CITY OF POWELL RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, 2009

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1 Consolidated 17 February 2011 CITY OF POWELL RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, 2009 INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, CONSOLIDATION This consolidation of Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225 has been prepared exclusively for the use of the City of Powell River for convenience only. City of Powell River does not represent that this consolidation is accurate or complete and anyone using this material should confirm its content by reference to the original bylaw and amendments.

2 Consolidated 17 February 2011 CITY OF POWELL RIVER Infrastructure Design & Construction Bylaw 2225, 2009

3 RECORD OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF POWELL RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, 2009 Adoption Date Bylaw No. Description 04 Mar Add s. 5.8 Fire Flows under s. 5.0 and to revise to add a maximum security amount or cap of $80, Feb Revise s Engineering Administration Fees; and Add clause Engineering Submission Reviews

4 CITY OF POWELL RIVER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART Page 1.0 DEFINITIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS Titles Offence & Penalty Severability Authorizations Applicability Payment of Taxes and Charges Latecomers INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS Works and Services General Highways Sanitary Sewer Drainage Waterworks Cash In-Lieu of Sidewalks Cash In-Lieu of Works and Services Other Services DEVELOPER S RESPONSIBILITY Engineering and Related Design Requirements Other Submissions Construction Process Substantial Completion As-Constructed Record Drawings Maintenance Period and Security Certificate of Final Acceptance Indemnity and Insurance ADOPTION SCHEDULE A: SERVICE LEVELS SCHEDULE B: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS, SPECIFICATIONS & MMCD VARIATIONS... B1 - B25 SCHEDULE C: ALTERNATE SANITARY SERVICING AREAS... C1 Page i

5 Consolidated 17 February 2011 CITY OF POWELL RIVER BYLAW 2225, 2009 A bylaw to regulate and require the provision of works and services upon lands within the City of Powell River WHEREAS WHEREAS section 938 and 940 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323 authorizes Council to require, as a condition of issuance of a Building Permit or approval of a subdivision, that an owner of land provide works and services, in accordance with prescribed standards and Council is authorized to regulate and prescribe the standard and specifications of works and services to be provided; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Powell River, in open meeting, enacts as follows: This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the City of Powell River Infrastructure Design and Construction Bylaw 2225, Page 1 of 19

6 Consolidated 17 February 2011 PART 1: DEFINITIONS All words or phrases in this Bylaw shall have the meaning set out in Part 1 or shall have the same meaning ascribed to similar words in the Land Title Act, Local Government Act, Community Charter and Strata Property Act; or if not referenced therein, then all words or phrases shall have their common dictionary definition. For ease of reference only, the following words or phrases are hereafter generally shown in italics throughout this Bylaw. APPROVING OFFICER means a person appointed by Council pursuant to Division 3, section 77 of the Land Title Act RSBC 1996, c. 250 and his or her designate; ARTERIAL OR ARTERIAL ROAD means a highway so designated in the Official Community Plan; BOULEVARD means the portion of a highway between a lot line and the traveled portion of a roadway, including, but not limited to medians, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, ditches and cycle paths; BUILDING PERMIT means the authorization in writing or permit issued under the City Building Bylaw 2141, 2008 as amended or superseded; CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE means the form issued by the Manager of Engineering Services at the end of the Maintenance Period and after all works and services and deficiencies are complete and the City accepts ownership of the works and services; CITY means the City of Powell River; CITY DRAINAGE means a drainage system owned or operated by the City; CITY SANITARY SEWER means a sanitary sewer system owned or operated by the City; CITY WATERWORKS means a waterworks system owned or operated by the City; COLLECTOR OR COLLECTOR ROAD means a highway so designated in the Official Community Plan; CONNECTION means the physical connection to City waterworks, drainage or sanitary sewer mains for a lot, or hydroelectric, gas, cable, or telecommunication utility service for a lot; CONSULTING ENGINEER means a Professional Engineer responsible for the design and construction certification of all required works and services on behalf of the Developer or City; CONTRACTOR means the person or firm who is engaged to construct one or more works and services required under this Bylaw; CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY means a highway so designated by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure of the Province of British Columbia; COUNCIL means the Council of the City of Powell River; CYCLE PATH means a portion of a highway graded, designated or surfaced for the purpose of facilitating cycle movement; DEVELOPER means the Owner(s) of land(s) or the authorized agent of the Owner, who has made an application to the City for development or subdivision of such land; Page 2 of 19

7 Consolidated 17 February 2011 DEVELOPMENT OR DEVELOP means the construction of any structure on a lot requiring a Building Permit or any land improvement requiring the installation of works and services; DRIVEWAY means a graveled or hard surfaced portion of a highway for the purpose of facilitating vehicular access between a lot and the roadway; ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST(S) means the calculated costs as approved by the City for the provision of all works and services including taxes, shallow utilities, professional fees, and an inflation factor of 15% contingency, but excluding any City fees associated with the works and services; EXTENSION means, with regards to works and services, the continuation of highway, drainage, sanitary sewer and/or waterworks system from an existing City system(s) to the proposed works and services along and within a subdivision or a development; FINAL ACCEPTANCE with regards to works and services means the final acceptance of the works and services as certified by the Manager of Engineering Services and a Certificate of Final Acceptance has been issued; FINAL APPROVAL means the stage of approval granted by the Approving Officer who then affixes his signature to the final subdivision plan for the purpose of Land Title Office registration. FLANKING OR FLANKAGE means a highway or pathway within a highway contiguous to an exterior side lot line that is not the lot frontage; FRONTAGE means the straight or arced distance measured along the front lot line of a lot where such lot line is adjacent to the highway; HALF ROAD means a roadway constructed with all required utilities to or beyond the centre of the highway which allows for the safe passage of two vehicles abreast HIGHWAY includes a roadway pathway, walkway, trail, lane, bridge, road, thoroughfare, statutory right of way and any other public way but excludes private easements and any common access route within a strata subdivision which has been subdivided pursuant to the Strata Property Act; LANDSCAPING means any combination of lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees, flowers, boulders and gravel, bark mulch, ponds, fences, decorative paving and plantings arranged, by design, to enhance the appearance of a lot, sidewalk, pathway or boulevard; LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT means a person who is duly registered under the provisions of the Architect (Landscape) Act, RSBC 1996, or a qualified horticulturalist acceptable to the City; LAND TITLE ACT means the enactment of the Provincial Legislature being Land Title Act RSBC 1996, c. 250 as amended or superseded; LANE means an unnamed highway more than three metres but not greater than eight metres wide, intended to give secondary access to a lot; LOCAL ROAD means a highway, including a cul-de-sac, whose primary purpose is to provide direct access to a lot and connects to other highways or collector roads; LOT means any lot, block, parcel or other area in which land is held or into which land is subdivided or developed; but does not include a highway; LOT GRADING means the re-contouring of lots to conform to the Consulting Engineer s design finished elevations for lots, road, sidewalks, boulevards, cycle paths, pathways, structures and drainage; Page 3 of 19

