Official Plan

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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 buildings with heritage value that are less than 2 storeys or 8 metres in height; and iii. In general, the maximum building height shall be 6 storeys, or 20 metres, whichever is less, and shall be subject to the applicable policies of this Plan and consistent with the Urban Design Manual. Taller mid-rise buildings may be considered for approval by the Town at strategic locations outside of the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, including but not limited to intersection sites along Hurontario Street, key entry points to the Downtown Core Designation, and lands currently utilized as large surface parking lots. iv. Within the Downtown Heritage Conservation District, building height shall be informed by the Downtown Heritage Conservation District Plan, and shall be limited to 12 metres (3-4 storeys). Pedestrian Environment f) The design of new buildings and the redevelopment or adaptive re-use of existing buildings shall enhance the quality of the pedestrian environment by including transparent frontages, the articulation of facades and the use Town of Collingwood • Official Plan Page 82

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