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Live or developing on a Corner Lot?

Frequently asked questions

  1. What is a sight triangle?
  2. I'm building a new home on a corner lot what are the setbacks?
  3. What are the restrictions for corner lots?
  4. On my corner lot how do I determine where the "sight triangle" is?

Q: What is a sight triangle?

A sight triangle is a triangular portion of land where roadways intersect. For safety reasons sight triangles must remain open so they do not obstruct or limit the views of motorists or pedestrians entering or leaving the intersection.

 


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Q: I'm building a new home on a corner lot what are the setbacks?
Consult Section 39 of the Land Use Bylaw for regulations LUB _PART Seven General Regulations.pdf . You can also submit via fax, E-mail, or in person a preliminary site plan to a Development Officer for review. The site plan must show all setbacks from the building to the side, rear, and front  property lines. Please click here for contact information.    
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Q: What are the restrictions for corner lots?

If you live on a corner lot you are responsible for keeping the sight triangle unobstructed. You are not permitted to place, grow, erect, or maintain a fence, wall, tree, hedge, or other structure that is over 3ft (91cm) within the sight triangle or to the satisfaction of a Development Officer.


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Q: On my corner lot how do I determine where the "sight triangle" is?

 

 

Staking out your property boundaries:

The sight triangle, if there are two intersecting streets, is determined as a traingle 20ft (6.1m) x 20ft (6.1m) as indicated on the diagram.  

The sight triangle, if one of the roadways is a lane, is determined as a triangle 10ft (3.05m) x 10ft (3.05m). 

If in doubt contact development permitting.

 

 

 

 


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If you have any questions or need further information you can contact a development officer at:

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