8 Consolidated 17 February 2011 LOT LINE means any surveyed boundary of a lot; MAINTENANCE PERIOD means term commencing the date of issuance of the certificate of Substantial Completion during which the Developer is solely responsible for the operations and maintenance of any works and services; MAINTENANCE PERIOD SECURITY means cash, certified cheque, or an irrevocable and automatically renewable letter of credit from a Chartered Bank or Credit Union in the form and amount accepted by the Manager of Engineering Services to secure the Developer s obligations during the Maintenance Period; MANAGER OF ENGINEERING SERVICES means the person appointed by Council to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of that position and his or her designate; MMCD means master municipal construction document, Volume II (published 2000) and the Design Guideline Manual (published 2005), both as published by the Master Municipal Construction Documents Association ; MINIMUM BUILDING ELEVATION OR MBE means the lowest geodetic elevation at which the habitable floor of any structure can be serviced by a gravity connection to City drainage and/or sanitary sewer systems provided that it must at minimum, be the higher geodetic elevation for the drainage systems designed hydraulic grade line level plus 300 millimeters; MINIMUM SIZE means a work or service of a lot that is at the minimum acceptable dimension required under this Bylaw to service the highest density of land use designation; MINISTRY OF HEALTH means the Ministry appointed by the Province of British Columbia responsible for administering the requirements of the Health Act RSBC 1996, c. 179 as amended or superseded; MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE OR MOT means the Ministry so appointed by the Province of British Columbia responsible for administering public works regulations related to transportation under various legislation including the Transportation Act, 2004, c. 44, and the Land Title Act, 1996, c.250, s.77.2, appointment of Provincial Approving Officers, as amended or superseded. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT OR MOE means the Ministry appointed by the Province of British Columbia responsible for administering the environmental regulations, water permits and water quality for the Water Act RSBC 1996, c. 483 as amended or superseded; OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN OR OCP means the City Official Community Plan Bylaw 2080, 2005 as amended or superseded; OFF-SITE as it relates to the provision of works and services, means land including a highway beyond the lot lines of a lot where works and services are required in support of subdivision or development; ON-SITE as it relates to the provision of works and services, means land within the lot lines of the land where works and services are required in support of a subdivision or development; OWNER means each person named in the Land Title Office as a registered Owner of a lot; PATHWAY means a portion of a highway or right-of-way graded or surfaced for the purpose of facilitating pedestrian movement including but not limited to a sidewalk, trail, or walkway as illustrated on diagram C10 of the MMCD; Page 4 of 19

9 Consolidated 17 February 2011 PLAN OF SUBDIVISION means a registrable plan prepared by a surveyor intended for filing in the Land Title Office; PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER means a person who is duly registered or licensed to practice professional engineering under the provisions of the Engineers and Geoscientist Act, RSBC 1996, c. 116 as amended or superseded; PROVINCIAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY means a highway, which is classified as an arterial highway by the Province of British Columbia with control thereof vested in the MOT; PUBLIC UTILITY means any work, service, or facility installed in a highway for the purpose of providing a service to a lot, including but not limited to City drainage, City sanitary sewer, City waterworks, street lighting, electrical and telecommunication service line(s), electric power distribution, telephone, cable television and gas distribution systems; ROADWAY means the improved area of a highway surfaced for the purpose of facilitating vehicular movement; SANITARY SEWER means a system of pipes, manholes, treatment plants, pump stations, valve stations, discharges and appurtenances for the collection and disposal of sewage; SECURITY means cash, certified cheque, or an irrevocable and automatically renewable letter of credit from a Chartered Bank or Credit Union in the form and amount acceptable to the City; SERVICING AGREEMENT means the agreement between the Developer and the City for the provision of works and services and the placement of security in respect of construction or installation of the works and services in accordance with section 940 of the Local Government Act; STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS means the minimum design and construction Standards and Specifications established under this Bylaw for the purpose of regulating the design and construction of works and services; STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN means a plan prepared by a Consulting Engineer which determines the works and services necessary to convey storm water and other surface water within or through a subdivision or development; SUBDIVISION means any changes in the existing size, shape, number or configuration of registered lots whether by place, descriptive word or otherwise, including the division of land into two or more lots under the Land Title Act and the realignment of lot lines, but does not include the creation, consolidation or re-subdivision of a strata lot or phased development under the Strata Property Act, except the purposes of regulating the standards for highways as provided under the Local Government Act; SUBJECT LAND means the land proposed for a development or subdivision, including any remainder land; SURVEYOR means a person who is duly registered and licensed as a land surveyor under the provisions of the Land Surveyors Act, RSBC 1996, c. 248 as amended or superseded; TRAFFIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT means a report consistent with section 3.2 Traffic Data and Table 3.1 of the Province of British Columbia MOT guidelines for Site Impact Analysis Manual requirements for permit applications and must include consideration of driveway locations, design and width across, from and beyond the subject lands, as well as standard vehicle volumes and movements; Page 5 of 19

10 Consolidated 17 February 2011 UNDERGROUND WIRING means a system or systems of wires, cables and appurtenances constructed under the surface of a highway to provide electrical power and/or telecommunication services to a lot or highway; WATERWORKS means a system of pipes, hydrants, pump stations, pressure reducing valve stations, reservoirs and appurtenances for the supply and distribution of potable water; WATERCOURSE means any natural or man-made depression, pond, lake, river, stream, wetland, or ditch with defined banks and a bed dimension of 0.6 meters or more below the surrounding land providing direction to a current of water whether it usually contains water or not that is connected by surface flow to any other watercourse; WORKS AND SERVICES is as set out comprehensively in clause 3.8 of this Bylaw and includes grading, highways, roadways, sidewalks, cycle paths; pathways, waterworks, sanitary sewer, drainage, landscaping, boulevards, medians, driveways, connections, transit bays, gas works, street lighting and underground wiring on a highway, right-of-way, easement or otherwise that must be designed, constructed, installed and certified to authorize a particular subdivision or development; ZONE or ZONING means an area into which the City is divided as defined in Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 as amended or superseded. Page 6 of 19

