3.1 RENOVATIONS / ADDITIONS TO HERITAGE CHARACTER BUILDINGS The rich heritage fabric of Tillsonburg’s Central Area is influential in defining the overall character and identity of Tillsonburg. This historic quality should be celebrated and encouraged. Historic buildings should be retained, and when necessary, restoration work should maintain the integrity and intent of the original design. Additions to historic or ‘heritage character’ buildings should undergo a rigorous process of design review in order to ensure they contribute to the character of heritage architecture. The use of the term ‘heritage character’ in the context of this document is intended to reflect those properties and buildings which exhibit heritage qualities, but are not listed or designated in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). The following guidelines are intended to apply to all buildings and properties within the study area that are identified by the Town as being of ‘heritage character’ value and contributing to the overall heritage character of the Central Area. Reference to ‘heritage’ buildings throughout this document refers to those buildings and/or properties which have been designated under the OHA as being of local or provincial interest. It is anticipated that designated heritage buildings will be preserved and any alterations and/or restoration that would occur in accordance with the relevant provisions of the OHA. Tillsonburg’s Central Area is currently home to a number of heritage buildings which are listed in Appendix E of this document and the Heritage Resources Inventory contained in the County Official Plan.
3.1.1 Heights &Massing
• Vertical additions, in all character areas, should be limited to no more than 1 storey above the existing height of the building. • Within the Main Street Area, vertical additions should result in building heights no greater than 5 storeys (16.5 metres). • Within all character areas, additions and renovations to identified heritage character buildings should not be greater than 1/3 of the total building volume. • Within all character areas, additions and renovations should reference the building to which the addition is being added, both volumetrically and materially, should maintain existing floor-to-floor heights, and should respect the building’s original appearance. • Within all character areas, additions and renovations should reference adjacent buildings only if they complement the primary building. • Additions should either be identical to the existing building or should provide a contemporary design response. Poor quality imitations of heritage styles are not appropriate building additions. • Where parapets, with our without cornices, are incorporated into vertical additions, the parapet should not project more than 1.8 metres beyond the height of the building. • Within the Main Street Area, additions should maintain the envelope of existing storefronts.
Additions and renovations should reference the building to which it is being applied, both volumetrically and materially.
Heritage buildings on Broadway Street range in height from 1 to 3 storeys.
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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