Official Plan

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Control policies of this Plan shall apply to all development applications in the Downtown Core Designation. d) All development shall be adequately regulated by suitable provisions in the Zoning By-law to ensure that it is compatible with existing development in proximity. Where appropriate, historic streetscape patterns such as block lengths, building heights, setbacks, and separations will be maintained. Building Height e) In addition to the policies for Mid-Rise Buildings in this Plan, the height, massing, and layout of buildings within the Downtown Core Designation shall be oriented to a pedestrian scale. The following building height policies apply: i. All new development within the Downtown Core Designation shall incorporate a floor to ceiling height on the ground floor of a minimum of 4.25 metres; ii. The minimum building height for new development shall be 2 storeys, or 8 metres, whichever is greater. The primary building facade facing Hurontario Street, Huron Street, and Simcoe Street west of Ste. Marie Street shall be required to reference the historic 2 or 3 storey building height on abutting properties that also front onto Hurontario Street, First Street, and Simcoe Street west of Ste. Marie Street, either through architectural detailing, or with a building step-back beyond the 3rd storey, to the satisfaction of the Town. Exceptions to this policy may be considered for the redevelopment of

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