11 Consolidated 17 February 2011 PART 2: GENERAL PROVISIONS 2.1 Titles Titles in this Bylaw organize the content for reference only and have no implied meaning nor shall they be interpreted to define any aspect of this Bylaw. Wherever the singular or masculine form of a word is used, it shall also mean the plural or feminine form of the word as the case may be. 2.2 Offence & Penalty Any person contravening or committing any breach of or committing any offence against any provisions of this Bylaw, or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this Bylaw, or who refuses, omits or neglects to fulfill, observe, carry out or perform any duty, obligation, matter or thing whatsoever by this Bylaw prescribed or imposed or required to be done is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000, or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both; and each day during which any violation, contravention or breach shall continue to be deemed a separate offence with a minimum of $2000 to a maximum of $10,000 fine. 2.3 Severability If any part, clause, or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any Court having jurisdiction, that part, clause, or phrase shall be struck from the Bylaw and any such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw. 2.4 Authorizations The Manager of Engineering Services shall be responsible for administration of this Bylaw and may prescribe any form, certificate, manual, notice, written approval, drawings, agreement or other administrative requirements required in the processing of applications under this Bylaw All authorizations in this Bylaw for any City employee include any person designated to act in their place Any officer or employee of the City is authorized to enforce and make inspections pursuant to this Bylaw and to enter, at all reasonable times, any day of the week, on any property or premises within the City to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw The Manager of Engineering Services shall be authorized to approve minor variations to the servicing requirements set out in this Bylaw in consideration of site conditions of the subject land or lots abutting the subject land, provided the minimum service level of this Bylaw is maintained. 2.5 Applicability Unless exempted, specifically varied or otherwise approved by Development Variance Permit, Development Permit, or delegated authority under the provisions of this Bylaw, each subdivision and development shall be provided with the works and services prescribed by this Bylaw, the minimum level of which must meet Schedule A: Service Levels, attached hereto and forming a part of this Bylaw. Page 7 of 19

12 Consolidated 17 February This Bylaw shall apply to any lot and land within the City that is subject of a subdivision application under the provisions of Subdivision Procedures Bylaw 2060, 2009, except where: (a) the lot created by subdivision is to be used solely for any public utility; passive park or natural preserve; drainage works; any facility or structure for telecommunication equipment or navigational aids; (b) the lot to be subdivided fronts upon a private strata titled right-of-way used as a road adjacent to a highway where adequately sized connections are provided; or (c) the subdivision comprises of a minor lot line adjustment, no additional lots are created, every lot affected is serviced by an existing adequately sized connection, subject to the Approving Officer s due consideration for future subdivision potential of the subject land and adjacent lands This Bylaw shall apply to all lots and lands within the City that are subject of a Building Permit application under the provisions of Building Bylaw 2141, 2008 except where: (a) (b) (c) (d) development is for a single or two family dwelling or accessory structure on a lot that has all existing works and services in compliance with this Bylaw; development comprises of an accessory structure upon a serviced lot or improvements to an existing building, of less than $75,000 construction value as estimated under Building Bylaw 2141, 2008, but provided that the subject land is served by existing works and services albeit of a level lesser than that stipulated in this Bylaw; development comprises entirely of interior construction for single and two family residential use with no increase in gross floor area or change in land use; or development does not involve a change in occupancy and/or land use, provided such modifications do not impose new capital cost burdens on the City This Bylaw shall apply to all lots and lands within the City that are subject of a Development Permit application under the provisions of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 2080, Payment of Taxes and Charges Every Developer shall pay any and all applicable fees stipulated in the City s Fee Bylaw(s) prior to connection to City services or issuance of permission to do work, whichever comes first Every Developer shall pay a highway asphalt routing, sealing, and maintenance fee of $250 base rate for the first eight linear metres or portion thereof, and $3.50 per additional linear metre for all road cutting and tie-in to roadways to be paid prior to Building Permit issuance or Final Approval Every Developer shall pay to the City prior to plan of subdivision Final Approval, connection to City works and services, or prior to issuance of permission to do work, whichever is first in time or applicable as the case may be, an engineering administration, processing, and inspection fee in the percent amount, as set out below, of the estimated construction cost of the works and services required under this Bylaw but excluding telecommunications, gas, and similar non-city utilities for the purposes of the fee calculation. 1 First $250,000 or less of estimated construction costs 3% Next $250,000 to $1,000,000 of estimated construction costs 2% Balance over $1,000,000 of estimated construction costs 1.5% 1 Bylaw 2291, 2011 Page 8 of 19

13 Consolidated 17 February Engineering submissions under Part 4 of this Bylaw shall include two reviews complete with redlines, consultant meetings, and written responses from Manager of Engineering Services. Where additional submissions are required to enable permission to construct or acceptance of the drawings, a fee of $1000 per review shall be levied and paid prior to further allocation of City time Latecomers Any request from a Developer for Latecomer Agreement must follow the process and provisions of Council Policy 224: Latecomer Agreements and s. 939 of the Local Government Act. 2 Bylaw 2291, 2011 Page 9 of 19

14 PART 3: INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Works and Services General Consolidated 17 February Except as otherwise stipulated in this Bylaw, the Developer for all subdivisions and developments shall design, construct, install, provide and maintain infrastructure, collectively referred to as works and services, which must: (a) be fully completed on all highways across, leading to, flanking, and fronting the subject land; (b) be connected to City waterworks, City sanitary sewer and private or City drainage systems in accordance with standards prescribed herein; (c) when required, provide for extensions and excess capacity of works and services to lands other than the proposed subdivision or development; and (d) be connected to any and all other appropriate public utilities Each of the works and services shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the MMCD and Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions and MMCD Variations attached hereto Notwithstanding the preceding section above, the Manager of Engineering Services may accept alternate standards to those stipulated in Schedule B or the MMCD if in his opinion, there is an engineering or design benefit to the City Where there is: (a) conflict or inconsistency between Schedule B to this Bylaw and the MMCD, the requirements of this Bylaw shall apply; and (b) conflict or inconsistency between the requirements of this Bylaw and another bylaw enacted by the City, the more onerous requirements shall apply The Developer is not required to provide or construct a work and service where infrastructure already exists that has adequate remaining functional life and capacity, and provides the minimum standard prescribed in this Bylaw, and pays all connection and applicable fees The Developer s Consulting Engineer must provide, for City approval, a detailed engineering submission outlining how existing City infrastructure is proposed to be cut and fitted to receive the new or extended works and services Where works and services are not available but are scheduled as part of an approved City capital works program, the Manager of Engineering Services may approve a development provided that: (a) an interim or temporary alternative service, satisfactory to the Manager of Engineering Services is provided at the expense of the Developer; and (b) the Developer deposits security for an amount satisfactory to the City having regard to the estimated construction cost of installing and paying for all required works and services In conformance with section 1.4 of Schedule B and notwithstanding the requirements under Schedule A, a Developer may be permitted to provide overhead wiring along highways adjacent to a subdivision or development where overhead wiring already exists and is adequate to service the proposed subdivision or development. Page 10 of 19

