Private Realm and Architectural Control Guidelines
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Guidelines for Renovations/
The addition or renovation incorporates a height increase of no more than a single storey, for a total maximum height of 5 storeys. The addition or renovation maintains floor-to- floor heights and respects the building's original appearance. The addition or renovation is identical to the existing building or provides a contemporary design response. The addition maintains the envelope of existing storefronts. If in the Main Street Area, the existing front façade and storefront are maintained and if elsewhere, prevailing setbacks are retained. If in the Main Street Area, vertical additions above the streetwall height step back 3 metres from the established streetwall. The prevailing side and rear property setbacks are retained. Original architectural features are repaired, replaced or replicated on storefronts in the Main Street Area. The addition or renovation incorporates appropriate building materials. Visible roofing elements clad in copper or galvanized steel are maintained or replaced with similar materials. Green roofs or terraces are provided where possible. Original cornices and parapets are being repaired or replaced to their original configuration. Awnings and canopies are designed to match the main structural elements of the lower façade. Lighting fixtures are being selected to ensure that their design, location, intensity and emitted colour are appropriate for the building's historic character. New building has a minimum height of 2 storeys. The development or addition results in a building height of no greater than 5 storeys. The development or renovation/ addition recognizes the heritage character of adjacent buildings, and is no greater than 1 additional storey in height. The development or renovation/ addition is built to the front property line or prevailing setback. If in the Main Street Area, the development, or renovation/ addition steps back a minimum of 3 metres above the established streetwall height of 2 to 3 storeys. The addition or renovation maintains a continuous streetwall.
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Private Realm and Architectural Control Guidelines
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Guidelines for New Buildings &
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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