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Guidelines for New Buildings &
The new building or renovation/ addition is built to the side property line for at least 2 storeys or retains prevailing side property setbacks. Side property stepbacks above the streetwall are a minimum of 5.5 metres. Prevailing rear property setbacks are retained. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates façade articulation that is consistent with existing articulation. Where the new building has a frontage over 30 metres long, building massing is articulated or broken up with architectural detailing or vertical breaks and stepbacks. Primary building facades do not include blank walls. The development or renovation/ addition has a continuous façade. A significant amount of the building frontage on the ground floor is glazed. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates vertical divisions to reflect the traditional width of storefronts in the Central Area. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates horizontal demarcations that are compatible with neighbouring buildings and heritage character buildings. The floor-to-floor height of the new building's ground floor is a minimum 4.5 metres in the Main Street Area, Secondary Commercial Area and Large Format Area, and 3.25 metres in Residential Areas. The new building or renovation/ addition contains appropriate uses at grade. The development or renovation/ addition is comprised of high quality building materials. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates a flat roof, in keeping with the heritage character of the Main Street Area, or can accommodate peaked roofs within the other character areas. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates cornices and parapets in appropriate locations, which are of an appropriate shape and materials. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates appropriate lighting systems. The development or renovation/ addition incorporates awnings or canopies where appropriate. The awnings or canopies are designed to match the building's lower façade and storefront or building entrance. Large format developments incorporate appropriate massing and articulation to create a continuous and lively streetscape. Large format developments minimize setbacks to public streets or provide community amenity areas within the setback. Large format developments incorporate sidewalks and walkways in appropriate locations. Large retail stores are integrated into a consistent pattern of streets or blocks and are developed along the street line.
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