15 Consolidated 17 February Highways All highways and roadway improvements provided by the Developer, at the Developer s expense, shall be in accordance with the MMCD and this Bylaw All highway dedication widths and minimum pavement, boulevard and sidewalk provisions for the classification of highway shall be as set out in Table 1 of Schedule B Additional to section 3.2.2, the Developer at the Developer s expense may be required to construct sidewalks or pathways within the subdivision to facilitate pedestrian movement on internal highway dedications Where applicable, the Developer must retain a Landscape Architect to design all proposed landscaping improvements for the on-site and off-site highways including cul-de-sac islands and boulevards Where a subdivision layout is such that a highway or portion thereof serves, or could potentially serve, the adjoining lot beyond the subject land, the dedication of a right-of-way and construction of half-road as per section 2.4 of Schedule B shall only be permitted where approved by Council. 3.3 Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer collection and disposal services shall be provided at the Developer s expense, in accordance with the MMCD and Schedules A and B to this Bylaw. Connections to City sanitary sewer facilities shall be in accordance with terms and conditions established by this Bylaw and all applicable City sanitary sewer bylaws The presence of an existing City sanitary sewer facility or system does not imply capacity to receive design flow, nor does it indicate that the system is necessarily acceptable to the City. The Consulting Engineer will be responsible to determine the catchment area for each system and confirm with the City prior to proceeding with detailed design. Existing off-site and on-site undersized sanitary sewer facilities shall be upgraded, at the Developer s expense, to accommodate the appropriate design flow as required for the proposed subdivision or development The design and provision of any City sanitary sewer work must comply with the terms of the City Liquid Waste Management Plan as amended and superseded Where there is no City sanitary sewer in greater proximity to the subject land and as set out in Schedule C: Alternate Sanitary Servicing Areas, the Manager of Engineering Services may allow the use or provision of an on-site septic system, all subject to conformance with provincial regulations and approvals and the provision of a stub out service that enables future connection and payment thereof to any City sanitary sewer Where privately owned sanitary sewer facilities are acceptable to the City and provided by the Developer, at the Developer s expense, the facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements and performance criteria determined and approved by Provincial and City regulations. Page 11 of 19

16 Consolidated 17 February Drainage The Developer shall provide, at the Developer s expense, private or City drainage collection and disposal services in accordance with the MMCD and Schedules A and B to this Bylaw. Private drainage shall be permitted only where and as approved by the Manager of Engineering Services. Connections to the existing City drainage facilities shall be in accordance with terms and conditions established by this Bylaw and in accordance with the City Master Storm Water Drainage Plan The presence of any existing drainage facility or system does not imply capacity to receive the design flow, nor does it indicate that the drainage pattern of this facility is necessarily acceptable to the City. The Consulting Engineer will be responsible to determine the catchment area for each drainage system and confirm the catchment area with the Manager of Engineering Services prior to proceeding with detailed design. Existing undersized drainage facilities shall be upgraded, at the Developer s expense, to accommodate the appropriate design flow as required for the proposed subdivision or development To restrict the conveyance of sedimentation from subdivision and development lots to the City drainage system and receiving environment, a plan detailing the proposed drainage and erosion control works shall be provided and approved by the City prior to commencement of construction of other works and services to ensure all runoff from the subject land is directed to temporary settlement facilities to remove silts and sediments before discharge to the receiving environment The Developer shall, when required by the Manager of Engineering Services, provide without compensation to the City such land and facilities sufficient to provide for drainage and rainwater detention. Where a detention facility is proposed to be conveyed to the City or is compatible with public recreation facilities, these works may be located on City land subject to Council approval. 3.5 Waterworks The Developer shall provide, at the Developer s expense, a waterworks system in accordance with the MMCD and Schedule A of this Bylaw. Connections to existing City waterworks facilities shall be in accordance with terms and conditions established by this Bylaw and payment of applicable fees The waterworks system shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Act SBC 2001, c.9 and the standards and specifications of this Bylaw and must meet peak water demand as set out in clause 5.3 of Schedule B to this Bylaw; internal and external looping; and fire protection requirements The presence of an existing City waterworks system does not imply capacity to serve a proposed subdivision or development, nor does it indicate that the existing system is necessarily acceptable to the City. Existing aged or undersized waterworks may require upgrading at the Developer s expense to meet the required design life and demand of a proposed subdivision or development Where the proposed subdivision or development fronts an existing City waterworks system or constitutes an infill within an existing City waterworks system, connection to the City waterworks system or extension of the City waterworks system will not be considered where: (a) peak water demands cannot be achieved based on current waterworks design standards; (b) fire flows cannot be achieved; and (c) domestic pressure requirements require on-site booster pumps unless approved by the Manager of Engineering Services and a restrictive covenant is registered on the lots setting out these constraints. Page 12 of 19

17 Consolidated 17 February Cash in Lieu of Sidewalks Where the provision of sidewalks is required under this Bylaw but the Developer requests deferral of this construction, the Developer may pay a nonrefundable deposit to the City of the estimated construction costs of the sidewalk to be deposited into the City Sidewalk Reserve Account for Council allocation of sidewalk construction. 3.7 Cash in Lieu of Works and Services Where the physical construction of part or all of the works and services required under this Bylaw is premature, the Developer may, at the discretion of the Manager of Engineering Services, fulfill the requirements by the payment of a non-refundable cash deposit in an amount estimated or accepted by the Manager of Engineering Services to cover the cost of the required works and services. This deposit will be used by the City at a future time when construction of the particular works and services is feasible. Non-refundable cash deposits must be paid prior to approval of a subdivision or development. 3.8 Other Services The following works or services comprise integral parts of the works and services defined in this Bylaw and shall also be designed by the Consulting Engineer and provided by the Developer, at the Developer s expense, in accordance with the applicable standard in MMCD or Schedule B to this Bylaw. They include but are not limited to the following: Curbs and gutters Shoulders Sidewalks Pathways Boulevard landscaping Street trees Street furniture Driveways Transit bays Retaining walls Wheelchair letdowns Signage Traffic signals Street Lighting Underground wiring Pumps, manholes, mains and service connections Catch basins Ditches Swales French drains Retention/detention facilities Siltation ponds Inspection chambers Culverts Inlet & outlet structures Valves & fittings Water meters Fire hydrants Reservoirs Page 13 of 19

18 PART 4: DEVELOPER S RESPONSIBILITY 4.1 Engineering and Related Design Requirements Consolidated 17 February The Developer shall retain the services of a Consulting Engineer with demonstrated expertise in the field of civil engineering to prepare, sign and seal design drawings and to provide general and resident engineering services during construction, including but not limited to field inspection, and preparing and certifying as-constructed drawings The Manager of Engineering Services may require the Developer, at the Developer s expense, to submit the following information in support of any development or subdivision application: (a) plans, profiles and cross-sections prepared by a Consulting Engineer, of every highway required under section with adequate topographical details including horizontal and vertical curvature to assess the engineering feasibility of roadways shown on the preliminary site plan; (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) works and services detailed design drawings and specifications, prepared by a Consulting Engineer, for all proposed works and services; landscaping plan prepared by a Landscape Architect for islands, boulevards, etc; storm water management plan; geotechnical assessment and report recommendations prepared by a Professional Engineer qualified in geotechnical and geological analysis; traffic impact assessment and report recommendations prepared by a Consulting Engineer with expertise in traffic engineering; impact statement check list in the form prescribed by the Manager of Engineering Services; Riparian assessment report pursuant to the Riparian Area Regulation of the Fish Protection Act RSBC 1997 c. 21; (i) preliminary lot grading plan of subject land; and (j) submittals pursuant to the City Tree Protection Bylaw 2174, Additional to the preceding, the Approving Officer may require the Developer to undertake the submittals in conformance with section 3.2 of Subdivision Bylaw 2060, 2009 in the case of subdivision application. 4.2 Other Submissions At the time of the application, the Manager of Engineering Services may require referral to the Ministry of Environment, Sliammon First Nations, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ministry of Health, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and any other stakeholder(s) Where applicable to the proposed development or required by Provincial or Federal regulation, the Developer shall provide at the Developer s expense, reports and submittals relating to the protection of riparian areas, watercourses; environmental impact assessment and mitigation plans; and archeological sites prepared by a qualified consultant with experience in the relevant field as the case may require. Page 14 of 19

