Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Salmon Arm will hold a Public Hearing virtually and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 – 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
1) Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment:
District of Salmon Arm Zoning Bylaw No. 2303 is hereby amended as follows:
i) To Section 2.0 Definitions, after “Accessory Use” and before “Accommodation Unit”, the following:
Accessible Car Space means a car parking space designated for individuals with mobility limitations, who hold a valid accessible parking permit.
Accessible Van Space means a parking space designated for those with mobility issues designed to allow room for people to load or unload a wheelchair, scooter, walker or similar device that is used to transport a person who has limited ability and hold a valid accessible parking permit.
Accessible Parking Stall means either an Accessible Car Space or an Accessible Van Space.
ii) After Section 11 of Appendix I: Off – Street Parking and Loading, the following:
12. Accessible Parking Stalls
.1 Accessible Car Spaces are a minimum of 5.8m depth x 2.4m width. Accessible Van Spaces are a minimum of 5.8m depth x 3.3m width, with an additional minimum aisle width of 1.5m. The additional aisle may be shared between neighbouring Accessible Van Spaces.
.2 Accessible Parking Stalls must be:
(a) clearly identified by both paint markings on the parking space and a freestanding Sign in front of the space that is not less than 1.2m above ground measured to the bottom of the Sign and incorporating the international symbol of accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accessible Van Spaces signage shall also include the words “van accessible”;
(b) treated with a firm and slip-resistant surface;
(c) provided with a curb letdown from the shared access aisle to any raised pedestrian sidewalk that provides connectivity to the Building;
(d) constructed with a slope not exceeding 2%; and
(e) marked with high-colour-contrast diagonal pavement lines on the access aisle
.3 Of the required stalls for all permitted uses, the minimum number of Accessible Parking Stalls shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
.4 Should Accessible Parking Stalls be provided that are in addition to those in Section 12.3 then those Accessible Parking Stalls must be in addition to the required number of parking stalls.
.5 Parking facilities that are used exclusively for buses, trucks, delivery vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, and vehicular impound are not required to include accessible spaces. However, if such lots are accessed by the public (e.g., impounded vehicle retrieval), one (1) Accessible Parking Stall is to be provided.
Applicant: City of Salmon Arm
Reference: Bylaw No. 4590/ZON-1269