 feet / 15.25 1 20,000 sq. ft. / 1,858 sq. m. 125 ft. / 38.1 m. water metres 2 25,000 sq. ft. / 2,322.5 sq. m. 150 ft. / 45.7 m. supply and 3 30,000 sq. ft. / 2,787 sq. m. 160 ft. / 48.8 m central 4 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m. 175 ft. / 53.3 m. waste more than 35,000 sq. ft. / 3,251.5 sq. m., plus 175 ft. / 53.3 m. treatment 4 1,500 sq. ft. / 457 sq. m. for each system additional unit Page 8 Updated November 19, 2011 t c Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards Regulations TABLE 1 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Minimum Lot Area (f) Minimum Servicing Lot Minimum Number sq. ft. / sq. m. Circle Diameter Category Lot of to be Contained Frontage Dwelling Within the Units Boundaries of the Lot - feet / metres central I, II, or III n/a any as determined by the Minister as determined by water number the Minister supply and waste treatment systems c t Updated November 19, 2011 Page 9 Planning Act Province-Wide Minimum Development Standards TABLE 2 Regulations TABLE 2 MINIMUM LOT SIZE STANDARDS: NON-RESIDENTIAL LOTS (a) Servicing (b) Lot (c) Minimum Lot (d) Minimum Lot Area (e) Minimum Category Frontage Circle Diameter to be Contained Within the Boundaries of the Lot - feet/metres on-site water I 100 feet / 30.5 metres 25,000 sq. ft. / 150 ft. / 45.7 m. supply and on-site (or 50 feet / 15.25 2,322.5 sq. m. sewage disposal metres, where the system frontage is on the interior curve of a street) on-site water II 100 feet / 30.5 metres 35,000 sq. ft. / 175 ft. / 53.3 m. supply and on-site (or 50 feet / 15.25 3,251.5 sq. m. sewage disposal metres, where the system frontage is on the interior curve of a street) on-site water III 100 feet / 30.5 metres 51,000 sq. ft. / 4,738 sq. m. 225 ft. / 68.6 m. supply and on-site (or 50 feet / 15.25 sewage disposal metres, where the system frontage is on the interior curve of a street) central water I 50 feet / 15.25 metres 20,000 sq. ft. / 1,858 sq. m. 125 ft. / 38.1 m. supply and on-site sewage disposal system central water II 50 feet / 15.25 metres 25,000 sq. ft. / 150 ft. / 45.7 m. supply and on-site 2,322.5 sq. m. sewage disposal system central water III 50 feet / 15.25 metres 35,000 sq. ft. / 175 ft. / 53.3 m. supply and on-site 3,251.5 sq. m. sewage disposal system on-site water I, II or III 50 feet / 15.25 metres 15,000 sq. ft. / 100 ft. / 30.5 m. supply and central 1,393.5 sq. m. waste treatment system central water I, II or III n/a as determined by the Minister as determined by the supply and waste Minister treatment systems (EC542/87; 703/95; 694/00; 552/11) Page 10 Updated November 19, 2011 t c