19 Consolidated 17 February A Developer must not construct, alter or repair any work or service on a controlled access highway without first obtaining a permit from the MOT under the Highway Act. The Developer must supply said permit to the City prior to City approvals or work or service commencement on a controlled access highway The Developer shall, at the Developer s expense, provide all rights-of-way, easements, restrictive covenants or other documentation necessary for construction of completed works and services required by the City. 4.3 Construction Process The Developer, in association with the Consulting Engineer, is responsible for completing all reports, designs, specifications and supporting documentation related to the supply of all required works and services for any subdivision or development and for coordinating design and construction work with all works and services provided by other non-city public utilities, all in consultation with the City and within alignments approved by the City The City may review and provide comment in respect of the engineering designs and other submissions, but shall only authorize construction to proceed on City highways or in relation to City works and services upon Manager of Engineering Services satisfaction that the design and construction documents are sufficiently complete and meet all requirements of this Bylaw Despite section 4.3.2, the Developer in association with the Consulting Engineer, acknowledge that the City does not confirm the completeness or accuracy of the design drawings or the as-constructed record drawings, nor accepts responsibility for any costs or damages resulting from errors, omissions or deficiencies in the works and services design drawings or contract performance Refer to section 5.3 of Subdivision Bylaw 2060, 2009 for regulation of Final Approval of a plan of subdivision in relation to completion and construction of works and services If the Developer elects to undertake a Building Permit issuance prior to completion of the necessary works and services, the Developer must enter into a Servicing Agreement including Maintenance Period, and provide the required security comprising of the estimated construction cost, all in compliance with Part 4 of this Bylaw If the Developer does not enter into a Servicing Agreement with the City prior to constructing any works and services on private subject land, there is no assumed duty on the part of the City to accept ownership of the works and services or permit connection to the City waterworks, sanitary sewer or drainage systems Notwithstanding the preceding 4.3.5, if the City accepts the works and services, the following applies: (a) Developer shall comply with the minimum standards and specifications for the works and services defined in this Bylaw and the attached Schedules; (b) Developer shall engage the services of a Consulting Engineer experienced to conduct all tests and inspections required under this Bylaw, and provide a written report under seal confirming how the infrastructure meets or exceeds the standards of this Bylaw; (c) Developer shall pay all applicable fees and taxes required under City bylaws; (d) City may but is not obligated to inspect the works and services; Page 15 of 19

20 Consolidated 17 February 2011 (e) Developer must supply certified as-constructed record drawings conforming to City drawing conventions and standards prepared by the professional; and (f) the Developer shall provide security to the City in the amount of 20% or $20,000, whichever is greater, of the estimated construction cost of the works and services for a two year Maintenance Period. 4.4 Substantial Completion For the purposes of this Bylaw and approvals or procedures in compliance with this Bylaw, the scope of substantial completion shall include all the necessary undertakings for the subject land and not be limited to the works and services performed by the primary contractor. The Developer s Consulting Engineer shall advise the City in writing, at the time of substantial completion, as defined in the MMCD, of the works and services. 4.5 As-Constructed Record Drawings The Consulting Engineer is required to prepare and submit, professionally sealed asconstructed record drawings of all completed works and services, certifying that the works and services have been installed to the standards and specifications originally approved, and that all construction was completed under the professional s direct supervision The as-constructed record information must include all inspection checklists, inspection reports, test results or other documentation to confirm compliance with the approved plans and specifications The as-constructed record drawings must be submitted within 60 days of substantial completion for the project The City may require a hold back of $10,000 as assurance for as-constructed record drawing completion. 4.6 Maintenance Period and Security Where a Developer has entered into a Servicing Agreement, the Developer will be required to provide the Maintenance Period Security at minimum $20,000, or 20%, to a maximum of $80,000, whichever is greater, of the City approved estimated construction cost for all works and services provided and installed by the Developer, for one year from the date of substantial performance The Developer is required to maintain and make repairs to any and all works and services that do not continue to perform and meet the minimum standards and specifications during the Maintenance Period If the Developer fails to make repairs when and as requested by the Manager of Engineering Services, then the City or a Contractor retained by the City, may make the necessary repairs and recover the costs by drawing down the Maintenance Period Security. 3 Bylaw 2256, 2010 Page 16 of 19

21 4.7 Certificate of Final Acceptance Consolidated 17 February The Developer shall apply to the City for a final inspection of the installed works and services, 30 days prior to the expiry of the one year Maintenance Period and a list of deficiencies will be prepared by the Consulting Engineer. The Developer must provide that all deficiencies are rectified prior to the expiry of the Maintenance Period The City shall administer completion of the subdivision or development by issuance of a Certificate of Final Acceptance for all works and services, which will thereupon be operated and owned by the City subject to all works and services performing as originally intended The Maintenance Period Security will be released only upon issuance of the Certificate of Final Acceptance. 4.8 Indemnity and Insurance The Developer shall save harmless and effectually indemnify the City against: (a) all actions and proceedings, costs, damages expenses, claims and demands whatsoever and whomsoever brought by reason of the provision of the required works and services, and all such claims recoverable from the City, or the property of the City, or any lot which the City by duty or custom is obligated, directly or indirectly, in any way or to any degree, to construct, repair or maintain, during the term of the Developer s work, shall be paid by the Developer, and if recoverable from the City shall, together with any costs and expenses incurred in the connection therewith, be charged and paid forthwith by the Developer; (b) any and all expenses and costs which may be incurred by reason of the provision of the required works and services by this Bylaw resulting in damages to any lot owned in whole or in part by the City for which the City by duty or custom is obligated, directly or indirectly, in any way or to any degree, to construct, repair or maintain shall be paid by the Developer, and if paid by the City shall, together with any costs and expenses incurred in connection herewith, be charged to and paid forthwith by the Developer; (c) any and all expenses and costs which may be incurred by reason of liens for nonpayment of labour or materials, Worksafe BC levies, unemployment insurance, Federal or Provincial taxes and for encroachments due to mistakes in survey, demands arising from the Developer s trespass or damage to private lots or lots owned by others; and (d) all expenses and costs which may be incurred by the City as a result of faulty workmanship, defective material or both in any of the works and services installed by the Developer and all such claims recoverable from the City by duty or custom is duly obligated directly or indirectly, in any way or to any degree, to construct, repair or maintain, shall be paid by the Developer, and if recoverable from the City shall together with any costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, be charged to and paid forthwith by the Developer Clauses under shall not be construed as to extinguish any rights which the City would have were it not for the inclusion of these clauses The Developer s contractor shall at his sole expense, prior to the start of construction of the works and services through to the end of the Maintenance Period, carry comprehensive Page 17 of 19

