Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie
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14 <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong> for <strong>Barrie</strong>’s <strong>Intensification</strong> <strong>Area</strong>s - DEVELOPERS CHECKLIST<br />
4.3 General Building <strong>Guidelines</strong><br />
4.3.2 Building Heights<br />
4.3.3 Minimum Ground Floor Height<br />
4.3.4 Front Façade Step-backs<br />
Page #<br />
<strong>Guidelines</strong><br />
67 a) Buildings generally range<br />
between 4 to 8-storeys.<br />
67 b) The maximum height<br />
(8-storeys) is only achieved<br />
where buildings comply with<br />
all other design guidelines.<br />
67 c) Taller buildings are located at<br />
key landmark areas.<br />
d) Taller buildings are located on<br />
sites where lot size, set-backs,<br />
step-backs, and building<br />
67<br />
transitions can be made to<br />
neighbouring properties.<br />
e) All new buildings achieve<br />
a minimum height <strong>of</strong> 7.5m<br />
(2-storeys).<br />
68 a) Ground floor heights are a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 4.5m.<br />
68 b) Ground levels are free <strong>of</strong> any<br />
significant grade changes to<br />
promote barrier-free access<br />
and retail activity.<br />
69 a) A 45-degree angular plane<br />
has been applied at a height<br />
equivalent to 80% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
width <strong>of</strong> the right-<strong>of</strong>-way.<br />
69 b) On wider right-<strong>of</strong>-ways,<br />
an additional “pedestrian<br />
perception step-back” has<br />
been provided.<br />
69 c) Step-backs are a minimum <strong>of</strong><br />
1.5m.<br />
Complies<br />
Partially Complies<br />
Does Not Comply<br />
N/A<br />
DRAFT<br />
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