REQUEST FOR DECISION
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2025 Report No. APC-25-016
TO: Advisory Planning Commission
FROM: Kirsten Dafoe, Planner II and Bill Brown, Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application - 301-503 Park Place
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Advisory Planning Commission recommends to Council to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Development Variance Permit application to authorize the proposed third-floor window signs at 301-503 Park Place, with the variances outlined in the "Purpose of Application" section of staff report no. APC-25-016.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to install three window signs for a new dental clinic, which are to be located on third-storey windows at 301-503 Park Place. To allow these signs' placement, the variances to the Sign Regulation Bylaw, 1996, No. 2252 as outlined in the "Purpose of Application" section of this staff report are required. The development variance permit is required before a Sign Permit can be issued for the installation of the signs.
The variances requested are to allow Window Signs above the second storey, to allow Window Signs with content other than the name of the business above the first storey, and to increase the maximum size for the proposed Window Signs.
Consideration of this application should focus on the appropriateness of the signs for the location, impacts on public realm and pedestrian experience, and consistency with the overall direction contained within the Official Community Plan
BACKGROUND:
Relevant Policy:
Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050
Sign Regulation Bylaw, 1996, No. 2252
Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791
Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792
Local Government Act
Purpose of Application
The applicant proposes to install three window signs for a dental office, which are to be located on third-storey window...
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