22 Consolidated 17 February 2011 general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $5,000,000 with insurance companies licenced to carry on business in the Province of British Columbia in partial discharge of its obligations herein and in every such policy of insurance, the City shall be named as an additional insured with proceeds payable as the interest of the City and the Developer may appear The Developer shall assure that the Consulting Engineer retains professional errors and omissions insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. PART 5: ADOPTION This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon the date of adoption as stipulated below. READ A FIRST TIME the 25 th day of November, 2008 READ A SECOND TIME the 2 nd day of April, READ A THIRD TIME the 2 nd day of April, ADOPTED the 16 th day of April, 2009 Stewart B. Alsgard, Mayor Marie Claxton CMC, City Clerk Page 18 of 19

23 Schedule A: SERVICE LEVELS Consolidated 17 February 2011 The City requires provision of different categories of works or services subject to the given zoning of the land being subdivided or developed in conformance with the following table of minimal service levels: Water Sewer Drainage Wiring Lighting Street Edge Zoning* of subject land Watermain Sanitary Sewer Septic Storm Sewer Open Ditch Underground Overhead Ornamental Pole mount Sidewalk/curb/gutter both sides Sidewalk one side & Curb/Gutter both sides R1 R2 R4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R3 RA1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A1 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A2 Yes Yes Alt Yes Yes Yes M1 M2 M3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes Alt PK NT Yes Yes Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes Alt RMS RM1,2 &3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes C1 C2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes C3 C5 Yes Yes Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes MX MC W1 CP Yes Yes Yes Yes Alt Yes Alt Yes Alt Notes Yes: indicates that this a required work and service. Alt: indicates that this is an alternate service level that may be acceptable to the City subject to site particulars. *Zoning: refers to zone abbreviations as set out in Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 Page 19 of 19

24 Consolidated 17 February 2011 INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION BYLAW 2225, 2009 SCHEDULE B SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS & MMCD VARIATIONS i

25 Consolidated 17 February 2011 SCHEDULE B: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS & MMCD VARIATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PART Page 1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS Service Connections Highways Underground Utilities Service Level Exemptions Connection to City Mains HIGHWAYS Highway Cross Section Requirements Cul-de-Sacs Road Way Construction Requirements Asphalt Tie-in and Rehabilitation Requirements Half Road Requirements Emergency Access Curb Returns Boulevards Driveways Concrete Inspection and Testing Street Tree Standards SANITARY SEWER Force Main Temporary Cleanouts Materials Connections to Existing Mainline Pipes Minimum Building Elevation DRAINAGE Temporary Cleanouts The Minor System Connections to Existing Mainline Pipes Catch Basins and Manhole Covers Splash Pads Minimum Building Elevation Storm Water Management Plan WATERWORKS Use of City Water Connecting to Existing Waterworks Mains Per Capita Design Hydrants Service Connections Flushing, Testing and Disinfection Procedure Water Sampling Station Fire Flows.. 10 i

26 Consolidated 17 February 2011 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Minimum Standard Highway Cross Section Requirements... 2 Table 2: Minimum Roadway Construction Requirements... 3 LIST OF DRAWINGS Service Connections Drawing PRS1: Typical Lot Service Connection Highways Drawing PRH1: Arterial Road Cross section Drawing PRH2: Collector Cross section Drawing PRH3: Local Commercial/Industrial/ Multi-Family Cross section Drawing PRH4: Local Single Family Urban Cross section Drawing PRH5: Half Road Cross section Drawing PRH6: Typical Urban Cul-de-Sac Drawing PRH7: Emergency Access 4m Right-of-Way Sanitary Sewer Drawing PRS2: Sanitary Sewer Cleanout (Temporary) Drainage Drawing PRD1: Storm Sewer Service Connection Drawing PRD2: Storm Sewer Cleanout (Temporary) Drawing PRD3: Top Inlet Catch Basin Waterworks Drawing PRW1: Water Service Connection Service Box Drawing PRW2: Rural Fire Hydrant Assembly Drawing PRW3: Water Sampling Station ii

27 1.0 General Provisions Consolidated 17 February Service Connections Each subdivision or development shall have a water, storm, and sanitary sewer service connection to City utilities in conformance with Drawing PRS1 of Schedule B. 1.2 Highways Each highway shall be designed to the applicable service level standard under Table 1 of Schedule B unless expressly varied by the Manager of Engineering Services or by Development Variance Permit. 1.3 Underground Utilities Power, cable, and telecommunications shall be underground except as exempted by the Manager of Engineering Services under 1.4 below or by Development Variance Permit. 1.4 Service Level Exemptions Notwithstanding the requirements for works and services in this Bylaw, the Manager of Engineering Services may relax requirements for underground power and telecommunication; provision of ornamental street lighting, as well as the construction of sidewalk, curb, and gutter, and allow subdivision or development of land fronting an existing highway complete with all works and services to a level of service equal to the nearest occupied and developed lot provided that: (a) the land is within the Suburban Residential and Rural land use classification under the Zoning Bylaw; (b) future subdivision or development potential of the subject land which would be served by the continuation of the works and services, serves four or less lots; (c) total development area is incapable of future expansion by reasons of topography, adjacent development, or other reasons as determined by the Approving Officer; and (d) minimum 7.5 metres width of asphaltic concrete is provided for all new required roadways or a minimum six metres width where existing works and services already serve both the existing lots and the subject land. 1.5 For the purposes of 1.4 above, where a proposed subdivision or development is located in equal proximity to two or more differing levels of work and services, the highest level of service of the nearest developed lot shall prevail as the minimum level of service for the subject land. 1.6 Connection to City Mains MMCD s , , , and , are deleted and replaced with the following: Prior to or at commencement of construction, the Developer and/or Contractor must confirm the existing line and elevation of all City mains at the points of connection. Any discrepancy between the design drawings and site conditions shall be reported to the City immediately and work shall cease pending instructions from the City. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 2 of 25 Pages

28 2.0 Highways Consolidated 17 February Highway Cross Section Requirements The minimum standard of highway development is as set out in Table 1, below, and as illustrated by Drawings PRH1 to PRH5 inclusive attached at the end of Schedule B. Table 1: Minimum Standard Highway Cross Section Requirements Highway Classification Dedication Width Pavement Width Curb Type Sidewalk Arterial 25m 14m Barrier Both Sides Collector 20m 12m Barrier Both Sides Local RM/M/C Zones 20m 11m Varies* Varies* Local R Zones 17-20m* 7.5-9m* Rollover One side Lane 6m 5.2m Rollover N/A Emergency Access 4m 3.8m N/A N/A Walkway & Bike Path 3m 2.8m N/A N/A * Subject to adjacent land use; density of development, availability of on-street parking, provision of parking bays, and emergency services access. 2.2 Cul-de-Sacs MMCD s. 5.8 design guideline manual is deleted and replaced with the following: No cul-de-sac in any urban area shall exceed a length of 150 metres measured from the beginning of the turnaround to the right-of-way line of the nearest intersecting highway having more than one access. If an emergency access is provided, the maximum length of any cul-de-sac shall not exceed 230 metres The following minimum radii shall apply to cul-de-sac turnarounds: Road Paved Radius ROW Radius Residential Commercial Industrial A sidewalk shall be required along one side of the cul-de-sac where pedestrian passage is linked by walkway or emergency access to other roads, or where a cul-de-sac forms an extension of an existing road with a sidewalk The design of a cul-de-sac is not strictly limited to the standards under 2.2 and as per Drawing PRH6 attached to this Schedule; the Consulting Engineer may propose an alternative design subject to review and approval by the Manager of Engineering Services. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 3 of 25 Pages

29 2.3 Roadway Construction Requirements Consolidated 17 February MMCD s design guideline manual is deleted and replaced with the following: The minimum pavement structure for asphaltic concrete (AC) pavement shall be as per Table 2 below: TABLE 2: Minimum Roadway Construction Requirements CLASSIFICATION Local R Zones Local RM, M & C Zones MINIMUM THICKNESS 50mm asphalt surface course 100mm base course 300mm sub-base 35mm asphalt surface course 40mm asphalt lower course 100mm base course 300mm sub-base Collector Arterial 35mm asphalt surface course 40mm asphalt lower course 100mm base course 300mm sub-base 40mm asphalt surface course 60mm asphalt lower course 100mm base course 300mm sub-base Asphalt Tie-in and Rehabilitation Requirements The Consulting Engineer shall submit for approval by the Manager of Engineering Services, a plan defining and illustrating the proposed cutting and tie in of new highways to the existing asphalt and road system, including any asphalt rehabilitation. Where asphalt cutting is required for new or replaced service connections, the Manager of Engineering Services shall determine the level of rehabilitation and extent of asphalt overlay. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 4 of 25 Pages

30 2.4 Half Road Requirements Consolidated 17 February Council may permit the dedication and construction of half roads as per Drawing PRH5 to provide access to new lots created by a plan of subdivision subject to the following conditions: (a) the highway dedication is adequately wide and in no case, less than 10 metres wide; (b) the road and utility alignments do not require significant deviation from the standard and adjacent alignments; (c) the remainder of the highway can reasonably be expected to be dedicated and constructed in an acceptable timeframe; (d) if required, the property owner of the opposite half road cooperates via a temporary easement or permanent highway dedication adequate to enable the construction of the works and services; (e) all underground works and services are extended to the opposite side of the half road at sole cost of the Developer such that servicing of the opposite half road does not require cutting and trenching in future; (f) there is sufficient road width to provide for safe two-way traffic; and (g) all other required works and services are provided Any negotiations with the property owner of the opposite half road shall be the sole responsibility of the Developer. 2.5 Emergency Access The emergency access required under section 2.1 shall connect from the cul-de-sac to an adjacent highway as per design shown on Drawing PRH7 attached to Schedule B MMCD s. 5.0 design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: Emergency access must support a minimum wheel axle bearing load of 9.1 tonnes with a concrete or asphalt travel surface; chain link fencing on both sides; bicycle baffle or removable restriction post at each end, as per Drawing PRH Emergency access design, surfacing, and provision for fencing are at the discretion of the Manager of Engineering Services; however, vehicular restriction devices must be provided as required to control non-emergency vehicles. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 5 of 25 Pages

31 2.6 Curb Returns Consolidated 17 February 2011 MMCD s design guideline manual is deleted and replaced with the following: Minimum curb return radii shall be: 2.7 Boulevards Local Collector Arterial 9.0 m 9.0 m Collector 7.5 m 7.5 m Local 6.0 m 7.5 m MMCD s. 5 design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: All seeding must by via hydro seeder. Where the lands and boulevards will be neither developed nor upgraded immediately upon subdivision, topsoil and seeding of boulevards shall be required or adequate security shall be provided to the City. Given an extended term, the City shall hold a deposit for future completion of the work. 2.8 Driveways Supplemental to MMCD s design guideline manual for driveways and Part 6 of the Zoning Bylaw, the following shall apply: (a) no more than one driveway access of maximum six metres width shall be permitted for all R1, R2, R3, A1, and RM1 zoned parcels where the land use comprises of single family dwellings; (b) no more than two driveway accesses of maximum six metres width each shall be permitted for all R2, R3, and RM1 zoned parcels where the land use comprises of side by side duplex dwellings; (c) the location, extent, and number of driveways for commercial, multi-family, civic, rural, and institutional zones shall be at the discretion of the Manager of Engineering Services, or as per Development Permit or Development Variance Permit as approved by Council; and (d) residential driveway access serving corner lots shall be a minimum of 15 metres from the curb or edge of roadway, or as determined by the Manager of Engineering Services where curb offsets do not meet this Bylaw. 2.9 Concrete Inspection and Testing MMCD s and are supplemented with the following: The Developer may be required to undertake concrete testing to ensure that it meets specifications as follows: (a) Strength Tests: The concrete supplier to maintain strength test monitoring on the mix being supplied in accord with CSA CAN3 A23.1, Sections , 17.4, 17.5 and Results MUST be immediately provided to the City. (b) Slump Tests: A minimum of two slump tests will be taken daily and a slump test will be taken with each mix proportion or strength test sampling. The test method will be as specified in CSA CAN3 A23.2-5C. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 6 of 25 Pages

32 (c) (d) Consolidated 17 February 2011 Air Content: A minimum of two tests of air content will be taken daily and air content will be taken with each mix proportion on strength test sampling. The test method will be as specified in CSA CAN3 A23.2 4C. Mix Proportions The mix proportions submitted by the supplier will be verified at the plant or by cement wash out. A minimum of one test will be taken for each 50 cubic metres of concrete placed. For miscellaneous work involving small pours, one test will be made for each 10 cubic metres of concrete placed. Any deviation beyond 10% in the mix proportions submitted will result in rejection of the concrete Street Tree Standards Street trees must be provided by the Developer in conformance with section 2.10 in the case of subdivision of four or more residential lots, or dwelling units, or as stipulated by Development Permit Street tree provisions, planting, and staking must conform to the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects Stock Standard with a single leader and stem of no less than five cm caliper A street tree plan generally conforming to the following specifications must be submitted for City review and approval: (a) mix of two or more species to minimize disease transmission for major development; (b) alignment and location of all works and services including shallow utilities in relation to the trees; (c) five metres separation to major underground and overhead infrastructure and hydrants; (d) three metres separation to lot services, driveways; manholes, kiosks, and valve boxes; and (e) one metre separation to curb and sidewalk. The Manager of Engineering Services may relax the preceding specifications where required for tree placement on a case-by-case basis The following list of preferred trees species are provided for reference: (a) Tilia cordata (Littleleaf Linden) (b) Acer rubrum (Red Maple) (c) Liquidambar styraciflua Worplesdon (Sweet Gum) (d) Cercis canadensis (Eastern Red Bud) (e) Cercidiphyllum japonicum (Katsura tree) Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 7 of 25 Pages

33 3.0 Sanitary Sewer Consolidated 17 February Force Main MMCD s. 3.0 design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: In conjunction with sanitary pumping facilities, the following criteria are required in the design of force main systems: Velocity - At the lowest pump delivery rate anticipated to occur at least once per day, a cleansing velocity of at least 0.9 m/sec should be maintained. Maximum velocity should not exceed 3.5 m/sec. Air Relief Valve - An automatic air relief valve shall be placed at the high points in the force main to prevent air locking. 3.2 Temporary Cleanouts MMCD s design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: Temporary Cleanouts may be provided at terminal sections of a main provided that future extension of the main is proposed or anticipated, and the length of sewer to the downstream manhole does not exceed 45 metres, and the depth of pipe does not exceed two metres at the terminal point. Temporary cleanouts shall not be considered a permanent structure. Temporary Cleanouts shall be in conformance with Drawing PRS2 attached to Schedule B. 3.3 Materials MMCD s specification is supplemented with the following: Sanitary manhole covers will be bolted and marked sanitary sewer. 3.4 Connections to Existing Mainline Pipes MMCD s specifications are supplemented with the following: The works may be connected to the existing system at the start of construction provided that the existing system can be suitably plugged from the works under construction. Removal of the plug to the existing system shall not be made prior to testing and flushing. Written authorization must be given by the Manager of Engineering Services for removal of the plug. 3.5 Minimum Building Elevation (MBE) All drawing submissions shall clearly indicate MBE for each new lot where a gravity connection to the City sanitary sewer may be made and the habitable portion of the building is above the system hydraulic grade line. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 8 of 25 Pages

34 4.0 Drainage Consolidated 17 February Temporary Cleanouts MMCD s design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: Temporary Cleanouts may be provided at terminal sections of a main provided that future extension of the main is proposed or anticipated and that the length of sewer to the downstream manhole does not exceed 45 metres, and the depth of pipe does not exceed two metres at the terminal point. Temporary Cleanouts shall not be considered a permanent structure and must be in conformance to Drawing PRD2 attached to Schedule B. 4.2 The Minor System MMCD s design guideline manual is deleted and replaced with the following: The Minor System shall consist of pipes, gutters, catch basins, driveways, culverts, open channels, water courses and storm management facilities designed to carry flows of a 10 year return frequency. 4.3 Connections to Existing Mainline Pipes MMCD s specifications are supplemented with the following: The works may be connected to the existing system at the start of construction provided that a plug is installed suitable to stopping the passing of debris and silts into the existing system. Permission must be given by the Manager of Engineering Services prior to removal of the plug. Under no condition shall connection to an existing system, ditch or watercourse permit the discharge of silt, gravel or debris into those systems. The storm sewer service connection must be in conformance with Drawing PRD1 attached to Schedule B. 4.4 Catch Basins & Manhole Covers MMCD s specifications are supplemented with the following: Storm manhole covers will be marked storm sewer and catch basins shall be constructed in conformance to Drawing PRD3 attached to Schedule B. 4.5 Splash Pads MMCD s design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: Provided that the site is graded away from the building, where soil conditions permit and where surface water does not flow to adjacent lots, roof drainage may be discharged to the ground and dispersed via splash pads at the downspouts for single family residential structures. The preceding does not however necessarily relieve the Developer from the requirements for storm sewer connection and storm water management plan. Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 9 of 25 Pages

35 Consolidated 17 February Minimum Building Elevation (MBE) All drawing submissions shall clearly indicate MBE for each new lot where a gravity connection to the City storm system may be made and the habitable portion of the building is above the system hydraulic grade line. 4.7 Storm Water Management Plan MMCD s. 4.2 and 4.3 design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: A Storm Water Management Plan or an Integrated Storm Water Management Plan shall be provided by the Consulting Engineer where required by the Manager of Engineering Services regardless of subject land area. 5.0 Waterworks 5.1 Use of City Water MMCD s , , , are deleted and replaced with the following: Under no circumstances may any Contractor use City water for testing or flushing purposes without the written permission of the Manager of Engineering Services. If such permission is granted, the connection shall be undertaken by City crews or under professional supervision to ensure no backflow or siphoning of water occurs. 5.2 Connecting to Existing Waterworks Mains MMCD s , , , and , are deleted and replaced with the following: All connections to the existing City waterworks system are to be made by City crews or under direct supervision of the Consulting Engineer and City representative, and authorized in writing by the Manager of Engineering Services. The Developer shall make all necessary arrangements with the City for scheduling of this work. To prevent damage to existing utilities, the last 300mm over the utility must be dug by hand. 5.3 Per Capita Design MMCD s. 2.3 design guideline manual is deleted and replaced with the following: The water distribution system shall be designed according to the following minimum standards: (a) Average annual daily demand (A) 700 litres per capita per day (b) Maximum day demand (D) 2000 litres per capita per day (c) Peak Hour demand (H) 2780 litres per capita per day Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 10 of 25 Pages

36 5.4 Hydrants Consolidated 17 February 2011 MMCD s design guideline is deleted and replaced with the following: All City hydrants to be Terminal City Type 1 complete with Stortz pumper ports and painted yellow above the grade line. All hydrants for rural installation shall be in conformance with Drawing PRW2 attached to Schedule B. 5.5 Service Connections All water service connections and service boxes must conform to Drawing PRW1 attached to Schedule B. 5.6 Flushing, Testing and Disinfection Procedure MMCD s is deleted and replaced with the following: Chlorinated water flushed from the mains shall be treated in such a manner that it does not pose a threat to the aquatic life in the receiving water for fish bearing streams. If there is a possibility that the chlorinated discharge will cause damage to the environment, a neutralizing chemical shall be applied to the water to be wasted to thoroughly neutralize the residual chlorine. Disposal of chlorinated water into the sanitary sewer must be by slow release only and is subject to prior approval by the Manager of Engineering Services. 5.7 Water Sampling Station All required water sampling stations must be constructed in conformance to Drawing PRW3 attached to Schedule B. 5.8 Fire Flows MMCD s. 2.5 of the design guideline manual is supplemented with the following: Notwithstanding the minimum fire flow set out in Design Guideline s. 2.5 of the MMCD, that the flow standard shall not apply to infill development. Specifically, infill subdivisions creating four or less lots, and Building Permits for single and two family dwellings and accessory buildings, which shall be permitted despite existing fire flows being below MMCD standards. All major development must meet MMCD fire flow requirements. 4 4 Bylaw 2256, 2010 Schedule B: Supplementary Conditions & MMCD Variations Page 11 of 25 Pages

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